A Jest of Robin Hood
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A Jest of Robin Hood by Howard Pyle gets recommended on The Rest Is History and The Joe Rogan Experience, including episodes with Roger Avary and Quentin Tarantino, with transcript quotes, timestamps, and episode context.
A Jest of Robin Hood by Howard Pyle appears 3 times across 2 podcast episodes on 2 shows, with transcript quotes and timestamps.
“I feel very, very sentimental about Robin Hood because I had these Lady Bird books about his adventures fighting Guy of Gisborne or whatever.”
Why people keep bringing this up
The Rest Is History episode 192 directly cites Howard Pyle’s version of Robin Hood (published in 1883) as influential and still in print, which explains why the book continues to appear in podcast conversations. The episode frames Pyle’s edition as a touchstone for discussions about the Robin Hood tradition, so podcasters and guests reference it when tracing the tale’s transmission and influence over time.
That same episode also mentions A Jest of Robin Hood being read by Kevin Costner, calling attention to the ballad’s significance within the wider corpus of Robin Hood material. The combination of Pyle’s enduring publication status and the ballad’s visibility through a well-known reader offers concrete reasons for repeated mentions: the book serves as both a cited scholarly or popular source and a cultural touchpoint linked to public figures, making it a convenient reference in episodes about Robin Hood.
The host discusses the significance of 'A Jest of Robin Hood' as a foundational text in the Robin Hood legend, highlighting its historical importance. They also express a personal connection to the character and its influence on their interest in history.
The host expresses a deep affection for the character of Robin Hood, highlighting its significance in shaping his interest in history from a young age. The discussion emphasizes the enduring legacy of Robin Hood in literature and popular culture.
The host discusses how reading 'Robin Hood' by E. Charles Vivian deeply resonated with his own experiences in prison, particularly the vivid depiction of the prison environment and its impact on Robin Hood. This connection inspired him to adapt the story, channeling his emotions into his writing during a transformative period of reflection and creativity.
Recent show rotation: The Rest Is History and The Joe Rogan Experience.
Guests tied to these mentions include Roger Avary and Quentin Tarantino.
Fastest path back to the source: the strongest indexed mention lands at 29:40 in the episode where we captured it.
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Which episode recommended A Jest of Robin Hood?
192. Robin Hood on The Rest Is History is one of the clearest indexed episodes that recommended A Jest of Robin Hood by Howard Pyle. Other indexed episodes include #2240 - Roger Avary & Quentin Tarantino on The Joe Rogan Experience. The first indexed transcript timestamp lands at 29:40.
Which podcast mentioned A Jest of Robin Hood?
The Rest Is History and The Joe Rogan Experience are the main indexed podcasts currently tied to A Jest of Robin Hood by Howard Pyle.
Who recommended A Jest of Robin Hood on podcasts?
Roger Avary and Quentin Tarantino are the main guests currently tied to recommending A Jest of Robin Hood by Howard Pyle.
Why do podcast guests bring up A Jest of Robin Hood?
The host discusses the significance of 'A Jest of Robin Hood' as a foundational text in the Robin Hood legend, highlighting its historical importance. They also express a personal connection to the character and its influence on their interest in history. It most often appears in conversations about Robin Hood's cultural impact and writing in prison.
Mentions across episodes
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“Howard Pyle's version of Robin Hood, published in 1883, is mentioned as influential and still in print.”
“A Jest of Robin Hood is mentioned as being read by Kevin Costner, highlighting its significance in the Robin Hood ballads.”
“I found this old Penguin paperback of, you know, an old old version of Robin Hood written by E. Charles Vivian.”