
Leaving no stone unturned in our quest for the weirdest stories, guys, and art from the Middle Ages.
The Weird Medieval Guys podcast is brought to you by Olivia, the creator of internet sensation Weird Medieval Guys, and Aran, a historian and fellow weird guy connoisseur.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 59 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryArtsVisual Arts | |||

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A podcast for dorks by dorks. The episodes are ridiculously long, because they do cover a ton of ground on each topic. Olivia’s laugh is so nerdy it’s infectious. Aran is sharp and his accents are hilarious. 12/10
This is my favorite podcast! I have learned so much, and enjoyed it so well. Olivia and Aran illuminate our past like the book of Kells, with joy, with mirth, and with erudition. Huzzah!
I very much enjoy listening to these two have fun and banter about history.
Love the topics the ideas and the points of view
I get so excited whenever a new episode comes out. Aran and Olivia’s podcast style is casual and hilarious while still being very informative. They know how to go on a tangent that’s actually enjoyable and they also know how to bring it back in a timely manner. Every time a multi-part series gets longer or a cold open gets more complex and sound designed I get even more excited. This and Ologies are probably the two podcasts I recommend the most to people. Also my go-to podcast for relistening o... more
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Two hosts bring a lively, humorous lens to medieval history, mixing rigorous research with playful banter. Episodes cover a wide range of topics from scribal typography and travel writing to imperial legacies and legendary orders, often exploring how culture, language, and everyday life shaped historical outcomes. The show stands out for its approachable, speculative storytelling, frequent tangents, and a tone that feels like a friendly, nerdy chat between two knowledgeable collaborators. Listeners can expect deep dives into niche subjects alongside broad overviews of medieval worlds, with a strong emphasis on curiosity, cultural context, and entertaining pop-cultural comparisons.
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Weird Medieval Guys launched 3 years ago and published 59 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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