
Leaving no stone unturned in our quest for the weirdest stories, guys, and art from the Middle Ages.
The Weird Medieval Guys podcast is brought to you by Olivia, the creator of internet sensation Weird Medieval Guys, and Aran, a historian and fellow weird guy connoisseur.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 52 | Founded | 3 years ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsHistoryVisual Arts | |||

Dry January is over! Wet February is here! What was it like to get drunk in the Middle Ages? Let's investigate......
Join the official WMG Discord server!! discord.gg/6GzvXdWX23
Q&A with Aran and Olivia
Join the official WMG Discord server!! discord.gg/6GzvXdWX23
Our series on the Norman Conquest finally comes to an end with a grand finale covering the aftermath of the events in Scotland, England, and Wales. Though William the Bastard may die 20 years after the conquest takes place, his actions will reverbera... more
It all comes down to this. Harold Godwinson, Harald Sigurdson, and William the Bastard are preparing their armies, for a tri-cornered showdown for the English throne.
But what really happened in 1066? In this episode, Olivia and Aran will piece tog... more
People also subscribe to these shows.





This podcast is like being in a history class section led by your favorite teaching assistant, where you can finally dive into the stuff that actually interests you, like how to deliver incendiary devices via cat during a siege. Olivia and Aran approach history with a true respect for the people who lived it, and that makes their discussions so much more engaging and rewarding than your average podcast. Each episode leaves you with so much to think about, both in terms of broad historical proces... more
I love your show. May I come to your Halloween party?
what a wonderful programme
These guys are knowledgeable and engaging, breaking down medieval Europe with humor and insight. Who woulda thunk that a multi-parted show on the Norman Conquest could be so scintillating? But it is!
As someone with a North American accent who has lived abroad for 24 years (22 in Dublin, 2 in London), loves medieval European history (M.Phil Trinity College Dublin MedHist) there is SO much about this podcast that I adore. From the fascinating and well researched asides to better understand historical context to the acute familiarity of medieval history in Britain and Ireland bolstered by cultural understanding one can only achieve to this level by living here, and all the weird & bonkers medi... more
Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.
How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
Apple Podcasts | #239 | |
Apple Podcasts | #181 | |
Apple Podcasts | #232 | |
Apple Podcasts | #235 | |
Apple Podcasts | #241 | |
Apple Podcasts | #246 |
Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.
Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.
| Listeners per Episode | |
|---|---|
| Gender Skew | |
| Location | |
| Interests | |
| Professions | |
| Age Range | |
| Household Income | |
| Social Media Reach |
This podcast explores the eccentric and lesser-known aspects of medieval history, bringing to light quirky stories and characters that often go overlooked in traditional historical narratives. With hosts who have a deep passion for the subject matter, episodes dive into themes ranging from the Norman Conquest to medieval pets and pirates, emphasizing humor and engaging storytelling throughout. The unique blend of academic knowledge and lighthearted banter allows listeners to enjoy fascinating insights while also being entertained by the hosts' chemistry and occasional silliness.
The podcast's informal approach makes it appealing not just to history buffs, but also to casual listeners seeking amusing anecdotes that highlight the oddities of... more
Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Weird Medieval Guys. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Weird Medieval Guys and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.
Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Weird Medieval Guys, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.
Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Weird Medieval Guys, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.
To see how many followers or subscribers Weird Medieval Guys has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.
These podcasts share a similar audience with Weird Medieval Guys:
1. Gone Medieval
2. Not Just the Tudors
3. Talking Tudors
4. After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal
5. The Ancients
Weird Medieval Guys launched 3 years ago and published 52 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.
Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Weird Medieval Guys from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.
View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.
Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Weird Medieval Guys. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.
Recent guests on Weird Medieval Guys include:
1. Deborah Goodwitch
2. Joe Mason
To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.