It seems like more and more stories are being reported of rowdy audiences ruining theatrical performances with drunken fighting and… *adult behavior*. Are producers to be believed that this signals a post-pandemic crisis of ornery audiences? Is this the end of art as we know it?? ARE WE BEING MELODRAMATIC???

What do you get when you cross a goat, an elephant, a horse, and a phallic symbol for Jesus? Unicorns, of course! Step aside, Bronies: we’re going to candy mountain.

It’s Easter, which on “Created Things” means rad(ish) conversations about weird Resurrection-inspired art traditions. This time, lettuce enlighten you about the quirky symbolism and deep emotion behind Jesus with a shovel and a sun hat. Make sure to turnip the volume in this one so you don’t moss any of these cool cucumbers’ hot takes.

The boys are back at it with the second annual Fake Saints Final Four, ranking the worst and weirdest made-up martyrs and unreal religious from history and pop culture alike. What does your favorite fake saint say about you? And why do you even have a fake saint, you weirdo?

To some artists, even a simple scrap of paper can inspire amazing projects. That’s just the case for our guest Julian Curi, a multitalented filmmaker and fabricator (among other things) whose paper-based “animations” and behind-the-scenes videos are inspiring other creatives all over the world!  

Check out Julian's social media, and gofundme for Gruff:  

https://www.gofundme.com/f/lets-finish-gruff-a-paper-short-film 

https://www.instagram.com/righteousrobot/ 

https://twitter.com/juliancuri 

**There was an issue in recording where we unfortunately we're not able to get Julian's video, but we intended to have it for the recording. Apologies for any confusion during the podcast when mentioned.**

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In our grand finale to our Renfestuary series, we go the weirdest we’ve ever gone, exploring a long forgotten but once bafflingly popular art form from Medieval Catholicism. You are not prepared for this. We are barely prepared for this. Proceed with ye olde caution: beyond this place, thar be private parts.  

Check out Kunera to learn more about the pins mentioned in this episode: 

https://kunera.nl/ 

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day the Medieval way with our second Ren-Fest-Ruary (we couldn’t think of anything better) episode: heart shaped books! Why do these exist?? And more importantly, what do they say about looooove?  

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Bardcore theme song created by Hildegard Von Blingin’

The undisputed queen of bardcore joins Jacob and Father Gabriel for the first installment of Ren Festruary (working title), a full month of medieval content! We talk the evolution of modern medieval music, historical misunderstandings, and famous pickle salesmen in a conversation that’ll have you craving turkey legs.  

Check out Hildegard Von Blingin’s YouTube and Spotify: 

https://www.youtube.com/@Hildegardvonblingin

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5BSPl6yCVGvrCyKUp2peGM?si=k8K4OirXTNOL0bQzVecD-A  

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Bardcore theme song created by Hildegard Von Blingin’

Run away and join the circus with Jacob and Father Gabriel as they sit down with national circus chaplain and national liaison to the USCCB for circus, Father Frank Cancro. With a front row seat to this too-often misunderstood art form, they discuss everything from radical acceptance to ridiculous clown acts.

For more on Frank Cancro's mission and how you can contribute, check out Circus Ministry, and Showpeople's Winter Quarters at the links below:

https://www.circusministry.com/ 

https://showpeopleswinterquarters.org/ 

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What buzzwords would you permanently delete from the art world if you could? This week on Created Things, Jacob and Father Gabriel explore the world of artistic buzzwords, delving deep into world of artspeak and and its gatekeeping weirdness.

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