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E195: Roland the Farter

Hi there! This week, we start the show by discussing James' new toilet and a recent Weird Al concert. But the main subject of the episode is Roland the Farter, a 12th century English flatulist/gassy jester beloved by King Henry II. Enjoy! ***CHRIS LOCKE at SLAKE in PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY! Get ready t…

Murder in the Cathedral

Send us Fan Mail Michele McAloon is the host.  You can find more interviews on her website https://www.bookclues.com. The name Thomas Becket echoes through history as one of medieval England's most compelling figures – a man whose dramatic transformation from royal chancellor to martyred archbishop…

Thomas Becket, England, Archbishop

June 3. Thomas Becket. Thomas became the Archbishop of Canterbury—the unofficial head of all the Anglican bishops in England. He was also chancellor to King Henry II and the keeper of the great seal, which was used to authenticate royal documents. In this political position, he destroyed castles, r…

Beautiful Caregiver Feet

The Pretty Feet of Caregivers -- What the strangest verse in Bible about feet has to do with caregivers, today on helping.mom  WHAT kind of feet do you have? Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Peasant, or Asian? Look at pic on google, then compare.  NOW, are your feet beautiful as caregiver?  Text: the str…

Today's Catholic Mass Readings Monday, December 29, 2025

Full Text of Readings [DAY TITLE] The Saint of the day is Saint Thomas Becket Saint Thomas Becket’s Story A strong man who wavered for a moment, but then learned one cannot come to terms with evil, and so became a strong churchman, a martyr, and a saint—that wa…

The Strange Story of the Court Jester, Roland the Farter

In medieval England, humor could earn you land, status, and a place in royal history—if you were strange enough. This episode explores the bizarre but true story of Roland the Farter, a 12th-century court jester who served King Henry II with an unforgettable annual performance: a jump, a whistle, a…

Tharik Hussain returns

Tharik Hussain, who previously appeared on the podcast in 2022, discusses with Ivan six further things which should be better known. Tharik Hussain is an award-winning author and journalist specialising in global Muslim heritage and culture. He has written for newspapers such as The Times, Guardia…

Ellie becomes embroiled in a gambling scam In Laos(Jan 22-28)

 This week’s podcast features confusing conversations with computers. Henry II and Simon Cowell have a difference of opinion regarding the musical merits of farting. My idiosyncratic performance of Flight Of the Bumblebee gets a cold reception. And Ellie goes to Laos, where she meets with Dominic M…

1B: Strongbow before Ireland - The Early Life of Richard De Clare (Bonus Episode)

In this first Irish History Tales showcase biography, we step away from the main narrative to explore the early life of Richard de Clare, better known to history as Strongbow. Long before the conquest of Ireland, the marriage to Aoife MacMurrough, and the capture of Dublin, Richard was a young Norm…