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PONTIFACTS

PONTIFACTS

Pontifacts

A light hearted, only slightly blasphemous papal history podcast, ranking the Popes from Peter to Francis
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PONTIFACTS - 89. Sisinnius

89. Sisinnius

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10/26/20 • 21 min

Sisinnius would have made a great pope.
In his episode, we discuss the growth of the Eastern influence in the Roman church, the state of the Aurelian walls, and gout.

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PONTIFACTS - 90. Constantine

90. Constantine

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11/16/20 • 55 min

After Sisinnius's sudden death, his brother Constantine was the perfect fit to succeed him as pope - he was attracted to the Eastern culture, he had a rapport with the Imperial family, and he had a streak of luck like we haven't seen in a long time. In his episode, we discuss weaboo-ing, vinegar blinding, and sneaky murdering.

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PONTIFACTS - Announcement: Pope Jeopardy
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07/16/23 • 1 min

Our belated 5th anniversary special is happening LIVE on SUNDAY, July 23rd!

Streaming live on Youtube at 2 PM PST - 5 PM EST - 10 PM BST

Come join us!

Stream will be hosted here: https://www.youtube.com/@pontifactspod

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PONTIFACTS - 74. John IV

74. John IV

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03/02/20 • 31 min

We rolled a pretty euphemistic nickname for this pope. In his episode, we discuss the latest developments in the monothelite controversy, gentle defenses for Pope Honorius, and Slavic invasions in newly-Christianizing Dalmatia.

Potatoes.

(Bry is still struggling with coughs and respiratory stuff, apologies for weird sounds.)

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PONTIFACTS - 62. Pelagius I

62. Pelagius I

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11/11/19 • 58 min

We last left Pelagius arrested and imprisoned in a monastery, AND excommunicated, having denounced Pope Vigilius. But thanks to a strong bond with the Emperor Justinian, he still ended up as the next Pope.

In his episode, we'll discuss his many diplomatic roles, more roman sacking, his dramatic efforts to clear his name from scandal, more diptychs, and how Fry says 'picture' weird.

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PONTIFACTS - 60. Silverius

60. Silverius

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10/07/19 • 49 min

Pope Silverius, son of Pope Hormisdas assumed the papacy in a very unconventional way - and it's not nepotism! In his episode, we discuss King Theodahad's scramble to stave off Emperor Justinian, plots to make the papacy Monophysite friendly, and another seige on Rome. Come for the schemes, stay for the ultimate scandal!

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PONTIFACTS - 53. Symmachus

53. Symmachus

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08/19/19 • 55 min

Symmachus comes into the papacy after an extreme divide between the Pro-Byzantine and Pro-Ostrogothic factions. And divides usually lead to antipopes! In this episode, we'll discuss the Laurentian Schism, the lasting implications of the Palmary Synod, and what happens during 4 years of violence.

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PONTIFACTS - 57. Boniface II

57. Boniface II

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09/16/19 • 31 min

Pope Boniface is the pope who was never supposed to be, and is only accepted on a technicality. In his episode, we discuss the outcomes of popes choosing their own successors, an extremely complicated but short lived antipapacy, and the sexiest of oranges.

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PONTIFACTS - Bonus Episode: Dante's Sixth Ring of Hell
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08/12/19 • 26 min

Poor maligned Pope Anastasius II is forever immortalized in one of the most famous literary works of all time - Dante's Inferno! Join us as we introduce Dante and the Divine Comedy, and explore the sixth ring of hell, reserved for blasphemers and heretics. This is where Anastasius lives now.

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PONTIFACTS - 138. John XIV

138. John XIV

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09/16/24 • 21 min

Will Pope John XIV be a "Bold Victory"? That may be hard without eyes, or a tongue.
In his episode, we discuss the more popular papal candidate, the more powerful antipope, and the papal naming confusion that will throw a new wrench in the Johns! Thanks John XIV-bis.

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FAQ

How many episodes does PONTIFACTS have?

PONTIFACTS currently has 201 episodes available.

What topics does PONTIFACTS cover?

The podcast is about History, Comedy and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on PONTIFACTS?

The episode title '89. Sisinnius' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on PONTIFACTS?

The average episode length on PONTIFACTS is 46 minutes.

How often are episodes of PONTIFACTS released?

Episodes of PONTIFACTS are typically released every 11 days, 12 hours.

When was the first episode of PONTIFACTS?

The first episode of PONTIFACTS was released on May 21, 2018.

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