This episode we step up the moral clarity with Blessed Claire of Rimini. Make no mistake this is no Poor Claire, this lady had it all: delicate clothes, obliging servants, poisoned frogs, and all the pincers she could eat. Plus, Anna and Matt ruin several films you might like (sorry).

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This episode we get dressed up in our best iron garments and talk about the life and times of Margaret of Hungary. Starting out strong and predictably as a rich kid (a fact she totally hated or so she said) she went on to found a monastery, kidnap some people for feminism, do a lot of counting, and even managed to bounce back from a pillow based controversy to become a saint eventually. Plus, Anna makes the ultimate sacrifice to get the podcast recorded and Matthew shares some revealing statistics about…YOU!.

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Everybody be on your best behavior because we’ve got an actual expert on saints on the podcast.

Please enjoy this interview with author/artist/scholar Amy Jeffs the author of the new book: Saints: A New Legendary of Heroes, Humans, and Magic (the perfect Christmas present and available wherever good books are sold). It’s a fun interview where we learn about the book, how she came to be fascinated by saints, medieval fashion, unexpected cherries, and riding peacocks. Plus, Amy tell us the tale of the super fun and bloody martyrdom of Saint Thomas Becket. So please enjoy (and buy her book) and we’ll get back to the usual programming next week.

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Lock yourself in this today and enjoy the tales of the life of Saint Christina of Markyate. A nice lady who was prone to be locked up by her parents, creepy archbishops, and even her "friends" but it was all worth it in the end for her to gain her miraculous powers of being able to read minds and salads(?). Plus, Anna has some miraculous good news and Matthew is angry at everybody except people he isn’t.

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We start off strong with a cool name and then it’s all downhill from there as we talk about the life and times of Saint Pelagia the Harlot. A crowd of people looking at her ass (by which we mean donkey) leads to a nosey bishop making her feel bad for selling her ass (by which we mean her ass) and then it’s all fake eunuchs and eating disorders until she’s dead on a pile of olives. We also try to answer the age old question of whether actors are a good hang or not. Plus Anna faces some harsh karma and Matthew promises to invite Anna to the next Saint Misbehavin’ staff meeting.

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This month’s episode is pure poetry as we bust into the life and times of the highly recommended Saint Giles. He’s a sweet, if chronically misunderstood, man who loved animals and solitude and we discuss his close relationship with a deer, a king who does not know when he’s not wanted, his “expertise” in lactation, and whether PETA is front for Big Meat. Plus, in a shocking move, Anna Climbs a hill and, predictably, Matthew has another giant baby.

In today’s episode we try to figure out how important being real is to being a good person with the life(?) and after life of Saint Philomena. From humble beginnings as a pile of dust, she became the daughter of a Greek King and, after several false starts, a martyr. Along he way we meet ham wives, questionable nuns, and have a run in with our old nemesis, Emperor Diocletian (booooooo!). Plus, Anna and Matthew try desperately to scrounge for some corporate sponsorship and ice cream.

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Were back in Italy (do we ever really leave) with the life and times of Saint Benedict of Nursia. In this episode we uncover a royal conspiracy discover the origins of HR departments and get deep into the life of Saint benedict and his sister (she comes into the story late or was she there the whole time!?).  Plus, Anna and Matthew express real gratitude to all the fine folks who came to our live show.

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In our first ever live show we talk about the life of Saint Kevin. A solitary guy who isn’t afraid to throw a lady out of his cave to get what he wants. A friend to all the animals whether they are blackbirds, geese, or otters but skylarks can go straight to hell! Plus, our audience sees a menagerie of animals and we establish that one member of a couple is more bless than the other (and why).

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