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As we go forward in this series, what I hope you’re beginning to get a sense of from both the WelshCast and all the other shows focusing on the so called Dark Ages, is how fragmented life in Britain was at this point in history.
That sense of a thoroughly diverse Island is definitely coming across in the episodes in my opinion.
This is one of the best podcast series I’ve ever listened to. You’re doing an awesome job. I’ve read quite a few books on British history, and you’re drawing a better picture of some things than anything I’ve read. (And I agree with Luke.)
I’m interested in references to real people and events that show up in mythology, so feel free to throw in as much of that as you can. And linguistics. Cheers! :)
I really enjoy the podcast.
Gave you 5 stars in iTunes!
Thank you so much! :)
For the past 20 episodes or so I have been thinking about the culture aspect and how it can be local/more widespread, so this episode pleased me. One of the thoughts that have gone through my head as I have worked my way up to this point is that due to among other things the internet and travel I probably have more in common culturally with Jamie (nerd culture, living in a hipster city, roughly same age and probably roughly same socioeconomic background, to name a few things), almost halfway around the world (well, around the northern hemisphere anyway), than I do with many people geographically close to me, how subcultures have gone international and taken the place of national culture to some degree or other, and how DIFFERENT this is just from, well, just 50 years ago, and even more extreme if I go back to my grandparents’ childhood or further back all the way back to the time we are speaking about, which Jamie brought up in this episode. Anyway my thoughts just coalesced and I felt the need to express my thoughts on the internet (as one does).
Thanks for a great show – I am almost afraid of catching up because what will I do all day then?!
Yeah, we’ve never seen anything like what we are experiencing now. Back in the day I was a pretty hardcore goth, and the internet was still young (it was the late 90s). But even then, we had a global community where I was in contact via IRC, ICQ, Listserv, and other things with goths all around the world. It’s staggering to comprehend how much the internet has changed our lives when you think about it. :)
Hey Jamie,
I love the podcast, and I’m loving the use of music to punctuate your points. My burning question of the moment is…what is the background track from 35:10 to 35:46? :)
Are you doing any more trips to England? I’m based here, and would love to catch up with you guys for a leg or two.
That was Enigma – Mea Culpa or, as it’s known throughout most of the dorms of Gen Xers, “that sex song.”
And I’ll be doing another trip to the UK sometime within the next year. I’ll keep everyone posted.
Ah, I thought it sounded familiar (I’m Gen-Y, so I JUST missed out…)! Thanks for your speedy reply.
Yes, please let us all know when you make the 2016 trip. I love my (adopted) home and would love to come along. I’ve bought a small Bluetooth speaker to listen to your podcasts before bed. Most enjoyable, indeed! :)