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You will be filled with a warm fuzzy glow in the knowledge that you have helped the podcast and joined the Privy Council! Plus, we'll give you an on-air thanks and free access to the Privy Chamber bonus podcasts (recordings we now do after each normal episode with some extra material we couldn't fit in, post-review reflections and reading out messages), which are exclusive to Privy Councillors.
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At $15 you get a warm fuzzy glow, an on-air mention and comment/question, access to the Privy Chamber podcasts and special episodes, a Privy Councillor mug AND to commission a blog on the subject of your choice.
GET $15 REWARDRex Factor is a free podcast reviewing all the kings and queens of England and Scotland.
Rex Factor is a free and podcast reviewing all the kings and queens of England and Scotland by a number of factors and deciding which ones have that special quality that we call 'the Rex Factor'. The podcast has been running for a number of years and will always be free to listen to, but we do incur a number of costs in producing the podcast (hosting fees, sound equipment, books, etc.) and we would love to be able to work full-time on Rex Factor. By pledging to us, you will be helping us to keep going and one day, hopefully, to work full-time on Rex Factor, and in return you will gain access to special bonus features and episodes.
Latest Episodes
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Ali's Pennance for Edgar the Peaceable
By far the most controversial moment on Rex Factor was Ali's decision not to award Edgar the Peaceable the Rex Factor, for which he has received complaints ever since. One listener suggested, in the style of Henry II for Thomas Becket, that Ali do pennance for his crime but rather than being flayed by monks Ali should row a representative of Edgar the Peaceable, recreating Edgar's famous ceremony in 973 when he was rowed by various sub-kings. If we reach the donation target, Ali will do pennance and the video will be shared!
Graham's New Microphone
The sound quality has been a common source of feedback for where we can improve the podcast, and while we have made improvements we'd really like to invest in some quality microphones that will make a significant difference to our recordings and make Rex Factor even better to listen to! The new microphone will cut out background noise and make Graham's voice clearer and richer!
Ali's New Microphone
The new microphones will just pick up one person rather than the whole room (and police sirens!) so in order to hear Ali, he will need a microphone as well or else his "Crikey Moses"s will go unheard!
Complicated thing that makes the new microphones work!
The new microphones need an audio interface so that they can link into the computer, otherwise neither Graham nor Ali will be heard!
Ongoing Support
I've been advised by Podbean that the 'goals' system is going to be removed in the next update to the site, so I'm not going to add any new ones on here. However, we may continue to do something similar on an informal basis via the podcast but ultimately all the money donated will go towards meeting our costs, improving our recording technology and hopefully expanding into other exciting areas!
Account Upgrade
We recently launched premium podcasts but found our account was limited to a small number which has caused a lot of problems for people purchasing the episode and left unable to access it without us sending manual links. To solve this problem, we need to upgrade our account but this will be a pretty big jump (effectively paying in a month almost what we used to pay for the whole year!) so your donations will help us cover this cost and allow us to continue to produce more bonus episodes (possibly commissioned by you if you go for the top reward!)
Video Cameras
We are hoping to add another level to their podcasting in future with videos on location at some of the historic sites that we discuss in the podcasts and so we're saving up for a nice one with decent sound that will work outdoors so you can both see us and hear us at the same time!
Ongoing Support
We've got some exciting plans for doing more with Rex Factor, including video episodes, additional audio stuff and many more exciting things besides, so it's really a huge help for us to fund all of this with your support.
Full-Time Rex Factor
We would love to be able to dedicate even more time to the podcast and make Rex Factor our full-time occupation so that we can do even more podcasting and branch out into other areas.
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Rewards
Pledge $2 per month
$2 or more per month • 83 patrons
You will be filled with a warm fuzzy glow in the knowledge that you have helped the podcast and joined the Privy Council! Plus, we'll give you an on-air thanks and free access to the Privy Chamber bonus podcasts (recordings we now do after each normal episode with some extra material we couldn't fit in, post-review reflections and reading out messages), which are exclusive to Privy Councillors.
GET $2 REWARDPledge $5 per month
$5 or more per month • 387 patrons
A warm fuzzy glow, an on-air mention and comment/question read out, access the Privy Chamber podcasts AND free access to all our special episodes which normally cost $2 each.
GET $5 REWARDPledge $10 per month
$10 or more per month • 78 patrons
The rewards are building up! At $10 you get a warm fuzzy glow, an on-air mention and comment/question, access to the Privy Chamber podcasts and special episodes PLUS a Privy Councillor mug!
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$15 or more per month • 27 patrons
At $15 you get a warm fuzzy glow, an on-air mention and comment/question, access to the Privy Chamber podcasts and special episodes, a Privy Councillor mug AND to commission a blog on the subject of your choice.
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The jennyscollen's Podcast 23 hours ago
Thank you both for the many hours of entertainment you’ve provided during lockdown! Your podcast has truly helped me through some very boring and very tough times!Growing up near Stirling the Battles of Stirling Bridge and Bannockburn were a large part of my education. I really enjoyed your Edward I episode as it taught me a lot about a king who I had only learnt about in a negative light. Still think the right side won in the end, but really interesting to hear about him in a different light.
The kennedyblaise's Podcast 2 days ago
Hello Graham and Ali,Just wanted to say how much I love the podcast and enjoy listening any chance I get. I am almost caught up on the latest season having recently raced through the Scottish series and am looking forward immensely to the special episodes. Thanks for all the great work and podcasting!
A RexFan
P.S. Constantine II should've won the Scottish series, this is the hill I will die on.
The lapolke's Podcast 6 days ago
I have been listening to your podcast since the beginning and think it is wonderful! I am a History teacher and always recommend listening to Rex Factor to my students. Listening to your 'What Happened to Henry VIII?' episode is even a homework task for my year 12's!The ranightingale4's Podcast 7 days ago
I look forward to long journeys in the car as I have hours of ranking based entertainment from you guys ready to go! Keep up the brill work, hope I bump into you at a castle as soon as this sodding virus is over!The eallingt's Podcast 11 days ago
Discovered your podcast while on pandemic lockdown, now I'm addicted! Thrilled to be part of the Privy Council. Keep up the great work!The patriciagledhill651's Podcast 12 days ago
Well done Gents, I’ve been listening for a while and loving the podcast. Keep up the excellent work.The 4760's Podcast 13 days ago
love the podcast. cant wait for Catherine of Aragon and prince albet.The chrismanw's Podcast 15 days ago
It just seems fair after I've gotten so many hours of enjoyment, not to mention all of the information that will hopefully help me win at trivia some dayThe csmithlmt's Podcast 18 days ago
Hey guys, love this podcast! I started from the first episode 3 months ago and am now up to date! As I have listen through the episodes I found myself asking random questions like “at what point did England start speaking modern English and who was the first king or queen that spoke it?” Or” how can Ali forget so much of what happens on each episode?” . Whatever the answers, love you guys, keep up the greatness that is Rex Factor!The latrobe398's Podcast 24 days ago
Hi from Tasmania! I'm a long-time listener and wanted to treat myself after my most recent binge-listen to your podcasts. :) In a sea of some pretty plain podcasts, yours is high quality and very entertaining!Adam