Into the Greenwood
Robin Hood is one of the most ubiquitous figures in the English-speaking world. He’s been the star of countless films, television shows, books, games, and branded merchandise from baking supplies to investment apps. Whether he’s wearing a dark shrouding hood or a jaunty pointed cap, there’s a distinct image that comes to mind when you hear the name. Our mission is to dissect that image. Through interviews with academics and experts we’ll be taking a focused look on what one would actually expect of a forest-dwelling outlaw in late 12th century England. How many Merry Men could comfortably dwell within Sherwood Forest? How extensive was the authority of a local Sheriff? Would those tights of Lincoln green be comfortable to wear? You know, the important stuff. Interview episodes will be interspersed with episodes delving into our pop-culture portrayals as we take a chronological look at Robin Hood’s extensive filmography one movie at a time. So string your bows, prepare a lusty laugh, and come join us in the greenwood. Support: patreon.com/intogreenwood Follow: @intogreenwood on Twitter and Facebook Contact: intogreenwood@gmail.com
Into the Greenwood
Episode 20: Kickstarting the Legend of Sherwood with Jeff Messer
Jeff Messer has had a success run with his Robin Hood:Legend of Sherwood plays and is now in the process of switching from play writing to comic book writing as he adapts the story into graphic novel form. As of the posting of this episode, the kickstarter for volume 2 will be entering the final two weeks of its campaign. We discuss how the switch to comics offers a different approach to storytelling and some of the benefits that come from funding a project through kickstarter. I have to admit that we do fanboy a little over some of the legendary comic book artists who are collaborating on his project. And at the very end of the interview, Jeff offers an exclusive reward for Into the Greenwood listeners. It's hard to talk too much about comic books over an audio medium, though, so to really get a sense of what we're discussing check out Jeff's projects on Kickstarter or Facebook via the links below!
Robin Hood: Legend of Sherwood Volumes 1 & 2 on Kickstarter
www.facebook.com/LegendofSherwood
For more on their partner charity organization
www.comicbooksforkids.org/
The Infamous and Venerable Bold Outlaw Website
www.boldoutlaw.com
Into the Greenwood is produced by Thaddeus Papke
Theme music is by Plastic3
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