Down & Dirty with a Demon: Prokopios Pt. 6

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We are here at eTail Palm Springs and seeing and hearing the latest and greatest in e-commerce and retail. Question: Do you need to choose between AI and human recommendations as a customer? Why not have both? After all, don’t each have their strengths? AI in the retail experience is all the rage these days, but today I’m talking with someone from a brand that has been incorporating AI-personalized experiences and shopping combined with expert human recommendations for over 14 years, and continues to innovate today. Today we’re going to talk about how AI-based personalization plus human creativity and input makes an amazing customer experience at Stitch Fix. To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Noah Zamansky, Vice President of Product and Client Experience at Stitch Fix. About Noah Zamansky Noah Zamansky serves as the Vice President of Product and Client Experience at Stitch Fix, where he leads cross-functional teams spanning Product, Design, Engineering, Algorithms, and Platform Development. A seasoned leader, Noah has a proven track record of shaping product vision and strategy, designing exceptional user experiences, and spearheading the launch of new business ventures. Before joining Stitch Fix, Noah held the role of Senior Director of Product Management at eBay, overseeing Fashion and Vertical Experiences. Resources Stitch Fix: https://www.stitchfix.com eTail Palm Springs: https://etailwest.wbresearch.com/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstrom Listen to The Agile Brand without the ads. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3ymf7hd Don't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.show Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company…

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Down & Dirty with a Demon: Prokopios Pt. 6

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The Party Therapist: The Knight in Panther's Skin 2:00:26

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What happens when a wandering knight fails in his quest to get the girl? He needs a therapist, of course! Join us in this guest episode with Georgian lit scholar James Baillie as we walk through the Georgian poetic epic "The Knight in Panther's Skin" and come away with a thousand new ideas for your next TTRPG. Check out James' work here: The Exile Princess on Steam The Exilian Articles Find him on Mastodon and Bluesky Join our discord community! Check out our Tumblr for even more! Support us on patreon ! Get your copy of Marginal Worlds , a deck of 50 magic items pulled directly from medieval manuscripts, built for any TTRPG system here ! Socials: Tumblr Website Bluesky Instagram Facebook Citations & References: Amiran-Darejaniani, trans. Stevenson, R.H. (Oxford, 1958). Shota Rustaveli trans. Wardrop, Marjory , The Man in the Panther’s Skin, (Tbilisi 1966). Shota Rustaveli trans. Vivian, Katharine, The Knight in Panther Skin (London, 1977). Visramiani, trans. Wardrop, Oliver. (London, 1914).…

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Build-an-Exorcism: Medieval Necromancy in D&D 1:45:30

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A lot of you want to bring medieval necromancy to life in your D&D and TTRPG games, so we delivered! In this ep, we break down the formulae for medieval exorcisms and conjurations, and provide some tips on how you can conjure safely at home - in your game or otherwise. Join our discord community! Check out our Tumblr for even more! Support us on patreon ! Get your copy of Marginal Worlds , a deck of 50 magic items pulled directly from medieval manuscripts, built for any TTRPG system here ! Socials: Tumblr Website Threads Instagram Facebook Citations & References: The Munich Manual of Demonic Magic: info and get one yourself here ! Forbidden Rites: a Necromancer's Manual online version here ! All of Richard Keikhefer's books on magic here !…

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The History of Playing Cards, pt. 2: Back to the Beginning 1:44:36

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We're back with part two of the history of cards! As we delve into the sheer variety of cards that blossomed throughout Europe, we begin to see the ripple effects that they had -- both impacting and reflecting world cultures. Why not use cards similarly in your TTRPGs? We'll show you how! Images and list of suits here . Join our discord community! Check out our Tumblr for even more! Support us on patreon ! Get your copy of Marginal Worlds , a deck of 50 magic items pulled directly from medieval manuscripts, built for any TTRPG system here ! Socials: Tumblr Website Threads Instagram Facebook Citations & References: Berry, John. “Chinese Money-Suited Cards.” The Playing-Card , vol. 31, no. 5, 2003, pp. 230-6. Caldwell, Ross Sinclair. “The Devil and the Two of Hearts.” The Playing-Card , vol. 37, no. 2, 2008, pp. 126-41. Caldwell, Ross Sinclair. “The Proto-Historiography of Playing Cards: Early Hypotheses and Beliefs about the Origins of Cards and Card Games in Europe.” The Playing-Card , vol. 38, no. 2, 2009, pp. 92-118. Chatto, William Andrew. Facts and Speculations on the Origin and History of Playing Cards . London, 1848. Culin, Stewart. Korean Games; with Notes on the Corresponding Games of China and Japan. Philadelphia, 1895. Decker, Ronald, Thierry Depaulis, & Michael Dummett. A Wicked Pack of Cards: the Origins of the Occult Tarot . St. Martin’s Press, 1996. Dummett, Michael. The Game of Tarot: from Ferrara to Salt Lake City . Duckworth, 1980. Dummett, Michael. “The History of Card Games.” European Review , vol. 1, no. 2, 1993, pp. 125-35. Hargrave, Catherine Perry. A History of Playing Cards and a Bibliography of Cards and Gaming . Houghton Mifflin, 1980. Janssen, Han. “The 14th Century and the Introduction of Playing Cards into Europe.” The Playing-Card , vol. 34, no. 3, 2006, pp. 173-80. Lo, Andrew. “China’s Passion for Pai: Playing Cards, Dominoes, and Mahjong.” Asian Games: the Art of Contest , edited by Irving L. Finkel et al., Asia Society, 2004, 217-32. Lo, Andrew. “The Game of Leaves: An Inquiry into the Origin of Chinese Playing Cards.” Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies , vol. 63, no. 3, 2000, pp. 389–406. Lo, Andrew. “The ‘Yezi Pu' (Manual of Leaves): A Card Manual for Games of the Late Ming Period [1368-1644].” The Playing-Card , vol. 31, no. 2, 2002, pp. 86-96. Maggio, Emilia. “Early Dragons.” The Playing-Card , vol. 45, no. 3, 2017, pp. 131-41. Pollett, Andrea. “Tȗmȃn, or the Ten Thousand Cups of the Mamluk Cards.” The Playing-Card , vol. 31, no. 1, 2002, pp. 34-41. Singer, Samuel Weller. Researches into the History of Playing Cards; with Illustrations of the Origin of Printing and Engraving on Wood. London, 1816. Taylor, Edward Samuel. The History of Playing Cards, with Anecdotes of Their Use in Conjuring, Fortune-Telling, and Card-Sharping . London, 1865. van Rensselaer, Mrs. John King. The Devil’s Picture-Books: a History of Playing Cards . New York, 1893. Wilkinson, W. H. “Chinese Origin of Playing Cards.” The American Anthropologist , vol. 8, no. 1, 1895, pp. 61-78.…

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The History of Playing Cards, pt. 1: Modern Day & Medieval Europe 1:38:32

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We all like TTRPGs, but what about integrating other games into your tabletop play? This week, we're exploring the history of playing cards, their many variations and occult practices, and how you can utilize their unique history for your worldbuilding and campaigns. Images and list of suits here . Join our discord community! Check out our Tumblr for even more! Support us on patreon ! Get your copy of Marginal Worlds , a deck of 50 magic items pulled directly from medieval manuscripts, built for any TTRPG system here ! Socials: Tumblr Website Threads Instagram Facebook Citations & References: Berry, John. “Chinese Money-Suited Cards.” The Playing-Card , vol. 31, no. 5, 2003, pp. 230-6. Caldwell, Ross Sinclair. “The Devil and the Two of Hearts.” The Playing-Card , vol. 37, no. 2, 2008, pp. 126-41. Caldwell, Ross Sinclair. “The Proto-Historiography of Playing Cards: Early Hypotheses and Beliefs about the Origins of Cards and Card Games in Europe.” The Playing-Card , vol. 38, no. 2, 2009, pp. 92-118. Chatto, William Andrew. Facts and Speculations on the Origin and History of Playing Cards . London, 1848. Culin, Stewart. Korean Games; with Notes on the Corresponding Games of China and Japan . Philadelphia, 1895. Decker, Ronald, Thierry Depaulis, & Michael Dummett. A Wicked Pack of Cards: the Origins of the Occult Tarot . St. Martin’s Press, 1996. Dummett, Michael. The Game of Tarot: from Ferrara to Salt Lake City. Duckworth, 1980. Dummett, Michael. “The History of Card Games.” European Review , vol. 1, no. 2, 1993, pp. 125-35. Hargrave, Catherine Perry. A History of Playing Cards and a Bibliography of Cards and Gaming . Houghton Mifflin, 1980. Janssen, Han. “The 14th Century and the Introduction of Playing Cards into Europe.” The Playing-Card , vol. 34, no. 3, 2006, pp. 173-80. Lo, Andrew. “China’s Passion for Pai: Playing Cards, Dominoes, and Mahjong.” Asian Games: the Art of Contest , edited by Irving L. Finkel et al., Asia Society, 2004, 217-32. Lo, Andrew. “The Game of Leaves: An Inquiry into the Origin of Chinese Playing Cards.” Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies , vol. 63, no. 3, 2000, pp. 389–406. Lo, Andrew. “The ‘Yezi Pu' (Manual of Leaves): A Card Manual for Games of the Late Ming Period [1368-1644].” The Playing-Card , vol. 31, no. 2, 2002, pp. 86-96. Maggio, Emilia. “Early Dragons.” The Playing-Card , vol. 45, no. 3, 2017, pp. 131-41. Pollett, Andrea. “Tȗmȃn, or the Ten Thousand Cups of the Mamluk Cards.” The Playing-Card , vol. 31, no. 1, 2002, pp. 34-41. Singer, Samuel Weller. Researches into the History of Playing Cards; with Illustrations of the Origin of Printing and Engraving on Wood . London, 1816. Taylor, Edward Samuel. The History of Playing Cards, with Anecdotes of Their Use in Conjuring, Fortune-Telling, and Card-Sharping . London, 1865. van Rensselaer, Mrs. John King. The Devil’s Picture-Books: a History of Playing Cards . New York, 1893. Wilkinson, W. H. “Chinese Origin of Playing Cards.” The American Anthropologist , vol. 8, no. 1, 1895, pp. 61-78.…

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Scissors Beats Paper: Prokopios, Pt. 10 1:29:31

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Sick of the same old "evil monarchy" in your TTRPGs? Looking to create a corrupt government for your players to dismantle? Look no further - we're adapting byzantine bureaucracy and it's finest villains into BBEGs for your next tabletop game. Join our discord community! Check out our Tumblr for even more! Support us on patreon ! Get your copy of Marginal Worlds , a deck of 50 magic items pulled directly from medieval manuscripts, built for any TTRPG system here ! Socials: Tumblr Website Threads Instagram Facebook Citations & References: The Secret History and another version Classical text translations here…

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How Grendel Stole Christmas: A Beowulf Retelling 1:10:25

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When Grendel decides to steal Christmas from all the Whos down in Heorot... who else comes to save them but Cindy-Lou Who? Join us for our Christmas special as we do a unique retelling of Beowulf, and how Grendel and the Grinch may be more alike than you think. Read along here ! Join our discord community! Check out our Tumblr for even more! Support us on patreon ! Get your copy of Marginal Worlds , a deck of 50 magic items pulled directly from medieval manuscripts, built for any TTRPG system here ! Socials: Tumblr Website Threads Instagram Facebook Citations & References: Read Beowulf online here Follow along with Mac's version on our blog ! Magennis, Hugh. Anglo-Saxon Appetites: Food and Drink and Their Consumption in Old English and Related Literature . Four Courts Press, 1999. Schichler, Robert L. "Understanding the Outsider: Grendel, Geisel, and the Grinch." Popular Culture Review , vol. 11, no. 1, 2000, pp. 99-105.…

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Medieval Necromancy: Powered by Virginity & Thumbnails 1:44:47

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Curious about how to conjure a demon on-the-go? Never fear, your thumbnails will do! We're back this episode with our medieval necromancy series where we delve into divination spells using crystals, nails, and the power of virginity. Join our discord community! Check out our Tumblr for even more! Support us on patreon ! Get your copy of Marginal Worlds , a deck of 50 magic items pulled directly from medieval manuscripts, built for any TTRPG system here ! Socials: Tumblr Website Threads Instagram Facebook Citations & References: The Munich Manual of Demonic Magic: info and get one yourself here ! Forbidden Rites: a Necromancer's Manual online version here ! All of Richard Keikhefer's books on magic here ! Blessing the World: Ritual and Lay Piety by Derek Rivard here . Sanctifying the World: Ritual Blessings and Lay Piety in Medieval Religion and Society here The Bond of Solomon translation by Digital Amber here…

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Three Wishes at Swordpoint: The Wooing of Emer, Pt 2 1:13:35

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The Quest for a Wife is harder than it seems... Learn just what it takes fro Cu Chulainn to woo the lady Emer, and what skills of cunning and swordsmanship you can use in your next TTRPG. We're joined by Irish folklore expert Dr Emmet Taylor, who regales us with the finer (and funnier) parts of this old Irish epic. Check out Emmet's podcast: Guth: Reading Irish Myths and Legends . Join our discord community. Check out our Tumblr for even more content. Support us on patreon . Get your copy of Marginal Worlds , a deck of 50 magic items pulled directly from medieval manuscripts, built for any TTRPG system here ! Socials: Tumblr Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Citations & References: Read "The Wooing of Emer" online here or read an older, fragmentary version here Meyer, Kuno, ‘The Wooing of Emer’, Archaeological Review 1 (1888): 68–75, 150–155, 231–235, 298–307 Meyer, Kuno, ‘The Oldest Version of Tochmarc Emire’, Revue Celtique 11 (1890): 433-457. Toner, Gregory, ‘The Transmission of Tochmarc Emire,’ Ériu 49 (1998): 71-88. Taylor, Emmet, 'Tricks of the Trade: The Origin of Clessa in Irish Heroic Literature', Cambrian Medieval Celtic Studies 89 (2025): Forthcoming.…

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Cu Chulainn's Glorious Feats: The Wooing of Emer, Pt. 1 1:16:35

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The Quest for a Wife is harder than it seems... Learn just what it takes fro Cu Chulainn to woo the lady Emer, and what skills of cunning and swordsmanship you can use in your next TTRPG. We're joined by Irish folklore expert Dr Emmet Taylor, who regales us with the finer (and funnier) parts of this old Irish epic. Check out Emmet's podcast: Guth: Reading Irish Myths and Legends . Join our discord community. Check out our Tumblr for even more content. Support us on patreon . Get your copy of Marginal Worlds , a deck of 50 magic items pulled directly from medieval manuscripts, built for any TTRPG system here ! Socials: Tumblr Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Citations & References: Read "The Wooing of Emer" online here or read an older, fragmentary version here Meyer, Kuno, ‘The Wooing of Emer’, Archaeological Review 1 (1888): 68–75, 150–155, 231–235, 298–307 Meyer, Kuno, ‘The Oldest Version of Tochmarc Emire’, Revue Celtique 11 (1890): 433-457. Toner, Gregory, ‘The Transmission of Tochmarc Emire,’ Ériu 49 (1998): 71-88 Taylor, Emmet, 'Tricks of the Trade: The Origin of Clessa in Irish Heroic Literature', Cambrian Medieval Celtic Studies 89 (2025): Forthcoming.…

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Halloween Special: The Bathroom Fiend Side Quest 1:30:43

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What's better than the undead you don't know? The undead that you do! Join us in this Halloween special as we delve into the spooky nature of medieval undead tales and ghost stories, and teach you how to adapt them to TTRPGs! Join our discord community! Check out our Tumblr for even more! Support us on patreon ! Check out our merch ! Socials: Tumblr Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Citations & References: Saga Thing: The Tale of Thorstein Shiver -- listen here Caesarius of Heisterbach. The Dialogue On Miracles. Translated by H. von E. Scott and C. C. Swinton Bland, vol. 2. Harcourt, Brace & Co., 1929. The Chronicle of Lanercost. Translated by Herbert Maxwell. James MacLehose and Sons, 1913. Saxo Grammaticus, The Nine Books of the Danish History of Saxo Grammaticus. Translated by Oliver Elton, vol. 2. Norrœna Society, 1905. William of Malmesbury. The History of the Kings of England and the Modern History of William of Malmesbury. Translated by John Sharpe. Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, 1815. William of Newburgh. “The History of William of Newburgh.” The Church Historians of England, edited and translated by Joseph Stevenson, vol. 4. Seeleys, 1856.…

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The Grain Heist: Prokopios, Pt 9 1:24:18

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Prokopios continues hyperbolizing this week, thereby compromising his account of Byzantine history. Highlights include Justinian being bad at war because he keeps thinking about the nature of god, barbarians nobody has ever heard of before showing up in Byzantium because they heard the emperor was giving out free money, and the Great Grain Embezzlement. Join our discord community! Check out our Tumblr for even more! Support us on patreon ! Check out our merch ! Socials: Tumblr Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Citations & References: The Secret History and another version Wulfstan's Sermon to the English here…

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Law & Order: Scrying Vicars Unit (Necromancy!) 1:34:32

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Spice up your spells in D&D with this episode on divinatory magic from a real medieval grimoire! We discuss the legal status of the warlock and patron relationship, and just how reliable devils are for divinatory experiments, anyway? Join our discord community! Check out our Tumblr for even more! Support us on patreon ! Check out our merch ! Socials: Tumblr Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Citations & References: The Munich Manual of Demonic Magic: info and get one yourself here ! Forbidden Rites: a Necromancer's Manual online version here ! All of Richard Keikhefer's books on magic here ! Mirror of Florin references: the Hermetic Hour podcast , and Giordano Bruno's works on magic, astrology, and math .…

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Mandatory Government Matchmaking: Prokopios Pt. 8 1:23:20

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What if Bridgerton was set in Byzantium? What if the empress was the legal authority on matchmaking? Join us as we explore Prokopios' Secret History -- where the raunchiest secrets of the Byzantine court come to light -- and we teach you how to adapt it for function and gaming. Join our discord community! Check out our Tumblr for even more! Support us on patreon ! Check out our merch ! Socials: Tumblr Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Citations & References: The Secret History and another version A novelization of Theodora's life: Theodora: Actress, Empress, Whore…

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Necromance Me, Baby: Love Spells 1:18:05

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Magic has its uses, but also its dangers. In this episode, we discuss the more coercive, dangerous ways magic and necromancy was used in the middle ages -- and how, with care, you can use those themes in crafting your next bad guy in your TTRPG. Join our discord community! Check out our Tumblr for even more! Support us on patreon ! Check out our merch ! Socials: Tumblr Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Citations & References: Forbidden Rites: a Necromancer's Manual online version here ! All of Richard Keikhefer's books on magic here ! The Munich Manual of Demonic Magic: info and get one yourself here !…

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Byzantium's Moby Dick Problem: Prokopios, Pt 7 1:25:16

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A secret assassination by the empress against her husband's wishes... A giant cryptid whale that terrorizes the coastline and kills sailors... We adapt Prokopios' Secret History of Byzantium for your next TTRPG. Join our discord community! Check out our Tumblr for even more! Support us on patreon ! Check out our merch ! Danse Macabre: find it on DriveThruRPG here or at Stillfleet Studios here ! Socials: Tumblr Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Citations & References: The Secret History and another version More about Porphyrios…

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Leechcraft: Plague, Vampires, and Leeches with Ainsley Sunday! 1:08:17

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Join us as we discuss Curse of Strahd, medieval medicine, and the weird connection between doctors, plague, and vampires in history. Inspired by the darkest days of the Black Death and the connection between vampires, doctors, and death, Ainsley Sunday shows how game masters of every level can use medieval inspiration to create games that feel real without getting bogged down in history. Play Leechcraft ! Ainsley's Socials: https://addersmire.itch.io/leechcraft https://www.instagram.com/addersmire/ https://addersmire.tumblr.com/ Join our discord community! Check out our Tumblr for even more. Support us on patreon . Check out our merch . Socials: Tumblr Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Citations & References: Leech by Hiron Ennes Thousand Year Old Vampire by Tim Hutchings Pathologic 2 (2019) Vampyr (2018)…

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Necromancy for D&D: Spell of Notice Me Senpai 1:25:12

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Spice up your D&D campaign with some real medieval magic! We're back with Necromancy 101 with new spells for TTPRG players, GMs, and witches alike. This week, we're discussing spells on charming a potential ally, embitter two friends against each other, and how to win the favor of your local lord. How does sympathetic magic work, and how can YOU adapt it to your game? Join our discord community! Check out our Tumblr for even more! Support us on patreon ! Check out our merch ! Socials: Tumblr Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Citations & References: Forbidden Rites: a Necromancer's Manual online version here ! All of Richard Keikhefer's books on magic here ! The Munich Manual of Demonic Magic: info and get one yourself here !…

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Down & Dirty with a Demon: Prokopios Pt. 6 1:24:30

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Prokopios is back at it with bad takes in his Secret History, spouting off what should only be found on Byzantine Twitter. Dive into his absurd takes on why the emperor is actually a demon, and why his wife is SUPER into him. Plus, explore the possibilities of actually having a demon emperor in your TTRPG game, and the complications of a nosy court historian for your players. Join our discord community! Check out our Tumblr for even more! Support us on patreon ! Check out our merch ! The Beastiary Challenge! (<-- Don't miss it!) Socials: Tumblr Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Citations & References: The Secret History and another version…

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Necromancy: I Conjure You to Be Chill, Bro 1:33:15

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We're delving back into the Munich Handbook of Necromancy this week with transportation and reanimation spells. With so many spells to choose from, we're walking you through how to adapt a horse summoning spell to your TTRPG campaign, and maybe even give your players an invisibility cloak to boot. Our Kickstarter is LIVE! Be the first to get a deck of 50 magic items straight from medieval manuscripts! Join our discord community! Check out our Tumblr for even more! Support us on patreon ! Check out our merch ! Socials: Tumblr Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Citations & References: Forbidden Rites: a Necromancer's Manual online version here ! All of Richard Keikhefer's books on magic here ! References to Socrates' "Book of Magic: here & here The Ring of Gyges Wikipedia…

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Outlawing Astrology: Prokopios Pt. 5 1:26:46

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The Byzantine world continues to make for a perfect D&D setting! In this episode, Justinian outlaws astrology, while he and Theodora pretend to be an the embittered couple in order to play both sides of the sport-fans-turned-rioters, and "Pumpkin," the city prefect, is ousted from power by these sports fanatics. What could possibly go wrong? Our Kickstarter is LIVE! Be the first to get a deck of 50 magic items straight from medieval manuscripts! Join our discord community! Check out our Tumblr for even more! Support us on patreon ! Check out our merch ! Socials: Tumblr Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Citations & References: The Secret History and another version…

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Summon Party: An Introduction to Necromancy 1:34:22

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So you want to be a necromancer - in your next D&D campaign, sure, sure. But what IS necromancy, really? Join us in this episode as we dive into the real sources of medieval necromancy and black magic, and discover ways that real magical practices can fit into your next TTRPG campaign. Our Kickstarter is just a week away! Be the first to get a deck of 50 magic items straight from medieval manuscripts! Join our discord community! Check out our Tumblr for even more! Support us on patreon ! Check out our merch ! Socials: Tumblr Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Citations & References: Forbidden Rites: a Necromancer's Manual online version here ! All of Richard Keikhefer's books on magic here !…

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Not to Worry; I Have a Permit: Medieval Fables 2:15:44

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What can animals teach us about TTRPGs? Join us in this episode as we explore the world of Medieval Fables and just what they can teach us about life, death, and min-maxing with fables & medieval animal specialist Linnet Heald! Check out our Kickstarter ! Check out Sam's DEATH OF THE AUTHOR on Backerkit here ! Check out Linnet's Blog posts & her new work! (Website coming soon!) The Raven’s False Greeting: Animal Language and Medieval Fable - link Learning to Fear in Two Medieval Fables - link The Stag and the Dogs: A Medieval Fable - link Imagining the Medieval Bestiary - link Linnet Heald, "Wicked Wolves, Culpable Sheep: Animal Lessons in Medieval British Fables," New Medieval Literatures 25 (2025) . (Forthcoming) Medieval Panther Woodcut: link Join our discord community! Check out our Tumblr for even more! Support us on patreon ! Check out our merch ! The Beastiary Challenge! (<-- Don't miss it!) Socials: Tumblr Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Citations & References: Caxton’s Aesop ed. by Joseph Jacobs, 1889 - link TEAMS Middle English Robert Henryson, The Complete Works: Fables - link & the Modern English Translation Loeb Library's BABRIUS, PHAEDRUS, Fables - link Davide Ermacora, “The Comparative Milk-Suckling Reptile,” Anthropozoologica 52, no. 1 (2017): 59–81. Lion Symbolism: Nigel Harris, "The Lion in Medieval Western Europe: Toward an Interpretive History," Traditio 76 (2021), 185–213.…

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The Prince and the Prostitute: Prokopios, Pt. 4 1:23:24

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This week, we're delving into Empress Theodora's early life and rise to power as empress of the Byzantine era. From her breathtaking performances as a prostitute to her love-at-first-sight romance with Justinian as a young guard, we gather that Theodora was one hell of a woman, regardless of Prokopios' distaste for her. Check out our Kickstarter ! Also, check out Gals and Goblins podcast here , and check out their TikTok and other cool content here ! They've been gracious enough to share the pod and Kickstarter with their audience, and we're sharing the love - their actual play is goofy, lighthearted, and fun to listen to on commutes, in the kitchen, or while pruning your garden of poisonous plants you're planing to use to poison your evil overlord. Join our discord community! Check out our Tumblr for even more! Support us on patreon ! Check out our merch ! The Beastiary Challenge! Socials: Tumblr Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Citations & References: The Secret History and another version…

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Huzzah! The TTRPG Quest Tournament 2:16:59

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It's our 100th episode! Come celebrate with us as we host our second tournament - Mac and I compete with each other to see who has the best approach to listener submitted quests, with parties compiled of the characters we've collected from each episode. Special thanks to all the listeners who submitted quest ideas and questions for us to answer! WHO WON? VOTE HERE ! Check out our Kickstarter ! Join our discord community! Check out our Tumblr for even more! Support us on patreon ! Check out our merch ! The Beastiary Challenge! (<-- Don't miss it!) Socials: Tumblr Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Citations & References: Ulrich, Laurel Thatcher. “Vertuous Women Found: New England Ministerial Literature, 1668-1735.” American Quarterly, vol. 28, no. 1, 1976, pp. 20–40. Richard Keikhefer, Magic in the Middle Ages & Forbidden Rites - find both here ! Bailey, Michael D. ‘The Disenchantment of Magic: Spells, Charms, and Superstition in Early European Witchcraft Literature.’ The American Historical Review , Vol 111, No. 2. April 2006. pp. 383-404. —. ‘The Age of Magicians: Periodization in the History of European Magic.’ Magic, Ritual, and Witchcraft, Vol. 3. University of Pennsylvania Press, 2008. pp. 1-28. —. ‘The Disenchantment of Magic: Spells, Charms, and Superstition in Early European Witchcraft Literature.’ The American Historical Review , Vol. 111, No. 2. University of Pennsylvania Press, April 2006. pp. 383-404.…

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The Abbess Gambit: Eliduc Pt. 2 1:16:45

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It's part two of the drama-filled adventure of Eliduc, the two-timing knight! In the final part of this tale, we discuss how medieval writers poke fun at the chivalric system, and explore how to adapt knighthood - in all its forms- into your D&D campaign. Our KICKSTARTER is coming up! Sign up & try it out yourself here ! Join our discord community! Check out our Tumblr for even more! Support us on patreon ! Check out our merch ! The Beastiary Challenge! (<-- Don't miss it!) Socials: Tumblr Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Citations & References: The Lais of Marie de France Physical and Mental Cruelty in the "Lais" of Marie de France, Renee L Curtis Two for the Price of One: Courtly Love and Serial Polygamy in the "Lais" of Marie de France, Sharon Kinoshita…

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Oh Ariana, We’re Really in It Now: Eliduc, Pt. 1 1:25:01

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The drama of courtly love affairs - and their consequences - is back with the Lay of Eliduc! When Sir Eliduc abandons his vows after becoming a knight errant overseas, his wife and young mistress are not left helpless - together, and with a little magic, the two of them subvert expectations to force Eliuduc's hand. Check out the Kickstarter here ! Join our discord community! Check out our Tumblr for even more! Support us on patreon ! Check out our merch ! The Beastiary Challenge! (<-- Don't miss it!) Socials: Tumblr Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Citations & References: The Lais of Marie de France Physical and Mental Cruelty in the "Lais" of Marie de France, Renee L Curtis Two for the Price of One: Courtly Love and Serial Polygamy in the "Lais" of Marie de France, Sharon Kinoshita…

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All Hail the King of Sports: The Nika Riots, Prokopios Pt. 3 1:48:49

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Looking for a new political-intrigue campaign, but on't want to compromise on combat and craziness? Join us this week as we explore the Nika riots, where sports fans create a gang war that nearly brings down the Byzantine empire. With unique faction styles, a political coup, and a pretender emperor, the Nika riots are the perfect ground for a successful city-wide campaign or one-shot! Check out the Kickstarter here ! The Beastiary Challenge! (<-- Don't miss it!) Join our discord community! Check out our Tumblr for even more! Support us on patreon ! Check out our merch ! Socials: Tumblr Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Citations & References: The Secret History and another version Check out the Burgs & Baliffs Poor Pilgrim's Almanack ! Check out the TTRPG indie publisher Lost Pages !…

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Valentine's Day Special: Magical and Medical Contraception 1:47:19

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Happy Valentine's Day! In this episode, we delve into medieval love spells, contraception, and the challenges women faced in matters of love and pregnancy. From mysterious plants and potions to debates among theologians on abortion ethics, explore the intersection of magic, societal views, and women's health in the Middle Ages. Join our discord community! Check out our Tumblr for even more! Support us on patreon ! Check out our merch ! The Beastiary Challenge! (<-- Don't miss it!) Socials: Tumblr Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Citations & References: Bailey, Michael D. ‘The Age of Magicians: Periodization in the History of European Magic.’ Bailey, Michael D. ‘The Disenchantment of Magic: Spells, Charms, and Superstition in Early European Witchcraft Literature.’ Bailey, Michael D. ‘The Meanings of Magic.’ Magic, Ritual, and Witchcraft, Kieckhefer, Richard. ‘The Specific Rationality of Medieval Magic.’ Kieckhefer, Richard. Magic in the Middle Ages. John M. Riddle, Contraception and Early Abortion in the Middle Ages Thomas R Forbes, Midwifery and Witchcraft. Lydia Harris, Evacuating the Womb: Abortion and Contraception in the High Middle Ages, circa 1050-1300. Etienne van de Walle, Flowers and Fruits: Two Thousand Years of Menstrual Regulation. John Haldane and Patrick Lee, Aquinas on Human Ensoulment, Abortion and the Value of Life. John M. Riddle and J. Worth Estes, Oral Contraceptives in Ancient and Medieval Times. John Scarborough and Andrea Fernandes, Ancient Medicinal Use of Aristolochia: Birthwort's Tradition and Toxicity Phillip A. Bernhardt-House, The Old Irish Impotence Spell: The Dam Dli, Fergus, Fertility, and the Mythic Backround of an Irish Incantation…

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Magic items 101: A Historical Guide for TTRPGs 1:46:08

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Ever wonder how realistic the magic items in D&D are, anyway? What are the lines between a religious token, a pagan amulet, and a giant-made sword?Join us this episode as we unlock the nature of how magic works in the middle ages, and how you can adapt historical magic techniques into your D&D campaign. Join our discord community! Check out our Tumblr for even more! Support us on patreon ! Check out our merch ! The Beastiary Challenge! (<-- Don't miss it!) Socials: Tumblr Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Citations & References: Bailey, Michael D. ‘The Age of Magicians: Periodization in the History of European Magic.’ Bailey, Michael D. ‘The Disenchantment of Magic: Spells, Charms, and Superstition in Early European Witchcraft Literature.’ Bailey, Michael D. ‘The Meanings of Magic.’ Magic, Ritual, and Witchcraft, Green, Richard Firth. ‘Incubi Faries.’ Elf Queens and Holy Friars: Fairy Beliefs and the Medieval Church, Griffiths, Bill. Aspects of Anglo-Saxon Magic. Hall, Alaric. Elves in Anglo-Saxon England: Matters of Belief, Health, Gender, and Identity. Kieckhefer, Richard. ‘The Specific Rationality of Medieval Magic.’ Kieckhefer, Richard. Magic in the Middle Ages. Saunders, Corrine. Magic and the Supernatural in Medieval English Romance. Taylor, Paul Beekman. ‘The Dragon’s Treasure in “Beowulf.”’ Neuphilologische Mitteilungen, Thayer, J. D. ‘Resolving the “Double Curse” of the Pagan Hoard in Beowulf.’ f.81r of the Rutland Psalter…

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On Wednesdays We Wear BLOOD: Prokopios Pt. 2 1:43:49

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