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Do you like your history served up with a side of irreverent speculation? Tudor Time Machine is the podcast for you. Join 21st century hosts Jessica and Gage as they spar with Tudor Time Traveler Lady Philadelphia Carey, correspondent from the time of Elizabeth I.
In our newest series, Out Brief Candle, Philadelphia sets out to solve a gruesome murder at William Shakespere’s Globe theater. It’s bloody good! In the series Times Riddle Philadelphia divulges damning secrets about her queen. You’ll never think of Elizabeth the same way!
In Tudor Word of the Week Philadelphia gets us to talk like Tudors, and brings to light the real ( and pretty shocking) meaning of minikins, smell smock, mumping and even dump (it’s not what you think it is!) Intrigued?
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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”.
Tuesday Apr 28, 2026
Tuesday Apr 28, 2026
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.
Tuesday Apr 21, 2026
Tuesday Apr 21, 2026
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.
Tuesday Apr 14, 2026
Tuesday Apr 14, 2026
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.
Tuesday Apr 07, 2026
Tuesday Apr 07, 2026
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.
Tuesday Mar 31, 2026
Tuesday Mar 31, 2026
While Philadelphia is fascinated by the weird sisters, she is quick to dismiss Gage’s notion that Jessica doth be deserving of royal status.
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
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.
Tuesday Mar 17, 2026
Tuesday Mar 17, 2026
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.
Tuesday Mar 10, 2026
Tuesday Mar 10, 2026
Philadelphia has both confidence in and respect for the grimoire. Gage and Jessica seem less inclined to be so convinced.
Tuesday Mar 03, 2026
Tuesday Mar 03, 2026
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.