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Arthurian Mythia

Dame Leslie & Sir Blackwood

A podcast about King Arthur and his Knights in Popular Media

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S3 · E67
Jul 30, 2022 · 18 min
Interview: John Matthews, King Arthur and Sarmatians
A bonus episode from our interview with John Matthews talking about his time working on the 2004 film, King Arthur and links from Arthurian myth to the Sarmatian people. Links: The Great Book of King Arthur & His Knights of the Round Table - Amazon (US) The Great Book of King Arthur & His Knights of the Round Table - Amazon (UK) Hallow Quest - John Matthews' website John Matthews - Goodreads Our Links: Our novella, Ap Ector No.1: Cries in the Storm is out on Amazon Kindle. Tumblr, Twitter, Redbubble Store, Twitch, Discord (Where we hang out it doesn't belong to us), Email: arthurian.mythia@gmail.com
S3 · E67
Jun 26, 2022 · 47 min
Interview: The Great Book of King Arthur & His Knights of the Round Table
In this episode we interview author, John Matthews and speak to him about his new book, The Great Book of King Arthur & His Knights of the Round Table, a book that compiles 32 Arthurian tales with illustrations by John Howe and foreword by Neil Gaiman. We talk to John about what got him into Arthurian myth, and find out how he put together the book. Links: The Great Book of King Arthur & His Knights of the Round Table - Amazon (US) The Great Book of King Arthur & His Knights of the Round Table - Amazon (UK) Hallow Quest - John Matthews' website John Matthews - Goodreads Our Links: Our novella, Ap Ector No.1: Cries in the Storm is out on Amazon Kindle. Tumblr, Twitter, Redbubble Store, Twitch, Discord (Where we hang out it doesn't belong to us), Email: arthurian.mythia@gmail.com
S3 · E66
May 30, 2022 · 21 min
BBC Merlin: A Remedy to Cure All Ills
Insects in the brain was never going to catch-on as a medical treatment was it? A new healer in Camelot seems to think it will though and soon Gaius finds himself sidelined. Links: Merlin - A Remedy to Cure All Ills - IMDb Our Links: Our novella, Ap Ector No.1: Cries in the Storm is out on Amazon Kindle. Tumblr, Twitter, Redbubble Store, Twitch, Discord (Where we hang out it doesn't belong to us), Email: arthurian.mythia@gmail.com
S3 · E65
May 15, 2022 · 20 min
BBC Merlin: Lancelot
It is Merlin May and Lancelot is coming to town! He saves Merlin, he saves Arthur, he flirts with Gwen and defeats the Griffin! What else would you expect from Lancelot? Links: Merlin - Lancelot (TV Series) - IMDb Santiago Cabrera - IMDb Our Links: Our novella, Ap Ector No.1: Cries in the Storm is out on Amazon Kindle. Tumblr, Twitter, Redbubble Store, Twitch, Discord (Where we hang out it doesn't belong to us), Email: arthurian.mythia@gmail.com
S3 · E64
May 7, 2022 · 33 min
Kaamelott book 1 ep21-30
Prepare yourselves for our poor French pronunciation because we're taking our third look at this wonderful comedy series. Taxes, interpreters and overly protective bodyguards are just some of the trials and tribulations that King Arthur has to deal with. Links: Kaamelott (TV Series) - IMDb Kaamelott Livre 1 - Kaamelott via YouTube Our Links: Our novella, Ap Ector No.1: Cries in the Storm is out on Amazon Kindle. Tumblr, Twitter, Redbubble Store, Twitch, Discord (Where we hang out it doesn't belong to us), Email: arthurian.mythia@gmail.com
S3 · E63
Apr 12, 2022 · 31 min
Top 5 Arthurian Movies & TV Shows
We discuss our top 5 personal favourite Arthurian films and TV shows. Does Dame Leslie and Sir Blackwood's lists match and which glaringly obvious things have we missed out? Find out! Or look below for spoilers because we linked IMDb a whole lot in the description! Music: Arthurian Mythia Theme by Invictus Media Arthurian Mythia Techno Remix by Scop Links: Merlin (TV Series 2008–2012) - IMDb The Sword in the Stone (1963) - IMDb Excalibur (1981) - IMDb The Legend of Prince Valiant (TV Series 1991–1994) - IMDb Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) - IMDb Arthur of the Britons (TV Series 1972–1973) - IMDb Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (TV Short 2002) - IMDb The Kid Who Would Be King (2019) - IMDb Our Links: Our novella, Ap Ector No.1: Cries in the Storm is out on Amazon Kindle. Tumblr, Twitter, Redbubble Store, Twitch, Discord (Where we hang out it doesn't belong to us), Email: arthurian.mythia@gmail.com
S3 · E62
Feb 28, 2022 · 26 min
Arthur of the Britons: The Gift of Life
Kai finds himself with his toughest ever challenge, babysitting a pair of Saxon children on their way back home. It's our look at the second episode of Arthur of the Britons. Music: Arthurian Mythia Theme by Invictus Media Arthurian Mythia Techno Remix by Scop Links: Arthur of the Britons: The Gift of Life - IMDb The Saxon Shore Forts of Britannia - Heritage Daily Our Links: Our novella, Ap Ector No.1: Cries in the Storm is out on Amazon Kindle. Tumblr, Twitter, Redbubble Store, Twitch, Discord (Where we hang out it doesn't belong to us), Email: arthurian.mythia@gmail.com
S3 · E61
Jan 29, 2022 · 50 min
The Green Knight (2021)
It's January. It's Gawain Month! So what better than to look at last year's film, The Green Knight complete with magic mushrooms, giants and a talking fox. Music: Arthurian Mythia Theme by Invictus Media Arthurian Mythia Techno Remix by Scop Links: The Green Knight - IMDb The Green Knight (film) - Wikipedia The Green Knight - A24 Films The Green Knight's Ending Explained - Vanity Fair Our Links: Our novella, Ap Ector No.1: Cries in the Storm is out on Amazon Kindle. Tumblr, Twitter, Redbubble Store, Twitch, Discord (Where we hang out it doesn't belong to us), Email: arthurian.mythia@gmail.com
S3 · E60
Dec 23, 2021 · 24 min
The Sorcerer's Apprentice
After being stuck inside an urn for six months we are back and we find out what happens when Nicolas Cage has magical powers in the 2010 film, The Sorcerer's Apprentice. A movie with as much to do with the Mickey Mouse bit in Fantasia as it does with Arthurian myth. Music: Arthurian Mythia Theme by Invictus Media Arthurian Mythia Techno Remix by Scop Links: The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010) - IMDb The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010 film) - Wikipedia The Sorcerer's Apprentice - Official Trailer - Disney UK via YouTube Our Links: Our novella, Ap Ector No.1: Cries in the Storm is out on Amazon Kindle. Tumblr, Twitter, Redbubble Store, Twitch, Discord (Where we hang out it doesn't belong to us), Email: arthurian.mythia@gmail.com
S3 · E59
Jun 29, 2021 · 37 min
Tristan & Isolde (2006)
The 2006 adaptation of the tale of Isolde the Irish princess falling in love with Tristan a British noble amongst all the warfare and politics of a post-Roman Britain. When Isolde is married to Tristan's adoptive father, King Marke can they resist their love for the sake of peace? Of course not. Music: Arthurian Mythia Theme by Invictus Media Arthurian Mythia Techno Remix by Scop Links: Tristan & Isolde - IMDb Tristan & Isolde (film) - Wikipedia A Summary and Analysis of the Tristan and Isolde Myth - Interesting Literature Our Links: Our novella, Ap Ector No.1: Cries in the Storm is out on Amazon Kindle. Tumblr, Twitter, Redbubble Store, Twitch, Discord (Where we hang out it doesn't belong to us), Email: arthurian.mythia@gmail.com
S3 · E58
May 27, 2021 · 23 min
BBC Merlin: The Poisoned Chalice
In our final episode of Merlin May, Merlin is poisoned by Nimueh, can Arthur overcome CGI monsters and his father to get the antidote back in time? Music: Arthurian Mythia Theme by Invictus Media Arthurian Mythia Techno Remix by Scop Links: "Merlin" The Poisoned Chalice - IMDb The Poisoned Chalice - Merlin Wiki Mercia - Britannica Cockatrice - Wikipedia Our Links: Our novella, Ap Ector No.1: Cries in the Storm is out on Amazon Kindle. Tumblr, Twitter, Redbubble Store, Twitch, Discord (Where we hang out it doesn't belong to us), Email: arthurian.mythia@gmail.com
S3 · E57
May 21, 2021 · 18 min
BBC Merlin: The Mark of Nimueh
In the second episode of Merlin May we look at the third episode of the first season, where a deadly plague is running through Camelot and Guinevere is accused of witchcraft! Gaius and Merlin must find what's causing the illness before Guin is executed. Music: Arthurian Mythia Theme by Invictus Media Arthurian Mythia Techno Remix by Scop Links: The Mark of Nimueh - Merlin Wiki "Merlin" The Mark of Nimueh (TV Episode 2008) - IMDb Afanc - Wikipedia Llyn Barfog - King Arthur's Knights Carreg Carn March Arthur - Land of Legends Our Links: Our novella, Ap Ector No.1: Cries in the Storm is out on Amazon Kindle. Tumblr, Twitter, Redbubble Store, Twitch, Discord (Where we hang out it doesn't belong to us), Email: arthurian.mythia@gmail.com
S3 · E56
May 13, 2021 · 21 min
BBC Merlin: Valiant
We return to the BBC series, Merlin for the first of three instalments this month! In this episode a knight who may not be so valiant is trying to win a tournament using magical shield snakes. Music: Arthurian Mythia Theme by Invictus Media Arthurian Mythia Techno Remix by Scop Links: IMDb - "Merlin" Valiant (TV Episode 2008) Merlin Wiki - Valiant (episode) Outer Hebrides - Wikipedia Our Links: Our novella, Ap Ector No.1: Cries in the Storm is out on Amazon Kindle. Tumblr, Twitter, Redbubble Store, Twitch, Discord (Where we hang out it doesn't belong to us), Email: arthurian.mythia@gmail.com
S3 · E55
Apr 29, 2021 · 34 min
Camelot The Legend
In which Dame Leslie and Sir Blackwood embark into this very dated animated movie, where Morgan le Fey and Mordred plot to overthrow King Arthur. Not quite an animated classic but some interesting ideas nonetheless. Music: Arthurian Mythia Theme by Invictus Media Arthurian Mythia Techno Remix by Scop Links: IMDb - Camelot the Legend Our Links: Our novella, Ap Ector No.1: Cries in the Storm is out on Amazon Kindle. Tumblr, Twitter, Redbubble Store, Twitch, Discord (Where we hang out it doesn't belong to us), Email: arthurian.mythia@gmail.com
S3 · E54
Mar 31, 2021 · 45 min
Merlin (1998)
Can Merlin foil the plans of Queen Mab and try to get a half-decent king in charge of Britain? Today we managed to battle past 90s TV CGI dragons to take a look at the 1998 mini-series; Merlin. Music: Arthurian Mythia Theme by Invictus Media Arthurian Mythia Techno Remix by Scop Links: Merlin (TV Mini-Series 1998) - IMDb Merlin (miniseries) - Wikipedia Our Links: Our novella, Ap Ector No.1: Cries in the Storm is out on Amazon Kindle. Tumblr, Twitter, Redbubble Store, Twitch, Discord (Where we hang out it doesn't belong to us), Email: arthurian.mythia@gmail.com
S3 · E53
Jan 29, 2021 · 41 min
Knights of the Round Table: Gawain
The course of true love never does run smooth and for Aislyn in particular her course takes her over a waterfall. In the guise of the loathly lady, Ragnelle she saves the life King Arthur from Queen Morgause, and seeks out to embarrass her ex; Sir Gawain. So join us as we look at Knights of the Round Table Gawain by Gwen Rowley. Music: Arthurian Mythia Theme by Invictus Media Arthurian Mythia Techno Remix by Scop Links: Gawain (Knights of the Round Table) - Goodreads Gwen Rowley - Goodreads Gawain (Knights of the Round Table) - Amazon (US) (UK) (CA) Geraint (Knights of the Round Table) - Goodreads Lancelot (Knights of the Round Table) - Goodreads Oisc of Kent - Wikipedia Our Links: Our novella, Ap Ector No.1: Cries in the Storm is out on Amazon Kindle. Tumblr, Twitter, Redbubble Store, Twitch, Discord (Where we hang out it doesn't belong to us), Email: arthurian.mythia@gmail.com
S3 · E52
Dec 22, 2020 · 41 min
Cursed
Join us in a land that may possibly be Britain (we're not entirely sure) where the Fey are being hunted by the Red Paladins who seek to exterminate them. Their last hope rests on the Wolf Blood Witch, Nimue who has been thrust into the spotlight as she wields the sword of power. Music: Arthurian Mythia Theme by Invictus Media Arthurian Mythia Techno Remix by Scop Links: Cursed - IMDb Cursed Official Trailer - Netflix YouTube Cursed (2020 TV series) - Wikipedia Our Links: Our novella, Ap Ector No.1: Cries in the Storm is out on Amazon Kindle. Tumblr, Twitter, Email: arthurian.mythia@gmail.com Redbubble Store, Twitch, Discord (Where we hang out it doesn't belong to us)
S3 · E51
Nov 14, 2020 · 33 min
The Kid Who Would Be King
Come with us as we journey back through the mists of time to the land of 2019! Where a school boy called Alex pulled a sword from the stone and sets into motion a battle against Morgan le Fey! Get ready your bone, gristle and beetle blood for The Kid Who Would Be King! Music: Arthurian Mythia Theme by Invictus Media Arthurian Mythia Techno Remix by Scop Links: The Kid Who Would Be King - IMDb The Kid Who Would Be King - Wikipedia The Kid Who Would Be King Trailer - Fox Family Entertainment - YouTube Tintagel, Cornwall The Hurlers, Cornwall - Wikipedia Stanton Drew, Somerset - Wikipedia Gringolet Tumblr Our Links: Ap Ector - Good Reads Ap Ector - Amazon Kindle Tumblr, Twitter, Redbubble Store, Twitch, Discord (Where we hang out it doesn't belong to us)
S3 · E50
Oct 3, 2020 · 1 hr 1 min
Fate/Zero
In our 50th episode we take a journey to Fuyuki City to have a look at Fate/Zero and the Arthurian elements of the story. We have Saber who is the spirit of Artoria Pendragon battling Alexander the Great, Gilgamesh and others in the Fourth Holy Grail War. Who wins the war and how much Arthurian stuff is in it? Music: Arthurian Mythia Theme by Invictus Media End Theme Monty Python Intermission Song - Monty Python and the Search for the Holy Grail Links: Fate/Zero - Wikipedia Fate/Zero - My Anime List Fate/Zero - IMDb Gringolet - Wikipedia Our Links: Ap Ector - Good Reads Ap Ector - Amazon Kindle Tumblr, Twitter, Redbubble Store, Twitch, Discord (Where we hang out it doesn't belong to us)
S3 · E49
Oct 1, 2020 · 40 min
Prince Valiant (1997)
We journey back to Thule and this time its for the 1997 live action adaptation of Prince Valiant! Can Valiant stop the evil Morgan and Thagnar the viking from stealing Excalibur and taking over Britain? Probably yes, because he's the titular hero. Music: Arthurian Mythia Theme by Invictus Media End Theme Monty Python Intermission Song - Monty Python and the Search for the Holy Grail Links: Prince Valiant (1997) - IMDb Prince Valiant (1997 film) - Wikipedia Prince Valiant - Video Detective Our Links: Tumblr, Twitter, Redbubble Store, Twitch, Discord (Where we hang out it doesn't belong to us)

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