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Knights and Swords and Shields
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We have talked about the Medieval time period, but we haven't dedicated a good amount of time to discussing the ABSOLUTE HORROR that is Medieval combat. Cam and Izzy break down all their favorite weapons and combat skills from times of old in this episode; it's all knights and swords and shields. So if you thought your plate carrier and ballistic helmet were heavy, how about donning a suit of steel armor to then hurl your two handed battle ax into the iron helm of your opponent. That's freaking heavy.
A spirited game of "Knights of the Wrong Table" ends the episode in what is sure to be remembered as "a game that ended the episode."
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pop-culture-field-manual--5956105/support.
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A spirited game of "Knights of the Wrong Table" ends the episode in what is sure to be remembered as "a game that ended the episode."
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pop-culture-field-manual--5956105/support.
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We have talked about the Medieval time period, but we haven't dedicated a good amount of time to discussing the ABSOLUTE HORROR that is Medieval combat. Cam and Izzy break down all their favorite weapons and combat skills from times of old in this episode; it's all knights and swords and shields. So if you thought your plate carrier and ballistic helmet were heavy, how about donning a suit of steel armor to then hurl your two handed battle ax into the iron helm of your opponent. That's freaking heavy.
A spirited game of "Knights of the Wrong Table" ends the episode in what is sure to be remembered as "a game that ended the episode."
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pop-culture-field-manual--5956105/support.
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A spirited game of "Knights of the Wrong Table" ends the episode in what is sure to be remembered as "a game that ended the episode."
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pop-culture-field-manual--5956105/support.
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