I recently got to sit down and talk with Gabe, the creator of the Papability Index, an algorithm that determines the likelihood of a cardinal to be pope. Together we discussed the creation of the formula, the factors, the most (and least) likely candidates, and how he has applied the formula to previous conclaves.
Find Gabe at: 2022-09-30 02:47:10 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello Poperoncinis!
We're getting closer and closer to being able to come back to the podcast, but since we're not making bonus content again quite yet, I am giving you this interview with James from the Other Half Podcast a week earlier than the normal feed, and I will continue to do so with all of the interviews I am currently lining up!
Thank you SO much for sticking with us duri...
2022-09-14 21:20:59 +0000 UTC View PostHello patrons,
We are saddened to report that one week after we had our interview with Pope Michael, he suffered a cerebral haemorrhage, and has been in critical care since. Today, August 2nd, Pope Michael died.
Rest in Peace, Pope Michael.
Additionally, we intended to post the interview on our main feed this month, but out of respect for his passing, we're going to hold off f...
2022-08-03 01:58:17 +0000 UTC View PostHello Poperoncinis!
It has been a while, thank you so much for staying with us during our unexpected and indefinite hiatus. Your support means the world to us, and ensures we will be able to continue making this podcast once everything settles in Fry's world. I am working on some new bonus content with special guests, and in September I will also be able to post our Intelligent Speech Pre...
2022-07-01 15:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello Poperonicinis, we have an extra bonus-bonus episode for you this month!
In May, Bry was invited to discuss the Illuminators of the Caucasus, St Gregory and St Nino, with Roberto Toro (affectionately known by his Pontifacts-appointed nickname "Robert Taco") of History of Saqartvelo Georgia, to launch his Patreon! And, he has graciously allowed us to share this episode with all ...
2022-06-01 14:01:03 +0000 UTC View PostHello Patrons
This is just a quick update to let you know that unfortunately, one of us is experiencing chaotic life events, and it has put some major obstacles in our production.
We're going to do our best to keep things going through the roughest period, but it has prevented us from getting a bonus episode out in April and stalled our main feed releases as well. We apologize...
2022-05-02 15:03:01 +0000 UTC View PostAre you ready for the biggest antipope since Hippolytus?!
In his episode, we discuss an ambitious and violent family, an illustrious career full of unique talents, arrests, depositions, exiles, so many excommunications and murders!
Sorry for the late post! Fry decided to switch to Firefox since Chrome broke and then couldn't log into anything.
2022-03-01 15:38:23 +0000 UTC
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Yet again, nothing happens. Well, okay, one thing happened.
2022-01-31 22:29:44 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello Poperoncinis, we hope you are all well
After a long hiatus, we have finally gotten our pins back on Etsy! https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/pontifactspod
Patrons of the 10$ tier and higher should have received a message with their discount code - but if you haven't, please let us know.
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It's time to watch the Pope Joan movie, based on the Donna Woolfolk Cross novel - which means there are even more liberties taken than the actual myth! During our evaluation of this very long film, we discuss diagnostically tasting pee, dickhole dads, potential hazing rituals, and far too many secret women.
As an FYI- We've enabled 'yearly memberships' at a 15% discount for those of you...
Its our first Antipope John!
In his episode, we discuss the Roman popular response to noble scheming, derangement and madness, and our umbrella-ella-ella-ellas-eh-eh-eh....
Hello Patrons
Its very likely that our Bonus episode this month is going to be late - it is recorded and being edited, but Fry has had an unexpected loss in her immediate family.
In the interim, as we did last year, we're posting our Agoraphobia segment -this special spooky pope segment was just released on the Agora feed, and in a month or so it will show up on our regular fe...
2021-10-29 16:46:40 +0000 UTC View PostWe are back with antipopes, in an entirely new way! We're bringing you the 21st century antipope, David Bawden, known as Pope Michael, or the "Pope in exile". In his episode, we discuss conclavism, sedevacantism, the unusual election, and the modern life the head of the "true church" lives.
Tickie, no!!
2021-09-30 22:04:14 +0000 UTC View PostHello Poperoncinis!
This is just an update to let you know we will also be pausing the Patreon billing for August, as we are not going to be able to be out of hiatus by then. In encouraging news, Fry has found a new place, but acquisition and the actual moving part means things are going to get more hectic before they get less hectic.
In the interim, I have secured two v...
2021-07-19 15:21:19 +0000 UTC View Post
Here it is, a solo bonus episode, but don't lose your head!
Join Bry as she talks about what a cephalophore saint is, famous cephalophores, and what purpose these saint stories might have played in the medieval landscape.
Thank you all so much for your ongoing support! We're overwhelmed by the incredible generosity of our listeners who have kept us going, blessed us with sources, an...
2021-06-28 16:01:05 +0000 UTC View PostHello Patrons!
I am still working to try and produce a solo bonus episode by the end of the month, but I also thought I would upload this. Just before the pandemic, while setting up my audio studio, I needed something to test record and send to Fry to get feedback on how everything sounded. And after a whimsical google, I came upon a collection of papal poetry and decided to use this as m...
2021-06-24 19:43:56 +0000 UTC View PostHello Patrons - we just wanted to let you know that we will be pausing the billing for Patreon funds for the month of July. We are going on temporary hiatus as Fry is in the process of surprise moving, which requires all of her time and energy, and we do not feel comfortable collecting funds while not producing content.
I'll be working hard at putting together a solo episode for the...
2021-06-21 15:25:52 +0000 UTC View PostWe're back with a couple more chapters of James Truax's bullshit! Join us as we continue through a story going god knows where!
2021-05-31 22:15:54 +0000 UTC View Post
Our Pins now have a home where they can be purchased, and we're releasing it here before they go public this week!
Patrons of the 10$ level will be getting their code. If you're seeing this post in the future and don't have an active code, please let us know and we'll generate one for you!
2021-05-24 22:44:09 +0000 UTC View PostThis month, we explore the lives of the patron saints of pharmacy and the Medici family, Saints Cosmas and Damian!
In their episode, we discuss unmercenary physicians, bosom serpents, talking camels, and the Miracle of the Black Leg!
Hello Patrons, we're very excited to announce that we have finally put our first order through for MERCH! These designs are being made into enamel pins!!
We'll have more details for you as the producer sends us proofs and then ships the product, and you patrons of the appropriate tier will get your discount codes as soon as theyre in hand!
2021-04-16 21:33:21 +0000 UTC View Post
Its another two for one! After the death of Paul I, the nobles of the Papal States, and the Lombards wanted their say in the papacy, and chaos ensues.
In their episode, we discuss the clash of major players - Duke Toto, Chris and Serg, and Desiderius - and the poor popes they installed. We have to deal with forcible ordinations, violence in church councils, and a whole communit...
2021-03-31 19:11:36 +0000 UTC View PostHere is a raw reread of the chapter Bry read this month, just in case she was hard to understand.
2021-03-01 03:47:14 +0000 UTC View PostYou voted, and here it is. For those of you just joining us, Bry's audio doubled. We'll have a secondary post with her chapter only.
Enjoy
Hello Patrons,
This month, we did a recording of the next 3 chapters of the Bad Book - the Pope's Granddaughter. It was once again, a very amusing amount of terrible, terrible writing.
However, we've had a massive technical issue - something went catastrophically wrong with Bry's audio, and it doubles with a very pronounced echo. And because it was a group recording captured with OBS,...
2021-02-28 18:16:42 +0000 UTC View Post
This month, Fry and Bry watched the controversial 1991 film, "The Pope Must Die!". We discuss the major criticisms of the "disrespect" of the Pope, the ridiculous plot, priestly workout videos, and just how Francis-like the whole thing seems!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Poperoncinis!
For the holiday season, we're bringing you a heavy hagiography covering the holiest family the 8th century has to offer.
We'll talk about Hunneberc, St Boniface, St Richard the Pilgrim, St Wuna, St Willibald, St Winibald, St Walburga, and Walpurgistnacht, and the Church of Satan. And because its saints... it gets weird.&n...
2020-12-31 19:08:59 +0000 UTC View PostWe've finished this season of hot garbage. Someone make us some compelling, exciting papal media with sensible plots and far less naked people. Is that too much to ask?
2020-11-30 19:21:32 +0000 UTC View PostThis month, we watch the Pope Francis documentary that's been getting a lot of news traction.
2020-11-01 01:40:46 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello Patrons! As part of joining the Agora Podcast Network, we participated in the "Agoraphobia" Halloween Special. This special spooky pope segment will be released on Halloween weekend on the Agora feed, and a week or so later on ours, but as a special thank you to patrons of all levels, we are posting it here for your early enjoyment.
Happy Halloween!
2020-10-19 22:44:41 +0000 UTC View Post