Our epic journey through the Martial Career of Conghal Cláiringhneach culminates in men standing waist deep in blood. We confront the very questions that have haunted this saga—was the bloodshed truly necessary, or merely the predictable outcome of a society ruled by blade and honor?
Note: When this episode was recorded, it originally was meant to be for season 6. However, as a result of further research, we decided to start with the Mythological Cycle in Season 6. This is now considered the Irish Kingdoms Pilot Season.
We begin the The Martial Career of Conghal Cláiringhneach with a river of bloodshed, created by the ridiculous demands of honor culture. Witness the raw power of a warrior said to have split a boat in two with nothing but his bare hands. Discover why hurling insults at your monarch might not be the worst strategic decision when swords are drawn and lives hang in the balance.
Note: When this episode was recorded, it originally was meant to be for season 6. However, as a result of further research, we decided to start with the Mythological Cycle in Season 6. This is now considered the Irish Kingdoms Pilot Season.
We return with a king who is the worst kind of father. Hear us both be disgusted with history.
Trigger Warning: SA/Incest 13:29 - 14:35
Note: When this episode was recorded, it originally was meant to be for season 6. However, as a result of further research, we decided to start with the Mythological Cycle in Season 6. This is now considered the Irish Kingdoms Pilot Season.
Blood pools beneath the High King's corpse as his own brother clutches the fatal dagger, still warm with betrayal. In ancient Ireland, where oaths were sacred and kinship divine, Ugaine Mor's murder unleashes a tale of passionate love, horrific brutality, savage vengeance, and the terrible price of breaking an unbreakable vow. Some debts can only be paid in fire & blood.
Note: When this episode was recorded, it originally was meant to be for season 6. However, as a result of further research, we decided to start with the Mythological Cycle in Season 6. This is now considered the Irish Kingdoms Pilot Season.
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Protagonists: King Cobthach Cóel Breg, King Labraid Lorc
How many children is too many? We dive into the legendary reign of a man who fathered an astonishing number of offspring, redefining what it means to leave a legacy. Hear a saga of love, betrayal, and a mystical dagger that sealed the fate of kings.
Note: When this episode was recorded, it originally was meant to be for season 6. However, as a result of further research, we decided to start with the Mythological Cycle in Season 6. This is now considered the Irish Kingdoms Pilot Season.
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Protagonists: King Ugaine Mor, Queen Kessair
We start of our adventure through the beginnings of Ancient Ireland and explore the life of an Irish Queen who bent reality to her will.
Note: When this episode was recorded, it originally was meant to be for season 6. However, as a result of further research, we decided to start with the Mythological Cycle in Season 6. This is now considered the Irish Kingdoms Pilot Season.
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Protagonists: Queen Macha Mong Ruad, Prince Ugaine Mor