Tudor Time Machine Podcast

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.