Tudor Time Machine Podcast

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.

Philadelphia loves a good sneap even if (or maybe especially when) she's bare breasted. Gage and Jessica are quick to note that THEN is not necessarily NOW when it comes to breast baring.

A surfeit of Philadelphia? Perish the thought! But Gage and Jessica do question Philadelphia’s penchant for sweets. But can you REALLY blame her? Although, it could raise doubts about “You are what you eat!”

Philadelphia certainly isn't one to shy away from squibbing and notes that some people seem to invite it. No comment on whether or not that includes Gage and Jessica.

Philadelphia's slightly overdeveloped sense of self-importance shines through when she learns of a parlous plot. Gage and Jessica have to break the news of how that plot is recognized today.

Philadelphia, Gage, and Jessica take time away from gadding about to talk about this week's word – a word that could lead to unexpected bedfellows.

Philadelphia takes great pleasure in chiding those around her that don't live up to her standards. Gage and Jessica love this week's word but they strive to stay clear of Philadelphia's chidings.

Philadelphia has an unkind word to describe people she believe to be ridiculous.

Philadelphia solves the case!  The murderer is revealed!

Despite nearly falling victim to a sumptuary law, Philadelphia still supports the need for such laws. Jessica notes there could be some merit to the laws while Gage disagrees - mostly.

Philadelphia tells a tale of how far one princess travelled to see her puissant Queen Elizabeth. But Gage and Jessica reveal that even a princess is not above overstaying her welcome.

Philadelphia offers up a lesson on the dos and don'ts of addressing a noble. Jessica thinks superserviceable would be a good name for an app. And Gage is sympathetic to Philadelphia's plight of trying to remember how everyone needs to be addressed.

Suspects are absolved but a feeling of betrayal leads Philadelphia to reconsider her role in solving the murder. Jessica and Gage are left to ponder an alternative sleuth to track down the murderer and close the case. Could Jane be the new Philadelphia?

Philadelphia shares that heidegyes isn’t just for frolicking. Gage finds pinching odd. And Jessica has doubts about the first ever English novel.

Despite being a bit miffed with Gage and Jessica, Philadelphia returns to update them on the happenings with Tatania – Philadelphia’s half-sister AND Shakespeare’s alibi. And has a new suspect entered the fray?