Fortune's Wheel: A Podcast History of Our Medieval Story

SEASON 1: The Danish Conquest of England

EPISODE 9: A Snake in the Grass

Meet Eadric Streona—the ultimate medieval backstabber. In this episode, we dive into the life of the man known as Aethelred II’s treacherous right hand… and one of the most reviled figures in English history.

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SEASON 1: The Danish Conquest of England

EPISODE 8: Sermo Lupi ad Anglos

As Vikings tighten their grip on England, one fiery voice rises from the chaos—Wulfstan, Archbishop of York. In this episode, we unpack his legendary sermon, a rare Anglo-Saxon document that blames England’s collapse not just on the Danes... but on the English themselves.

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I'd like offer a little mid-week BONUS episode! What's it about? Well, it's a BONUS episode, so I guess you're just going to have to download and listen. Seriously, I'm really excited about this one as it just ties so much..."background information"...into our larger narrative so far.

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I'd like offer a little mid-week BONUS episode! What's it about? Well, it's a BONUS episode, so I guess you're just going to have to download and listen. Seriously, I'm really excited about this one as it just ties so much..."background information"...into our larger narrative so far.

As always, please continue to Download (and Subscribe) on your favorite podcast app or site, such as Apple Podcast, Spotify, Anchor, Podcast Addict, Breaker, and so on. Also, search for us on Facebook (Fortune's Wheel Podcast), on Twitter (@WheelPodcast), and Instagram (@fortunes_wheel_podcast).

Finally, this episode is nothing more than a big THANK YOU to you for your continued support and recent growth. Please SHARE this podcast with everyone you know. 

SEASON 1: The Danish Conquest of England

Miniseries: 11th Century Ireland

EPISODE 6: Imparator Scottorum

Brian Boru’s story comes to a close—but not quietly. In this episode, we follow Ireland’s legendary High King to his final stand and ask a deeper question: What does true revolution look like in the medieval world?

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Brian just won't stop. In fact, he's even got a cool new nickname: Brian Boru. Today, we see the end this Irishman's story and we ask ourselves an important question: What exactly is "revolution"? I hope you enjoy the show.

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SEASON 1: The Danish Conquest of England

Miniseries: 11th Century Ireland

EPISODE 5: The Rise of Brian Boru

Vikings came to Ireland—but the real drama was already there. In this episode, we explore how Norse traders reshaped the coasts while the Irish clashed endlessly inland. Enter Brian Boru, the rising warlord who aimed for nothing less than the High Kingship of all Ireland… Vikings included.

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Ah...the Emerald Isle. This mysterious land was also impacted by Vikings, though in a much different way than their English and Welsh neighbors. See, these Vikings kept to the coasts and harbors, but due to the trade initiated, Ireland became a very interesting place, especially since the main points of conflict didn't lie with the Vikings exactly...the Irish were notorious for territorial infighting. This is the first of two parts establishing Ireland as another critical component to the story of the late middle ages. On today's episode, we meet Brian Boru and watch his meteoric rise to Ireland's "high kingship" dominating all who cross his path - and "all" means ALL...I'm looking at you, Vikings.

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SEASON 1: The Danish Conquest of England

Standalone: Viking Exploration

EPISODE 4: Off the Map

While England thrashes in chaos, we head west—aboard Viking longships. In this episode, we explore how Norse explorers settled Iceland and Greenland, and how Leif Eriksson reached the New World centuries before Columbus. Meet legends like Erik the Red and discover the wild, windswept edge of medieval history.

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SEASON 1: The Danish Conquest of England

EPISODE 3: A Storm In Every Port

Between 991 and 1012, England enters a slow-burning crisis. As King Aethelred II fights to hold his throne and Sweyn Forkbeard presses his claim from across the sea, the stage is set for a clash that will upend the Anglo-Saxon world. We explore the military, political, and personal threads that define this era—including the introduction of Emma of Normandy, one of the most consequential women of medieval Europe.

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