47 Episodes

  1. “Three Blind Men Walk Into an Inn…” (and it just gets worse)

    Published: 5/4/2025

  2. Impostures, or Maqamat al-Hariri, with Peter Konieczny

    Published: 4/20/2025

  3. Glow Up or Blow Up?

    Published: 4/6/2025

  4. Gombert

    Published: 3/23/2025

  5. The Tale of Jaufre with Anne Lister

    Published: 3/9/2025

  6. The priest and the woman

    Published: 2/23/2025

  7. Dead to Her

    Published: 2/9/2025

  8. Sex Education, Medieval Style

    Published: 4/29/2024

  9. How to Get Rid of Your Mother (Legally, and with Profit)

    Published: 4/14/2024

  10. Barrabam! A Good Friday Fabliau About Liturgical Chaos

    Published: 3/31/2024

  11. The Fart That Changed the Afterlife

    Published: 3/30/2024

  12. When in Doubt, Bribe the Bishop

    Published: 3/19/2024

  13. How to Test Your Wife’s Love

    Published: 3/10/2024

  14. The Belt - Or, How to Win Back Your Husband by Seducing Him as a Man

    Published: 3/3/2024

  15. The Lombard Who Wanted Twelve Wives

    Published: 2/25/2024

  16. A Medieval Guide to Cheating Gracefully

    Published: 2/18/2024

  17. Auberee - Mistress of the Needle, Queen of the Scheme

    Published: 2/11/2024

  18. Hot Bath, Cold Betrayal

    Published: 2/4/2024

  19. Heaven’s Worst Day at the Office

    Published: 1/28/2024

  20. A Crane for a f***

    Published: 1/21/2024

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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.