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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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4 days ago
4 days ago
6 min
Philadelphia discretely confides her potentially treasonous suspicions about the King. Gage and Jessica agree with her premise but not her conclusion.
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Aug 18, 2026
Aug 18, 2026
10 min
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.
Aug 11, 2026
Aug 11, 2026
8 min
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.
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Aug 4, 2026
Aug 4, 2026
7 min
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?
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Jul 28, 2026
Jul 28, 2026
7 min
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.
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Jul 21, 2026
Jul 21, 2026
5 min
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.
Jul 14, 2026
Jul 14, 2026
8 min
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.
Jul 7, 2026
Jul 7, 2026
7 min
Philadelphia enthusiastically shares the merits of a codpiece and is a bit miffed to learn that Gage and Jessica think they look ridiculous.
Jun 30, 2026
Jun 30, 2026
6 min
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.
Jun 23, 2026
Jun 23, 2026
7 min
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.