PONTIFACTS: Ranking the Popes https://pontifacts.podbean.com A light hearted, only slightly blasphemous papal history podcast, ranking the Popes from Peter to Leo XIV Mon, 25 May 2026 00:04:00 -0700 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2018 . All rights reserved. History 1440 serial Welcome to Pontifacts; ranking all the Popes from Peter to Francis! In this light-hearted, only slightly blasphemous podcast, Bry and Fry go through the lives of the Pontiffs, and rate them based on our very valid and not subjective at all categories, to determine which Pope was the popiest Pope that ever Poped. Pontifacts Pontifacts No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/883815/Pontifacts_Logo_70.jpg PONTIFACTS: Ranking the Popes https://pontifacts.podbean.com 144 144 1. On This Rock, I Will Build My Podcast 1. On This Rock, I Will Build My Podcast https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/1-on-this-rock-i-will-build-my-podcast/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/1-on-this-rock-i-will-build-my-podcast/#comments Mon, 21 May 2018 13:45:58 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/1-on-this-rock-i-will-build-my-podcast-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Welcome to Pontifacts; ranking all the Popes from Peter to Francis! In this light-hearted, only slightly blasphemous podcast, Bry and Fry go through the lives of the Pontiffs, and rate them based on our very valid and not subjective at all categories, to determine which Pope was the popiest Pope that ever Poped.

In this episode, we introduce our concept, our ranking rounds, and discuss how to become a Pope!

 

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]]> Welcome to Pontifacts; ranking all the Popes from Peter to Francis! In this light-hearted, only slightly blasphemous podcast, Bry and Fry go through the lives of the Pontiffs, and rate them based on our very valid and not subjective at all categories, to determine which Pope was the popiest Pope that ever Poped.

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2152 1 1 full 2. Look How Big My Hat Is! 2. Look How Big My Hat Is! https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/2-look-how-big-my-hat-is/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/2-look-how-big-my-hat-is/#comments Thu, 24 May 2018 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/2-look-how-big-my-hat-is-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 What is a Pope? What does a Pope do? What is an average day for a Pope? These questions answered, and more, in the second half of our series introduction!

 

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]]> What is a Pope? What does a Pope do? What is an average day for a Pope? These questions answered, and more, in the second half of our series introduction!

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 1581 1 2 full 3. Peter 3. Peter https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/3-peter/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/3-peter/#comments Mon, 28 May 2018 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/3-peter-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Our first Pope, St. Peter, is the rock on which the Catholic Church was built – but was this a wise decision? In this episode, we discuss Peter’s life and death, his habit of being a two-faced douche who wrecks parties, and whether or not we think he can defend his circular friends at the end!

 

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]]> Our first Pope, St. Peter, is the rock on which the Catholic Church was built – but was this a wise decision? In this episode, we discuss Peter’s life and death, his habit of being a two-faced douche who wrecks parties, and whether or not we think he can defend his circular friends at the end!

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 3692 1 3 full 4. Linus 4. Linus https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/4-linus/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/4-linus/#comments Mon, 04 Jun 2018 04:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/4-linus-b20ad92a3f22ef6c689de32582cdef30 Our second and lesser known Pope, Linus, had a big act to follow. But he was a talented preacher that drew many converts to the church, and irritated whole cities. In this episode we look at his life, his lips, and ask the question: Is he worthy of a papal bull?

 

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]]> Our second and lesser known Pope, Linus, had a big act to follow. But he was a talented preacher that drew many converts to the church, and irritated whole cities. In this episode we look at his life, his lips, and ask the question: Is he worthy of a papal bull?

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2042 1 4 full 5. Anacletus 5. Anacletus https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/5-anacletus/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/5-anacletus/#comments Mon, 11 Jun 2018 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/5-anacletus-65a572e3651c8a8e18212f1c556c33d3 Pope Anacletus... or Pope Cletus... or both? Our third pope has contributed quite a lot to the confusion of the early papal orders. In this episode, we'll examine his lasting contributions of the papacy, and decide once and for all if he is one or two people.

Side Note: Fry's audio is a bit warbly in this episode; chalk it up to growing pains of the new podcast!

 

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]]> Pope Anacletus... or Pope Cletus... or both? Our third pope has contributed quite a lot to the confusion of the early papal orders. In this episode, we'll examine his lasting contributions of the papacy, and decide once and for all if he is one or two people.

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]]> Pontifacts false No 1878 1 5 full 6. Clement 6. Clement https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/6-clement/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/6-clement/#comments Mon, 18 Jun 2018 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/6-clement-3ed6a17580ad11a54b78183eb936acc5 Pope Clement I arguably has one of the most interesting lives of the early popes, and not just because of the fan fiction written about him! In this episode, we tackle his fantastical life story, his dramatic legacy, and how he is still relevant in 2018.

 

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]]> Pope Clement I arguably has one of the most interesting lives of the early popes, and not just because of the fan fiction written about him! In this episode, we tackle his fantastical life story, his dramatic legacy, and how he is still relevant in 2018.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 3211 1 6 full 7. Evaristus 7. Evaristus https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/7-evaristus/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/7-evaristus/#comments Mon, 25 Jun 2018 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/7-evaristus-8db0442c6e082bd60eb8f39af5a37095 Evaristus 'dat pope guy' suffers from a lack of information and sources, but there is still fun to be had! In this episode, we discuss his intense commitment to church ordinations, his distinctive facial expressions, and whether or not it is better to be nommed, or beheaded.

 

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]]> Evaristus 'dat pope guy' suffers from a lack of information and sources, but there is still fun to be had! In this episode, we discuss his intense commitment to church ordinations, his distinctive facial expressions, and whether or not it is better to be nommed, or beheaded.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 1987 1 7 full 8. Alexander I 8. Alexander I https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/8-alexander-i/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/8-alexander-i/#comments Mon, 02 Jul 2018 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/8-alexander-i-c2f3ac038bd18f7e58a060674864243d Pope Alexander I was the first pope to have connections in the imperial court - and this would have significant impact on the Roman Christian world, especially for Alexander himself. This week we will discuss his early life, the conversions of his papacy, and the debate over where he ended up in the end.

 

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]]> Pope Alexander I was the first pope to have connections in the imperial court - and this would have significant impact on the Roman Christian world, especially for Alexander himself. This week we will discuss his early life, the conversions of his papacy, and the debate over where he ended up in the end.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2644 1 8 full 9. Sixtus I 9. Sixtus I https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/9-sixtus-i/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/9-sixtus-i/#comments Mon, 09 Jul 2018 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/9-sixtus-i-6ca377df35ad820876d6f28d701fa9da Sixtus I, or Xystus has a short episode of shortness, but he still managed to make a few contributions that make for interesting discussion! This week, we'll discuss apostolic letters, no-touchy, and nicknames for bald people.

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]]> Sixtus I, or Xystus has a short episode of shortness, but he still managed to make a few contributions that make for interesting discussion! This week, we'll discuss apostolic letters, no-touchy, and nicknames for bald people.

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]]> Pontifacts false No 1703 1 9 full 10. Telesphorus 10. Telesphorus https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/10-telesphorus/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/10-telesphorus/#comments Mon, 23 Jul 2018 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/10-telesphorus-fd8d75343e40989c4735f687f33f5cd6 Telesphorus started his life in a very different way than the rest of our earlier popes, but this may have made him the perfect candidate for the time. In this episode, we'll discuss where he might have come from, and why he is the Hallmark Card Pope of the Holidays.

 

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]]> Telesphorus started his life in a very different way than the rest of our earlier popes, but this may have made him the perfect candidate for the time. In this episode, we'll discuss where he might have come from, and why he is the Hallmark Card Pope of the Holidays.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2777 1 10 full 11. Hyginus 11. Hyginus https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/11-hyginus/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/11-hyginus/#comments Mon, 06 Aug 2018 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/11-hyginus-05d15bc1b8e904dfc036f4c72a5c0503 Pope Hyginus, or Inigo (insert Princess Bride reference here), is said to have held the papacy in a time of relative peace. But is that true? How recent, or short was this peace? In this episode, we will discuss Hyginus's life, heretics, and church hierarchy, which he may or may not have had anything to do with.

Also, Deacon Dad.

 

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]]> Pope Hyginus, or Inigo (insert Princess Bride reference here), is said to have held the papacy in a time of relative peace. But is that true? How recent, or short was this peace? In this episode, we will discuss Hyginus's life, heretics, and church hierarchy, which he may or may not have had anything to do with.

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2665 11 full 12. Pius I 12. Pius I https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/12-pius-i/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/12-pius-i/#comments Mon, 20 Aug 2018 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/12-pius-i-b3264e86a0832f550a0c8e5a7f59e2be This episode is about Pope Pius I! Or at least, it tries to be, while also touching on all the major figures of second century Christianity that outshone him, including his own brother. We'll discuss Pius's life and contributions, and decide whether or he is an overshadowed gem, or a needle in a haystack. Shepherd of Hermas translation: http://www.earlychristianwritings.com/text/shepherd-lightfoot.html

 

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]]> This episode is about Pope Pius I! Or at least, it tries to be, while also touching on all the major figures of second century Christianity that outshone him, including his own brother. We'll discuss Pius's life and contributions, and decide whether or he is an overshadowed gem, or a needle in a haystack.

Shepherd of Hermas translation: http://www.earlychristianwritings.com/text/shepherd-lightfoot.html

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2951 1 12 full 13. Anicetus 13. Anicetus https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/13-anicetus/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/13-anicetus/#comments Mon, 27 Aug 2018 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/13-anicetus-b0b91bd5b87f313843b9736244c569f9 Anicetus led a life that was "so blameless, that he was a model to every one of Christian perfection" - at least according to his biggest fan from the 1800s. In this episode, we discuss his positions on new heresy, his famous friends, and try to figure out just why Father Francis loves him so much.

 

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]]> Anicetus led a life that was "so blameless, that he was a model to every one of Christian perfection" - at least according to his biggest fan from the 1800s. In this episode, we discuss his positions on new heresy, his famous friends, and try to figure out just why Father Francis loves him so much.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2852 1 13 full Bonus Episode: Papal Audience Bonus Episode: Papal Audience https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-papal-audience/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-papal-audience/#comments Wed, 29 Aug 2018 10:50:46 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/bonus-episode-papal-audience-ddbe878825d61473758f28eafbc5b4bd Surprise! We have a bonus episode to share Bry's Papal Audience experience, and for our exciting announcement - WE ARE NOW ON PATREON! If you'd like to support the show and ensure tons of popey goodness for a long time to come, while being spoiled with bonus material, check us out at https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod

 

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]]> Surprise! We have a bonus episode to share Bry's Papal Audience experience, and for our exciting announcement - WE ARE NOW ON PATREON!

If you'd like to support the show and ensure tons of popey goodness for a long time to come, while being spoiled with bonus material, check us out at

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]]> Pontifacts false No 1760 14 full 14. Soter 14. Soter https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/14-soter/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/14-soter/#comments Mon, 03 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/14-soter-de0c76366bdd1b324415c42720ec866e Pope Soter was not a SOTE, and we can say that with relative certainty because we can actually talk about his personality! In this episode, we discuss his life, penance, marriage, papal alms, and ask ourselves if being the goodest boi is bull-worthy.

Stay tuned at the end for an important segment of Popewatch.

 

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]]> Pope Soter was not a SOTE, and we can say that with relative certainty because we can actually talk about his personality! In this episode, we discuss his life, penance, marriage, papal alms, and ask ourselves if being the goodest boi is bull-worthy.

Stay tuned at the end for an important segment of Popewatch.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2756 1 15 full 15. Eleutherius 15. Eleutherius https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/15-eleutherius/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/15-eleutherius/#comments Mon, 10 Sep 2018 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/15-eleutherius-5ff64ab9796032432aae05f01917f8f2 Eleutherius has been claimed as a symbol of national identity, but not at all in the way you would think! In this episode we will discuss what part he plays in a weird stepbrother syndrome, his thoughts about food, and whether or not he had something to do with a mythical English king.

 

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]]> Eleutherius has been claimed as a symbol of national identity, but not at all in the way you would think! In this episode we will discuss what part he plays in a weird stepbrother syndrome, his thoughts about food, and whether or not he had something to do with a mythical English king.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2904 1 16 full 16. Victor I 16. Victor I https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/16-victor-i/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/16-victor-i/#comments Mon, 17 Sep 2018 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/16-victor-i-f2054ef0fc1d7a4c72c061a729e32dff Pope Victor will instigate a lot of firsts for the church, and definitely leaves his mark on history. But is this to his benefit? In this episode, we will discuss Easter, AGAIN, the Pokemon evolution of Jesus, and whether or not Victor sacrificed babies.

 

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]]> Pope Victor will instigate a lot of firsts for the church, and definitely leaves his mark on history. But is this to his benefit? In this episode, we will discuss Easter, AGAIN, the Pokemon evolution of Jesus, and whether or not Victor sacrificed babies.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2767 1 17 full 17. Zephyrinus 17. Zephyrinus https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/17-zephyrinus/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/17-zephyrinus/#comments Sun, 23 Sep 2018 13:42:02 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/17-zephyrinus-f9d5dca735d7f5ef1f7e8ebe480d359b Pope Zephyrinus was 'a simple man, without education', or so we are told. In this episode, we will discuss Zephyrinus's life, his policies, and determine whether or not to take salty sources at face value.

 

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]]> Pope Zephyrinus was 'a simple man, without education', or so we are told. In this episode, we will discuss Zephyrinus's life, his policies, and determine whether or not to take salty sources at face value.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2660 1 18 full 18. Callixtus 18. Callixtus https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/18-callixtus/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/18-callixtus/#comments Mon, 01 Oct 2018 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/18-callixtus-734f341af7aa0e60eba596e3e56ad305 The Catholic Encyclopedia says: "If we knew more of Callixtus from Catholic sources, he would probably appear as one of the greatest of the popes." Instead, the sources we have are from his greatest critics. But is that a bad thing? His enemies have so much to say! In this episode, we discuss Callixtus's adventurous life, his scandalous policies, his cemetery, and determine whether he was a Saint, or a massive sinner.

 

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]]> The Catholic Encyclopedia says: "If we knew more of Callixtus from Catholic sources, he would probably appear as one of the greatest of the popes." Instead, the sources we have are from his greatest critics. But is that a bad thing? His enemies have so much to say! In this episode, we discuss Callixtus's adventurous life, his scandalous policies, his cemetery, and determine whether he was a Saint, or a massive sinner.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 3123 1 19 full 19. Urban I 19. Urban I https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/19-urban-i/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/19-urban-i/#comments Mon, 08 Oct 2018 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/19-urban-i-22e59e357a3059d4e2484a738435bb81 Pope Urban sat on the papal throne, and all he got was the t-shirt... or some accounts would have you believe! But is this an accurate picture of a pope who has achieved literary immortality? In this episode, we will discuss his ordinations, his connection with Saint Cecilia, incorruptible saints, and whether or not he has been fairly judged by time.

 

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]]> Pope Urban sat on the papal throne, and all he got was the t-shirt... or some accounts would have you believe! But is this an accurate picture of a pope who has achieved literary immortality? In this episode, we will discuss his ordinations, his connection with Saint Cecilia, incorruptible saints, and whether or not he has been fairly judged by time.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2744 1 20 full Bonus Episode: The Second Nun's Tale Bonus Episode: The Second Nun's Tale https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-the-second-nuns-tale/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-the-second-nuns-tale/#comments Sun, 14 Oct 2018 14:27:12 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/bonus-episode-the-second-nuns-tale-db2fc97f258ffe31be8cb57c6f085bbb Surprise! Since Pope Urban I is the first pope to leave a lasting mark on famous world literature, we're celebrating with a bonus episode, reading 'The Second Nun's Tale', from Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales.

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]]> Surprise! Since Pope Urban I is the first pope to leave a lasting mark on famous world literature, we're celebrating with a bonus episode, reading 'The Second Nun's Tale', from Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales.

The Second Nun's Tale can be found online here: http://pinkmonkey.com/dl/library1/book0573.pdf

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2067 1 22 full 20. Pontian 20. Pontian https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/20-pontian/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/20-pontian/#comments Mon, 15 Oct 2018 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/20-pontian-8de4d03d7bcd8d35c422a1c208f5d701 Pope Pontian will set a precedent for the church that will resound through to very modern history, and forever change the way the office of Pope is perceived by the world. In this episode, we will discuss his life, his response to the antipope schism, and boopable noses.

 

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]]> Pope Pontian will set a precedent for the church that will resound through to very modern history, and forever change the way the office of Pope is perceived by the world. In this episode, we will discuss his life, his response to the antipope schism, and boopable noses.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2625 1 21 full 21. Anterus 21. Anterus https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/21-anterus/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/21-anterus/#comments Mon, 22 Oct 2018 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/21-anterus-2052db5e47ae5a9d8b6c237a738c8844 Pope Anterus is one of the most unfortunate of the early popes, due to one of the shortest papacies in history. But in this episode, we seek to uncover if he did anything to make this short papacy substantial.

 

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]]> Pope Anterus is one of the most unfortunate of the early popes, due to one of the shortest papacies in history. But in this episode, we seek to uncover if he did anything to make this short papacy substantial.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2017 1 23 full 22. Fabian 22. Fabian https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/22-fabian/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/22-fabian/#comments Mon, 05 Nov 2018 02:00:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/22-fabian-83a5b4307c4248b5b168aebdc91df8ce Pope Fabian definitely has one of the most unique stories of the early Popes. As the first pope appointed by acclamation, he shook things up, and maybe made a few birb-friends along the way.

 

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]]> Pope Fabian definitely has one of the most unique stories of the early Popes. As the first pope appointed by acclamation, he shook things up, and maybe made a few birb-friends along the way.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2556 1 24 full 23. Cornelius 23. Cornelius https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/23-cornelius/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/23-cornelius/#comments Mon, 12 Nov 2018 02:00:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/23-cornelius-c756324bc991c7ab28b4951765cdc1ed Pope Cornelius assumed the papacy in the midst of an extremely violent persecution, after the longest period of no-pope-ness that we've seen yet. Will he lead the church in a new unifying direction, or will he scramble with a fractured and decimated church? In this episode, we discuss his life, his fanboys, and common sense versus orthodoxy.

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]]> Pope Cornelius assumed the papacy in the midst of an extremely violent persecution, after the longest period of no-pope-ness that we've seen yet. Will he lead the church in a new unifying direction, or will he scramble with a fractured and decimated church? In this episode, we discuss his life, his fanboys, and common sense versus orthodoxy.

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]]> Pontifacts false No 3254 1 25 full 24. Lucius 24. Lucius https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/24-lucius/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/24-lucius/#comments Mon, 26 Nov 2018 02:00:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/24-lucius-cb6230c4d4ae0f8d24bb01b05e4bf962 Pope Lucius doesn't have a whole lot of time to make his mark on the church, and he's going to have to spend much of that time on beach vacation. But there are still things to discuss! In this episode, we'll go over his life, his position on the new schism, and the impact his head has on demons.

 

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]]> Pope Lucius doesn't have a whole lot of time to make his mark on the church, and he's going to have to spend much of that time on beach vacation. But there are still things to discuss! In this episode, we'll go over his life, his position on the new schism, and the impact his head has on demons.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2299 1 26 full 25. Stephen I 25. Stephen I https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/25-stephen-i/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/25-stephen-i/#comments Mon, 03 Dec 2018 02:00:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/25-stephen-i-f21a39d7f816ddeb47c1ec246f490f35 Pope Stephen's papacy begins at a time where what is most needed is consistency, and continuity from the previous popes. And he delivers something entirely different instead. In his episode, we will discuss his papacy, his relationship with pope fanboy Cyprian, and try to separate him from two other popes he's often blended into.

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]]> Pope Stephen's papacy begins at a time where what is most needed is consistency, and continuity from the previous popes. And he delivers something entirely different instead. In his episode, we will discuss his papacy, his relationship with pope fanboy Cyprian, and try to separate him from two other popes he's often blended into.

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2619 1 27 full 26. Sixtus II 26. Sixtus II https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/26-sixtus-ii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/26-sixtus-ii/#comments Mon, 10 Dec 2018 02:00:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/26-sixtus-ii-a2f942fc516b72e7267c3fbf396e0f04 Pope Sixtus II is our first second! He is a heavy hitter in the early church, and his tomb is one of the most visited pilgrimage sites of the first martyrs. In this episode we discuss cults and beans, his famous saint companions, his bloody death, and his Renaissance depictions!

 

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]]> Pope Sixtus II is our first second! He is a heavy hitter in the early church, and his tomb is one of the most visited pilgrimage sites of the first martyrs. In this episode we discuss cults and beans, his famous saint companions, his bloody death, and his Renaissance depictions!

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2849 1 28 full 27. Dionysius 27. Dionysius https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/27-dionysius/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/27-dionysius/#comments Mon, 17 Dec 2018 02:00:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/27-dionysius-0d17a95c745a31950bb912567e37c896 This episode is about Pope Dionysius. And Bishop Dionysius, and what Dionysius thought of Dionysius, Dionysius's correspondence with Dionysius, and of course, the Affair of the Dionysii.

 

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]]> This episode is about Pope Dionysius. And Bishop Dionysius, and what Dionysius thought of Dionysius, Dionysius's correspondence with Dionysius, and of course, the Affair of the Dionysii.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2347 1 29 full Bonus Episode: Pope Gifts Bonus Episode: Pope Gifts https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-pope-gifts/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-pope-gifts/#comments Tue, 25 Dec 2018 10:20:42 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/bonus-episode-pope-gifts-aa7549c068f730970f113456d8e226f3 It's a Pontifacts holiday surprise! Join Fry and Bry as we explore some ridiculous pope-themed gifts you COULD have bought for your loved ones this year, and strange gifts that recent popes have received! We will post links to all of the things we are looking at in this episode on Facebook, check it out there! https://www.facebook.com/pontifactspod/

 

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]]> It's a Pontifacts holiday surprise! Join Fry and Bry as we explore some ridiculous pope-themed gifts you COULD have bought for your loved ones this year, and strange gifts that recent popes have received!

We will post links to all of the things we are looking at in this episode on Facebook, check it out there!

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]]> Pontifacts false No 1762 1 30 full 28. Felix I 28. Felix I https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/28-felix-i/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/28-felix-i/#comments Mon, 07 Jan 2019 02:00:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/28-felix-i-438a2228b1817536d0709bb3d379d4e9 We're ringing in the new year with a new Pope, facing old problems!

In his episode, we'll look at the drastic lengths required to deal with pesky Paul of Samosata, how Queen Zenobia of Palmyra factors in, and maybe new, maybe old tradition of graveside martyrdom commemoration.

 

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]]> We're ringing in the new year with a new Pope, facing old problems!

In his episode, we'll look at the drastic lengths required to deal with pesky Paul of Samosata, how Queen Zenobia of Palmyra factors in, and maybe new, maybe old tradition of graveside martyrdom commemoration.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2291 1 31 full 29. Eutychian 29. Eutychian https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/29-eutychian/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/29-eutychian/#comments Mon, 14 Jan 2019 02:00:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/29-eutychian-060df2b1f32edb70373efa73ce9819f5 Was Pope Eutychian even a pope at all? Historians will argue, and the mass destruction of Christian records during the Diocletian persecutions will obfuscate the answers. In this episode, we'll spend some time recapping the state of the empire, and then try to determine a feasible schedule to bury over 300 martyrs in 8 years.

 

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]]> Was Pope Eutychian even a pope at all? Historians will argue, and the mass destruction of Christian records during the Diocletian persecutions will obfuscate the answers. In this episode, we'll spend some time recapping the state of the empire, and then try to determine a feasible schedule to bury over 300 martyrs in 8 years.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 1911 1 32 full 30. Caius 30. Caius https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/30-caius/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/30-caius/#comments Mon, 21 Jan 2019 02:00:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/30-caius-a970d09d70f0bb2310baf3d124e01d13 Pope Caius the Dalmatian was somehow related to one of the most important emperors in Roman history, and also maybe a saint. Also maybe that saint was faced with some incest? And maybe he was REALLY old when he became pope. This is an episode with many mysteries!

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]]> Pope Caius the Dalmatian was somehow related to one of the most important emperors in Roman history, and also maybe a saint. Also maybe that saint was faced with some incest? And maybe he was REALLY old when he became pope. This is an episode with many mysteries!

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]]> Pontifacts false No 3095 1 33 full 31. Marcellinus 31. Marcellinus https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/31-marcellinus/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/31-marcellinus/#comments Mon, 28 Jan 2019 02:00:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/31-marcellinus-b462f2e226e4f8279024e34bff42a50c There is nothing we can say here without giving it all away. You're just going to have to listen.

 

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]]> There is nothing we can say here without giving it all away. You're just going to have to listen.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2746 1 34 full 32. Marcellus I 32. Marcellus I https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/32-marcellus-i/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/32-marcellus-i/#comments Mon, 04 Feb 2019 02:00:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/32-marcellus-i-feb9af1ef64f47ea87d83c668b60915e Marcellus came to the papacy in the lull of the brutal Diocletian persecutions. In this episode, we'll discuss how he did right by his predecessor, re-organized a devastated Church, and then got sucked into internal chaos under Heraclius the jerk.

 

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]]> Marcellus came to the papacy in the lull of the brutal Diocletian persecutions. In this episode, we'll discuss how he did right by his predecessor, re-organized a devastated Church, and then got sucked into internal chaos under Heraclius the jerk.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2224 1 35 full 33. Eusebius 33. Eusebius https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/33-eusebius/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/33-eusebius/#comments Mon, 11 Feb 2019 02:00:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/33-eusebius-036af1ba28e423db506cd822093bb822 Eusebius, not THAT Eusebius, didn't really have a chance. He probably should have stayed a physician.

 

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]]> Eusebius, not THAT Eusebius, didn't really have a chance. He probably should have stayed a physician.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 1417 1 36 full 34. Militiades 34. Militiades https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/34-militiades/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/34-militiades/#comments Mon, 18 Feb 2019 02:00:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/34-militiades-726bb0e00753c59f22847804ed952098 Support Pontifacts: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod

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]]> Support Pontifacts:
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]]> Pontifacts false No 3220 1 37 full 35. Sylvester I 35. Sylvester I https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/35-sylvester-i/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/35-sylvester-i/#comments Mon, 25 Feb 2019 02:00:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/35-sylvester-i-9231c2eedeb0f3712ee480144a4b7e89 We have reached the papacy of the Council of Nicaea! But come back for that next week., because we're going to spend as much time on it this week as Sylvester did. In this episode, we will discuss his papacy, unpack legends, talk about a dragon, and yell at him to "go!"

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]]> We have reached the papacy of the Council of Nicaea! But come back for that next week., because we're going to spend as much time on it this week as Sylvester did. In this episode, we will discuss his papacy, unpack legends, talk about a dragon, and yell at him to "go!"

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]]> Pontifacts false No 3790 1 38 full Council Episode: The Council of Nicaea Council Episode: The Council of Nicaea https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-the-council-of-nicaea/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-the-council-of-nicaea/#comments Mon, 04 Mar 2019 02:00:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/bonus-episode-the-council-of-nicaea-60bd9e986bd88ffa8ce3e069c598e5fa Support Pontifacts: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod

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]]> Support Pontifacts:
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]]> Pontifacts false No 3469 1 39 full 36. Mark I 36. Mark I https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/36-mark-i/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/36-mark-i/#comments Mon, 11 Mar 2019 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/36-mark-i-c554b0d1677bb6af5c6d52866feab449 Pope Mark I witnessed many significant shifts during his early church career, so by the time he became pope, it was practically time for a break. In this episode, we introduce the Athanasius interlude, clerical fashion, and the merit of beards.

A special thank you to our friend Ben oFukushimama Laser Shark for the music for our new segment. 

 

Show notes: Papal Ring of Pope Pius II:  https://sammlung.mak.at/en/collection_online?id=collect-22068&fbclid=IwAR1c-biPNqKitoVsIHaFMTxhpJ0yAKlXzEV823gnUVSwRAbv-YBbkwtNv-4 The Tomb of Mark: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/03/Tomb_of_Pope_Mark.jpg/800px-Tomb_of_Pope_Mark.jpg "Why is That" Podcast Article on John Henry Newman: http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com/2018/05/saving-john-henry-newmans-legacy-how.html?m=1

 

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]]> Pope Mark I witnessed many significant shifts during his early church career, so by the time he became pope, it was practically time for a break. In this episode, we introduce the Athanasius interlude, clerical fashion, and the merit of beards.

A special thank you to our friend Ben oFukushimama Laser Shark for the music for our new segment. 

 

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Papal Ring of Pope Pius II:  https://sammlung.mak.at/en/collection_online?id=collect-22068&fbclid=IwAR1c-biPNqKitoVsIHaFMTxhpJ0yAKlXzEV823gnUVSwRAbv-YBbkwtNv-4

The Tomb of Mark: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/03/Tomb_of_Pope_Mark.jpg/800px-Tomb_of_Pope_Mark.jpg

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http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com/2018/05/saving-john-henry-newmans-legacy-how.html?m=1

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 3419 1 40 full 37. Julius I 37. Julius I https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/37-pope-julius-i/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/37-pope-julius-i/#comments Mon, 18 Mar 2019 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/37-pope-julius-i-a5a1a01be870f097208549cb7897efcf Support Pontifacts: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod

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]]> Pontifacts false No 3581 1 41 full Bonus Episode: PBC2019 Bonus Episode: PBC2019 https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-pbc2019/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-pbc2019/#comments Thu, 21 Mar 2019 13:18:36 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/bonus-episode-pbc2019-679a737b8d6a97600a83fd079a919aae Support Pontifacts: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod

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]]> Pontifacts false No 1458 1 42 full 38. Liberius 38. Liberius https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/38-liberius/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/38-liberius/#comments Mon, 25 Mar 2019 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/38-liberius-a684024f21a466a36114a3a9dc566907 Pope Liberius would rather die than deny his faith or condemn Athanasius. He tells us so at least twice. But Emperor Constantius is ready to call his bluff, with circumstances we haven't seen since Christian toleration. In this episode, we outline the bribery, the threats, the councils, the antipopes, and the alleged scandal that followed! Are you prepared for some co-poping?

 

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]]> Pope Liberius would rather die than deny his faith or condemn Athanasius. He tells us so at least twice. But Emperor Constantius is ready to call his bluff, with circumstances we haven't seen since Christian toleration. In this episode, we outline the bribery, the threats, the councils, the antipopes, and the alleged scandal that followed! Are you prepared for some co-poping?

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 4175 1 43 full Bonus Episode: Theodoret's Conference of Liberius and Constantius Bonus Episode: Theodoret's Conference of Liberius and Constantius https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-theodorets-conference-of-liberius-and-constantius/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-theodorets-conference-of-liberius-and-constantius/#comments Thu, 28 Mar 2019 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/bonus-episode-theodorets-conference-of-liberius-and-constantius-aa55109bf0e3d553ae421dd085344026 In this week's episode, we covered the exile of Pope Liberius following his refusal to condemn Athanasius and sign a Semi-Arian creed. A version of how this meeting between the Pope and Emperor Constantius II might have gone has been preserved in Theodoret's Ecclesiastical Histories, Chapter 13. Ergo, its time for a dramatic reading!

Thank you to David Shealy for providing several voices! Theodoret's Ecclesiastical Histories: http://www.newadvent.org/fathers/27022.htm  

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  ]]> In this week's episode, we covered the exile of Pope Liberius following his refusal to condemn Athanasius and sign a Semi-Arian creed. A version of how this meeting between the Pope and Emperor Constantius II might have gone has been preserved in Theodoret's Ecclesiastical Histories, Chapter 13. Ergo, its time for a dramatic reading!

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  ]]> Pontifacts false No 554 1 44 full 39. Damasus 39. Damasus https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/39-damasus/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/39-damasus/#comments Mon, 01 Apr 2019 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/39-damasus-2e3741990bb28027a0c901edb9edbffe Pope Damasus is certainly a giant of the early church. He ensured a lasting legacy by vigorously asserting papal primacy, officially defining orthodoxy and doctrine, and putting his name and terrible poetry on epitaphs everywhere. And thats all without saying anything of the scandals, schisms and murder!

 

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]]> Pope Damasus is certainly a giant of the early church. He ensured a lasting legacy by vigorously asserting papal primacy, officially defining orthodoxy and doctrine, and putting his name and terrible poetry on epitaphs everywhere. And thats all without saying anything of the scandals, schisms and murder!

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 4048 1 45 full Bonus: Athanasius with History of the Copts! Bonus: Athanasius with History of the Copts! https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-athanasius-with-history-of-the-copts/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-athanasius-with-history-of-the-copts/#comments Mon, 15 Apr 2019 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/bonus-athanasius-with-history-of-the-copts-30b7bedc284814caab582368dc5a1a41 In our greatest Athanasius Interlude yet, we are joined by Johnathan Adly from the History of the Copts Podcast, to fully dig into the much exiled Patriarch of Alexandria, Athanasius! In this episode, we discuss all things Athanasius, as well as the character of the Eastern early church, the state of the empire, the power of the papacy, and how all of this ties into Coptic Christianity!

 

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]]> In our greatest Athanasius Interlude yet, we are joined by Johnathan Adly from the History of the Copts Podcast, to fully dig into the much exiled Patriarch of Alexandria, Athanasius! In this episode, we discuss all things Athanasius, as well as the character of the Eastern early church, the state of the empire, the power of the papacy, and how all of this ties into Coptic Christianity!

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 3631 1 46 full 40. Siricius 40. Siricius https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/40-siricius/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/40-siricius/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2019 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/40-siricius-1451f60a4cf544b3ef3a06e6ced90cad Pope Siricius really hated heretics, and when monks or nuns were banging in the monasteries. In this episode, we discuss the earliest preserved papal decretals in history, early church policy on clerical celibacy, and why 'Vicious Siricius' is a sassy drag biatch.

 

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]]> Pope Siricius really hated heretics, and when monks or nuns were banging in the monasteries. In this episode, we discuss the earliest preserved papal decretals in history, early church policy on clerical celibacy, and why 'Vicious Siricius' is a sassy drag biatch.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 3653 1 47 full 41. Anastasius I 41. Anastasius I https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/41-anastasius-i/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/41-anastasius-i/#comments Mon, 06 May 2019 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/41-anastasius-i-98e508692c6011f44baa28dde6329682 Pope Anastasius, our "model of piety and sanctity" wins quite a reputation from the contemporary figures of the day, and crush-prone priests. But is it a deserved reputation, when we have so little to credit him for? In his episode, we go back to the origin of Origen, explore the diss tracks of Tyrannius Rufinus and Jerome, find another Eusebius, and speculate about potential papal progeny.

 

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]]> Pope Anastasius, our "model of piety and sanctity" wins quite a reputation from the contemporary figures of the day, and crush-prone priests. But is it a deserved reputation, when we have so little to credit him for? In his episode, we go back to the origin of Origen, explore the diss tracks of Tyrannius Rufinus and Jerome, find another Eusebius, and speculate about potential papal progeny.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2133 1 48 full 42. Innocent I 42. Innocent I https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/42-innocent-i/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/42-innocent-i/#comments Mon, 13 May 2019 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/42-innocent-i-fffe34fcc9a6d67dc48a548afef0b4b2 The first pope of the too-obvious name was "energetic about heretics", and for establishing papal power through distant authorities. But this is a milestone episode, because we have a handful of MAJOR things to cover: John Chrysostom. The Visigothic Sack of Rome. Pelagius. Buckle in!

 

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]]> The first pope of the too-obvious name was "energetic about heretics", and for establishing papal power through distant authorities. But this is a milestone episode, because we have a handful of MAJOR things to cover: John Chrysostom. The Visigothic Sack of Rome. Pelagius. Buckle in!

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 4693 1 49 full Bonus Episode: Anniversary Special! Bonus Episode: Anniversary Special! https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-anniversary-special/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-anniversary-special/#comments Mon, 20 May 2019 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/bonus-episode-anniversary-special-b324077b862ec37c5750cce1d0318860 Pontifacts is 1 year old! Join us for an amusing recap of our popey journey thus far, and an AMA session - and THANK YOU for being a part of our podcast! 

 

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]]> Pontifacts is 1 year old! Join us for an amusing recap of our popey journey thus far, and an AMA session - and THANK YOU for being a part of our podcast! 

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2630 1 50 full 43. Zosimus 43. Zosimus https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/43-zosimus/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/43-zosimus/#comments Mon, 27 May 2019 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/43-zosimus-4922f70d1752023c134c50d0ed1fd1c4 Support Pontifacts: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2526 1 51 full 44. Boniface I 44. Boniface I https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/44-boniface-i/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/44-boniface-i/#comments Mon, 03 Jun 2019 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/44-boniface-i-e694efbf81b60bc9b0494a254039037a Ol'Bonny came into the papacy right in the middle of the deep clerical divides caused by Pope Zosimus - which is how you get antipopes. Despite being a perfect (albeit unwilling) candidate, he will have fight to defend his election, and then scramble to fix the problems initiated by his predecessor. Side note: Bry was actively losing her voice throughout the entire recording of this episode, apologies for weirdness.

 

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]]> Ol'Bonny came into the papacy right in the middle of the deep clerical divides caused by Pope Zosimus - which is how you get antipopes. Despite being a perfect (albeit unwilling) candidate, he will have fight to defend his election, and then scramble to fix the problems initiated by his predecessor. Side note: Bry was actively losing her voice throughout the entire recording of this episode, apologies for weirdness.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 3324 1 52 full 45. Celestine I 45. Celestine I https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/45-celestine-i/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/45-celestine-i/#comments Mon, 10 Jun 2019 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/45-celestine-i-5bb637f12e537ab51b8459959bdd6cba Pope Celestine invites you to join him on his world tour! This papacy left its fingerprints on Gaul, Italy, Africa, Illyria, Britain and...Ireland! In his episode, we discuss the inception of Nestorianism, the Council of Ephesus, and Augustinian love letters that say hi.

 

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]]> Pope Celestine invites you to join him on his world tour! This papacy left its fingerprints on Gaul, Italy, Africa, Illyria, Britain and...Ireland! In his episode, we discuss the inception of Nestorianism, the Council of Ephesus, and Augustinian love letters that say hi.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 3063 1 53 full 46. Sixtus III 46. Sixtus III https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/46-sixtus-iii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/46-sixtus-iii/#comments Mon, 17 Jun 2019 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/46-sixtus-iii-b79f1b1d599cc28805a9d78d62b79bcd The first papal name to get a second, also is the first to get a third! In his episode, we discuss potential Pelagian patronage, the ongoing conflict between Cyril of Alexandria and John of Antioch, and.... SOMETHING.

 

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]]> The first papal name to get a second, also is the first to get a third! In his episode, we discuss potential Pelagian patronage, the ongoing conflict between Cyril of Alexandria and John of Antioch, and.... SOMETHING.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 1867 1 54 full 47. Leo I (The Great) 47. Leo I (The Great) https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/47-leo-i-the-great/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/47-leo-i-the-great/#comments Mon, 24 Jun 2019 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/47-leo-i-the-great-02a26be1dc6f06a665e1443b58a9839c Pope Leo I is one of only two popes to officially earn "the Great" epithet, and is by far the most significant church leader in the early church. He had a prolific international career long before his papacy, and he would go on to be an absolute giant of history. In his episode, we discuss the various ways he consolidated papal primacy as a real thing and drove off the major heresies of the day, the christological debates of the 5th century and the major steps towards orthodoxy, and how an old man pope stood up to the fiercest threats that Rome had ever faced. And thanks to Ben Vanbuskirk of Fukushima Laser Shark for our Leo Ditty!

 

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]]> Pope Leo I is one of only two popes to officially earn "the Great" epithet, and is by far the most significant church leader in the early church. He had a prolific international career long before his papacy, and he would go on to be an absolute giant of history. In his episode, we discuss the various ways he consolidated papal primacy as a real thing and drove off the major heresies of the day, the christological debates of the 5th century and the major steps towards orthodoxy, and how an old man pope stood up to the fiercest threats that Rome had ever faced. And thanks to Ben Vanbuskirk of Fukushima Laser Shark for our Leo Ditty!

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 7339 1 55 full Council Episode: The Council of Chalcedon Council Episode: The Council of Chalcedon https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-the-council-of-chalcedon/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-the-council-of-chalcedon/#comments Mon, 01 Jul 2019 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/bonus-episode-the-council-of-chalcedon-8ab0767d0aac60a115556e1d8a043cf9 Support Pontifacts: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod

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]]> Pontifacts false No 3017 1 56 full 48. Hilarius 48. Hilarius https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/48-hilarius/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/48-hilarius/#comments Mon, 08 Jul 2019 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/48-hilarius-263033f369eca4b20e8d5323ebc553c0 The name says it all... or does it?

Re-released to include the Hilarius sketch and song from Rob and Jaime at Totalus Rankium! (From episode 81. Anthemius: https://totalusrankium.podbean.com/e/81-anthemius/)

 

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]]> The name says it all... or does it?

Re-released to include the Hilarius sketch and song from Rob and Jaime at Totalus Rankium!
(From episode 81. Anthemius: https://totalusrankium.podbean.com/e/81-anthemius/)

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2720 1 57 full 49. Simplicius 49. Simplicius https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/49-simplicius/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/49-simplicius/#comments Mon, 15 Jul 2019 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/49-simplicius-3265739231c51eb342e5f1b9be833751 Pope Simpl*cius, besides providing excellent inspiration for 00's pop bands, was pope through a series of major turning points for papal history. He would be forced to contend with the FALL OF ROME and the rise of Odoacer, the chaos in the Empire with Zeno and Basiliscus, as well as both the Enkyklikon and the Henotikon! Much nail biting ensues.

 

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]]> Pope Simpl*cius, besides providing excellent inspiration for 00's pop bands, was pope through a series of major turning points for papal history. He would be forced to contend with the FALL OF ROME and the rise of Odoacer, the chaos in the Empire with Zeno and Basiliscus, as well as both the Enkyklikon and the Henotikon! Much nail biting ensues.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 3952 1 58 full 50. Felix III 50. Felix III https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/50-felix-iii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/50-felix-iii/#comments Mon, 22 Jul 2019 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/50-felix-iii-c6aae3b0c884b1d5965798d677a76070 Our first "medieval" pope entered the papacy between a steady western kingdom, a chaotic eastern empire, and a sorely persecuted Africa. In his episode, we discuss the official outbreak of the Acacian Schism, the ongoing battle of the Henotikon, and so many diptychs. 

 

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]]> Our first "medieval" pope entered the papacy between a steady western kingdom, a chaotic eastern empire, and a sorely persecuted Africa. In his episode, we discuss the official outbreak of the Acacian Schism, the ongoing battle of the Henotikon, and so many diptychs. 

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2139 59 full 51. Gelasius 51. Gelasius https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/51-gelasius/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/51-gelasius/#comments Mon, 29 Jul 2019 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/51-gelasius-3f57a25b7446b1fff6ee2ecfd2f4af83 Gelasius is our third and final African pope! And more than the other African popes, he raises questions about race.... sort of. In his episode, we discuss the ongoing and far from ended Acacian Schism, the Duo Sunt and its thousand year legacy -- and the Lupercalia!

 

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]]> Gelasius is our third and final African pope! And more than the other African popes, he raises questions about race.... sort of. In his episode, we discuss the ongoing and far from ended Acacian Schism, the Duo Sunt and its thousand year legacy -- and the Lupercalia!

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 3369 1 60 full 52. Anastasius II 52. Anastasius II https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/52-anastasius-ii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/52-anastasius-ii/#comments Mon, 05 Aug 2019 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/52-anastasius-ii-ef9dd43109324e20eae75ffdd5e94c4f Anastasius II approached the Acacian Schism with conciliation and a desire to make peace ... and he's going to hell for it.

 

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]]> Anastasius II approached the Acacian Schism with conciliation and a desire to make peace ... and he's going to hell for it.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 1886 1 61 full Bonus Episode: Dante's Sixth Ring of Hell Bonus Episode: Dante's Sixth Ring of Hell https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-dantes-sixth-ring-of-hell/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-dantes-sixth-ring-of-hell/#comments Mon, 12 Aug 2019 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/bonus-episode-dantes-sixth-ring-of-hell-8f6ceb4b6f2e70b209e62e3a33ddaab5 Poor maligned Pope Anastasius II is forever immortalized in one of the most famous literary works of all time - Dante's Inferno! Join us as we introduce Dante and the Divine Comedy, and explore the sixth ring of hell, reserved for blasphemers and heretics. This is where Anastasius lives now.

 

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]]> Poor maligned Pope Anastasius II is forever immortalized in one of the most famous literary works of all time - Dante's Inferno! Join us as we introduce Dante and the Divine Comedy, and explore the sixth ring of hell, reserved for blasphemers and heretics. This is where Anastasius lives now.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 1597 1 62 full 53. Symmachus 53. Symmachus https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/53-symmachus/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/53-symmachus/#comments Mon, 19 Aug 2019 05:31:45 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/53-symmachus-321eb83710881a11d188a7f22c91982d Symmachus comes into the papacy after an extreme divide between the Pro-Byzantine and Pro-Ostrogothic factions. And divides usually lead to antipopes! In this episode, we'll discuss the Laurentian Schism, the lasting implications of the Palmary Synod, and what happens during 4 years of violence.

 

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]]> Symmachus comes into the papacy after an extreme divide between the Pro-Byzantine and Pro-Ostrogothic factions. And divides usually lead to antipopes! In this episode, we'll discuss the Laurentian Schism, the lasting implications of the Palmary Synod, and what happens during 4 years of violence.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 3330 1 63 full 54. Hormisdas 54. Hormisdas https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/54-hormisdas/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/54-hormisdas/#comments Mon, 26 Aug 2019 07:01:48 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/54-hormisdas-fc19dc3bc7b3f751eb12b87dcf29aba2 Support Pontifacts: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod

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      ]]> Support Pontifacts:
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      ]]> Pontifacts false No 3131 1 64 full 55. John I 55. John I https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/55-john-i/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/55-john-i/#comments Mon, 02 Sep 2019 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/55-john-i-6036cf052f77336038ff820f116892b8 Pope John I, aka "Blue Hook", was an old man by the time he was elected to the papacy - which made King Theoderic's demands on him all the more unreasonable. In his episode, we will discuss the shifting dynamic between the Ostrogothic West and the newly re-orthodox Byzantine East, new expressions of papal primacy in Constantinople, and what happens when you accomplish exactly what a paranoid jealous king wanted you to do.

 

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]]> Pope John I, aka "Blue Hook", was an old man by the time he was elected to the papacy - which made King Theoderic's demands on him all the more unreasonable. In his episode, we will discuss the shifting dynamic between the Ostrogothic West and the newly re-orthodox Byzantine East, new expressions of papal primacy in Constantinople, and what happens when you accomplish exactly what a paranoid jealous king wanted you to do.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2345 1 65 full Announcement: Sound Education 2019 Announcement: Sound Education 2019 https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/announcement-sound-education-2019/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/announcement-sound-education-2019/#comments Tue, 03 Sep 2019 08:21:26 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/announcement-sound-education-2019-54518794688697984d3dbefc5cf432ec Pontifacts is appearing at Sound Education Conference this year, giving a talk on the wildest papal elections in history! Sound Education is October 9-12 in Boston, Massachusetts. Find out more here: https://www.soundeducation.fm/ Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sound-education-2019-an-educational-audio-conference-tickets-58605170643

]]> Pontifacts is appearing at Sound Education Conference this year, giving a talk on the wildest papal elections in history!

Sound Education is October 9-12 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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]]> Pontifacts false No 109 66 full 56. Felix IV 56. Felix IV https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/56-felix-iv/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/56-felix-iv/#comments Mon, 09 Sep 2019 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/56-felix-iv-f295963690d6aa7b657c91e4072f022c Support Pontifacts: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod

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]]> Support Pontifacts:
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]]> Pontifacts false No 2160 1 67 full 57. Boniface II 57. Boniface II https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/57-boniface-ii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/57-boniface-ii/#comments Mon, 16 Sep 2019 03:14:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/57-boniface-ii-d534325c437563a3b370c78576b1babd Pope Boniface is the pope who was never supposed to be, and is only accepted on a technicality. In his episode, we discuss the outcomes of popes choosing their own successors, an extremely complicated but short lived antipapacy, and the sexiest of oranges.

 

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]]> Pope Boniface is the pope who was never supposed to be, and is only accepted on a technicality. In his episode, we discuss the outcomes of popes choosing their own successors, an extremely complicated but short lived antipapacy, and the sexiest of oranges.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 1911 1 68 full 58. John II 58. John II https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/58-john-ii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/58-john-ii/#comments Mon, 23 Sep 2019 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/58-john-ii-0d5e10f40eeb929b67d9b2486a39a151 ope John II AKA "Poor Devil" was the first pope to take a pontifical name! In this episode, we discuss the first crackdown on simony in the church, the budding relationship of the church and Emperor Justinian, and long long men (listen to the end!)

 

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]]> ope John II AKA "Poor Devil" was the first pope to take a pontifical name! In this episode, we discuss the first crackdown on simony in the church, the budding relationship of the church and Emperor Justinian, and long long men (listen to the end!)

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2230 1 69 full 59. Agapetus I 59. Agapetus I https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/59-agapetus-i/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/59-agapetus-i/#comments Mon, 30 Sep 2019 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/59-agapetus-i-3753e2b4bd3ba9040049354cc4c15e0f In this episode, we talk about the controversial upheaval of the Ostrogothic Kingdom, the arrival of the Imperial John Wick, new precedents set in Constantinople, and some really negative feelings about mustache preservation.

 

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]]> In this episode, we talk about the controversial upheaval of the Ostrogothic Kingdom, the arrival of the Imperial John Wick, new precedents set in Constantinople, and some really negative feelings about mustache preservation.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2397 1 70 full 60. Silverius 60. Silverius https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/60-silverius/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/60-silverius/#comments Mon, 07 Oct 2019 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/60-silverius-d92889015182c6076a9152a3620d2aff  Pope Silverius, son of Pope Hormisdas assumed the papacy in a very unconventional way - and it's not nepotism! In his episode, we discuss King Theodahad's scramble to stave off Emperor Justinian, plots to make the papacy Monophysite friendly, and another seige on Rome. Come for the schemes, stay for the ultimate scandal!

 

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]]>  Pope Silverius, son of Pope Hormisdas assumed the papacy in a very unconventional way - and it's not nepotism! In his episode, we discuss King Theodahad's scramble to stave off Emperor Justinian, plots to make the papacy Monophysite friendly, and another seige on Rome. Come for the schemes, stay for the ultimate scandal!

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2985 1 71 full 61. Vigilius 61. Vigilius https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/61-vigilius/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/61-vigilius/#comments Mon, 21 Oct 2019 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/61-vigilius-c4556b7ad8aa3180f8a459a800a1f83c Buckle in for a wild ride.

 

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]]> Buckle in for a wild ride.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 4578 1 72 full Bonus Episode: Sound Education 2019 Bonus Episode: Sound Education 2019 https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-sound-education-2019/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-sound-education-2019/#comments Mon, 28 Oct 2019 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/bonus-episode-sound-education-2019-cfa9d3ba27d3c22ff65845bfcc73b16b Bry and Fry talk about their experiences at Sound Education, as well as their wonderful adventures in Boston and Salem and the wonderful people they spent time with!

]]> Bry and Fry talk about their experiences at Sound Education, as well as their wonderful adventures in Boston and Salem and the wonderful people they spent time with!

]]> Pontifacts false No 1752 73 full Council Episode: The Second Council of Constantinople Council Episode: The Second Council of Constantinople https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-the-second-council-of-constantinople/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-the-second-council-of-constantinople/#comments Mon, 04 Nov 2019 02:00:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/bonus-episode-the-second-council-of-constantinople-0c24efe27d079085a8bc033681162dfc The fifth Ecumenical Council of the church was about Monophysitism! Or Nestorianism! Wait, its both! And the Three Chapters are caught in the middle. Its also political intrigue and boycott bolstering and character assassination, doesn't that sound like a good time?

 

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]]> The fifth Ecumenical Council of the church was about Monophysitism! Or Nestorianism! Wait, its both! And the Three Chapters are caught in the middle. Its also political intrigue and boycott bolstering and character assassination, doesn't that sound like a good time?

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2537 1 74 full 62. Pelagius I 62. Pelagius I https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/62-pelagius-i/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/62-pelagius-i/#comments Mon, 11 Nov 2019 02:00:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/62-pelagius-i-42630e3f5dc307ae33047581684d0bbb We last left Pelagius arrested and imprisoned in a monastery, AND excommunicated, having denounced Pope Vigilius. But thanks to a strong bond with the Emperor Justinian, he still ended up as the next Pope.

In his episode, we'll discuss his many diplomatic roles, more roman sacking, his dramatic efforts to clear his name from scandal, more diptychs, and how Fry says 'picture' weird.

 

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]]> We last left Pelagius arrested and imprisoned in a monastery, AND excommunicated, having denounced Pope Vigilius. But thanks to a strong bond with the Emperor Justinian, he still ended up as the next Pope.

In his episode, we'll discuss his many diplomatic roles, more roman sacking, his dramatic efforts to clear his name from scandal, more diptychs, and how Fry says 'picture' weird.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 3485 1 75 full 63. John III 63. John III https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/63-john-iii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/63-john-iii/#comments Mon, 18 Nov 2019 02:00:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/63-john-iii-1838ef044174c3f89b07b62aefd86bcc Pope Silky Dog chose to be a John, but we're not sure when. We're not sure about quite a lot of things, because we've hit a medieval shrouding. And yet, in his episode, we are still able to discuss the distinction of the 'Byzantine Papacy' period, the introduction of the Lombards into Italy, the Exarch, Narses, and even a return to living in the catacombs!

 

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]]> Pope Silky Dog chose to be a John, but we're not sure when. We're not sure about quite a lot of things, because we've hit a medieval shrouding. And yet, in his episode, we are still able to discuss the distinction of the 'Byzantine Papacy' period, the introduction of the Lombards into Italy, the Exarch, Narses, and even a return to living in the catacombs!

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 3250 1 76 full 64. Benedict I 64. Benedict I https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/64-benedict-i/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/64-benedict-i/#comments Mon, 02 Dec 2019 02:00:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/64-benedict-i-3a834dded11ed58a6e4cc64d4c1a4e34 Pope Benedict, the first of many eggs, exists in the period of chaos caused by the invasion and establishment of the Lombard Kingdom, so information is scarce. In his episode, we'll discuss the political developments of the Lombards, the current state of Rome, another holy Benedict, and wargs.

 

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]]> Pope Benedict, the first of many eggs, exists in the period of chaos caused by the invasion and establishment of the Lombard Kingdom, so information is scarce. In his episode, we'll discuss the political developments of the Lombards, the current state of Rome, another holy Benedict, and wargs.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 1504 1 77 full 65. Pelagius II 65. Pelagius II https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/65-pelagius-ii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/65-pelagius-ii/#comments Mon, 09 Dec 2019 06:53:43 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/65-pelagius-ii-039d5bb1c4db0a2c60564e6d0235034c The papacy of Pope Pelagius II is fortunately blessed with more sources than poor Pope Benedict I, although the sources exist almost exclusively to pay attention to his future successor. But it is a busy time with Lombards, Franks, and the first confirmed outbreak of smallpox in Rome. In his episode, we say a sad goodbye, start the Ecumenical Patriarch feud, and come back to dicks out for celibacy!

 

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]]> The papacy of Pope Pelagius II is fortunately blessed with more sources than poor Pope Benedict I, although the sources exist almost exclusively to pay attention to his future successor. But it is a busy time with Lombards, Franks, and the first confirmed outbreak of smallpox in Rome. In his episode, we say a sad goodbye, start the Ecumenical Patriarch feud, and come back to dicks out for celibacy!

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2672 1 78 full Crossover: Quest Friends! The Frozen Factory Pt. 1 Crossover: Quest Friends! The Frozen Factory Pt. 1 https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/crossover-quest-friends-the-frozen-factory-pt-1-1575948550/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/crossover-quest-friends-the-frozen-factory-pt-1-1575948550/#comments Tue, 10 Dec 2019 04:29:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/crossover-quest-friends-the-frozen-factory-pt-1-1575948550-28a6747d27d9fee888bf1b897b21e40a Pope Abstemius was dealt a pretty bad hand, as far as Amber Popes go. Following Durranet's ill-fated crusades, Abstemius was stuck with an Order of Truth that no one really cared for and a rival that undermined his every action. In his two-part episode, we'll discuss Abstemius's return to classic traditions, his relationship with the foolhardy antipope Paloma, and the magic of something called "Christmas."

(Bry and Fry play Numenera! We had an absolute blast with the wonderful cast of Quest Friends!, playing as the Amber Pope and Antipope in the fractured Order of Truth) Listen to Quest Friends! https://questfriendspodcast.com

Music Credits "Friends" by Miracle of Sound  (YouTube: https://youtu.be/uH-8TDe5s-E, Bandcamp: https://miracleofsound.bandcamp.com/track/friends-2)

"A Funny Quirky Waltz" by AlisterBunclark: https://audiojungle.net/item/a-funny-quirky-waltz/20487898?ref=AlisterBunclark…

"Lobby Time" by Kevin MacLeod: http://incompetech.com "Hitoshio" by Miracle of Sound (YouTube: https://youtu.be/m5Ahfl6gcH4, Bandcamp: https://miracleofsound.bandcamp.com/track/hitoshio)

Additional Music from Motion Array: https://motionarray.com

]]> Pope Abstemius was dealt a pretty bad hand, as far as Amber Popes go. Following Durranet's ill-fated crusades, Abstemius was stuck with an Order of Truth that no one really cared for and a rival that undermined his every action. In his two-part episode, we'll discuss Abstemius's return to classic traditions, his relationship with the foolhardy antipope Paloma, and the magic of something called "Christmas."

(Bry and Fry play Numenera! We had an absolute blast with the wonderful cast of Quest Friends!, playing as the Amber Pope and Antipope in the fractured Order of Truth)

Listen to Quest Friends! https://questfriendspodcast.com

Music Credits "Friends" by Miracle of Sound  (YouTube: https://youtu.be/uH-8TDe5s-E, Bandcamp: https://miracleofsound.bandcamp.com/track/friends-2)

"A Funny Quirky Waltz" by AlisterBunclark: https://audiojungle.net/item/a-funny-quirky-waltz/20487898?ref=AlisterBunclark…

"Lobby Time" by Kevin MacLeod: http://incompetech.com "Hitoshio" by Miracle of Sound (YouTube: https://youtu.be/m5Ahfl6gcH4, Bandcamp: https://miracleofsound.bandcamp.com/track/hitoshio)

Additional Music from Motion Array: https://motionarray.com

]]> Pontifacts false No 3144 80 full 66. Gregory I (The Great) 66. Gregory I (The Great) https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/66-gregory-i-the-great/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/66-gregory-i-the-great/#comments Mon, 16 Dec 2019 08:57:43 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/66-gregory-i-the-great-5b9f168d76db6ba771cf4148421d263b Pope Gregory I, the second pope to earn “the Great” epithet, and like our first Great Pope Leo, he had a prolific career before becoming pope, including holding the highest civic office in Rome and serving as an apocrisiarius in Constantinople. But neither of these were jobs he wanted because he much preferred a monastic life, removed from the world. Imagine his disappointment when he is acclaimed as the next pope! In his episode, we discuss Gregory’s efforts to defend the whole of Italy from Lombard aggression through military strategy and co-opting secular authority, the evangelization of Britain through bad dad puns, more miracles than you can shake a stick at, hot grapes and too many eyes.

And thanks to Ben Vanbuskirk of Fukushima Laser Shark for our Gregory Ditty, and Totalus Rankium for Gregory singing!

 

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]]> Pope Gregory I, the second pope to earn “the Great” epithet, and like our first Great Pope Leo, he had a prolific career before becoming pope, including holding the highest civic office in Rome and serving as an apocrisiarius in Constantinople. But neither of these were jobs he wanted because he much preferred a monastic life, removed from the world. Imagine his disappointment when he is acclaimed as the next pope! In his episode, we discuss Gregory’s efforts to defend the whole of Italy from Lombard aggression through military strategy and co-opting secular authority, the evangelization of Britain through bad dad puns, more miracles than you can shake a stick at, hot grapes and too many eyes.

And thanks to Ben Vanbuskirk of Fukushima Laser Shark for our Gregory Ditty, and Totalus Rankium for Gregory singing!

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 8317 1 81 full Bonus Episode: The Writings of Pope Gregory the Great Bonus Episode: The Writings of Pope Gregory the Great https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-the-writings-of-pope-gregory-the-great/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-the-writings-of-pope-gregory-the-great/#comments Mon, 23 Dec 2019 02:00:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/bonus-episode-the-writings-of-pope-gregory-the-great-e854418fe38411525f91b7e0f58d64e1 In this episode, we discuss the 900 epistles of the Registrum Epistolarum, the Liber Pastoralis (Rules for the Pastor), the Commentaries on Job, the Dialogues, and Gregory’s controversial legacy on the conceptualization of a biblical figure.

 

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]]> In this episode, we discuss the 900 epistles of the Registrum Epistolarum, the Liber Pastoralis (Rules for the Pastor), the Commentaries on Job, the Dialogues, and Gregory’s controversial legacy on the conceptualization of a biblical figure.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 1550 1 82 full Crossover: Quest Friends! The Frozen Factory Pt. 2 Crossover: Quest Friends! The Frozen Factory Pt. 2 https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/crossover-quest-friends-the-frozen-factory-pt-2/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/crossover-quest-friends-the-frozen-factory-pt-2/#comments Tue, 24 Dec 2019 08:06:36 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/e8195637-871a-5192-9096-e65f6a153985 Pope Abstemius was dealt a pretty bad hand, as far as Amber Popes go. Following Durranet's ill-fated crusades, Abstemius was stuck with an Order of Truth that no one really cared for and a rival that undermined his every action. In his two-part episode, we'll discuss Abstemius's return to classic traditions, his relationship with the foolhardy antipope Paloma, and the magic of something called "Christmas."

(Bry and Fry play Numenera! We had an absolute blast with the wonderful cast of Quest Friends!, playing as the Amber Pope and Antipope in the fractured Order of Truth)

Listen to Quest Friends! https://questfriendspodcast.com

The cockatoo video Kyle references: https://youtu.be/CEQuDyuQFKE

Intro music by Miracle of Sound Friends (YouTube: https://youtu.be/uH-8TDe5s-E, Bandcamp: https://miracleofsound.bandcamp.com/track/friends-2)

Music Credits

"Derp Away" by Liam Priestnall: https://youtu.be/SLpef-yVKL4

"Rainy day Short Ver." by Souichi Sakagami: https://tandess.com/en/music/free-material/data/rainy-day-short.html…

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]]> Pope Abstemius was dealt a pretty bad hand, as far as Amber Popes go. Following Durranet's ill-fated crusades, Abstemius was stuck with an Order of Truth that no one really cared for and a rival that undermined his every action. In his two-part episode, we'll discuss Abstemius's return to classic traditions, his relationship with the foolhardy antipope Paloma, and the magic of something called "Christmas."

(Bry and Fry play Numenera! We had an absolute blast with the wonderful cast of Quest Friends!, playing as the Amber Pope and Antipope in the fractured Order of Truth)

Listen to Quest Friends! https://questfriendspodcast.com

The cockatoo video Kyle references: https://youtu.be/CEQuDyuQFKE

Intro music by Miracle of Sound Friends (YouTube: https://youtu.be/uH-8TDe5s-E, Bandcamp: https://miracleofsound.bandcamp.com/track/friends-2)

Music Credits

"Derp Away" by Liam Priestnall: https://youtu.be/SLpef-yVKL4

"Rainy day Short Ver." by Souichi Sakagami: https://tandess.com/en/music/free-material/data/rainy-day-short.html…

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]]> Pontifacts false No 3567 83 full Bonus Episode: Dante's Sixth Sphere of Heaven Bonus Episode: Dante's Sixth Sphere of Heaven https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-dantes-sixth-sphere-of-heaven/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-dantes-sixth-sphere-of-heaven/#comments Fri, 03 Jan 2020 12:53:40 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/f75ff170-212b-5dc4-8f11-2f0ff4b95e50 Is it any surprise that Pope Gregory the Great ended up with a place in Dante's Paradiso? And yet, he is never named! Join us as we introduce the spheres of paradise, and explore the sixth sphere, reserved for the just rulers. We'll parse out where the pope appears, and deal with a singing eagle eyeball.

 

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]]> Is it any surprise that Pope Gregory the Great ended up with a place in Dante's Paradiso? And yet, he is never named! Join us as we introduce the spheres of paradise, and explore the sixth sphere, reserved for the just rulers. We'll parse out where the pope appears, and deal with a singing eagle eyeball.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 1421 1 84 full 67. Sabinian 67. Sabinian https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/67-sabinian/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/67-sabinian/#comments Mon, 06 Jan 2020 02:00:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/f34cb9a6-9b28-562e-947a-def4f84f3dd8 Pope Sabinian is the anti-Gregory, in every possible way. He had a bad time in Constantinople, and then a worse time in Rome. He replaced monks with clerics in ecclesiastical roles, and made a massive error in judgment that made him one of the most despised popes of the era. But at least he will have one of the strangest papal deaths of all time!

 

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]]> Pope Sabinian is the anti-Gregory, in every possible way. He had a bad time in Constantinople, and then a worse time in Rome. He replaced monks with clerics in ecclesiastical roles, and made a massive error in judgment that made him one of the most despised popes of the era. But at least he will have one of the strangest papal deaths of all time!

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 1717 1 85 full 68. Boniface III 68. Boniface III https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/68-boniface-iii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/68-boniface-iii/#comments Mon, 13 Jan 2020 02:58:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/a126993b-ac69-58f3-a9ca-f9ce2368d05e Support Pontifacts: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod

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]]> Support Pontifacts:
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]]> Pontifacts false No 2289 1 86 full 69. Boniface IV 69. Boniface IV https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/69-boniface-iv/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/69-boniface-iv/#comments Mon, 20 Jan 2020 02:00:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/663aaced-d182-5cc3-9667-f63b207f4692 Boniface was a protégé of Pope Gregory, and he maintained a very Gregorian tone during his papacy. Which makes sense, since he was doing all the work anyway. In his episode, we'll discuss the conversion of the Pantheon from a pagan temple to a Catholic basilica, the first visit of an English bishop to Rome, a return to a long, long, never-ending issue, and part-time popery.

 

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]]> Boniface was a protégé of Pope Gregory, and he maintained a very Gregorian tone during his papacy. Which makes sense, since he was doing all the work anyway. In his episode, we'll discuss the conversion of the Pantheon from a pagan temple to a Catholic basilica, the first visit of an English bishop to Rome, a return to a long, long, never-ending issue, and part-time popery.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2803 1 87 full 70. Adeodatus I 70. Adeodatus I https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/70-adeodatus-i/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/70-adeodatus-i/#comments Mon, 03 Feb 2020 02:00:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/78f9ebeb-d81f-56c9-a24c-7310dcd780a0 Adeodatus, or Deusdedit, was the first priest elected to be the Pope since John II, and he held the first ordinations for new priests since the beginning of Pope Gregory's papacy. In his episode, we discuss the rebellion in the exarchate of Ravenna, preview the instability in the Lombard Kingdom, investigate the first papal bullae, and get up front and personal with leprosy.

 

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]]> Adeodatus, or Deusdedit, was the first priest elected to be the Pope since John II, and he held the first ordinations for new priests since the beginning of Pope Gregory's papacy. In his episode, we discuss the rebellion in the exarchate of Ravenna, preview the instability in the Lombard Kingdom, investigate the first papal bullae, and get up front and personal with leprosy.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 1791 1 88 full 71. Boniface V 71. Boniface V https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/71-boniface-v/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/71-boniface-v/#comments Mon, 10 Feb 2020 02:00:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/28e4df4b-af49-50de-9a7e-e979c3ee424f Boniface is our first Neopolitan pope, but he is certainly the vanilla. In his episode, we'll discuss the origin of church sanctuary and its first universal implementation, a rebellion in the exarchate that put Rome under direct threat, and the continued expansion of English evangelization.

 

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]]> Boniface is our first Neopolitan pope, but he is certainly the vanilla. In his episode, we'll discuss the origin of church sanctuary and its first universal implementation, a rebellion in the exarchate that put Rome under direct threat, and the continued expansion of English evangelization.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2282 1 89 full 72. Honorius I 72. Honorius I https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/72-honorius-i/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/72-honorius-i/#comments Mon, 17 Feb 2020 08:21:24 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/8e6cd29f-b5ea-51f4-a723-a931fa918c93 Pope Honorius has one of the most unique legacies in the history of the papacy, making him the subject of debate all the way through to the first Vatican Council in 1870. In his episode, we discuss monumental restoration efforts in Rome, disruptions in Lombard rule, connections throughout the universal church, and a new heresy with posthumous consequences.

Besmirch the besmirchers.

 

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]]> Pope Honorius has one of the most unique legacies in the history of the papacy, making him the subject of debate all the way through to the first Vatican Council in 1870. In his episode, we discuss monumental restoration efforts in Rome, disruptions in Lombard rule, connections throughout the universal church, and a new heresy with posthumous consequences.

Besmirch the besmirchers.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2800 1 90 full 73. Severinus 73. Severinus https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/73-severinus/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/73-severinus/#comments Mon, 24 Feb 2020 02:00:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/fc97dfd1-b926-58b4-af0c-7b81c1a3911b Monothelitism is on the rise, and Pope Honorius's gag order hasn't held the discussion at bay. So when Severinus is elected to the papacy, he will be faced with a choice: cooperate, or not be pope. In his episode, we discuss the Ecthesis, a Roman-Byzantine standoff, cloacas, and how little we know about Tinder.

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]]> Monothelitism is on the rise, and Pope Honorius's gag order hasn't held the discussion at bay. So when Severinus is elected to the papacy, he will be faced with a choice: cooperate, or not be pope. In his episode, we discuss the Ecthesis, a Roman-Byzantine standoff, cloacas, and how little we know about Tinder.

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]]> Pontifacts false No 1807 1 91 full 74. John IV 74. John IV https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/74-john-iv/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/74-john-iv/#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2020 06:26:09 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/e2342d29-2946-5dcb-9956-26e2ca97bbe1 We rolled a pretty euphemistic nickname for this pope. In his episode, we discuss the latest developments in the monothelite controversy, gentle defenses for Pope Honorius, and Slavic invasions in newly-Christianizing Dalmatia.

Potatoes.

(Bry is still struggling with coughs and respiratory stuff, apologies for weird sounds.)

 

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]]> We rolled a pretty euphemistic nickname for this pope. In his episode, we discuss the latest developments in the monothelite controversy, gentle defenses for Pope Honorius, and Slavic invasions in newly-Christianizing Dalmatia.

Potatoes.

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]]> Pontifacts false No 1915 92 full 75. Theodore I 75. Theodore I https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/75-theodore-i/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/75-theodore-i/#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2020 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/1b589386-b0d9-51f7-a9ee-f148ec3cf4a2 Pope Theodore was born in Jerusalem, and found himself hastily relocating to Rome. In his episode, we discuss the Muslim conquest of the Levant, the worsening monothelite schism with Constantinople through the recanting recanter Pyrrhus and the doubling down Paul, and the Type of Constans. Also dog vomit.

 

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]]> Pope Theodore was born in Jerusalem, and found himself hastily relocating to Rome. In his episode, we discuss the Muslim conquest of the Levant, the worsening monothelite schism with Constantinople through the recanting recanter Pyrrhus and the doubling down Paul, and the Type of Constans. Also dog vomit.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2460 93 full 76. Martin I 76. Martin I https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/76-martin-i/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/76-martin-i/#comments Mon, 23 Mar 2020 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/300a2e3a-355f-5890-a7df-213df420560e Martin had served as a papal legate in Dalmatia, and an apocrisiary in Constantinople, and he had come away from both with fairly sour opinions of the East. He took particular issue with Imperial interference in the papacy, and would repeatedly carry out bold decisions as pope that challenged the Emperor’s assumed hold over the church. In his episode, we discuss the aggressive escalation of the Monothelite conflict, the Council of the Lateran 649, and some very bad times.

 

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]]> Martin had served as a papal legate in Dalmatia, and an apocrisiary in Constantinople, and he had come away from both with fairly sour opinions of the East. He took particular issue with Imperial interference in the papacy, and would repeatedly carry out bold decisions as pope that challenged the Emperor’s assumed hold over the church. In his episode, we discuss the aggressive escalation of the Monothelite conflict, the Council of the Lateran 649, and some very bad times.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 3096 94 full Crossover: Drunk Church History on Dante Crossover: Drunk Church History on Dante https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/crossover-drunk-church-history/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/crossover-drunk-church-history/#comments Fri, 27 Mar 2020 05:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/c431b88e-f0da-51e1-b9d7-e102aef72c21 Real Dead Poets Society! Unrequited Love! Popes in Hell!

Dante Alighieri (1265 - 1321) was a nobleman, politician, and poet in Medieval Florence, Italy. Inspired by his childhood love, Beatrice, he went on to write the greatest piece of Italian poetry in the Divine Comedy—all while serving a lifelong exile from his beloved city. 

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]]> Real Dead Poets Society! Unrequited Love! Popes in Hell!

Dante Alighieri (1265 - 1321) was a nobleman, politician, and poet in Medieval Florence, Italy. Inspired by his childhood love, Beatrice, he went on to write the greatest piece of Italian poetry in the Divine Comedy—all while serving a lifelong exile from his beloved city. 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 4334 95 full 77. Eugene I 77. Eugene I https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/77-eugene-i/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/77-eugene-i/#comments Mon, 30 Mar 2020 03:01:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/7e9131f9-5fac-56d8-a6c1-2fd1ffd4cccd Given that Pope Martin never abdicated upon his arrest, Pope Eugene started his tenure as an antipope. Sort of. But meek Eugene would surprise everyone - including us, when he showed up to HAUNT US. Don't try new heresies, folks.

 

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]]> Given that Pope Martin never abdicated upon his arrest, Pope Eugene started his tenure as an antipope. Sort of. But meek Eugene would surprise everyone - including us, when he showed up to HAUNT US. Don't try new heresies, folks.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 1549 96 full 78. Vitalian 78. Vitalian https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/78-vitalian/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/78-vitalian/#comments Mon, 06 Apr 2020 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/b980c2ea-66c2-556b-9c80-01e3bcb87ce9 Pope Vitalian had a new approach to the current conflicts between the Roman Church and Constantinople, which worked out in his favor. In his episode, we discuss the perplexing 663 Imperial visit to Rome, the problem of autocephalous Ravenna, what happens when a newly consecrated foreign bishop dies in Rome, and naturally, the devil’s ass hair and glass genitals.

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]]> Pope Vitalian had a new approach to the current conflicts between the Roman Church and Constantinople, which worked out in his favor. In his episode, we discuss the perplexing 663 Imperial visit to Rome, the problem of autocephalous Ravenna, what happens when a newly consecrated foreign bishop dies in Rome, and naturally, the devil’s ass hair and glass genitals.

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2631 97 full 79. Adeodatus II 79. Adeodatus II https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/79-adeodatus-ii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/79-adeodatus-ii/#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2020 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/d1b32696-f4f6-52e8-a607-8c60e6131cda Pope Adeodatus spent the majority of his life as a monk, and brought his enthusiasm for monastic discipline to the papacy - but not like that zealot, Gregory. In his episode, we discuss new construction in Rome, the independence of Marmoutier Abbey in Tours, hints on the upcoming Doges of Venice, and omens.

PS - The Vatican virtual tour has been released, and we WILL be doing that together at some point soon.

 

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]]> Pope Adeodatus spent the majority of his life as a monk, and brought his enthusiasm for monastic discipline to the papacy - but not like that zealot, Gregory. In his episode, we discuss new construction in Rome, the independence of Marmoutier Abbey in Tours, hints on the upcoming Doges of Venice, and omens.

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]]> Pontifacts false No 1607 98 full 80. Donus 80. Donus https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/80-donus/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/80-donus/#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2020 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/579f9e63-6bd7-5b1f-8804-9ecec674feb2 When Donus was elected to the papacy, he was already an old man, despite what his portrait would have you believe. In his episode, we discuss astronomical omens, the restoration of the autocephalous Ravenna, secret Nestorians, and an official fake pope who never existed. Also, we dive back down into the rabbit hole of the Celtic tonsure practices!

 

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]]> When Donus was elected to the papacy, he was already an old man, despite what his portrait would have you believe. In his episode, we discuss astronomical omens, the restoration of the autocephalous Ravenna, secret Nestorians, and an official fake pope who never existed. Also, we dive back down into the rabbit hole of the Celtic tonsure practices!

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2178 99 full Announcement: Intelligent Speech 2020! Announcement: Intelligent Speech 2020! https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/announcement-intelligent-speech-2020/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/announcement-intelligent-speech-2020/#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2020 10:47:32 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/fb123231-fea3-5f5c-ba95-182016e1b5e0 Pontifacts will be appearing at Intelligent Speech 2020's virtual conference, with a talk on the children of the popes! Bry will also be sitting on a panel on Medieval history!

Intelligent Speech will be held on Saturday June 27th 10am-6pm EST

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]]> Pontifacts will be appearing at Intelligent Speech 2020's virtual conference, with a talk on the children of the popes! Bry will also be sitting on a panel on Medieval history!

Intelligent Speech will be held on Saturday June 27th 10am-6pm EST

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]]> Pontifacts false No 62 100 full 81. Agatho 81. Agatho https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/81-agatho/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/81-agatho/#comments Mon, 04 May 2020 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/06b649ab-9fc9-56e0-bd5c-a77cdc4f4196 Agatho entered the church quite late after a full career in business, and life as a monk - two entire lives before the papacy. In his episode, we discuss a return of St Wilfrid of York, the papal letter that formed the foundation of the Third Council of Constantinople, and is there bugs?

 

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]]> Agatho entered the church quite late after a full career in business, and life as a monk - two entire lives before the papacy. In his episode, we discuss a return of St Wilfrid of York, the papal letter that formed the foundation of the Third Council of Constantinople, and is there bugs?

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2594 101 full Council Episode: The Third Council of Constantinople Council Episode: The Third Council of Constantinople https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/council-episode-the-third-council-of-constantinople/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/council-episode-the-third-council-of-constantinople/#comments Mon, 18 May 2020 09:23:48 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/ef624666-7c71-555a-aab3-b30bf798c151 The sixth ecumenical council of the church centered on the Monothelitism and Monoenergism controversies. After many years of struggle, the new emperor set his sights on religious reconciliation, and the result is a nearly yearlong council to confirm a dyothelite Christology. In this episode we discuss the Letter of Agatho, the acclamations of the fathers and anathemas of the besmirchers, and the spectacle of Polychronus and the corpse.

 

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]]> The sixth ecumenical council of the church centered on the Monothelitism and Monoenergism controversies. After many years of struggle, the new emperor set his sights on religious reconciliation, and the result is a nearly yearlong council to confirm a dyothelite Christology. In this episode we discuss the Letter of Agatho, the acclamations of the fathers and anathemas of the besmirchers, and the spectacle of Polychronus and the corpse.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 1663 102 full Anniversary Special: Kidnap dat Pope! Pt 1 Anniversary Special: Kidnap dat Pope! Pt 1 https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/anniversary-special-kidnap-dat-pope-pt-1/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/anniversary-special-kidnap-dat-pope-pt-1/#comments Sun, 07 Jun 2020 20:10:09 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/709cf650-0fdf-5d18-92b7-c064b92f12ac Pontifacts is 2 years old! To celebrate, we invited a group of our favourite podcasters to participate in an actual-play pope themed D&D adventure. Join us as this rag tag band of Byzantine ‘pilgrims’ attempt to kidnap Pope Martin I, and bring him back to the Emperor. Shenanigans ensue.

Cast: DM: Fry Constantine Constantius: Jamie of Totalus Rankium Constans: Rob of Totalus Rankium Milo: Ari of Quest Friends! Adesius: Josh of Drunk Church History Eanswythe: Bry Exarch: David of the Siecle Lady of the Night: Courtney of Cult of Domesticity

Hear our cast: Totalus Rankium: https://totalusrankium.podbean.com/  https://totalusrankiumap.podbean.com/  Quest Friends: https://www.questfriendspodcast.com/  Drunk Church History: https://drunkchurchhistory.podbean.com/  The Siecle: http://thesiecle.com/  Cult of Domesticity: https://domesticpodcast.podbean.com/ 

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]]> Pontifacts is 2 years old! To celebrate, we invited a group of our favourite podcasters to participate in an actual-play pope themed D&D adventure. Join us as this rag tag band of Byzantine ‘pilgrims’ attempt to kidnap Pope Martin I, and bring him back to the Emperor. Shenanigans ensue.

Cast:
DM: Fry
Constantine Constantius: Jamie of Totalus Rankium
Constans: Rob of Totalus Rankium
Milo: Ari of Quest Friends!
Adesius: Josh of Drunk Church History
Eanswythe: Bry
Exarch: David of the Siecle
Lady of the Night: Courtney of Cult of Domesticity

Hear our cast:
Totalus Rankium:
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Quest Friends:
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The Siecle:
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]]> Pontifacts false No 3324 104 full Anniversary Special: Kidnap dat Pope! Pt. 2 Anniversary Special: Kidnap dat Pope! Pt. 2 https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/anniversary-special-kidnap-dat-pope-pt-2/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/anniversary-special-kidnap-dat-pope-pt-2/#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2020 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/b55bff9f-a16e-52c3-a4ea-63dbb80098b7 Pontifacts is 2 years old! To celebrate, we invited a group of our favourite podcasters to participate in an actual-play pope themed D&D adventure. Join us as this rag tag band of Byzantine ‘pilgrims’ attempt to kidnap Pope Martin I, and bring him back to the Emperor. Shenanigans ensue.

Cast: DM: Fry Constantine Constantius: Jamie of Totalus Rankium Constans: Rob of Totalus Rankium Milo: Ari of Quest Friends! Adesius: Josh of Drunk Church History Eanswythe: Bry

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]]> Pontifacts is 2 years old! To celebrate, we invited a group of our favourite podcasters to participate in an actual-play pope themed D&D adventure. Join us as this rag tag band of Byzantine ‘pilgrims’ attempt to kidnap Pope Martin I, and bring him back to the Emperor. Shenanigans ensue.

Cast:
DM: Fry
Constantine Constantius: Jamie of Totalus Rankium
Constans: Rob of Totalus Rankium
Milo: Ari of Quest Friends!
Adesius: Josh of Drunk Church History
Eanswythe: Bry

Hear our cast:
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]]> Pontifacts false No 2955 105 full Anniversary Special: Kidnap dat Pope! Pt. 3 Anniversary Special: Kidnap dat Pope! Pt. 3 https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/anniversary-special-kidnap-dat-pope-pt-3/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/anniversary-special-kidnap-dat-pope-pt-3/#comments Mon, 06 Jul 2020 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/5ae8405e-5833-51a6-a165-88becf2eccdb Pontifacts is 2 years old! To celebrate, we invited a group of our favourite podcasters to participate in an actual-play pope themed D&D adventure. Join us as this rag tag band of Byzantine ‘pilgrims’ attempt to kidnap Pope Martin I, and bring him back to the Emperor. Shenanigans ensue Cast: DM: Fry Constantine Constantius: Jamie of Totalus Rankium Constans: Rob of Totalus Rankium Milo: Ari of Quest Friends! Adesius: Josh of Drunk Church History Eanswythe: Bry

Hear our cast: Totalus Rankium: https://totalusrankium.podbean.com/ https://totalusrankiumap.podbean.com/ Quest Friends: https://www.questfriendspodcast.com/ Drunk Church History: https://drunkchurchhistory.podbean.com/ … all hail Bird Constans.

 

 

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]]> Pontifacts is 2 years old! To celebrate, we invited a group of our favourite podcasters to participate in an actual-play pope themed D&D adventure. Join us as this rag tag band of Byzantine ‘pilgrims’ attempt to kidnap Pope Martin I, and bring him back to the Emperor. Shenanigans ensue

Cast:
DM: Fry
Constantine Constantius: Jamie of Totalus Rankium
Constans: Rob of Totalus Rankium
Milo: Ari of Quest Friends!
Adesius: Josh of Drunk Church History
Eanswythe: Bry

Hear our cast:
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https://totalusrankiumap.podbean.com/
Quest Friends:
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Drunk Church History:
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… all hail Bird Constans.

 

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2965 106 full 82. Leo II 82. Leo II https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/82-leo-ii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/82-leo-ii/#comments Mon, 20 Jul 2020 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/37e4e859-5712-5ab8-b9cf-d8a58c016c1d Leo made the greatest impression on the writer of the Liber Pontificalis, who has much to say about his beautiful singing voice. In his episode, we discuss the transfer of endangered relics, finalizing the Third Council of Constantinople, shoring up papal primacy in a contentious Ravenna, and Irish Bullies.

Notes: Celtic Monks - https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Meister_des_Book_of_Durrow_001.jpg#mw-jump-to-license

 

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]]> Leo made the greatest impression on the writer of the Liber Pontificalis, who has much to say about his beautiful singing voice. In his episode, we discuss the transfer of endangered relics, finalizing the Third Council of Constantinople, shoring up papal primacy in a contentious Ravenna, and Irish Bullies.


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]]> Pontifacts false No 2299 107 full 83. Benedict II 83. Benedict II https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/83-benedict-ii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/83-benedict-ii/#comments Mon, 03 Aug 2020 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/e9f27556-c837-3bae-a42d-2e262d60967d This second Benedict was yet another talented singer, and so was deeply loved by the Liber Pontificalis author. In his episode, we discuss the symbolic adoption of the Imperial sons, the latest appeals of Wilfrid of York, and... bountiful hands. 

 

Shame Norman Boutin. 

 

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]]> This second Benedict was yet another talented singer, and so was deeply loved by the Liber Pontificalis author. In his episode, we discuss the symbolic adoption of the Imperial sons, the latest appeals of Wilfrid of York, and... bountiful hands. 

 

Shame Norman Boutin. 

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 1911 108 full 84. John V 84. John V https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/84-john-v/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/84-john-v/#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2020 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/2e69242b-4d19-3ce1-80ca-8151f515add0 Pope Blackfish was "in every way, temperate", but let's not get him out of bed. 

In his episode, we discuss his role in the Third Council of Constantinople, continued imperial relations, presumptuous bishops, and we clearly don't know what Blackfish is about.

 

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]]> Pope Blackfish was "in every way, temperate", but let's not get him out of bed. 

In his episode, we discuss his role in the Third Council of Constantinople, continued imperial relations, presumptuous bishops, and we clearly don't know what Blackfish is about.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 1192 109 full 85. Conon 85. Conon https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/85-conon/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/85-conon/#comments Mon, 31 Aug 2020 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/16d7758c-6f88-3ef4-9fd2-817815116b0c After the death of Pope John V, a division between the Latin Romans and the new eastern Romans led to strong disagreements over who should be Pope. Enter Pope Conon.  In his episode, we discuss famous Irish missionaries, Sicilian mistakes, and some Karenas. 

 

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]]> After the death of Pope John V, a division between the Latin Romans and the new eastern Romans led to strong disagreements over who should be Pope. Enter Pope Conon.  In his episode, we discuss famous Irish missionaries, Sicilian mistakes, and some Karenas. 

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 1863 110 full 86. Sergius I 86. Sergius I https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/86-sergius-i/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/86-sergius-i/#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2020 06:01:19 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/a7d1b984-55b9-33f6-99dc-9a23f0c2dd0b Pope Sergius had to contend with a lot of chaos! He had to overcome jumped up influencers to win the papacy, and fend off aggressive Imperial threats in order to keep it. In his episode, we discuss a double antipapcy, the Maronites, and all the issues with the Quinisext Council. With a special appearance from our podcast mascots. 

 

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]]> Pope Sergius had to contend with a lot of chaos! He had to overcome jumped up influencers to win the papacy, and fend off aggressive Imperial threats in order to keep it. In his episode, we discuss a double antipapcy, the Maronites, and all the issues with the Quinisext Council.

With a special appearance from our podcast mascots. 

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 4091 111 full Announcement: Agora Podcast Network Announcement: Agora Podcast Network https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/announcement-agora-podcast-network/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/announcement-agora-podcast-network/#comments Mon, 21 Sep 2020 15:41:24 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/8b48bd84-3d7a-3f1d-a057-e9739e01d53c We're extremely pleased to announce that Pontifacts is now a part of the Agora Podcast Network!

Visit the Agora website: https://www.agorapodcastnetwork.com/

]]> We're extremely pleased to announce that Pontifacts is now a part of the Agora Podcast Network!

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]]> Pontifacts false No 74 112 full 87. John VI 87. John VI https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/87-john-vi/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/87-john-vi/#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2020 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/68fb10d5-ab2a-3865-9ab2-accd66621e3c Pope Salty Eye lived up to his name better than we could have ever hoped. In his episode, we discuss the unexpected arrival of the Exarch of Ravenna, the unexpected arrival of the Lombards, and the very expected arrival of Wilfrid of York. We also teach Fry's child how to use 'salty'. 

(Narrator:"But Bry did not get her bad rolls, and her D&D character ended up insta-killed that very evening!")

 

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]]> Pope Salty Eye lived up to his name better than we could have ever hoped. In his episode, we discuss the unexpected arrival of the Exarch of Ravenna, the unexpected arrival of the Lombards, and the very expected arrival of Wilfrid of York. We also teach Fry's child how to use 'salty'. 

(Narrator:"But Bry did not get her bad rolls, and her D&D character ended up insta-killed that very evening!")

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 1756 113 full 88. John VII 88. John VII https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/88-john-vii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/88-john-vii/#comments Mon, 12 Oct 2020 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/de3124f0-d9f4-3098-a18d-371b37242da7 Two Johns in a row! This one got the more unfortunate nickname... In his episode, we deal with John's gamble against the revenge driven Emperor Justinian No-Nose, regulations for clerical dress, and a possibly-definitely made up scandal Fry is not on board with. 

 

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]]> Two Johns in a row! This one got the more unfortunate nickname...
In his episode, we deal with John's gamble against the revenge driven Emperor Justinian No-Nose, regulations for clerical dress, and a possibly-definitely made up scandal Fry is not on board with. 

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 1530 114 full 89. Sisinnius 89. Sisinnius https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/89-sisinnius/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/89-sisinnius/#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2020 08:34:52 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/ea569f1f-d7ae-35a3-80ff-dd27d2a087d1 Sisinnius would have made a great pope.  In his episode, we discuss the growth of the Eastern influence in the Roman church, the state of the Aurelian walls, and gout. 

 

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]]> Sisinnius would have made a great pope. 
In his episode, we discuss the growth of the Eastern influence in the Roman church, the state of the Aurelian walls, and gout. 

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 1269 115 full 90. Constantine 90. Constantine https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/90-constantine/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/90-constantine/#comments Mon, 16 Nov 2020 08:20:59 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/e4b304eb-0fed-3540-bc0a-817329719b35 After Sisinnius's sudden death, his brother Constantine was the perfect fit to succeed him as pope - he was attracted to the Eastern culture, he had a rapport with the Imperial family, and he had a streak of luck like we haven't seen in a long time.  In his episode, we discuss weaboo-ing, vinegar blinding, and sneaky murdering. 

 

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]]> After Sisinnius's sudden death, his brother Constantine was the perfect fit to succeed him as pope - he was attracted to the Eastern culture, he had a rapport with the Imperial family, and he had a streak of luck like we haven't seen in a long time.  In his episode, we discuss weaboo-ing, vinegar blinding, and sneaky murdering. 

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 3325 116 full 91. Gregory II 91. Gregory II https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/91-gregory-ii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/91-gregory-ii/#comments Mon, 30 Nov 2020 03:00:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/eb4ab961-4b27-3a50-b052-1f272e8d3305 Pope Gregory II, "the mouthy" has a lot to live up to in his namesake, and a lot of assassination attempts to see off.  In his episode, we discuss a significant Tiber flood, an unusually specific synod, the beginning of the Papal States, and the ICONOCLASM. We also ask the important question... who is messing in the olive groves?!

Show Notes:  Map of Rome: https://theromanguy.com/wp-content/uploads/Hills-of-ROme-2.jpeg

Tonsure Image: https://humoncomics.com/art/monk-tonsure.png 

Papal Coat of Arms of Benedict XVI: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/68/Coat_of_Arms_of_Benedictus_XVI.svg/240px-Coat_of_Arms_of_Benedictus_XVI.svg.png 

Lombard/Byzantine Italy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liutprand,_King_of_the_Lombards#/media/File:Liutprand%27s_Italy.gif

 

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]]> Pope Gregory II, "the mouthy" has a lot to live up to in his namesake, and a lot of assassination attempts to see off.  In his episode, we discuss a significant Tiber flood, an unusually specific synod, the beginning of the Papal States, and the ICONOCLASM. We also ask the important question... who is messing in the olive groves?!

Show Notes: 
Map of Rome: https://theromanguy.com/wp-content/uploads/Hills-of-ROme-2.jpeg

Tonsure Image: https://humoncomics.com/art/monk-tonsure.png 

Papal Coat of Arms of Benedict XVI: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/68/Coat_of_Arms_of_Benedictus_XVI.svg/240px-Coat_of_Arms_of_Benedictus_XVI.svg.png 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 4344 117 full 92. Gregory III 92. Gregory III https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/92-gregory-iii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/92-gregory-iii/#comments Mon, 14 Dec 2020 03:00:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/7bded8a3-8a67-3203-8db3-ce9db955c624 Pope Gregory III is the last non-European pope in the church until the election of Pope Francis. He also did not expect to be pope! In his episode, we discuss his unusual election, the frustrating obstacles to defending iconoclasm, the ongoing petty squabbles of the Lombards, horse meat, and some actual contact with Charles Martel! 

 

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]]> Pope Gregory III is the last non-European pope in the church until the election of Pope Francis. He also did not expect to be pope! In his episode, we discuss his unusual election, the frustrating obstacles to defending iconoclasm, the ongoing petty squabbles of the Lombards, horse meat, and some actual contact with Charles Martel! 

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2691 118 full Bonus Episode: A History of the Papacy Conversation Bonus Episode: A History of the Papacy Conversation https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-a-history-of-the-papacy-conversation/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-a-history-of-the-papacy-conversation/#comments Mon, 04 Jan 2021 03:00:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/1c611d8d-1643-36c7-8c38-9eeccded02d0 In this very special bonus episode and our first Agora collaboration, Bry and Fry sit down with Steve Guerra from the History of the Papacy to discuss favourite popes, favourite moments in papal history, and what draws us into the wild and complex legacy of the church.

Find the History of the Papacy here: https://www.atozhistorypage.com/

]]> In this very special bonus episode and our first Agora collaboration, Bry and Fry sit down with Steve Guerra from the History of the Papacy to discuss favourite popes, favourite moments in papal history, and what draws us into the wild and complex legacy of the church.

Find the History of the Papacy here: https://www.atozhistorypage.com/

]]> Pontifacts false No 2754 119 full 93. Zachary 93. Zachary https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/93-zachary/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/93-zachary/#comments Mon, 18 Jan 2021 03:00:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/5f072e55-1a89-3d7a-a504-5933b5fbcdea Pope Zachary, our last "Byzantine" pope, marks an important shift away from the Eastern Empire, towards... yet another empire. 

In his episode, we discuss the ongoing Iconoclasm, calming the Lombard threat, evangelization in Germania, and how babies poop sometimes. Come for the bad Angelology, stay for "Here are your Hot Dogs": a broad overview of the Franks. 

Revolution 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3fuVDWbZ9igPTraCLTZx3j?si=OudvgE-nQWOQnTO2EjZ8yw&fbclid=IwAR1WarEAq1jShf1EvsCPBKhyeIsfW1aIXbiW99SPAXYmBQDaL7sf7-hhPGs

 

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]]> Pope Zachary, our last "Byzantine" pope, marks an important shift away from the Eastern Empire, towards... yet another empire. 

In his episode, we discuss the ongoing Iconoclasm, calming the Lombard threat, evangelization in Germania, and how babies poop sometimes. Come for the bad Angelology, stay for "Here are your Hot Dogs": a broad overview of the Franks. 

Revolution 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3fuVDWbZ9igPTraCLTZx3j?si=OudvgE-nQWOQnTO2EjZ8yw&fbclid=IwAR1WarEAq1jShf1EvsCPBKhyeIsfW1aIXbiW99SPAXYmBQDaL7sf7-hhPGs

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 3412 120 full Pope Elect Stephen Pope Elect Stephen https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/pope-elect-stephen/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/pope-elect-stephen/#comments Mon, 01 Feb 2021 03:00:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/569cbe0a-9b0e-38ae-8193-8e293618ccfd Stephen was elected to the papacy... that's about it. In his episode, we discuss the debate over when a pope becomes a pope, and the pontifical numbering confusion for the Stephens. 

 

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]]> Stephen was elected to the papacy... that's about it. In his episode, we discuss the debate over when a pope becomes a pope, and the pontifical numbering confusion for the Stephens. 

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 419 121 full 94. Stephen II 94. Stephen II https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/94-stephen-ii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/94-stephen-ii/#comments Mon, 15 Feb 2021 03:00:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/43b55435-a368-3a0f-96e0-0ac90db3a2d2 The real pope Stephen II has a pontificate that marks many very important paradigm shifts that will change the role of the papacy from here on out.

In his episode, we discuss the beginning of the Frankish papacy, yet another Lombard threat, the Donation of Pepin, and the beginning of Popes crowning and legitimating the rule of Kings. 

 

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]]> The real pope Stephen II has a pontificate that marks many very important paradigm shifts that will change the role of the papacy from here on out.

In his episode, we discuss the beginning of the Frankish papacy, yet another Lombard threat, the Donation of Pepin, and the beginning of Popes crowning and legitimating the rule of Kings. 

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 3308 122 full Announcement: Intelligent Speech 2021 Announcement: Intelligent Speech 2021 https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/announcement-intelligent-speech-2021/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/announcement-intelligent-speech-2021/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2021 03:00:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/207820ee-954a-328f-8a05-ef2ec1778514 Intelligent Speech is back, and we will be speaking!

We will be joining forces with Steve of History of the Papacy to talk about the Pope's Secret Escape passageway, and Bry will be participating in a panel on Italy with Steve, Mike of History of Italy, and Marco of Storia d'Italia.

Tickets are available at https://www.intelligentspeechconference.com/

Use code PONT for 10% off your ticket. 

]]> Intelligent Speech is back, and we will be speaking!

We will be joining forces with Steve of History of the Papacy to talk about the Pope's Secret Escape passageway, and Bry will be participating in a panel on Italy with Steve, Mike of History of Italy, and Marco of Storia d'Italia.

Tickets are available at https://www.intelligentspeechconference.com/

Use code PONT for 10% off your ticket. 

]]> Pontifacts false No 62 123 full 95. Paul I 95. Paul I https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/95-paul-i/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/95-paul-i/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2021 03:00:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/874998cf-5f4d-3c9e-878b-f2b3ef9e141e The brother of our last Pope, Paul was a capable diplomat, and a fitting choice to continue Stephen's policies. In his episode, we discuss the threat of the Lombards, the threat of the Byzantines, the threat of a Byzantine-Lombard alliance, Saint Petronilla, and no-lady zones. 

 

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]]> The brother of our last Pope, Paul was a capable diplomat, and a fitting choice to continue Stephen's policies. In his episode, we discuss the threat of the Lombards, the threat of the Byzantines, the threat of a Byzantine-Lombard alliance, Saint Petronilla, and no-lady zones. 

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2332 124 full 96. Stephen III 96. Stephen III https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/96-stephen-iii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/96-stephen-iii/#comments Mon, 15 Mar 2021 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/c836b9ed-f3e6-3fce-a66d-cafbfaf715f2 Pope Stephen's election comes at a time where the people of the newly established papal states are grappling with having the Pope as their new secular leader. Violence ensues. 

In his episode we discuss Duke Toto and his antipope, King Desiderius and his antipope, the rise and fall of Chris and Serg, and the new Franks in charge. 

 

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]]> Pope Stephen's election comes at a time where the people of the newly established papal states are grappling with having the Pope as their new secular leader. Violence ensues. 

In his episode we discuss
Duke Toto and his antipope, King Desiderius and his antipope, the rise and fall of Chris and Serg, and the new Franks in charge. 

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 4244 125 full 97. Hadrian I 97. Hadrian I https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/97-hadrian-i/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/97-hadrian-i/#comments Mon, 29 Mar 2021 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/da7b7380-1d47-3b40-aca1-9cfa173d60ed While Paul Afiarta conspired to secure the papacy, the elite and very popular Hadrian secured the votes instead - and things were about to change! 

In his episode, we discuss the fall of Paul Afiarta, the fall of Desiderius and the Lombard Kingdom, the emergence of an empire, and the hardcore bromance with the French Man. 

PS- Pontifacts mascot Ridley had plenty to say in this episode, apologies!

 

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]]> While Paul Afiarta conspired to secure the papacy, the elite and very popular Hadrian secured the votes instead - and things were about to change! 

In his episode, we discuss the fall of Paul Afiarta, the fall of Desiderius and the Lombard Kingdom, the emergence of an empire, and the hardcore bromance with the French Man. 

PS- Pontifacts mascot Ridley had plenty to say in this episode, apologies!

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 3718 126 full Bonus Episode: Is Hadrian Underrated? with War and Conquest Bonus Episode: Is Hadrian Underrated? with War and Conquest https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-is-hadrian-underrated-with-war-and-conquest/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-is-hadrian-underrated-with-war-and-conquest/#comments Mon, 05 Apr 2021 08:52:52 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/54d187e4-69b5-3f46-8431-544eb71ff43e Surprise! In this bonus episode, Bry is joined by Neil of War and Conquest Podcast to talk more about Charlemagne, more Papal States, and discuss whether Pope Hadrian should be on Top 10 pope lists.

War and Conquest: https://www.warandconquest.com/  https://twitter.com/warandconquest1 

]]> Surprise! In this bonus episode, Bry is joined by Neil of War and Conquest Podcast to talk more about Charlemagne, more Papal States, and discuss whether Pope Hadrian should be on Top 10 pope lists.

War and Conquest: https://www.warandconquest.com/ 
https://twitter.com/warandconquest1 

]]> Pontifacts false No 3511 127 full 98. Leo III 98. Leo III https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/98-leo-iii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/98-leo-iii/#comments Mon, 12 Apr 2021 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/80d57165-1dc6-338c-a5e2-18aee0586b85 As a non-noble elected to the Papacy, Leo received a terrible welcome. Fortunately, miracles and Charlemagne made things right. In his episode, we discuss the precedents of judging a pope and oaths of purgation, Holy Roman Emperors, and so much about Carolingian mythmaking that Fry can't take it.

 

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]]> As a non-noble elected to the Papacy, Leo received a terrible welcome. Fortunately, miracles and Charlemagne made things right. In his episode, we discuss the precedents of judging a pope and oaths of purgation, Holy Roman Emperors, and so much about Carolingian mythmaking that Fry can't take it.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 3483 128 full 99. Stephen IV 99. Stephen IV https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/99-stephen-iv/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/99-stephen-iv/#comments Mon, 26 Apr 2021 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/bc588a4c-e74d-3161-9e9d-1b70c5917f51 Pope Stephen IV is NOT Stephen VI.  In his episode, we discuss the symbolic importance of the coronation of Louis the Pious, Jesus's sandals, and we ask important questions about where you would rather be kissed.

 

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]]> Pope Stephen IV is NOT Stephen VI. 
In his episode, we discuss the symbolic importance of the coronation of Louis the Pious, Jesus's sandals, and we ask important questions about where you would rather be kissed.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2082 129 full 100. Paschal I 100. Paschal I https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/100-paschal-i/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/100-paschal-i/#comments Mon, 17 May 2021 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/fbf0a5c0-14ba-3628-a0ba-4e2b1fc0ca7c We've reached 100 main episodes, just in time for our three year anniversary! And Paschal is about to make some significant changes!

In his episode we'll discuss a monumental building effort in Rome, the translations of saints relics, and factional, probably totally complicit murder.

 

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]]> We've reached 100 main episodes, just in time for our three year anniversary! And Paschal is about to make some significant changes!

In his episode we'll discuss a monumental building effort in Rome, the translations of saints relics, and factional, probably totally complicit murder.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 3487 130 full 101. Eugene II 101. Eugene II https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/101-eugene-ii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/101-eugene-ii/#comments Mon, 31 May 2021 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/e8dcaa99-a06c-3665-97ac-3853024f3f11 Pope Eugene, this time not a ghost, or spiders, wanted to ensure that he maintained a solid relationship with the Franks. And to do that, some compromises must be made. In his episode, we discuss the extremely important Constitutio Romanum, the Council of Rome 826, and which Jungle Book characters the Frankish kings should be. 

 

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]]> Pope Eugene, this time not a ghost, or spiders, wanted to ensure that he maintained a solid relationship with the Franks. And to do that, some compromises must be made. In his episode, we discuss the extremely important Constitutio Romanum, the Council of Rome 826, and which Jungle Book characters the Frankish kings should be. 

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2364 131 full 102. Valentine 102. Valentine https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/102-valentine-1623642058/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/102-valentine-1623642058/#comments Mon, 14 Jun 2021 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/f2c49578-9249-3304-9dc4-c16a7c206a37 Pope Valentine (not that Valentine) was very close with our last pope, which lead to serious confusion about what exactly their relationship was. In his episode, we discuss his pre-papal status, the confusion over the Constitutio Romanum, and the very uncomfortable potential of scandal.

Brace yourselves, our podcast mascots had plenty to say this episode. 

 

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]]> Pope Valentine (not that Valentine) was very close with our last pope, which lead to serious confusion about what exactly their relationship was. In his episode, we discuss his pre-papal status, the confusion over the Constitutio Romanum, and the very uncomfortable potential of scandal.

Brace yourselves, our podcast mascots had plenty to say this episode. 

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 1185 132 full Announcement: Hiatus Announcement: Hiatus https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/announcement-hiatus-1624564607/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/announcement-hiatus-1624564607/#comments Thu, 24 Jun 2021 12:56:47 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/50c38685-8ab3-38e6-ac1a-c2c8657af03b Pontifacts is going on a brief hiatus, due to surprise moves! 

We'll be back as soon as we possibly can - keep an eye on our social media for announcements as to when that will be.

Thank you as always for your understanding and support! 

]]> Pontifacts is going on a brief hiatus, due to surprise moves! 

We'll be back as soon as we possibly can - keep an eye on our social media for announcements as to when that will be.

Thank you as always for your understanding and support! 

]]> Pontifacts false No 45 133 full 103. Gregory IV 103. Gregory IV https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/103-gregory-iv/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/103-gregory-iv/#comments Mon, 13 Sep 2021 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/7b925ee6-b81f-33cf-96c1-f105655a0566 We're back with Gregory IV, an energetic but mild small dog man. In his episode, we discuss fights over Farfa, the protracted Frankish civil wars, world-changing events being blamed on women, and ruses for betrayal!

Will Gregory be as frustrated with the Franks as Fry is?

 

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]]> We're back with Gregory IV, an energetic but mild small dog man. In his episode, we discuss fights over Farfa, the protracted Frankish civil wars, world-changing events being blamed on women, and ruses for betrayal!

Will Gregory be as frustrated with the Franks as Fry is?

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 3098 134 full 104. Sergius II 104. Sergius II https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/104-sergius-ii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/104-sergius-ii/#comments Mon, 27 Sep 2021 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/d62e7baf-3b8b-33f8-a6a7-426c8c4b8d9c Pope Sergius "Hog's Mouth" was the most pure boy, but also a grumpy gouty man who faces one of the greatest losses in church history. In his episode, we discuss why popes aren't called Peter, what happens when you contend with an antipope and the Constitutio Romanum at once, what happens when God "sends pagans to avenge what Christians fail to amend", what happens when you leave your treasures outside, and all the blame we should bestow upon his brother.

 

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]]> Pope Sergius "Hog's Mouth" was the most pure boy, but also a grumpy gouty man who faces one of the greatest losses in church history. In his episode, we discuss why popes aren't called Peter, what happens when you contend with an antipope and the Constitutio Romanum at once, what happens when God "sends pagans to avenge what Christians fail to amend", what happens when you leave your treasures outside, and all the blame we should bestow upon his brother.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2651 135 full 105. Leo IV 105. Leo IV https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/105-leo-iv/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/105-leo-iv/#comments Mon, 11 Oct 2021 08:14:29 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/52f6ffc0-bfe9-3056-9def-077410d5eebc Pope Leo may have been a 'despiser of the self', but there are plenty of reasons for us to like him! In his episode, we discuss the fortification of Rome and  Leonine City just in time for the Battle of Ostia, some very important disobedient clerics, a surprise Rexy appearance, and Raphael dicks. 

 

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]]> Pope Leo may have been a 'despiser of the self', but there are plenty of reasons for us to like him! In his episode, we discuss the fortification of Rome and  Leonine City just in time for the Battle of Ostia, some very important disobedient clerics, a surprise Rexy appearance, and Raphael dicks. 

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2431 136 full Johannes Anglicus Johannes Anglicus https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/johannes-anglicus/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/johannes-anglicus/#comments Mon, 25 Oct 2021 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/53ca0c7d-e513-394b-937d-8cc268039f9b Pope Johannes has a secret.

 

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]]> Pope Johannes has a secret.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 1430 137 full Pope Joan Pope Joan https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/pope-joan-1636349757/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/pope-joan-1636349757/#comments Mon, 08 Nov 2021 03:00:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/ee272c8a-ceea-3012-a697-f37beb128a4b The secret has been revealed, and now its time for the whole of the Pope Joan mythos!

In her episode, we discuss the origins of the legend, the arguments for and against her existence, possible 'hints' of Joan in art and architecture, and the ball touching chair - 'Testiculos habet, et bene pedentes!'

 

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]]> The secret has been revealed, and now its time for the whole of the Pope Joan mythos!

In her episode, we discuss the origins of the legend, the arguments for and against her existence, possible 'hints' of Joan in art and architecture, and the ball touching chair - 'Testiculos habet, et bene pedentes!'

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2949 138 full Why Pope Joan? Why Pope Joan? https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/why-pope-joan/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/why-pope-joan/#comments Mon, 22 Nov 2021 03:00:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/5082fe65-fd12-3a35-ab27-97a3386af1ae It's time to answer another important question – WHY Pope Joan?  If she didn’t exist, what purpose does the legend of Pope Joan serve?

In this episode, we discuss what Pope Joan represents about the church, popes, and women, and who she might have been created to attack. 

Note: In this episode, something went off-kilter with Bry's microphone! Please bear with us and our substandard audio quality. 

 

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]]> It's time to answer another important question – WHY Pope Joan?  If she didn’t exist, what purpose does the legend of Pope Joan serve?

In this episode, we discuss what Pope Joan represents about the church, popes, and women, and who she might have been created to attack. 

Note: In this episode, something went off-kilter with Bry's microphone! Please bear with us and our substandard audio quality. 

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2040 139 full 106. Benedict III 106. Benedict III https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/106-benedict-iii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/106-benedict-iii/#comments Mon, 13 Dec 2021 03:00:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/9b079b65-105a-3d5c-9ffd-e5a9d8459956 Pope Benedict was the actual pope to follow Leo IV, not Pope Joan! In his episode, we discuss a dramatic and confusing antipapacy, why his Liber Pontificalis entry is often missing, complicated consequences of the Iconoclasm, and... astral dew. 

 

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]]> Pope Benedict was the actual pope to follow Leo IV, not Pope Joan! In his episode, we discuss a dramatic and confusing antipapacy, why his Liber Pontificalis entry is often missing, complicated consequences of the Iconoclasm, and... astral dew. 

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2881 140 full Crossover: Battle Royale on French Saints for Christmas! Crossover: Battle Royale on French Saints for Christmas! https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/crossover-battle-royale-on-french-saints-for-christmas/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/crossover-battle-royale-on-french-saints-for-christmas/#comments Tue, 21 Dec 2021 15:30:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/27616cce-8e43-3266-832e-79a4362d8401 For this special Christmas crossover, we joined up with Battle Royale to talk about important French Saints, in all their grisly glory! 

 

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Show description:

The most wonderful time of the year was made even more wonderful by our first ever guests, Bry and Fry of the Pontifacts podcast, who rate all of the popes from Peter to Francis. Complemented as ever by the splendid humour of Fry and Eliza, Bry and Ben recount the tales of the five patron saints of France who have been woven into our story so far: Saint Petronilla, Saint Denis, Saint Martin, Saint Remy and Saint Radegund. 

This is definitely not your average Christmas episode! We've got a guy carrying his own severed head, an emperor's butt being set on fire and a dove descending from the sky with a Molotov cocktail, just to name a few incidents. We also find out that not only could women read in the Dark Ages (shocker!), but one of them could even speak to frogs! How very French of her.

]]> For this special Christmas crossover, we joined up with Battle Royale to talk about important French Saints, in all their grisly glory! 

 

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Show description:

The most wonderful time of the year was made even more wonderful by our first ever guests, Bry and Fry of the Pontifacts podcast, who rate all of the popes from Peter to Francis. Complemented as ever by the splendid humour of Fry and Eliza, Bry and Ben recount the tales of the five patron saints of France who have been woven into our story so far: Saint Petronilla, Saint Denis, Saint Martin, Saint Remy and Saint Radegund. 

This is definitely not your average Christmas episode! We've got a guy carrying his own severed head, an emperor's butt being set on fire and a dove descending from the sky with a Molotov cocktail, just to name a few incidents. We also find out that not only could women read in the Dark Ages (shocker!), but one of them could even speak to frogs! How very French of her.

]]> Pontifacts false No 5950 142 full Bonus: Power and State in Carolingian-Papal Relations with Dr. Rutger Kramer Bonus: Power and State in Carolingian-Papal Relations with Dr. Rutger Kramer https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-power-and-state-in-carolingian-papal-relations-with-dr-rutger-kramer/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-power-and-state-in-carolingian-papal-relations-with-dr-rutger-kramer/#comments Mon, 27 Dec 2021 03:00:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/86457a8c-3be3-3a4d-9bf1-7dcf7f890835 During our exploration of the Frankish Papacy, Dr. Rutger Kramer has been our academic hero, providing access to sources, and inspiring thought-provoking discussions that resulted in much more informative episodes. So it only seemed right that we invite him on to the show, to provide his expertise!

In this episode, Bry and Rutger discuss the concepts of power, state, and church for both the Carolingians and the Papacy, the complicated dynamics of the Carolingian-Papal relationship, and critically evaluating our contemporary sources!

Find Rutger: https://twitter.com/AnotherAspirin

 

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]]> During our exploration of the Frankish Papacy, Dr. Rutger Kramer has been our academic hero, providing access to sources, and inspiring thought-provoking discussions that resulted in much more informative episodes. So it only seemed right that we invite him on to the show, to provide his expertise!

In this episode, Bry and Rutger discuss the concepts of power, state, and church for both the Carolingians and the Papacy, the complicated dynamics of the Carolingian-Papal relationship, and critically evaluating our contemporary sources!

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]]> Pontifacts false No 3984 141 full 107. Nicholas I 107. Nicholas I https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/107-nicholas-i/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/107-nicholas-i/#comments Mon, 10 Jan 2022 04:56:43 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/25b9e37e-fc82-3f90-a4da-d5a4b4c25dfb "Few popes hold a more dominating place in the history of the Catholic Church than Nicholas I." So much so, that many church historians and scholars argue that he should be considered Pope Nicholas the Great! But does he hold up to Pope Leo and Gregory? We're going to decide once and for all! 

In his episode, we discuss Nicholas's many conflicts against the troublesome Archbishop John of Ravenna, the haughty Archbishop Hincmar of Rheims, the illegitimate Patriarch Photius of Constantinople, and most importantly, the divorce of Lothair II. 

It turns out he was the punchy ol' Saint Nicholas all along!

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]]> "Few popes hold a more dominating place in the history of the Catholic Church than Nicholas I." So much so, that many church historians and scholars argue that he should be considered Pope Nicholas the Great! But does he hold up to Pope Leo and Gregory? We're going to decide once and for all! 

In his episode, we discuss Nicholas's many conflicts against the troublesome Archbishop John of Ravenna, the haughty Archbishop Hincmar of Rheims, the illegitimate Patriarch Photius of Constantinople, and most importantly, the divorce of Lothair II. 

It turns out he was the punchy ol' Saint Nicholas all along!

Audio note: Bry's working with a new microphone, there might be a warble or two. It's learning. 

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 5753 143 full 108. Adrian II 108. Adrian II https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/108-adrian-ii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/108-adrian-ii/#comments Mon, 24 Jan 2022 03:00:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/103144c5-5237-32b2-87e4-bf51c10bd888 Adrian refused being elected pope twice before his actual pontificate, most likely because he was a married family man! 

In his episode, we discuss a surprise invasion of Rome, the somewhat resolution of the Lotharian divorce issue, courting the conversion of Buglars and Slavs, and the MOST perplexing murder. 

 

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]]> Adrian refused being elected pope twice before his actual pontificate, most likely because he was a married family man! 

In his episode, we discuss a surprise invasion of Rome, the somewhat resolution of the Lotharian divorce issue, courting the conversion of Buglars and Slavs, and the MOST perplexing murder. 

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 4119 144 full 109. John VIII 109. John VIII https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/109-john-viii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/109-john-viii/#comments Mon, 07 Feb 2022 03:00:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/f6e8891d-68fa-350f-9b56-33423ccc5092 Pope Mad Hook assumes the papacy, and is faced with all the danger! In his episode, we discuss a full on pirate defense of Rome, difficult Guidos, a major shift in how the Holy Roman Emperors were chosen, and the first conflicts of Formosus - with shocking consequences!

 

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]]> Pope Mad Hook assumes the papacy, and is faced with all the danger! In his episode, we discuss a full on pirate defense of Rome, difficult Guidos, a major shift in how the Holy Roman Emperors were chosen, and the first conflicts of Formosus - with shocking consequences!

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 4707 145 full 110. Marinus I 110. Marinus I https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/110-marinus-i/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/110-marinus-i/#comments Mon, 21 Feb 2022 03:00:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/97146f19-146c-3e22-ae2d-cf98133c79e4 Although there is some confusion over Pope Marinus and his name, one thing that is perfectly clear is that his papacy set an important precedent in papal elections! In his episode, we discuss his approach to the ongoing Formosus situation, his relationship with a rexy king, and another spiritual blow in the Muslim conflict.

 

Please forgive our warbles, our mics were pure chaos this time around. 

 

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]]> Although there is some confusion over Pope Marinus and his name, one thing that is perfectly clear is that his papacy set an important precedent in papal elections! In his episode, we discuss his approach to the ongoing Formosus situation, his relationship with a rexy king, and another spiritual blow in the Muslim conflict.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2690 146 full Can Fry Keep An Eye On The Pope? Can Fry Keep An Eye On The Pope? https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/can-fry-keep-an-eye-on-the-pope/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/can-fry-keep-an-eye-on-the-pope/#comments Mon, 07 Mar 2022 08:55:27 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/606d32d0-adc6-3d43-87d4-c31acda520f5 This week, we're playing this terrible and nonsensical click-your-own-adventure game.

https://clickhole.com/can-you-keep-an-eye-on-the-pope-for-just-5-minutes-1825124327/

 

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]]> This week, we're playing this terrible and nonsensical click-your-own-adventure game.

https://clickhole.com/can-you-keep-an-eye-on-the-pope-for-just-5-minutes-1825124327/

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 835 147 full Crossover: The Green Knight TTRPG with the Maniculum Crossover: The Green Knight TTRPG with the Maniculum https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/crossover-the-green-knight-ttrpg-with-the-maniculum-podcast/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/crossover-the-green-knight-ttrpg-with-the-maniculum-podcast/#comments Mon, 14 Mar 2022 03:10:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/75c67e8b-e86d-3829-9880-986b4860d9be In this very special Actual Play episode, we were invited by Zoe and Mac of the Maniculum Podcast to play through the Green Knight TTRPG game, inspired by the A24 release of the Green Knight Movie

Listen as we team up with Andy and John from Saga Thing, and Mary from BookSquadGoals on an adventure to redeem our honour, and face impending death at the hands of the Green Knight!

Playing through literature-inspired games is super fun with Medievalists!!

Visit the Maniculum Podcast: https://www.themaniculumpodcast.com/

]]> In this very special Actual Play episode, we were invited by Zoe and Mac of the Maniculum Podcast to play through the Green Knight TTRPG game, inspired by the A24 release of the Green Knight Movie

Listen as we team up with Andy and John from Saga Thing, and Mary from BookSquadGoals on an adventure to redeem our honour, and face impending death at the hands of the Green Knight!

Playing through literature-inspired games is super fun with Medievalists!!

Visit the Maniculum Podcast: https://www.themaniculumpodcast.com/

]]> Pontifacts false No 8441 148 full 111. Adrian III 111. Adrian III https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/111-hadrian-iii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/111-hadrian-iii/#comments Mon, 21 Mar 2022 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/6fd19e25-63c9-32b5-9fec-9286045f09ec Sources on Adrian's papacy are very confused about just about everything! 

In his episode, we discuss Hadrian's severe anti-corruption crackdown, a literal plague of locusts, a Diet in Worms (not -that- Diet of Worms), and whether any of it happened when we think it did. 

 

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]]> Sources on Adrian's papacy are very confused about just about everything! 

In his episode, we discuss Hadrian's severe anti-corruption crackdown, a literal plague of locusts, a Diet in Worms (not -that- Diet of Worms), and whether any of it happened when we think it did. 

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2426 149 full 112. Stephen V 112. Stephen V https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/112-stephen-v/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/112-stephen-v/#comments Mon, 11 Apr 2022 02:59:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/cb3eef27-c4af-3366-a5fd-457939a30ecc Due to naming confusion, Pope Stephen V is often called Stephen VI - but he is not THAT Stephen VI! 

In his episode, we will discuss his response to the locust-caused famine, special dispensations in light of Saracen violence, the final decision on the Slavonic liturgy, and the END of the Carolingian Dynasty!

 

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]]> Due to naming confusion, Pope Stephen V is often called Stephen VI - but he is not THAT Stephen VI! 

In his episode, we will discuss his response to the locust-caused famine, special dispensations in light of Saracen violence, the final decision on the Slavonic liturgy, and the END of the Carolingian Dynasty!

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 3277 150 full Announcement: Intelligent Speech! Announcement: Intelligent Speech! https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/announcement-intelligent-speech/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/announcement-intelligent-speech/#comments Sun, 24 Apr 2022 18:57:23 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/97449ee4-66e6-3866-b39f-886a707f70f7 We will once again be speaking at the Intelligent Speech Conference!

Intelligent Speech takes place online, on June 25th, from 10AM-6PM FST 

Tickets are available below, use code POPE at checkout for a discount!

https://www.intelligentspeechconference.com/

]]> We will once again be speaking at the Intelligent Speech Conference!

Intelligent Speech takes place online, on June 25th, from 10AM-6PM FST 

Tickets are available below, use code POPE at checkout for a discount!

https://www.intelligentspeechconference.com/

]]> Pontifacts false No 59 151 full Crossover: Will Pope Francis Retire in 2022? with Popeular History Crossover: Will Pope Francis Retire in 2022? with Popeular History https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/crossover-will-pope-francis-retire-in-2022-with-popeular-history/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/crossover-will-pope-francis-retire-in-2022-with-popeular-history/#comments Thu, 26 May 2022 19:24:10 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/a3f9c91b-d20f-3726-9777-29be5142aecc Given that Pontifacts remains in unexpected hiatus, Bry was invited by Gregg of the Popeular History Podcast to discuss his favourite (and Bry's LEAST favourite) theory about Pope Francis! 

In this episode, Gregg and Bry discuss Francis's attitude and commentary about retirement, the Apostolic Constitution, the College of Cardinals, and the one thing they both fervently agree on - their top pick for the next pope! 

Find Gregg and the Popeular History Podcast here: https://popeularhistory.podbean.com/

]]> Given that Pontifacts remains in unexpected hiatus, Bry was invited by Gregg of the Popeular History Podcast to discuss his favourite (and Bry's LEAST favourite) theory about Pope Francis! 

In this episode, Gregg and Bry discuss Francis's attitude and commentary about retirement, the Apostolic Constitution, the College of Cardinals, and the one thing they both fervently agree on - their top pick for the next pope! 

Find Gregg and the Popeular History Podcast here: https://popeularhistory.podbean.com/

]]> Pontifacts false No 2799 152 full Bonus: Popewatch Spring 2022 Bonus: Popewatch Spring 2022 https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-popewatch-2022/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-popewatch-2022/#comments Tue, 14 Jun 2022 15:32:33 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/c176b85b-0a2c-36fd-bd41-1a8cd08e7bc0 Although we've been on hiatus, Pope Francis has been busy! Tune in for an update on the show, and coverage of Pope Francis, delegations to the Vatican, Apostolic Visits, his health and mobility issues, and the new consistory. 

Tickets for Intelligent Speech: https://www.intelligentspeechconference.com/ Use code Pope for a discount

 

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]]> Although we've been on hiatus, Pope Francis has been busy!
Tune in for an update on the show, and coverage of Pope Francis, delegations to the Vatican, Apostolic Visits, his health and mobility issues, and the new consistory. 

Tickets for Intelligent Speech:
https://www.intelligentspeechconference.com/

Use code Pope for a discount

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 775 153 full Interview with Pope Michael (Posthumous Release) Interview with Pope Michael (Posthumous Release) https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/interview-with-pope-michael-posthumous-release/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/interview-with-pope-michael-posthumous-release/#comments Fri, 02 Sep 2022 03:48:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/08fbb4fc-1a4b-3608-b330-77e6eaaaa77f Important Note: One week after this interview, Pope Michael suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and died on August 2nd, 2022. We are releasing this episode because he was excited for us to do so, but we have left the content untouched. 

On July 16th, 1990, 6 people gathered in a General Store in Belvue, Kansas, and elected a Pope.

And that Pope has spoken to us! Join us in an interview with Pope Michael, to explore sedevacantism, conclavism, and the papacy of the "One true" Catholic Church. Bry and Pope Michael discuss his beliefs, how his papacy came to be, his views on current struggles in the church, and what his church looks like in 2022. 

Visit Pope Michael's website:

https://www.vaticaninexile.com/

 

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]]> Important Note: One week after this interview, Pope Michael suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and died on August 2nd, 2022. We are releasing this episode because he was excited for us to do so, but we have left the content untouched. 

On July 16th, 1990, 6 people gathered in a General Store in Belvue, Kansas, and elected a Pope.

And that Pope has spoken to us! Join us in an interview with Pope Michael, to explore sedevacantism, conclavism, and the papacy of the "One true" Catholic Church. Bry and Pope Michael discuss his beliefs, how his papacy came to be, his views on current struggles in the church, and what his church looks like in 2022. 

Visit Pope Michael's website:

https://www.vaticaninexile.com/

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 6103 154 full Bonus: Women and Female Power in the Vatican with The Other Half Podcast Bonus: Women and Female Power in the Vatican with The Other Half Podcast https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-women-and-female-power-in-the-vatican-with-the-other-half-podcast/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-women-and-female-power-in-the-vatican-with-the-other-half-podcast/#comments Wed, 21 Sep 2022 03:55:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/313833fa-f562-3a10-8828-42d84edf259b Though the Vatican has been the literal 'old boys club', women have still made their mark on its history! Join Bry and James of The Other Half Podcast, as they discuss two medieval women who made waves in the church - Pope Joan, and Marozia of the Pornocracy. 

James will be periodically joining us to discuss other significant women figures as we move through different eras in time.

You can find James and the Other Half Podcast here:https://www.theotherhalfpodcast.co.uk/

]]> Though the Vatican has been the literal 'old boys club', women have still made their mark on its history! Join Bry and James of The Other Half Podcast, as they discuss two medieval women who made waves in the church - Pope Joan, and Marozia of the Pornocracy. 

James will be periodically joining us to discuss other significant women figures as we move through different eras in time.

You can find James and the Other Half Podcast here:https://www.theotherhalfpodcast.co.uk/

]]> Pontifacts false No 3266 155 full Bonus: Predicting Popes with the Papability Index! Bonus: Predicting Popes with the Papability Index! https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-predicting-popes-with-the-papability-index/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-predicting-popes-with-the-papability-index/#comments Thu, 06 Oct 2022 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/fe0a7189-cf20-33c9-9528-af874286b2ba Who is going to be the next pope? This is a question that seems to have more and more traction every day, and many sources speculate on the possibility of each cardinal to come out on top of the next conclave. But what should we be looking at to determine papal potential?

Introducing Gabe, the creator of the Papability Index, an algorithm that determines the likelihood of a cardinal to be pope.

In this interview, Gabe and Bry discussed the creation of the formula, the factors that he feels are the most important, the most (and least) likely candidates, and how he has applied the formula to previous conclaves. 

Find Gabe at: https://twitter.com/pope_predictor

]]> Who is going to be the next pope? This is a question that seems to have more and more traction every day, and many sources speculate on the possibility of each cardinal to come out on top of the next conclave. But what should we be looking at to determine papal potential?

Introducing Gabe, the creator of the Papability Index, an algorithm that determines the likelihood of a cardinal to be pope.

In this interview, Gabe and Bry discussed the creation of the formula, the factors that he feels are the most important, the most (and least) likely candidates, and how he has applied the formula to previous conclaves. 

Find Gabe at: https://twitter.com/pope_predictor

]]> Pontifacts false No 2599 156 full Crossover: Eat Brains Love with Quest Friends! and Totalus Rankium Crossover: Eat Brains Love with Quest Friends! and Totalus Rankium https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/crossover-eat-brains-love-with-quest-friends-and-totalus-rankium/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/crossover-eat-brains-love-with-quest-friends-and-totalus-rankium/#comments Sat, 22 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/3a63bee0-90bc-3ae6-832d-b571da079d34 We're back into the TTRPG world!

With Kyle DMing the amazing new TTRPG that he designed, Under the Neighborhood, Ari from Quest Friends! and Rob from Totalus Rankium, Bry plays through the mysterious and strange "Historia Lane", where all Pontifacts and Totalus Rankium jokes are literal and real! 

Listen for zombies, birds, elections, betrayal, heartbreak, revenge, and so much more.

Quest Friends: https://www.questfriendspodcast.com/pontifacts  Under the Neighborhood: https://questfriends.itch.io/neighborhood Totalus Rankium: https://totalusrankium.podbean.com/ 

]]> We're back into the TTRPG world!

With Kyle DMing the amazing new TTRPG that he designed, Under the Neighborhood, Ari from Quest Friends! and Rob from Totalus Rankium, Bry plays through the mysterious and strange "Historia Lane", where all Pontifacts and Totalus Rankium jokes are literal and real! 

Listen for zombies, birds, elections, betrayal, heartbreak, revenge, and so much more.

Quest Friends: https://www.questfriendspodcast.com/pontifacts 
Under the Neighborhood: https://questfriends.itch.io/neighborhood
Totalus Rankium: https://totalusrankium.podbean.com/ 

]]> Pontifacts false No 4917 157 full Bonus: Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Obituary Bonus: Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Obituary https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-pope-emeritus-benedict-xvi-obituary/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-pope-emeritus-benedict-xvi-obituary/#comments Sat, 31 Dec 2022 09:29:52 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/127112e5-1bae-3195-94d2-d0a16e17d650 Today, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI died.

In this episode, we provide a short obituary and what we know about the upcoming funeral, and discuss the future of Pontifacts

]]> Today, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI died.

In this episode, we provide a short obituary and what we know about the upcoming funeral, and discuss the future of Pontifacts

]]> Pontifacts false No 701 158 full Crossover: Quickdraw! with Ranking ’76, Tsar Power and Nobelesse Oblige Crossover: Quickdraw! with Ranking ’76, Tsar Power and Nobelesse Oblige https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/crossover-quickdraw-with-ranking-76-tsar-power-and-nobelesse-oblige/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/crossover-quickdraw-with-ranking-76-tsar-power-and-nobelesse-oblige/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2023 08:04:14 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/cab4cf09-5d13-3fd9-bb67-757bb0362435 Eric, host of Ranking '76 invite Bry and Fry to join several of the Rexypod family pods for some trivia fun!

Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX3yPYsy-mY&ab_channel=Ranking76Podcast

Check out Ranking '76: https://ranking76podcast.podbean.com/  Check out Tsar Power: https://open.spotify.com/show/49JyFkdWvSy0sKv37W8YX6 Check out Nobelesse Oblige: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nobelesse-oblige/id1637021887 

]]> Eric, host of Ranking '76 invite Bry and Fry to join several of the Rexypod family pods for some trivia fun!

Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX3yPYsy-mY&ab_channel=Ranking76Podcast

Check out Ranking '76: https://ranking76podcast.podbean.com/ 
Check out Tsar Power: https://open.spotify.com/show/49JyFkdWvSy0sKv37W8YX6
Check out Nobelesse Oblige: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nobelesse-oblige/id1637021887 

]]> Pontifacts false No 7604 159 full Announcement: Return Announcement: Return https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/announcement-return/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/announcement-return/#comments Fri, 03 Mar 2023 03:19:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/b7e15683-7689-3dc0-9f9b-015c4f25deae Pontifacts is coming back.

Get ready for Formosus!

]]> Pontifacts is coming back.

Get ready for Formosus!

]]> Pontifacts false No 118 160 full 113. Formosus 113. Formosus https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/113-formosus/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/113-formosus/#comments Mon, 13 Mar 2023 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/acbda946-15e9-36be-b451-ea99e43da5f8 We're back!!! (Note: this episode was recorded BEFORE our hiatus) Formosus is one of the most famous popes in history, though not for anything he actually did in life. But this episode will be about his life anyways! In his episode, we'll have a look at his dramatic pre-pope career, the state of the Eastern Church and Holy Roman Empire, and the summer of George. 

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our new editor, Gregg Gassman, of Popeular History and Cardinal Numbers!

 

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]]> We're back!!! (Note: this episode was recorded BEFORE our hiatus)

Formosus is one of the most famous popes in history, though not for anything he actually did in life. But this episode will be about his life anyways! In his episode, we'll have a look at his dramatic pre-pope career, the state of the Eastern Church and Holy Roman Empire, and the summer of George. 

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our new editor, Gregg Gassman, of Popeular History and Cardinal Numbers!

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 3348 161 full 114. Boniface VI 114. Boniface VI https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/114-boniface-vi/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/114-boniface-vi/#comments Mon, 27 Mar 2023 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/fdbfda59-a449-3a0b-9908-69a4940a7c67 What, were you expecting someone else?!

In his episode, we discuss potential viciousness, deprivation of clerical orders, and the hottest 90 year old man ever. 

 

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]]> What, were you expecting someone else?!

In his episode, we discuss potential viciousness, deprivation of clerical orders, and the hottest 90 year old man ever. 

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 1586 162 full 115. Stephen VI 115. Stephen VI https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/115-stephen-vi/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/115-stephen-vi/#comments Mon, 10 Apr 2023 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/d0d08b7d-8485-351a-98af-8b75fba1ed3a We've finally made it to the mad Stephen!! In his episode, we discuss the moment that changed papal history for hundreds of years. Welcome to the Cadaver Synod!! 

 

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]]> We've finally made it to the mad Stephen!! In his episode, we discuss the moment that changed papal history for hundreds of years.
Welcome to the Cadaver Synod!! 

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2318 163 full Bonus: Ranking the Cadaver Synod Bonus: Ranking the Cadaver Synod https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-ranking-the-cadaver-synod/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-ranking-the-cadaver-synod/#comments Mon, 24 Apr 2023 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/22ed45f9-931f-3f21-9e44-16d9b9e08cff As one of the most famous and bizarre moments in papal history, we had to spend some extra time digging through the Cadaver Synod! In this special bonus episode, we are joined by Gregg of the Popeular History podcast, to explore and review many things that this event inspired. We'll discuss sources, paintings, music, musicals, and more!

Images: 

Jean Paul Laurens, “Pope Formosus and Stephen VI, the Cadaver Synod”, 1870 At the Musee des Beaux Arts in Nantes: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bf/Jean_Paul_Laurens_Le_Pape_Formose_et_Etienne_VI_1870.jpg/1280px-Jean_Paul_Laurens_Le_Pape_Formose_et_Etienne_VI_1870.jpg 

Unknown Alamy: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/56/Cadaver_Synod.jpg

The Cadaver Synod, the posthumous ecclesiastical trial of Pope Formosus, 897, engraving from the Middle Ages, 1892, by Francesco Bertolini (1836-1909), with illustrations by Lodovico Pogliaghi (1857-1950). Biblioteca Ambrosiana: https://discovery-assets-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/app/uploads/2022/11/23121220/GettyImages-935422378-770x1091.jpg.webp

Cadaver Synod by Hippolite Magen 1857 https://www.bridgemanimages.com/en-US/noartistknown/title/notechnique/asset/4944939

"Le pape Formose et Etienne VII". Le concile cadaverique Gravure pour illustrer Histoire des papes par Maurice Lachatre (1814-1900), librairie du progres, Paris. https://www.alamy.com/le-pape-formose-et-etienne-vii-le-concile-cadaverique-897-le-cadavre-du-pape-formose-formoso-formosus-pape-de-891-a-896-revetu-de-ses-habi-image331922551.html?imageid=6B83FC86-C1F1-4AFB-A17B-3CBB25432BED&p=1169799&pn=1&searchId=856dd054def096977f5ecc6bd8180f46&searchtype=0

Wild Ambition Brewing: https://wildambition.beer/ 

Cadaver Synod Musical IndieGogo: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-cadaver-synod-a-pope-musical#/ 

Guests and Readings:  Gregg of Popeular History: https://popeularhistory.podbean.com/  Liutprand - Brendan of Tsar Power: https://open.spotify.com/show/49JyFkdWvSy0sKv37W8YX6  Platina - Ben of Wittenberg to Westphalia: https://play.acast.com/s/wittenbergtowestphalia#:~:text=by%20Benjamin%20Jacobs%20Go%20to,Modern%20Period%20of%20European%20history.  Mann - Rob of Totalus Rankium: https://totalusrankium.podbean.com/ 

 

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]]> As one of the most famous and bizarre moments in papal history, we had to spend some extra time digging through the Cadaver Synod! In this special bonus episode, we are joined by Gregg of the Popeular History podcast, to explore and review many things that this event inspired. We'll discuss sources, paintings, music, musicals, and more!

Images: 

Jean Paul Laurens, “Pope Formosus and Stephen VI, the Cadaver Synod”, 1870
At the Musee des Beaux Arts in Nantes: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bf/Jean_Paul_Laurens_Le_Pape_Formose_et_Etienne_VI_1870.jpg/1280px-Jean_Paul_Laurens_Le_Pape_Formose_et_Etienne_VI_1870.jpg 

Unknown Alamy: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/56/Cadaver_Synod.jpg

The Cadaver Synod, the posthumous ecclesiastical trial of Pope Formosus, 897, engraving from the Middle Ages, 1892, by Francesco Bertolini (1836-1909), with illustrations by Lodovico Pogliaghi (1857-1950). Biblioteca Ambrosiana: https://discovery-assets-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/app/uploads/2022/11/23121220/GettyImages-935422378-770x1091.jpg.webp

Cadaver Synod by Hippolite Magen 1857 https://www.bridgemanimages.com/en-US/noartistknown/title/notechnique/asset/4944939

"Le pape Formose et Etienne VII". Le concile cadaverique Gravure pour illustrer Histoire des papes par Maurice Lachatre (1814-1900), librairie du progres, Paris. https://www.alamy.com/le-pape-formose-et-etienne-vii-le-concile-cadaverique-897-le-cadavre-du-pape-formose-formoso-formosus-pape-de-891-a-896-revetu-de-ses-habi-image331922551.html?imageid=6B83FC86-C1F1-4AFB-A17B-3CBB25432BED&p=1169799&pn=1&searchId=856dd054def096977f5ecc6bd8180f46&searchtype=0

Wild Ambition Brewing:
https://wildambition.beer/ 

Cadaver Synod Musical IndieGogo:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-cadaver-synod-a-pope-musical#/ 

Guests and Readings: 
Gregg of Popeular History: https://popeularhistory.podbean.com/ 
Liutprand - Brendan of Tsar Power: https://open.spotify.com/show/49JyFkdWvSy0sKv37W8YX6 
Platina - Ben of Wittenberg to Westphalia: https://play.acast.com/s/wittenbergtowestphalia#:~:text=by%20Benjamin%20Jacobs%20Go%20to,Modern%20Period%20of%20European%20history. 
Mann - Rob of Totalus Rankium: https://totalusrankium.podbean.com/ 

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 4099 164 full 116. Romanus 116. Romanus https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/116-romanus/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/116-romanus/#comments Mon, 08 May 2023 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/4e3d4d8d-44b6-3902-8ad2-be9c71633353 Romanus comes to the papacy after the catastrophe of the Cadaver Synod. How is he going to turn this situation around? In his episode, we discuss the aftermath, the anger of Bartolomeo Platina, and who is the hottest pope?

 

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]]> Romanus comes to the papacy after the catastrophe of the Cadaver Synod. How is he going to turn this situation around? In his episode, we discuss the aftermath, the anger of Bartolomeo Platina, and who is the hottest pope?

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 1513 165 full 117. Theodore II 117. Theodore II https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/117-theodore-ii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/117-theodore-ii/#comments Mon, 22 May 2023 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/b3b67d04-b078-30ae-9e6d-285a9d9d040f After the abrupt deposition of Pope Romanus, Theodore comes to the papal throne... briefly. In his episode, we discuss the most official papal undoing, potential assassination tours, and when you should not be a generous lover.

 

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]]> After the abrupt deposition of Pope Romanus, Theodore comes to the papal throne... briefly.
In his episode, we discuss the most official papal undoing, potential assassination tours, and when you should not be a generous lover.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 1346 166 full 118. John IX 118. John IX https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/118-john-ix/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/118-john-ix/#comments Mon, 05 Jun 2023 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/47ac5b0e-e94f-389b-845f-f3cae470dc55 John, the beautiful gem, the brilliant jewel, genuinely attempted to end factionalism in Rome. In his episode, we discuss sort-of antipopes, establishing rules he couldn't believe he had to write down, and... assassinations by gout?

 

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]]> John, the beautiful gem, the brilliant jewel, genuinely attempted to end factionalism in Rome. In his episode, we discuss sort-of antipopes, establishing rules he couldn't believe he had to write down, and... assassinations by gout?

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2063 167 full 119. Benedict IV 119. Benedict IV https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/119-benedict-iv/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/119-benedict-iv/#comments Mon, 19 Jun 2023 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/376f64ad-b7cc-365d-b2f5-0db4819ccf23 Will the real Benny please stand up? We want to set the record straight! In his episode, we discuss a weird phenomenon of misinformation, the introduction of the Magyars, and mean Carolingian epithets.

 

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]]> Will the real Benny please stand up? We want to set the record straight! In his episode, we discuss a weird phenomenon of misinformation, the introduction of the Magyars, and mean Carolingian epithets.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2494 168 full 120. Leo V 120. Leo V https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/120-leo-v/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/120-leo-v/#comments Mon, 03 Jul 2023 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/7bdbcb43-7ba8-3f48-bd14-79354727baf6 Despite the "Egyptian darkness" in sources, we have some things to say about Leo V! In his episode, we discuss the founding saint of Brittany, surprise antipopes, dick joke city and...cremain chunks.

 

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]]> Despite the "Egyptian darkness" in sources, we have some things to say about Leo V! In his episode, we discuss the founding saint of Brittany, surprise antipopes, dick joke city and...cremain chunks.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 1709 169 full Announcement: Pope Jeopardy Announcement: Pope Jeopardy https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/announcement-pope-jeopardy/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/announcement-pope-jeopardy/#comments Sat, 15 Jul 2023 18:33:54 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/0a5f6691-f157-3bc3-ae36-38914da7fcd7 Our belated 5th anniversary special is happening LIVE on SUNDAY, July 23rd! 

Streaming live on Youtube at 2 PM PST - 5 PM EST - 10 PM BST

Come join us!

Stream will be hosted here: https://www.youtube.com/@pontifactspod

]]> Our belated 5th anniversary special is happening LIVE on SUNDAY, July 23rd! 

Streaming live on Youtube at 2 PM PST - 5 PM EST - 10 PM BST

Come join us!

Stream will be hosted here: https://www.youtube.com/@pontifactspod

]]> Pontifacts false No 95 170 full 121. Sergius III 121. Sergius III https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/121-sergius-iii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/121-sergius-iii/#comments Mon, 17 Jul 2023 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/173b409a-d56f-3ba8-b847-5f83937bd87e We've made it to the Pornocracy! Ohhhh yeah.  In this salacious episode, we discuss antipopes on antipopes, the scandalous House of Tusculum, blinding, fourth marriages, and surgeon simulator. 

Join us at Pope Jeopardy on Sunday July 23rd! 2PM PST, 5PM EST, 10PM BST https://www.youtube.com/@pontifactspod

 

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]]> We've made it to the Pornocracy! Ohhhh yeah. 
In this salacious episode, we discuss antipopes on antipopes, the scandalous House of Tusculum, blinding, fourth marriages, and surgeon simulator. 

Join us at Pope Jeopardy on Sunday July 23rd!
2PM PST, 5PM EST, 10PM BST
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]]> Pontifacts false No 4480 171 full 122. Anastasius III 122. Anastasius III https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/122-anastasius-iii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/122-anastasius-iii/#comments Mon, 31 Jul 2023 11:05:12 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/0e140b4e-c4b6-3477-a39c-5855f8e0dd87 It's me, Anastasius III! In his episode, we discuss unfortunate epithets, the evangelization of the Normans, how much we hate Jude Law's face, and CHAOS.

 

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]]> It's me, Anastasius III! In his episode, we discuss unfortunate epithets, the evangelization of the Normans, how much we hate Jude Law's face, and CHAOS.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2008 172 full Bonus: Pope Jeopardy Anniversary Special! Bonus: Pope Jeopardy Anniversary Special! https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-pope-jeopardy-anniversary-special/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-pope-jeopardy-anniversary-special/#comments Mon, 14 Aug 2023 18:57:25 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/65a2eecf-2ebc-3dba-9c27-3e24e906643e To celebrate 5 wonderful and pope-filled years of Pontifacts, we hosted a live-streamed anniversary special game of Pope Jeopardy! Shenanigans and Q&A ensue. 

 

Contestants:  David of the Siecle Podcast: http://thesiecle.com/

Roberto of Tsar Power/History of Saqartvelo Georgia: https://open.spotify.com/show/49JyFkd...

Carlos Cooper

Special thanks to Ranking '76: https://ranking76podcast.podbean.com/

 

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]]> To celebrate 5 wonderful and pope-filled years of Pontifacts, we hosted a live-streamed anniversary special game of Pope Jeopardy! Shenanigans and Q&A ensue. 

 

Contestants: 
David of the Siecle Podcast:
http://thesiecle.com/

Roberto of Tsar Power/History of Saqartvelo Georgia: https://open.spotify.com/show/49JyFkd...

Carlos Cooper

Special thanks to Ranking '76:
https://ranking76podcast.podbean.com/

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 4351 173 full 123. Lando 123. Lando https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/123-lando/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/123-lando/#comments Mon, 28 Aug 2023 10:14:54 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/2ba3ce54-d8a8-39fe-9724-f4f762b5a0e3 Pope Lando was a gambling, con-artist, spaceship pilot... Oh wait! Thats the wrong Lando! Well, considering this pope's very existence is debated, can you blame us?

 

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]]> Pope Lando was a gambling, con-artist, spaceship pilot... Oh wait! Thats the wrong Lando! Well, considering this pope's very existence is debated, can you blame us?

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 1474 174 full Bonus: City of Echoes with Jessica Wärnberg Bonus: City of Echoes with Jessica Wärnberg https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-city-of-echoes-with-jessica-warnberg/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-city-of-echoes-with-jessica-warnberg/#comments Tue, 12 Sep 2023 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/b6032500-cecb-3b0b-9f28-3840e38d4f74 A new papal history book (City of Echoes) has just been released, and Bry had the opportunity to interview the author, Dr. Jessica Wärnberg! 

In this episode, we discuss all things pope - the history of the papacy, the history of the city of Rome, and how the two are inextricably linked. 

Jessica Wärnberg: https://jessicawarnberg.com/ https://twitter.com/jessicawarnberg 

Find City of Echoes: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/City-of-Echoes/Jessica-Warnberg/9781639365210

City of Echoes on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/City-Echoes-History-Popes-People/dp/1639365214/ref=sr_1_1?crid=P9OBCDM6DZD9&keywords=jessica+warnberg&qid=1694483147&sprefix=jessica+warn%2Caps%2C301&sr=8-1 

 

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]]> A new papal history book (City of Echoes) has just been released, and Bry had the opportunity to interview the author, Dr. Jessica Wärnberg! 

In this episode, we discuss all things pope - the history of the papacy, the history of the city of Rome, and how the two are inextricably linked. 

Jessica Wärnberg:
https://jessicawarnberg.com/
https://twitter.com/jessicawarnberg 

Find City of Echoes: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/City-of-Echoes/Jessica-Warnberg/9781639365210

City of Echoes on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/City-Echoes-History-Popes-People/dp/1639365214/ref=sr_1_1?crid=P9OBCDM6DZD9&keywords=jessica+warnberg&qid=1694483147&sprefix=jessica+warn%2Caps%2C301&sr=8-1 

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 4982 175 full 124. John X 124. John X https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/124-john-x/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/124-john-x/#comments Mon, 25 Sep 2023 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/f049e35d-2cc1-3658-8f14-b263fff21d6c Pope John X, the "Wee Liar", owed much of his upward momentum in life to his outrageously good looks and the scandalous love affair he had with the most powerful woman in Rome. Maybe. Or maybe they were related.

In his episode, we discuss an astounding response to the Saracen threat, an actual battle pope, and the flightiest Italian nobles. 

 

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]]> Pope John X, the "Wee Liar", owed much of his upward momentum in life to his outrageously good looks and the scandalous love affair he had with the most powerful woman in Rome. Maybe. Or maybe they were related.

In his episode, we discuss an astounding response to the Saracen threat, an actual battle pope, and the flightiest Italian nobles. 

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 4036 176 full 125. Leo VI 125. Leo VI https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/125-leo-vi/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/125-leo-vi/#comments Mon, 09 Oct 2023 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/4eae899b-2f50-300f-a685-bae42c632bf0 Pope Leo VI gives Fry the impression that he's going to be a "big one", but will he live up to her expectations? No. 

In his episode, we exhibit one of the most characteristic features of the Saeculum Obscurum, discuss Croatian Dalmatians, and give you a tiny peek into way-back Bry and Fry lore. 

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]]> Pope Leo VI gives Fry the impression that he's going to be a "big one", but will he live up to her expectations? No. 

In his episode, we exhibit one of the most characteristic features of the Saeculum Obscurum, discuss Croatian Dalmatians, and give you a tiny peek into way-back Bry and Fry lore. 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 1132 177 full Crossover: Eroticism in Saintly Art with Saint Podcast! Crossover: Eroticism in Saintly Art with Saint Podcast! https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/crossover-eroticism-in-saintly-art-with-saint-podcast/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/crossover-eroticism-in-saintly-art-with-saint-podcast/#comments Mon, 23 Oct 2023 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/a25926d4-5152-32ac-92ed-93a349ca1b23 Bry and Fry are joined by Eric of Saint Podcast to discuss the history of saint art - from the early devotional depictions of suffering, straight into eroticism and clever inclusions of mistresses and lovers. 

 

Find Eric and Saint Podcast: https://www.saintpodcast.com/

 

Show Notes/Works Discussed: 

 

Giotto's Frescos of St. Francis: https://www.wga.hu/html_m/g/giotto/assisi/upper/index.html

 

Mosaics of St. Sebastian in Ravenna: https://www.johnsanidopoulos.com/2019/12/the-two-earliest-images-of-saint.html

 

Bronzino's St. Sebastian: 

https://www.museothyssen.org/sites/default/files/styles/full_resolution/public/imagen/obras/1985.2_san-sebastian.jpg

 

Sistine Chapel's Last Judgement St. Blaise and St. Catherine: https://cdn.kastatic.org/ka-perseus-images/288a83f4d2603e2782bad6e6c0c5d84696c03ba5.jpg 

 

Jean Fouquet's Melun Diptych: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e7/Fouquet_Madonna.jpg/800px-Fouquet_Madonna.jpg

 

Caravaggio's John the Baptist: 

https://media.mutualart.com/Images//2018_04/10/07/073604980/6c3752da-8079-4e58-aa93-239cff297a5a.Jpeg

 

Caravaggio's Judith and Holofernes: 

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9d/Judith_Beheading_Holofernes-Caravaggio_%28c.1598-9%29.jpg/1280px-Judith_Beheading_Holofernes-Caravaggio_%28c.1598-9%29.jpg

 

Caravaggio's St. Catherine of Alexandria:

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c5/Caravaggio_-_Saint_Catherine_of_Alexandria_%28post-restoration_image%29.jpg/800px-Caravaggio_-_Saint_Catherine_of_Alexandria_%28post-restoration_image%29.jpg

 

Cristoforo Allori's Judith and Holofernes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cristofano_Allori#/media/File:Judith_with_the_Head_of_Holofernes_by_Cristofano_Allori.jpg 

 

Da Vinci's John the Baptist: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_John_the_Baptist_%28Leonardo%29#/media/File:Leonardo_da_Vinci_-_Saint_John_the_Baptist_C2RMF_retouched.jpg

 

Guilia Farnese as the Virgin Mary with Pope Alexander VI: 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giulia_Farnese#/media/File:Alexander_VI_guilia.jpg

]]> Bry and Fry are joined by Eric of Saint Podcast to discuss the history of saint art - from the early devotional depictions of suffering, straight into eroticism and clever inclusions of mistresses and lovers. 

 

Find Eric and Saint Podcast: https://www.saintpodcast.com/

 

Show Notes/Works Discussed: 

 

Giotto's Frescos of St. Francis: https://www.wga.hu/html_m/g/giotto/assisi/upper/index.html

 

Mosaics of St. Sebastian in Ravenna: https://www.johnsanidopoulos.com/2019/12/the-two-earliest-images-of-saint.html

 

Bronzino's St. Sebastian: 

https://www.museothyssen.org/sites/default/files/styles/full_resolution/public/imagen/obras/1985.2_san-sebastian.jpg

 

Sistine Chapel's Last Judgement St. Blaise and St. Catherine: https://cdn.kastatic.org/ka-perseus-images/288a83f4d2603e2782bad6e6c0c5d84696c03ba5.jpg 

 

Jean Fouquet's Melun Diptych: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e7/Fouquet_Madonna.jpg/800px-Fouquet_Madonna.jpg

 

Caravaggio's John the Baptist: 

https://media.mutualart.com/Images//2018_04/10/07/073604980/6c3752da-8079-4e58-aa93-239cff297a5a.Jpeg

 

Caravaggio's Judith and Holofernes: 

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9d/Judith_Beheading_Holofernes-Caravaggio_%28c.1598-9%29.jpg/1280px-Judith_Beheading_Holofernes-Caravaggio_%28c.1598-9%29.jpg

 

Caravaggio's St. Catherine of Alexandria:

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c5/Caravaggio_-_Saint_Catherine_of_Alexandria_%28post-restoration_image%29.jpg/800px-Caravaggio_-_Saint_Catherine_of_Alexandria_%28post-restoration_image%29.jpg

 

Cristoforo Allori's Judith and Holofernes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cristofano_Allori#/media/File:Judith_with_the_Head_of_Holofernes_by_Cristofano_Allori.jpg 

 

Da Vinci's John the Baptist: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_John_the_Baptist_%28Leonardo%29#/media/File:Leonardo_da_Vinci_-_Saint_John_the_Baptist_C2RMF_retouched.jpg

 

Guilia Farnese as the Virgin Mary with Pope Alexander VI: 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giulia_Farnese#/media/File:Alexander_VI_guilia.jpg

]]> Pontifacts false No 3365 178 full 126. Stephen VII 126. Stephen VII https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/126-stephen-vii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/126-stephen-vii/#comments Mon, 06 Nov 2023 03:00:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/0354909a-4dfe-3ff5-acd1-ebc0b5a19a9d Pope Stephen VII is the second of the "mere phantoms" of the Saeculum Obscurum lack of information, which is fitting since he was only a placeholder anyway. In his episode, we discuss the Cluniac reform, problematic marriages, and Fry muses on what it would be like to have a teenager as pope. Little does she know...

join us next week as we "drive into Scandaltown"!

 

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]]> Pope Stephen VII is the second of the "mere phantoms" of the Saeculum Obscurum lack of information, which is fitting since he was only a placeholder anyway. In his episode, we discuss the Cluniac reform, problematic marriages, and Fry muses on what it would be like to have a teenager as pope. Little does she know...

join us next week as we "drive into Scandaltown"!

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2267 179 full Bonus: Monasteries with Dr. Rutger Kramer Bonus: Monasteries with Dr. Rutger Kramer https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-monasteries-with-dr-rutger-kramer/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-monasteries-with-dr-rutger-kramer/#comments Mon, 20 Nov 2023 02:56:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/768f578f-0041-3773-80e3-0db4236c91ac It is time to talk about Monasteries! 

As the podcast explores the 9th and 10th centuries, we have seen an increase in focus on one area of the church: Monasteries. 

This period in history owes a great deal to monasteries. Monastic houses, from their earliest foundations to their proliferation across Europe performed important religious, social, cultural, and economic functions that shaped and were shaped by both the religious and secular tides of the era. They were the record keepers and power brokers. They were staples of community and education.

And yet, they were also a world of their own. When discussing the medieval papacy and the church, it is impossible to ignore the importance of monasteries. But can the same be said in reverse? How important were the actual popes to monastic life? These are big and complex questions.

And who better to answer these big and complex questions than our best Carolingian friend, Dr Rutger Kramer?!

 

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]]> It is time to talk about Monasteries! 

As the podcast explores the 9th and 10th centuries, we have seen an increase in focus on one area of the church: Monasteries. 

This period in history owes a great deal to monasteries. Monastic houses, from their earliest foundations to their proliferation across Europe performed important religious, social, cultural, and economic functions that shaped and were shaped by both the religious and secular tides of the era. They were the record keepers and power brokers. They were staples of community and education.

And yet, they were also a world of their own. When discussing the medieval papacy and the church, it is impossible to ignore the importance of monasteries. But can the same be said in reverse? How important were the actual popes to monastic life? These are big and complex questions.

And who better to answer these big and complex questions than our best Carolingian friend, Dr Rutger Kramer?!

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 6089 180 full 127. John XI 127. John XI https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/127-john-xi/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/127-john-xi/#comments Mon, 04 Dec 2023 03:00:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/0caa0d93-a2ac-3317-baf8-0b42d1c95275 With Pope John XI, we're driving into Scandaltown! But will Marozia's son be "Beautiful Revenge", or is that nickname better suited for someone else? In his episode, we discuss one of the youngest popes in history, disastrous marriages, and the worst face ever. 

 

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]]> With Pope John XI, we're driving into Scandaltown! But will Marozia's son be "Beautiful Revenge", or is that nickname better suited for someone else? In his episode, we discuss one of the youngest popes in history, disastrous marriages, and the worst face ever. 

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2460 181 full Crossover: Wittenberg to Westphalia’s Anniversary D&D! Crossover: Wittenberg to Westphalia’s Anniversary D&D! https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/crossover-wittenberg-to-westphalia-s-anniversary-dd/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/crossover-wittenberg-to-westphalia-s-anniversary-dd/#comments Wed, 06 Dec 2023 14:33:02 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/8cfc27e2-7448-3418-8f26-b1e1ac426f8b A few years ago, we inadvertently started a D&D anniversary trend, and as a result, we've gotten to play in a lot of fun history themed one shots! This was one such adventure. Helmed by Ben, the wonderful host of Wittenberg to Westphalia, we explored 10th-century Italy from a whole new perspective... which mostly involved wrestling. 

This adventure also includes Roberto from Tsar Power, David from The Siècle, and Josh from Grand Dukes of the West https://wittenbergtowestphaliapodcast.weebly.com/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tsar-power/id1632832824  https://granddukesofthewest.com/  http://thesiecle.com/ 

]]> A few years ago, we inadvertently started a D&D anniversary trend, and as a result, we've gotten to play in a lot of fun history themed one shots! This was one such adventure. Helmed by Ben, the wonderful host of Wittenberg to Westphalia, we explored 10th-century Italy from a whole new perspective... which mostly involved wrestling. 

This adventure also includes Roberto from Tsar Power, David from The Siècle, and Josh from Grand Dukes of the West

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https://pontifacts.podbean.com/ 
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tsar-power/id1632832824 
https://granddukesofthewest.com/ 
http://thesiecle.com/ 

]]> Pontifacts false No 8416 182 full 128. Leo VII 128. Leo VII https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/128-leo-vii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/128-leo-vii/#comments Mon, 18 Dec 2023 03:00:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/e82d5cb6-77f8-38ee-bfb3-32279a9c5ab0 Pope Leo VII has the dubious honour of being our first-ever lost episode! Hopefully he'll remain the only one.  In his episode, we discuss Tusculum family squabbles, the Jews of Mainz, and THE biggest Catholic figure of the day... and it's not the pope. 

 

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]]> Pope Leo VII has the dubious honour of being our first-ever lost episode! Hopefully he'll remain the only one. 

In his episode, we discuss Tusculum family squabbles, the Jews of Mainz, and THE biggest Catholic figure of the day... and it's not the pope. 

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2039 183 full Bonus: The Night Before Popemas ft. Umberto of So You Think You Can Rule Persia Bonus: The Night Before Popemas ft. Umberto of So You Think You Can Rule Persia https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-the-night-before-popemas-ft-umberto-of-so-you-think-you-can-rule-persia/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-the-night-before-popemas-ft-umberto-of-so-you-think-you-can-rule-persia/#comments Sun, 24 Dec 2023 03:00:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/27a064bd-bd76-3469-b1bf-eb9068e2fa28 For the holidays, we've brought you a special popey surprise! But we cannot take any of the credit for this - this poem was written and performed by Umberto Molinatti of the 'So You Think You Can Rule Persia?', a podcast rating and reviewing all the kings of Persia from Deioces to Yazdegerd III.

It was simply too perfect not to share. Thank you Umberto!

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]]> For the holidays, we've brought you a special popey surprise! But we cannot take any of the credit for this - this poem was written and performed by Umberto Molinatti of the 'So You Think You Can Rule Persia?', a podcast rating and reviewing all the kings of Persia from Deioces to Yazdegerd III.

It was simply too perfect not to share. Thank you Umberto!

Find So You Think You Can Rule Persia?:

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https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.podbean.com/

 

]]> Pontifacts false No 280 184 full 129. Steven VIII 129. Steven VIII https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/129-steven-viii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/129-steven-viii/#comments Mon, 08 Jan 2024 03:00:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/e8db3fd4-9721-39ac-ae02-106a974e09cd Pope Steven VIII may not be the nothing pope you expect! In his episode, we discuss Frankish instability and the power of excommunication, a botched assassination, and "biting fish and prostitutes."

 

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]]> Pope Steven VIII may not be the nothing pope you expect! In his episode, we discuss Frankish instability and the power of excommunication, a botched assassination, and "biting fish and prostitutes."

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2342 185 full 130. Marinus II 130. Marinus II https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/130-marinus-ii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/130-marinus-ii/#comments Mon, 22 Jan 2024 03:00:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/d0a9661c-406f-346b-a3d1-2a48bc4fe35f What does the name Marinus bring to mind? Is it "boats and the sea and Maid Marian"? Or perhaps necromancers and psychics? Well, it should be. In his episode, we discuss canonization, private papal residences, miniatures, and emotional support ducks. 

 

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]]> What does the name Marinus bring to mind? Is it "boats and the sea and Maid Marian"? Or perhaps necromancers and psychics? Well, it should be. In his episode, we discuss canonization, private papal residences, miniatures, and emotional support ducks. 

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2001 186 full 131.Agapetus II 131.Agapetus II https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/131agapetus-ii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/131agapetus-ii/#comments Mon, 04 Mar 2024 03:00:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/de898d42-712a-374e-b86b-1ab53a5c89dd Agapetus the sanctissimus came to the papacy during the Italian hurly-burly, and there was plenty to contend with. In his episode, we discuss the arrival of the otters and badass medieval women, and Fry gets frazzled about technological Scandinavian kings. 

 

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]]> Agapetus the sanctissimus came to the papacy during the Italian hurly-burly, and there was plenty to contend with. In his episode, we discuss the arrival of the otters and badass medieval women, and Fry gets frazzled about technological Scandinavian kings. 

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 3047 187 full 132. John XII 132. John XII https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/132-john-xii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/132-john-xii/#comments Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:03:59 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/5efa0d95-4ce9-3774-9b10-1bbece890405 Content Note: This episode contains a discussion of sexual assault.

Pope John XII, the "Twilight Sabre", is likely the youngest pope in history. Pope John XII is also considered one of the worst popes in history. Correlation? Yes! In his episode, we discuss debauchery, political betrayal, debauchery, depositions, and more debauchery.

 

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]]> Content Note: This episode contains a discussion of sexual assault.

Pope John XII, the "Twilight Sabre", is likely the youngest pope in history. Pope John XII is also considered one of the worst popes in history. Correlation? Yes! In his episode, we discuss debauchery, political betrayal, debauchery, depositions, and more debauchery.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 4732 188 full Easter Special: Passion of the Heist Pt. 1 Easter Special: Passion of the Heist Pt. 1 https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/easter-special-passion-of-the-heist-pt-1/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/easter-special-passion-of-the-heist-pt-1/#comments Sun, 31 Mar 2024 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/54d96b20-2cc3-3b58-9c9e-93196b18200d Welcome to the Lost Easter Special! Easter (On Sunday Sunday Sunday!) is the holiest time of the Catholic year, and to celebrate, we invited a group of our favourite podcasters to participate in an actual-play Easter-themed D&D adventure. Join the disciples of Oily Josh as they attempt to rob the Remoran Empire. To do so, they will need to convince the magistrate, Pontius Pilates, to sentence them to death! 

Cast and Credits: DM: Fry Callixta: Bry Spirit: Ari Publius Hortensius Bonana: Ben Skiatos Stylites: David Dominique Chrysostom: Roberto Bry and Fry of the Pontifacts Podcast: https://pontifacts.podbean.com/ Ben of the Battle Royale Podcast: https://battleroyalepodcast.wordpress.com/ David of the Siecle Podcast: http://thesiecle.com/ Roberto of the History of Saqartvelo Georgia and Tsar Power Podcasts: https://historyofsaqartvelo.com/ https://tsarpowerpod.weebly.com/ Ari of the Quest Friends Podcast: https://www.questfriendspodcast.com/

Campaign: Created by RaptorHeist (On Reddit) https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDBehindTheScreen/comments/mjv7ig/the_passion_of_the_heist_the_only_oneshot/ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hfmGEj1lDsR4awrVtkYwWgMm-uSuUtc9/view

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]]> Welcome to the Lost Easter Special!
Easter (On Sunday Sunday Sunday!) is the holiest time of the Catholic year, and to celebrate, we invited a group of our favourite podcasters to participate in an actual-play Easter-themed D&D adventure. Join the disciples of Oily Josh as they attempt to rob the Remoran Empire. To do so, they will need to convince the magistrate, Pontius Pilates, to sentence them to death! 

Cast and Credits:
DM: Fry
Callixta: Bry
Spirit: Ari
Publius Hortensius Bonana: Ben
Skiatos Stylites: David
Dominique Chrysostom: Roberto

Bry and Fry of the Pontifacts Podcast: https://pontifacts.podbean.com/
Ben of the Battle Royale Podcast: https://battleroyalepodcast.wordpress.com/
David of the Siecle Podcast: http://thesiecle.com/
Roberto of the History of Saqartvelo Georgia and Tsar Power Podcasts: https://historyofsaqartvelo.com/
https://tsarpowerpod.weebly.com/
Ari of the Quest Friends Podcast: https://www.questfriendspodcast.com/

Campaign: Created by RaptorHeist (On Reddit) https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDBehindTheScreen/comments/mjv7ig/the_passion_of_the_heist_the_only_oneshot/
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hfmGEj1lDsR4awrVtkYwWgMm-uSuUtc9/view

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2981 189 full Easter Special: Passion of the Heist Pt. 2 Easter Special: Passion of the Heist Pt. 2 https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/easter-special-passion-of-the-heist-pt-2/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/easter-special-passion-of-the-heist-pt-2/#comments Mon, 15 Apr 2024 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/3bccf627-7954-30a0-b408-0e9fe2b2cfaa Welcome to the Lost Easter Special! Easter (On Sunday Sunday Sunday!) is the holiest time of the Catholic year, and to celebrate, we invited a group of our favourite podcasters to participate in an actual-play Easter-themed D&D adventure. 

After waking up in the catacombs, the disciples of Oily Josh will have to contend with temptation, curses, horrendous dice rolls, and crispy snacks. Come for the combat, stay for lessons in worm anatomy. 

Cast and Credits: DM: Fry Callixta: Bry Spirit: Ari Publius Hortensius Bonana: Ben Skiatos Stylites: David Dominique Chrysostom: Roberto Bry and Fry of the Pontifacts Podcast: https://pontifacts.podbean.com/ Ben of the Battle Royale Podcast: https://battleroyalepodcast.wordpress.com/ David of the Siecle Podcast: http://thesiecle.com/ Roberto of the History of Saqartvelo Georgia and Tsar Power Podcasts: https://historyofsaqartvelo.com/ https://tsarpowerpod.weebly.com/ Ari of the Quest Friends Podcast: https://www.questfriendspodcast.com/

Campaign: Created by RaptorHeist (On Reddit) https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDBehindTheScreen/comments/mjv7ig/the_passion_of_the_heist_the_only_oneshot/ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hfmGEj1lDsR4awrVtkYwWgMm-uSuUtc9/view

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Support Pontifacts: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/pontifactspodcast  Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswishlist   Help the great re-miracling! https://tinyurl.com/Pontifactsmiracles ]]> Welcome to the Lost Easter Special!
Easter (On Sunday Sunday Sunday!) is the holiest time of the Catholic year, and to celebrate, we invited a group of our favourite podcasters to participate in an actual-play Easter-themed D&D adventure. 

After waking up in the catacombs, the disciples of Oily Josh will have to contend with temptation, curses, horrendous dice rolls, and crispy snacks. Come for the combat, stay for lessons in worm anatomy. 

Cast and Credits:
DM: Fry
Callixta: Bry
Spirit: Ari
Publius Hortensius Bonana: Ben
Skiatos Stylites: David
Dominique Chrysostom: Roberto

Bry and Fry of the Pontifacts Podcast: https://pontifacts.podbean.com/
Ben of the Battle Royale Podcast: https://battleroyalepodcast.wordpress.com/
David of the Siecle Podcast: http://thesiecle.com/
Roberto of the History of Saqartvelo Georgia and Tsar Power Podcasts: https://historyofsaqartvelo.com/
https://tsarpowerpod.weebly.com/
Ari of the Quest Friends Podcast: https://www.questfriendspodcast.com/

Campaign: Created by RaptorHeist (On Reddit) https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDBehindTheScreen/comments/mjv7ig/the_passion_of_the_heist_the_only_oneshot/
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hfmGEj1lDsR4awrVtkYwWgMm-uSuUtc9/view

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Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswishlist   Help the great re-miracling! https://tinyurl.com/Pontifactsmiracles ]]> Pontifacts false No 3079 190 full Easter Special: Passion of the Heist Pt. 3 Easter Special: Passion of the Heist Pt. 3 https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/easter-special-passion-of-the-heist-pt-3/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/easter-special-passion-of-the-heist-pt-3/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2024 06:33:25 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/3a22d90a-6a0f-382a-876c-0c74ef72cea2 Welcome to the Lost Easter Special!

Easter (On Sunday Sunday Sunday!) is the holiest time of the Catholic year, and to celebrate, we invited a group of our favourite podcasters to participate in an actual-play Easter-themed D&D adventure. And now that we're coming up on our podcast anniversary, we also want to thank you for 6 years of amazing, wonderful support! 

 

As our disciples reach the Remoran vaults, things go awry. Pro-wrestling philosophers and theological schisms are the least of their problems when Bonana gets an idea that may change everything. 

 

Cast and Credits:

DM: Fry

Callixta: Bry

Spirit: Ari

Publius Hortensius Bonana: Ben

Skiatos Stylites: David

Dominique Chrysostom: Roberto

 

Bry and Fry of the Pontifacts Podcast: https://pontifacts.podbean.com/

Ben of the Battle Royale Podcast: https://battleroyalepodcast.wordpress.com/

David of the Siecle Podcast: http://thesiecle.com/

Roberto of the History of Saqartvelo Georgia and Tsar Power Podcasts: https://historyofsaqartvelo.com/

https://tsarpowerpod.weebly.com/

Ari of the Quest Friends Podcast: https://www.questfriendspodcast.com/

 

Campaign: Created by RaptorHeist (On Reddit) https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDBehindTheScreen/comments/mjv7ig/the_passion_of_the_heist_the_only_oneshot/

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hfmGEj1lDsR4awrVtkYwWgMm-uSuUtc9/view

 

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]]> Welcome to the Lost Easter Special!

Easter (On Sunday Sunday Sunday!) is the holiest time of the Catholic year, and to celebrate, we invited a group of our favourite podcasters to participate in an actual-play Easter-themed D&D adventure. And now that we're coming up on our podcast anniversary, we also want to thank you for 6 years of amazing, wonderful support! 

 

As our disciples reach the Remoran vaults, things go awry. Pro-wrestling philosophers and theological schisms are the least of their problems when Bonana gets an idea that may change everything. 

 

Cast and Credits:

DM: Fry

Callixta: Bry

Spirit: Ari

Publius Hortensius Bonana: Ben

Skiatos Stylites: David

Dominique Chrysostom: Roberto

 

Bry and Fry of the Pontifacts Podcast: https://pontifacts.podbean.com/

Ben of the Battle Royale Podcast: https://battleroyalepodcast.wordpress.com/

David of the Siecle Podcast: http://thesiecle.com/

Roberto of the History of Saqartvelo Georgia and Tsar Power Podcasts: https://historyofsaqartvelo.com/

https://tsarpowerpod.weebly.com/

Ari of the Quest Friends Podcast: https://www.questfriendspodcast.com/

 

Campaign: Created by RaptorHeist (On Reddit) https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDBehindTheScreen/comments/mjv7ig/the_passion_of_the_heist_the_only_oneshot/

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hfmGEj1lDsR4awrVtkYwWgMm-uSuUtc9/view

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 4092 191 full Easter Special: Passion of the Heist Pt. 4 Easter Special: Passion of the Heist Pt. 4 https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/easter-special-passion-of-the-heist-4/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/easter-special-passion-of-the-heist-4/#comments Mon, 13 May 2024 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/73eaae77-d20c-3ebb-accc-08e5f55a47a7 Welcome to the FINAL part of the Lost Easter Special!

Easter (On Sunday Sunday Sunday!) is the holiest time of the Catholic year, and to celebrate, we invited a group of our favourite podcasters to participate in an actual-play Easter-themed D&D adventure. And now that we're coming up on our podcast anniversary, we also want to thank you for 6 years of amazing, wonderful support! 

 

Join us in the THRILLING, SHOCKING finale of Passion of the Heist, where our disciples finally get whats coming to them. What happens when you attack your lord and saviour? How does it shake out when you start a schism? All your deepest theological questions will be answered. 

 

Cast and Credits:

DM: Fry

Callixta: Bry

Spirit: Ari

Publius Hortensius Bonana: Ben

Skiatos Stylites: David

Dominique Chrysostom: Roberto

 

Bry and Fry of the Pontifacts Podcast: https://pontifacts.podbean.com/

Ben of the Battle Royale Podcast: https://battleroyalepodcast.wordpress.com/

David of the Siecle Podcast: http://thesiecle.com/

Roberto of the History of Saqartvelo Georgia and Tsar Power Podcasts: https://historyofsaqartvelo.com/

https://tsarpowerpod.weebly.com/

Ari of the Quest Friends Podcast: https://www.questfriendspodcast.com/

 

Campaign: Created by RaptorHeist (On Reddit) https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDBehindTheScreen/comments/mjv7ig/the_passion_of_the_heist_the_only_oneshot/

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hfmGEj1lDsR4awrVtkYwWgMm-uSuUtc9/view

 

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]]> Welcome to the FINAL part of the Lost Easter Special!

Easter (On Sunday Sunday Sunday!) is the holiest time of the Catholic year, and to celebrate, we invited a group of our favourite podcasters to participate in an actual-play Easter-themed D&D adventure. And now that we're coming up on our podcast anniversary, we also want to thank you for 6 years of amazing, wonderful support! 

 

Join us in the THRILLING, SHOCKING finale of Passion of the Heist, where our disciples finally get whats coming to them. What happens when you attack your lord and saviour? How does it shake out when you start a schism? All your deepest theological questions will be answered. 

 

Cast and Credits:

DM: Fry

Callixta: Bry

Spirit: Ari

Publius Hortensius Bonana: Ben

Skiatos Stylites: David

Dominique Chrysostom: Roberto

 

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David of the Siecle Podcast: http://thesiecle.com/

Roberto of the History of Saqartvelo Georgia and Tsar Power Podcasts: https://historyofsaqartvelo.com/

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Campaign: Created by RaptorHeist (On Reddit) https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDBehindTheScreen/comments/mjv7ig/the_passion_of_the_heist_the_only_oneshot/

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2777 192 full 133. Benedict V 133. Benedict V https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/133-benedict-v/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/133-benedict-v/#comments Mon, 27 May 2024 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/205c3fe0-3856-33c7-9105-f0e19ae2b0bc With Benedict V, we've reached the end of the Saeculum Obscurum! Has anything changed? Not really! In his episode, we discuss the defiance of the Romans, blockades and famines, and whether or not "the pope went to the beach." 

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]]> With Benedict V, we've reached the end of the Saeculum Obscurum! Has anything changed? Not really!
In his episode, we discuss the defiance of the Romans, blockades and famines, and whether or not "the pope went to the beach." 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2489 193 full 134. Leo VIII 134. Leo VIII https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/134-leo-viii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/134-leo-viii/#comments Mon, 10 Jun 2024 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/6b6b4d73-6e42-366a-85e2-09159226f7f6 Is Leo VIII a pope, an antipope, or both? In his episode, we discuss his legitimacy, his crimes, and investiture fraud. 

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]]> Is Leo VIII a pope, an antipope, or both? In his episode, we discuss his legitimacy, his crimes, and investiture fraud. 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2634 194 full 135. John XIII 135. John XIII https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/135-john-xiii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/135-john-xiii/#comments Mon, 24 Jun 2024 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/8c158c31-3c8d-30db-b849-ec214fa15db8 With Pope John XIII, the White Hen, the Jolly Princess, episode, we have officially reached HALF WAY!

In his episode, we discuss a new family, another rebellion, a bizarre punishment, and Liutprand at his most salty. 

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]]> With Pope John XIII, the White Hen, the Jolly Princess, episode, we have officially reached HALF WAY!

In his episode, we discuss a new family, another rebellion, a bizarre punishment, and Liutprand at his most salty. 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 3574 195 full Bonus: Halfway Re-cap Pt.1 Bonus: Halfway Re-cap Pt.1 https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-halfway-re-cap/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-halfway-re-cap/#comments Mon, 08 Jul 2024 03:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/92086a89-23be-31f4-9ed1-aae7cd08153a Can you believe we've made it to the halfway point!? Neither can we! In this episode, we discuss our highest scorers in all of our categories, update the list of top over-all scorers, and reflect back on the wild and wacky pope journey we've been on. 

 

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]]> Can you believe we've made it to the halfway point!? Neither can we!
In this episode, we discuss our highest scorers in all of our categories, update the list of top over-all scorers, and reflect back on the wild and wacky pope journey we've been on. 

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2556 196 full Bonus: Halfway Re-Cap Pt. 2 Bonus: Halfway Re-Cap Pt. 2 https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-halfway-re-cap-pt-2/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-halfway-re-cap-pt-2/#comments Mon, 22 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/bcac799f-b73c-389c-8f37-a8d3927ee650 As we wrap up our retrospective on the first half of Pontifacts, join us as we discuss the periodization of the papacy. Witness how the pope went from insignificant cult leader to supreme temporal and spiritual authority over a thousand years of ups and downs! 

 

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]]> As we wrap up our retrospective on the first half of Pontifacts, join us as we discuss the periodization of the papacy. Witness how the pope went from insignificant cult leader to supreme temporal and spiritual authority over a thousand years of ups and downs! 

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 1520 197 full 136. Benedict VI 136. Benedict VI https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/136-benedict-vi/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/136-benedict-vi/#comments Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/b9357ba2-4d1a-3b11-afdd-ac9672987aa9 How can we talk about Benedict VI, when everything attributed to him is either a forgery or a misunderstanding? In his episode, we discuss the many confusions, repeated Roman rebellions, and papal fanfiction

(Submit your creations for Pope Donus at pontifactspod@gmail.com!)

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]]> How can we talk about Benedict VI, when everything attributed to him is either a forgery or a misunderstanding? In his episode, we discuss the many confusions, repeated Roman rebellions, and papal fanfiction

(Submit your creations for Pope Donus at pontifactspod@gmail.com!)

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2281 198 full Bonus: Pope Donus II Bonus: Pope Donus II https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-pope-donus-ii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-pope-donus-ii/#comments Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/29d4dd82-54cf-3043-8af5-c5cf21288062 The time has come for us to rank the pope that never existed!  New sources have been uncovered, and this most mysterious man finally has a moment in the light! ...Things get strange. 

 

Huge thank you to our contributors! 

 

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]]> The time has come for us to rank the pope that never existed!  New sources have been uncovered, and this most mysterious man finally has a moment in the light! ...Things get strange. 

 

Huge thank you to our contributors! 

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 3989 199 full 137. Benedict VII 137. Benedict VII https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/137-benedict-vii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/137-benedict-vii/#comments Mon, 02 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/f9fa124a-ffc6-3170-9002-53867ff95acc Pope Benedict might have been a nepo-baby, but that did not stop him from cracking down on simony, and not seeing the irony! In his episode, we discuss antipope instability, compromise candidates, and how "in Gerusalemme" is actually in Rome. 

 

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]]> Pope Benedict might have been a nepo-baby, but that did not stop him from cracking down on simony, and not seeing the irony! In his episode, we discuss antipope instability, compromise candidates, and how "in Gerusalemme" is actually in Rome. 

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 1967 200 full 138. John XIV 138. John XIV https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/138-john-xiv/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/138-john-xiv/#comments Mon, 16 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/b356ff6d-c3f1-318b-8b70-2cac7c3852c7 Will Pope John XIV be a "Bold Victory"? That may be hard without eyes, or a tongue.  In his episode, we discuss the more popular papal candidate, the more powerful antipope, and the papal naming confusion that will throw a new wrench in the Johns! Thanks John XIV-bis.

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]]> Will Pope John XIV be a "Bold Victory"? That may be hard without eyes, or a tongue. 
In his episode, we discuss the more popular papal candidate, the more powerful antipope, and the papal naming confusion that will throw a new wrench in the Johns! Thanks John XIV-bis.

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]]> Pontifacts false No 1311 201 full 139. John XV 139. John XV https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/139-john-xv/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/139-john-xv/#comments Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/d4688a12-6be6-3cae-a1d7-837955f55a19 Will this Drunken Tide escape the trappings of being a puppet pope?! In his episode, we discuss the return of an antipope, a new emperor on the rise, and the beginnings of the Investiture Controversy!

 

Support Pontifacts: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/pontifactspodcast  Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswishlist   ]]> Will this Drunken Tide escape the trappings of being a puppet pope?! In his episode, we discuss the return of an antipope, a new emperor on the rise, and the beginnings of the Investiture Controversy!

 

Support Pontifacts:
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Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswishlist   ]]> Pontifacts false No 4009 202 full 140. Gregory V 140. Gregory V https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/140-gregory-v/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/140-gregory-v/#comments Mon, 14 Oct 2024 00:02:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/b5184ab4-d027-3416-b643-8f9ce71e6a06 What happens when a very young emperor appoints his very cool, slightly older cousin to be Pope? Find out with Gregory V! In his episode, we discuss antipopes, excommunications, and the foibles of youth. 

Support Pontifacts: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/pontifactspodcast  Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswishlist (edited)   ]]> What happens when a very young emperor appoints his very cool, slightly older cousin to be Pope? Find out with Gregory V! In his episode, we discuss antipopes, excommunications, and the foibles of youth. 

Support Pontifacts: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/pontifactspodcast  Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswishlist (edited)   ]]> Pontifacts false No 4269 203 full 141. Sylvester II 141. Sylvester II https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/141-sylvester-ii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/141-sylvester-ii/#comments Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:02:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/feef49ec-4d51-3775-8a51-61bafb849bbf Pope Sylvester was one of the most brilliant minds of the entire medieval era - but was this incredible skill the result of a deal with the devil? 

In his episode we discuss the Golden Age of Al-Andalus, the Investiture Controversy, and a very unusual path to becoming pope. 

 

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]]> Pope Sylvester was one of the most brilliant minds of the entire medieval era - but was this incredible skill the result of a deal with the devil? 

In his episode we discuss the Golden Age of Al-Andalus, the Investiture Controversy, and a very unusual path to becoming pope. 

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 8647 204 full Bonus: The Myths of Sylvester II Bonus: The Myths of Sylvester II https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-the-myths-about-sylvester-ii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-the-myths-about-sylvester-ii/#comments Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:03:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/5e16bbbc-2460-3bbb-a057-a8f10e04d0a0 We are sticking with Sylvester II a little longer to cover all the wild myths and legends that surround this most interesting pope. In this episode, we discuss the Devil, demons, necromancy, sorcery, prophesies, buried treasure, incorrupt bodies, vampires and more! 

 

And THANK YOU for one million downloads!!

 

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]]> We are sticking with Sylvester II a little longer to cover all the wild myths and legends that surround this most interesting pope. In this episode, we discuss the Devil, demons, necromancy, sorcery, prophesies, buried treasure, incorrupt bodies, vampires and more! 

 

And THANK YOU for one million downloads!!

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 1950 205 full Bonus: The Maths of Sylvester II Bonus: The Maths of Sylvester II https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-the-maths-of-sylvester-ii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-the-maths-of-sylvester-ii/#comments Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:03:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/25140d33-12d8-3a63-a2cd-a752b0006726 You've had the myths, now its time for the maths! In this episode, Bry is joined by Quinn and Umberto, certified math wizards to discuss the impact of Gerbert of Aurillac's mathematical contributions. We'll discuss the horror of calculating with Roman numerals, the introduction of Hindu-Arabic numbers, the abacus, the astrolabe, the armillary sphere, and more! 

Listen to:  Nobelesse Oblige: https://nobelesseoblige.buzzsprout.com/

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Support Pontifacts: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/pontifactspodcast  Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswishlist (edited)   ]]> You've had the myths, now its time for the maths! In this episode, Bry is joined by Quinn and Umberto, certified math wizards to discuss the impact of Gerbert of Aurillac's mathematical contributions. We'll discuss the horror of calculating with Roman numerals, the introduction of Hindu-Arabic numbers, the abacus, the astrolabe, the armillary sphere, and more! 

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Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswishlist (edited)   ]]> Pontifacts false No 2628 206 full 142. John XVII 142. John XVII https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/142-john-xvii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/142-john-xvii/#comments Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:03:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/6a4d3d90-3d74-31d9-b041-dbccbf3048f3 Will Pope Silver Rat benefit from the abundance of sources we saw last week? Alas, even his sons did not bother to write about him! In his episode we discuss the mission of Bruno of Querfurt, an update on the numbering of Pope Johns, and a slightly spoilery discussion of the latest season of From. 

 

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]]> Will Pope Silver Rat benefit from the abundance of sources we saw last week? Alas, even his sons did not bother to write about him! In his episode we discuss the mission of Bruno of Querfurt, an update on the numbering of Pope Johns, and a slightly spoilery discussion of the latest season of From. 

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 1311 207 full Bonus: #Popewatch and the Portals Bonus: #Popewatch and the Portals https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-popewatch-and-the-portals/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-popewatch-and-the-portals/#comments Sun, 22 Dec 2024 20:21:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/3fb299a2-7c29-327e-96d8-5a0e8dbfa884 It's time for a long due #Popewatch!!

If you've seen some alarming headlines about Pope Francis "opening portals in an unprecedented ritual" or "livestreaming the opening of the Tomb of Lucifer", we've got you covered. 

Thank you for another amazing year of Pontifacts, see you in 2025! 

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]]> It's time for a long due #Popewatch!!

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]]> Pontifacts false No 825 208 full 143. John XVIII 143. John XVIII https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/143-john-xviii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/143-john-xviii/#comments Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:03:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/916ea7c8-aba0-3830-88ee-639283afd467 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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]]> 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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]]> Pontifacts false No 1993 209 full 144. Sergius IV 144. Sergius IV https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/144-sergius-iv/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/144-sergius-iv/#comments Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:03:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/5e5c72d0-4155-3742-bf81-42537b7dbe5d 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. 

Support Pontifacts: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/pontifactspodcast  Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswishlist (edited)   ]]> 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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Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswishlist (edited)   ]]> Pontifacts false No 2806 210 full Bonus: Intelligent Speech 2024 PontiVROOM! Bonus: Intelligent Speech 2024 PontiVROOM! https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-intelligent-speech-2024-pontivroom/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-intelligent-speech-2024-pontivroom/#comments Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/867ac439-48e5-37f1-9677-6ce6e432679f 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Pontifacts false No 2432 211 full 145. Benedict VIII 145. Benedict VIII https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/145-benedict-viii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/145-benedict-viii/#comments Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:03:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/20418f6d-dced-37fe-9b93-50558d73c3ff 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. 

 

Support Pontifacts: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/pontifactspodcast  Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswishlist   ]]> 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. 

 

Support Pontifacts: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/pontifactspodcast  Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswishlist   ]]> Pontifacts false No 3306 212 full 146. John XIX 146. John XIX https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/146-john-xix/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/146-john-xix/#comments Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:03:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/8ca485ae-d8be-3983-a5fa-9eabd55a0966 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!!!!

Support Pontifacts: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/pontifactspodcast  Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswishlist     ]]> 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!!!!

Support Pontifacts: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/pontifactspodcast  Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswishlist     ]]> Pontifacts false No 2732 213 full 147. Benedict IX 147. Benedict IX https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/147-benedict-ix/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/147-benedict-ix/#comments Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:03:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/0454759a-425d-3bed-87b9-d74dbea1acb7 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... 

]]> 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... 

]]> Pontifacts false No 1820 214 full Crossover: The Agony and the Ecstasy with Biopic: A Podcast Story Crossover: The Agony and the Ecstasy with Biopic: A Podcast Story https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/crossover-the-agony-and-the-ecstasy-with-biopic-a-podcast-story/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/crossover-the-agony-and-the-ecstasy-with-biopic-a-podcast-story/#comments Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/4a10a971-1505-34c6-bb7a-1169b677ffa0 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! 

Listen to Biopic: A Podcast Story: https://open.spotify.com/show/1qaBKP7ho2WPqRXRQjqLJZ 

]]> 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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]]> Pontifacts false No 5652 215 full 148. Sylvester III 148. Sylvester III https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/148-sylvester-iii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/148-sylvester-iii/#comments Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:03:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/a72a27aa-916c-3eb9-95a7-06c6b7101b38 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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]]> 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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]]> Pontifacts false No 1652 216 full 149. Benedict IX Part 2 149. Benedict IX Part 2 https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/149-benedict-ix-part-2/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/149-benedict-ix-part-2/#comments Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:03:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/c33b0b0f-87e9-300c-b0e3-dfdbbc9ac746 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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]]> 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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]]> Pontifacts false No 1175 217 full Sede Vacante: Pope Francis Obituary Sede Vacante: Pope Francis Obituary https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-pope-francis-obituary/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-pope-francis-obituary/#comments Mon, 21 Apr 2025 10:18:59 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/95c197ca-f4f8-3f14-bc1a-a7fcdc3ff59b 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Pontifacts false No 876 218 full Sede Vacante: How a Conclave Works with Popeular History Sede Vacante: How a Conclave Works with Popeular History https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-how-a-conclave-works/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-how-a-conclave-works/#comments Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/1b937885-1d74-38f2-9cd4-1397e8c00510 Bry and Gregg (Popeular History and Cardinal Numbers) discuss the regulations, procedure and protocol surrounding a conclave. Please note this was recorded during Francis's illness, before his death and before the date for the conclave has been set. 

 

Outro song credit to Ben Jacobs!

]]> Bry and Gregg (Popeular History and Cardinal Numbers) discuss the regulations, procedure and protocol surrounding a conclave. Please note this was recorded during Francis's illness, before his death and before the date for the conclave has been set. 

 

Outro song credit to Ben Jacobs!

]]> Pontifacts false No 3093 219 full Sede Vacante: Papal Funerals Sede Vacante: Papal Funerals https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-papal-funerals/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-papal-funerals/#comments Tue, 22 Apr 2025 17:00:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/d26fcf28-55d2-3ae5-ae73-f1fc6e4760d3 Bry and Fry discuss the historic origins and protocols for papal funerals, and explore how Pope Francis's funeral will break with tradition. 

(Pope Francis's funeral has been set for Saturday, April 26th at 10am in St Peter's Square.)

]]> Bry and Fry discuss the historic origins and protocols for papal funerals, and explore how Pope Francis's funeral will break with tradition. 

(Pope Francis's funeral has been set for Saturday, April 26th at 10am in St Peter's Square.)

]]> Pontifacts false No 1464 220 full Sede Vacante: Wildest Conclaves in History Sede Vacante: Wildest Conclaves in History https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/sede-vacante-wildest-conclaves-in-history/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/sede-vacante-wildest-conclaves-in-history/#comments Thu, 01 May 2025 11:33:42 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/eb1ec7da-ced3-3b2a-be36-9af3754d02c2 As part of our exploration of the papal transition, Bry and Fry revisit a presentation they gave at the 2019 Sound Education conference on the wildest papal elections in history. In this episode, we discuss the first election by acclamation, the reason we have conclaves, and a pope elected by accident.

 

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]]> As part of our exploration of the papal transition, Bry and Fry revisit a presentation they gave at the 2019 Sound Education conference on the wildest papal elections in history. In this episode, we discuss the first election by acclamation, the reason we have conclaves, and a pope elected by accident.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 1755 221 full Sede Vacante: The Cardinals Pt. 1 (The Papabili) with Popeular History Sede Vacante: The Cardinals Pt. 1 (The Papabili) with Popeular History https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/sede-vacante-the-cardinals-pt-1-the-papabili-with-popeular-history/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/sede-vacante-the-cardinals-pt-1-the-papabili-with-popeular-history/#comments Mon, 05 May 2025 19:33:46 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/42e47727-de91-370f-a7fc-9d817767cc00 Before the conclave convenes on May 7th, Bry, Fry and Gregg (Popeular History) discuss the Cardinals considered most likely to be elected Pope. 

Join us in Part 2: the Pack, to hear about the whole cardinal electorate, coming very soon! 

CONCLAVE LIVESTREAM:

https://www.youtube.com/live/OqyACgPq4no?si=VwFa2WDCJmiG163Y 

 

 

 

 

]]> Before the conclave convenes on May 7th, Bry, Fry and Gregg (Popeular History) discuss the Cardinals considered most likely to be elected Pope. 

Join us in Part 2: the Pack, to hear about the whole cardinal electorate, coming very soon! 

CONCLAVE LIVESTREAM:

https://www.youtube.com/live/OqyACgPq4no?si=VwFa2WDCJmiG163Y 

 

 

 

 

]]> Pontifacts false No 4840 222 full Sede Vacante: The Cardinals Pt. 2 (The Pack) with Popeular History Sede Vacante: The Cardinals Pt. 2 (The Pack) with Popeular History https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/sede-vacante-the-cardinals-pt-2-the-pack-with-popeular-history/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/sede-vacante-the-cardinals-pt-2-the-pack-with-popeular-history/#comments Mon, 05 May 2025 20:47:07 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/ae6414ad-c5a1-3e1d-879b-45ba02db0fb1 Before the conclave convenes on May 7th, Bry, Fry and Gregg (Popeular History) discuss the Cardinals, and in part 2 we discuss the whole of the cardinal electorate, as well as a few unconventional pope choices, presented by Fry!!

CONCLAVE LIVESTREAM:

https://www.youtube.com/live/OqyACgPq4no?si=VwFa2WDCJmiG163Y 

 

]]> Before the conclave convenes on May 7th, Bry, Fry and Gregg (Popeular History) discuss the Cardinals, and in part 2 we discuss the whole of the cardinal electorate, as well as a few unconventional pope choices, presented by Fry!!

CONCLAVE LIVESTREAM:

https://www.youtube.com/live/OqyACgPq4no?si=VwFa2WDCJmiG163Y 

 

]]> Pontifacts false No 5894 223 full Habemus Papam: Who is Pope Leo XIV? Habemus Papam: Who is Pope Leo XIV? https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/habemus-papam-who-is-pope-leo-xiv/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/habemus-papam-who-is-pope-leo-xiv/#comments Fri, 09 May 2025 07:18:36 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/78c40eba-72e5-3030-b422-701d3ea6fe45 HABEMUS PAPAM! Bry, Fry and Gregg discuss the new pope, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV. 

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]]> HABEMUS PAPAM! Bry, Fry and Gregg discuss the new pope, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV. 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 1717 224 full Bonus: Papal Doomsday Theories Bonus: Papal Doomsday Theories https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-papal-doomsday-theories/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-papal-doomsday-theories/#comments Mon, 02 Jun 2025 06:53:22 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/9eb3797d-a5f1-3648-83f0-d8dc3bd56228 In what was meant to be our final episode of the sede Vacante, we explore two doomsday theories about the 'final popes' and the end of the world! Join us for the portrait spaces at St Paul's Outside the Walls, the 'Prophecies of the Popes' of Saint Malachy, and a few prophecies of our own! 

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]]> In what was meant to be our final episode of the sede Vacante, we explore two doomsday theories about the 'final popes' and the end of the world! Join us for the portrait spaces at St Paul's Outside the Walls, the 'Prophecies of the Popes' of Saint Malachy, and a few prophecies of our own! 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 3022 225 full Bonus: Papal Doomsday Theories Pt.2 Bonus: Papal Doomsday Theories Pt.2 https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-papal-doomsday-theories-pt2/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-papal-doomsday-theories-pt2/#comments Mon, 09 Jun 2025 00:03:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/4d626533-a8f7-398c-80cb-58b8a6844b6b In Part 2 of our exploration of Papal Doomsday theories, Bry is joined by Dr Barry Torch to go through all 112 mottos from the 'Prophecies of the Popes of Saint Malachy', who they are meant to be, and our thoughts on how they measure up!

 

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]]> In Part 2 of our exploration of Papal Doomsday theories, Bry is joined by Dr Barry Torch to go through all 112 mottos from the 'Prophecies of the Popes of Saint Malachy', who they are meant to be, and our thoughts on how they measure up!

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 5986 226 full Bonus: Friday the 13th! Bonus: Friday the 13th! https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-friday-the-13th/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/bonus-friday-the-13th/#comments Fri, 13 Jun 2025 08:10:52 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/502b1e61-8e86-3bdc-8b87-003d50f2d8a2 Did you know that part of the origin of Friday the 13th's bad luck begins with a Pope? In a surprise drop, we are sharing our presentation from Intelligent Speech 2025: Deception on the dissolution of the Knights Templar, and how a pope's deception and complicity caused many deaths, a curse, and a long standing superstition!

This episode is presented as it was live at Intelligent Speech 2025: Deception, with no other edits. This is an annual online conference for independent podcasters and content creators designed to bring creators closer to their listeners! Bry helps run this conference. You can find more out about the conference, and see whats coming for 2026 very soon at https://intelligentspeechonline.com/ 

Support Pontifacts: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/pontifactspodcast  Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswishlist ]]> Did you know that part of the origin of Friday the 13th's bad luck begins with a Pope? In a surprise drop, we are sharing our presentation from Intelligent Speech 2025: Deception on the dissolution of the Knights Templar, and how a pope's deception and complicity caused many deaths, a curse, and a long standing superstition!

This episode is presented as it was live at Intelligent Speech 2025: Deception, with no other edits. This is an annual online conference for independent podcasters and content creators designed to bring creators closer to their listeners! Bry helps run this conference. You can find more out about the conference, and see whats coming for 2026 very soon at https://intelligentspeechonline.com/ 

Support Pontifacts: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/pontifactspodcast  Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswishlist ]]> Pontifacts false No 2333 227 full 150. Gregory VI 150. Gregory VI https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/150-gregory-vi/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/150-gregory-vi/#comments Sun, 15 Jun 2025 20:18:36 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/401fa0e2-7366-37eb-9ff9-3e74b5ae4ce8 And we are back to regular programming - and straight back into chaos! In Gregory's episode, we look at what it looks like when the papacy is bought and sold - and what that does to a stellar reputation in the process! 

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]]> And we are back to regular programming - and straight back into chaos! In Gregory's episode, we look at what it looks like when the papacy is bought and sold - and what that does to a stellar reputation in the process! 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2885 228 full 151. Clement II 151. Clement II https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/151-clement-ii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/151-clement-ii/#comments Mon, 30 Jun 2025 18:18:50 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/464e75e4-b88b-306d-bd68-56a2bdeeb48d Are we truly out of the chaos, with a newly chosen pope?! Only this episode will tell. This time, we discuss the outcome of the Council of Sutri, the need for a non Roman pope, and horrifying sexy anime legs. 

 

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]]> Are we truly out of the chaos, with a newly chosen pope?! Only this episode will tell. This time, we discuss the outcome of the Council of Sutri, the need for a non Roman pope, and horrifying sexy anime legs. 

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2098 229 full 152. Benedict IX Part 3 152. Benedict IX Part 3 https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/152-benedict-ix-part-3/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/152-benedict-ix-part-3/#comments Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:03:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/63550940-1e7f-337b-84da-43bc956db78c Can you believe it, he's back again!! In this episode, we finally put the 'demon from hell' pope to bed, ask ourselves whether he repented or returned as a donkey-bear, and finally, rate Benedict IX!! 

 

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]]> Can you believe it, he's back again!! In this episode, we finally put the 'demon from hell' pope to bed, ask ourselves whether he repented or returned as a donkey-bear, and finally, rate Benedict IX!! 

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 1940 230 full Crossover: Judging Benedict with Saga Thing! Crossover: Judging Benedict with Saga Thing! https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/crossover-judging-benedict-with-saga-thing/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/crossover-judging-benedict-with-saga-thing/#comments Tue, 12 Aug 2025 18:02:58 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/9cdc3fa0-533f-374d-8c25-e724eef1f3da In our final retrospective on the "Demon from Hell" Pope, Bry and Fry are delighted to be joined by John from Saga Thing! In this episode, we discuss the Christianization of Iceland, how figures of the Sagas might view the popes, and just how nuts this guy truly was! 

 

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]]> In our final retrospective on the "Demon from Hell" Pope, Bry and Fry are delighted to be joined by John from Saga Thing! In this episode, we discuss the Christianization of Iceland, how figures of the Sagas might view the popes, and just how nuts this guy truly was! 

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 3249 231 full 153. Damasus II 153. Damasus II https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/153-damasus-ii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/153-damasus-ii/#comments Sun, 24 Aug 2025 19:24:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/82186b89-ff1b-347f-8ead-bacd8718f523 We're finally permanently out of the shadow of Benedict IX, and its time for Pope Damasus II! Will he live up to his namesake?

In his episode, we discuss the actual favoured papal candidates, the flightiest Margrave of Tuscany....and fake facts about the Harlem Globetrotters.

 

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]]> We're finally permanently out of the shadow of Benedict IX, and its time for Pope Damasus II! Will he live up to his namesake?

In his episode, we discuss the actual favoured papal candidates, the flightiest Margrave of Tuscany....and fake facts about the Harlem Globetrotters.

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 1649 232 full 154. Leo IX 154. Leo IX https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/154-leo-ix/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/154-leo-ix/#comments Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:03:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/1644ec98-3b0b-31d3-a42b-e6aa4fbfcddf Coming in at a rival for our longest episode to date, we introduce Pope Leo IX, the Battley Pilgrim Pope! In his episode, we discuss the beginning of the High Medieval Papacy, a massive recovery and reformation for the church, the Great Schism of 1054, and so many freakin' miracles. 

Support Pontifacts: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/pontifactspodcast  Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswishlist   ]]> Coming in at a rival for our longest episode to date, we introduce Pope Leo IX, the Battley Pilgrim Pope! In his episode, we discuss the beginning of the High Medieval Papacy, a massive recovery and reformation for the church, the Great Schism of 1054, and so many freakin' miracles. 

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]]> The life of Pope Leo IX was so full of miracles that we had to dedicate a full episode to cover them all! In this episode, we discuss miraculous animals, markings, visions and smitings, and walk away with the most important prayer: "Please don't scrub my guts."

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]]> Pontifacts false No 3141 234 full 155. Victor II 155. Victor II https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/155-victor-ii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/155-victor-ii/#comments Mon, 06 Oct 2025 08:04:45 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/5606e0cb-4ed1-3de5-942b-b20a01965d63 Following behind the juggernaut of Pope Leo IX, Victor II decides to follow his model in many ways. In his episode, we discuss incredible regencies, important councils, and Florence, for the first time!!

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]]> Following behind the juggernaut of Pope Leo IX, Victor II decides to follow his model in many ways. In his episode, we discuss incredible regencies, important councils, and Florence, for the first time!!

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2689 235 full 156. Stephen IX 156. Stephen IX https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/156-stephen-ix/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/156-stephen-ix/#comments Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:03:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/3ec6d578-3238-3fcd-87c5-37fa349d44ef Pope Stephen IX is the last Pope Stephen in history thusfar!   In his episode, we discuss his very odd choices, both around family and power. 

 

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]]> Pope Nicholas II became the first pope in history to actually regulate papal elections! In his episode, we discuss a major change in relations with the Normans, the beginnings of the Pataria, and the massively influential In Nomine Domini! 

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 4099 237 full 158. Alexander II 158. Alexander II https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/158-alexander-ii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/158-alexander-ii/#comments Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:03:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/3d5fd082-8a1c-37a6-8778-8382c1fd9821 Pope Alexander II might not have been the holiest member of his family, but he still certainly left an impact.  In his episode, we discuss the Patarines, the fallout of In Nomine Domini, and the Norman Conquest of England in 1066 Get your Intelligent Speech 2026 tickets now at https://intelligentspeechonline.com/, and use code POPE in the checkout for a discount! Support Pontifacts: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/pontifactspodcast  Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswishlist

]]> Pope Alexander II might not have been the holiest member of his family, but he still certainly left an impact. 
In his episode, we discuss the Patarines, the fallout of In Nomine Domini, and the Norman Conquest of England in 1066

Get your Intelligent Speech 2026 tickets now at https://intelligentspeechonline.com/, and use code POPE in the checkout for a discount!

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]]> Pontifacts false No 5467 238 full 159. Gregory VII 159. Gregory VII https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/159-gregory-vii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/159-gregory-vii/#comments Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:03:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/33500079-aeb6-32e6-8bae-dc3c4bee5d50 They finally got him! Despite being the hide and seek champion, Hildebrand has finally been cornered into being pope. And what a papacy he will have! In his episode (now officially our longest episode to date), we will discuss the Investiture Controversy, the famous Walk to Canossa, what the hell a 'toot' could be, and something that Fry hates, but Bry loves.  Episode features Ben Jacobs from Wittenberg to Westphalia, David Montgomery from The Siecle, and Gregg Gassman of Popeular history. 

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]]> They finally got him! Despite being the hide and seek champion, Hildebrand has finally been cornered into being pope. And what a papacy he will have! In his episode (now officially our longest episode to date), we will discuss the Investiture Controversy, the famous Walk to Canossa, what the hell a 'toot' could be, and something that Fry hates, but Bry loves. 

Episode features Ben Jacobs from Wittenberg to Westphalia, David Montgomery from The Siecle, and Gregg Gassman of Popeular history. 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 9867 239 full 160. Victor III 160. Victor III https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/160-victor-iii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/160-victor-iii/#comments Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:03:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/df1cd2c5-f8da-3c86-8c6e-55c3a32a7272  

Pope Victor III is undeniably a significant historical figure, but has the unusual honour of being more famous for his pre-papal life! In his episode, we discuss the Golden Age of Montecassino, regifting stolen goods, the ultimate dilly-dallying, and only briefly lament for him that we are not rating abbots. Pontifacts is speaking at Intelligent Speech 2026! Get your tickets at https://intelligentspeechonline.com/

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]]>  

Pope Victor III is undeniably a significant historical figure, but has the unusual honour of being more famous for his pre-papal life! In his episode, we discuss the Golden Age of Montecassino, regifting stolen goods, the ultimate dilly-dallying, and only briefly lament for him that we are not rating abbots.

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]]> Pontifacts false No 3781 240 full Crossover: The Carolingian Papacy with Storia D'Italia! Crossover: The Carolingian Papacy with Storia D'Italia! https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/crossover-the-carolingian-papacy-with-storia-ditalia/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/crossover-the-carolingian-papacy-with-storia-ditalia/#comments Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:05:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/6c146bf0-3f5d-3c8d-b3b1-e4dd49862990 Surprise bonus episode, looking back!

As Storia d'Italia approaches the Carolingian Papacy, Marco invited Bry for a retrospective on the shifting landscape of the popes, power, and paradigm in that period. 

Find Storia d'Italia here (In Italian): https://italiastoria.com/ 

]]> Surprise bonus episode, looking back!

As Storia d'Italia approaches the Carolingian Papacy, Marco invited Bry for a retrospective on the shifting landscape of the popes, power, and paradigm in that period. 

Find Storia d'Italia here (In Italian): https://italiastoria.com/ 

]]> Pontifacts false No 3793 241 full 161. Urban II 161. Urban II https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/161-urban-ii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/161-urban-ii/#comments Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:03:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/896bd353-435f-3717-9870-a270cb57f228 We have reached yet another juggernaut in the High Middle Ages: Urban II!  In his episode, we discuss bigamous marriages, incestuous orgies, the First Crusade, and "Deus Vult". 

 

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]]> We have reached yet another juggernaut in the High Middle Ages: Urban II! 
In his episode, we discuss bigamous marriages, incestuous orgies, the First Crusade, and "Deus Vult". 

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 5252 242 full 162. Paschal II 162. Paschal II https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/162-paschal-ii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/162-paschal-ii/#comments Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:21:00 -0800 pontifacts.podbean.com/219c1af5-aea0-38e1-8cc5-f46e7b928589 Its time to follow another one of the papal greats, and we know how this usually goes, don't we?  Introducing Pope Paschal II! In his episode, we discuss shifting antipapacies, the Crusade of the Faint Hearted, the Privilegium, and papal butts. 

 

**Disclaimer: Editing this episode proved tricky with some pesky windows updates creating and then deleting issues on and off, so we believe we have caught everything. If you notice a crackle, or some other issue, please let us know. 

There is still time to get tickets for Intelligent Speech, happening this upcoming weekend! Use code POPE at checkout on https://intelligentspeechonline.com/ for a discount on your ticket! 

Support Pontifacts: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/pontifactspodcast  Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswishlist   ]]> Its time to follow another one of the papal greats, and we know how this usually goes, don't we? 
Introducing Pope Paschal II! In his episode, we discuss shifting antipapacies, the Crusade of the Faint Hearted, the Privilegium, and papal butts. 

 

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There is still time to get tickets for Intelligent Speech, happening this upcoming weekend! Use code POPE at checkout on https://intelligentspeechonline.com/ for a discount on your ticket! 

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]]> Introducing Pope Gelasius, a monk who fixed the papal bull miniscule! In his episode, we discuss an early attack, evading an attack, and a follow up attack. 

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 2239 244 full 164. Callixtus II 164. Callixtus II https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/164-callixtus-ii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/164-callixtus-ii/#comments Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:03:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/525fa61d-f5fa-328a-9e81-c0393995d53b Callixtus might have been the ballsiest man to take the papacy since Gregory VII. In his episode, we discuss his impressive family, his audacious forgeries, and the END of the INVESTITURE CONTROVERSY!!

 

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]]> Callixtus might have been the ballsiest man to take the papacy since Gregory VII. In his episode, we discuss his impressive family, his audacious forgeries, and the END of the INVESTITURE CONTROVERSY!!

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 4633 245 full Pope Elect Celestine II Pope Elect Celestine II https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/pope-elect-celestine-ii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/pope-elect-celestine-ii/#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:03:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/e9584914-3e8a-30d9-8dbb-5770a0ef2c10 The church is in need of a new pope, and following the major shifts in Pope Callixtus II's papacy, the cardinals are deeply divided on who that next pope should be.

Enter Pope Celestine II! Then enter some guards!

Support Pontifacts: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/pontifactspodcast  Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswishlist   ]]> The church is in need of a new pope, and following the major shifts in Pope Callixtus II's papacy, the cardinals are deeply divided on who that next pope should be.

Enter Pope Celestine II!
Then enter some guards!

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Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswishlist   ]]> Pontifacts false No 1380 246 full Popewatch: A Year in Leo Popewatch: A Year in Leo https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/popewatch-a-year-in-leo/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/popewatch-a-year-in-leo/#comments Fri, 08 May 2026 00:01:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/818e348d-5d33-324c-afa2-8eb25d3c437a Today marks one year since the election of Pope Leo XIV!  In this special episode of Popewatch, we review what we have learned about the new pontiff, explore his polices, and touch on his impact on the world stage. 

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]]> Today marks one year since the election of Pope Leo XIV! 
In this special episode of Popewatch, we review what we have learned about the new pontiff, explore his polices, and touch on his impact on the world stage. 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 3812 247 full Crossover: The Renaissance Papacy with Tudoriferous! Crossover: The Renaissance Papacy with Tudoriferous! https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/crossover-the-renaissance-papacy-with-tudoriferous/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/crossover-the-renaissance-papacy-with-tudoriferous/#comments Sat, 16 May 2026 00:27:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/e7d8175e-2c0c-3d52-be81-e2f388a039a9 Bry and Fry were invited by David and Lucy of Tudoriferous to discuss several popes of the Renaissance Papacy, and had such a delightful time! And since this will serve as a preview for an upcoming era that Bry feels very strongly about, hear some of the raving now. In this episode, we all discuss scandal, nepotism, diabolism, and all that makes the Renaissance oh so juicy. 

 

Find Tudoriferous: https://tudoriferous.wordpress.com/ 

]]> Bry and Fry were invited by David and Lucy of Tudoriferous to discuss several popes of the Renaissance Papacy, and had such a delightful time! And since this will serve as a preview for an upcoming era that Bry feels very strongly about, hear some of the raving now. In this episode, we all discuss scandal, nepotism, diabolism, and all that makes the Renaissance oh so juicy. 

 

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]]> Pontifacts false No 4881 248 full Announcement: Pontifacts Tour of Italy! Announcement: Pontifacts Tour of Italy! https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/announcement-pontifacts-tour-of-italy/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/announcement-pontifacts-tour-of-italy/#comments Fri, 22 May 2026 17:43:54 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/6f83c45a-b29a-37e6-b6d7-e745c6a3f35c PONTIFACTS is 8 years old! We cannot believe it. And if that's not unbelievable enough, we have been given the most AMAZING opportunity to plan a Pontifacts centred tour of Italy! And we would love for you to join us! 

 

PONTIFACTS: the Path to Papacy

January 30th- February 7th, 2027

Rome, Orvieto, Viterbo, and Florence

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]]> PONTIFACTS is 8 years old! We cannot believe it. And if that's not unbelievable enough, we have been given the most AMAZING opportunity to plan a Pontifacts centred tour of Italy! And we would love for you to join us! 

 

PONTIFACTS: the Path to Papacy

January 30th- February 7th, 2027

Rome, Orvieto, Viterbo, and Florence

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]]> Pontifacts false No 642 249 full 165. Honorius II 165. Honorius II https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/165-honorius-ii/ https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/165-honorius-ii/#comments Mon, 25 May 2026 00:04:00 -0700 pontifacts.podbean.com/c690d4f8-a561-3c50-b5c2-0fc3919194b9 Pope Honorius II certainly had an unconventional and illegitimate start to his papacy, but no one was willing to let him resign! In his episode, we discuss the full circle Papal-Imperial moment, some very uppity abbots, puppeting dying men... and a creamy John. 

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