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The Saga of the European King - Podcast

The Saga of the European King

An audio drama that about a king of Medieval Europe who embarks on a quest and learns a lot about the world on the way, which wasn't really the stated the goal. The goal was to murder Winter.

Performed by Amy Sutton, Josh Crisp, Tom McNally and Ben Edwards
Special guest star Peter Marinker

Written and edited by Tom McNally

Music by Nicolai Roos, John Bartmann, Mano Camatsos and Sunny Cloud

Sound effects from freesound.org - see individual tracks for the many, many credits

Funny Fantasy Fiction Comedy Fiction Comedy
Update frequency
every 20 days
Average duration
15 minutes
Episodes
42
Years Active
2012 - 2021
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Chapter 20 - Our Daring Exploits

Chapter 20 - Our Daring Exploits

Life goes on even inside of a gigantic dugong. Everyone has settled down and found new roles and purpose except for Colonel Glowfist. He has found Gappy the reindeer and has a baffling plan to glitch…

00:15:38  |   Tue 20 Sep 2016
Chapter 19 - The Historic Siege of Castle Magnificent

Chapter 19 - The Historic Siege of Castle Magnificent

How did the King wind up in Viking prison? When did he last speak to his friends? Who becomes Europe's champion while he is away? And what happens when you keep playing Tower Defense after you've bui…

00:13:12  |   Fri 19 Aug 2016
'The Bitey Bop' by Nicolai Roos

'The Bitey Bop' by Nicolai Roos

Nobody can doubt that Bitey the Lion had a transformative effect on The Saga of the European King when he was introduced. Young viewers came in their millions, enthralled by his antics, disrespect fo…

00:01:48  |   Tue 19 Jul 2016
Chapter 18 - Come on Everybody and Do the Bitey Bop

Chapter 18 - Come on Everybody and Do the Bitey Bop

The King is trapped in a foreign prison. While his sword entertains his father's greatest enemy, the King meditates on his past adventures, previous episodes and spin-offs.  Which ghost of the past c…

00:17:49  |   Mon 18 Jul 2016
Chapter 17 - The Inside Of This Dugong Is Unpleasant And Wet

Chapter 17 - The Inside Of This Dugong Is Unpleasant And Wet

The King's friends have been patiently waiting for his return at the Kasteel van Laken in Brussels.

But when a souring love, several heart attacks and the increasing desperation of arch-villain Terro…

00:21:02  |   Fri 17 Jun 2016
Chapter 16 - Everything Will Be All Right When He Calls Back

Chapter 16 - Everything Will Be All Right When He Calls Back

The King has been missing for a long time. All of his friends who are not time-travellers are worried sick.

His friends who are time-travellers, however, have more pressing mysteries on their mind - …

00:14:46  |   Mon 16 May 2016
Previously On The Saga Of The European King

Previously On The Saga Of The European King

Previously on The Saga of the European King…

It's been a long time and a lot has happened. Maybe you’ve listened to Book One and maybe you haven’t. Either way, you might need a refresher course on th…

00:11:41  |   Fri 15 Apr 2016
Chapter 15 - We Have Learned and Grown From This Experience

Chapter 15 - We Have Learned and Grown From This Experience

The Ex-Queen makes her move and the King is caught at every disadvantage. The Irish, the birds, and a three-man tent meet in glorious, decisive battle as the King fights to keep his family exactly ho…

00:14:49  |   Sun 27 May 2012
Chapter 14 - Rise From Your Graves

Chapter 14 - Rise From Your Graves

The King comes back to life just in time to face the rampaging Irish hordes brought to his doorstep by his ex-wife. Queen Medb has also been brought back to life after being in Hell for however many …

00:09:43  |   Thu 24 May 2012
Chapter 13 - Let's Paint the Astral Plane Red My Dear

Chapter 13 - Let's Paint the Astral Plane Red My Dear

The King hits all of the nightclubs in an attempt to mend his broken heart, while the Adventure Team recruits a charming new friend who is also an ancient Irish queen. Nothing but the best for the Ad…

00:11:12  |   Wed 23 May 2012
Chapter 12 - A Quick Descent Into Hell

Chapter 12 - A Quick Descent Into Hell

The remaining members of the Adventure Team nip through Hell to take a shortcut only to engage in a comedy of manners with the Devil. They beat him up.

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00:05:10  |   Wed 23 May 2012
Chapter 11 - I Heart Hearts

Chapter 11 - I Heart Hearts

The King navigates through the netherworld to find his broken heart on the Astral Plane, though maybe this is a metaphor? Also, some stuff happened in the past that we should check out. Obviously thi…

00:13:18  |   Tue 22 May 2012
Chapter 10 - The King Is Dead But He's Got It Covered

Chapter 10 - The King Is Dead But He's Got It Covered

The King suffers all the inconveniences of death - no clothes, horrifying spectres, a tedious jog, but he at least has his new spirit guide, Sally Minefield, to show him the ropes.

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Written and edi…

00:10:54  |   Mon 21 May 2012
Chapter 09 - Everybody Listen To Pineycone Now

Chapter 09 - Everybody Listen To Pineycone Now

Pineycone, the Custodian of Europe, sets some public policy in the absence of the King. The bureaucrats of the court have to appease him but he won’t come down from the rafters.

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Written and edited…

00:08:06  |   Sun 20 May 2012
Chapter 08 - Everybody Out Of Our Way; Especially You, Ba'al

Chapter 08 - Everybody Out Of Our Way; Especially You, Ba'al

Ba'al Hadad, the Mesopotamian god of agriculture and thunder, is making trouble for General Magnificent's party. Can Cutty, the King’s sword, deliver a tongue-lashing stern enough to clear the path a…

00:06:07  |   Sat 19 May 2012
Chapter 07 - Is Love, Perhaps, Too Powerful? Discuss.

Chapter 07 - Is Love, Perhaps, Too Powerful? Discuss.

Distraught about Feelings, the King flashes back to key events in his awesome past and takes his friends along with him. The full story of his failed marriage to the Ex-Queen is revealed throughout h…

00:15:50  |   Fri 18 May 2012
Chapter 06 - Germany Is Cursed with Boring

Chapter 06 - Germany Is Cursed with Boring

The King has made the error that many conquerors made before him - Germany is so safe and well-designed that distracting side-quests and minigames are thin on the ground. Driven to desperate measures…

00:08:45  |   Thu 17 May 2012
Chapter 05 - Now There Is A Problem With These Goats

Chapter 05 - Now There Is A Problem With These Goats

The journey to establish a military foothold in the North has hit a shaggy problem - an unfeasible number of goats blocking the road. An old lady wants a troubling word with General Magnificent and o…

00:08:28  |   Wed 16 May 2012
Chapter 04 - We Hate Birds They Are Horrible Flappy Things

Chapter 04 - We Hate Birds They Are Horrible Flappy Things

Right out of the gate, the King and his Adventure Friends are set upon by dread enemies. Birds were new to this plane of reality in Medieval times, so you can imagine how terrifying it must have been…

00:08:23  |   Wed 16 May 2012
Chapter 03 - Presents Make The Goodbyes Less Hard

Chapter 03 - Presents Make The Goodbyes Less Hard

No journey of import could be legally approved in Medieval Europe without the imparting of thoughtful and powerful presents. Though the presents may be sweet, the goodbyes the King has to make are bi…

00:13:36  |   Tue 15 May 2012
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