178. Guidon: How the Color Guard Got Its Colors

Kyle and Emily show their true colors in this episode, exploring the history of flags of all kinds and learning the meaning and origin of the word guidon.

This word guides our hosts through the vexing world of vexillology. Join them in learning some heraldry history, carrying the banner into battle, and seeing what our standards really ought to be. And, to boot, see Emily hoist the colors over her pirate ship and hear Kyle’s accent work in action.

All of this flag talk also provides unexpected explanations for some of your favorite childhood activities. Our hosts discuss the history of why it was so valuable to Capture the Flag, and thus what made a Color Guard so important. Kyle highlights what makes flags so inspiring and beloved, and Emily learns that flags may even have power over life itself!