Best Frederick Anim Podcasts (2025)

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2025: The Medieval Year in Review 37:41

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If there’s one thing we can say about 2025 it’s that it was certainly full of surprises. From political bridge-burning to bridge-building, to the destruction and the restoration of priceless artifacts, there was never a dull moment this year. This week, in keeping with tradition, Danièle speaks with Peter Konieczny, editor of Medievalists.net, abou…

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Back To The Drawing Board with Denny Fincke 1:27:58

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In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Denny Fincke. At 4Kids, Denny was a Background Designer for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. You can see lots of his work at https://dennyfin.com/ Follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/twittroo/ 4Kids Flashback is a behind the scenes podcast about the 4Kids era of television as told …

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So It's Come to This: A HoFCast Clip Show 55:07

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As we bid a fond farewell to a close friend and colleague, please enjoy this collection of fun moments from the HoFCast Archives. SEGMENTS: Biopic Mailbag Question: 3:50 Cartoon Music Trivia: 13:35 Christmas Movie Trivia: 38:00 Stranger Things Prediction: 51:16 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Robin Hood and the Christmastime Tradition with Alex Kaufman 48:03

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He’s a hero. He’s an outlaw. And it turns out he’s also Christmastime favourite. Given his many incarnations, from a foxy cartoon heartthrob, to the gruff and grizzled Hugh Jackman that previewed this week, it’s hard not to fall in love with some version or other of Robin Hood. And as we’ll find out in this episode, even jolly old Saint Nick just h…

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Crazy Like A Fox Box 1:14:53

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Available in video and audio versions! First, watch the videos that we refer to in the interview here https://youtu.be/a4C_QMRQ0OY and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Q9Pl0gmnSM&t=10s Then, check out the interview itself in our podcast playlist at https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLalzvEK2qsIpLaM8u3OSJaOCL5ETMwiEG&si=NOJr9QNH_-Vi71nZ. In this epi…

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The Cold War on Christmas with Vaughn Joy 1:16:48

10d ago1:16:48

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Ross is joined by Dr. Vaughn Joy to discuss how the Cold War and McCarthyism reshaped the American concept of Christmas. Dr. Joy's new book, Selling Out Santa: Christmas Films in the Age of McCarthy looks at how Hollywood depictions of the holidays changed to reflect the pressures of domestic containment. FURTHER READING: Joy, Vaughn. Selling Out S…

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Episode 117: Char Adams on Black-owned bookstores 36:31

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Char Adams, CUNY Graduate Center alumna and author of Black-owned: The Revolutionary Life of the Black Bookstore, talks with journalist, author, playwright and Char's former CUNY colleague, Beth Harpaz. Visit IndoorVoicespodcast.com to find out more.By Indoor Voices

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Richard the Lionheart with Heather Blurton 50:23

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Love him or hate him, it’s hard to take one step into the medieval world without running into the larger-than-life figure of Richard the Lionheart. Rebel, crusader, prisoner, castle-builder Richard is one of the most colourful and quotable kings of the Middle Ages. This week, Danièle speaks with Heather Blurton about how Richard’s contemporaries sa…

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GoldenEye on the Prize with Paul Klein 1:40:04

17d ago1:40:04

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Ross is joined by returning guest Paul T Klein to talk about Bond, James Bond- specifically the 1995 franchise revival film, "GoldenEye". They talk about how the film engages with the End of History moment, reinventing Bond for the 90s, as well as the tremendous impact the N64 adaptation had on gaming. Ross celebrates the career of Joe Don Baker. F…

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Understanding the History and Political Identity of Latinos with Geraldo Cadava 26:30

18d ago26:30

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In this episode, Fred Lawrence speaks with Geraldo Cadava, Professor of History at Northwestern University and author of The Hispanic Republican. Cadava takes us from the childhood experiences that shaped his interest in complex identities—moving between the affluent suburbs of Irvine and the borderlands of Tucson—to his scholarly work on the contr…

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The Medieval Order of Assassins with Steve Tibble 55:43

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In the last twenty years, the shadowy Assassins of the medieval Middle East have seen a serious resurgence in popularity. And yet, like so many medieval people and groups, it’s still hard to tell the legend from the reality - and that’s just the way the Assassins wanted it. This week, Danièle speaks with Steve Tibble about who the Assassins were, w…

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Episode 116: Rossi and Sibley on narrating motherhood 1:05:01

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Dr. Destry Maria Sibley, a CUNY Graduate Center alumna whose dissertation is entitled, "Narrating Mother, Narrating Twenty-First Century America: On Choice, Refusal, and Relation" talks with Dr. María Julia Rossi, Professor in Modern Languages and Literatures at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and the author of Narrar Las Madres. Visit IndoorV…

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The Truth is Out There 1:25:56

24d ago1:25:56

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Ross is joined by Drs. Bethan Jones and Diane Rodgers to discuss the first of a multi-part series on "THE X-FILES". They discuss the show's history, its influence on popular culture and politics, how it helped shape fandom on the early internet, and more! FURTHER READING: Fenwick, James and Diane A. Rodgers, Eds. The Legacy of The X-Files. Jones, B…

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Best Medieval Books of 2025 42:24

28d ago42:24

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It's the most wonderful time of the year: time to celebrate the best medieval books of 2025. This week, Danièle speaks with Peter Konieczny, editor of Medievalists.net, about their favourite reads this year - and she announces some exciting news about the future of The Medieval Podcast.By Medievalists.net

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Fandom is Magic with Brian David-Marshall 1:11:36

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Ross is joined by the one and only Brian David-Marshall to discuss the history and fandom of Magic: the Gathering! The world's first trading card game, Magic has had a profound influence on gaming and popular culture, and BDM has had a profound influence on Magic. They also talk holiday cookie recipes, life imitating art, and the early history of o…

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The Medieval Moon with Ayoush Lazikani 48:22

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In the last century we’ve witnessed people set foot on the moon, and seen even the dark side in high-res images, and yet the moon still evokes a sense of romance and mystery, just as it did in the Middle Ages. This week, Danièle speaks with Ayoush Lazikani about what – and who – medieval people across the world believed the moon to be. Support this…

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"Garden State" of Mind with Chris DeVille 1:28:56

1M ago1:28:56

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Ross is joined by music journalist Chris DeVille to discuss his new book, Such Great Heights. They look at how the indie music boom of the early 2000s reflected larger changes in media consumption, as well as the influence of the internet and early social media. Also in this episode: an introduction to the history of technology, Rory Gilmore's tast…

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The Language of Heresy with Erin Wagner 49:59

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With just one word, we can evoke a world of assumptions, stereotypes, and even accusations, clearly marking the difference between who’s in and who’s out. And when it comes to legal terminology, the stakes are even higher. This week, Danièle speaks with Erin Wagner about what late medieval people meant when they used the word heresy, how the usage …

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Eye on Springfield with Alan Siegel 59:03

2M ago59:03

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Ross is joined by Alan Siegel, senior staff writer at The Ringer and author of Stupid TV, Be More Funny: How the Golden Era of The Simpsons Changed Television -and America- Forever. They discuss the show's early success, influences, production, its place in the culture wars of the early 90s, and much more! Ross and Alan also share their thoughts on…

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Balthild of Francia with Isabel Moreira 54:12

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This year, we’ve spent some good quality time with early medieval queens, digging into their mysterious and spectacular lives and reigns. And when it comes to the spectacular, it’s hard to compete with the star of this week’s episode, a woman who arrived in Francia a slave, rose to become a queen, and then ascended to the heavens as a saint. This w…

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McCarthy v. Murrow with Brad Schwartz 2:28:17

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Ross talks to writer and historian A. Brad Schwartz about the showdown between Senator Joseph McCarthy and broadcaster Edward R. Murrow as depicted in "Good Night and Good Luck", both on screen and stage. They discuss domestic containment, the evolution of broadcast news, and much more! FURTHER READING: Cloud, Stanley and Lynne Olson. The Murrow Bo…

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How Mathematics can Solve Real-World Mysteries with Ingrid Daubechies 28:22

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In this episode, Fred Lawrence speaks with Ingrid Daubechies, James B. Duke Distinguished Professor Emerita of Mathematics at Duke University and a National Medal of Science recipient. Daubechies takes us from her childhood fascination with calculating multiples to her groundbreaking work on wavelets—mathematical building blocks that have revolutio…

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Medieval Vampire Epidemics with John Blair 49:15

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As the nights get longer and spookier, there's one thing that's guaranteed to make our hair stand on end: corpses that just won’t stay dead. Especially the ones interested in eating us. This week, Danièle speaks with John Blair about who refused to rest in peace in the Middle Ages, how medieval people attempted to keep the dead buried, and why some…

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Episode 115: Mark Christian on Frederick Douglass 1:00:56

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Dr. Mark Christian (Lehman College Professor in Africana Studies & Sociology) talks about his latest book, Frederick Douglass: A life in American History (Bloomsbury 2025) with his Lehman colleague Dr. Gillian Bayne. To learn more, visit IndoorVoicesPodcast.com.By Indoor Voices

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Podcast of the Living Dead with Sarah Juliet Lauro 58:34

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Ross talks to Dr. Sarah Juliet Lauro about her book The Transatlantic Zombie: Slavery, Rebellion, and Living Death. They discuss where the zombie comes from, what it has represented historically, and how and why it continues to resonate. Happy Halloween! FURTHER READING: Lauro, Sarah Juliet. The Transatlantic Zombie: Slavery, Rebellion, and Living …

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The Two Hundred Years' War with Michael Livingston 44:59

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Although a lot of medieval history is murky, the whys and wherefores – not to mention the timeline – of the Hundred Years’ War are firmly nailed down. Or are they? This week, Danièle speaks with Michael Livingston about why the Hundred Years’ War should actually be called the Two Hundred Years’ War, what actually touched off the conflict, and why w…

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Full Moon Rising with Chris Olson 1:28:47

2M ago1:28:47

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Ross and Ryan are joined by returning guest Dr. Christopher Olson to talk about the career of filmmaker Charles Band! They discuss the director's filmography, his methods, and his influences. They also talk about the style and legacy of indie film-making in the era of home video. And make sure to check out our previous episode with Chris, all about…

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Medieval Animal Names with Ben Parsons 44:19

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Since time immemorial, we've given animals names, from the sublime to the utterly ridiculous. For everyone who’s looked at a puppy or a kitten and wondered what it should be called – and then called it an embarrassingly silly nickname anyway – this episode is for you. This week, Danièle speaks with Ben Parsons about what medieval people named their…

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Episode 114: Reitz and Rutigliano on female anger 1:33:34

2M ago1:33:34

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Drs. Caroline Reitz and Olivia Rutigliano discuss Dr. Reitz's book Female Anger in Crime Fiction and the way anger is portrayed in popular culture, the role that anger plays, its potential and its limits. Visit IndoorVoicesPodcast.com for more.By Indoor Voices

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Jeffrey Weinstock's Flying Circus 1:34:43

2M ago1:34:43

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And now for something completely different. Ross and Ryan are joined by Dr. Jeffrey Weinstock to discuss the cultural history of famed British comedy troupe Monty Python. They discuss the group's influences and output, English absurdist comedy, fandom as a language, and much more. FURTHER READING: Weinstock, Jeffrey (ed. with Kate Egan). And Now fo…

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Medieval Wolves with Elizabeth Marshall 39:26

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In the dark forests of the Middle Ages – and the modern stories we tell about it – lurks a powerful, beautiful predator. Sometimes big and bad, sometimes a figure of admiration, the medieval wolf was such a big part of English culture, that it found its way not just into stories, but into the language itself. This week, Danièle speaks with Elizabet…

5M ago48:20

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This week, in celebration of Episode 300, Danièle answers your questions on everything from Hastings to hose, with a couple of surprises along the way. You can support this podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists And join on This is History's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thisishistory and use the code 'glassking' to ge…