The Canterbury Fails

A fiery blast of excommunication ritual with a literally on fire tequila citrus blowout. 

An alchemical slog in Middle English prose matched by a neoplatonically perfect cure-all.

God and his army protects every last one of your weird little body parts, while you sip a herbal smoky kick to the the triform brain (and liver).

A late medieval music theory complaint and literally the best most bonkers depraved monk freak show mock-gothic novel paired with a gin-soaked tea (do re mi!) and repugnant Jolly Rancher retro-cocktail. With awesome special guest stars Kandice Sharren and Kate Moffatt. 

An elegant and informed exposition of John the Baptist's birth paired with a cloudy red seafood drink. 

A pedantic grind about table manners with a syrupy cocktail for babies.

The hosts announce a live recording event in Kalamazoo, inviting participants and proposals for an interactive experience. They delve into intriguing micro-fails, including messy 10th-century marginalia from Boga in the Durham Gospels, sparking a debate on its purpose. The conversation shifts to Hoccleve’s Series, exploring themes of illness and exile, enriched by a fascinating link to Ovid's work. To wrap things up, they taste test a unique cider-beer hybrid, sharing their flavorful ratings.

A maligned Harley lyric about birds in a lady's underclothes paired with a whale-poop tinged concoction: a cetaeceous sazerac.

Dive into the world of Old English homilies, exploring their role in medieval liturgy. Discover how these sermons convey Biblical teachings and their comforting tone during Pentecost. Famous examples like the Blickling Homilies showcase a variety of formats, from formal to narrative. Amidst intriguing discussions on longing and the embodiment of Christ, the hosts whip up a delicious Old-Fashioned cocktail to celebrate the occasion. Sip along as they rate the homily while delivering laughs and insights into this overlooked gem.

Dive into a quirky 15th-century fishing handbook by a chill nun as the hosts unravel its intriguing history and questionable authorship. Discover the meditative art of fishing versus the thrill of hunting. The discussion spans ethics in fishing and the humorous nuances of live-bait tips. Sip on the Angler cocktail while exploring the moral dilemmas of pike versus the healing nature of tench. The text reveals a fascinating glimpse into gentlemanly pursuits, community knowledge, and the balance of recreation and stewardship.