Best Kevin Tudor Podcasts (2025)

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163 - Jet Li (with guest Kevin Tudor) (EXTENDED CUT) 2:28:51

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This month discussing The Master, a Hero, and The One, Jet Li! We welcome Kevin Tudor from the podcast Almost Major back to the show to discuss the career of the international action star and icon, from Shaolin Temple, to Once Upon a Time in China, to Romeo Must Die, and so much more! If you have any questions/comments/suggestions for the show, fol…

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History in Flames with Robert Bartlett 46:08

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Part of the reason a lot of people figure nothing much went on during the Middle Ages is because we’ve lost a whole lot of sources telling us what actually did happen. Through malice and misfortune, medieval manuscripts have been destroyed in their thousands. So, how do we know what may have gone up in smoke? And what can we do to keep our beloved …

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Æthelstan, First King of England with David Woodman 48:31

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On September 4, 925 – 1100 years to the day this episode is released – King Æthelstan was crowned at Kingston-upon-Thames. Æthelstan is most often talked about in the context of the famous Battle of Brunanburh, but maybe we should remember him instead as the first king of England. This week, Danièle speaks with David Woodman about Æthelstan’s life,…

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Robert DeVere, Royal Favourite with James Ross 50:00

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When the power of an entire kingdom rests in the hands of just one man, it’s both incredibly valuable and incredibly dangerous to be that man’s bestie - and the legacies of royal favourites tend to retain the taint of contemporary snark. So, maybe it’s about time we take a second look. This week, Danièle speaks with James Ross about the life of Rob…

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Joan of Arc with Deborah McGrady 59:54

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Maid, hero, heretic, saint - Joan of Arc is one of the most fascinating figures of the Middle Ages. This week, Danièle speaks with Deborah McGrady about Joan’s incredible life and death, her voice, and her complex and enduring legacy. You can enrol in Danièle's online course Calamity and Change: An Introduction to the Fourteenth Century at https://…

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Medieval Love Letters with Ad Putter and Myra Stokes 42:30

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The people of the Middle Ages were no strangers to Cupid’s arrows, and just like us, they loved a good love letter. But in a world where literacy rates were far below what they are today, who was writing their most heartfelt feelings down? And how do we know? This week, Danièle speaks with Myra Stokes and Ad Putter about where we find love letters,…

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Marco Polo and his World with Sharon Kinoshita 48:04

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He's one of the most popular figures in all of medieval history, and his book was a bestseller for literally centuries. So what do we know about the life and times of Marco Polo? This week, Danièle speaks with Sharon Kinoshita about why Marco travelled so far, what sort of detail he wanted to share with his readers, and what was going on in the wor…

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162 - Summer Vacation Movies 2:15:58

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Vacation, all we ever wanted! This month we look at the ultimate getaway in movies, the grand tradition of summer vacation on film! From National Lampoon's Vacation series to Girl's Trip to The Green Ray and everything in between! If you have any questions/comments/suggestions for the show, follow us on twitter @TheMixedReviews, like us on Facebook…

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Episode 300! 48:20

2M ago48:20

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This week, in celebration of Episode 300, Danièle answers your questions on everything from Hastings to hose, with a couple of surprises along the way. You can support this podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists And join on This is History's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thisishistory and use the code 'glassking' to ge…

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Vikings Behaving Reasonably with Robert Lively 43:48

2M ago43:48

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If you asked the average person how Vikings solved their problems, they probably wouldn’t say through lawyers. And yet, early Scandinavian people were sticklers for due process. This week, Danièle speaks with Robert Lively about how a person became a Viking lawyer, what the process was for solving disputes, and how fixing bad behaviour worked in th…

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Elephants and Ivory with John Beusterien 49:58

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Elephants were known throughout most of the medieval world, even if most people had never encountered one, themselves. In bestiaries, elephants are praised for their long memories, intelligence, and monogamy. And, of course, their ivory. This week, Danièle speaks with John Beusterien about elephants and ivory in medieval China and Spain, including …

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Royal Grief in Medieval Iberia with Nuria Silleras-Fernandez 56:45

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For three medieval Iberian queens, grief - and the way they expressed it - had immense and far-reaching consequences. This week, Danièle speaks with Núria Silleras-Fernández about what grief and widowhood were "supposed" to look like, how grief and madness were thought to be intertwined with love, and how the grieving women in the famous Isabella t…

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161 - Lily Tomlin 2:11:57

3M ago2:11:57

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She hasn't just lived a life, she's lived all of them! Happy Pride from The Mixed Reviews! This month we bring you May Madness winner Lily Tomlin! From Laugh In to Grandma, from 9 to 5 to The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe, we cover it all, in her very politcal, very subversive, very gay career! If you have any questions/comme…

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Mysterious Manuscripts with Garry Shaw 55:07

3M ago55:07

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There are several famous examples of mysterious medieval writing, including the so-far unbreakable Voynich Manuscript. So, what secrets were medieval people trying to hide? And why? This week, Danièle speaks with Garry Shaw about who was encrypting their manuscripts, the codes they used, and the centuries of attempts to crack the Voynich Manuscript…

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Johannes Gutenberg with Eric White 52:06

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There are a lot of gamechanging inventions that shifted the trajectory of the Middle Ages, but one machine managed to hit at just the right time and place to create a massive enterprise in medieval Europe, with consequences that touched the entire globe: Gutenberg's printing press. This week, Danièle speaks with Eric White about Johannes Gutenberg’…

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Inventing the Renaissance with Ada Palmer 55:55

3M ago55:55

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Given that the term literally means “rebirth”, the Renaissance throws some not-so-subtle shade on the period that comes before it. So, where did the idea of the Renaissance actually come from? And was it truly a golden age? This week, Danièle speaks with Ada Palmer about Petrarch, Machiavelli, atheism, and how we should look at the period formerly …

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Saint Thomas Becket with Michael Staunton 57:16

3M ago57:16

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It's one of the most notorious political assassinations in history: the murder of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket. The story of two friends who became bitter enemies in a struggle between church and state that drew in some of the most powerful people from all over medieval Europe. So, how did a pretty ordinary kid from London end up as …

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160 - Holly Hunter 2:14:07

4M ago2:14:07

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Get out your pianos and get ready to broadcast the news, this month our episode is all about the acting icon Holly Hunter! From Raising Arizona to The Incredibles, from Crash to Thirteen and everything in between! We cover the life and film career of the Academy Award winning actress. If you have any questions/comments/suggestions for the show, fol…

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Medieval Infancy with Julie Singer 47:42

4M ago47:42

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One of the most celebrated moments in childhood is when a person utters their very first words, stepping over a brand new threshold of communication. And from that moment on, all bets are off. This week, Danièle speaks with Julie Singer about what medieval people thought about infancy in general, how literary children could be vehicles for truth an…

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Prester John with Chris Taylor 43:52

4M ago43:52

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A mysterious figure ruling at the fringes of the known world, Prester John might be the most famous person you've never heard of. Like a medieval Carmen Sandiego, Prester John was a man people searched the globe for, from Ethiopia, to Tibet, to the New World, never quite catching up to him in the end. So, who was Prester John and why were medieval …

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El Cid with Nora Berend 49:39

4M ago49:39

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In the centuries since his death, the famous El Cid has been the star of plays, romances, feature films, and even propaganda campaigns. But how does history compare to the hype? This week, Danièle speaks with Nora Berend about the real Rodrigo Díaz, the astonishing way his legend grew and changed over time, and how El Cid is still being used as a p…

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159 - Willem Dafoe (EXTENDED CUT) 2:35:48

4M ago2:35:48

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Norman's on sabbatical, honey! This time on The Mixed Reviews, the career of powerhouse Willem Dafoe, from Platoon to Spider-Man, from Shadow of the Vampire to Nosferatu we cover it all! And in a preview of our patreon content, this is the extended cut! More Dafoe all the time! If you have any questions/comments/suggestions for the show, follow us …

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Royal Women of Sweden with Caroline Wilhelmsson 48:30

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To get a fuller picture of medieval queenship, it's time to head to the heart of Scandinavia to learn about the lives of the lesser-known medieval women who found themselves - intentionally or unintentionally - ruling a kingdom. This week, Danièle speaks with Caroline Wilhelmsson about the royal women of Sweden, how they became queens, and how they…

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Frederick Barbarossa with Graham Loud 54:28

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When we look back to medieval Europe, there are a handful legendary figures who stand out above the rest. Richard the Lionheart. Charlemagne. El Cid. And Frederick Barbarossa. A powerful emperor, focused crusader, and stubborn supporter in the middle of a papal schism, Barbarossa certainly made waves in the twelfth century, and left a lasting impre…

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The Rise of Henry Tudor with Nathen Amin 1:03:07

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Though he’s remembered as the man who united the two royal houses of England, Henry Tudor was more than just the red rose of Lancaster: he was also the red dragon of Wales. This week, Danièle speaks with Nathen Amin about Henry Tudor's Welsh ancestry, how generations of royals and rebels shaped him, and how he managed to claim the English throne de…

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Medieval Hospitals with Sarah Loose Guerrero 48:12

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When we think about the joys of modernity, perhaps one of the images that comes to mind is hospitals. But, believe it or not, hospitals were also a fundamental part of the medieval world. Catering to the sick, the poor, and the needy, hospitals were institutions many medieval people could rely on in their most desperate moments. This week, Danièle …

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The Medieval Writings of Jean Bodel with Lynn Ramey 44:15

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When it comes to influential writers of the Middle Ages, there are big names that are probably familiar to a lot of us. But who was it who influenced them? It’s time to get to the deep cut of medieval literature, and look at a writer whose worked crossed genres from epic, to drama, to heartfelt notes, to raunchy humour. This week, Danièle speaks wi…

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158 - Saoirse Ronan (with guest Eoin Daly) 2:13:00

6M ago2:13:00

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Two times the luck of the Irish, as we welcome back to the show the amazing Eoin Daly to discuss the career of the fantastic Saoirse Ronan! From Atonement to The Out Run, Brooklyn to Lady Bird to Blitz, we cover it all! If you have any questions/comments/suggestions for the show, follow us on twitter @TheMixedReviews, like us on Facebook, e-mail us…

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Medieval Africa with Luke Pepera 41:52

6M ago41:52

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Although it’s the cradle of our species, and a land as rich in culture as it is legendarily rich in resources, retellings of African history often place their focus heavily on the transatlantic slave trade. While this is valuable, too narrow a focus can make it easy to lose sight of how incredibly powerful, interconnected, and respected African peo…

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Ladies-in-Waiting with Caroline Dunn 49:35

6M ago49:35

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Although they’re often presented as a sort of living, breathing set decoration, the women at aristocratic courts in the Middle Ages served many different functions, from the practical to the ceremonial. Educated and influential, these women served as ambassadors not only of their gender, but often of their families, and places of origin, as well. S…

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Global Ships with Amanda Respess 44:43

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When it comes to intercontinental trade in the Middle Ages, the Silk Road seems to get all the love. But the movement of people and goods between kingdoms and continents was made possible in large part by water. This week, Danièle speaks with Amanda Respess about ships and shipbuilding in the medieval world, what we know about early global trade ro…

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Buddhist Poet-Monks in Medieval China with Thomas J. Mazanec 44:55

6M ago44:55

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Last week was all about Christian monks, but naturally, there were a whole lot of monks in different traditions across the medieval world. And some of them were even poets. This week, Danièle speaks with Thomas J. Mazanec about the Buddhist poet-monks of medieval China, why they chose to write poetry, and why their art was so controversial. You can…

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157 - Denzel Washington 2:19:12

6M ago2:19:12

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Ok! Alright! This time on The Mixed Reviews, we take a deep look into the career of perhaps our greatest living actor Denzel Washington! From Carbon Copy to Gladiator II, from Crimson Tide to The Equalizer, we trace his career from Mount Vernon New York, to stage and screen powerhouse! Check out our Patreon for an EXTENDED CUT of this episode, givi…

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How to Live Like a Monk in Stressful Times 31:46

7M ago31:46

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It's safe to say that this moment in history is proving to be a stressful one, leaving many of us feeling anxious and unsettled. This week, Danièle revisits some of the science-backed tools and strategies medieval monks used to help them stay mentally healthy in tough times. Check out Danièle's book How to Live Like a Monk: Medieval Wisdom for Mode…

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Henry III with David Carpenter 1:06:42

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Although he’s one of the longest-reigning monarchs in English history, he tends to be largely forgotten when it comes to top ten lists. He’s not even in the top three most popular Henrys. Sandwiched between his father, Bad King John, and his son, the “great and terrible” Edward I, Henry III was a pious, peaceful, family man – for better and for wor…

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Sexy Medieval Songs with Elizabeth Eva Leach 46:08

7M ago46:08

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It's almost Valentine's Day, which means that sexy playlists are being created all over the world to help people communicate their steamiest and most heartfelt emotions - just like they did in the Middle Ages. This week, Danièle speaks with Elizabeth Eva Leach about sexy medieval songs, who was singing them, and how they served as inspiration in th…

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Muslims in the Kingdom of Jerusalem with Ann Zimo 43:59

7M ago43:59

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After the Christian conquest of Jerusalem in 1099, scholarship tends to focus on the Muslim populations outside of the newly established crusader kingdoms. But what happened to the Muslim people who remained within? How did they interact with the new culture and laws imposed upon them? And how much of a dealbreaker was a person’s religion in real l…

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Medieval Iceland with Sverrir Jakobsson 48:35

8M ago48:35

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It’s a storied island with a rich saga tradition. A land of ice and fire. But rarely do we hear of how Iceland went from being a stouthearted farming settlement to one of the most respected nations on Earth. This week, Danièle speaks with Sverrir Jakobsson about what life in Iceland was like in the early Middle Ages, how it became linked to the kin…

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156 - 2024 in Review 2:14:21

8M ago2:14:21

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Another year down, and oh so many movies! It's our first episode of 2025 and per tradition, we're starting with a look back at the year in film that was 2024! We discuss our favorites, and give out our annual Beautiful Gowns award! Topics include Challengers, Dune 2, Hard Truths, Babygirl, Conclave, I Saw the TV Glow, My Old Ass, Nosferatu, Madame …

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Dowager Queens of Korea with Alban Schmid 46:38

8M ago46:38

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Though they're often overlooked, the dowager queens of Korea were the one of the most powerful legitimizing forces behind the throne. This week, Danièle speaks with Alban Schmid about how Korea was ruled in the late Middle Ages, its relationship to Ming China, and the power wielded by the women at the top. You can support The Medieval Podcast on Pa…

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Medieval Eastern Europe with Florin Curta 45:05

8M ago45:05

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If you browse the shelves of your local bookstore, it may seem like Eastern Europe basically didn’t exist until the Soviet Union. Fortunately, Medieval Studies is slowly widening the lens to give us a bigger and better picture of what went on beyond the invisible borders of west versus east. This week, Danièle speaks with Florin Curta about why it’…

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Early English Queens with Matthew Firth 49:09

8M ago49:09

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Most of us could probably come up with a few names of the kings who ruled in England in the centuries before the Norman Conquest, but the queens? Maybe not. We know they existed, but it can be hard to figure out much else about them – or whether later medieval notions of what queenship actually is even fit. This week, Danièle speaks with Matthew Fi…