The Maniculum Podcast

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June 11, 2022 Perlesvaus Pt. 8, or, the Rom-Com Quest
We are back yet again with Perlesvaus, and our heroes (questionable) have found the one stretch of land in all England where there is no hermitage! Not only that, we get some interesting fourth wall breaks - our narrator knows he's inconsistent, but is that his fault? Nah!
1 hr 33 min
May 28, 2022 A Variety of Articles, or, Dick Magic
We've collected some of or favorite academic articles to share with you! While these articles aren't attached to texts, they do contain a lot of fantastic ideas for you to use in your next game or novel!
2 hr 11 min
May 14, 2022 Perlesvaus Pt. VII, or, Smaller than a Breadfox
Welcome back to Perlesvaus! What can possibly go wrong in this episode? Who will Knights of the Round Table behead this time? And what sort of terrifying creatures will we encounter? Something smaller than a breadfox, that's for sure!
1 hr 48 min
April 16, 2022 4/20 Cannabis Special, or, the High Middle Ages
Come join us as we explore cannabis and hemp usage throughout the middle ages (and earlier) with special guest and marijuana expert, Alaina! Hemp has been grown and ingested worldwide for thousands of years. Don't let preconceived notions of this plant fool you!
1 hr 39 min
April 02, 2022 Perlesvaus, Part 6, or, Giant Pillow (No, Literally)
Oh boy, we're back with another "season" of everyone's favorite medieval comedy soap opera, Perlesvaus! We've got classic Dungeons and Dragons shenanigans in this one, from sultry maidens to sleeping with your armor on. What mischief (and war crimes) will Percival get into next?
1 hr 34 min
March 19, 2022 The Debate of the Carpenter’s Tools, or, Drunken Fantasia
In this episode, we take on medieval rap battles- that is, Middle English debate poetry! The Debate of the Carpenter’s Tools provides a humorous look inside the medieval guild life, carpentry’s specific tools, and the dangers of the love of ale.
1 hr 46 min
February 19, 2022 Perlesvaus, Pt. 5, or, Gawain’s Homoerotic Thirst
We're continuing with Percival's Murderhobo adventure with part five of Perlesvaus! The rampaging continues for Percival, but we get some new homoerotic undertones from Gawain. Join us for more laughs, digressions, and meta gaming in this episode!
1 hr 53 min
February 05, 2022 Brendan the Navigator Pt. 2, or, New Heresy Just Dropped
Join us for the conclusion Saint Brendan's Voyage, where we evaluate Brendan's leadership acumen, his seafaring ability, and overall sainthood. Spoiler: none of them are great.
57 min
January 22, 2022 Brendan the Navigator, or, Resplendent Hot-Boi
Come "row about" with us with the tale of Brendan the Navigator! This Irish immram explores the wonders of the Atlantic, but not too many of them, because Brendan just keeps going in a circle. His title really is quite the misnomer.
1 hr 45 min
January 08, 2022 Perlesvaus, Pt. 4, or, The Sumptuary Laws of Target
Happy New Year! We hope you're jumping into 2022 with resolutions ablaze, but as for us, we're settling back into our goal to finish Perlesvaus. Our excellent narrator throws Percival and the other Arthurian knights into some pretty "hairy" situations in these branches!
1 hr 44 min