Podcast #26 Renaissance Festival Games 
Hello and Hip hip huzzah and welcome to The Ren-fest Experience Podcast
Music Break - “Mayhem”, Sloanwolfe - Sloanwolfe
Days of Yore History Lesson
Card and Board Games

• Frussi and Basetta, are some card games popular during the renaissance. Chess was likewise a favorite board game during this time. It was said the game was played in Florence as early as the 14th century.
  
  
• One of the popular ball games during that era was Pallone, wherein a ball had to be struck by a person using his fist. The object of the game was for the players not to let the said ball rest on their side of the field. Another ball game played during that time was Maglio wherein a ball had to be knocked to a certain spot. The player who knocked the ball to a spot nearest to the “goal” was declared the winner. The game was said to have been popularized in Florence in the 15th century.
  
  
• Football was another favorite game during the Renaissance time period. It was played in Florence during the republican rule. The game was particularly popular during the 16th century as young men of 25 per team battled to bring their football to the other side of the goal. Interestingly, the game was called Calcio during those times, a name that is still used to refer to the modern-day game.
  
  
• The Pome which is a game of skill and strength, was also played during that time. The game had players throwing a spear at a hanged apple. They were allowed to run to get more momentum in taking aim at the target.
  

Sports

- Jousting was a competition between two knights on horse-back, wherein each knight tried to knock the other off his mount. Jousting was at the peak of its popularity in the 14th to 16th centuries.

- other outdoor type of games include badminton, croquet, and tennis

- People in the renaissance played with balls made out of animal bladder, wood, and cloth. Dolls and toy solider were used for children play.

- Early forms of bowling and tennis were played. Children, and adults, played with balls made of animal bladders, cloth and wood. Hobby horses, dolls, toy soldiers made from clay and wood; and small wooden "play" swords were also known to exist at the time, for children.
- Swordsmanship, previously used in battle, was refined into the sport of Fencing and of course Archery a past time then is still played today.

Games at Renaissance festivals – darts and archery, Jacob's ladder, dunking booths, Human chess games, and other games of chance like trying to land a ping pong ball in a tankard. Music, dancing, and plays are also great ways to have fun at renaissance festivals.

Jacob's Ladder The trick is balance – keeping it centered all the while moving the one hand and the opposite foot at the same time when climbing the ladder until you reach the top.

Games outside of renaissance festivals include computer role playing games and there are many to choose from or the Sims Medieval game – simulating life in a renaissance or medieval village. Board games like Backgammon and chess are still popular. Try Carcossone, a puzzle like game where you build roads, castles and fields to gain points where the one with the most points wins. And you can't forget, as a kid – string games like cats in the cradle, hop scotch, and group games like London Bridges, Ring Around the Rosey and Red Rover.
References
http://www.renaissance-spell.com/Renaissance-Games.html
http://www.erasofelegance.com/history/renaissancelife.html
Music Break – Past time with Good Company, Elizabethan Syngers Sing We and Chant It.
Interview with Mac Gregor Games
Music Break - “Briefcase No. 1”, Uncivilized, Tartanic
Tavern Talk News

- MN Fire – Sept. 30 A fire damaged was started in one of the food booths and spread damaging booths such as Scotch Eggs, the pizza booth, the soup booth and the sub booth.

- Article “Don't go to a renaissance festival for a history lesson” (http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/130587713.html )

- Fires in Houston forces changes in what's going on at the Ren-fest

In years past, the festival has had a nightly fireworks display, but this year there will be a light show instead. The Magnolia Fire Department will be on hand each night, just in case. Smoking is now prohibited in the parking lot and campfires are not permitted in the campgrounds. Only propane devices are allowed for cooking. For more info go to their website www.txrenfest.com ww.click2houtson.com
www.myfoxhouston.com

Check out our website www.therenfestexperiencepodcast.com and sister site www.therenfestexperiencepodcast.podbean.com We are on Facebook (www.facebook.com/therenfestexperiencepodcast ) and Twitter - @RenfestPodcast
Toast
He who goes to bed, and goes to bed sober,
Falls as the leaves do, and dies in October;
But he who goes to bed, and does so mellow,
Lives as he ought to, and dies a good fellow.
--Parody on Fletcher.
Final Song – “Victor” by Wine and Alchemy, What Dreams May Come

Podcast #25 Talk Like a Pirate Day
Greetings to all celebrating Talk Like a Pirate Day this Sept. 19th!
Music Break – Pyrates Royale, “Simple Gifts” - Tales from, the Brigatine.
Chesapeake Bay Pirate Tales
Some famous ones are Black Beard and Capt Kid. Chesapeake Bay was home of several privateers including oyster pirates
Chesapeake Pirate tales, according to chesapeakebay.net.
1. The tale of Davis, Wafer and Hinson,
2. The story of William Kidd , a.k.a. Captain Kid
Music Break - “Sam Gone Away” - My Lady's Cutlass, We Be Pirates
How to talk like a Pirate Tips Basic and Advanced
Music Break – Hey Nunnie Nunnie, “Pirate Nuns”, Cruisin'
Question and Answers about Pirates
Music Break – “Boat Song” - O'Danny Girls, Silante News
Good N ews – The Texas Renaissance Festival is a Go! Despite threating wildfires, they have not threatened the faire. Their fair starts October 8th and to learn more about TRF go to texrenfest.com
Bad News – On August 22 was fire hit Scarborogh Renaissance Festival with one fatal injury. As reported by Steve Stoller of WFAA ...
AZ Ren-fest is holding auditions for their 2012 season. The dates of the auditions are from Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. For more info go to Azrenfest.com
Discount ren-fair tickets info.
The Ren-fest Experience Podcast news. To get the latest news on the podcast, go to www.therenfestexperiencepodcast.com or follow us on Facebook or Twitter - @Renfestpodcast . To download our podcast go to www.therenfestexperiencepodcast.podbean.com or Itunes.
Toast - Though life is now pleasant and sweet to the sense, We'll be damnably mouldy a hundred years hence.
For our final song of the day we're going to go back to The Pyrates Royale with the song Good Ale off their album Good Ale. For their website and all others mentioned, go to our show notes and our website links page of our website. Have a great week – and an even better weekend at your favorite renaissance faire. Until we meet again... May all your Day's Be Ren-fest Days! AARRR...
Music Break – The Pyrates Royale, “Good Ale” Hello Sailor

  Intro – Who, what, when, where, questions about the MN ren-fest. For more info do go to their website www.renaissancefest.com-  Interview with the Dregs – www.the-dregs.net
Music Break
Chant Araby – Birch Deitz Malotky, Harmony
Rolling Down to Old Maui – Four Pints Shy, Tip Heavily www.myspace.com/498553687
Faire Friends interview
Music Break - Mick McGuire - The Langers Ball – www.thelagersball.com
Commentary about the faire
Puke and Snot show
Music Break - Tell Me Ma – The Black Velvet Band, Hills of Connemara
Review of the Faire
Tavern Talk News
- Hurricane Irene and East Coast Ren-faires
- Visit our show notes on our website for links on those.
- Future episodes will include one on games during the renaissance and another live one, this time from Maryland. To learn more about our podcast episodes visit our website www.therenfestexperiencepodcast.com. They can be downloaded via Itunes and podbean – that sister website is www.therenfestexperiencepodcast.podbean.com . We love being social with all of our fans via Facebook and Twitter – our Twitter account is @Renfestpodcast where on both networks we let everyone know what is new with the podcast and what is going on in the ren-fest world.
- Before we sign off here is one last song my We hope you enjoyed this episode and as always May All Your Days Be Ren-fest Days. So long!
-  Final Song - We Be Pirates – My Lady's Cutlass, We Be Pirates. www.myspace.com/myladyscutlass

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Intro to the show

Empty Hats - “Happy Man”, 5

The story behind the podcast – It all started with listening to Marc Gunn's “Renaissance Festival Music podcast...

Marc Gunn - “Kilted for Her Pleaseure”, Kilted for Her Pleasure.

Cousin interview

Hack and Slash commercial with O'Danny Girls

Behind the podcast – Story 1 - The Rogues Interview

Sloanwolfe live performance

Behind the podcast – Story 2 – Whiskey Drinking.

Medieval Baebes - “How Death Comes” Worldes Blysse

The future of The Ren-Fest Experience Podcast
1. Visit about 3-4 renaissance faires and of course report on them. Our next episode will be a live one so do come back to hear which faire Sir Mark and I will be going to. There is a hint about where that might be in our last episode #22.
2. Get more interviews and use some for those for both recordings at fairs as well as themed podcasts. This is where I want to talk to folks like King Henry the VIII and Queen Elizabeths, street actors, and more artisans to enhance the quality of the podcasts.
3. Finally get the marketplace section of the website up and running with cool items to purchase that not only help fund the podcast, but also allow you to have more fun at ren-fests.
4.  Get more variety of music and taking some extra time to contact more musical groups and purchase more music as well.
5.  Lastly, I admit I have been slacking in churning out episodes and the next step is to do something about it. My new goal, for myself is to devote a few extra minutes a day to organizing and recording more episodes. And when I can't do a full episode, I will not only let folks know but release mini episodes until a more full one can be released.
Go to our website www.therenfestexperiencepodcast.com or www.therenfestexperiencepodcast.podbean.com .
Final Toast
The Interpreters - “Parting Glass” Be Gentle

Greetings. Today's episode is all about hunting and animals.
Music Break – O' Danny Girls “Moose Song”, Slainte!
Days of Yore History Lesson Part 1 - Falconry
- Background info about falconry
- Visit to your State Wildlife Resource Agency to request the package of information pertaining to falconry if you wish to learn more about falconry.
- Two good resources for falconry education and equipment is Western Sporting – www.westernsporting.com or is it www.westernsporting.org. www.N-A-F-A.org
-  A few faires that support Falconry
   Royal Gauntlet Falconry, The Great Plains Renaissance Festival
   Birds of Prey Show, The Arizona Renaissance Festival
   Earth Quests Birds of Prey, New York Renaissance Festival
Music Break – The Merry Wives of Windsor “The Bird Song” Happy Endings
Music Break – Wolgemut “The Nobel Cockerel”, Shauspiluden II
Days of Yore History Lesson Part 2 – Fox Hunting and Medieval Hunting Dog Breeds
Music Break – Merry Wives of Windsor “ Old Daddy Fox”, Here's to Men
Tavern Talk
- The Olde World Renaissance Faire of Twig, MN canceled their 2011 season due to financial reasons.
- Lisa requests your attendance to The Salem MA ( the Witch city) Renaissance Village Days. This event is taking place at Pioneer Village, in Salem MA. Renaissance Days are Sep 24 &25. Oct 1 &2nd. A Masked Costume Ball is held Oct 7 & 14. 2011. Visit www.SalemRen.com for more info.
- Podcast news: Sir Mark and I planning on going to the Minnesota ren-fest sometime this faire season.
- In addition, this August marks our 1st anniversary of the podcast! A special anniversary edition podcast is in the works highlighting many of the interviews, music and stories from the 2010 – 2011 ren-faire season. Go to our facebook page – which is facebook.com/therenfestexperiencepodcast or Tweet me – the account is @Renfestpodcast about what episode or episodes you liked the most and why and I will try to do my best to include that in that shows highlights!
- Update the market place section of the podcast website – which is www.therenfestexperiencepodcast.com is still under construction. I have an artist friend who i helping to create a new logo for the podcast. The logo would replace the current logo and then be included on our website, and ultimately used for promotional items which I aim to add to the marketplace. I am toying with doing a coffee mug and t-shirt as well as including my own handmade candles.  All I ask to at least check out the marketplace – see it's progress and if you feel moved to buy something or even give a donation.
-   Lastly, go to our sister website to download these podcasts – www.therenfestexperiencepodcast.podbean.com . Subscribe there or on Itunes.  While you are subscribing add a 1-2 sentence review rating the podcast. Every little bit helps.
Toast -
The horse and mule live thirty years
And never knows of wines and beers.
The goat and sheep at twenty die
Without a taste of scotch or rye.
The cow drinks water by the ton
And at eighteen is mostly done.
The dog at fifteen cashes in
Without the aid of rum or gin.
The modest, sober, bone-dry hen
Lays eggs for noggs and dies at ten.
But sinful, ginful, rum-soaked men
Survive three-score years and ten.
And some of us...though mighty few
Stay pickled 'til we're ninety-two.
Thanks again for listening to The Ren-fest Experience Podcast! Until we meet again – May all your days be ren-fest days! Faire well!
Music Break – Hawke, “The Unicorn” Out of the Nest.

Podcast #22 Faerie Day
Greetings and welcome! Today we are celebrating Faerie Day! This magical day occurs on June 24th and started artist by the name of Jessica Galbreth
Music Break “Lady Faery” by Brobdingnagian Bards – A Celtic Renaissance Festival,
www.marcgunn.com
Days of Yore History Lesson – resources are from www.faerieday.com and wikipedia
Faeries – The who, what, when and where...
Books about Faeries...
The Secret Commonwealth of Elves Fauns and Fairies byRobert Kirk (1690)
The fairy Faith in Celtic Countries by W Y Evans-Wentz (1911)
Visions and Beliefs in the West of Ireland by Lady Gregory (1920)
The Celtic Twilight  W B Yeats (1911)
The Fairies in Tradition and Literature by Katherine Briggs (1965)
Faeriecraft Alicen & Neil Geddes Ward (2005)
Music Break - Janet Spahr, “Spoutwood Farie Song” off her album Hang Suasion
Faerie Facts
Twig the Faerie. www.twigthefaerie.com
The following are some fairy artisans to check out next time you are at a ren-fest
Christopher Lee Jarvis who does faerie photography – his website is www.ollure.com
Patrick Wise who does pixie sculptures – his website is http://web.mac.com/patrickwise/Sculptoons.com/Patrick_Wise.html
Fantasy Guild Studios offers fae and other types of leather masks (incredibly beautiful) – see the website www.fantasyguilde.com/directory/directory.html
Music Break
Emerald Rose, Con Suite - “Faeries Stole my Keys” www.emeraldrose.com
Sarah Marie Mullen – King of the Faeries, The Wild Woods.
Tavern Talk News Segement
Texas Ren-fest is holding a job faire as they are looking for about 500 employees for their 2011 season. Go to their website for info on how to work for the TX Ren-fest.
Wildfires in TX are threatening the faire grounds...
The Maryland Ren-fest is offering more ticket options than 2 day and fairever passes.
Also, at MD they have announced some new acts has new acts this year which includes Barely Balanced, The Deuling Fools, Doctor Kaboom, The Danger Committee and the return of Medieval Baebes.
Find us on facebook via www.facebook.com/therenfestexperiencepodcast
Twitter via @Renfestpodcast.
Our websites are www.therenfestexperiencepodcast.com and www.therenfestexperiencepodcast.podbean.com.
Find us on Itunes and rate the podcast!
Final Toast - May your health be like the capital of Ireland-- Always Dublin!
Medieval Babes, Illuminations - “Sunrise”

A big hip, hip huzzah to all my Rennie listeners out there. I am your lovely host Lady Michelle and I am back!!! Today's episode is all about gypsies!

Music Break – Gypsophilla, “Galatian Dance”, Free Inside
Days of Yore History Lesson
- Gypsy culture – language, symbols and music...
Music Break – Medieval Baebes, “Dessert Rose”, Illumination
Days of Yore History Lesson continued Gypsy Culture – language, symbols, and music
Music Break – Circa Paleo, “Swedish Cantiga”, Eleven Lives www.circapaleo.com
Tavern Talk News
-  Website of the Day : Dombatribal.com
-   Sarasota Medival Fair is in need of artisans. Visit their website – www.sarasotamedievalfair.com .
-   We've got an app for that! - The Colorado has a ren-guide app which aids festival goers in finding shows, merchants, food and privies. Go to their website www.coloradorenaissance.com for more info.
-  Want to work for a ren-fest? Get your chance now through the Carolina Ren-fest as they are looking for a marketing intern. Go to www.royalfaires.com and follow the links to the Carolina Ren-fest to learn more about the position.
-  I'm adding a market place to the website – www.therenfestexperiencepodcast.com . Stay tuned for more info.
-   Future news about live podcasts at ren-fests. I will announce those I will be attending on a future podcast and via the twitter account for the podcast - @renfestpodcast. - in case you want to meet up at the fair and share ren-fest stories. P.S. Podcasts during the summer will be bi-weekly.
-  Email me, Lady Michelle with your news via our website www.therenfestexperiencepodcast.com . Download podcasts via Itunes or our sister wesbsite www.therenfestexperiencepodcast.podbean.com .
-  Final toast

Music Break “The Victor” by Wine and Alchemy off their album What Dreams May Come. www.wineandalchemy.com .

Introduction and fun facts about the Arizona Renaissance Festival. www.renfestinfo.com

Music Break – Cast in Bronze, Carol of the Bells (www.castinbronze.com)

Hey Nunnie Nunnie (www.heynunnienunnie.com)

Music Break – Wine and Alchemy, What Dreams May Come album – C'est la Fin
(www.wineandalchemy.com)

Don Juan and Miguel performance and interview (www.donjuanandmiguel.com)

Rating of the AZ Renaissance Festival

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Introduction

Walking around the fair commentary with Sir Mark

Live music by Tartanic

Interview with Adrien of Tartanic

Live performance with Ziltch the Tory Steller

Interview with Zilch the Tory Steller

Music Break – The Puckerbrush Players, “The Cuckoo's Nest” - Woodard's Greensleeves

Recap

Music Break – Sarah Maria Mullen, “Amoroso” - The Wild Woods

Podcast #17
Welcome. This St. Paddy's Day we'll dive in the realm of myth and folklore, devoting this episode to Irish Folklore. Today expect to learn more about the myths and truths behind not just the Leprechaun, but the banshee, Sidhe (Shee) and the Irish Pooka (Puka).
Music Break – Pandora Celtica, F'n Sharp - “Irish Rover”
Irish Folklore Tales – Leprechaun
Music Break – Marc Gunn, Soul of a Harper “ The Leprechaun, You're No Irish Laddie”
Irish Folklore Tales – Banshee and Sidhe
Music Break – Abby Green, Einini - “Beidh Aonoch Amarach
Irish Folklore Tales - Pooka
Music Break – Maidens IV, Emerald Fire “Rocks of Brawn”
Music Break - “The Merry Wives of Windsor, Happy Endings - “Oh Danny Boy”
Tavern Talk
-  Website of the Day – www.irish-sayings.com
-   If you can't get enough Irish folklore you may want to turn on your tv and watch Destination Truth, found on the Syfy channel at 7:00. The live 4 hour long episode will take the crew and viewers through the crumbling ruins of Duckett's Grove Castle in serach of the elusive banshee. See Syfy channel's website, syfy.com, for more info.
-   I'll be at the Arizona Ren-fest this weekend, March 19, 2011 - find me and introduce yourself.
-   Find all the info you can about The Ren-fest Experience podcast via these outlets – www.therenfestexperiencepodcast.com , www.therenfestexperiencepodcast.podbean.com , Itunes, on the Book of Face or on twitter – account @RenfestPodcast.
Toast: May your pockets be heavy, Your Heart be light, And may good luck pursue you each morning and night!
Music Break – Keltish, Keltish, “Parting Glass”