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Exploring the Ideals of Knighthood:
In History, Literature and the 21st Century
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• Episode #25: Chivalry, Feasts and Medieval Table Manners 10/28/08
Author Peter Brears, noted reconstruction cook, social historian and author of Cooking and Dining in Medieval England joins Scott to talk about the role of the knight in the dining hall. Also: Dugald Steer explores chivalry in Knight: A Noble Guide for Young Squires; and finding the boundaries of fair competition in “false flag politics.”
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• Episode #24: Monty Python and the Code of Chivalry 10/1/08
Professor Gary Hardcastle, senior editor of the book Monty Python and Philosophy, joins Scott to talk about how the Pythons’ view of King Arthur changed our understanding of chivalry. Also: Dragons, giants and other monsters of chivalry, with English lit. Professor Richard Scott Nokes; and donate to our program for free tickets to the World Invitational Joust.
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• Episode #23: Chivalry, Jedi Knights and Star Wars On Trial 9/3/08
Bestselling author David Brin, senior editor of the book Star Wars On Trial, joins Scott to talk about the principles of justice, honor and chivalry employed by the Jedi knights in Clone Wars, the lates installment in the Star Wars saga. Also: We take a visit to Camlann Medieval Village to discuss everyday chivalry in the medieval world; discuss the value of hope in a cynical world; and give podcast subscirbers a chance to get free tickets to the World Invitational Joust.
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• Episode #22: Zombies, Time Travelers and Camelot 5/20/08
Prof. Richard Scott Nokes, author of the article A Chainsaw-Wielding Yankee in King Arthur’s Demonic Court joins Scott to discuss the many versions of Mark Twain’s classic A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court (including the cult classic movie Army of Darkness) and how this story shapes and reflects chivalry’s place in American culture. Plus: A report on the skill and sportsmanship at the American Sword of Chivalry 2008 Jousting Tournament.
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• Episode #21: C.S. Lewis and Chivalry in Prince Caspian 5/01/08
Prof. Devin Brown, author of Inside Prince Caspian, joins the show to talk about themes of chivalry and knighthood in the Chronicles of Narnia and the writings of C.S. Lewis. Plus: Jennifer Lynn Jordan brings medieval chivalric romances to life with puppet shows.
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• Episode #20: Chivalry Behind The Badge 4/03/08
Retired San Diego Police Officer, Ethics Trainer and Editorial Director of American Cop Magazine Roy Huntington joins Scott to talk about the parallels between law enforcement ethics and the Code of Chivalry. Plus: How to score with the rules of jousting.
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• Episode #19: Charlemagne and Chivalry 3/13/08
Author Jeff Sypeck joins Scott to talk about his book Becoming Charlemagne and how a 9th century Frankish king named Karl planted the seeds of the Code of Chivalry. Plus: The language of politics and chivalry, and places where chivalry stands a ghost of a chance.
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• Episode #18: Kids & Knightly Movies with The Movie Mom 2/11/08
Movie critic Nell Minow, better known as The Movie Mom, shares her thoughts on the greatest knightly movies of all time, and to discuss how parents and movies together can teach kids about the Code of Chivalry. Plus: William Marshal and Captain Kirk have something to say about chivalry, and the chivalry behind courtship and Valentine’s Day.
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• Episode #17: The Dark Knight and the Code of Chivalry 1/18/08
Prof. Will Brooker, author of Batman Unmasked: Analyzing A Cultural Icon, joins us to discuss the forthcoming movie The Dark Knight, and explore Batman’s brand of chivalry. Plus: Searching for the boundaries of chivalry in the debate over Habeas Corpus and the War on Terror.
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• Episode #16: Characters of Chivalry: Jedi Knights and Medieval Detectives 12/18/07
Two interview segments: 1) The staff of New York Jedi talks about incorporating ideals of honor into a real-life jedi academy, 2) Author Jeri Westerson’s new book Veil of Lies puts a knightly twist on the detective novel.
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• Episode #15: The Round Table and the Raiders of the Lost Ark 11/16/07
Prof. Susan Aronstein, author of the book Hollywood Knights, joins us to explore the adventures of Indiana Jones as an allegory for the ideals of chivalry and the quest to become a “perfect knight.” Also: Hazing rituals and corporate corruption send us searching for the difference between a champion and a tattletale.
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• Episode #14: Life Principles of Chivalry with Bruce Weinstein, the Ethics Guy 10/18/07
Author Bruce Weinstein, also known as “The Ethics Guy,” joins us to discuss his five Life Principles and consider the value of chivalry as a part of a guide for ethical living. Plus: A tour of the chivalry hall of fame with the Nine Worthies.
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• Episode #13: The State of Chivalry 9/11/07
Prof. Nancy Vogeley joins us to talk about the surprising influence of chivalry and a little-known 16th century novel on the history of California. Plus: What does a medieval knight have to say about performance-enhancing drugs? And respect for the sacrifices of others still flies high in today’s culture.
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• Episode #12: Cheating and Chivalry 6/20/07
An exploration of several aspects of cheating in today’s world, including misrepresentations in on-line games and predatory practices in the lending market — what does the Code of Chivalry have to say about using tactics like these to profit or get ahead? Plus: The conclusion of our interview with Angela Clair, one of the historical interpreters with the Royal Armouries at Leeds.
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• Episode #11: The View of Chivalry From the Royal Armouries 5/16/07
Part 1 of a conversation with Angela Clair, one of the historical interpreters with the Royal Armouries at Leeds, who studies the history of arms, armor and warfare, and plays the role of Joan of Arc for visitors to the Armouries. Also: Chivalry and the Age of Polar Exploration, and Andy Griffith’s example of humility.
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• Episode #10: Chivalry and the Benedictine Rule 3/19/07
An interview with Prof. Craig Galbraith, author of The Benedictine Rule of Leadership, who explores the connections between monks and knights, as well as the similarities between the Code of Chivalry and one of the most effective monastic rules of medieval history. Also: Some lesser-known books about King Arthur, and some thoughts on dating, romance, money and chivalry.
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• Episode #9: Finding Camelot With Chivalry Today 2/14/07
A unique “joint podcast” edition with guest host Vangie Rich of the Finding Camelot podcast. Scott and Vangie discuss the lore, legends and literature of King Arthur, what the stories of Camelot can teach us about 21st century chivalry, and how the image of chivalry and knighthood has evolved from Malory to Monty Python.
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• Episode #8: Chivalry and Charny’s Laws of Arms 1/15/07
We speak with Prof. Steven Muhlberger, author of Deeds of Arms and several other books focusing on chivalry in the Middle Ages. Plus: Other podcasts with chivalric themes, and some 13th century thoughts on prudence, chivalry and “little white lies.”
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• Episode #7: Honor and Influential Characters 12/14/06
An interview with author Jeremy Salter about his book, The 101 Most Influential People Who Never Lived, reveals how chivalry shapes our society. Plus: Honor and the mafia, more heroes in today’s media, and young voices on the knightly virtues.
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• Episode #6: Today’s Heroes and Chivalry 10/11/06
Learning about real chivalry by looking at popular characters from TV, movies and books. Plus: Does chivalry make life easier? Then we totally trash the code of honor in the workplace.
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• Episode #5: Chivalry in Other Cultures 9/12/06
From Greek philosophers to Aztec shamen to samurai warriors, aspects of the Code of Chivalry can be found throughtout history. Plus: Comic book guru Stan Lee finds the difference between a hero and a fraud in the ideals of knightly virtue.
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• Episode #4: Arthur and Chivalry 6/17/06
Proposition: Reading the tales of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table can teach us a thing or two about chivalry and leadership. Also: Chivalry and respect in relationships, and the difference between “intensity” and “improvement.”
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• Episode #3: Women and Chivalry 4/28/06
Does the concept of “fair play” mean an athlete has to avoid being competitive if he or she wants to be honorable? Are “tactical fouls” a chivalrous way to play? And we consider whether a woman can be a knight — inside all that armor, it’s sometimes hard to tell who you’re calling “sir.”
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• Episode #2: The Knightly Virtues 4/15/06
Is intentionally breaking the rules a chivalrous thing to do? (The world’s most honest soccer coach thinks it might be.) And we look at the challenges (and thrills) of tracing the knightly virtues from the 12th century to the modern world.
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• Episode #1: The Rules of the Lists 4/6/06
In our premier podcast, we welcome our listeners (hospitality being an important knightly quality), consider whether rugby games could be played with swords, give an atrocious two-minute tour of medieval history, and recommend some very chivalrous books that have nothing to do with “knights in shining armor.”
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