Pontifacts Podcast

01/01/2025

Adding this as a photo with our current top scorers- I will be updating the photo any time there is a change!

01/01/2025

Our top scorers changed last year, so let's start the year off with a look at where we stand!

1. Damasus I (69)
2. Sylvester II (57.5)
3. Honorius (54)
4. Gregory I (52)
5. Peter (51.5)
6. Leo I (51.25)
7. Nicholas I (45.75)
9. Adrian I (44)
10. Leo III (43.375)
11. Stephen II (42.75)

23/12/2024

Here it is, our last (for real this time) episode of 2024! Join us for the real story about Pope Francis and the "opening of sacred portals in unprecedented rituals"....

It's time for a long due !! If you've seen some alarming headlines about Pope Francis "opening portals in an unprecedented ritual" or "livestreaming the opening of the Tomb of Lucifer", we've got you covered. Thank you for another amazing year of Pontifacts, see you in 2025! Support Pontif...

20/12/2024

For those of you who have missed , I will be posting a small bonus episode this weekend on what's actually going on with these "Pope Francis opening 5 portals and cracking open the tomb of Lucifer" news stories.
Spoiler alert: It's far more mundane than it sounds.

17/12/2024

Today Pope Francis turns 88!

16/12/2024

Introducing Pope John XVII!

Will Pope Silver Rat benefit from the abundance of sources we saw last week? Alas, even his sons did not bother to write about him! In his episode we discuss the mission of Bruno of Querfurt, an update on the numbering of Pope Johns, and a slightly spoilery discussion of the latest season of From. S...

13/12/2024

Today is Friday the 13th! We will be discussing the popey origin of the unlucky day legend at Intelligent Speech Conference 2025! Use code Pontifacts when you buy your tickets and get an additional discount!

Also, please join us in wishing our wonderful Editor, Popeular History a happy birthday!!!

22/11/2024

EPISODE ANNOUNCEMENT: Our final bonus episode on Pope Sylvester will be recorded this weekend, so the episode will be a few days late, to give reasonable time for an edit. But it will be worth the wait! We'll be joined by the wonderful So You Think You Can Rule Persia, and Nobelesse Oblige!

11/11/2024

In the excitement of a million downloads, I forgot to post that we DO have an episode out today!
Join us for a very bizarre journey through the myths of Pope Sylvester II!

We are sticking with Sylvester II a little longer to cover all the wild myths and legends that surround this most interesting pope. In this episode, we discuss the Devil, demons, necromancy, sorcery, prophesies, buried treasure, incorrupt bodies, vampires and more! And THANK YOU for one million down...

11/11/2024

ONE MILLION DOWNLOADS!
We are absolutely blown away, thank you all so much for listening! This feels so surreal!!

09/11/2024

King of the Rexy Castle is happening now! Come watch us live!

08/11/2024

Come join us TOMORROW at 9AM PST/12PM EST for a livestream of King of the Rexy Castle Part 2!

28/10/2024

Introducing our LONGEST episode to date, Pope Sylvester II!

Pope Sylvester was one of the most brilliant minds of the entire medieval era - but was this incredible skill the result of a deal with the devil? In his episode we discuss the Golden Age of Al-Andalus, the Investiture Controversy, and a very unusual path to becoming pope. Support Pontifacts: Patreo...

14/10/2024

Introducing Pope Gregory V, our first German pope!
(or is that Robin Williams?)

What happens when a very young emperor appoints his very cool, slightly older cousin to be Pope? Find out with Gregory V! In his episode, we discuss antipopes, excommunications, and the foibles of youth. Support Pontifacts: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: https://www.paypal.co...

01/10/2024

Pontifacts is steadily approaching one million downloads, and we're starting to plan the celebration!! What would you like to see for it?

30/09/2024

Introducing Pope John XV!

https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/139-john-xv/

29/09/2024

Pontifacts is now on YouTube! We'll be adding every episode as the videos are completed!

https://youtu.be/TNEfr5uhzh4

16/09/2024

Introducing Pope John XIV!
Oh dear...

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. Support Pontifacts: Patreon: htt...