A respected knight, known for his bravery and skill on the battlefield, finds himself at odds with a squire whose intelligence and eloquence have made him one of the most admired nobles in court. When the squire viciously assaults the knight's wife, she steps forward to accuse her attacker, an act of bravery and defiance that puts her own life in jeopardy. The ensuing trial by combat, a grueling duel to the death, places the fate of all three in God's hands.

Craig, Elisabeth and guest Brendan Agnew talk about the brutality of the Middle Ages, perspectives, tornados and the movie "The Last Duel" on this week's Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

• 1:23

  Craig, Elisabeth and Brendan catch up on Oklahoma weather and Marion's latest movies.

• 10:14

  Craig, Elisabeth and Brendan discuss "The Last Duel."

• 50:00

  Recasting

• 1:11:01

  Double Feature

• 1:17:57

  Final Thoughts

• 1:22:04

  A preview of next week's episode "Throne of Blood."

The magical sword Excalibur begins in the hands of Uther Pendragon, but years later, it finds its way to his bastard son Arthur, the knave destined to become king. With the help of the mysterious Merlin, Arthur rises to fulfill his fate, bringing together the Knights of the Round Table at Camelot and unifying the country. But even a legendary king is still a man, and Arthur must face love, betrayal, the search for the Holy Grail, and the fight to save the kingdom he was born to rule.

Craig, Alan and Elisabeth talk about Arthurian Legend, the timeless Helen Mirren, panels at Comicpalooza and the movie "Excalibur" on this week's Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

• 1:00

  Craig and Alan discuss all the panels they will be at for Comicpalooza 2026

• 13:02

  Craig, Alan and Elisabeth discuss "Excalibur."

• 49:08

  Recasting

• 1:15:03

  Double Feature

• 1:18:30

  Final Thoughts

• 1:25:18

  A preview of next week's episode "The Last Duel."

Born a peasant, William Thatcher sets out to change his stars, win the heart of a noble maiden, and shake up the medieval world around him. With the help of his loyal friends, he enters the brutal world of tournament jousting, where he must prove he has the courage, skill, and heart to become a legend.

Craig and Elisabeth talk about Chaucer, naughty cross-stitching, droopy eyes and the movie "A Knight's Tale" on this week's Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

• 00:00:00

  Introduction

• 00:00:42

  Craig and Elisabeth talk about naught cross-stitch and embroidery.

• 00:08:46

  Craig and Elisabeth discuss "A Knight's Tale."

• 00:50:50

  Recasting

• 01:22:08

  Double Feature

• 01:24:52

  Final Thoughts

• 01:29:41

  A preview of next week's episode "Excalibur."