{"podcast":{"title":"Realm News","slug":"realm-news-6780490","podcast_index_feed_id":6780490,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/f048cee8/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://patreon.com/RealmNews","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo/40213034/40213034-1710277197570-d5b9abf07a2cd.jpg","author":"Greg Howard","episode_count":219,"summary":"Realm News, \"Where I put the Real in Realm, and expand your mind, one block at a time!\". This is the place where knowledge meets Minecraft. Where we will discuss philosophy, science, culture, astronomy, and everything that makes Minecraft, well...Minecraft and bring it to the real world. We will talk about mobs, biomes, blocks, dimensions, and all from my perspective. Also, you will hear exclusive interviews from renowned artists such as Kristoffer Zetterstrand and from fellow Minecrafters like the Sun King, MichaelTBH, and many, many more! Cover Art by Sam Howard, Insta:samhwrd22","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/realm-news-6780490"},"episode":{"title":"Polls, Potions, and Superstitions: The Rabbit’s Foot Explored","slug":"polls-potions-and-superstitions-the-rabbit-s-foot-explored","published_at":"2026-04-09T05:01:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/realm-news-6780490/polls-potions-and-superstitions-the-rabbit-s-foot-explored","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/realm-news-6780490","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greg-howard4/episodes/Polls--Potions--and-Superstitions-The-Rabbits-Foot-Explored-e3cllqo","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/f048cee8/podcast/play/112956696/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-21%2F60c0e6cd-7d69-5399-a309-f6a37dfb2585.mp3","summary":"Realm News, hosted by The Dark Lord—\"the one who puts the Real in Realm and expands your mind one block at a time!\"—dives into the fascinating intersections between Minecraft and real-world history, mythology, and culture. Each episode explores obscure in-game items, like the rabbit’s foot, uncovering their uses within Minecraft while delving into their rich, real-life lore. From ancient superstitions to unique Minecraft mechanics, the podcast blends engaging polls, audience interactions, and intriguing tales to expand your understanding of both virtual and historical realms. Join me for thought-provoking content that connects the blocks to the broader world! Join Today: patreon.com/RealmNews Work Cited Byrne, S. (2018, March). The superstition that played a major role in Sarah Jessica Parker’s new fashion collection. Yahoo Style Canada. Retrieved November 6, 2025, from https://ca.style.yahoo.com/superstition-played-major-factor-sarah-jessica-parkers-new-fashion-collection-215102412.html Davis, K. (2023, December 1). Rabbit rabbit. Andrews University. Retrieved November 4, 2025, from https://www.andrews.edu/life/student-movement/issues/2023-12-01/ideas-rabbit-rabbit.html Goddess, M. (2022, August 11). Handcrafted folktale linocuts. Feathers and Folktales. Retrieved November 6, 2025, from https://feathersandfolktales.com/diemdangersblogposts/rabbits-and-the-moon-goddess Imgur. (2025). Rabbit items. Retrieved November 3, 2025, from https://imgur.com/a/rabbit-items-06kuI Kneale, A. (2017, September 24). The importance of the hare in Celtic belief and our duty to protect all wildlife. Transceltic. Retrieved November 6, 2025, from https://www.transceltic.com/pan-celtic/importance-of-hare-celtic-belief-and-our-duty-protect-all-wildlife Little, B. (2019, August). Why do peopl…","meta_description":"Realm News, hosted by The Dark Lord—\"the one who puts the Real in Realm and expands your mind one block at a time!\"—dives into the fascinating intersectio…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2122,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/realm-news-6780490/episodes/polls-potions-and-superstitions-the-rabbit-s-foot-explored/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/realm-news-6780490/polls-potions-and-superstitions-the-rabbit-s-foot-explored.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}