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Media-eval: A Medieval Pop Culture Podcast

Media-eval: A Medieval Pop Culture Podcast

Sarah Ifft Decker, a medieval historian, explores how movies, tv, and books depict the medieval world. What did they get right? What did they get wrong? And what do they tell us about how modern people think about the medieval past?

tv & film

All Episodes

02:26:33

Ladyhawke

Media-eval: A Medieval Pop Culture Podcast ·

2021/11/15

Is it a Lady? Is she a hawk? Why not both? A hawk, a wolf, and a bishop meet in a medieval Italian city—and Sarah is joined by living history reenactor Ari Ryan Ailin, aka “The Turnip of Terror,” to discuss 1985 film Ladyhawke. Join us as we get into synth scores, strange helmets, possibly stranger bishops’ croziers, French presence in late medieval Sicily, and what Caroline Walker Bynum has called the “werewolf Renaissance of the 12th century.” Social Media: Twitter @mediaevalpod E-mail:

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02:31:00

The Masque of the Red Death (1964)

Media-eval: A Medieval Pop Culture Podcast ·

2021/10/31

Red, Black, and Periwinkle Deaths! Digressions Galore! Upside-down crosses! David Baxter of Thank You Five Podcast joins Sarah to discuss Vincent Price film The Masque of the Red Death (1964). Celebrate Halloween with us as we get into medieval horror, plague, and the real history of Satanism. Social Media: Twitter @mediaevalpod E-mail: media.evalpod@gmail.com Find David’s podcast Thank You Five on Twitter @thankyoufivepod Please rate, review, and subscribe!

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01:46:39

The Eagle

Media-eval: A Medieval Pop Culture Podcast ·

2021/10/18

What if a movie was about two men falling in love and restoring each others honor? It would be called The Eagle and of all the movies that fail the Ifft Decker test, it would fail it the most.

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01:47:37

The Secret Of Kells

Media-eval: A Medieval Pop Culture Podcast ·

2021/10/02

Medieval art historian Maeve Doyle returns to talk with Sarah about The Secret of Kells (2009), a gorgeous reimagining of the creation of the Book of Kells. Join us to learn about medieval visual culture, book production, and the real medieval origins of the film’s heroic cat Pangur Ban. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Producer Carmen, Sarah’s own heroic cat companion. She will be very much missed. Social Media: Twitter @mediaevalpod E-mail: media.evalpod@gmail.com Find Maeve on

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02:08:51

Cathedral Of The Sea/La catedral del mar (TV Series)

Media-eval: A Medieval Pop Culture Podcast ·

2021/09/18

Medieval Iberia September on Media-eval continues! Want to hear what two historians of medieval Barcelona think about Netflix miniseries Cathedral of the Sea? Join Sarah and fellow medieval historian Marie Kelleher as we delve into the Jewish community of Barcelona, host desecration, and legal history - and remind listeners once again that the ius primae noctis wasn’t a real thing. CW: The series includes graphic representations of brutality (especially against women) and rape. We engage in

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01:38:40

The Lions of al-Rassan by Guy Gavriel Kay

Media-eval: A Medieval Pop Culture Podcast ·

2021/09/04

This September, universities are back up and running - and Media-eval will be featuring conversations between specialists of the medieval Iberian Peninsula! In this episode, Sarah and fellow medieval historian Dana Wessell Lightfoot explore interfaith contact and conflict in The Lions of al-Rassan by Guy Gavriel Kay, a novel set in a world inspired by medieval al-Andalus. Join us as we delve into the real-life inspirations for characters and the question of convivencia in the medieval Iberian

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01:54:23

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Media-eval: A Medieval Pop Culture Podcast ·

2021/08/21

Sarah and guest Rachel Aanstad (Twelfth Night Podcast) tackle another example of Disney medievalism - 1937 film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Join us as we get into medievalism in architecture, religious references, and the history of the wicked stepmother. CW: Discussions of ableist, racist/anti-Semitic, and misogynist tropes Book Recommendation: Christians Klapisch-Zuber, Women, Family, and Ritual in Renaissance Italy:

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01:59:37

The Little Mermaid

Media-eval: A Medieval Pop Culture Podcast ·

2021/08/08

With help from guest Erica Desautels, Sarah argues a) that The Little Mermaid DEFINITELY takes place in the late 17th century and is therefore a legitimate subject for this podcast and b) that it is clearly the best Disney movie. Join Sarah and Erica as we get into fish consumption, French cooking, costumes and material culture, and why contracts mattered in the medieval Mediterranean. Want to learn more about medieval contracts and notarial culture? Check out:  Daniel Lord Smail, Imaginary

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02:09:51

Pathfinder

Media-eval: A Medieval Pop Culture Podcast ·

2021/07/24

Sarah is joined by fellow medievalist Marita (Miti) von Weissenberg to discuss the encounters between Vikings and indigenous peoples as seen in Pathfinder (2007). We delve into white savior narratives, trading vs. raiding, and, of course, shirtless Karl Urban. Thanks to our guest’s expertise, we have an excellent array of recommendations! Primary Texts: The Vinland Sagas, trans. Keneva Kunz, intro. and notes by Gísli Digurdsson. New York: Penguin Books, 2008 Tim Frandy, Translation of Inari

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02:30:11

Assassins Creed

Media-eval: A Medieval Pop Culture Podcast ·

2021/07/10

Sarah tricked Ollie into playing a video game and watching a movie. He then forgot he doesn't host the podcast anymore. Together they discuss the search for the "Apple of Eden" and whether or not a secret order can be secret if they keep announcing themselves to the world. P.S Ollie swears quite badly while talking about Columbus

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01:51:11

The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928)

Media-eval: A Medieval Pop Culture Podcast ·

2021/06/26

Sarah is joined by returning guest Ally Pitts of Russophiles Unite! Movie Podcast to discuss the 1928 silent film The Passion of Joan of Arc. We talk Joan’s trial and posthumous retrial, Eucharistic devotion, and late medieval women’s mysticism in this intriguing representation of Joan of Arc—as well as why this film was banned in England, censored by French Catholics, and criticized by the French right wing. Book Recommendation: Caroline Walker Bynum, Holy Feast and Holy Fast: The Religious

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00:12:00

BONUS: Jonathan Banks, Redbad, and the "Dark Ages"

Media-eval: A Medieval Pop Culture Podcast ·

2021/06/19

Mireille once again joins Sarah for a short bonus episode! We found out why Jonathan Banks agreed to do this movie in an ... interesting ... interview. We break down his discussion of the "Dark Ages" here. You can read the full interview here: http://frontrowfeatures.com/features/film-features/jonathan-banks-gets-medieval-redbad-24289.html Social Media: Twitter @mediaevalpod E-mail: media.evalpod@gmail.com Please rate, review, and subscribe! Find Mireille on Twitter and TikTok @pardon_mi

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02:18:06

Redbad

Media-eval: A Medieval Pop Culture Podcast ·

2021/06/12

Sarah and fellow medieval historian Mireille Pardon tackle Redbad, the 2018 Dutch film that may or may not be Dutch right-wing propaganda. Join us as we get into the conversion of the Frisians, the real histories of Charles Martel and Redbad, and why in this film it looks like the Franks traveled back in time from the 14th century and the Frisians traveled forward in time from the 5th century. CW: The film has one rape scene, which is described and analyzed during the podcast. Social

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01:19:14

Doctor Who - The Visitation

Media-eval: A Medieval Pop Culture Podcast ·

2021/05/29

Media-eval's resident Doctor Who expert Elizabeth Bonnemann returns to talk about 1982 serial The Visitation. You know, the one where the Doctor et. al. starts a pretty big fire. Join Elizabeth and Sarah as we get into theater, plague, and the Great Fire of London. This is a bit outside Sarah's usual period - so if you know something we don't, let us know! Social Media: Twitter @mediaevalpod E-mail: media.evalpod@gmail.com Please rate, review, and subscribe! Find Elizabeth on Twitter

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02:01:58

The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)

Media-eval: A Medieval Pop Culture Podcast ·

2021/05/16

That’s right - more Robin Hood! Sarah and returning guest Morgan Morales talk about the 1938 film The Adventures of Robin Hood. Join us as we talk Saxons and Normans, sex-positive ladies in waiting (#teambess), and the origins of the Robin Hood legend and our current Robin Hood tropes. Sarah would also like to acknowledge that she’s pretty sure she stole the “bad Guy” joke from former co-host Ollie. Social Media: Twitter @mediaevalpod E-mail: media.evalpod@gmail.com Please rate, review, and

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02:22:03

The Dig

Media-eval: A Medieval Pop Culture Podcast ·

2021/05/01

Sarah and guest Marisa Macias get into medievalism and archaeology in their discussion of 2021 Netflix release The Dig. Join us as we talk about Sutton Hoo, the practice of archaeology, and why you should think twice before using the terms "the Dark Ages" and "Anglo-Saxon." Social Media: Twitter @mediaevalpod E-mail: media.evalpod@gmail.com Please rate, review, and subscribe! Find Marisa on Twitter @MarisaEMacias

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02:30:13

Ever After

Media-eval: A Medieval Pop Culture Podcast ·

2021/04/17

Sarah and guest Megan Sunday of Let's Get Weirding Podcast and The Spool talk about beloved teen slumber party favorite Ever After. Join us as we talk material culture, arranged marriages, the concept of the premodern fairy tale romcom, and the fact that unfortunately, King Henri II of France did not marry Cinderella. Is this episode noticeably longer than the movie? Yes. Does this movie deserve it? Absolutely. Social Media: Twitter @mediaevalpod E-mail: media.evalpod@gmail.com Please rate, review,

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01:57:56

Disenchantment (Season 1)

Media-eval: A Medieval Pop Culture Podcast ·

2021/04/03

Sarah talks with Meaghan and Elo of the podcast Modern Medieval about medievalism, fantasy, and comedy in Season 1 of Netflix series Disenchantment. Join us as we get into arranged marriages, lampreys, and the history of women and brewing! Book Recommendation: Judith M. Bennett, Ale, Beer, and Brewsters in England: Women's Work in a Changing World Social Media: Twitter @mediaevalpod E-mail: media.evalpod@gmail.com Please rate, review, and subscribe! Find Modern Medieval on Twitter

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02:27:00

Camelot (1967)

Media-eval: A Medieval Pop Culture Podcast ·

2021/03/20

Guests Matt Welsh and David Baxter of Thank You Five join Sarah to talk about Arthuriana and courtly love in the Middle Ages, the 1960s, and today as we delve into the movie musical Camelot. Social Media: Twitter @mediaevalpod E-mail: media.evalpod@gmail.com Please rate, review, and subscribe! Find David and Matt's podcast Thank You Five on Twitter @thankyoufivepod and on Facebook @TY5Podcast

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01:32:21

Doctor Who - The Masque Of Mandragora

Media-eval: A Medieval Pop Culture Podcast ·

2021/03/06

Guest Elizabeth Bonnemann is back to talk with Sarah about 1976 Doctor Who serial The Masque of Mandragora, where we confront popular stereotypes about the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and scientific exploration. Also, some classic Media-eval rug history. Social Media: Twitter @mediaevalpod E-mail: media.evalpod@gmail.com Please rate, review, and subscribe! Find Elizabeth @LizzieStrider Book Recommendation: The Light Ages: The Surprising Story of Medieval Science, by Seb Falk

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