Tudor Time Machine Podcast

Philadelphia's word this week, 'neat's tongue', names one of Philadelphia's favorite foods. Jessica and Gage talk about Shakespeare's skill with an insult.

29 Okt 20246min

Philadelphia's word this week, 'unheedy', leads her to realize how upsetting 'A Midsummer's Night Dream' truly is.  Jessica and Gage are amazed at Philadelphia's interpretation of the play.

22 Okt 20249min

Philadelphia recovers from an evening of disport while Jessica and Gage consider Elizabeth I's use of the word of the week in her famous Tilbury speech.

15 Okt 202410min

Philadelphia's word this week, 'mumping', is used in a letter read hilariously by Olivia Coleman. Find it here: https://youtu.be/4pIrkEsh7Vo?si=UV5ToiXZLenRwAvF Jessica, Gage and Philadelphia disagre...

5 Okt 20249min

Philadelphia opines that she would never 'filch' anything; Jessica and Gage talk over the impact the amazing Mary Sidney had in the Tudor world, even if she wasn’t the author of the plays of Shakespea...

28 Sep 20248min

Not satisfied that RB is wallowing enough after their breakup, Philadelphia confronts him one more time – this time with ghostly results.

21 Sep 202410min

Philadelphia's hugy ambition leads to a hugy honour for her husband. But Gage and Jessica quickly learn that she has more interest in her husband's new honour than in her husband himself.

14 Sep 202412min

Philadelphia is piqued by a snotty 'muckinder'. Meanwhile, Jessica and Gage think a 'muckinder' is still a useful accessory - even in today's modern world.

7 Sep 20248min