Best Fwpodcasts Podcasts (2025)

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165: The Council of Piacenza, Pt. 2 46:35

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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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Let's Roll: Traveller 1:16:49

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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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164: The Council of Piacenza, Pt. 1 44:30

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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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163: Exorcising Her Demons 38:41

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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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Who's Who Review #9 2:25:48

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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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162: Henry IV Strikes Back! 51:35

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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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PHIL004: Plato: The Shape of Reality 41:16

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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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161: Rise of Pope Urban II 46:36

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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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160: Pope Victor III 49:20

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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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159: Rebellions & Conquests: Hauteville Edition, Pt. 2 1:01:00

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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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158: Rebellions & Conquests: Hauteville Edition, Pt1 46:40

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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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157: Catholic Corridors to the East 38:50

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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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PHIL003: Socrates: Ideas Worth Dying For 1:07:16

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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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PHIL002: Socrates In Context 26:09

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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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Let's Roll: Torg Eternity 1:32:45

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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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PHIL 001: Foundations: The Pre-Socratics 48:23

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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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156: The Beginning of the Reconquista 29:34

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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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Who's Who Review #8 2:10:03

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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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155: End of the Taifa Era 30:20

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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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Let's Roll: GM Advice - A Good Start 26:23

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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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154: Fingers in the Dam 43:34

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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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153: The Henry Factor 33:26

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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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152: Rufus's New Archbishop 51:19

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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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FW Presents: Justice League Draft 2025 1:41:10

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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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151: Rufus & The Northern Border 33:35

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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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150: A Brother Rejected 57:58

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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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149: The Price of Rebellion 1:00:35

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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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148: The Green Tree Prophecy, Part 2 49:01

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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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147: The Green Tree Prophecy, Part 1 44:02

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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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146: Inheritance & Division 1:04:58

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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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Who's Who Review #7 1:54:11

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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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145: The Next Turn of the Wheel 50:50

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Fortune’s Wheel is embarking on a new chapter in our shared medieval history. Thank you for listening and thank you for your support. SEASON 7: All Roads Lead to Clermont EPISODE 145: The Next Turn of the Wheel Members-Only Series on Patreon: For only a dollar per month, you can hear multiple varying stories and storylines so far through the 11th c…

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144: An Example For All 57:27

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SEASON 6 FINALE!!! Dilexi iustitiam et odivi iniquitatem, propterea morior in exilio. I hope you are sitting down for this one. I have one more bit of news to share with you all. The question is…how will the Countess take the news? SEASON 6: The Other Norman Conquest EPISODE 144: An Example For All Members-Only Series on Patreon: For only a dollar …

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Let's Roll: Middle-Earth Role Playing (MERP) 1:10:15

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On this episode of Let's Roll!, Siskoid welcomes fellow GameMaster Ian Fletcher back to the show to cover Iron Crown Enterprise's Middle-Earth Role Playing (or MERP), the first and longest-serving role-playing game set in the worlds of J.R.R. Tolkien. Plus, GameMaster Advice on how to handle magic items in your fantasy campaigns! Relevant images an…

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143: Hic Terror Mundi, Guiscardo 41:05

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Hic Terror Mundi, Guiscardo. It’s one of the most powerful epitaphs in world history. SEASON 6: The Other Norman Conquest EPISODE 143: Hic Terror Mundi, Guiscardo 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 creatio…

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142: The Norman Sack of Rome 39:40

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One of the most devastating events in the Middle Ages occurs on this episode. The fact that it isn’t talked about more is, frankly, criminal. And of all of our protagonists and antagonists in this season of the podcast, you may be surprised who it affects the most. SEASON 6: The Other Norman Conquest EPISODE 142: The Norman Sack of Rome Members-Onl…

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141: Castel Sant'Angelo 38:14

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Pope Gregory VII is stuck in Rome awaiting his knight in shining armor, Duke Robert Guiscard, who just returned to quell the uprisings in Apulia and Calabria. Henry IV is within reach of his life’s ambition, and Emperor Alexios is broken but not finished. And there is one place that is at the center of it all: Castel Sant’Angelo. SEASON 6: The Othe…

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140: Unbathed & Unshaven 34:00

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Robert Guiscard returns to Apulia, Count Roger deals with his own issues back in Sicily, and Pope Gregory VII is driven into hiding. The period of 1082 - 1084 is a rollercoaster. SEASON 6: The Other Norman Conquest EPISODE 140: Unbathed & Unshaven Members-Only Series on Patreon: For only a dollar per month, you can hear multiple varying stories and…

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Who's Who Review #6 2:00:12

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It's the sixth stupendous 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 Arkham Asylum, Blue Devil, Felix Faust, Guardian, Hawkwoman, Weasel, and more! Plus we cover YOUR feedback! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave …

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139: Henry IV Wants More Than Some Kingdoms 28:50

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SEASON 6: The Other Norman Conquest EPISODE 139: Henry IV Wants More Than Some Kingdoms Call this one a historical pit stop. In the whirlwind of 1081, a few crucial threads got lost in the chaos—and that’s on me. This addendum episode fills in the missing pieces, offering key context that deepens everything we’ve been covering. Because let’s face i…

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138: Aftermath of Durazzo 36:15

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SEASON 6: The Other Norman Conquest EPISODE 138: Aftermath of Durazzo Emperor Alexios I Komnenos is wounded, his army shattered, and the road to Constantinople lies wide open. The Battle of Durazzo didn’t just end in defeat—it exploded into chaos. In this episode, we follow Alexios in the desperate, bloody aftermath: wounded, hunted, and clinging t…

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137: Battle of Durazzo, 1081 40:45

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SEASON 6: The Other Norman Conquest EPISODE 137: The Battle of Durazzo, 1081 It all comes to a head at Durazzo. Alexios Komnenos and Robert Guiscard face off in a clash that could decide the fate of Eastern Rome. For Guiscard, Durazzo is the key to the empire’s front door; for Alexios, it’s the last lock holding the West at bay. This isn’t just a b…

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Film & Water 197 - The Man With The Golden Gun Commentary 2:08:19

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Rob and returning guest Chris Lewis present an audio commentary for 1974's James Bond adventure THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? E-MAIL: [email protected] You can find THE FILM & WATER PODCAST on these platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-film-and-water…

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136: The Adriatic At War 38:40

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SEASON 6: The Other Norman Conquest EPISODE 136: The Adriatic At War Spring, summer, and fall of 1081—it's a whirlwind on both sides of the Adriatic. While Robert Guiscard sharpens his blade and tests the defenses of Eastern Rome, Alexios Komnenos races to hold together a collapsing empire. Meanwhile, alliances shift, cities burn, fleets sail, and …

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FW Presents Super Powers: The Legendary 40th Anniversary Show, Part 3

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It's the final part of our Super Powers 40th anniversary celebration! Join Chris, Shag, Derek and David as they talk about the three Super Powers comic miniseries, featuring the work of Paul Kupperberg, Carmine Infantino, and Jack “King” Kirby’s take on the DC Universe! Then we wrap up the discussion with how the legacy of the Super Powers toys and…

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135: Arrival of the...Venetians? 48:20

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SEASON 6: The Other Norman Conquest EPISODE 135: Arrival of the...Venetians? Norman versus Eastern Roman. Robert Guiscard versus Alexios Komnenos. The war for the fate of the Balkans ignites—but just as the Old Fox prepares for a clean sweep, a new player sails into view: the Venetians. Wealthy, well-armed, and annoyingly loyal to Byzantium (for no…