Best Popeular History Podcasts (2025)

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AD 79: Habemus Pointsam! From Linus to Anacletus 14:02

3d ago14:02

14:02

It's (probably) 79AD, and Pope Linus is dead, possibly as a martyr in a spot of local persecution. He is succeeded by Cletus, or Anacletus, or Anencletus, or maybe Clement, or possibly Evaristus. Definitely by someone, or several folks. Nero's gone, which is good, but so is the Temple, which is bad. Support Popeular History: patreon.com/popeular Ch…

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Episode 101: The Saxon Rebellion 43:20

16h ago43:20

43:20

In today's episode Henry IV finally takes the reigns of power. And begins making some questionable decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Crossover: Judging Benedict with Saga Thing! 54:09

7d ago54:09

54:09

In our final retrospective on the "Demon from Hell" Pope, Bry and Fry are delighted to be joined by John from Saga Thing! In this episode, we discuss the Christianization of Iceland, how figures of the Sagas might view the popes, and just how nuts this guy truly was! Support Pontifacts: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: https:/…

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AD 68: Habemus Pointsam! From Peter to Linus 14:31

25d ago14:31

14:31

It's (probably) 68AD, and Peter has (definitely) died, possibly as the result of Nero doing some pregaming. The world is (probably) ending soon because Jesus said it is, and you're wondering about the next Pope? Who cares? Also, what's a Pope? Support Popeular History: patreon.com/popeular Check out Pontifacts: https://pontifacts.podbean.com/…

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AD 30: Habemus Pointsam! From Jesus to Peter 10:05

25d ago10:05

10:05

It's approximately 30AD, not that anyone is calling it that yet. Jesus hasn't died, but he's apparently decided to pass the keys. If this is sounding familiar, don't sweat. While it has been remastered, this was originally broadcast last year as part of anniversary observances, and I'm not counting this as July's promised Habemus Pointsam episode. …

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152. Benedict IX Part 3 32:20

1M ago32:20

32:20

Can you believe it, he's back again!! In this episode, we finally put the 'demon from hell' pope to bed, ask ourselves whether he repented or returned as a donkey-bear, and finally, rate Benedict IX!! Support Pontifacts: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/pontifactspodcast Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com…

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151. Clement II 34:58

2M ago34:58

34:58

Are we truly out of the chaos, with a newly chosen pope?! Only this episode will tell. This time, we discuss the outcome of the Council of Sutri, the need for a non Roman pope, and horrifying sexy anime legs. Support Pontifacts: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/pontifactspodcast Ko-fi: https://k…

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5th Anniversary Update 5:59

2M ago5:59

5:59

TRANSCRIPT: Good evening folks, Happy 5 years of podcasting to me! At least officially. Sure, the first thing on this feed came out on April 27th 2020, but longtime listeners will recall that the show celebrated its official launch on June 29th 2020, the feast of Saints Peter and Paul, and so has accordingly celebrated its official anniversary on t…

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150. Gregory VI 48:05

2M ago48:05

48:05

And we are back to regular programming - and straight back into chaos! In Gregory's episode, we look at what it looks like when the papacy is bought and sold - and what that does to a stellar reputation in the process! Help us raise $40 million to buy the papacy today! Support Pontifacts: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: https…

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Bonus: Friday the 13th! 38:53

2M ago38:53

38:53

Did you know that part of the origin of Friday the 13th's bad luck begins with a Pope? In a surprise drop, we are sharing our presentation from Intelligent Speech 2025: Deception on the dissolution of the Knights Templar, and how a pope's deception and complicity caused many deaths, a curse, and a long standing superstition! This episode is present…

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Bonus: Papal Doomsday Theories Pt.2 1:39:46

2M ago1:39:46

1:39:46

In Part 2 of our exploration of Papal Doomsday theories, Bry is joined by Dr Barry Torch to go through all 112 mottos from the 'Prophecies of the Popes of Saint Malachy', who they are meant to be, and our thoughts on how they measure up! Support Pontifacts: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/ponti…

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Bonus: Papal Doomsday Theories 50:22

3M ago50:22

50:22

In what was meant to be our final episode of the sede Vacante, we explore two doomsday theories about the 'final popes' and the end of the world! Join us for the portrait spaces at St Paul's Outside the Walls, the 'Prophecies of the Popes' of Saint Malachy, and a few prophecies of our own! Support Pontifacts: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pontif…

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Admin Special and Leo XIV Early Notes and Speculations 37:14

3M ago37:14

37:14

NOTE: SHOW LINKS FOR ALL THE MENTIONED PODCASTERS WILL BE ADDED SOON (AND WILL ALSO BE IN THE NOTES FOR NEXT EPISODE TO ENSURE THEY GET SEEN), FOR NOW GETTING THIS OUT WHILE I CAN! TRANSCRIPT: Good Evening Everyone, Welcome to Popeular History. My name is Gregg, and this is another admin update I’ll try to keep from being too boring, in part by off…

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2nd Helping: Conclave Time (Ft. Meredith from The Alexander Standard) 47:25

3M ago47:25

47:25

Interview one of three of "second helping" conclave interviews. The Alexander Standard podcast: https://alexanderstandardpod.weebly.com/By Gregg Gassman

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Chat with Benjamin Jacobs (Wittenberg to Westphalia podcast episode 100) 1:31:39

3M ago1:31:39

1:31:39

Wittenberg to Westphalia: The Wars of the Reformation: https://wittenbergtowestphaliapodcast.weebly.com/By Gregg Gassman

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Episode 100B: Power of the Popes with Gregg of Popeular History 48:26

3M ago48:26

48:26

In part 2 of my discussion with Gregg, we examine the concept of Papal supremacy in the middle ages based on the evidence already discussed in the show, and how the modern Catholic Church might feel about it in terms of later doctrinal developments. https://www.popeularhistory.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 100A: A Very Catholic Conversation with Gregg of Popeular History 44:40

3M ago44:40

44:40

In part a of today's episode, Ben sits down with Gregg from Popeular History Podcast to discuss things about modern Catholicism, such as how many murders is too many murders. Fun Fact: This episode was recorded during the sede vacante between the death of Francis and the election of Leo XIV. https://www.popeularhistory.com/ Hosted on Acast. See aca…

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Habemus Papam! Introducing Leo XIV w/Pontifacts 28:37

3M ago28:37

28:37

Before I give the extra omnes to everyone that isn't my pillow, I wanted to put something out about the new Pope that wasn't just his life prior to being a Cardinal (which has quickly become our most popular episode, thank you to all who shared it and keep in mind I will almost certainly have an episode on the NEXT Pope ready when the time comes, h…

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Habemus Papam: Who is Pope Leo XIV? 28:37

3M ago28:37

28:37

HABEMUS PAPAM! Bry, Fry and Gregg discuss the new pope, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV. Support Pontifacts: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/pontifactspodcast Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswishlist Listen to Popeular Hist…

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Cardinal PREVOST is now Pope Leo XIV, so here's his episode from 2023! 6:39

3M ago6:39

6:39

HABEMUS PAPAM! IF YOU WANT THE SHOW TO GROW, SHOW WHAT I KNOW WITH THE WORLD! THANK YOU!By Gregg Gassman

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֎First Judgment IV: Quarter Court (Ft. John from Prime Time) 37:15

3M ago37:15

37:15

John is from Prime Time! https://shows.acast.com/prime-time (I'll fill this out more soon, for now making sure it goes out before habemus papam)By Gregg Gassman

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֎Kurt Cardinal KOCH (elevated 2010) 9:14

3M ago9:14

9:14

IMAGE CREDIT Claude Truong-Ngoc / Wikimedia Commons - cc-by-sa-3.0, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons LINKS Vatican bio of Cardinal Kurt KOCH: https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/documentation/cardinali_biografie/cardinali_bio_koch_k.html Kurt KOCH on FIU's Cardinals Database (by Salvador Miranda): https://cardinals.fiu.edu/bios2010.ht…

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֎Orani João Cardinal Tempesta (elevated 2014) 10:32

3M ago10:32

10:32

IMAGE CREDIT Marinha do Brasil, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons LINKSVatican bio of Cardinal Orani João TEMPESTA: https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/documentation/cardinali_biografie/cardinali_bio_tempesta_oj.html Orani João TEMPESTA on FIU's Cardinals Database (by Salvador Miranda): https://cardinals.fiu.edu/bios2014.htm#Tempesta C…

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֎Ignatius Suharyo Cardinal HARDJOATMODJO (Suharyo) (elevated 2019) 7:16

3M ago7:16

7:16

IMAGE CREDIT Yohanes Kwirinus Steviean, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons LINKS Vatican bio of Cardinal Ignatius Suharyo HARDJOATMODJO: https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/documentation/cardinali_biografie/cardinali_bio_suharyohardjomatmodjo_i.html Ignatius Suharyo HARDJOATMODJO on FIU's Cardinals Database (by Salvador Miranda): https:…

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֎CONCLAVE Catchup: Cardinal Numbers with Tsar Power talking Cardinals Marengo and Krajewski 29:10

4M ago29:10

29:10

Check out Tsar Power: https://tsarpowerpod.weebly.com/ Cardinal Marengo's episode: https://popeularhistory.podbean.com/e/cardinal-marengo/ Cardinal Krajewski's episode: https://popeularhistory.podbean.com/e/cardinal-konrad-krajewski-elevated-2018/ First Judgment with Tsar Power: https://popeularhistory.podbean.com/e/the-first-judgment-i/ IMAGE CRED…

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Caliphate Conclave (feat. Umberto from So You Think You Can Rule Persia) 49:01

4M ago49:01

49:01

https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/By Gregg Gassman

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Sede Vacante: The Cardinals Pt. 2 (The Pack) with Popeular History 1:38:14

4M ago1:38:14

1:38:14

Before the conclave convenes on May 7th, Bry, Fry and Gregg (Popeular History) discuss the Cardinals, and in part 2 we discuss the whole of the cardinal electorate, as well as a few unconventional pope choices, presented by Fry!! CONCLAVE LIVESTREAM: https://www.youtube.com/live/OqyACgPq4no?si=VwFa2WDCJmiG163Y…

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Sede Vacante: The Cardinals Pt. 1 (The Papabili) with Popeular History 1:20:40

4M ago1:20:40

1:20:40

Before the conclave convenes on May 7th, Bry, Fry and Gregg (Popeular History) discuss the Cardinals considered most likely to be elected Pope. Join us in Part 2: the Pack, to hear about the whole cardinal electorate, coming very soon! CONCLAVE LIVESTREAM: https://www.youtube.com/live/OqyACgPq4no?si=VwFa2WDCJmiG163Y…

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֎Oscar Cardinal CANTONI (elevated 2022) 8:40

4M ago8:40

8:40

IMAGE CREDIT: Peciul, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons LINKS: Vatican bio of Cardinal Oscar CANTONI: https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/documentation/cardinali_biografie/cardinali_bio_cantoni_o.html Oscar CANTONI on FIU's Cardinals Database (by Salvador Miranda): https://cardinals.fiu.…

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֎Raymond Leo Cardinal BURKE (elevated 2010) 44:31

4M ago44:31

44:31

IMAGE DESCRIPTION: By Pufui Pc Pifpef I - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=31309211 via Wikipedia LINKS Vatican bio of Cardinal Raymond Leo BURKE https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/documentation/cardinali_biografie/cardinali_bio_burke_rl.html Raymond Leo BURKE on FIU's Cardinals Database (by Salvad…

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Sede Vacante: Wildest Conclaves in History 29:15

4M ago29:15

29:15

As part of our exploration of the papal transition, Bry and Fry revisit a presentation they gave at the 2019 Sound Education conference on the wildest papal elections in history. In this episode, we discuss the first election by acclamation, the reason we have conclaves, and a pope elected by accident. Support Pontifacts: Patreon: https://www.patre…

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֎Philippe Xavier Christian Ignace Marie Cardinal BARBARIN (elevated 2003) 9:59

4M ago9:59

9:59

IMAGE CREDIT MEDEF, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons LINKS Vatican bio of Cardinal Philippe BARBARIN: https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/documentation/cardinali_biografie/cardinali_bio_barbarin_p.html Philippe BARBARIN on FIU's Cardinals Database (by Salvador Miranda): https://cardinals.fiu.edu/bios2003.htm#Barbarin Cardinal Philippe…

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֎Leonardo Ulrich Cardinal STEINER, O.F.M. (elevated 2022) 10:21

4M ago10:21

10:21

IMAGE CREDIT Elza Fiúza/Abr, CC BY 3.0 BR, via Wikimedia Commons LINKS Vatican bio of Cardinal Leonardo Ulrich STEINER: https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/documentation/cardinali_biografie/cardinali_bio_steiner_l.html Leonardo Ulrich STEINER on FIU's Cardinals Database (by Salvador Miranda): https://cardinals.fiu.edu/bios2022.htm#Steine…

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CONCLAVE ’25: LIVE and (obviously) UNEDITED: Date and plans 3:08

4M ago3:08

3:08

Including the future of Cardinal Numbers (hint: it's not changing)By Gregg Gassman

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CONCLAVE '25: Raising the Alarm: Schism by Dubias Means? 16:35

4M ago16:35

16:35

Not a spelling mistake, a pun. I do those. Search up "dubia letter" if you're scrathing your head over the title. LINKS Catholic Herald coverage of Cardinal Müller’s church split comments: https://thecatholicherald.com/cardinal-muller-warns-church-risks-split-if-orthodox-pope-not-chosen/ Apostolic Constitution Romano Pontifici Eligendo (1975): http…

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The Last Testament of Pope Francis 6:38

4M ago6:38

6:38

Bonus facts to make up for the earlier error: when the 1378 conclave rolled around, it had been 74 years since a Papal conclave taken place in Rome. Many of the participating Cardinals hadn't been born yet, with the only reasonably confirmed exception being the aged Pierre Flandrin, who had been a toddler. Testament of the Holy Father Francis: http…

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