Chivalry Today Podcast

Dr. Robert Lynn Horne, executive director of the International Scouting Museum, joins Scott to talk about the ideals of chivalry that guided Lord Robert Badon-Powell, founder of Scouting, to create the Scouting movement, and chivalry’s place in Scouting today, as Scouting in America celebrates its centennial. Plus: A talk with journalist Anna Bernasek, author of The Economics of Integrity; and a discussion on putting chivalry into reverse. Quicklinks — Learn more about the books and programs featured in this show by using the following links: • The International Scouting Museum • The Economics of Integrity by Anna Bernasek   Segment 1: Chivalry In Reverse Is it practical, or even possible for a woman to be “chivalrous” toward a man in society today? • Read Esquire Magazine’s take on how women can practice Reverse Chivalry in today’s world. • Below – Watch the segment from the morning talk show The Catch-Up, as two of the female hosts demonstrate what they believe is “chivalry in reverse” – which includes ignoring an elderly woman in need of help, leering at passing fellows, and groping men on the street (as their husbands watch from the studio). Is this what they think of as “chivalry”? Segment 2: Scouting With Chivalry When Lord Robert Baden-Powell founded the Scouting movement in 1908, his first handbook, Scouting For Boys, included an entire chapter on “chivalry.” Since then, chivalry has been one of the guiding principles of the Cub, Girl and Boy Scouts. Scouting in America is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year – a great time to reflect on the history and values of the code of chivalry today! • Learn more about the work and collections of the International Scouting Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada – the largest collection of Scouting memorabilia in the world; • Find out how the Scouts are celebrating their centennial, and find out how you can get involved! • Want your Scouts to learn more about chivalry? Find out how to schedule one of Chivalry Today’s popular live presentations for your Cub Scout, Boy Scout or Girl Scout meeting. Let your Scouts meet a real “knight in shining armor”!       Segment 3: Economics, Integrity and Chivalry • Buy The Economics of Integrity: From Dairy Farmers to Toyota, How Wealth Is Built on Trust and What That Means for Our Future, by Anna Bernasek; • Visit Anna Bernasek’s website to read more about her writing about investments, economics and other financial issues. Take The Chivalry Today Listener Challenge! Do you know someone “worthy” to be included in a list of the nine most chivalrous people who ever lived? If so (and we hope you do), then you need to take Chivalry Today’s Listener Challenge.   Next month on Episode 41: Scott interviews Stephen Knight, Prof. of English Literature at the University of Wales and author of Robin Hood: A Mythic Biography,

Podcast 40: Scouting With Chivalry

Scott interviews John Clements, director of the Association for Renaissance Martial Arts and author of the books Renaissance Swordsmanship and Medieval Swordsmanship, to learn how the ideals of chivalry shaped, and were reflected in the culture and practices of civilian and military combat training in the 16th and 17th centuries. Also: Learning the Art of Manliness and chivalry with Brett McKay, and a look at how chivalry spends a day in the park. Quicklinks — Buy the titles from authors interviewed in this show by using the following links: • Renaissance Swordsmanship and Medieval Swordsmanship by John Clements • The Art of Manliness: Classic Skills and Manners for the Modern Man by Brett and Kate McKay   Segment 1: A Day in the Park with Chivalry Some cities are proposing asking neighborhood residents tend and clean-up parks as a means of dealing with budget woes. A fiscal folly, or an opportunity for chivalry? Learn more in these news items: • NPR reports on cost-saving measures proposed in Colorado Springs; • Budget cuts might mean taller grass in the Kansas City Star (link no longer available).     Segment 2: Chivalry and Renaissance Martial Arts – An Interview with John Clements • Visit the ARMA Website to learn more about the Association for Renaissance Martial Arts; • ARMA Archive article: Top Myths of Renaissance Martial Arts; • ARMA Archive article: The Real History of the Crusades; • ARMA Archive article: The ARMA Credo or Code of Conduct; • John Clements’ newest book: Masters of Medieval and Renaissance Martial Arts. Below: Enjoy The Arts of Mars, Part 1 of the 10-part on-line documentary Renaissance Martial Arts, produced by ARMA. Watch all 10 parts of the series on the ARMA Website.     Segment 3: The Art of Manliness and the Practice of Chivalry with Brett McKay • Visit The Art of Manliness website; • The Art of Manliness has some suggestions on How To Be A Modern Knight in the 21st century; • Buy The Art of Manliness: Classic Skills and Manners for the Modern Man Take The Chivalry Today Listener Challenge! Do you know someone “worthy” to be included in a list of the nine most chivalrous people who ever lived? If so (and we hope you do), then you need to take Chivalry Today’s Listener Challenge. Next month on Episode 40: We look at chivalry’s role in the history and culture of Scouting as the Boy Scouts celebrate 100 years of Scouting in America.

Podcast 39: Chivalry in Renaissance Martial Arts

In This Episode: Scott interviews Prof. Jennifer R. Goodman-Wollock, author of Chivalry and Exploration: 1298-1630, who talks about how the tales of the Knights of the Round Table and the ideals of the code of chivalry helped fire the drive to explore and discover. Also: A conversation with Dr. Keith Campbell, co-author of The Narcissism Epidemic: Living In The Age of Entitlement on the cultural and emotional value of humility; and some thoughts on chivalry and the cycles of today’s world. QuickLinks – Buy the titles from the authors interviewed in this show by using the following links: * Chivalry And Exploration by Prof. Jennifer Goodman-Wollock * The Narcissism Epidemic by Dr. W. Keith Campbell and Dr. Jean Twenge Segment 1: Chivalry and the Cycles of Today’s World * Read the article Sharing The Road from Westways Magazine, a publication of the Southern California Auto Club; * Learn more about cycling etiquette in the Road Rights blog from Bicycling Magazine; * Learn more about the tensions between drivers and cyclists in “Road Rage” Case Highlights Cyclist Vs. Driver Tension from NPR News. Segment 2: Explorations Of Chivalry – Interview with Prof. Jennifer Goodman-Wollock, author of Chivalry And Exploration: 1298-1630 * Buy Chivalry And Exploration: 1298-1630 by Jennifer R. Goodman(-Wollock) * Pre-Order Prof. Wollock’s next book Chivalry And Courtly Love In The Middle Ages, due out in 2011, from Greenwood Publishing Segment 3: Humility, Chivalry and the Narcissism Epidemic * Buy The Narcissism Epidemic: Living In The Age Of Entitlement by Dr. W. Keith Campbell and Dr. Jean Twenge; * Visit Dr. Keith Campbell’s website to learn more about his work, teaching and writing; * Below, Dr. Keith Campbell discusses parenting choices to avoid narcissistic attitudes in children on Canada’s Your Voice television talk show: Next month on Episode 38: Prof. Richard Kaeuper, author of Holy Warriors: The Religious Ideology of Chivalry.

Podcast 37: Explorations Of Chivalry

In This Episode: Scott’s guest is author Lisa Ann Sandell, who presents a re-imagined version of the legend of the Lady of Shalott in an authentic 6th century setting in her novel Song Of The Sparrow. Plus: Humorist Erik Sass talks about the lighter side of the Age of Chivalry in his book The Mental_Floss History Of The World; and a look at loyalty, leadership and the “no-layoff policy.” QuickLinks – Buy the titles from the authors interviewed in this show by using the following links: * Song of the Sparrow * The Mental_Floss History Of The World Segment 1: Loyalty, Leadership and No-Layoff * Read a piece in about the financial and logistic factors behind no-layoff programs in the Wall Street Journal; * NPR profiles several large manufacturing companies that have implemented no-layoff policies to retain their employees. Segment 2: Chivalry á la Shalott – Interview with Lisa Ann Sandell, author of Song of the Sparrow * Buy Song Of The Sparrow by Lisa Ann Sandell. * Segment music: The Lady of Shalott, sung by Loreena McKennitt is from her 2006 CD The Visit. * Full text of the poem The Lady of Shalott by Alfred Lord Tennyson (with study notes for students and other interested readers who want to know a bit more about this famous piece). * 19th century paintings depicting romantic images of the Lady of Shalott by  J.W. Waterhouse (two versions from 1894 and the most famous from 1888) and William H. Hunt. * Follow Lisa’s further writings and thoughts in her blog (Link no longer available). Below: Video of The Lady of Shalott, performed by Loreena McKennitt. Segment 3: Erik Sass Flosses Up The Age of Chivalry * Buy The Mental_Floss History Of The World * Learn more about Mental_Floss Magazine, “Where Knowledge Junkies Get Their Fix.” Take the Chivalry Today Listener Challenge and be entered to win next month’s prize. Next month on Episode 37: Prof. Jennifer R. Goodman, author of Chivalry and Exploration: 1298-1630

Podcast 36: Chivalry á la Shalott

Podcast 35: Chivalry Takes Wing

In This Episode: Scott interviews author Rachel Dickinson, whose new book, Falconer On The Edge, explores the lifestyle of the men and women who hunt with birds of prey in today’s world, and carry on the traditions of this chivalric sport. Plus: A conversation about the game of chess and the philosophy of chivalry with Prof. Benjamin Hale, senior editor of Philosophy Looks At Chess; and some thoughts on honorable behavior in Zulu stick fighting. Segment 1: Chivalry, Zulu Style * Watch Battlefield Kali expert Burton Richardson training with Zulu tribesmen in a traditional stickfighting sport. Segment 2: Chess and Chivalry with Prof. Benjamin Hale Prof. Benjamin Hale and show host Scott Farrell had a 40-minute conversation about the philosophy of chivalry which had to be edited out of the podcast. Listen to what they had to say: * Enjoy a selection of Prof. Hale’s writings on philosophy, morality and social responsibility on his website. * Buy Philosophy Looks at Chess edited by Prof. Benjamin Hale. Segment 3: Interview with Rachel Dickinson, author of Falconer On The Edge: A Man, His Birds And The Vanishing Landscape Of The American West * Buy Falconer on the Edge: A Man, His Birds, and the Vanishing Landscape of the American West * Follow Rachel’s ongoing involvement in the world of falconry and falconers on her blog, Falconer On The Edge, which includes (seriously!) falconry haiku.

Podcast 34: Werewolves Of Chivalry

Segment 1: Nine Worthies Listener Challenge & Premium Contributor Gift * Read the challenge guidelines and submit your list of Worthies; * Full rules of the contest and drawing. * Donate $100 or more* and receive our premium contributor appreciation gift: * Holy Warriors: The Religious Ideology of Chivalry by Prof. Richard Kaeuper * Swords, an Artist’s Devotion by Ben Boos * Bards by Katy Moran * Outlaw: The Legend of Robin Hood (graphic novel) by Lee, Hart & Fujita * Beowulf (graphic novel) by Gareth Hinds * $20 gift certificate from Historic Enterprises Overall value of the Chivalry Today premium contributor gift package: $161 (*Premium appreciation packages limited to the first five contributors who donate $100 or more.) Segment 2: Chimps, Chumps and the Behavioral Code of Chivalry * Visit Dr. Richard Driscoll’s website to learn more about his book and views on chivalry * Buy Segment 3: Interview: Gillian Bradshaw, author of The Wolf Hunt * Buy The Wolf Hunt by Gillian Bradshaw * Learn more about the writings of Marie de France at the International Marie de France Society * Download an English translation of the Bisclavret and other Lais of Marie de France from the University of Florida * Our version of Werewolves of London is from the album Kidz Bop Halloween

Scott begins the fourth season with an interview with Prof. P.M. Forni, founder of the Johns Hopkins Civility Project and author of the book Choosing Civility,” who discusses the history of “civil” behavior and chivalry, and why this concept still matters today. Plus: Actor Christopher Gurr, who plays King Arthur in the touring production of Spamalot and a very “worthy” listener challenge! Segment 1: Listener Challenge —The Nine Worthies of Chivalry Today * Read the challenge guidelines and submit your list of Worthies; * Full rules of the contest and drawing. Segment 2: Finding Spamalot’s Grail with Actor Christopher Gurr * Buy tickets to Spamalot (and other touring musicals) from Broadway San Diego (Spamalot runs Sept. 8-13) * Official Monty Python’s Spamalot website (with swag, reviews, video clips, games and more!); * Buy the Spamalot Soundtrack CD * Below: Why I Love Spamalot (A promotional video with some rather odd theatregoers expressing their thoughts on the show): Segment 3: Interview: Prof. Pier Forni, author of Choosing Civility * Visit Johns Hopkins University’s Civility Website; * Prof. Forni in Smithsonian Magazine, Dec. 2008, Choosing Civility in a Rude Culture; * Buy Choosing Civility and The Civility Solution. Take Our Listener Challenge: The Nine Worthies of Chivalry Today In the Middle Ages, the Nine Worthies were the “top dogs” in the field of chivalry — the nine individuals who embodied the ideals of chivalry and knighthood: strength, valor, courtesy, honor, etc. They were broken down into three categories: “pagan” (Hector, Alexander and Caesar), Old Testament (Joshua, David and Judas Maccabeus) and Christian (King Arthur, Charlemagne [statue, pictured right] and Godfrey of Bouillon). Now, Chivalry Today is putting out a challenge to listeners: Create a new list of Nine Worthies that reflects the ideals of chivalry in the modern world and the Seven Knightly Virtues as they apply in the 21st century. Our three categories are: * Living — Individuals whose ongoing example demonstrates the value of chivalry; * Historical — People from any period of history (from recent past to antiquity) who’ve lived by the code; * Literary — Fictional characters from books, movies or other media who abide by the ideals of chivalry. The only disqualifier: Names from the original list of Nine Worthies are off limits. They’re already acknowledged examples of chivalry; let’s come up with some fresh ideas! Politicians, generals, discoverers, philosophers, poets, journalists, physicians, teachers, athletes, pilots, adventurers, aliens, detectives — anyone can be an example of chivalry on your list of Nine Worthies. Compose your list, with as much (or as little) explanation as you like as to why these nine names represent the qualities of chivalry in your mind. Then, send us your list using this form: [form 1 “Nine Worthies Challenge”] On each episode of the podcast (October 2009 through June 2010) host Scott Farrell will select a few of the most intriguing, inspiring and thought-provoking entries to read on the show.

Segment 1: The Deadliest Code The Aftermath – Pirate vs. Knight * Visit the website for Spike TV’s Deadliest Warrior  (or buy on DVD) * Learn more about the Spartan Warband Below: See what the experts have to say about Pirate vs. Knight (including thoughts about a code of honor being “total b.s.”) in Spike TV’s Aftermath Segment 2: Interview — Craig Johnson, Knight For A Day Camp * Learn about Knight For A Day Camp * The work and research of the Oakeshott Institute Segment 3: Your Brain On Chivalry * Read Barbara Bradley Haggerty’s report on how prayer can reshape the brain

Episode 31: Chivalry Goes To Gaul With Amadis