Reign Check: The Monarchs of England

Austin and Donna •podcasters.spotify.com

A mother and son recount the lives and historical impact of all of the many kings and queens of England, in chronological order. Please note we are not historians.

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Episodes

Eadred

Rushed onto the throne after the sudden assassination of his brother the King. The final son of Edward the Elder to rule the lands of the Anglo-Saxons.

Mar 20, 2026•34 min•Ep. 1

Edmund

King Edmund the Mundacious. In fact, he was quite honest and brave for someone you've never heard of! Listen in to hear more about the life of perhaps the least well-known of all the kings.

Mar 13, 2026•56 min•Ep. 1

Æethelstan

Listen in to learn about the great Æethelstan, perhaps the most underrated of all English kings? You decide.

Mar 05, 2026•45 min•Ep. 4

Edward the Elder

Join us for a look into the life of Alfred the Great's son Edward, brother of Aethelflaed the Lady of Mercia and King of the Anglo-Saxons.

Mar 05, 2026•49 min•Ep. 3

King Alfred the Great

We discuss the only English king to have the title "The Great". Listen in to find out if you think he deserves the honor!

Mar 04, 2026•34 min•Ep. 2

Welcome to the first episode of the Reign Check podcast! A light but informative chat about the kings and queens (and possibly some barons, earls and princes) of jolly ol’ England. Mother and son, Austin and Donna discuss King Arthur, the once and future king that never was. A fascinating legendary figure that still persists in the popular imagination today. Upcoming episodes will discuss actual, historical monarchs, but we felt we couldn’t start without first mentioning Artie. Please note we ar...

Jan 26, 2026•33 min•Ep. 1

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