Tudor Time Machine Podcast

A new suspect is uncovered. Philadelphia continues to dismiss Jane's contribution to sleuthing. And Gage and Jessica encourage Philadelphia to nonchalantly throw caution to the wind when it comes to the space-time continuum in her quest to find Tatania.

Gage and Jessica try to reassure Philadelphia that her celebrity crush on Richard Burbage is nothing of which to be ashamed. Philadelphia doesn't necessarily agree but proudly boasts that she did con his visage to be recalled whenever it fancies her mood.

Philadelphia gushes about meeting Richard Burbage in a tiring room. But Gage and Jessica must console her when she realizes his moment has long since passed. Fortunately, she has a time machine to help spare her from such thoughts.

Fisticuffs! Costumes! Murder! Will Philadelphia's sleuthing reveal that the murderer is Shakespeare himself?

While Philadelphia prefers to stay clear of using expressions like "smell smock", she admits its use can be best for getting to the point. Gage and Jessica also prefer to stay clear of using the phrase's modern day equivalent – except here on YouTube where they sheepishly share it for the world to hear.

Stars collide – or maybe just Philadelphia and Gage – when the topic of astrology comes up. Jessica does her best to maintain order ere the conversation moves to another stormy topic.

The list of suspects and motives grow as the search to find the murderer's identity continues. While Philadelphia, Gage, and Jessica each have their own primary suspect, they'll have to put aside their personal biases if they hope to uncover the truth.

While to err is human, Philadelphia's head might be in thin air as she disputes Catherine Parr's affection for a queen NOT named Elizabeth. As usual, Gage and Jessica "doot doot do" their best to get Philadelphia to see the error of her ways, ere Philadelphia turns her thoughts to doughnuts.

Philadelphia, Gage, and Jessica go to great lengths to reveal and discuss the similarities between a certain Henry and a certain Ivan. Oh boy...ar!

Trapped at the Globe theatre in the midst of a murder, Philadelphia continues her investigation by getting up close to the body. Gage and Jessica – impressed with Philadelphia's fearless examination of the corpse – are glad they didn't have to stomach such an examination themselves!

Philadelphia is proud of both her vizard and her snobbish behaviour. Meanwhile, Gage and Jessica think the former is quite restrictive and the latter, well... has come to be expected. But they all agree that Shakespeare makes excellent use of "vizard" in Love's Labour's Lost.

Welcome to Out Brief Candle! While bouncing through time, Philadelphia has found herself trapped in the midst of a murder at the Globe theatre. Gage and Jessica join in the sleuthing to help Philadelphia uncover the clues to unmask the killer. Full of drama, suspense, and the ‘occasional' snide remark cast towards Philadelphia's modern day ningles, Out Brief Candle is bloody fun.

Philadelphia disdains a candlewaster, but Jessica and Gage are more sympathetic, sometimes night-time is the right-time

Philadelphia laments the elengeness of love, while Jessica and Gage enjoy how it inspired the musical 'Six'.

Gage and Jessica reminisce about Dick Dastardly despite his name not living up to its 16th century meaning. Drat! Meanwhile, Philadelphia isn't particularly amused by Dick Dastardly but she finds her own jokes quite clever and entertaining. Double drat!!

Philadelphia, Jessica and Gage all love a 'brachet', but Jessica and Gage are shocked by Arthur's bad boy antics in Le Morte d'Arthur.

Philadelphia, Jessica & Gage are astonished that a woman with as much self-control as Elizabeth 1 can become bedazzled by the young and charming Walter Devereux, 1st Earl of Essex. 

Philadelphia, Jessica & Gage discuss the bathroom humor and sense of fun Martin Marprelate brought to his criticisms of the Church of England.

Philadelphia, Jessica & Gage listen to three versions of 'to be or not be' by Benedict Cumberbatch, Adrian Lester and Andrew Scott, and also their use of our word of the week in that most famous of speeches.  Let us know which one you enjoy most!

Philadelphia decides she must do what she must do and 'sally forth' when her castle is attacked by Mary I's men. Jessica and Gage try to convince Philadelphia that her grandmother, Mary Boleyn, had a tryst with Henry VIII.

Philadelphia relishes meeting anyone who is a charming flibbertigibbet. Jessica and Gage discuss how this charming word fits into the tragedy, 'King Lear'.

Philadelphia's word this week 'madding' is not to be confused with maddening! Jessica and Gage talk about the use of this word in the 16th century pamphlet defending the rights of women by Jane Anger.

Philadelphia warns London visitors to keep an eye out for 'coney-catchers,' while Jessica and Gage talk about Robert Greene's views on corruption and why he should be remembered for more than his famous insult to Shakeaspeare.

Philadelphia dissaproves of 'jangling' courtiers, while Jessica and Gage consider why Elizabeth I decided to, or not to, use the word 'jangling' when she admonished parliament for considering her successor.

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's word this week, 'mumping', is used in a letter read hilariously by Olivia Coleman. Find it here: https://youtu.be/4pIrkEsh7Vo?si=UV5ToiXZLenRwAvF Jessica, Gage and Philadelphia disagree about whether or not Olivia should be so funny as she reads it.

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 Shakespeare. Listen in!

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 herself tallying the body count in The Maid's Tragedy.

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 together if ever their fates meet a guillotine.

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.

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 minkins! Jessica and Gage talk about how minkins is used in 'The Prodigal Son', 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 murder.

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.

Philadelphia discovers something shocking, will she tell Queen Elizabeth or use a bark to escape?  Jessica and Gage enjoy Shakespeare's sonnet 116.

Philadelphia has a scare, and Jessica and Gage are baffled by the inequity of 16th century laws.

Jessica & Gage learn that a princess can be a very annoying house guest!  Philadelphia is shocked to learn not everyone loves Queen Elizabeth as much as she does! 

Jessica & Gage discover Philadelphia's own huge ambitions!  The distant & long distance marriages of the 16th century work well for an adventurous woman. 

Philadelphia is annoyed at her servant Jane's pandering.  Jessica and Gage know that working for Philadelphia is no easy task.

Philadelphia frets that 'common' people don't dress to their station. Gage  and Jessica find sumptuary laws insulting and unenforceable.