Selects: Was There A Real Robin Hood?

In this episode, Josh and Chuck dive deep into the legendary outlaw Robin Hood, exploring whether he was a real person or a mythical creation that evolved over centuries. They examine the medieval ballads that first mention Robin Hood, the actual historical figures who might have inspired the legend, and the fascinating details about 13th-century England that made the forest a perfect backdrop for outlaw tales. From the paranoid and tyrannical King John to candidates like Falk FitzWarren and Roger Gobert, the hosts consider compelling evidence that Robin Hood may have been an amalgamation of several real rebels who challenged corrupt local authorities rather than the king himself.