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The Canterbury Fails
Marginal, minor, and absolutely unread Old and Middle English poetry,
paired with a thematically appropriate cocktail.
our latest fail
Join us as we shed some light on overlooked medieval texts
and enjoy a cocktail (or two…or three!) along the way.

HALL OF FAILS
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A live and in-person episode recorded in Kalamazoo Michigan at the International Congress on Medieval Studies featuring Usha Vishnuvajjala, Marty Schichtman, Laurie Finke, S.C. Kaplan, Sarah Baechle, Erin Sweany, and Dana Oswald. Decapitated wolves! Penis pilgrimage! Terrible romance! Fun was had by all.
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In this stunt episode, David and Matt adventure downtown to a super fancy cocktail lab and--switching it up--attempt to match a medieval text to the drink. Amazing cocktail and mainstream (non-Fail) text. An ambient noise odyssey in self-consciousness, grotesque wealth, and canonical literature. Special thanks to our very cool bartender and bonus thanks to our audio engineer splice-master.
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A mediocre and short (thankfully) Old English encomium for Edmund that confuses Danes and Vikings paired with a rich and potent New York transplant cocktail. And David got one of those cherries he likes.
four SEASONS of fails
Season Four is here! Get ready for more medieval texts,
and some drinks to wash them down.
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Got a medieval poem that deserves its moment in the spotlight,
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