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Bonus: Popewatch Spring 2022

Although we've been on hiatus, Pope Francis has been busy! Tune in for an update on the show, and coverage of Pope Francis, delegations to the Vatican, Apostolic Visits, his health and mobility issues, and the new consistory. 
Tickets for Intelligent Speech:https://www.intelligentspeechconference.com/Use code Pope for a discount
 
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Interview with Pope Michael (Posthumous Release)

Important Note: One week after this interview, Pope Michael suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and died on August 2nd, 2022. We are releasing this episode because he was excited for us to do so, but we have left the content untouched. 
On July 16th, 1990, 6 people gathered in a General Store in Belvue, Kansas, and elected a Pope.
And that Pope has spoken to us! Join us in an interview with Pope Michael, to explore sedevacantism, conclavism, and the papacy of the "One true" Catholic Church. Bry and Pope Michael discuss his beliefs, how his papacy came to be, his views on current struggles in the church, and what his church looks like in 2022. 
Visit Pope Michael's website:
https://www.vaticaninexile.com/
 
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Bonus: Women and Female Power in the Vatican with The Other Half Podcast

Though the Vatican has been the literal 'old boys club', women have still made their mark on its history! Join Bry and James of The Other Half Podcast, as they discuss two medieval women who made waves in the church - Pope Joan, and Marozia of the Pornocracy. 
James will be periodically joining us to discuss other significant women figures as we move through different eras in time.
You can find James and the Other Half Podcast here:https://www.theotherhalfpodcast.co.uk/

Bonus: Predicting Popes with the Papability Index!

Who is going to be the next pope? This is a question that seems to have more and more traction every day, and many sources speculate on the possibility of each cardinal to come out on top of the next conclave. But what should we be looking at to determine papal potential?
Introducing Gabe, the creator of the Papability Index, an algorithm that determines the likelihood of a cardinal to be pope.
In this interview, Gabe and Bry discussed the creation of the formula, the factors that he feels are the most important, the most (and least) likely candidates, and how he has applied the formula to previous conclaves. 
Find Gabe at: https://twitter.com/pope_predictor

Crossover: Eat Brains Love with Quest Friends! and Totalus Rankium

We're back into the TTRPG world!
With Kyle DMing the amazing new TTRPG that he designed, Under the Neighborhood, Ari from Quest Friends! and Rob from Totalus Rankium, Bry plays through the mysterious and strange "Historia Lane", where all Pontifacts and Totalus Rankium jokes are literal and real! 
Listen for zombies, birds, elections, betrayal, heartbreak, revenge, and so much more.
Quest Friends: https://www.questfriendspodcast.com/pontifacts  Under the Neighborhood: https://questfriends.itch.io/neighborhoodTotalus Rankium: https://totalusrankium.podbean.com/ 

Bonus: Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Obituary

Today, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI died.
In this episode, we provide a short obituary and what we know about the upcoming funeral, and discuss the future of Pontifacts

Crossover: Quickdraw! with Ranking ’76, Tsar Power and Nobelesse Oblige

Eric, host of Ranking '76 invite Bry and Fry to join several of the Rexypod family pods for some trivia fun!
Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX3yPYsy-mY&ab_channel=Ranking76Podcast
Check out Ranking '76: https://ranking76podcast.podbean.com/ Check out Tsar Power: https://open.spotify.com/show/49JyFkdWvSy0sKv37W8YX6Check out Nobelesse Oblige: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nobelesse-oblige/id1637021887 

Announcement: Return

Pontifacts is coming back.
Get ready for Formosus!

113. Formosus

We're back!!! (Note: this episode was recorded BEFORE our hiatus)Formosus is one of the most famous popes in history, though not for anything he actually did in life. But this episode will be about his life anyways! In his episode, we'll have a look at his dramatic pre-pope career, the state of the Eastern Church and Holy Roman Empire, and the summer of George. 
Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our new editor, Gregg Gassman, of Popeular History and Cardinal Numbers!
 
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114. Boniface VI

What, were you expecting someone else?!
In his episode, we discuss potential viciousness, deprivation of clerical orders, and the hottest 90 year old man ever. 
 
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115. Stephen VI

We've finally made it to the mad Stephen!! In his episode, we discuss the moment that changed papal history for hundreds of years. Welcome to the Cadaver Synod!! 
 
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Bonus: Ranking the Cadaver Synod

As one of the most famous and bizarre moments in papal history, we had to spend some extra time digging through the Cadaver Synod! In this special bonus episode, we are joined by Gregg of the Popeular History podcast, to explore and review many things that this event inspired. We'll discuss sources, paintings, music, musicals, and more!
Images: 
Jean Paul Laurens, “Pope Formosus and Stephen VI, the Cadaver Synod”, 1870At the Musee des Beaux Arts in Nantes: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bf/Jean_Paul_Laurens_Le_Pape_Formose_et_Etienne_VI_1870.jpg/1280px-Jean_Paul_Laurens_Le_Pape_Formose_et_Etienne_VI_1870.jpg 
Unknown Alamy: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/56/Cadaver_Synod.jpg
The Cadaver Synod, the posthumous ecclesiastical trial of Pope Formosus, 897, engraving from the Middle Ages, 1892, by Francesco Bertolini (1836-1909), with illustrations by Lodovico Pogliaghi (1857-1950). Biblioteca Ambrosiana: https://discovery-assets-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/app/uploads/2022/11/23121220/GettyImages-935422378-770x1091.jpg.webp
Cadaver Synod by Hippolite Magen 1857 https://www.bridgemanimages.com/en-US/noartistknown/title/notechnique/asset/4944939
"Le pape Formose et Etienne VII". Le concile cadaverique Gravure pour illustrer Histoire des papes par Maurice Lachatre (1814-1900), librairie du progres, Paris. https://www.alamy.com/le-pape-formose-et-etienne-vii-le-concile-cadaverique-897-le-cadavre-du-pape-formose-formoso-formosus-pape-de-891-a-896-revetu-de-ses-habi-image331922551.html?imageid=6B83FC86-C1F1-4AFB-A17B-3CBB25432BED&p=1169799&pn=1&searchId=856dd054def096977f5ecc6bd8180f46&searchtype=0
Wild Ambition Brewing: https://wildambition.beer/ 
Cadaver Synod Musical IndieGogo:https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-cadaver-synod-a-pope-musical#/ 
Guests and Readings: Gregg of Popeular History: https://popeularhistory.podbean.com/ Liutprand - Brendan of Tsar Power: https://open.spotify.com/show/49JyFkdWvSy0sKv37W8YX6 Platina - Ben of Wittenberg to Westphalia: https://play.acast.com/s/wittenbergtowestphalia#:~:text=by%20Benjamin%20Jacobs%20Go%20to,Modern%20Period%20of%20European%20history. Mann - Rob of Totalus Rankium: https://totalusrankium.podbean.com/ 
 
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116. Romanus

Romanus comes to the papacy after the catastrophe of the Cadaver Synod. How is he going to turn this situation around? In his episode, we discuss the aftermath, the anger of Bartolomeo Platina, and who is the hottest pope?
 
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117. Theodore II

After the abrupt deposition of Pope Romanus, Theodore comes to the papal throne... briefly. In his episode, we discuss the most official papal undoing, potential assassination tours, and when you should not be a generous lover.
 
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118. John IX

John, the beautiful gem, the brilliant jewel, genuinely attempted to end factionalism in Rome. In his episode, we discuss sort-of antipopes, establishing rules he couldn't believe he had to write down, and... assassinations by gout?
 
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119. Benedict IV

Will the real Benny please stand up? We want to set the record straight! In his episode, we discuss a weird phenomenon of misinformation, the introduction of the Magyars, and mean Carolingian epithets.
 
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120. Leo V

Despite the "Egyptian darkness" in sources, we have some things to say about Leo V! In his episode, we discuss the founding saint of Brittany, surprise antipopes, dick joke city and...cremain chunks.
 
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Announcement: Pope Jeopardy

Our belated 5th anniversary special is happening LIVE on SUNDAY, July 23rd! 
Streaming live on Youtube at 2 PM PST - 5 PM EST - 10 PM BST
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121. Sergius III

We've made it to the Pornocracy! Ohhhh yeah. In this salacious episode, we discuss antipopes on antipopes, the scandalous House of Tusculum, blinding, fourth marriages, and surgeon simulator. 
Join us at Pope Jeopardy on Sunday July 23rd!2PM PST, 5PM EST, 10PM BSThttps://www.youtube.com/@pontifactspod
 
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122. Anastasius III

It's me, Anastasius III! In his episode, we discuss unfortunate epithets, the evangelization of the Normans, how much we hate Jude Law's face, and CHAOS.
 
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Bonus: Pope Jeopardy Anniversary Special!

To celebrate 5 wonderful and pope-filled years of Pontifacts, we hosted a live-streamed anniversary special game of Pope Jeopardy! Shenanigans and Q&A ensue. 
 
Contestants: David of the Siecle Podcast: http://thesiecle.com/
Roberto of Tsar Power/History of Saqartvelo Georgia: https://open.spotify.com/show/49JyFkd...
Carlos Cooper
Special thanks to Ranking '76: https://ranking76podcast.podbean.com/
 
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123. Lando

Pope Lando was a gambling, con-artist, spaceship pilot... Oh wait! Thats the wrong Lando! Well, considering this pope's very existence is debated, can you blame us?
 
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Bonus: City of Echoes with Jessica Wärnberg

A new papal history book (City of Echoes) has just been released, and Bry had the opportunity to interview the author, Dr. Jessica Wärnberg! 
In this episode, we discuss all things pope - the history of the papacy, the history of the city of Rome, and how the two are inextricably linked. 
Jessica Wärnberg: https://jessicawarnberg.com/https://twitter.com/jessicawarnberg 
Find City of Echoes: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/City-of-Echoes/Jessica-Warnberg/9781639365210
City of Echoes on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/City-Echoes-History-Popes-People/dp/1639365214/ref=sr_1_1?crid=P9OBCDM6DZD9&keywords=jessica+warnberg&qid=1694483147&sprefix=jessica+warn%2Caps%2C301&sr=8-1 
 
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124. John X

Pope John X, the "Wee Liar", owed much of his upward momentum in life to his outrageously good looks and the scandalous love affair he had with the most powerful woman in Rome. Maybe. Or maybe they were related.
In his episode, we discuss an astounding response to the Saracen threat, an actual battle pope, and the flightiest Italian nobles. 
 
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125. Leo VI

Pope Leo VI gives Fry the impression that he's going to be a "big one", but will he live up to her expectations? No. 
In his episode, we exhibit one of the most characteristic features of the Saeculum Obscurum, discuss Croatian Dalmatians, and give you a tiny peek into way-back Bry and Fry lore. 
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Crossover: Eroticism in Saintly Art with Saint Podcast!

Bry and Fry are joined by Eric of Saint Podcast to discuss the history of saint art - from the early devotional depictions of suffering, straight into eroticism and clever inclusions of mistresses and lovers. 
 
Find Eric and Saint Podcast: https://www.saintpodcast.com/
 
Show Notes/Works Discussed: 
 
Giotto's Frescos of St. Francis: https://www.wga.hu/html_m/g/giotto/assisi/upper/index.html
 
Mosaics of St. Sebastian in Ravenna: https://www.johnsanidopoulos.com/2019/12/the-two-earliest-images-of-saint.html
 
Bronzino's St. Sebastian: 
https://www.museothyssen.org/sites/default/files/styles/full_resolution/public/imagen/obras/1985.2_san-sebastian.jpg
 
Sistine Chapel's Last Judgement St. Blaise and St. Catherine: https://cdn.kastatic.org/ka-perseus-images/288a83f4d2603e2782bad6e6c0c5d84696c03ba5.jpg 
 
Jean Fouquet's Melun Diptych: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e7/Fouquet_Madonna.jpg/800px-Fouquet_Madonna.jpg
 
Caravaggio's John the Baptist: 
https://media.mutualart.com/Images//2018_04/10/07/073604980/6c3752da-8079-4e58-aa93-239cff297a5a.Jpeg
 
Caravaggio's Judith and Holofernes: 
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9d/Judith_Beheading_Holofernes-Caravaggio_%28c.1598-9%29.jpg/1280px-Judith_Beheading_Holofernes-Caravaggio_%28c.1598-9%29.jpg
 
Caravaggio's St. Catherine of Alexandria:
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c5/Caravaggio_-_Saint_Catherine_of_Alexandria_%28post-restoration_image%29.jpg/800px-Caravaggio_-_Saint_Catherine_of_Alexandria_%28post-restoration_image%29.jpg
 
Cristoforo Allori's Judith and Holofernes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cristofano_Allori#/media/File:Judith_with_the_Head_of_Holofernes_by_Cristofano_Allori.jpg 
 
Da Vinci's John the Baptist: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_John_the_Baptist_%28Leonardo%29#/media/File:Leonardo_da_Vinci_-_Saint_John_the_Baptist_C2RMF_retouched.jpg
 
Guilia Farnese as the Virgin Mary with Pope Alexander VI: 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giulia_Farnese#/media/File:Alexander_VI_guilia.jpg

126. Stephen VII

Pope Stephen VII is the second of the "mere phantoms" of the Saeculum Obscurum lack of information, which is fitting since he was only a placeholder anyway. In his episode, we discuss the Cluniac reform, problematic marriages, and Fry muses on what it would be like to have a teenager as pope. Little does she know...
join us next week as we "drive into Scandaltown"!
 
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Bonus: Monasteries with Dr. Rutger Kramer

It is time to talk about Monasteries! 
As the podcast explores the 9th and 10th centuries, we have seen an increase in focus on one area of the church: Monasteries. 
This period in history owes a great deal to monasteries. Monastic houses, from their earliest foundations to their proliferation across Europe performed important religious, social, cultural, and economic functions that shaped and were shaped by both the religious and secular tides of the era. They were the record keepers and power brokers. They were staples of community and education.
And yet, they were also a world of their own. When discussing the medieval papacy and the church, it is impossible to ignore the importance of monasteries. But can the same be said in reverse? How important were the actual popes to monastic life? These are big and complex questions.
And who better to answer these big and complex questions than our best Carolingian friend, Dr Rutger Kramer?!
 
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127. John XI

With Pope John XI, we're driving into Scandaltown! But will Marozia's son be "Beautiful Revenge", or is that nickname better suited for someone else? In his episode, we discuss one of the youngest popes in history, disastrous marriages, and the worst face ever. 
 
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Crossover: Wittenberg to Westphalia’s Anniversary D&D!

A few years ago, we inadvertently started a D&D anniversary trend, and as a result, we've gotten to play in a lot of fun history themed one shots! This was one such adventure. Helmed by Ben, the wonderful host of Wittenberg to Westphalia, we explored 10th-century Italy from a whole new perspective... which mostly involved wrestling. 
This adventure also includes Roberto from Tsar Power, David from The Siècle, and Josh from Grand Dukes of the Westhttps://wittenbergtowestphaliapodcast.weebly.com/https://pontifacts.podbean.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tsar-power/id1632832824 https://granddukesofthewest.com/ http://thesiecle.com/ 

128. Leo VII

Pope Leo VII has the dubious honour of being our first-ever lost episode! Hopefully he'll remain the only one. In his episode, we discuss Tusculum family squabbles, the Jews of Mainz, and THE biggest Catholic figure of the day... and it's not the pope. 
 
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Bonus: The Night Before Popemas ft. Umberto of So You Think You Can Rule Persia

For the holidays, we've brought you a special popey surprise! But we cannot take any of the credit for this - this poem was written and performed by Umberto Molinatti of the 'So You Think You Can Rule Persia?', a podcast rating and reviewing all the kings of Persia from Deioces to Yazdegerd III.
It was simply too perfect not to share. Thank you Umberto!
Find So You Think You Can Rule Persia?:
https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/
https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.podbean.com/
 

129. Steven VIII

Pope Steven VIII may not be the nothing pope you expect! In his episode, we discuss Frankish instability and the power of excommunication, a botched assassination, and "biting fish and prostitutes."
 
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130. Marinus II

What does the name Marinus bring to mind? Is it "boats and the sea and Maid Marian"? Or perhaps necromancers and psychics? Well, it should be. In his episode, we discuss canonization, private papal residences, miniatures, and emotional support ducks. 
 
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131.Agapetus II

Agapetus the sanctissimus came to the papacy during the Italian hurly-burly, and there was plenty to contend with. In his episode, we discuss the arrival of the otters and badass medieval women, and Fry gets frazzled about technological Scandinavian kings. 
 
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132. John XII

Content Note: This episode contains a discussion of sexual assault.
Pope John XII, the "Twilight Sabre", is likely the youngest pope in history. Pope John XII is also considered one of the worst popes in history. Correlation? Yes! In his episode, we discuss debauchery, political betrayal, debauchery, depositions, and more debauchery.
 
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Easter Special: Passion of the Heist Pt. 1

Welcome to the Lost Easter Special!Easter (On Sunday Sunday Sunday!) is the holiest time of the Catholic year, and to celebrate, we invited a group of our favourite podcasters to participate in an actual-play Easter-themed D&D adventure. Join the disciples of Oily Josh as they attempt to rob the Remoran Empire. To do so, they will need to convince the magistrate, Pontius Pilates, to sentence them to death! 
Cast and Credits: DM: Fry Callixta: BrySpirit: AriPublius Hortensius Bonana: BenSkiatos Stylites: DavidDominique Chrysostom: RobertoBry and Fry of the Pontifacts Podcast: https://pontifacts.podbean.com/ Ben of the Battle Royale Podcast: https://battleroyalepodcast.wordpress.com/ David of the Siecle Podcast: http://thesiecle.com/ Roberto of the History of Saqartvelo Georgia and Tsar Power Podcasts: https://historyofsaqartvelo.com/ https://tsarpowerpod.weebly.com/ Ari of the Quest Friends Podcast: https://www.questfriendspodcast.com/
Campaign: Created by RaptorHeist (On Reddit) https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDBehindTheScreen/comments/mjv7ig/the_passion_of_the_heist_the_only_oneshot/ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hfmGEj1lDsR4awrVtkYwWgMm-uSuUtc9/view
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/medina License code: KHLESJCKBLUMLUKS
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Easter Special: Passion of the Heist Pt. 2

Welcome to the Lost Easter Special!Easter (On Sunday Sunday Sunday!) is the holiest time of the Catholic year, and to celebrate, we invited a group of our favourite podcasters to participate in an actual-play Easter-themed D&D adventure. 
After waking up in the catacombs, the disciples of Oily Josh will have to contend with temptation, curses, horrendous dice rolls, and crispy snacks. Come for the combat, stay for lessons in worm anatomy. 
Cast and Credits:DM: FryCallixta: BrySpirit: AriPublius Hortensius Bonana: BenSkiatos Stylites: DavidDominique Chrysostom: RobertoBry and Fry of the Pontifacts Podcast: https://pontifacts.podbean.com/Ben of the Battle Royale Podcast: https://battleroyalepodcast.wordpress.com/David of the Siecle Podcast: http://thesiecle.com/Roberto of the History of Saqartvelo Georgia and Tsar Power Podcasts: https://historyofsaqartvelo.com/https://tsarpowerpod.weebly.com/Ari of the Quest Friends Podcast: https://www.questfriendspodcast.com/
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Easter Special: Passion of the Heist Pt. 3

Welcome to the Lost Easter Special!
Easter (On Sunday Sunday Sunday!) is the holiest time of the Catholic year, and to celebrate, we invited a group of our favourite podcasters to participate in an actual-play Easter-themed D&D adventure. And now that we're coming up on our podcast anniversary, we also want to thank you for 6 years of amazing, wonderful support! 
 
As our disciples reach the Remoran vaults, things go awry. Pro-wrestling philosophers and theological schisms are the least of their problems when Bonana gets an idea that may change everything. 
 
Cast and Credits:
DM: Fry
Callixta: Bry
Spirit: Ari
Publius Hortensius Bonana: Ben
Skiatos Stylites: David
Dominique Chrysostom: Roberto
 
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Roberto of the History of Saqartvelo Georgia and Tsar Power Podcasts: https://historyofsaqartvelo.com/
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Easter Special: Passion of the Heist Pt. 4

Welcome to the FINAL part of the Lost Easter Special!
Easter (On Sunday Sunday Sunday!) is the holiest time of the Catholic year, and to celebrate, we invited a group of our favourite podcasters to participate in an actual-play Easter-themed D&D adventure. And now that we're coming up on our podcast anniversary, we also want to thank you for 6 years of amazing, wonderful support! 
 
Join us in the THRILLING, SHOCKING finale of Passion of the Heist, where our disciples finally get whats coming to them. What happens when you attack your lord and saviour? How does it shake out when you start a schism? All your deepest theological questions will be answered. 
 
Cast and Credits:
DM: Fry
Callixta: Bry
Spirit: Ari
Publius Hortensius Bonana: Ben
Skiatos Stylites: David
Dominique Chrysostom: Roberto
 
Bry and Fry of the Pontifacts Podcast: https://pontifacts.podbean.com/
Ben of the Battle Royale Podcast: https://battleroyalepodcast.wordpress.com/
David of the Siecle Podcast: http://thesiecle.com/
Roberto of the History of Saqartvelo Georgia and Tsar Power Podcasts: https://historyofsaqartvelo.com/
https://tsarpowerpod.weebly.com/
Ari of the Quest Friends Podcast: https://www.questfriendspodcast.com/
 
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133. Benedict V

With Benedict V, we've reached the end of the Saeculum Obscurum! Has anything changed? Not really!In his episode, we discuss the defiance of the Romans, blockades and famines, and whether or not "the pope went to the beach." 
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134. Leo VIII

Is Leo VIII a pope, an antipope, or both? In his episode, we discuss his legitimacy, his crimes, and investiture fraud. 
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135. John XIII

With Pope John XIII, the White Hen, the Jolly Princess, episode, we have officially reached HALF WAY!
In his episode, we discuss a new family, another rebellion, a bizarre punishment, and Liutprand at his most salty. 
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Bonus: Halfway Re-cap Pt.1

Can you believe we've made it to the halfway point!? Neither can we!In this episode, we discuss our highest scorers in all of our categories, update the list of top over-all scorers, and reflect back on the wild and wacky pope journey we've been on. 
 
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Bonus: Halfway Re-Cap Pt. 2

As we wrap up our retrospective on the first half of Pontifacts, join us as we discuss the periodization of the papacy. Witness how the pope went from insignificant cult leader to supreme temporal and spiritual authority over a thousand years of ups and downs! 
 
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136. Benedict VI

How can we talk about Benedict VI, when everything attributed to him is either a forgery or a misunderstanding? In his episode, we discuss the many confusions, repeated Roman rebellions, and papal fanfiction
(Submit your creations for Pope Donus at pontifactspod@gmail.com!)
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Bonus: Pope Donus II

The time has come for us to rank the pope that never existed!  New sources have been uncovered, and this most mysterious man finally has a moment in the light! ...Things get strange. 
 
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137. Benedict VII

Pope Benedict might have been a nepo-baby, but that did not stop him from cracking down on simony, and not seeing the irony! In his episode, we discuss antipope instability, compromise candidates, and how "in Gerusalemme" is actually in Rome. 
 
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138. John XIV

Will Pope John XIV be a "Bold Victory"? That may be hard without eyes, or a tongue. In his episode, we discuss the more popular papal candidate, the more powerful antipope, and the papal naming confusion that will throw a new wrench in the Johns! Thanks John XIV-bis.
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139. John XV

Will this Drunken Tide escape the trappings of being a puppet pope?! In his episode, we discuss the return of an antipope, a new emperor on the rise, and the beginnings of the Investiture Controversy!
 
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