The Court Jester
A podcast by Kleio Pethainou - Duminică
47 Episoade
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“Three Blind Men Walk Into an Inn…” (and it just gets worse)
Publicat: 04.05.2025 -
Impostures, or Maqamat al-Hariri, with Peter Konieczny
Publicat: 20.04.2025 -
Glow Up or Blow Up?
Publicat: 06.04.2025 -
Gombert
Publicat: 23.03.2025 -
The Tale of Jaufre with Anne Lister
Publicat: 09.03.2025 -
The priest and the woman
Publicat: 23.02.2025 -
Dead to Her
Publicat: 09.02.2025 -
Sex Education, Medieval Style
Publicat: 29.04.2024 -
How to Get Rid of Your Mother (Legally, and with Profit)
Publicat: 14.04.2024 -
Barrabam! A Good Friday Fabliau About Liturgical Chaos
Publicat: 31.03.2024 -
The Fart That Changed the Afterlife
Publicat: 30.03.2024 -
When in Doubt, Bribe the Bishop
Publicat: 19.03.2024 -
How to Test Your Wife’s Love
Publicat: 10.03.2024 -
The Belt - Or, How to Win Back Your Husband by Seducing Him as a Man
Publicat: 03.03.2024 -
The Lombard Who Wanted Twelve Wives
Publicat: 25.02.2024 -
A Medieval Guide to Cheating Gracefully
Publicat: 18.02.2024 -
Auberee - Mistress of the Needle, Queen of the Scheme
Publicat: 11.02.2024 -
Hot Bath, Cold Betrayal
Publicat: 04.02.2024 -
Heaven’s Worst Day at the Office
Publicat: 28.01.2024 -
A Crane for a f***
Publicat: 21.01.2024
The Court Jester is a storytelling podcast that dives into the sauciest, funniest, and most outrageous stories of the Middle Ages. Hosted by medievalist and humour scholar Kleio Pethainou, each episode brings you a real tale from medieval literature—fabliaux, fables, legends, and more—featuring scandal, fart jokes, sex, tricksters, and chaotic peasant drama.Think rude jokes, wild mishaps and the messiest love triangles you’ve never heard of (but absolutely should).⚔️ Based on real medieval texts📜 Translated and adapted with historical context🎭 Told with flair, irreverence, and dark humourIf you're into medieval history, historical comedy, uncensored storytelling, or want to laugh at the weirdest things humans used to do—this one’s for you.🔔 New episodes every other week. Support the show on Patreon for bonus content and medieval mischief. Get bonus content and other good things on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
