Tudor Time Machine Podcast

Philadelphia's word this week, 'avouch',  is something that it is almost impossible to do in the 16th century. Jessica and Gage talk about Shakespeare's MacBeth.

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.

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.

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. 

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 Shakespe…

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

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.

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.

Philadelphia is piqued that her kinswomen boldly married without the permission of Queen Elizabeth. Jessica and Gage enjoy the 'hurly burly'.

Philadelphia shares the latest on her on/off relationship with RB including a tale of her own stage performance with RB himself. Gage admits to being impressed by her performance while Jessica finds …

Philadelphia is in fine form as she declares (with a HINT of bias) the cruelest soever to rule in the REAL game of thrones. Jessica and Gage lament their (likely) inability to hold themselves togethe…

Gage and Jessica learn about female jesters and their motley ways while Philadelphia kickstarts her heart as she learns about Mötley Crüe and their motley ways.

Philadelphia isn't ashamed to say she loves a good dump. Gage and Jessica aren't quite so forthcoming. But, in the end, they all agree that a good dump is something to be enjoyed.

Philadelphia finds Londoners to be absolute minckins! Jessica and Gage talk about how minckins is used in 'The London Prodigal', a play attributed to Shakespeare.

Philadelphia's word this week, 'noddle' is something every Tudorphile uses well! Jessica and Gage learn that 'The Taming of the Shrew' has an induction with a character named Christopher Sly.

Philadelphia is distressed at the very idea of having a 'mickle' of pox. Jessica and Gage laugh at the use of 'mickle' in Shakespeare's 'A Comedy of Errors'.

Philadelphia, Jessica and Gage enjoy listing some of the uses for 'forsooth' in Shakespeare's plays.  Jessica and Gage bid Philadelphia farewell as she travels to Shakespeare's globe to solve a murde…

Philadelphia fears and admires her frampold Queen, while Jessica and Gage remind her of other royal marriages that have upset the kingdom.

Philadelphia agonizes over her choice, she is loyal to her Queen but she does not want to be sent to the Tower!  Jessica and Gage consider a betrothal that lead to Elizabeth I own imprisonment.