Tudor Time Machine Podcast

While not really a malady, Philadelphia shares the pure perils that one risks with pregnancy in her time. Gage and Jessica note that since then much has changed for the better while also noting it’s still far from without risk.

Philadelphia takes this week's word to heart when given the opportunity to insult those she deems beneath her. Gage and Jessica focus on some of the many words Shakespeare may or may NOT have created.

Philadelphia is happy to blame the French for the fate of her brother. Meanwhile, Gage and Jessica point out that there’s no proof to support her theory. Either way, a pox by any other name is still a miserable malady.

While Philadelphia is fascinated by the weird sisters, she is quick to dismiss Gage’s notion that Jessica doth be deserving of royal status.

Philadelphia learns of the pleasures of a catchy mnemonic rhyme. Meanwhile, Gage and Jessica enlighten her that in modern times women are free to take to the stage to sing, dance and even show some leg.

Philadelphia’s typically overdramatic ways are deemed mostly warranted this time as she discovers a wicked malady that has hit close to home. Gage and Jessica are further concerned about the period’s medical treatment for those affected.

Philadelphia has both confidence in and respect for the grimoire. Gage and Jessica seem less inclined to be so convinced.

Philadelphia disagrees with Gage and Jessica on the cause of the wolf cancer but they're in full agreement when it comes to its awfulness.

Despite having a time machine, Philadelphia confesses to having a guilty pleasure when she reveals a story of trusting a whispered bruit to learn of her future.

Philadelphia declares that her father was responsible for saving Queen Elizabeth from her ordeal with small pox. Gage and Jessica discuss whether the Queen's recovery was really due to the treatment or just luck.

Philadelphia struggles to reconcile whether her love for a facinorous person makes her facinorous as well. Either way, she’s quick to point out that she is no REGULAR person.

Philadelphia ventures into the world of cinema and shares her thoughts on her recent screening of Hamnet. As might be expected, she has a less traditional perspective from those of Gage and Jessica - and modern times in general.

Perhaps the only thing worse than a miserable malady is MULTIPLE miserable maladies. Philadelphia shares such a fate faced by a young king.

While Philadelphia admits to enjoying nonsensical lyrics, she is surprised – and amused – when Gage and Jessica tell her that the word for those nonsensical lyrics has taken on a much different meaning today. A meaning she's admittedly quite curious about. Batteries not included.

Even from Philadelphia's elitist perch, she wouldn't wish a toothache on her lowly listeners. Gage and Jessica are grateful for the advancements dental care has made since Philadelphia's time.

Philadelphia has a much less favourable opinion than Gage and Jessica when it comes to one of Shakespeare’s creations. A hero to some is but a puckfist to others.

Philadelphia shares gruesome details of Kingly sores.

Philadelphia doth affy that the knowlege of the wise from her time is more reputable than that of a couple of pod ladies. The pod ladies affy otherwise.

Philadelphia desires not to ever be labeled a fricatrice. Gage and Jessica are miffed that there are a surprisingly high number of such words.

Philadelphia feels there is a woeful shortage of wittols in the world. Gage and Jessica learn what the female equivalent of a wittol is.

An assassination plot? Or a ploy to get out of debt? Are either worthy of a pother. Philadelphia is reluctant to say but is pressed by Gage and Jessica to, uh... stick her neck out.

Philadelphia is enamoured with the thought of her own consanguinity. She is less impressed to learn from Gage and Jessica that such consanguineous ties extend well beyond her.

Philadelphia beshrews her husband as her royal connections cannot spare her from his runny nose.

Philadelphia, Gage, and Jessica are clear on what a clotpole is. To whom it applies seems to be at the whims of those hurling the insult.

An urchin by any other name is still a hideous creature – at least according to Philadelphia. Her views aren’t readily embraced by Gage and Jessica – especially when modern day facts are presented.