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Rock, Paper, Swords!

Rock, Paper, Swords!

By: Matthew Harffy & Steven A. McKay
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 The Historical Action and Adventure Podcast - making history come alive! Bestselling authors Matthew Harffy and Steven A. McKay chat about writing action and adventure stories, diving into some of the more quirky and unusual aspects of history, with a detour through music and its role in their process. Each episode covers different exciting themes, often with brilliant guests who help shed light on what Matthew and Steven have decided to talk about that week.Matthew Harffy & Steven A. McKay Art Literary History & Criticism
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  • Three Year Anniversary Episode!

    Three Year Anniversary Episode!
    Jul 4 2025

    Rock, Paper, Swords is three years old!


    In this episode, Matthew and Steven take a look back at some of the highlights of the last three years and then turn to the future with a very big announcement!


    Don't miss this one!

    Link Tree:⁠⁠ ⁠https://linktr.ee/RockPaperSwords⁠⁠⁠

    Support us on Patreon:⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.patreon.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast⁠⁠⁠

    Buy us a beer and get a shoutout by heading to⁠⁠ https://ko-fi.com/rockpaperswords

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    44 mins
  • Patricia Bracewell - author of the Emma of Normandy series.

    Patricia Bracewell - author of the Emma of Normandy series.
    Jun 20 2025


    Patricia Bracewell's website: https://www.patriciabracewell.com/

    Link Tree:⁠ ⁠https://linktr.ee/RockPaperSwords⁠⁠

    Support us on Patreon:⁠ ⁠https://www.patreon.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast⁠⁠

    Buy us a beer and get a shoutout by heading to⁠ ⁠https://ko-fi.com/rockpaperswords

    Patricia Bracewell is the author of the Emma of Normandy trilogy, which started with her first novel, Shadow on the Crown and concluded with The Steel Beneath the Silk. She served as Writer in Residence at Gladstone’s Library in Wales and has appeared at many Literary Festivals and writing conferences in the U.S. and the U.K.

    We had the pleasure of meeting Patricia in Devon last year, so it is great to have a chance for a longer conversation now.

    Welcome to RPS, Patricia!
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    44 mins
  • Ale/beer consumption throughout history! Pete Brown tells us some drinking stories!

    Ale/beer consumption throughout history! Pete Brown tells us some drinking stories!
    Jun 6 2025

    Pete Brown's website: https://www.petebrown.net/

    Link Tree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/RockPaperSwords⁠

    Support us on Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast⁠

    Buy us a beer and get a shoutout by heading to ⁠buymeacoffee.com/rockpaperswords

    Pete Brown is a British author, journalist, broadcaster and consultant specialising in food and drink, especially the fun parts like beer and cider. He writes for newspapers and magazines around the world and is a regular contributor to BBC Radio 4’s Food Programme. He was named British Beer Writer of the Year in 2009, 2012, 2016 and 2021, and Fortnum and Mason Online Drinks Writer of the Year in 2015. In 2020 he was named an “Industry Legend” at the Imbibe Hospitality Awards.

    We chatted with him about alcohol brewing and drinking by the Babylonians, Romans, Vikings, Anglo-Saxons, medieval folk, and more. It's a fascinating interview, don't miss it!

    Welcome to RPS, Pete Brown!
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    49 mins
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Imagine walking into a pub, waving to your two friends you were to met up with. Now these friends aren’t just ordinary people, nope Steven and Matthew are fantastic minds as well as best sellers of historical fiction. So sitting and chatting it up with them you not only get educated but feel awe inspired in their presence. Well I’d probably be nervous which in turn makes me overly chatty, to the extent one of the guys would be saying can I talk now please. I’m a big fan of them both and a horrible geek of history in general. So this podcast is on my follow list. Cheers to you both on your podcast long may it reign!

It’s like hanging out with two great authors.

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This was a really great podcast. Matthew and Steven asked great questions and received great answers from Jason Kingsley. All three have extensive backgrounds in Medieval History. As well as 2000 AD, British Comics and games. Will need to listen again to be sure I heard it all. Will also enjoy it a second time.

Really interesting interview!

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