Thomas Wolsey: The Butcher’s Son Who Ruled England

Thomas Wolsey: The Butcher’s Son Who Ruled England

🔁 Encore Presentation: This fan-favorite episode originally aired in April 2025.

From humble beginnings in Ipswich to the heights of royal power, Thomas Wolsey’s story is one of extraordinary ambition. Rising from a butcher’s son to Cardinal and chief minister to Henry VIII, Wolsey ruled England with unmatched influence — until his spectacular fall from grace.

In this episode, we explore how Wolsey built his empire, the political genius that made him indispensable to the king, and the mistakes that cost him everything.

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Host: Rebecca Larson

Guest: Alison Weir

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Bess of Hardwick with Mary S. Lovell

Bess of Hardwick with Mary S. Lovell

Welcome to Episode 119! On this off-season episode, Steph asks author and historian Mary S. Lovell YOUR questions on Bess of Hardwick. This is a great follow-up episode to our last one on Arbella Stuart. Get ready to learn all about Bess of Hardwick.   Find further Show Notes: tudorsdynastypodcast.com   Credits: Written by: Rebecca Larson & Steph Stohrer Voiced by: Rebecca Larson, Steph Stohrer, and Mary S. Lovell Produced by: Steph Stohrer Edited by: Rebecca Larson Imaging by: Troy Larson (TroyLarsonCreative.com)   Music Credits: Mr Knights Galliard, P 36 · Paul O’Dette; Dowland: Complete Lute Works, Vol. 1; ℗ harmonia mundi usa; Released on: 2005-08-18; Artist: Paul O’Dette, Composer: John Dowland   Resources: TudorsDynasty.com TudorsDynastyPodcast.com YouTube.com/TudorsDynasty Patreon.com/TudorsDynasty (Patron site)

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Arbella Stuart with Leanda de Lisle

Arbella Stuart with Leanda de Lisle

Welcome to Episode 118! On this episode, Steph is joined by Leanda de Lisle who answers your questions on Arbella Stuart. We learn all about the secret marriage with William Seymour and Leanda wished for me to let you know that she misspoke when she said William was the son of Edward Seymour, Earl of Hertford and Catherine Grey. William was their grandson.   Show Notes: TudorsDynastyPodcast.com (AVAILABLE 7/5/21) -- Credits: Written by: Rebecca Larson & Steph Stohrer Voiced by: Rebecca Larson, Steph Stohrer, and Leanda de Lisle Produced by: Steph Stohrer Edited by: Rebecca Larson Imaging by: Troy Larson (TroyLarsonCreative.com) Music Credits: Mr Knights Galliard, P 36 · Paul O'Dette; Dowland: Complete Lute Works, Vol. 1; ℗ harmonia mundi usa; Released on: 2005-08-18; Artist: Paul O'Dette, Composer: John Dowland Resources: TudorsDynasty.com TudorsDynastyPodcast.com YouTube.com/TudorsDynasty Patreon.com/TudorsDynasty (Patron site)

5 Juli 202122min

Margaret Tudor with Dr. Linda Porter

Margaret Tudor with Dr. Linda Porter

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Stephen and Matilda with Matt Lewis

Stephen and Matilda with Matt Lewis

This is the first episode in my off-season, but Steph has been kind enough to carry the torch over the next seven episodes. She has a great line-up of guests planned for her Ask the Expert, so keep an eye on social media to leave your queries.   On this episode, historian/author Matthew Lewis answers your questions on Stephen and Matilda. If you love the drama of Tudor history you will love this story as well.   Show Notes: TudorsDynastyPodcast.com -- Credits: Written by: Rebecca Larson & Steph Stohrer Voiced by: Rebecca Larson, Steph Stohrer, and Matthew Lewis Produced by: Steph Stohrer Edited by: Rebecca Larson Imaging by: Troy Larson (TroyLarsonCreative.com) Music Credits: Mr Knights Galliard, P 36 · Paul O'Dette; Dowland: Complete Lute Works, Vol. 1; ℗ harmonia mundi usa; Released on: 2005-08-18; Artist: Paul O'Dette, Composer: John Dowland Resources: TudorsDynasty.com TudorsDynastyPodcast.com YouTube.com/TudorsDynasty Patreon.com/TudorsDynasty (Patron site) patron.podbean.com/tudorsdynasty (Patron site)

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Henry VIII, Margaret of Anjou, and Wicked Women

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The Pretenders, Cecily Neville, and the Other Anne Boleyn

The Pretenders, Cecily Neville, and the Other Anne Boleyn

Welcome back! On this episode I welcome back historian and author Nathen Amin to chat about the topic of his new book, Henry VII and the Tudor Pretenders. Then, on Ask the Expert, Annie  Garthwaite joins us to answer your questions on Cecily Neville, and lastly, I tell you all about THE OTHER Anne Boleyn. Nathen Amin - Henry VII & The Pretenders:  0:00 - 34:27 Annie Garthwaite - Cecily Neville: 34:28 - 1:15:38 A Brief History - The Other Anne Boleyn: 1:15:39 - 1:25:07 -- Show Notes: TudorsDynastyPodcast.com -- Credits: Written by: Rebecca Larson, Steph Stohrer & Lissa Bryan Voiced by: Rebecca Larson, Steph Stohrer, Nathen Amin & Annie Garthwaite Produced by: Rebecca Larson & Steph Stohrer Imaging by: Troy Larson (TroyLarsonCreative.com) Music Credits: Open Music Credit: Pavana alla veneziana by Paul O'Dette, Composed by Joan Ambrosio Dalza License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Resources: TudorsDynasty.com TudorsDynastyPodcast.com YouTube.com/TudorsDynasty Patreon.com/TudorsDynasty (Patron site) patron.podbean.com/tudorsdynasty (Patron site)

10 Maj 20211h 25min

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Shakespeare, Amy Robsart, and Anne Boleyn

On this episode I speak with investigative journalist and author, Michael Blanding. Michael and I chat about his new book North by Shakespeare, and the journey he took with Shakespeare sleuth, Dennis McCarthy, to tell the story of Sir Thomas North (1535 - c. 1604). Then, on Ask the Expert (ATE), International best-selling author Nicola Cornick returns to answer YOUR questions on Amy Robsart. Lastly, on A Brief History (ABH), I talk about Anne Boleyn.   Michael Blanding - Shakespeare: 0:00 - 29:26 Nicola Cornick - Amy Robsart: 29:27- 53:23 ABH - Anne Boleyn: 53:24 - 1:00:59 -- Show Notes: TudorsDynastyPodcast.com -- Credits:   Written by: Rebecca Larson, Steph Stohrer & Lissa Bryan Voiced by: Rebecca Larson, Steph Stohrer, Michael Blanding & Nicola Cornick Produced by: Rebecca Larson & Steph Stohrer Imaging by: Troy Larson (TroyLarsonCreative.com)   Music Credits: Open Music Credit: Pavana alla veneziana by Paul O'Dette, Composed by Joan Ambrosio Dalza ABH Music: The Court Of The King by MusicLFiles Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7732-the-court-of-the-king License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Resources:   TudorsDynasty.com TudorsDynastyPodcast.com YouTube.com/TudorsDynasty Patreon.com/TudorsDynasty (Patron site) patron.podbean.com/tudorsdynasty (Patron site)

26 Apr 20211h

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Last Daughter of York, Boleyn Men, and Margaret Douglas

Welcome to episode 112! On today's show I chat with best-selling author and historian Nicola Cornick on the subject of her upcoming book, The Last Daughter of York. Nicola and I chat about the princes in the Tower, Francis Lovell and his wife Anne and so much more. Then, on Ask the Expert, Steph asks Dr. Lauren Mackay your questions on the Boleyn men - George and Thomas. Lastly on A Brief History I tell you all about Lady Margaret Douglas, the daughter of Henry VIII's sister Margaret.   Nicola Cornick - Last Daughter of York:  0:00 - 31:28 Dr. Lauren Mackay - The Boleyn Men: 31:29 - 59:12 A Brief History - Margaret Douglas: 59:13 - 1:14 -- Show Notes: TudorsDynastyPodcast.com (available 12 April 2021) -- Credits: Written by: Rebecca Larson, Steph Stohrer & Lissa Bryan Voiced by: Rebecca Larson, Steph Stohrer, Nicola Cornick & Dr. Lauren Mackay Produced by: Rebecca Larson & Steph Stohrer Imaging by: Troy Larson (TroyLarsonCreative.com) Music Credits: Pavana alla veneziana by Paul O'Dette, Composed by Joan Ambrosio Dalza Resources: TudorsDynasty.com TudorsDynastyPodcast.com YouTube.com/TudorsDynasty Patreon.com/TudorsDynasty (Patron site) patron.podbean.com/tudorsdynasty (Patron site)

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