Tudor Time Machine Podcast

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.

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.