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A Prince and His Poodle: The Supernatural Adventures of Rupert and Boy
A Prince and His Poodle: The Supernatural Adventures of Rupert and Boy
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Length:
43 minutes
Released:
Jul 29, 2021
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Podcast episode
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When the Earl of Rundel learned his acquaintance Prince Rupert was languishing in an Austrian prison during the Thirty Years' War, he gifted the prince a rare white hunting poodle as a companion. Rupert named his new pooch "Boy" and the two became inseparable. Boy accompanied Rupert into multiple conflicts and became a mascot of sorts -- and, in an odd twist, people across England started to believe Boy was no ordinary dog. Instead, they argued, both Boy and Rupert had occult, supernatural powers. In today's episode, the guys explore the story of a Prince, his pooch, and the effectiveness of propaganda.
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Released:
Jul 29, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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