We get spooky with a special Halloween episode and chat about some creepy occurrences. 

We get spooky with a special Halloween episode and chat about some creepy occurrences.

Ep. 106 Boo-dor I Hardly Know Her

Today we talk about the government system in the Tudor times, which really is not much different from today's surprisingly.

Today we talk about the government system in the Tudor times, which really is not much different from today's surprisingly.

Ep. 105 War & Codpieces

On the heels of our visit to the Renaissance Faire, we discuss what jousts and tournaments entailed for the Tudors.

On the heels of our visit to the Renaissance Faire, we discuss what jousts and tournaments entailed for the Tudors.

Ep. 104 Joust Kidding

Not all English involvement with the Middle East were crusades. Some Tudor monarchs realized that getting involved with the Ottoman and Saffavid empires led to money (and also screwed the Spanish).

Not all English involvement with the Middle East were crusades. Some Tudor monarchs realized that getting involved with the Ottoman and Saffavid empires led to money (and also screwed the Spanish).

Ep. 103 EVERYTHING is Islam!

Jane Gray

History knows her as the Nine Days Queen, but we know her as the inventor of BDSM (probably).

History knows her as the Nine Days Queen, but we know her as the inventor of BDSM (probably).

Ep. 102 Fifty Shades of Lady Jane Gray

It did.  We discuss how exactly little England managed to defend itself from the powerful Armada. Also we decide on a new podcast.

It did.  We discuss how exactly little England managed to defend itself from the powerful Armada. Also we decide on a new podcast.

Ep. 101 This Armada Can't Sink

We celebrate 100 episodes of Tudor, I Hardly Know her by discussing the impact of the Tudors. 

We celebrate 100 episodes of Tudor, I Hardly Know her by discussing the impact of the Tudors.

Ep. 100 Return of Henry the Baeighth 

We finally sit down to learn about Thomas More, who had a good run of it until Henry cut off his head.

We finally sit down to learn about Thomas More, who had a good run of it until Henry cut off his head.

Ep. 99 That's A-More-ay

Apparently the rest of the world had some stuff going on yoo during the Tudor reign, so we chat about that and flat earthers.

Apparently the rest of the world had some stuff going on yoo during the Tudor reign, so we chat about that and flat earthers.

Ep. 98 Where in the World is Henry Tu-dor-ego

Bess Hardwick

Today we talk about the awesome Bess of Hardwick, who hosted a great late-night game show and also survived the Tudor reign. 

Today we talk about the awesome Bess of Hardwick, who hosted a great late-night game show and also survived the Tudor reign.

Ep. 97 I'm Bess Hardwick, Welcome to @Midnight

A comedy podcast about the Tudors and 1500s shenanigans. It's educational, we swear. But mostly funny. Hosted by Emily Simpson and Garrett Kaser.

Found this podcast in the midst of the pandemic shutdown. I have loved playing them in the background of working from home. Their banter balanced with knowledge makes the time go by so much faster. I appreciate all the recommendations for books as well. Love this podcast &amp; will be so sad when I’m caught up (currently on episode 24).

The best coworkers

Not too stuffy, but covers the main points humorously. Good job!

Good intro to Tudor podcast

Tudor, I Hardly Know Her

Here's the story of a lovely family... The Tudor siblings had some very interesting drama of their own. Spoiler alert - Henry wasn't the only Tudor child who wanted a couple of divorces. 

Here's the story of a lovely family... The Tudor siblings had some very interesting drama of their own. Spoiler alert - Henry wasn't the only Tudor child who wanted a couple of divorces.

Ep. 9 The Tudor Bunch

Henry VIII

Everyone knows Henry VIII loved his ladies, and he really enjoyed those mistresses. Plus, could there be a new podcast in the work? 

Everyone knows Henry VIII loved his ladies, and he really enjoyed those mistresses. Plus, could there be a new podcast in the work?

Ep. 55 Royal Pimps - Henry VIII’s Mistresses

We chat about Mary Tudor’s marriage to Philip II of Spain, and how happy England was for their queen (JK).

We chat about Mary Tudor’s marriage to Philip II of Spain, and how happy England was for their queen (JK).

Ep. 63 They Don’t Call Me Mary For Nothin’

We talk about how England transitioned from their last Tudor monarch to James I. 

We talk about how England transitioned from their last Tudor monarch to James I.

Ep. 69 From Queens to Kings 

Catherine of Aragon had so much opportunity - daughter of a warrior queen, engaged to a future king. And then men continuously let her down. Men suck. We discuss Catherine’s time in England as a widow.

Catherine of Aragon had so much opportunity - daughter of a warrior queen, engaged to a future king. And then men continuously let her down. Men suck. We discuss Catherine’s time in England as a widow.

Ep. 77 The Tudor Menace: Catherine’s Widowhood

Thomas Cromwell

F%#*€$ing Cromwell.    From lowly butcher’s son to king’s closest advisor, Cromwell weaseled his way to the top. But he didn’t end up a-head.     See what I did there?

F%#*€$ing Cromwell.  From lowly butcher’s son to king’s closest advisor, Cromwell weaseled his way to the top. But he didn’t end up a-head. See what I did there?

Ep. 45 Cromwell That Ends Well: Thomas Cromwell

We chat about the roles servants played in the Tudor palaces and how things were actully pretty nice for them. 

We chat about the roles servants played in the Tudor palaces and how things were actully pretty nice for them.

Ep. 72 Stool Servants and Secrets

Known to history as The Virgin Queen, Elizabeth Tudor had a tumultuous childhood. It was quite unexpected for her to become queen, with two siblings and their potential heirs standing in her way. And it didn't help that her older sister didn't exactly set a shining example as a good queen before her. 

Known to history as The Virgin Queen, Elizabeth Tudor had a tumultuous childhood. It was quite unexpected for her to become queen, with two siblings and their potential heirs standing in her way. And it didn't help that her older sister didn't exactly set a shining example as a good queen before her.

Ep. 14 Queen Elizabeth I is: Good Queen Bess, The Virgin Queen

In the spirit of Halloween, we share the most well-known ghost sightings of our favorite Tudors.  Let's get spooky. 

In the spirit of Halloween, we share the most well-known ghost sightings of our favorite Tudors.  Let's get spooky.

Ep. 44 Spooky Tudors: Tudor Ghost Stories

Jane Boleyn

Not only did Jane Boleyn not survive the reign of Henry VIII, but her reputation didn't either. Today we discuss one of history's most maligned women; the sister-in-law to Anne Boleyn and the lady-in-waiting to five of Henry's queens before meeting her own bloody end: Jane Boleyn, the Lady Rochford. 

Not only did Jane Boleyn not survive the reign of Henry VIII, but her reputation didn't either. Today we discuss one of history's most maligned women; the sister-in-law to Anne Boleyn and the lady-in-waiting to five of Henry's queens before meeting her own bloody end: Jane Boleyn, the Lady Rochford.

Ep. 24 Lady Jane Boleyn, That Bawd

Woah, this is heavy. Mary, Queen of Scots had an interesting life, but not as dramatic as Reign may make it seem. Although she became Queen of Scotland at six days old and was much loved by her people, the Scottish lords had other ideas. And as a Tudor relative, Mary had her fair share of marriages. 

Woah, this is heavy. Mary, Queen of Scots had an interesting life, but not as dramatic as Reign may make it seem. Although she became Queen of Scotland at six days old and was much loved by her people, the Scottish lords had other ideas. And as a Tudor relative, Mary had her fair share of marriages.

Ep. 15 Mary, Queen of (Great) Scots

NSFW Edition: Henry was a total Samantha. We chat about what love and marriage looked like in the Tudor reign. Super NSFW. 

NSFW Edition: Henry was a total Samantha. We chat about what love and marriage looked like in the Tudor reign. Super NSFW.

Ep. 28 Tudor Courtly Love: Sex in the Kingdom

Today we chat about some of the well-known Catholic and Protestant martyrs from the Tudor era. 

Today we chat about some of the well-known Catholic and Protestant martyrs from the Tudor era.

Ep. 70 Cutthroat Catholics (and Protestants)

We chat about Elizabeth’s efforts to take over the world. And of course  we discuss the new Mary Queen of Scots trailer.

We chat about Elizabeth’s efforts to take over the world. And of course  we discuss the new Mary Queen of Scots trailer.

Ep. 71 The Gang Conquers America

We finally sit down to discuss The Other Boleyn Girl. What did Garrett and Jeff think? Why was Phillipa Gregory so free with history? How on earth was the movie so bad? Listen to find out!

We finally sit down to discuss The Other Boleyn Girl. What did Garrett and Jeff think? Why was Phillipa Gregory so free with history? How on earth was the movie so bad? Listen to find out!

Ep. 86 The Great Other Boleyn Girl Special

Edward Tudor

Surprise episode! Now that Henry VIII is out of the picture, his children are finally in charge. Good news: they are just like dear old Dad. His long-sought-after son Edward takes the throne at 9, and puberty + kingship turns out to be a fun combo. After his early death, his sisters are overlooked and his cousin Jane is placed on the throne as the Nine Days Queen. 

Surprise episode! Now that Henry VIII is out of the picture, his children are finally in charge. Good news: they are just like dear old Dad. His long-sought-after son Edward takes the throne at 9, and puberty + kingship turns out to be a fun combo. After his early death, his sisters are overlooked and his cousin Jane is placed on the throne as the Nine Days Queen.

Ep. 11 Edward Tudor is: Kingnapped! (or Tudors in Space)

Let's talk about the amazing Elizabeth of York. Often considered passive, this kind, gentle woman, who had a close relationship with her son Henry, lived as the daughter, sister, niece, wife, and mother of a king. 

Let's talk about the amazing Elizabeth of York. Often considered passive, this kind, gentle woman, who had a close relationship with her son Henry, lived as the daughter, sister, niece, wife, and mother of a king.

Ep. 22 The Original Mrs. Tudor: Elizabeth of York

Anne Boleyn

We continue our Anne Boleyn month but talking about Anne's youth in the courts of some of the most fascinating women of these time. 

We continue our Anne Boleyn month but talking about Anne's youth in the courts of some of the most fascinating women of these time.

Ep. 87 Anne Boleyn, Woman of the World

Margaret Beaufort

We're joined by our special guest hosts Katie and Nathan from the Queens Podcast! We chat about how badass Margaret Beaufort was and how she truly started the reign of the Tudors. 

We're joined by our special guest hosts Katie and Nathan from the Queens Podcast! We chat about how badass Margaret Beaufort was and how she truly started the reign of the Tudors.

Ep. 29 The Start of the Tudors: Margaret Beaufort

Mary Tudor

Bloody Mary, more like Bleak Mary! Mary I of England finally became queen after an astoundingly bad childhood and early adulthood, and her queenship didn't improve much. 

Bloody Mary, more like Bleak Mary! Mary I of England finally became queen after an astoundingly bad childhood and early adulthood, and her queenship didn't improve much.

Ep.13 Mary Tudor, the Bloodiest of Marys 

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