47 Episodes

  1. The knight who heard his wife’s confession

    Published: 1/9/2024

  2. The butcher of Abbeville

    Published: 1/1/2024

  3. The Partridges

    Published: 12/25/2023

  4. Christmas Special: The story of Grettir and Glamr

    Published: 12/24/2023

  5. The Priest and Alison

    Published: 11/19/2023

  6. Walter and Marion

    Published: 11/14/2023

  7. The Blacksmith of Creil

    Published: 11/5/2023

  8. Bisclavret

    Published: 10/29/2023

  9. A Trial by C*nt

    Published: 10/25/2023

  10. Bonus episode: We're Not So Different!

    Published: 10/7/2023

  11. The mourner who got f*ucked at the grave site

    Published: 9/25/2023

  12. The girl who wanted to fly

    Published: 9/18/2023

  13. The Peasant Doctor

    Published: 9/4/2023

  14. Black Balls

    Published: 8/27/2023

  15. The Knight Who Made C*nts Talk

    Published: 8/21/2023

  16. Brother Denise

    Published: 8/6/2023

  17. The Beaten Path

    Published: 7/30/2023

  18. The Knight of the Red Robe

    Published: 7/23/2023

  19. Long Butthole Berengier

    Published: 7/16/2023

  20. The Three Hunchbacks

    Published: 7/2/2023

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The Court Jester is a storytelling podcast that dives into the sauciest, funniest, and most outrageous stories of the Middle Ages. Hosted by medievalist and humour scholar Kleio Pethainou, each episode brings you a real tale from medieval literature—fabliaux, fables, legends, and more—featuring scandal, fart jokes, sex, tricksters, and chaotic peasant drama.Think rude jokes, wild mishaps and the messiest love triangles you’ve never heard of (but absolutely should).⚔️ Based on real medieval texts📜 Translated and adapted with historical context🎭 Told with flair, irreverence, and dark humourIf you're into medieval history, historical comedy, uncensored storytelling, or want to laugh at the weirdest things humans used to do—this one’s for you.🔔 New episodes every other week. Support the show on Patreon for bonus content and medieval mischief. Get bonus content and other good things on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.