Podcast appearances and mentions of ren faires

The Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire is the largest ren faire in the state. It will bring out fairies, pirates, knights in shining armor, and more for five weeks, starting in mid-July, near the Skykomish River outside of Monroe. It has a whole lot of fans including one of our colleagues at KUOW, Vicky VanHout. She says Ren Faires are all about dressing up in medieval garb, dancing to medieval themed music, archery, and axe throwing. A celebration of cosplay and history together! But, not everyone is happy with the state of the faire. They say something’s amiss, and it’s not the pirates hitting the grog too hard or Mistress Tiddlywinks’ donkey breaking into the cabbage patch… The Village of Merriwick, AKA the fictional home of the Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire, is at the center of a new investigative report in the summer edition of Seattle Met. The story details a series of allegations about management’s treatment of volunteer staff and questions about their financial priorities, as well as bigger questions about changes that some argue are sacrificing the “soul” of the Faire. We reached out to both Washington Renaissance Arts & Education Society and Wandering in Time Productions for their response to Nathalie’s story. They declined an interview, but they did send us a statement: "Wandering in Time Productions is a Pacific Northwest institution, employing nearly 120 full-time, part-time, and contract staff. Its partnership with the Washington Renaissance Arts & Education Society has WITP providing essential services to help produce a high-quality, immersive event each year. In 2024, WITP assumed responsibility for guild and entertainer payments and transitioned to a more equitable contractor model, reinforcing its commitment to fairness and sustainability. WITP, in partnership with the WRAES, puts its heart and soul into bringing an extraordinary production to life each summer. Putting on a high-quality event that welcomes approximately 10,000 visitors daily takes time, effort and significant financial resources. Like many businesses across Washington, the Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire has felt the impact of rising production costs. As a result, we have had to make difficult decisions, including increases to ticket prices and a more selective vendor invitation process to ensure the Faire’s continued success. We have also adopted policies, such as quiet hours, meant to ensure that the greatest number of our guests and participants are as comfortable as possible. WITP is also aware that, in past years, a small number of vendors, staff and entertainers have acted in ways that do not reflect the values of our community. When concerns were brought to our attention, WITP responded quickly and decisively based on available information. WITP remains committed to creating a safe, respectful and welcoming environment for all. WITP and WRAES look forward to welcoming all our guests this summer, especially those who have attended for generations, to create magical and memorable experiences together. Our focus remains on creating a safe, inclusive and memorable experience for the many guests, vendors, entertainers and staff who make the Faire possible each year." GUEST: Nathalie Graham - staff writer at The Stranger and freelancer with Seattle Met RELATED LINK: Fear and Loathing at the Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An episode that took a fantasy and made it reality.In Episode 139 of The Autistic Culture Podcast, Dr Angela Kingdon continues our journey through the 10 Pillars of Autistic Culture with Dr. Scott Frasard, as we move onto Pillar 4 — World building. Dr. Scott Frasard is an autistic autism advocate who is a published author and an outspoken critic of operant conditioning approaches to change natural autistic behaviors to meet neuro-normative social expectations.Dr Scott Frasard decided he wasn't going to critique the status quo, he was going to build something new. His essay, ‘The World We Built: A Future Where Autistic People Are Respected, Not Repaired,' set in 2075, imagines a world where autism is no longer pathologized. Where the DSM is behind museum glass, and identity is co-created, not diagnosed.You can read it in full here.Here's what defines this core Autistic trait:*

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This episode originally broadcast November 21, 2024. The original podcast post is here: https://pixelatedgeek.com/2024/11/binary-system-podcast-434-wtnv-258-swap-meet-arcane-and-ren-faires/ Night Vale's holding its first-ever Swap Meet this week, and the Sanitation Department wants to make sure you follow all the rules: there's no money of any kind allowed, tangible and intangible swaps are encouraged, and Faustian Deals that cost you your immortal soul? Those are perfectly acceptable, go talk to the demons in the booth by the fuzzy blankets. After the recap we jump into Season 2 Episode 2 of Arcane, which is just as beautiful as ever and features a fight scene that is completely bonkers. Seriously, it's ridiculously over the top. We loved it. Finally Kathryn gives us the breakdown of Time Travel Travellers' Weekend at the Carolina Renaissance Festival, which could only be improved by one thing: those Scottish Meat Pies we got at a Medieval Fair (*censored*) years ago and still remember. Listener recipes cheerfully accepted. And on an unrelated note: Why DO people hate Imagine Dragons? This week's outro is a clip from Twin Gods by White Bat Audio, find more at karlcasey.bandcamp.com. You can follow Kathryn, Elizabeth, Wade, and Leland on Instagram to see more of the DragonFall Drawing Challenge! Looking for a present for that hard-to-shop-for person? Want to buy them (or yourself) a square foot of a castle in Scotland? Look no further! You can support the restoration of Dunan's castle, legally call yourself Lady or Laird, AND if you use this link to get there, you can support this podcast too! ScottishLaird.co.uk. For updates, fan art, and other randomness, come follow us on Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter, and Instagram!

Night Vale’s holding its first-ever Swap Meet this week, and the Sanitation Department wants to make sure you follow all the rules: there’s no money of any kind allowed, tangible and intangible swaps are encouraged, and Faustian Deals that cost you your immortal soul? Those are perfectly acceptable, go talk to the demons in the... The post Binary System Podcast #434 – WTNV #258 “Swap Meet,” Arcane, and Ren Faires first appeared on Pixelated Geek.

Another Faire to Remember is our 10th full-length, studio album. We are now funding the album on Kickstarter. Click here to make a pledge. In 2001, we released our fourth album. A Faire to Remember was a tribute to our love of Renaissance festivals. It featured our pick of the Top 10 most-popular Renaissance festivals that we had seen in the two years since we started playing music. Then it had some other found favorites like "Do Virgins Taste Better Medley", "Irish Ballad", "A Fairy Story", Monty Python's "Always Looking on the Bright Side of Life", plus our hit song, "If I Had a Million Ducats.". The album was a smashing success. A years after it's release, my step-mom was at a party talking with someone. She mentioned me and said I played with the Brobdingnagian Bards. They person responded, "Brobdingnagian Bards?! They're legendary!" I don't know about that. But the album was a big part of our success. It includes a bunch of our early-on, most-popular songs. Another Faire to Remember is a continuation of that triumphant album. We're recording it 23 years after that hit album. But we're not just making a B-side. Instead, we're showing our growth as musicians and as songwriters. You will hear several traditional songs on the album, but you'll also hear our songwriting. We are actively making new music for the Renaissance festival community. That's what this Another Faire to Remember is ultimately about. It's about sharing new songs that are inspired by our love Ren Faires. This album is for Rennies.  You will love the music. But it's not just about loving the music. It's about learning the songs and singing along. That's why many supporters of the Kickstarter will get a songbook to go with the album featuring lyrics and chords for all of the songs played on the CD. Speaking of CDs... [You have Cdeeeees] The goal of our Kickstarter is to raise funds to print physical copies of CDs and our Album Pins.  Will you help in that endeavor? Make a pledge right now. Thank you for all your support!

An Episode with Ye Olde Charm!Here's what's to come in this episode: * In this episode, Matt and Angela dive into why Renaissance Faires feel innately autistic and explore how the art of LARPing offers a unique twist on masking—where choosing your own character and setting clear expectations can actually work for autistic folks.* Matt and Angela dive into how events like Ren Faires and concerts—though they might seem like sensory overload for autistic folks—can actually be a sensory delight, offering the freedom to "choose your own adventure" and control the level of sensory input.* Additionally, Renaissance Faires and historical reenactments tap into the concept of stimming by recreating the same rituals and experiences in a consistent, familiar way over and over again.* Our hosts explore why Renaissance Fests offer autistic folks a safe space to unmask, stim, embrace echolalia or non-speaking communication (whatever feels right!), set their own structure and rules, build careers around their special interests, and truly let their authentic selves shine.“If you are unhappy in your job and you have a special interest, I promise you there is some way to make that into a career. God knows what way, but there is a way.” - Angela“It's the difference between being in the shower and being hit by a water gun. Because the water gun might be even less water than you're getting in the shower, but you choose the time, you choose the place, you choose the intensity, you choose the temperature. ” - Matt“Before the word ‘autism' was ever uttered, you knew what kind of person would go out to the Gettysburg battlefield and dress up and have prop replicas and all these genuine replicas and have these, you know, historically accurate costumes they made themselves.” - AngelaDid you notice the connection between Renaissance Faires and the autistic experience? Huzzah for joining us! Share your noble thoughts in the comments, and use #AutisticCultureCatch to connect with fellow fairgoers on social media! Which parts of the fest truly made your spirits (and tankards) rise?Resources:https://authorjulieclark.com/aspergers-spd-and-more/the-carolina-renaissance-festival-a-feast-for-the-sensoryhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/psychology-meets-neurodiversity/202306/its-just-stimminghttps://renfair.com/bristol/Angela's Medieval Wedding: Related Episodes:Vampires Are AutisticFairy Tales Are AutisticReady for a paradigm shift that empowers Autistics? Help spread the news!Follow us on InstagramFind us on Apple Podcasts and SpotifyLearn more about Matt at Matt Lowry, LPPJoin Matt's Autistic Connections Facebook GroupLearn more about Angela at AngelaKingdon.com Angela's social media: Twitter and TikTokOur Autism-affirming merch shop This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.autisticculturepodcast.com/subscribe

Lucas Babcock (John Laurens and Philip Hamilton on Hamilton's Philip tour) is back to talk about how booking Hamilton right out of school "was like jumping on a moving train." This week, Lucas dives into his favorite Hamilton moments and takes questions from the Patreon Peeps where he talks about his favorite hidden gems from his time traveling the world and why he absolutely loves going to Ren Faires. /// Lucas on Instagram Lucas's Website Elizabeth Babcock: Lucas's mother, founding director of the upcoming Smithsonian Women's Natural History Museum, and living legend. /// Gillian's Website The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

In this episode, I talk about really old Albert Brooks movies, a new documentary on The Tragically Hip, and (mostly) new music releases from Godspeed You Black Emperor, James and the Shame, Judas Priest, The Linda Lindas, and Pete Townshend. It's a fun one, if you ask me, but I'm the one who recorded it, so who can say? Maybe YOU if you listen to it! Time Index: 0:00 - Intro 6:27 - Live Your Life 6:57 - Recent Watching 7:50 - Defending Your Life 14:47 - Broadcast News 20:16 - The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal 35:12 - Every Day 35:42 - Music Releases 35:42 - Godspeed You Black Emperor - No Title as of 13 February 2024 28,340 Dead 39:50 - Pete Townshend Live Box Set (That's probably not the name of it, but whatever.) 43:10 - James and the Shame - Nothing Left to Love 45:28 - Judas Priest - Invincible Shield 48:22 - The Linda Lindas - No Obligation 52:02 - Heaven Knows 52:32 - Outro (including talk of Oktoberfest and Ren Faires!)

Chaz and AJ wondered if a breast exam is worse that a "butt check," as both Chaz and his wife, Jennifer are due for their respective exams. During the conversation, they learned from the Tribe that skin cancer can, in fact, appear on your body in places that do not see a lot of sunlight. (0:00) Connecticut's winningest high school football coach, is now National Coach of the Year. Head Coach Lou Marinelli of the New Canaan Rams was on to share what he says to his team during halftime of big games when they are behind. (7:34) Daniel Greenwolf was in to defend renaissance fairs, or least the cool ones that happen in Connecticut. Everybody tried to speak with an accent (to varying degrees of success) and a caller thanked Daniel for the time he helped her during a medical emergency. (17:11) Comedian Ayesheh Mae shared some personal stories about the time she fooled around while at work. (35:39)

Audrey Brehm talks about growing up in the JW church, being that annoying gross kid in class, and finding her way through Ren Faires and gender identity AUDREY:@aud on Bluesky @rftbaudrey on TwitterME:https://www.instagram.com/selfworsthttps://twitter.com/bradicalpearsonPATREON:https://www.patreon.com/selfworstMUSIC BY SHEA BARTEL:https://sheas.art/

This week, Selena sits down with her friend, comedian and professional organizer Carrie Gravenson (@carriegravenson) and they have a wide-ranging conversation from Ren Faires to lava lamps to Franzia to letting yourself LIVE via stickers. Carrie shares her two favorite scent profiles and Selena talks about her love of Massachusetts. (music: bensound.com)

Behold! His excellence, Immortan Hoof, has graced our pitiful video store with his presence. And he comes bearing gifts; specifically, George A. Romero's criminally underseen 1981 motorcycle jousting film, Knightriders. I am your humble video store manager, Dave, and joining me as we embark on a journey through anachronistic Ren-Faires and crazed motorcycle gangs are my fellow knights Ryan, Cody, and special guest: His Excellency, Immortan Hoof (aka: Nick). Topics of discussion in ye episode include the Mad Max level stunt work on display; we all bask in the awesomeness that is Tom Savini's chiseled abs; and finally, we all pick which member of King William's merry band of knights we would want to be (Spoiler: We all want to be Tuck). Be sure to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. You can also Follow Us on Twitter, Like Us on Facebook, or shoot us an email at apocalypsevideopod@gmail.com. Got a movie you'd like us to watch? Hit us up and we'll talk about it on the show! And thus concludes this episode of the podcast. Go forth brave knights and beware the wrath of your local small town Sheriff. 

We have merch! Check out our shop now! Alex talks about Rev, Thim talks about jousting at a Ren Faire, while Hinch recaps his time in Miami. Plus, the guys talk about the differences between fights in IndyCar and NASCAR.+++Off Track is part of the SiriusXM Sports Podcast Network. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, please give a 5-star rating and leave a review. Subscribe today wherever you stream your podcasts.Check out our new website, www.askofftrack.comSubscribe to our YouTube Channel.Want some advice? Send your questions in for Ask Alex to AskOffTrack@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter at @askofftrack. Or individually at @Hinchtown, @AlexanderRossi, and @TheTimDurham.

Dan, Tim, and Brett chat'n'prov about post-9/11 Ren Faires, Haunted Houses, and Space Mountain.Support the pod! Join our Patreon for an extended version of this episode, weekly bonus episodes, and additional premium content. www.Patreon.com/improvisdeadPerformers:Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)Brett Lyons (@scbrettlyons)NOTES:Brett's insane story of Operation Flagship

This week, a samurai sword fight broke out over a Monopoly game in Belgium, and the guys get to know the 1980s via Miami Vice!   Hosts: Kevin Harrison, Mike Wiebe, Brian Camp Producer & Music: Mark Ryan Announcer: Nancy Walker Graphic Designer: Mike Tidwell   Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/79908204 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/internationalnewspod

Wherein we talk about the middle third of Dracula by Bram Stoker and we also discuss: alternate costumes for Ren Faires, taking your sweet time in telling very important news to people, mourning techniques for men, decapitation as kindness, and creative uses for communion bread.

The crew sits down with Jack the Whipper to talk about the fascinations with Renaissance Fairs Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dads-with-nerdy-ambitions/donations

Matthew and Ryan come back from a lovely Labor Day Weekend to celebrate our herculean labors and the podcast is two days late. One day from travel back from Atlanta, and one day because someone (Camille) locked her self out of the apartment.  But, content arrives nonetheless as our sworn duty for Hey Brother. We Get Topical on College Football, Fantasy Football and House of the Dragon, which is a return to form. A little Dubs and Sometimes How on Harry Potter Marathons, Ren Faires, Matthew's 30th and Space. Thank You Letters to round us out. Join us!

The Bussy Bumpin' Duo turns another year older :/ Enjoy this episode as we talk about our birthday festivities. From clubing, to concerts, to Ren Faires the bussy bumpin duo celebrates for two weeks long! Share with your friends if you dare. Follow us on Instagram @queerunfiltered @bradydahm @lmantonti_o Resources that we find helpful: The Trans Lifeline 877.565.8860 National Sexual Assault Hotline 800.656.4673 National Suicide Prevention Hotline 800.273.TALK (9254)

Big J, Renzo, and Dag are back with OH MY GOD THE COSTUMES! THE FUCKING COSTUMES. Also, there's some trivia, some explosive reveals about the nature of Star Trek, and then we get into D&D and single-father parenting. All aboard, because where this train's going, we don't need roads. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beyondtrekpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beyondtrekpodcast/support

Continuing the discussion of the Loki show with special guest Anne V., topics include Ren Faires, costumes, diadems (which are not helmets), and the comic book origins of the character revealed at the end of the episode. (The original link was incorrect and may (have) caused errors. Apologies for the double post.)

Continuing the discussion of the Loki show with special guest Anne V., topics include Ren Faires, costumes, diadems (which are not helmets), and the comic book origins of the character revealed at the end of the episode.

You've seen them on Netflix, Conan, or perhaps their monthly show What's Your Problem, Sir! And now Ever Mainard is here, to talk with us about cruises, plogging, and Ren Faires. 

Greetings, Tomb Believers! What day is it? Oh right, it’s Wednesday! That means it’s time… The post TOMB OF IDEAS Episode 61 – “Ren Faires Are A Lie!” appeared first on Cinepunx.

--Spencer and Ryan duel to see who can hold the longest WELLLCOME, and Spencer almost dies --a review of the DIAMOND HANDS LIFESTYLE, or how the whole world is living the #FullcastLyfe now--A review of Ren Faires, and why they are not Med Faires--Jared Goff is smarter than all of us --Matt Stafford, Daydrinking Nap God --Picking out teams clearly free-riding on other teams' effort --How almost every SEC team is quantitatively trying toooo hard --Has anyone ever peed on the moon? --We pick the LUCRATIVE DEAD MALL STONKS OF THE FUTURE for you

Homemade pizza, Ren Faires, and much much more!Get a free audio book from audible! audibletrial.com/OffTheAir This podcast is also available on Spotify, YouTube, Google Play, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and TuneIn for your convenience.The PodcastFacebook.com/OTAPodcastTwitter.com/TheOffTheAirPatreon.com/offtheairThe HostsNoahTwitter: @BubbadabadInstagram: @BubbadabadTwitch: BubbadabadDanTwitter: @Borntorule57Instagram: @Borntorule57Twitch: BorntoruleJacksonTwitter: @JacksoniummInstagram: @JacksoniummTumblr: Turning Point USATikTok: @jacksoniumPermalink

In this episode, Nick tells Alan and Adam about the author of The Conservative Mind, Russell Kirk. Everyone learns “paleo” has more than one obvious reference, and that Ren Faires need to be consensual.

It this episode, James and Jody do their usual rambling routine and talk about Microsoft buying Bethesda, Final Fantasy, Resident Evil, movies we’re going to watch and whatnot! Want to have us talk about something or just wanna... Read More

In this episode of Snacktime, Marno's friend Kate joins us to discuss Renaissance Faire Snacks! As frequenters of various Ren Faires across the country, these friends reminisce on fun Faire times and the food and beverages that accompany them. Stories are told, LOLs are LOLed, and the beers are cold in this episode of Snacktime!

Jameson and Heather are again joined by special guest and friend of the podcast Hallie as they discuss the best bits of any and all Star Wars movies: the women and the droids. They lament over the lack of women in the films, decide Dot Matrix deserves discussion, and agree that Leia, Rey, L3, R2D2 and C3PO are the bestest. This episode can also be titled “Five Minutes of Star Wars and Everything Else”, as Heather, Jameson and Hallie discuss everything from Dengue fever to Jameson’s distaste for handling meat products to Heather’s hate of Ren Faires to eggplant plants.

Running out of ideas on what to do while stuck at home? Consider going on a virtual visit of a Renaissance Fair or a haunted tour. In this episode, Jarrett and Linda introduce you to a virtual visit of the Sherwood Forest Faire, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_TXWc1AoClULilqLb6TkgQ, and a haunted tour, https://austinghosttours.com/, they took to explore a dark side of Austin's history. If you're curious about Ren Faires, haunted tours, or some good old-fashioned history, listen to this episode to decide if you'd like to book a virtual visit or tour. Looking for more opportunities to escape the quarantine? Follow or subscribe to Wandering Into The Woods on Spotify for more ideas. You can also subscribe to our YouTube Channel, Adventures With BG.

Randall talks to Zay Weaver about her journey through life, theatre, and performance by way of Ren Faires, Busker Festivals, and Los Angeles. She gives insight on saying yes, following a path less travelled, and how to increase self-esteem to create more positivity in your life.

New Year, new format, new outlook on Life, and new hot takes on Roleplaying! Today we’re talking about Ren Faires that toss Historical accuracy out...

Welcome to Episode 8 - The one where where Munchkin gives us all a crash course in Larping and Ren Faires. Mayhem also apologizes for her rough audio - recorded away from home this week! Facebook: Search Mayhem and the Munchkin Instagram: @Mayhem_and_the_Munchkin Patreon: Mayhem and the Munchkin --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mayhem-and-the-munchkin/support

Well, we can finally buy lottery tickets and join the army, 'cause we're EIGHTEEN, y'all! Eighteen episodes old...imagine! THIS episode finds us hiding out from Ari's angry, hungry cat (whose name we remember the whole time) as we get into the sordid nitty gritty of Charlie's luckless love life. Our foray into the amorous leads us to unpack the mystifying culture around Ren Faires, a theory that ties in Shakespeare, Star Wars, and the gruesome fates of two planetarium curators who got a little too close to the stars... | Logo by @NuleTheGoat. Music and audio mixing by @UndreamedPanic. Edited, as always, by Mathaniel. | Have some choice remarks for us, your humble hosts? You can email us at chuckandaardvark@gmail.com!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chuckandaardvark)

We're gonna tidy up your social media friend's list. I'll teach you a little bit about Celtic Punk. I'll leave you laughing and bawling through a mother's confession. Plus, I'll share some travel insights. You'll also enjoy music from Marc Gunn & Jamie Haeuser, The Gatehouse Well, Tullamore, 3 Pints Gone, Amanda Palmer, We Banjo 3, Cady Finlayson, Dervish, The Templars of Doom, Gerry O'Beirne, Kilted Kings, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, Brobdingnagian Bards, Kyle Carey, Heather Dale, Runa, The Fighting Jamesons, Colleen Raney. Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, the Virtual Public House for Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic Geek musician and your guide to honoring our past and adapting for our future. If you have comments or want to chat in the pub, email me. Use #PubSongs when talking about this show. Cead mile failte! PubSong.net WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY 0:10 "Black Velvet Band" by Marc Gunn & Jamie Haeuser from How America Saved Irish Music 3:39 WELCOME Now a resident of Atlanta Newsletter gone monthly? 6:00 “Winter Is Coming” by The Gatehouse Well from Single 9:35 "Arthur McBride / Andy Renwick's Ferret / Fisherman's Song For Attracting Seals" by Tullamore from Six Strings and Coffee Beans 15:23 "A Man's A Man for a' That" by Marc Gunn from Scottish Songs of Drinking & Rebellion 18:03 "Yew Tree" by 3 Pints Gone from The Beaches of St Valery 21:23 Branded shirt idea 24:45 AMANDA PALMER'S NEW ALBUM 27:14 "A Mother's Confession" by Amanda Palmer from There Will Be No Intermission 37:49 PUB CHAT I want your feedback. What are you doing today while listening to the Pub Songs Podcast? How has this show inspired you? Send a written comment along with any pictures to marc@marcgunn.com. Use the hashtag #pubsongs in the subject of your email. Troy emailed: "Hi Marc, I finished the epic Pub Songs podcast from Sherwood. That was a lot of fun! Thank you. I feel like I don't say that enough. It's a blast to follow your musical world. Along the same lines, the Heroes CD is incredible. It's been getting regular play on the commute from work. Thank you for that too. I got a grin when you mentioned it on the podcast and said "you probably don't have this album." I follow your blog via RSS feed, as I have for years. Sometimes the old ways still work. Anyway, I just read the one about social media not sparking joy for you. *raises hand* Right there with you on that one. I hear more and more that employers won't hire someone without a social media presence. Does it truly matter? I've never thought so. Sounds like you're coming to the same conclusion after years of being in the trenches on that. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate the idea of immediacy, but everything seems to be immediate online. As they say, when everything is an emergency, nothing is an emergency. Unless you're one of these YouTube stars making bank on ad revenue for having millions of followers. Maybe then I'd get the need, but I don't follow any of those types. It's a weird balance. People tell me I'm old for not being on Facebook. Many in the younger generation don't bother with it either. Not sure where that leaves me. But I know what I like. I seek out podcasts and music. That's how I found you years ago. I've never had a reason to second guess. It takes all types in the world. It's like that in any business too. It just seems to me that musicians make music. As Spock told Kirk, it's your first, best destiny. Anything else is a waste of material. ;) I admire that you're willing to try new things, and I can't imagine how much of it comes down to marketing. In the end, you've built a solid product with a solid brand, and you continue to do so. It speaks for itself. I did have one old school idea... have you thought about broadcasting your podcast feed on XM radio? Or even on local FM bands (in conjunction with local Ren Faires and cons)? Then the radio stations feel the need to advertise for you. Radio is where music lives, right? You probably have considered it, but it never hurts to toss an idea out there. I've wondered why, as popular as Ren Faires are now, why there is no Ren Faire Radio. But then... this is what you do in podcast form, isn't it? Is radio not the great granddaddy of all social media? Orson Welles knew it. Freddie Mercury knew it. 80 years on, has it really changed so much? Apologies for rambling. In any case, this is a long-winded way of saying that this old school music fan appreciates you efforts. I have for years, and I will for years to come. I hope your move to Atlanta goes smoothly. All the best to you and yours." 44:39 "Hold Onto Your Soul" by We Banjo 3 from Haven 48:39 "Barrowburn" by Cady Finlayson from Celtic Purple 50:40 "Down By The Sally Gardens" by Dervish from The Great Irish Songbook 55:10 CELTIC PUNK 59:40 "Beggar in the Road" by Templars of Doom from Hovels of the Holy 01:02:39 CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through it's culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. 2019 is the Celtic Invasion of Dingle. 2020 is the Origins of Celtic Invasions. You can find out more about these two exciting trips. Join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ I want your Ireland or Celtic Travel Questions. Email me! Travel insights 01:05:49 "The Holy Ground" by Gerry O'Beirne from Half Moon Bay 01:10:00 "Cloghden More" by Kilted Kings from Name On My Soul 01:13:35 "Two Red Roses" by Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer from Twelve Months & A Day 01:18:54 NEWS Brobdingnagian Bards are launching a Kickstarter in July. Subscribe to our mailing list and podcast. Confirmed for Gen Con. Shows announced. Firefly Drinking Songs Live from Dragon Con 2014 is the latest Celtfather Bootleg New genetic counseling song More podcasts on patreon Overcast sharing on Instagram 01:23:03 "A Prudent Thief" by Brobdingnagian Bards from Marked By Great Size 01:26:06 "For Your Journey" by Kyle Carey from The Art of Forgetting 01:28:00 "Three Axes" by Heather Dale from Sphere 01:32:52 Marie Kondo's Guide to Internet Facebook Friends Coffee with The Celtfather on YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, Twitter 01:41:13 "Again for Greenland" by Runa from ...And We'll All Go Together 01:45:31 "Mid the Green Fields of Virginia" by The Fighting Jamesons from Every Day Above Ground 01:48:21 "Standing in Doorways" by Colleen Raney from Standing in Doorways 01:53:18 "Old Dun Cow" by Brobdingnagian Bards from Brobdingnagian Fairy Tales 01:57:11 UPCOMING SHOWS Celtic Invasion of Dingle, Ireland July 6: Pepper Place Farmer's Market in Birmingham, AL Aug 1-4: Gen Con in Indianapolis, IN Aug 23: Interstellar Ginger Beer & Exploration Co in Alabaster, AL Aug 24: Pepper Place Farmer's Market in Birmingham, AL Sep 27-28: Browncoat Ball, Las Vegas, NV The Pub Songs Podcast is listener-supported. 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I was telling my friend Heather the other day that I interviewed Jamie Denbo who created a show all about the Ren Faire. Her reaction, like mine, was...FINALLY! Why hasn't this subject been explored and put on display for all to see before? Denbo created "American Princess" which airs on Lifetime on June 2nd. I invited her to tell me about this show and how she became an actress, producer and top improviser. Denbo came to Hollywood in a unique way. She didn't train a traditional top acting school or have famous parents. She got a taste of theater and performing after a random audition for the Ren Faire. She says she was hooked on a life of immersing herself in other characters ever since. After a short stint at Disney World, she found her way to New York and trained under the original UCB founders - Amy Poehler, Matt Besser, Matt Walsh, and Ian Roberts. She found the experience of doing improv in New York strangely competitive at the time, unlike it is now. But she learned the UCB style and brought it to LA, launching the UCB Los Angeles theater and school. During that time she created her most well-known character, Beverly Ginsberg of "Ronna & Beverly" -  a cult alt comedy act that was a live show, TV show and podcast (with guests like Jon Hamm, Connie Britton, Michael Strahan, Bob Odenkirk, Jack Black, Leslie Grossman, Paul Feig, Ben Platt, Will Arnett, Michael Bolton, etc.). She played Beverly for 12 years while also appearing in guest star roles on the biggest shows on TV. She has had recurring roles on “Orange is the New Black”, “The Good Place”, “F is for Family”, “Speechless”, “Curb Your Enthusiasm”. Despite all of her success, like many actors, she felt unfulfilled in some ways waiting for an audition to get a small part on a TV show. She says found joy and a sense of control in creating her own shows and projects. For many years she wanted to tell the stories of the colorful characters who live and breath the Ren Faire life and finally had the chance to do it. "American Princess" tells the story of an American socialite who joins a Renaissance Faire after her wedding goes awry, only to discover there’s a lot more to life than she once thought. When Amanda (Georgia Flood), an Upper East Side socialite, runs away from her own dream wedding, she realizes that the life she thought she wanted wasn’t actually right after all. After impulsively joining a Renaissance Faire, Amanda experiences an unexpected awakening that leads her to reevaluate everything she thought she knew about the pursuit of happiness. She quickly develops new friendships, rivalries and romances that, much to the confusion of her family, opens her eyes to new beginnings. Not only does "American Princess" have Denbo's sense of humor and great character development skills, but it's also being executive produced by Jenji Kohan ("OITNB", "Weeds") so it's comedy pedigree solid. Denbo is also a mom of 2 but to be honest, we didn't get to talk about motherhood much in this episode because we were diving in deep about the world of improv, Disney, Ren Faires and making television. Listen to this episode to hear the rest of Denbo's story and watch "American Princess" on Lifetime Sunday, June 2 at 10 pm ET/PT.

Comments or Questions? Email me at phil@underthecrossbones.com or join us on Facebook or Twitter. Brad Lee Howard leads The Pyrates Royale, the longest running band in pirate fest history.  In our talk we dig into Brad's formative years including classical music, 1970's standup comedy, Mad Magazine, rugby, and more. In this episode: The group's experience being the first pirate band to show up at Ren Faires in the 80's. Their Spinal Tap moment while performing at the Kennedy Center Separating the art from the artist Brad's love of "weird" Under The Crossbones is a podcast all about pirate culture.  Your host Phil Johnson (comedian, musician, and pirate geek) interviews the most interesting people in the pirate subculture: Actors, Authors, Historians, Musicians, Artists, Festival Founders, Clothing and Prop Designers, Treasure Hunters, Archaeologists, and more.  Today's show is sponsored by: TeePublic – This is a great company that works with independent tshirt artists to get their work out to the world and pay them fairly for it. I’ve personally curated a selection of 100 really cool pirate tshirts that you’ll love. You’ll get a super cool shirt AND support both the artists and Under The Crossbones! Check out the selection at: http://www.underthecrossbones.com/shirt 30 Day Guitar Challenge - Learn 3 songs in 30 days with just 10 minutes of playing time per day!  Free to participate.  http://www.underthecrossbones.com/guitar Pirate Radio of the Treasure Coast - The best in pirate talk and music! Get to listenin'!  http://www.PirateRadioOfTheTreasureCoast.com   For videos, pictures, album links and more, be sure to click through to the full show notes.  http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com/184   Important Websites: Pyrates Royale - https://www.facebook.com/pyratesroyale/  Fletcher Moone and the Culture of Beer - https://www.facebook.com/Fletchermoone/     Find out more about my comedy, music, and tour dates at http://www.PhilJohnsonComedy.com   Comments or Questions? Email me at phil@underthecrossbones.com   Additional Show Notes: http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com/184   Support the show!: http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com/support    Subscribe to Under The Crossbones on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/under-crossbones-pirate-podcast/id1039621331?mt=2 Visit http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com for all the episodes.   Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/underthecrossbones Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/undercrossbones      

Captain Alex Piccolo is the host of Pirate Theater, a new YouTube series for people who want to bone up on their pirate stuff. We'll dig into Alex's background with theater, film, Ren Faires, and Rocky Horror.  And we'll talk about what happens when he lays out a fact that turns out to be wrong.   We also do a shorty call with Darren Simon about his new book "Dangerous Waters"! Under The Crossbones is a podcast all about pirate culture.  Your host Phil Johnson (comedian, musician, and pirate geek) interviews the most interesting people in the pirate subculture: Actors, Authors, Historians, Musicians, Artists, Festival Founders, Clothing and Prop Designers, Treasure Hunters, Archaeologists, and more. Click this link to get yourself a copy of Darren Simons' "Deadly Waters" and support the show! - https://amzn.to/2SaXDuH   Today's show is sponsored by: Calusa Spirits by SR Staley - The third book in the Pirate of Panther Bay series will be out September 19th.  Head over to http://www.SRStaley.com for all the info. 30 Day Guitar Challenge - Learn 3 songs in 30 days with just 10 minutes of playing time per day!  Free to participate.  http://www.underthecrossbones.com/guitar TeePublic - This is a great company that works with independent tshirt artists to get their work out to the world and pay them fairly for it.  I've personally curated a selection of 100 really cool pirate tshirts that you'll love.  You'll get a super cool shirt AND support both the artist and Under The Crossbones!  Check out the selection at: http://www.underthecrossbones.com/shirt Pirate Radio of the Treasure Coast - The best in pirate talk and music! Get to listenin'!  http://www.PirateRadioOfTheTreasureCoast.com For videos, pictures, album links and more, be sure to click through to the full show notes.  http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com/162 Important Websites: Pirate Theater - http://www.piratetheater.com/ Pirate Theater on YouTube Darren Simon - http://www.Darren-Simon.com   Find out more about my comedy, music, and tour dates at http://www.PhilJohnsonComedy.com Additional Show Notes: http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com/162   Support the show!: http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com/support    Subscribe to Under The Crossbones on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/under-crossbones-pirate-podcast/id1039621331?mt=2 Visit http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com for all the episodes.    Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/underthecrossbones Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/undercrossbones      

Bruce Ellis aka Captain Curry and his partner Mike Moran aka Captain Squishee are the motor behind the Pirates of the Pacific Festival in Brookings, OR.  Bruce is on the show today to tell us all about the festival and how it came to be.  Plus his adventures around the US, his experience running Ren Faires, and his newspaper and radio show.  Dude is a busy dude! Under The Crossbones is a podcast all about pirate culture.  Your host Phil Johnson (comedian, musician, and pirate geek) interviews the most interesting people in the pirate subculture: Actors, Authors, Historians, Musicians, Artists, Festival Founders, Clothing and Prop Designers, Treasure Hunters, Archaeologists, and more.   Be sure to also visit the MacKay Pirate Family's crowdfunding page to help them beat that nastiest enemy of all, cancer.  http://www.underthecrossbones.com/mackay    Today's show is sponsored by: 30 Day Guitar Challenge - Learn 3 songs in 30 days with just 10 minutes of playing time per day!  Free to participate.  http://www.underthecrossbones.com/guitar TeePublic - This is a great company that works with independent tshirt artists to get their work out to the world and pay them fairly for it.  I've personally curated a selection of 100 really cool pirate tshirts that you'll love.  You'll get a super cool shirt AND support both the artist and Under The Crossbones!  Check out the selection at: http://www.underthecrossbones.com/shirt Pirate Radio of the Treasure Coast - The best in pirate talk and music! Get to listenin'!  http://www.PirateRadioOfTheTreasureCoast.com For videos, pictures, album links and more, be sure to click through to the full show notes.  http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com/153 Important Websites: Bruce Ellis - https://www.piratesofthepacificfestival.net       MacKay Pirate Family Crowdfunding to beat cancer - http://www.underthecrossbones.com/mackay  Find out more about my comedy, music, and tour dates at http://www.PhilJohnsonComedy.com Additional Show Notes: http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com/153     Support the show!: http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com/support    Subscribe to Under The Crossbones on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/under-crossbones-pirate-podcast/id1039621331?mt=2 Visit http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com for all the episodes.     

Deathstalker and the Warriors from Hell deathstalks Adam and Bethstalker as they deathtalk about fonts, swords, sorcery, batches, and Ren Faires. Huzzah!

Deathstalker and the Warriors from Hell deathstalks Adam and Bethstalker as they deathtalk about fonts, swords, sorcery, batches, and Ren Faires. Huzzah!

Not kidding. Stevo Doccerson (@hobthetroll and his own podcast on) is a troll at Ren Faires (plural) and, while it’s his livelihood… there’s no reason for it not to be his dorkdom. I LEARN STUFF. I CONFIRM stuff I already knew. You will enjoy. I insist. AD: subscription - family stories printed in a book!! Donate to The Dork Forest at or My current album “I Am Not the Hero of This Story” available on , and hard copy if you want it signed on the website. As well as TDF tshirts, standup shirts and other CDs and just videos of my comedy. Premium eps of TDF are taped live and available here:   USE THE AMAZON banner when you order your own dorky goodness. Audio leveling by Patrick Brady  Music is by Mike Ruekberg  Website design by Vilmos: www.

What do marketing managers, law professors, singer songwriters and podcast hosts have in common They could all use a good improv class. Dane Ciolino is a Tulane law professor and legal analyst who sends his trial advocacy classes to The Moth story telling event. Taylor Richardson is marketing manager and SEO guru at Turbo Squid. She also attends Renaissance Faires in 25 pounds of chain mail, and shoots a Mongolian horse bow Don t miss April s impressive research into all things archery . Taylor has participated in Hell Yes Fest, but don t call her a standup comic she will set you straight. Alex Mallet takes a break from his Frenchmen Street hustle to play a new original song, and promises a new album ... possibly named for his address. Andrew Duhon is back on the pod and borrows Alex s guitar to play one of his classics. It s a lingo filled Happy Hour you will never hear a more interesting convesation about archery and Ren Faires with guest host April Stolf See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Poets have existed for centuries. So who's to say there weren't a few among the pirates as well?  There certainly are now.  Steve Sanders aka Blackbead and his group Seadog Slam are taking pirate poetry to Pirate Fests, Ren Faires, and Steampunk Fests. This is one of those topics I never figured we'd be talking about on this show, but Steve does a great job explaining the magic of poetry.  He takes us through his journey to becoming a pirate poet.  And yep, he recites a really great one for us too. If you're not a poetry person, you may be tempted to skip this episode.  But I think you'll really dig it if you give it a listen. Under The Crossbones is a podcast all about pirate culture.  Your host Phil Johnson (comedian, musician, and pirate geek) interviews the most interesting people in the pirate subculture: Actors, Authors, Historians, Musicians, Artists, Festival Founders, Clothing and Prop Designers, Treasure Hunters, Archaeologists, and more. Today's show is sponsored by: Pirate Radio of the Treasure Coast - The best in pirate talk and music! Get to listenin'!  http://www.PirateRadioOfTheTreasureCoast.com For videos, pictures, book links and more, be sure to click through to the full show notes.   http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com/095   Important Websites: Seadog Slam: http://www.facebook.com/seadogslam You can get my latest comedy special, "Pretty From TheBack"at http://bit.ly/prettyfromtheback Additional Show Notes: http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com/095   Support the show!: http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com/support    Subscribe to Under The Crossbones on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/under-crossbones-pirate-podcast/id1039621331?mt=2 Visit http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com for all the episodes.               

For extended show notes and more pirate goodies, visit www.UnderTheCrossbones.com   Dane Bennett ake Admiral Basi Drake is the lead singer for Pride of Bedlam, this year's International Pirate Awards winners for Favorite Band. In this great talk we dig into how Dane discovered Ren Faires and the pirate scene after his divorce (and eventually met his current wife), how POB designs their music to stand out in the pirate folk genre, playing a character on stage and dealing with regular folks on stage.   Lots of good "inside the brain of performing artists" in this one.  And Dane tells us why he thinks pirates have stuck around longer than other characters.    Plus comedy from the Samantha Hale and a great song from Pride of Bedlam called "South Austrailia".    Grab some Pride of Bedlam music at the links below and support Under The Crossbones at the same time!   Important Websites: Dane Bennett - http://prideofbedlam.com/ Samantha Hale -  @thesamanthahale on IG and Twitter You can get my latest comedy special, "Pretty From TheBack"at http://bit.ly/prettyfromtheback Additional Show Notes: www.UnderTheCrossbones.com/059 Support the show!: www.UnderTheCrossbones.com/support            

-=Happy Birthday Carl!=- In this episode, The Prof (@profplaysgames) and The Dev (@summerspeak) discuss No Man's Sky, PS Neo, Final Fantasy XV, Gamescom, Destiny, Overcooked, Tricky Towers, and Ren Faires. 

Photo by GRHookPhoto.com As we prepare for our reunion show at Sherwood Forest Faire, wandering through the grounds, we record a podcast for the world to hear! And our theme is: What you can do with worn out Bards CDs? When they’ve been listened to far too often, rendering them useless for further musical perusal? Here are our suggestions… 10. Coaster! 9. Oriental Star – be a CD ninja! 8. Frisbee 7. Mirror 6. Christmas Ornaments 5. Reflect on the Virgin Song (?) 4. Confounding Jugglers at Ren Faires 3. Sundial (using a recorder!) 2. “Fun” things to do in your microwave (Disclaimer: Don’t try this at home. DANGER.) 1. Wall Art! What would YOU do with your worn out Bards CD? Yesterday’s show was great! The show went well, the crowd was fun, and we were good – we didn’t go over time! We went through a bunch of old favorites, and some others that we rarely play for some of our die hard fans. Most importantly, as we log off, in order to replace your beloved CDs, go to thebards.net to replenish and restock your shelves! And don’t forget to subscribe to Brobdingnagian Bards mailing list for the latest news!  

Johnny and Alex sit down with cosplayer Loki Hates You for a very funny and enlightening hour. We chat in-depth about the ins and outs of cosplay culture, the torturous experiences that are Ren Faires, and some good Thrones book-to-show comparisons (everyone on the show should be uglier for accuracy's sake). Put this one in your ears. You won't be sorry. For the most up to date news and information regarding the podcast, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter! Contact us at gotthronespodcast@gmail.com. 

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Kirk Damato (LEGEND, DeCoster) swings by and we honestly hope we are not in the darkest timeline. We discuss his time working Ren Faires and his time acting in Japan. This is a fun one and one I've wanted to have for a long time

Topics include Dune and Connie's renaissance faire experience, comics TV and movies, and going to England.

This Episode, Kevin and Dune are joined by Bill Watters and Mary Anne Butler . Topics include WonderCon, Dragon Con, superheroes in bikinis, Being Human, Game of Thrones, and Ren Faires.