Today’s story is about a priest who found himself with a new mum, and about his mum. As usual, consume in context. The Court Jester is in reality Kleio Pethainou, a medievalist researching medieval humour.  If you are also a medievalist, or storyteller, have a look at this project and get in touch.  https://trivent-publishing.eu/89-storytelling-middle-ages  Join me on X @kpethainou and follow @thecourtjesterpodcast on Facebook.  If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast on Patreon, and you'll get bonus episodes and other good things. Just go to ⁠https://www ..read more

Today’s story is about a priest who had to wing it. As usual, consume in context.  The Court Jester is in reality Kleio Pethainou, a medievalist researching medieval humour.  If you are also a medievalist, or storyteller, have a look at this project and get in touch.  https://trivent-publishing.eu/89-storytelling-middle-ages  Join me on X @kpethainou and follow @thecourtjesterpodcast on Facebook.  If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast on Patreon, and you'll get bonus episodes and other good things. Just go to ⁠https://www.patreon.com/CourtJesterPod ..read more

Today’s story is about peasants, and how to make sure you won’t go to hell. The Court Jester is in reality Kleio Pethainou, a medievalist researching medieval humour. If you are also a medievalist, or storyteller, have a look at this project and get in touch.  https://trivent-publishing.eu/89-storytelling-middle-ages  Join me on X @kpethainou and follow @thecourtjesterpodcast on Facebook.  If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast on Patreon, and you'll get bonus episodes and other good things. Just go to ⁠https://www.patreon.com/CourtJesterPodcast⁠⁠ or ..read more

On the #7 episode of The Court Jester, I am bringing you The Three Hunchbacks. Evidently, there is obscenity in this episode. Be warned. The translation I am using is this one: ⁠https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7950162.Nathaniel_E_Dubin⁠ The title song is 'Celebration' by Alexander Nakarada. Join me on twitter @kpethainou to talk about the stories and follow @thecourtjesterpodcast on Facebook. We can talk about it there, too. The Court Jester is in reality Kleio Pethainou, a medievalist researching medieval humour. If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast on Patreon, and ..read more

On the #5 episode of The Court Jester, I am bringing you Trollops and Troupers. Evidently, there is obscenity in this episode. Be warned. The translation I am using is this one: ⁠https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7950162.Nathaniel_E_Dubin⁠ The title song is 'Celebration' by Alexander Nakarada. Join me on twitter @kpethainou to talk about the stories and follow @thecourtjesterpodcast on Facebook. We can talk about it there, too. The Court Jester is in reality Kleio Pethainou, a medievalist researching medieval humour. If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast on Patreon, an ..read more

On the #4 episode of The Court Jester, I am bringing you The Crucified Priest. Evidently, there is obscenity in this episode. Be warned. The translation I am using is this one: ⁠https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7950162.Nathaniel_E_Dubin⁠. The title song is 'Celebration' by Alexander Nakarada. Join me on twitter @kpethainou to talk about the stories and follow @thecourtjesterpodcast on Facebook. We can talk about it there, too. The Court Jester is in reality Kleio Pethainou, a medievalist researching medieval humour. If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast on Patreon, an ..read more

On the #3 episode of The Court Jester, I am bringing you the Cunt Made with a Spade. Evidently, there is obscenity in this episode. Be warned. The translation I am using is this one: ⁠https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7950162.Nathaniel_E_Dubin⁠ The title song is 'Celebration' by Alexander Nakarada. Join me on twitter @kpethainou to talk about the stories and follow @thecourtjesterpodcast on Facebook. We can talk about it there, too. The Court Jester is in reality Kleio Pethainou, a medievalist researching medieval humour. If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast on Patreo ..read more

On the #2 episode of The Court Jester, I am bringing you the fabliau of the Squirrel. Evidently, there is obscenity in this episode. A few swearwords, too. Be warned. The translation I am using is this one: ⁠https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7950162.Nathaniel_E_Dubin.⁠ The title song is 'Celebration' by Alexander Nakarada. Join me on twitter @kpethainou to talk about the stories and follow @thecourtjesterpodcast on Facebook. We can talk about it there, too. The Court Jester is in reality Kleio Pethainou, a medievalist researching medieval humour. If you like what you hear, consider support ..read more

Today’s story is about a donkey, his legacy, and the way to deal with church authorities. As usual, consume in context.  The Court Jester is in reality Kleio Pethainou, a medievalist researching medieval humour. Join me on X (formerly known as twitter) @kpethainou to talk about the stories and follow @thecourtjesterpodcast on Facebook. If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast on Patreon, and you'll get bonus episodes and other good things. Just go to ⁠https://www.patreon.com/CourtJesterPodcast⁠⁠ or, if commitment isn't your thing, you can send a donation at ko-fi: ⁠⁠http ..read more

The fisherman of Pont-sur-Seine was a happily married man, and if you do what he did, you will be too. As usual, consume in context.  The Court Jester is in reality Kleio Pethainou, a medievalist researching medieval humour. Join me on X (formerly known as twitter) @kpethainou to talk about the stories and follow @thecourtjesterpodcast on Facebook. If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast on Patreon, and you'll get bonus episodes and other good things. Just go to ⁠https://www.patreon.com/CourtJesterPodcast⁠⁠ or, if commitment isn't your thing, you can send a donation at ..read more