Media-eval: A Medieval Pop Culture Podcast
Media-eval: A Medieval Pop Culture PodcastSarah Ifft Decker, a medieval historian, explores how movies, tv, and books depict the medieval world. What did they get right? What did they get wrong? And what do they tell us about how modern people think about the medieval past?
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 163 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Category | TV & Film | ||||
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Its finally here folks- the last regular episode of Media-eval! Join Sarah one last time as she tells us why Princess Bride manages to be one of the most accurate movies ever on the show as it goes out on a really happy note. One last thing from me a... more
This episode is being released on Easter Sunday and Sarah thought what better way to celebrate this most holy of days than discussing whether or not Jesus got it w...on with Mary Magdalene. Ollie returns to discuss the 2006 movie The Davinci Code fea... more
We're back where the Podcast began- Medieval Scotland! You'll never guess but some of the English nobles are being a bit dickish so its time for a Scottish hero to step up and deal with the situation. Sarah is joined by Ollie to talk about a movie th... more
A slightly differnt episode as Sarah is joined by Ollie to break down the Peter Jackson Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies. 6 Movies, 20+ hours and one episode to rule on them all! Some of these are masterpieces. Some of them are The Hobbit trilogy.... more
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- Frequently not medieval...
I love podcasts and I love history, and in undergrad I focused on medieval history and literature. I was excited to first discover this podcast, but frequently, the episodes are not about pop culture trying to portray the medieval world, rather,it will be about the ancient world, or early modern/Renaissance, or even much more recent than that. Maybe just call it a history podcast?🤷
Apple Podcasts4GMaune
United States9 months ago - Rollicking historiographic fun!
I love this podcast! The hosts are very engaging and informative and the guests never disappoint. As a ‘Jewess’ myself, I really appreciate/enjoy Sarah’s angle on Jewish history and women’s history as they are embedded in the medieval period and in the historiographic/pop cultural context. The Ivanhoe episode was so good it made me go reread Ivanhoe, watch the whole 1997 miniseries + Rebecca clips from any version I could find, and then listen to the podcast again! I don’t know how set your medi... more
Apple Podcasts5Dev1832United States10 months ago - Amazing, interesting, cannot get enough of it!
I ADORE this podcast. I was looking for someone who had talked about the movie Beckett and low and behold I stumbled upon the history podcast of my dreams. As a Jew and history minor myself this has sparked my interest in the middle ages/medieval period and inspired me to take a class this fall semester focused on that period of western history. Come for the laughs, stay to really learn fascinating facts that I’m sure will eventually come in super handy at bar trivia!
Apple Podcasts5AlaskanBbyUnited States4 years ago - A great podcast for both listeners and guests!
Full disclosure, I have guested on the show twice (Outlaw King and Six the Musical) and had an excellent time, but that has in no way impacted my review of the show. I was a listener long before I was a guest and can say wholeheartedly that Media-Eval is a great show either way. (And come on, what a great pun in the title!) Dr. Decker knows her subject inside and out, and it's a great listen both when the pop culture is on the laughably wrong side (i.e., Braveheart) and when the piece actually t... more
Apple Podcasts5Tracy TanoffUnited States4 years ago - Huge fan!
Big lover of your podcast ever since I was a student of history I was fascinated with the middle ages and my current love of film and podcasts made me a huge fan immediately
Apple Podcasts5Tignoty22United States4 years ago
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This series examines the representation of the medieval world in various films and television shows, offering critiques on both their historical accuracy and cultural impact. Each episode features hosts with a deep background in medieval studies, providing insightful commentary on how modern portrayals reflect contemporary perceptions of the Middle Ages. By dissecting popular media ranging from animated classics to epic blockbusters, the discussion often extends into themes of gender dynamics, the portrayal of marginalized identities, and the complexities of historical narratives. Such in-depth analysis encourages listeners to question media tropes while also enjoying a mix of humor and scholarly insight.
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