138. John XIV
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 confu...
16 Sep 202421min
137. Benedict VII
Pope Benedict might have been a nepo-baby, but that did not stop him from cracking down on simony, and not seeing the irony! In his episode, we discuss antipope instability, compromise candidates, and...
2 Sep 202432min
Bonus: Pope Donus II
The time has come for us to rank the pope that never existed! New sources have been uncovered, and this most mysterious man finally has a moment in the light! ...Things get strange. Huge thank you...
19 Aug 20241h 6min
136. Benedict VI
How can we talk about Benedict VI, when everything attributed to him is either a forgery or a misunderstanding? In his episode, we discuss the many confusions, repeated Roman rebellions, and papal fan...
5 Aug 202438min
Bonus: Halfway Re-Cap Pt. 2
As we wrap up our retrospective on the first half of Pontifacts, join us as we discuss the periodization of the papacy. Witness how the pope went from insignificant cult leader to supreme temporal and...
22 Juli 202425min
Bonus: Halfway Re-cap Pt.1
Can you believe we've made it to the halfway point!? Neither can we! In this episode, we discuss our highest scorers in all of our categories, update the list of top over-all scorers, and reflect back...
8 Juli 202442min
135. John XIII
With Pope John XIII, the White Hen, the Jolly Princess, episode, we have officially reached HALF WAY! In his episode, we discuss a new family, another rebellion, a bizarre punishment, and Liutprand at...
24 Juni 202459min
134. Leo VIII
Is Leo VIII a pope, an antipope, or both? In his episode, we discuss his legitimacy, his crimes, and investiture fraud. Support Pontifacts: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: ht...
10 Juni 202443min
