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The Middle Ages—a time often dismissed, yet it is the crucible where the foundations of our modern world were forged. This era, full of brutal power struggles, explosive change, and unexpected alliances, laid the borders, cultures, and traditions we live by today. Through relentless research and gripping storytelling, this podcast resurrects the forgotten world of our medieval ancestors, unraveling the tangled web spanning innumerable stories. The modern world was never born in isolation—it ...
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The Fire and Water Podcast Network Presents a variety of geeky topics! We celebrate an assortment of favorites through standalone episodes and mini-series!
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Pod Dylan

The Freewheelin' Rob Kelly

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POD DYLAN is a weekly podcast that celebrates the work of Bob Dylan, one song at a time. Host The Freewheelin' Rob Kelly invites a different guest to discuss one of their favorites. Most new episodes are free for 90 days. Subscribers to FM+ get Extended Versions of many shows, Bonus Episodes and full access to every episode in our Archives. Subscribe to FM+ in Apple Podcasts or at www.FMpods.com. One low price includes full access to Extended and Bonus Episodes from every show on the network.
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Patreon Series: Rise of Poland Episode 177: Heavy Is the Crown Today, we dive into the brutal and chaotic reigns of Mieszko II Lambert and his charming brother Bezprym—if by “charming” you mean “sadistic, power-hungry nightmare.” After Bolesław the Brave left Poland strong and unified, his sons quickly reminded everyone just how fragile power can b…
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Patreon Series: Rise of Poland Episode 176: The Many Wars of Boleslaw Today, we charge headlong into the bloody campaigns and calculated power plays of Bolesław I of Poland—known to some as “the Brave,” and to others as “the guy who never saw a war he didn’t like.” Whether it was the Holy Roman Empire, the Kievan Rus’, or internal rivals, Bolesław …
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Patreon Series: Rise of Poland Episode 175: A Foundation to Build Upon Today, we stand at the crossroads of dynastic transition in Poland. Mieszko I, the man who carved out the foundation of a Christian Polish state through diplomacy, war, and strategic marriage, breathes his last. But before the dust settles, his son—Bolesław—steps forward, eyes f…
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It's the tenth titanic episode of WHO'S WHO REVIEW! Shag and Rob take a fresh look at classic entries from Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe, featuring Animal Man, Captain Boomerang, Elasti-Girl, The Global Guardians, Power Girl, Weather Wizard and more! Plus we cover YOUR feedback! Have a question or comment? Looking for more …
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Patreon Series: Rise of Poland Episode 174: King of the North Today, we begin a brand-new arc: the rise of Poland. And like all good origin stories, it starts with a decision that changed everything. Mieszko I, the first ruler of Poland we can name with confidence, takes a leap into the unknown—converting to Christianity and aligning his people wit…
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Patreon Series: Context of a Conquest Episode 173: Eadric the Wild This tale is one of alliance, defiance, and no small amount of grit. We’re headed to the borderlands in this episode. Eadric of Herefordshire and Shropshire teams up with Welsh princes in a last-ditch effort to push back the Norman tide. Anglo-Saxon resistance isn’t dead—not yet. An…
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Patreon Series: Context of a Conquest Episode 172: Flanders In Crisis Losses abound in this chapter of our story. But before we get swept away in the grief and fallout, we finally pause to give the County of Flanders its due. A key player in the game of 11th-century thrones, Flanders is about to show us just how much sway it holds over the fortunes…
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Patreon Series: Context of a Conquest Episode 171: Was Matilda Really A Monster? Today, we dive into one of the most powerful couples of the Middle Ages—William the Conqueror and Matilda of Flanders. History tells us theirs was a loyal and respectful union...but was it really? We’ll look at what the chronicles say, what they don’t say, and explore …
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Patreon Series: Context of a Conquest Episode 170: Forsaken Son Today, we crack open the long-simmering drama between William the Conqueror and his eldest son, Robert Curthose. Spoiler alert: Norman family dinners were not warm and fuzzy affairs. This episode dives into the rocky relationship between father and son—misunderstandings, power plays, a…
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Patreon Series Episode 169: Ireland After Clontarf Ireland: 1014 and beyond...Let’s explore the towering legacy of Brian Boru—High King of Ireland, unifier, reformer, warrior. His rise reshaped the island’s political landscape, but his sudden, violent end at Clontarf left a power vacuum that would echo for generations. What did his brief moment of …
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Patreon Series: Rise of the Crusader Spirit Episode 168: A Pisan Delegation Today, we follow Roger de Hauteville as he stands at a crossroads—offered one of the greatest opportunities any military commander could dream of. It’s a chance to etch his name into the bedrock of history… but only if he has the nerve to seize it. Will he take the leap, or…
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Patreon Series: Rise of the Crusader Spirit Episode 167: Duke Bonifacio of Canossa Today, we begin unraveling the extraordinary story of Matilda of Canossa—one of the most powerful and complex women in medieval Europe. But before we get to the warrior-countess herself, we lay the foundation with her legendary father, Bonifacio of Canossa, a larger-…
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In this short update episode, we get a sneak peak at some changes to the show. Specifically, it’s ditching paywalls, what that means for listeners, and how listeners can help the podcast grow. Expect more episodes, more access, and a whole lot more medieval mayhem — plus, a glimpse of what’s coming next as we build toward the epic story of the Firs…
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SEASON 7: All Roads Lead to Clermont Miniseries: Popes, Emperors, Kings & A Countess EPISODE 166: The Council of Piacenza, Pt.3 We expand upon the Council of Piacenza’s agenda and its first four precedent-setting days, and we see on this episode days five, six and seven, along with Conrad III’s very interesting moves in the months after Piacenza. N…
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PHILOSOPHY SERIES 1: Foundations of Western Thought EPISODE 005: Plato’s Triad: Soul, Society & Virtue What does it mean to live a good life—and build a good society? In this episode, we dive into Plato’s grand design: the Tripartite Soul, the Tripartite City, and the cardinal virtues that bind them together. From the philosopher-king’s lofty perch…
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SEASON 7: All Roads Lead to Clermont EPISODE 165: The Council of Piacenza, Pt.2 Day Three focuses on a king and a heresy, but Day Four is an explosion of power plays and accusations of depravity of the worst kinds. I kept it as clean as I could, but…LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED ON THIS ONE, folks! No More Paywalls! How? If you believe in what’s h…
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On this episode of Let's Roll!, Siskoid welcomes the Irredeemable Shag and his GameMaster Patrick Pence to talk about the granddaddy of science fiction games, Traveller! Plus, GameMaster Advice on how to use (or not use) any given RPG's big Meta-Arc! Relevant images and credits in the Let's Roll Supplemental. This podcast is a proud member of the F…
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SEASON 7: All Roads Lead to Clermont EPISODE 164: The Council of Piacenza, Pt.1 The world is about to descend upon one mid-sized Tuscan city called Piacenza, and what comes out of this week-long event will not only set the stage for what’s to come (such as the First Crusade, for starters), but also set serious legal and doctrinal precedent for cent…
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SEASON 7: All Roads Lead to Clermont Miniseries: Popes, Emperors, Kings, & A Countess EPISODE 163: Exorcising Her Demons The world turns its eyes to a single Tuscan city—Piacenza. Over the course of one monumental week, Church and state collide, grievances are aired, and the groundwork is laid for seismic shifts that will echo for centuries...and i…
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It's the ninth nifty episode of WHO'S WHO REVIEW! Shag and Rob take a fresh look at classic entries from Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe, featuring the Post-Crisis Superman, Professor Hugo Strange, the Manhunters, Gypsy, Tarantula, Brain Wave, Captain Fear, Balloon Buster, and more! Plus we cover YOUR feedback! Have a questio…
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SEASON 7: All Roads Lead to Clermont Miniseries: Popes, Emperors, Kings & A Countess EPISODE 162: Henry IV Strikes Back! Once again we find Henry IV attempting to take down Countess Matilda of Canossa, and this time he threw as much as he could at her. But will it work? Will he finally take down the one person who has stood in his way all these yea…
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PHILOSOPHY SERIES 1: Foundations of Western Thought EPISODE 004: Plato: The Shape of Reality After the death of Socrates in 399 BC, Plato steps out from his teacher’s shadow and tackles his first major contribution to Western philosophy: What is Truth? Major Ideas: Plato’s Search for Truth “Theory of Forms” “Allegory of the Cave” “The Form of the G…
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SEASON 7: All Roads Lead to Clermont Miniseries: Popes, Emperors, Kings & A Countess EPISODE 161: Rise of Pope Urban II Pope Urban II’s story begins long before he was pope, when he was simply Odo of Chatillon, but this episode will focus on his impressive ascendancy through the Catholic ranks to be the answer to what the Christian world was lookin…
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SEASON 7: All Roads Lead to Clermont Miniseries: Popes, Emperors, Kings & A Countess EPISODE 160: Pope Victor III Conrad the Younger, Matilda of Tuscany, and Desiderius of Monte Cassino…these are the foci of our next thread leading up to the First Crusade! Members-Only Series on Patreon: For only a dollar per month, you can hear multiple varying st…
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SEASON 7: All Roads Lead to Clermont Miniseries: Southern Italy and Sicily, 1085 - 1095 EPISODE 159: Rebellions & Conquests: Hauteville Edition, Pt2 Roger Borsa and Bohemond hold onto a tenuous peace, while their uncle Count Roger faces challenges back in Sicily. Maybe a little vacay to the island of Malta could do the trick… Members-Only Series on…
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SEASON 7: All Roads Lead to Clermont Miniseries: Southern Italy and Sicily, 1085 - 1095 EPISODE 158: Rebellions & Conquests: Hauteville Edition, Pt1 Roger Borsa may have inherited dad’s domains, but Bohemond wasn’t going to sit idly by and be left with nothing. The Balkans should’ve been his, so if they would one day be under his control he would h…
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SEASON 7: All Roads Lead to Clermont EPISODE 157: Catholic Corridors to the East Venice and Hungary don’t seem to have much in common, but they would pave the way for crusaders to make the long, treacherous journey to the Holy Land, whether by land or by sea. Members-Only Series on Patreon: For only a dollar per month, you can hear multiple varying…
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PHILOSOPHY SERIES 1: Foundations of Western Thought EPISODE 003: Socrates: Ideas Worth Dying For After taking a look at the world of Socrates on the last episode — the Athenian Golden Age, Pericles, the Plague of Athens, the Peloponnesian War — we dive into Socrates’ philosophy! Using a handful of Plato’s Dialogues — Euthyphro, Meno, Gorgias, Theae…
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PHILOSOPHY SERIES 1: Foundations of Western Thought EPISODE 001: Socrates In Context On this episode, we take a few minutes to outline why Socrates was the way he was and why his life ended the way it did. Philosophy, to some degree, is a reflection on one’s world, one’s circumstances, and if I try to preach anything it’s context matters. We won’t …
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On this episode of Let's Roll!, Siskoid welcomes back Daniel "Pout" Ouellet to cover Torg Eternity, the genre mash-up cinematic game they've been playing together for the past three years. Plus, GameMaster Advice on how the GameMaster's voice might change with the game's genre! Relevant images and credits in the Let's Roll Supplemental. This podcas…
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PHILOSOPHY SERIES 1: Foundations of Western Thought EPISODE 001: Foundations: The Pre-Socratics On this episode, we begin, well, at the beginning…all of those amazing thinkers and tinkerers before Socrates. We call them the Pre-Socratics. Members-Only Series on Patreon: For only a dollar per month, you can hear multiple varying stories and storylin…
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Closing SEASON 7: All Roads Lead to Clermont Miniseries: Iberia on the Eve of Crusade EPISODE 156: Beginning of the Reconquista King Alfonso VI of Leon-Castile, leading up to the pivotal year of 1095, needed to change the face of the Almoravid Conquest happening in Iberia. The Almoravid War Machine was formidable, but that wouldn't draw people to I…
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It's the eighth excellent episode of WHO'S WHO REVIEW! Shag and Rob take a fresh look at classic entries from Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe, featuring Batgirl, Raven, Mad Hatter, Blackfire, Blackjack, Dr. Tzin-Tzin, Mantis, Red Bee, and more! Plus we cover YOUR feedback! As promised in the episode, below are links to downlo…
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SEASON 7: All Roads Lead to Clermont Miniseries: Iberia on the Eve of Crusade EPISODE 155: End of the Taifa Era When eras end and kingdoms fall, one would be entirely justified in assuming that said “end” would come from some external source. But that’s not always the case. Members-Only Series on Patreon: For only a dollar per month, you can hear m…
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Siskoid doles out GameMaster advice in this special "column" episode, focusing on how to start gaming. How do you get your kids involved in the hobby? How do you massage expectations based on your new group's past experiences? And how do you make playing small or low-level parties exciting? This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCA…
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SEASON 7: All Roads Lead to Clermont Miniseries: A Tale of Three Brothers EPISODE 154: Fingers In the Dam Things have been going pretty great in England for a few years, but that may have only been people’s wishful thinking. As 1093 drew to an end, the king had been growing ever more unpredictable and volatile, and no one, not even Archbishop Ansel…
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SEASON 7: Miniseries: A Tale of Three Brothers EPISODE 153: The Henry Factor Some people have it — whatever it is. William Rufus was a force of personality, a courageous warrior, and an effective ruler. Robert Curthose was generous and also a courageous warrior. But Henry…? What did Henry have to offer? Well, they didn’t call him Beauclerc for noth…
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SEASON 7: Miniseries: A Tale of Three Brothers EPISODE 152: Rufus’s New Archbishop On his deathbed, William Rufus has a change of heart regarding England’s Church. Members-Only Series on Patreon: For only a dollar per month, you can hear multiple varying stories and storylines so far through the 11th century, including but not limited to the creati…
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The Fire and Water Network celebrates its ninth anniversary with an all-star fantasy draft special. Join the Irredeemable Shag, Chris Franklin, Paul Kien, Brett Young, Sean Ross, and Ryan Daly as they select superheroes from the DC Universe to build their own ultimate Justice League lineup. Who will be drafted first? Which signature hero of the Fir…
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This episode outlines one of William Rufus’s most enduring contributions to England’s long and storied past: the border with the kingdom’s northern neighbor, Scotland. SEASON 7: Miniseries: A Tale of Three Brothers EPISODE 151: Rufus & The Northern Border Members-Only Series on Patreon: For only a dollar per month, you can hear multiple varying sto…
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SEASON 7: Miniseries: A Tale of Three Brothers EPISODE 150: A Brother Rejected This episode spans the entire duchy of Normandy, from one end to the other, and, symbolically, is the first shot in a decade-long struggle between the brothers that will see but one winner when it’s all said and done. Members-Only Series on Patreon: For only a dollar per…
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SEASON 7: Miniseries: A Tale of Three Brothers EPISODE 149: The Price of Rebellion Examples need to be made and people need to be paid after Odo’s rebellion against King William II of England. Members-Only Series on Patreon: For only a dollar per month, you can hear multiple varying stories and storylines so far through the 11th century, including …
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The Rebellion of 1088 was a markedly important moment in English history in which the fate of the kingdom — the promise all of those glorious centuries to come — hung in the balance. Would the battered and beaten English choose to remain rebellious against the sons of The Conqueror, or would they choose a new path forward? SEASON 7: Miniseries: A T…
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As Edward the Confessor lay dying, he sprang from a deep sleep and told of a dream he had involving a green tree. Could he have glimpsed a prophecy of the future of England? And would that prophecy come to fruition in the earliest days of the reign of King William II Rufus? SEASON 7: Miniseries: A Tale of Three Brothers EPISODE 147: The Green Tree …
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SEASON 7: Miniseries: A Tale of Three Brothers EPISODE 146: Inheritance & Division England, 1087: William the Conqueror was dead. His sons, Robert Curthose, William Rufus, and Henry Beauclerc were left to clean up the mess. Members-Only Series on Patreon: For only a dollar per month, you can hear multiple varying stories and storylines so far throu…
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It's the seventh sensational episode of WHO'S WHO REVIEW! Shag and Rob take a fresh look at classic entries from Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe, featuring Angle Man, Cheetah, Firehawk, The Inferior Five, Killer Moth, Kryptonite, Wonder Girl, and more! Plus we cover YOUR feedback! Have a question or comment? Looking for more …
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