Pontifacts: Ranking the Popes
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Bry and Fry host a slightly blasphemous papal history podcast, ranking the Popes from Peter to LEO XIV. #Rexypod
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‼️HOUSEKEEPING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
In the High Middle Ages, our episodes are getting longer! To be sustainable, we are making scheduling changes to accomodate the demand on editing/QA/admin: our episodes will now come out 2 weeks from recording - which for the MOST part, won't look any different.
In the High Middle Ages, our episodes are getting longer! To be sustainable, we are making scheduling changes to accomodate the demand on editing/QA/admin: our episodes will now come out 2 weeks from recording - which for the MOST part, won't look any different.
Some of the rexypods are hosting a King of the Castle game on our YouTube right now! Come join them!
(We're absent thanks to migraines but may pop in if we get the chance!)
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(We're absent thanks to migraines but may pop in if we get the chance!)
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King of the Rexy Castle 3.0!
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January 18, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Some of the rexypods are hosting a King of the Castle game on our YouTube right now! Come join them!
(We're absent thanks to migraines but may pop in if we get the chance!)
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(We're absent thanks to migraines but may pop in if we get the chance!)
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Pope watch: Pope Leo's portrait at St Paul's outside the walls is ready!! This is the image we will be evaluating him on for Faciem Sanctus when we get there, how do you think he'll score!?
Wow #Pope Leo XIV is Presented with a 15,000-piece Mosaic of Himself for the Papal Basilica Saint Paul Outside the Walls - VIDEO
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January 15, 2026 at 1:51 AM
Pope watch: Pope Leo's portrait at St Paul's outside the walls is ready!! This is the image we will be evaluating him on for Faciem Sanctus when we get there, how do you think he'll score!?
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Pope Leo 2026 vibes.
January 1, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Pope Leo 2026 vibes.
More to look forward at this year's intelligent speech!! @intelligentspeech.bsky.social
Thanks so much to Bry @pontifactspod.bsky.social and Ben @w2wpodcast.bsky.social for bringing me into the proceedings!
This year I will be a moderator as well as presenting, so be sure to watch out for me there!
This year I will be a moderator as well as presenting, so be sure to watch out for me there!
January 2, 2026 at 12:38 AM
More to look forward at this year's intelligent speech!! @intelligentspeech.bsky.social
Don't forget that we are speaking at Intelligent Speech 2026! You can get your tickets now at an early bird discount at intelligentspeechonline.com and if you use code POPE at checkout, you can get even more savings!
December 21, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Don't forget that we are speaking at Intelligent Speech 2026! You can get your tickets now at an early bird discount at intelligentspeechonline.com and if you use code POPE at checkout, you can get even more savings!
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Intelligent Speech 2026 is just two months away, and our early bird ticket discount is still in effect until December 31st!
We are extremely pleased to announce INTELLIGENT SPEECH ONLINE 2026! Join us on February 28th, 2026, for History's greatest Companions and Rivals!
Tickets are on sale now: intelligentspeechonline.com
Your ticket covers live attendance, as well as all sessions recorded to watch at your leisure.
Tickets are on sale now: intelligentspeechonline.com
Your ticket covers live attendance, as well as all sessions recorded to watch at your leisure.
December 21, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Intelligent Speech 2026 is just two months away, and our early bird ticket discount is still in effect until December 31st!
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Come along for great talks by @pontifactspod.bsky.social, @historyofpersia.bsky.social, @totalusrankium.bsky.social, @adventofcomp.bsky.social, @ourfakehistory.bsky.social, and so many other history buffs!
You can't lose: Use PLAY at checkout.
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You can't lose: Use PLAY at checkout.
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December 21, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Come along for great talks by @pontifactspod.bsky.social, @historyofpersia.bsky.social, @totalusrankium.bsky.social, @adventofcomp.bsky.social, @ourfakehistory.bsky.social, and so many other history buffs!
You can't lose: Use PLAY at checkout.
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You can't lose: Use PLAY at checkout.
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Ali had to row across a lake in apology, will Fry have to WALK TO CANOSSA?!
@pontifactspod.bsky.social Three words: Gregory the Peaceable.
December 10, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Ali had to row across a lake in apology, will Fry have to WALK TO CANOSSA?!
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You know, I have to remind myself that as Gregory is humiliating the Emperor it's only been 30 years since the rock bottom of the Papacy under the demon from hell. I'd always assumed that it was a more steady recovery from the Pornocracy yet it's gone from 0 to 11 real quick!
December 9, 2025 at 9:07 PM
You know, I have to remind myself that as Gregory is humiliating the Emperor it's only been 30 years since the rock bottom of the Papacy under the demon from hell. I'd always assumed that it was a more steady recovery from the Pornocracy yet it's gone from 0 to 11 real quick!
Haha! What do you all think?
He’s an absolute dead ringer for Christopher Walker in the mosaic portrait. Look at the eyes and the furrowed brow and the pursed mouth.
Someone else tell me you see my vision. I spent the whole episode imagining Walken’s line deliveries when telling people they’re excommunicated.
Someone else tell me you see my vision. I spent the whole episode imagining Walken’s line deliveries when telling people they’re excommunicated.
December 9, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Haha! What do you all think?
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Hildebrand is still demanding a lot of our time 950 years later!
December 8, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Hildebrand is still demanding a lot of our time 950 years later!
Introducing our final episode of the year, which is also our longest to date, Pope Gregory VII!
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159. Gregory VII | PONTIFACTS: Ranking the Popes
They finally got him! Despite being the hide and seek champion, Hildebrand has finally been cornered into being pope. And what a papacy he will have! In his episode (now officially our longest episode...
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December 8, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Introducing our final episode of the year, which is also our longest to date, Pope Gregory VII!
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In case you were wondering how Pontifacts is gearing up for the holiday season, this week in the Conclave we are hosting both a recorded reading of the next chapters of the Bad Book (IYKYK), and a screening of The Carpenter's Son (Yes, that Nichols Cage Jesus Horror Film) for #Pontiplex
✨Festive ✨
✨Festive ✨
December 7, 2025 at 7:22 PM
In case you were wondering how Pontifacts is gearing up for the holiday season, this week in the Conclave we are hosting both a recorded reading of the next chapters of the Bad Book (IYKYK), and a screening of The Carpenter's Son (Yes, that Nichols Cage Jesus Horror Film) for #Pontiplex
✨Festive ✨
✨Festive ✨
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Now, what you hear is not a test, I'm rapping to the beat
And me, the groove, and my friends are gonna try to move your feet
You see, I am Pontifex and I'd like to say hello
And me, the groove, and my friends are gonna try to move your feet
You see, I am Pontifex and I'd like to say hello
November 23, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Now, what you hear is not a test, I'm rapping to the beat
And me, the groove, and my friends are gonna try to move your feet
You see, I am Pontifex and I'd like to say hello
And me, the groove, and my friends are gonna try to move your feet
You see, I am Pontifex and I'd like to say hello
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Finally getting some theological clarity on the ethics of reclining in one’s plane seat
November 29, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Finally getting some theological clarity on the ethics of reclining in one’s plane seat
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Introducing Pope Alexander II!
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158. Alexander II | PONTIFACTS: Ranking the Popes
Pope Alexander II might not have been the holiest member of his family, but he still certainly left an impact. In his episode, we discuss the Patarines, the fallout of In Nomine Domini, and the Norman...
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November 24, 2025 at 4:54 PM
If you got a copy of the episode with crunched audio, we have reuploaded the file and it should be back to normal. Thank you to our quick listening audio-exorcists who notified us of the issue!
Introducing Pope Alexander II!
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158. Alexander II | PONTIFACTS: Ranking the Popes
Pope Alexander II might not have been the holiest member of his family, but he still certainly left an impact. In his episode, we discuss the Patarines, the fallout of In Nomine Domini, and the Norman...
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November 24, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Introducing Pope Alexander II!
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‼️HOUSEKEEPING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
In the High Middle Ages, our episodes are getting longer! To be sustainable, we are making scheduling changes to accomodate the demand on editing/QA/admin: our episodes will now come out 2 weeks from recording - which for the MOST part, won't look any different.
In the High Middle Ages, our episodes are getting longer! To be sustainable, we are making scheduling changes to accomodate the demand on editing/QA/admin: our episodes will now come out 2 weeks from recording - which for the MOST part, won't look any different.
November 17, 2025 at 12:29 AM
‼️HOUSEKEEPING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
In the High Middle Ages, our episodes are getting longer! To be sustainable, we are making scheduling changes to accomodate the demand on editing/QA/admin: our episodes will now come out 2 weeks from recording - which for the MOST part, won't look any different.
In the High Middle Ages, our episodes are getting longer! To be sustainable, we are making scheduling changes to accomodate the demand on editing/QA/admin: our episodes will now come out 2 weeks from recording - which for the MOST part, won't look any different.
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I wasn’t sure if you guys had seen this amazing picture of young Pope Leo looking like he just stepped out of the Blues Brothers, but I thought you’d appreciate it. HE’S ON A MISSION FROM GOD!
I wasn’t sure if you guys had seen this amazing picture of young Pope Leo looking like he just stepped out of the Blues Brothers, but I thought you’d appreciate it. HE’S ON A MISSION FROM GOD!
November 13, 2025 at 2:27 PM
@pontifactspod.bsky.social -
I wasn’t sure if you guys had seen this amazing picture of young Pope Leo looking like he just stepped out of the Blues Brothers, but I thought you’d appreciate it. HE’S ON A MISSION FROM GOD!
I wasn’t sure if you guys had seen this amazing picture of young Pope Leo looking like he just stepped out of the Blues Brothers, but I thought you’d appreciate it. HE’S ON A MISSION FROM GOD!
Introducing Pope Stephen IX!
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156. Stephen IX | PONTIFACTS: Ranking the Popes
Pope Stephen IX is the last Pope Stephen in history thusfar! In his episode, we discuss his very odd choices, both around family and power.
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October 20, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Introducing Pope Stephen IX!
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Pontifacts will be speaking at Intelligent Speech 2026! Tickets are on sale now!!
We are extremely pleased to announce INTELLIGENT SPEECH ONLINE 2026! Join us on February 28th, 2026, for History's greatest Companions and Rivals!
Tickets are on sale now: intelligentspeechonline.com
Your ticket covers live attendance, as well as all sessions recorded to watch at your leisure.
Tickets are on sale now: intelligentspeechonline.com
Your ticket covers live attendance, as well as all sessions recorded to watch at your leisure.
October 15, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Pontifacts will be speaking at Intelligent Speech 2026! Tickets are on sale now!!
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Exciting news! Jamie and I will be keynote speakers in next year's Intelligent Speech Conference! (28th Frb 2026) More information in the the announcement episode. But tickets are on sale - use our discount code!(Rankium)
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October 15, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Exciting news! Jamie and I will be keynote speakers in next year's Intelligent Speech Conference! (28th Frb 2026) More information in the the announcement episode. But tickets are on sale - use our discount code!(Rankium)
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We are extremely pleased to announce INTELLIGENT SPEECH ONLINE 2026! Join us on February 28th, 2026, for History's greatest Companions and Rivals!
Tickets are on sale now: intelligentspeechonline.com
Your ticket covers live attendance, as well as all sessions recorded to watch at your leisure.
Tickets are on sale now: intelligentspeechonline.com
Your ticket covers live attendance, as well as all sessions recorded to watch at your leisure.
October 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM
We are extremely pleased to announce INTELLIGENT SPEECH ONLINE 2026! Join us on February 28th, 2026, for History's greatest Companions and Rivals!
Tickets are on sale now: intelligentspeechonline.com
Your ticket covers live attendance, as well as all sessions recorded to watch at your leisure.
Tickets are on sale now: intelligentspeechonline.com
Your ticket covers live attendance, as well as all sessions recorded to watch at your leisure.
We're coming to the age where Popes have heraldry to look at! And we need a clever name for this segment, that would work with our bad latin. If anyone has any suggestions, they are welcome!
October 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
We're coming to the age where Popes have heraldry to look at! And we need a clever name for this segment, that would work with our bad latin. If anyone has any suggestions, they are welcome!
Introducing Pope Victor II! Can he measure up to Leo IX?
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155. Victor II | PONTIFACTS: Ranking the Popes
Following behind the juggernaut of Pope Leo IX, Victor II decides to follow his model in many ways. In his episode, we discuss incredible regencies, important councils, and Florence, for the first tim...
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October 6, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Introducing Pope Victor II! Can he measure up to Leo IX?
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