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Title: Medieval Podcasts
Post by: davedoty on May 14, 2008, 04:02:13 AM

I've found podcasts that I enjoy on a broad variety of topics, but one thing I haven't found is a good, regularly produced podcast relating to the middle ages.  I'd happily accept either history or literature themed at this point.  Can anyone help?

Title: Re: Medieval Podcasts
Post by: bolddeceiver on May 16, 2008, 04:49:05 AM

Have to admit, I'm not an enthusiast myself, but while doing research for something else it just happens I came across this link (http://allthingsmedievalpodcast.blogspot.com/) less than a week ago.  (I know, how's that for coincidence?)  Does that fit what you're looking for?

Title: Re: Medieval Podcasts
Post by: davedoty on May 16, 2008, 05:06:26 AM

Excellent!  Thanks very much.

Title: Re: Medieval Podcasts
Post by: Planish on June 02, 2008, 08:08:59 AM

You wouldn't be a SCA (http://sca.org/)dian by any chance, would you?

Title: Re: Medieval Podcasts
Post by: davedoty on June 02, 2008, 04:39:32 PM

Nope, although I've bookmarked the website of my local barony, and debate periodically giving it a shot.  I mostly hold back because, judging by the members I've known over the years, it seems to involve a pretty intense commitment.  Most of them eventually burned out because they didn't have the energy to keep up any more.

Title: Re: Medieval Podcasts
Post by: birdless on June 04, 2008, 04:35:47 AM

This Twelve Byzantine Rulers podcast (http://www.anders.com/lectures/lars_brownworth/12_byzantine_rulers/) was extremely interesting. I stumbled across it while surfing around iTunes. I had no real interest in this era, but it had such a high rating, I figured, why not? I highly recommend it. Of course, it's quite narrow in focus, so it may not be your cup of tea, but you may want to give it a try.

Title: Re: Medieval Podcasts
Post by: Planish on July 13, 2008, 09:15:25 AM

Quote from: davedoty on June 02, 2008, 04:39:32 PM

...judging by the members I've known over the years, it seems to involve a pretty intense commitment.  Most of them eventually burned out because they didn't have the energy to keep up any more.

They must have forgotten it's all supposed to be a game.

Title: Re: Medieval Podcasts
Post by: stePH on July 14, 2008, 04:41:22 PM

Quote from: davedoty on June 02, 2008, 04:39:32 PM

I mostly hold back because, judging by the members I've known over the years, it seems to involve a pretty intense commitment.  Most of them eventually burned out because they didn't have the energy to keep up any more.

This is exactly why I've never gotten into any MMORPGames such as World of Warcraft  ;D