Weird Medieval Guys

Weird Medieval Guys
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Leaving no stone unturned in our quest for the weirdest stories, guys, and art from the Middle Ages. The Weird Medieval Guys podcast is brought to you by Olivia, the creator of internet sensation Weird Medieval Guys, and Aran, a historian and fellow weird guy connoisseur.

  1. The Norman Conquest episode V: The Lake of Blood

    12/22/2025

    The Norman Conquest episode V: The Lake of Blood

    It all comes down to this. Harold Godwinson, Harald Sigurdson, and William the Bastard are preparing their armies, for a tri-cornered showdown for the English throne. But what really happened in 1066? In this episode, Olivia and Aran will piece together Norman histories, Icelandic sagas, English chronicles, and one big tapestry, to assemble the events that would change England - and Europe - forever.

    1h 49m
  2. The Norman Conquest part IV: The Bastard of Normandy

    12/09/2025

    The Norman Conquest part IV: The Bastard of Normandy

    So far we've talked a lot about the Norman conquest without talking very much about who the Normans were and why they (and especially one guy) wanted to conquest. Well, that changes today! How did some Vikings become French, why is that our problem over here in England, and what's wrong with being a bastard descended from a long line of bastards? Find out.... Join the Weird Medieval Guys discord today: https://discord.gg/S36vz4jD98

    1h 55m
  3. The Norman Conquest episode III: The Thunderbolt of the North

    11/24/2025

    The Norman Conquest episode III: The Thunderbolt of the North

    In the third episode of our Norman Conquest series, we look at the life and times of the second of our claimants to the English throne in 1066: Harald Sigurdson, King of Norway. When a teenaged Harald's life is upended by Cnut's invasion of Norway in 1028, he builds a new life for himself as a mercenary in Kyiv, and eventually as an honour guard for the Roman Emperors themselves. Along the way, he'll have to contend with Arab armies, a sexually voracious Empress, and even a giant serpent. It's a pulpy, action-packed adventure story for the whole family! Assuming any of that is true, anyway. Which... eh. We'll get into it. Join the Weird Medieval Guys discord today: https://discord.gg/S36vz4jD98 Music used: "Olav Trygvason", recorded by GULDBERGS AKADEMISKE KOR (https://archive.org/details/78_olav-trygvason_guldbergs-akademiske-kor-f-a-reissiger-arild-sandvold_gbia7026768b)

    1h 33m
  4. The Norman Conquest part II: The House of Godwin

    11/10/2025

    The Norman Conquest part II: The House of Godwin

    Thanks to the efforts of Alfred the Great and his descendants, England enters the new millennium as united kingdom. However, trouble is brewing: the Vikings have returned, and their leader, Sweyn Forkbeard, has designs on the English throne. What follows is a bloody tale of intrigue, with more mysterious deaths than a series of The Traitors. Expect an unready king, people marrying their dead enemies' wives, and the rise of a newly-minted dynasty that you might have heard of: the Godwinsons.

    1h 30m
  5. The Norman Conquest part I: The King of All the World of Britain (with Joe Mason)

    10/27/2025

    The Norman Conquest part I: The King of All the World of Britain (with Joe Mason)

    We are literally so back!! And this time with our longest series yet!! This is part 1 of 6(?) of our Norman conquest series and this part is all about ENGLAND!! More specifically, the crazy cats who invented it. Many thanks to our dear friend Joe Mason for joining us again. Join the official WMG discord! https://discord.gg/6GzvXdWX23

    1h 43m

  6. 04/07/2025

    Medieval Jewish Life

    Well, we finally made it: The Definitive Podcast (jodcast?) on medieval Jewish culture. After the destruction of the Second Temple, Jews were scattered across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. Despite often-brutal repression, many Jews thrived, creating new communities, cultural expressions, and even languages. Despite marginalisation, Jewish women were also key to this evolution, enthusiastically contributing to spiritual and cultural life in dynamic ways. And even though they were a minority almost everywhere, some Jews rose to become major political leaders. Programming note: WMG will be going on hiatus until the end of Summer. But never fear! We will be back, with "The Norman Conquests" - a globetrotting adventure from Ireland to Palestine, featuring a cast of colourful characters including proud warrior-kings, marauding pirates, and a fearsome empress. Oh, and former frog Joe Mason will be there. Don't say we don't spoil you. In the meantime, why not join the WMG Discord community, a community of lovely people who love chatting about history. https://discord.gg/ZwHz5JDKky

    2h 11m

  7. 03/17/2025

    How to solve a medieval murder

    Taggart voice There's been a murder! Medieval life was full of murders! People were getting knifed all the time mate. But who was responsible for sorting the guilty from the innocent? What do God and intimate social knowledge have to do with it? And is this all a thinly-veiled excuse for Aran to do his incredible Poirot impression? For more information, see the University of Cambridge's Medieval Murder Maps: https://medievalmurdermap.co.uk/

    1h 36m
  8. How did the English language change during the Middle Ages? Part 2

    03/03/2025

    How did the English language change during the Middle Ages? Part 2

    Join the official WMG Discord server!! https://discord.gg/6GzvXdWX23

    1h 8m
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Leaving no stone unturned in our quest for the weirdest stories, guys, and art from the Middle Ages. The Weird Medieval Guys podcast is brought to you by Olivia, the creator of internet sensation Weird Medieval Guys, and Aran, a historian and fellow weird guy connoisseur.

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  • Creator
    Weird Medieval Guys
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Olivia Swarthout and Aran Prince-Tappé 2023
  • Show Website
    Weird Medieval Guys

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