Les meilleurs podcasts Vampire Historian (2024)

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Preview #1 of Immortal House 1:38

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Here is the first preview of our Halloween Special Immortal House! Schedule: 10/10, 10/17, and 10/24 Paid Patrons get it 10 days Early, plus an on-air thank you and an exclusive digital coloring sheet. Full Combined Full Production: Halloween! In this preview, you will hear: Laurence, vampire and first time home buyer, is played by Ken Carlson Sara…

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Interview with Dr. Thomas Malaby Ep. 24 1:06:40

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In this erudite and thoughtful episode, world-renowned anthropologist Dr. Thomas Malaby joins Scott & Ben to discuss the practice and history of the tabletop role-playing game. Fascinated by the ideas of Dr. Malaby? Get more of him on September 9th, when he teaches an online class at the Royal Anthropological Institute entitled, "Legitimacy through…

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The Family That Murders Together... 40:20

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Let's all go "down the shore" in New Jersey to investigate Kathleen Dorsett and her lovely family.Par Hudson River Radio .com

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D&D Should Be More Like Reading, Less Like Playing Risk Ep. 23 1:01:39

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Does D&D succeed in translating the mythology of the vampire to the gaming table? Is the ritual of the tabletop role-playing game a rehearsal and practice for our own deaths? Today, we ponder these and other questions in our continuing discussion of combat as war vs. combat as sport with Harvard's own, Dr. Christopher Robichaud! Pick up the Robicha…

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Vampires, Combat as War, Combat as Sport, and Satanists at Harvard Ep. 22 56:25

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This conversation goes places I'd never imagined it going. Today, we discuss 1E vampires, whether combat is war or sport, Satanists at Harvard, and zombie pandemics with Dr. Christopher Robichaud, the senior lecturer in ethics and public policy at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. Dr. Robichaud's TED talk is here. My interview with the Hick…

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The Vampire of Düsseldorf 35:49

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Serial killer Peter Kürten was born in Germany in 1883. His crime spree rivals that of American serial killer Albert Fish. Was Peter the most depraved killer ever?Par Hudson River Radio .com

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Is this the worst sentence in the 1st ed DMG? Ep. 21 56:43

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"Animate Dead: It is, of course, possible to animate the skeletons or corpses of demi-human and humanoid, as well as human, sort." -pg. 41 of the 1st edition Advanced Dungeon Masters Guide. Is that the worst sentence in the book? It is confusing, ill-constructed, and hideous to the ear. Or is it merely the worst sentence so far? Scott and Ben discu…

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From the vault: Serial Killer Albert Fish 41:37

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Check out this bonus episode from November 27, 2018, about American serial killer Albert Fish. Next week we will be covering German serial killer Peter Kürten. Which one was worse?Par Hudson River Radio .com

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The Spells in the 1st Ed PHB Don’t Match the DMG! Ep. 20 41:54

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Scott & Ben continue their exploration of spells as described in the DMG, and discover more examples of spells with contradictory instructions in the two AD&D corebooks! We enjoy you. Do you enjoy us? If so, support us on Patreon! You'll get access to our Discord server, and have the pleasure of knowing that deep down, you really are the best.…

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The Murder of Garrett Phillips 49:35

1M ago49:35

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Twelve year old Garrett Phillips was strangled to death in the village of Potsdam, New York, in 2011.Par Hudson River Radio .com

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Source Says Weekly WotC Meetings Like “Christians being thrown to lions.” Ep 19 54:15

1M ago54:15

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Regrettably, sources are confirming what we all fear: that Hasbro's digital future will leave little room for Dungeons & Dragons as we know it. Ben & Scott discuss. We enjoy you. Do you enjoy us? If so, support us on Patreon! You'll get access to our Discord server, and have the pleasure of knowing that deep down, you really are the best.…

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It Doesn't Matter Who Is CEO at Wizards of the Coast Ep 18 52:04

2M ago52:04

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Last week, the empty position of CEO at Wizards of the Coast was filled. But does it really matter at all when Chris Cocks, the gentleman who thought ending the OGL was a good idea is still running Hasbro? Ben and Scott discuss, and also talk over the spell light from both the 1st edition PHB and DMG. We enjoy you. Do you enjoy us? If so, support u…

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If Prayers Don't Work, Start Shooting 34:31

2M ago34:31

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Mary Binford was gunned down by Lizzy Brooks in the middle of the day at the Fair Department Store in Forth Worth, Texas, in 1911.Par Hudson River Radio .com

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Nets in 5E with Vocal Talent Madeleine Craig! Ep 17 55:46

2M ago55:46

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Today, we take time to talk to the third voice of our show, Madeleine Craig! Madeleine is an actress and long-time DM who got her start with 5th edition. We enjoy you. Do you enjoy us? If so, support us on Patreon! You'll get access to our Discord server, and have the pleasure of knowing that deep down, you really are the best.…

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The Jeopardy Champion 33:40

2M ago33:40

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Paul Curry was a Jeopardy champion, and he almost got away with murder.Par Hudson River Radio .com

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Buried Alive 28:06

3M ago28:06

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Sandra Pagniano disappeared from her Prescott, Arizona, home in 2017. She had been buried alive.Par Hudson River Radio .com

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In Which We Discuss the New Orc Art -Ep 16 48:12

3M ago48:12

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Given the racist tropes baked into the fantasy genre, how does the institution of D&D move forward into a brighter, better future? Are there also questions of stories for children versus stories for adults to be weighed? And all that is bookended by a discussion on spells in AD&D 1st edition. We enjoy you. Do you enjoy us? If so, support us on Patr…

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Summer 2024 Hiatus Announcement 0:54

3M ago0:54

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Media-eval is going on a summer hiatus! New episodes will resume in September.In the meantime, check out our back catalog and the Media-eval facebook group!Par Media-eval: A Medieval Pop Culture Podcast

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The Ugly Portrayal of Indigenous Cultures in AD&D- Episode 15 51:07

3M ago51:07

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We read aloud "Tribal Spellcasting" from the 1st edition AD&D Dungeon Master's Guide, and reflect on how it codifies racist stereotypes into the game. We also read sections from "Hack the Orcs, Loot the Tomb, and Take the Land" by Daniel Heath Justice, which you can and should read here. We enjoy you. Do you enjoy us? If so, support us on Patreon! …

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The Professor Murders 29:35

3M ago29:35

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Half and Susanne Zantop, both professors at Dartmouth, were stabbed to death by two teenage boys who were looking for money.Par Hudson River Radio .com

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The Crusades 2:00:00

3M ago2:00:00

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Join Sarah and returning guest - and classic film correspondent - Morgan Morales for the 1935 film The Crusades. Is it kind of offensive? Yes. Is it good? Not particularly. Should you watch it? Probably not. But should you listen to this episode? Yes! Join Sarah and returning guest - and classic film correspondent - Morgan Morales for the 1935 film…

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How Does D&D Magic Compare to the Occult Tradition? Ep 14 1:01:29

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You will not hear a conversation like this anywhere else. Was the D&D magic system an extension of the existing Western occult tradition, or a break from it? To answer that question, historian of magic, author, and eldritch librarian Dan Harms joins Dr. Scott Bruner, TTRPG academic, & Ben Riggs, D&D historian, for a discussion that takes us from re…

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What Fuels the D&D Magic System? Ep 13 56:52

3M ago56:52

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When you cast Fireball, what really happens in the fiction of the game? Today, Scott Bruner & Ben Riggs take a look at that very question by continuing to examine the "Magic" chapter of the 1st edition AD&D Dungeon Master's Guide. We enjoy you. Do you enjoy us? If so, support us on Patreon! You'll get access to our Discord server, and have the plea…

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Do We Play RPGs Better Now Than in the Past? Ep 012 1:12:27

3M ago1:12:27

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Today, we talk with one of the most significant game designers of his generation: Jonathan Tweet. Best well known for being the lead designer on 3rd edition D&D, Tweet's D20 rolling fantasy game, 13th Age, is Kickstarting its second edition right now! Did you know that 13th Age, the premier D20-rolling fantasy TTRPG, is funding a 2nd edition right …

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Clemency or Execution? 22:52

3M ago22:52

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Brian Dorsey was executed in Missouri by lethal injection over the objection of 70 corrections officers and a former warden.Par Hudson River Radio .com

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The Apothecary Diaries 1:59:01

3M ago1:59:01

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This week, Media-eval explores premodern China with anime series The Apothecary Diaries! Join Sarah and returning guest (and Media-eval anime correspondent) Peter Konieczny as we explore the lived experiences of women in medieval China, from servants to courtesans, concubines to apothecaries. CW: The series includes depictions of suicide/suicidal i…

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What's Worth More XP? Nuclear Weapons or Satan's Own Pitchfork? Ep 011 57:55

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Scott & Ben read an ancient OSR oddity aloud with D&D and 13th Age designer Rob Heinsoo! The book is both deeply weird and incredibly inspiring. Imagine a TTRPG world with phasers, machine guns, ESP, evil wizards, demigods, and reincarnation. Did you know that 13th Age, the premier D20-rolling fantasy TTRPG, is funding a 2nd edition right now? Back…

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Does the D&D Magic System Suck? Ep 010 51:02

4M ago51:02

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Would anyone designing a magic system for an RPG today use D&D's fire-and-forget magic system? A reading from the DMG on how the Illusionist gets their spells spins into RPG history and, shockingly, a link to Scott's dissertation. We enjoy you. Do you enjoy us? If so, support us on Patreon! You'll get access to our Discord server, and have the plea…

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Going Frogging 28:12

4M ago28:12

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Colleen Drummond and Holly Kayson, both 13 years old, were murdered in Fishkill, NY, in 1984. The case is either 100% solved, or 100% not.Par Hudson River Radio .com

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Adventures of the Gummi Bears 1:36:21

4M ago1:36:21

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Magic and mystery are part of their history … and now they’re featured on Media-eval! Join Sarah and returning guest Mabel Slattery as we tackle Disney animated series Adventures of the Gummi Bears. What you might expect: discussions about knightly culture and medievalism for children. What you might not expect: discussions about expulsions and ref…

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The Religious Work of D&D- Ep. 009 59:25

4M ago59:25

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If you have not heard Dr. Joseph Laycock speak about the religious elements of tabletop role-playing games, prepare to have your mind blown. This conversation is like nothing you've heard before. Check out his book on D&D and other RPGs here. We enjoy you. Do you enjoy us? If so, support us on Patreon! You'll get access to our Discord server, and h…

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Cthulhu in 1st Ed AD&D- Ep 008 1:08:33

4M ago1:08:33

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Cthulhu is an unknowable eldritch blasphemy. How many hit points does it have? Was it copyright infringement for this octopoid monstrosity to appear in an AD&D product? Find out today when Ben & Scott talk to Jim Lowder, TSR alumnus, master freelancer, and specialist on the big green guy. We enjoy you. Do you enjoy us? If so, support us on Patreon!…

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Intrigue Among Vampires - Preview 8:58

4M ago8:58

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A PREVIEW of the latest novel in the Elder's of the Paper Flower Consortium - Intrigue Among Vampires! After a short introduction, Loretta reads Chapter 20 of Intrigue Among Vampires which is Pascaline's transformation. Intro and Outro Music by Evan Witt www.wittynotes.com Support the show Thank you for listening. Social Media: https://www.elizabet…

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Exodus: Gods and Kings 2:22:16

4M ago2:22:16

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Happy Passover! Media-eval celebrates by once again dunking on Ridley Scott. Join Sarah and her mother, Beth Greenfeld, as we talk about the biblical and historical inspirations behind 2014 film Exodus: Gods and Kings, and attempt to answer such questions as: Why is Moses now a military leader? What’s up with all the brownface? What happened to the…

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How the 1st Ed Wizard Got Their Spells- Ep 007 56:42

4M ago56:42

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A discussion on how 1st edition Wizards got their spells leads us down unexpected paths, and leads us to Dangerous Games... We enjoy you. Do you enjoy us? If so, support us on Patreon! You'll get access to our Discord server, and have the pleasure of knowing that deep down, you really are the best.Par BCS Productions

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French Fries 28:18

5M ago28:18

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James Donald French requested the death penalty, and made up his own headline for the execution.Par Hudson River Radio .com

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How Would You Save D&D if You Were the New CEO? Ep 006 55:42

5M ago55:42

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Cynthia Williams is out at WotC, which begs the question: If you were hired as the new CEO, what would you do to right the ship of game and sail us all to safer waters? We enjoy you. Do you enjoy us? If so, support us on Patreon! You'll get access to our Discord server, and have the pleasure of knowing that deep down, you really are the best.…

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How Faithful Does a Polytheistic Cleric Have to Be? Ep 005 51:17

5M ago51:17

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Today, we examine how clerics get their spells, and discuss what did and did not influence Gary Gygax in the creation of the cleric. Ben's book, Slaying the Dragon: A Secret History of Dungeons & Dragons is now only $2.99 for Kindle on Amazon! Buy it! Gift it! Love it! I assume this will only be for a limited time, so get it now! We enjoy you. Do y…

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Ironclad 1:53:32

5M ago1:53:32

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If a movie is released and no-one is there to see it, does it make a sound....and lots of historical errors?James Purefoy is back and he is once again making a movie that is fun but not necessarily...good? Ollie has a good time and Sarah has a mild breakdown at just how many things this movie gets wrong!…

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The Landscaper Did It! 40:17

5M ago40:17

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Maybe you should buy your own lawn mower?Par Hudson River Radio .com

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Reading Aloud "Time" from the 1st Ed Dungeon Master's Guide 58:52

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This week, Scott & Ben look at a piece of text which has proved shockingly influential: "Time." Click here to read about Ben Robbins's original West Marches campaign. Click here to read more about West Marches. We enjoy you. Do you enjoy us? If so, support us on Patreon! You'll get access to our Discord server, and have the pleasure of knowing that…

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Doctor Who, The Curse Of The Black Spot 1:15:22

5M ago1:15:22

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Join Sarah and returning Media-eval Doctor Who correspondent Lily Bonnemann for a trip into the late 17th century with New Series season 6 episode, The Curse of the Black Spot. We get to talk Mughal emperors, sirens, and, of course, pirates!Social Media:Twitter: twitter.com/mediaevalpodE-mail: media.evalpod@gmail.comFind Lily on Tumblr: www.tumblr.…

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Off The Air 34:06

6M ago34:06

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Radio station intern Helene Pruszynski was brutally stabbed to death in 1980. Her killer was brought to justice 40 years later.Par Hudson River Radio .com

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The TSR-Tolkien Letters Ep 003 56:28

6M ago56:28

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In 1992, TSR attempted to acquire the rights to produce Lord of the Rings roleplaying products. How much do you think they offered for the rights? Thanks to Tolkien scholar John Rateliff, we now know the answer! Ben & Scott read aloud the actual correspondence between TSR and Tolkien representatives that reveals the shocking answer. We enjoy you. D…

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I'm in Love with the Villainess! 1:49:16

6M ago1:49:16

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Media-eval this week is transported back to (sort of) Ancien Regime France. Join Sarah and returning guest Peter Konieczny for a discussion of anime series I’m in Love with the Villainess! We get into how we distinguish medieval from early modern (and whether we should), food history (ever wondered when they first invented crème brûlée?), and class…

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The Truth About the Last 10 Years at Wizards of the Coast Episode 002 49:13

6M ago49:13

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In December, Wizards fired numerous key members of the D&D team. Ben, of course, has been interviewing them. In another episode in which we fail to so much as read a single sentence of D&D aloud, Ben and Scott discuss the truth of what has been happening at Wizards these past 10 years... Let's talk on Discord! Join our Patreon here and for the pric…

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License To Kill 47:40

6M ago47:40

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Megan McDonald was murdered on March 14, 2003, in Orange County, New York. Linda shares updates on the case, including some shady actions by the District Attorney. Plus, two other cases from California that will shock and horrify you.Par Hudson River Radio .com

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Reading Aloud Zeb Cook's Intro to the 2nd Ed Player's Handbook! 43:05

6M ago43:05

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A historian and an academic read and talk over the intro do the 2nd edition Player's Handbook for Advanced Dungeons & Dragons! Let's talk on Discord! Join our Patreon here and for the price of a cup of coffee per month, keep the show up and releasing episodes weekly, and chat with Scott and Ben on the Discord! Ben promises to talk, even though he h…

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Wheel of Time season 2 2:39:45

6M ago2:39:45

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Ollie returns to talk about a season of a tv show he enjoyed and simultaneously got really annoyed at.Sarah is very patient with him and they also have a really interesting discussion on what makes an adaptation good and what mistakes adaptations often make.Par Media-eval: A Medieval Pop Culture Podcast

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A Nightmare on Cromwell Street 28:54

6M ago28:54

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Fred and Rosemary West were two of the most prolific serial killers in U.K. history. Their victims included their own children.Par Hudson River Radio .com

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