Bards, Beer and Battles, What really happens at a Renaissance Faire

In this episode, Tercero Muñoz sits down with Friar James (aka Travis Gates) — the man behind the Hot Springs Renaissance Faire — to uncover what really happens when history, fantasy, and a whole lot of mead collide. You’ll hear about: How a small Arkansas event became a full-blown medieval spectacle ⚔️ The hidden chaos behind jousts, turkey legs, and chainmail armor 🏰 Why people risk it all to live “like it’s 1599” — even for one weekend a year The heart and humor that keep the Ren Faire community alive Whether you’ve been to a faire or think it’s just for “cosplay nerds,” this episode will surprise you — it’s part theater, part history, and pure human connection. 🎧 Listen now — and find out why bread, beer, and battles still bring people together centuries later.