PONTIFACTS: Ranking the Popes

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PONTIFACTS: Ranking the Popes episodes

April 21, 2025 Sede Vacante: Pope Francis Obituary
Today, Pope Francis died at the age of 88.
In this brief obituary, we reflect on the life and papacy of Pope Francis, briefly discuss what is to come in terms of funeral and conclave, and express our appreciation.
15 min
April 14, 2025 149. Benedict IX Part 2
And he's back! ...or is he? In his episode, we discuss unfortunate PontiFACTS, deal with the rabble rabble, and ask ourselves, how do we get back here? Remember, you can sign up for our patreon now, and help us reach our goal of $40 million dollars to buy the papacy!

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20 min
March 31, 2025 148. Sylvester III
So Benedict IX has been forced out of Rome and deposed, and a new pope is needed! In steps Sylvester III. Can he turn things around? In his episode, we discuss the most bigamous diocese, and trying your luck a little too far.

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28 min
March 25, 2025 Crossover: The Agony and the Ecstasy with Biopic: A Podcast Story
This week, we were invited by the delightful Sara and Rena from Biopic: A Podcast Story to watch and discuss the 1965 classic, The Agony and the Ecstasy! Join us for a foray into bad actors, bad acting, great discussion, and Bry's favourite time period!
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1 hr 35 min
March 17, 2025 147. Benedict IX
Are you ready for the "Demon from Hell" Pope, who broke all of the rules, including ours?!
In his episode, we discuss so many crimes, exiles, attempted murders, and oddly placed omens...
31 min
March 03, 2025 146. John XIX
Pope John XIX, the "bilious barnacle" assumes the papacy after his brother's death, but sadly, will bring none of his pizzaz. In his episode, we discuss bribery, greed, renegging on promises and changing ones mind... and indulgences!!!!

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46 min
February 17, 2025 145. Benedict VIII
Benedict VIII marks the (second) beginning of the "Tusculan Papacy", but will he take after his Pornocracy predecessors? In his episode, we discuss a potential precedent set, Norman alliances, Saracen invasions, and the Truce of God.

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56 min
February 03, 2025 Bonus: Intelligent Speech 2024 PontiVROOM!
In anticipation of Intelligent Speech 2025 happening THIS WEEKEND, we're releasing our 2024 presentation! The 2024 theme was Contingencies, and we discussed the history of the Popemobile, and how it has changed to meet the various needs of different pontiffs.
There is still time to join us for Intelligent Speech 2025: Deception, where we will be talking about the Knights Templar, and the origins of the Friday the 13th myths. Tickets are available at https://intelligentspeechonline.com/ and you will get a discount on your ticket if you use code PONTIFACTS at checkout.
41 min
January 20, 2025 144. Sergius IV
You've had Pope John ("Drizzly") Cock, are you now ready for Peter Pigsnout?
In his episode, we discuss his daring assassination plot, which did not happen, his kicking off of the Great Schism, which did not happen, and his call for the First Crusade... which also did not happen.

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47 min
January 06, 2025 143. John XVIII
Another John! This time with the most unfortunate nickname we have ever given, and its not even entirely our fault. In his episode, we'll discuss the shuffling of German diocese, being a nice guy, and a shocking reason to bring up the diptychs!!
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34 min