Tudor Time Machine Podcast

Philadelphia praises the beauty of her ruff while bemoaning the plainness of Gage and Jessica. In return, Gage and Jessica, question the practicality of the ruff while assuring her that modern day fashion can still be extravagant even without the ruff. Check our garb here: https://tudor-time-machine.creator-spring.com

Showing a little leg is enough to make Philadelphia swoon but insists that people dress according to their station. Gage and Jessica are less concerned about stations but do admire the well-attired men of Philadelphia’s time.   Check our garb here: https://tudor-time-machine.creator-spring.com

Philadelphia prefers practical English footwear and enjoys a good laugh at some Venetian fashionable footwear choices. Gage and Jessica attempt to decipher the names and descriptions of some of the footwear options available in Philadelphia’s time.   Check our garb here: https://tudor-time-machine.creator-spring.com

Philadelphia shivers to think that her Queen might marry the offspring of a necromancer. Gage and Jessica’s efforts to persuade her that necromancers don’t actually exist do not ease her fears.   Check our garb here: https://tudor-time-machine.creator-spring.com

Philadelphia answers the age old question, "Who let the dogs out?" and she is none too impressed. Gage and Jessica are much more supportive of the canine activities. Check our garb here: https://tudor-time-machine.creator-spring.com

Philadelphia explains how laws of affinity lead Henry VIII to marry his sister. Gage and Jessica question how (or if) such laws were actually enforced.   Check our garb here: https://tudor-time-machine.creator-spring.com

When it comes to being a gandermooner, Philadelphia’s opinion sways depending on whether or not it involves her Queen. Gage and Jessica try to sort through her slightly biased views.   Check our garb here: https://tudor-time-machine.creator-spring.com

Philadelphia discretely confides her potentially treasonous suspicions about the King. Gage and Jessica agree with her premise but not her conclusion. Check our garb here: https://tudor-time-machine.creator-spring.com

Philadelphia is more than a little put out when her fashion choice is restricted. Gage and Jessica discuss the specifics of the outfit that caused the kerfuffle.

To believe or not to believe, THAT is the question. Philadelphia shares her concern about a poem-inspired rumour that her Gloriana is not of this world. Gage and Jessica reassure her that the rumour is entirely unfounded.   Check our garb here: https://tudor-time-machine.creator-spring.com

Who knew there were so many varieties of varlets? Well, Philadelphia knows and she's delighted to share some of her favourites. Gage and Jessica believe that many of those can still be easily found today. So, what type of varlet are you?   Check our garb here: https://tudor-time-machine.creator-spring.com

Would you survive the ague? Philadelphia is a bit of a mood as she shares the woes and dangers of summer "vacations" with her queen. Gage and Jessica try to soothe her mood but with unsurprisingly minimal success.   Check our garb here: https://tudor-time-machine.creator-spring.com

How many ways can an Elizabethan use the word pudding? Why would Elizabeth I call her suitor "pudding ale'? Philadelphia answers these questions and more. Meanwhile, Gage and Jessica are surprised to learn today's pudding lacks the versatility it had in Tudor times.

Philadelphia is happy assign the minx label to a certain cousin of her great queen. Gage and Jessica futilely attempt to convince her that her accusations may be misplaced.

Philadelphia enthusiastically shares the merits of a codpiece and is a bit miffed to learn that Gage and Jessica think they look ridiculous.

Philadelphia is distraught at the mere thought of a poppet. Gage and Jessica discuss how the word's meaning has changed significantly since Tudor times.

Philadelphia is distraught over fears of being dissected alive. Gage and Jessica try to reassure her that she has nothing to fear – they even defend the alleged dissector.

Philadelphia shares tales of the woe that is melancholia – and the not-entirely-scientific treatment of her time. Meanwhile, Gage and Jessica focus on melancholia's cultural influence.

Philadelphia hears a rumour she can't help but laugh away. But Gage and Jessica confirm the rumour and tell her more than than she can bare.

Philadelphia, Gage, and Jessica are all in agreement that pimples are less than pleasant. However, Philadelphia's belief of their cause is not supported by Gage and Jessica... or science.

Philadelphia shares how she loves to lift her spirits with a good miscellany. While Gage and Jessica are impressed by the praise poured on William Shakespeare by someone from Philadelphia's time.

Philadelphia tells a tale of overcoming her very own sweating sickness ordeal. Gage and Jessica speculate as to whether the sickness was really a hantavirus similar to that of today. Or even perhaps something less dramatic.

Philadelphia shares a tale of an elaborate wooing effort directed towards her queen. Gage and Jessica cast some doubt on a secret Philadelphia claims to know.

Philadelphia has some not-entirely-scientific notions about how women of her time best handle their “bloody time”. Gage and Jessica are quick to question (and dismiss) Philadelphia’s “cures”.

Philadelphia shares a tale of a fortuitous bluster aiding her Queen. Gage and Jessica break the news to her that Spain is not the foe she once knew.