Wittenberg to Westphalia

Today we discuss the origins of feudalism in the middle ages  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this very special episode, Ben n Trav talk about life, girls, the battle of Augsburg, their feelings, and whether or not the middle ages really existed. Features extra content from special guest Der Buddler. Edited as always by the Dank Knight, Andrew.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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They don't call him Otto the Great because of his standing crust pie recipe if you catch my meaning, although it was legendary. There is a reason Adelheid liked him so much. Pro tip fellas, learn to make a good meat pie and you will never be lonely. because even if it doesn't work out, you will have pie. And really, what has a lady done for you lately that was as good as a pie? In my case the answer is "finally got the baby to sleep" but I am sure some of you don't have ladies as awesome as Di in your life. She is better than pie. Anyway, Otto deposes a pope and becomes a legend. Just listen, OK?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In today's episode a bloody civil war comes to an unexpected climax. Fun Easter egg: Shout out if you can spot the name I did incorrectly throughout the entire episode and (hopefully) managed to awkwardly replace in post! Edited by Andrew Pfannkuche  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In today's episode Berengar II begins his tragic downfall, damsel in distress Adelheid rescues her damn self, and Otto knocks some heads together, because that is what the Otto do. Please see the show notes for an essay I wrote on Liutprand of Cremona that is longer than the episode itself.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In today's episode we follow the early career of Henry the Fowler's son Otto. Otto seems like a pretty bright kid, I think he might be going places. In this episode he goes to West Frankia, Denmark, and Bohemia. Nice little trip if you have the time off.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In today's episode, we discuss events between the death of King Arnulf and the death of Henry the Fowler. Henry did not get his name due to an unfortunate swimming pool incident, nor for pranks involving chickens. Just to clarify.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As central power in Italy dissolves, Liutprand is confronted with his worst fear: icky smelly girls  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In today's episode, we look at the life and times of Berengar of Friuli, and answer that age old question: was he the schlemiel, or the schlimazel?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we enjoy a script Andrew wrote for me. Andrew is bringing the smackdown on the Phantom Time Hypothesis; semicolons also appear in this episode.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As I sit rocking my child to sleep, we take time out to say goodbye to the Guideschi. We ask questions, like, why did they fall, what happened to them, and, remember Alice?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Guy dies. Arnulf dies. Bingo!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we take a pause from the narrative to celebrate two years of W2W by once again address a topic that is tangential to the show’s main focus: Food.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Guy has it all. Power, popularity, family. But no cool regnal name. Alas, some dreams go ever unfulfilled.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.