The Court Jester

Today’s story is about peasants, and how to make sure you won’t go to hell.The Court Jester is in reality Kleio Pethainou, a medievalist researching medieval humour.If you are also a medievalist, or storyteller, have a look at this project and get in touch.https://trivent-publishing.eu/89-storytelling-middle-agesJoin me on X @kpethainou and follow @thecourtjesterpodcast on Facebook.If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast on Patreon, and you'll get bonus episodes and other good

Today’s story is about a donkey, his legacy, and the way to deal with church authorities.As usual, consume in context.The Court Jester is in reality Kleio Pethainou, a medievalist researching medieval humour. Join me on X (formerly known as twitter) @kpethainou to talk about the stories and follow @thecourtjesterpodcast on Facebook. If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast on Patreon, and you'll get bonus episodes and other good things. Just go to

The fisherman of Pont-sur-Seine was a happily married man, and if you do what he did, you will be too.As usual, consume in context.The Court Jester is in reality Kleio Pethainou, a medievalist researching medieval humour. Join me on X (formerly known as twitter) @kpethainou to talk about the stories and follow @thecourtjesterpodcast on Facebook.If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast on Patreon, and you'll get bonus episodes and other good things. Just go to

Ahead of International Women's Day, I bring you a medieval lady like no other. And this time not French, but German!As usual, consume in context.The Court Jester is in reality Kleio Pethainou, a medievalist researching medieval humour. Join me on X (formerly known as twitter) @kpethainou to talk about the stories and follow @thecourtjesterpodcast on Facebook. If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast on Patreon, and you'll get bonus episodes and other good things. The title song is