Episodes
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Not satisfied that RB is wallowing enough after their breakup, Philadelphia confronts him one more time – this time with ghostly results.
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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.
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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.
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Philadelphia is piqued that her kinswomen boldly married without the permission of Queen Elizabeth. Jessica and Gage enjoy the 'hurly burly'.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Philadelphia finds Londoners to be absolute minckins! Jessica and Gage talk about how minckins is used in 'The London Prodigal', a play attributed to Shakespeare.
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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.
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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'.
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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.
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Philadelphia fears and admires her frampold Queen, while Jessica and Gage remind her of other royal marriages that have upset the kingdom.
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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.
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Philadelphia discovers something shocking, will she tell Queen Elizabeth or use a bark to escape? Jessica and Gage enjoy Shakespeare's sonnet 116.
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