Best Steven Tudor Podcasts (2025)

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Margaret of York, Duchess of Burgundy, Sister of English Kings with Dr Elizabeth Norton 43:49

1d ago43:49

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Continuing on from Margaret of Anjou, today we have a new episode for the #MightyMargaret series. This one is about MARGARET OF YORK, or as she became known after marriage, Margaret of Burgundy. This of course is the sister to Edward IV, George, Duke of Clarence, and Richard III. The in/famous Duchess who helped strengthen the links between England…

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"Juliet & Romeo" The Pop Sensation 1:07:36

4h ago1:07:36

1:07:36

Steven welcomes filmmaker Timothy Scott Bogart to this episode to discuss Tim's new film adaptation: "Juliet & Romeo," featuring a pop music spin on the classic 14th century story. Together, they discuss the intricacies of filming on location in Italy, choices within the script, the score of the film, and performances delivered by the cast. Support…

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The Grey NATO – 329 – A Deep Dive With Brock Stevens & Chris Sohl 1:16:48

2h ago1:16:48

1:16:48

Thanks so much for listening! For the complete show notes, links, and comments, please visit The Grey NATO Show Notes for this episode: https://thegreynato.substack.com/p/329-brock-stevens-chris-sohl The Grey NATO is a listener-supported podcast. If you'd like to support the show, which includes a variety of possible benefits, including additional …

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El Cid with Nora Berend 49:39

25m 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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Queen James: The Six Loves of James VI & I with Gareth Russell 47:50

7d ago47:50

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Stuart Spring continues! Please welcome historian Gareth Russell and we’lll be talking today about his latest book Queen James, published by William Collins. This is a new biography of James VI of Scotland, I of England, which makes us see James in a whole new light. Let’s find out more. Get Queen James: https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/queen-j…

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The Grey NATO – 328 – Slack Crew & A 2025 Part 3 [Watches that disappoint, dinner party menus, weekend cars, and watch elevator pitches] 54:44

9d ago54:44

54:44

Thanks so much for listening! For the complete show notes, links, and comments, please visit The Grey NATO Show Notes for this episode: https://thegreynato.substack.com/p/328-slack-crew-and-a-2025-p3 The Grey NATO is a listener-supported podcast. If you'd like to support the show, which includes a variety of possible benefits, including additional …

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Royal Women of Sweden with Caroline Wilhelmsson 48:30

5d ago48:30

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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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Reinventing... Margaret of Anjou with Lauren Johnson 52:30

11d ago52:30

52:30

Right trusty and well beloved, we greet you well! Today we’re sitting down with historian Lauren Johnson and talking about the life and times of Margaret of Anjou, the long-suffering wife of Henry VI of England. She was called the She-Wolf of France, she was villainised by the Yorkists during the Wars of the Roses and by Shakespeare long after her …

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Arranged Love Blossom: The Stuart Edition 32:09

14d ago32:09

32:09

Welcome to our Royal Romance season. We’re continuing with the #StuartSpring series, but this is the finale of the Royal Valentines season. Today we’re going to look at two Stuart couples that found love within their marriage, despite their unions being arranged. First up, we have Mark Turnbull who will tell us all about Elisabeth Stuart, daughter …

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Episode 166 - Rock Hard 1977, Flat Iron, Candela Obscura 1:22:46

9d ago1:22:46

1:22:46

Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content In Episode 166 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, the gang dives into a mix of worker placement, architecture, victorian horror, and some good old rock and roll. Our fist building block Flat Iron, a 2-pla…

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Reinventing… Mary Queen of Scots with Steven Veerapen 1:32:26

15d ago1:32:26

1:32:26

Right trusty and well beloved, we greet you well! Welcome to SEASON EIGHT of If It Ain’t Baroque…your independent history podcast! This new season we’re kicking off with a brand new mini series dedicated to the Stuarts, titled #StuartSpring. As our guest today we have Steven Veerapen, and we’ll be chatting all things Mary Queen of Scots. I say chat…

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Shakespeare's Imaginary Constitution 1:48:40

11d ago1:48:40

1:48:40

Steven welcomes Professor Paul Raffield from the School of Law at the University of Warwick to discuss his book, "Shakespeare's Imaginary Constitution." Raffield is an accomplished actor and law professor with great insight into the works of Shakespeare and their ability to capture the legal and political aspects of their time. Support the show by …

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The Grey NATO – 327 – The Vancouver Timepiece Show (Special Chats & Lots of Watches) 1:26:02

12d ago1:26:02

1:26:02

Thanks so much for listening! For the complete show notes, links, and comments, please visit The Grey NATO Show Notes for this episode: https://thegreynato.substack.com/p/327-the-vancouver-timepiece-show The Grey NATO is a listener-supported podcast. If you'd like to support the show, which includes a variety of possible benefits, including additio…

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Frederick Barbarossa with Graham Loud 54:28

12d ago54:28

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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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Katharine of Aragon: Spanish Princess with Heather R Darsie 28:06

18d ago28:06

28:06

Welcome to our 150th episode! As a treat, we have something very special for you today. Heather R Darsie is back on the show, once more we talk of her upcoming book "Katharine of Aragon: Spanish Princess: I Am Not as Simple as I May Seem", published by Amberley Books. This book dives deep into Katharine’s life when she was a young princess in Spain…

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Trouble in Paradise: The Georgian Edition 40:52

14d ago40:52

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Welcome to our Royal Romance season. On this episode, we’ll be talking about Georgian Couples that didn’t have a happy ending. Please welcome Catherine Curzon back as we learn more about the Georgian couples whose Happily Ever After seemed to have an expiration date. We’ll talking about George III of Great Britain & Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-S…

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Shakespeare's Sassy Ladies' Appreciation Tour with Carol Ann Lloyd 1:07:47

22d ago1:07:47

1:07:47

This is still Shakespeare Week, and today we present our latest episode celebrating this great poet and playwright. Words, words, words, indeed. Next up, we have Carol Ann Lloyd, an author of several books on the Tudors, and she’s also a researcher at the Folger Shakespeare Library. On this episode, Carol Ann and Natalie are exploring Shakespeare's…

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Shakespeare's Sisters with Ramie Targoff 31:02

18d ago31:02

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This is Shakespeare Week, so we have a mini series of episodes celebrating this great poet and playwright. Words, words, words, indeed. Next up, we have Ramie Targoff and we’ll be talking about her latest book Shakespeare’s Sisters which celebrates the lives of William’s near contemporaries - the ladies who wrote. Anne Clifford, Aemilia Lanyer, Mar…

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Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors with Matt Pinches (Guildford Shakespeare Company) 42:08

24d ago42:08

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This is Shakespeare Week, so we have a mini series of episodes celebrating this great poet and playwright. Words, words, words, indeed. Today our guest is Matt Pinches, the co-founder of Guildford Shakespeare Company. And we’ll be talking about The Comedy of Errors, the play that the company is putting on a bit later in the year… Find GSC: https://…

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The Grey NATO – 326 – Imperfect Products (Land Rover vs. Jeep) 1:16:33

19d ago1:16:33

1:16:33

Thanks so much for listening! For the complete show notes, links, and comments, please visit The Grey NATO Show Notes for this episode: https://thegreynato.substack.com/p/326-imperfect-products The Grey NATO is a listener-supported podcast. If you'd like to support the show, which includes a variety of possible benefits, including additional episod…

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Shakespeare's Borrowed Feathers with Darren Freebury-Jones 55:12

25d ago55:12

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Today is the anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death, as well as his potential birthday. We’re here to honour this great playwright and poet with a mini season of episodes, all to do with him. First up, is Darren Freebury-Jones with his latest book - SHAKESPEARE'S BORROWED FEATHERS - published by Manchester University Press, it’s all about Willi…

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Royal Love Stories Told Wrong: Cupid Painted Blind 34:54

29d ago34:54

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Royal Love Stories Told Wrong: Cupid Painted Blind On this episode we’re looking at the royal love stories which are different from how they’re usually told. To help sort out fact from fiction, we have great historians with us today. The couples we’ll be talking about include: Isabella of France & Edward II of England (Sharon Bennett Connolly) Anne…

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The Fall of the House of Byron with Emily Brand 26:40

29d ago26:40

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On the 19th April 1824 at the age of 36, George Gordon Byron, the 6th Baron died in Greece. Today we sit down and talk to Emily Brand, a Georgian historian and the biographer of the Byron family. We’ll be discussing her book The Fall of the House of Byron: Scandal and Seduction in Georgian England released by John Murray Press (Hachette UK). Welcom…

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William Shake-Speare: Deciphering the Name 2:28:33

27d ago2:28:33

2:28:33

Steven welcomes the return of one of his most popular guests, the multilingual polymath Luis Sousa, who joins Steven all the way from Portugal to decipher the pseudonym, "Will Iam Shake Speare" and the over-arching central theme of the Shakespeare canon. Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at www.dontquillt…

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Reinventing… Edward I with Darren Baker 21:01

27d ago21:01

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Please welcome Darren Baker back on the podcast, and we’re going to talk about his latest book - The Confessions and Chronicle of Lord Edward, meaning we’re going to be digging up dirt on the young future Edward I, also known as Longshanks. Darren's Books: Henry III, his brother, his sister and his wife https://thehistorypress.co.uk/publication/hen…

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The Grey NATO – 325 – Book Club 4 52:42

26d ago52:42

52:42

Thanks so much for listening! For the complete show notes, links, and comments, please visit The Grey NATO Show Notes for this episode: https://thegreynato.substack.com/p/325-book-club-4 The Grey NATO is a listener-supported podcast. If you'd like to support the show, which includes a variety of possible benefits, including additional episodes, acc…

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

26d ago1:03:07

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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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The Battle of Culloden and the Jacobites with Callum Watson 1:00:06

1M ago1:00:06

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Today is the anniversary of the Battle of Culloden where in 1746 the British Army defeated the Jacobites, the supporters of the House of Stuart. It’s considered to be the last civil war fought on British soil. Let’s welcome Dr Callum Watson back on the show. Callum works at the site of the Battle of Bannockburn and who recently released a book on t…

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Arranged Love Blossom: We Found Love Right Where We Are 44:36

1M ago44:36

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We Found Love Right Where We Are: Arranged Love Blossoming On this episode we’re looking at the Royal Couples, who were brought together by an arranged marriage. Despite this, they found love and comfort in the union. We have great historians with us today. Darren Baker, Sharon Bennett Connolly and Heather R Darsie. The couples in question saluted …

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The Myths of RMS Titanic with Dan E Parkes 56:31

1M ago56:31

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Please welcome Dan E Parkes back to the podcast, the author of Titanic Legacy: The Captain, the Daughter and the Spy with Amberley Publishing. He also has a Youtube channel called Captain Titanic where he searches for the truth about this great ship. Today is the anniversary of the ship’s sinking, so we’ll be busting a lot of myths about Titanic’s …

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Episode 165 - Inventions Evolution of Ideas, Age of Innovation, and Great Western Trail El Paso 1:12:49

1M ago1:12:49

1:12:49

Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content In Episode 165 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, the crew is back around the virtual tabletop to talk about some of the biggest, brain-burning board games hitting tables right now—and to share some excit…

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Uneasy Lies the Spouse that Wears the Crown: Trouble in Paradise 39:15

1M ago39:15

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Join us as we explore the love stories of the past. Uneasy Lies the Spouse that Wears the Crown: Trouble in Paradise... On this episode, we’ll be talking about the many royal couples that didn’t have a happy ending. Their Happily Ever After seemed to have an expiration date. Please welcome Sharon Bennett Connolly, Heather R Darsie and Amy McElroy b…

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The Grey NATO – 324 – Watches And Wonders 2025 Megasode 1:33:51

1M ago1:33:51

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Thanks so much for listening! For the complete show notes, links, and comments, please visit The Grey NATO Show Notes for this episode: https://thegreynato.substack.com/p/324-watches-and-wonders-2025 The Grey NATO is a listener-supported podcast. If you'd like to support the show, which includes a variety of possible benefits, including additional …

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Medieval Hospitals with Sarah Loose Guerrero 48:12

1M ago48:12

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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 Founding Fathers and Mothers of Victorian Engineering with Rob Bell 1:12:04

1M ago1:12:04

1:12:04

On the 9th April 1806 in Portsmouth, Hampshire, a little boy was born. Few could have predicted the impact his work would have on the world. His name was Isambard Kingdom Brunel. As a special treat in honour of Mr Brunel’s birthday, today I talk to Rob Bell, an engineer, podcaster and TV presenter. You may recognise him from Channel 5 documentaries…

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Strange Royal Bedfellows: Swiped Left 1:31:54

1M ago1:31:54

1:31:54

Join us as we explore the love stories of the past. Swiped Left: Strange Royal Bedfellows... On this episode, we’ll be talking about the many royal couples that didn’t take to each other and thus the union weren’t ultimately successful. Sharon Bennett Connolly kicks us off with the story of Philip II of France and Ingeborg of Denmark, and we’ll con…

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Poem Unlimited 1:39:34

1M ago1:39:34

1:39:34

Steven welcomes his wife, Annie, back for another episode to take a deep dive into what it is like to prepare for tackling the role of Hamlet. Together, they discuss the actor's process, the complexities of the script and the role, famous women who have played the Prince of Denmark, why "Hamlet" is so important to actors, and more. Support the show…

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

1M ago44:15

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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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Voyages with the Celtic Saints with John Matthews 28:35

1M ago28:35

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Please welcome John Matthews to the show. And we’ll be talking about his upcoming book Voyages with the Celtic Saints: Stories and Wisdom for Travellers in Search of Truth. Voyages of Celtic Saints: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Voyages-Celtic-Saints-Stories-Travelers/dp/0764368796/ (UK) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Voyages-Celtic-Saints-Stories-Travelers-e…

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Episode 164 - Airecon X, Galactic Cruise, and Horrified Greek Monsters 1:13:46

2M ago1:13:46

1:13:46

Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content In Episode 164 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, the PhC team welcomes back Jon for a lively discussion covering recent gaming events and tabletop gaming reviews. The episode kicks off with Andy reporti…

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The King's Grannies 48:12

2M ago48:12

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Welcome to our Romance Royale series. On this episode, we’ll be talking about the King’s many grannies. The royal couplings that had to happen to further the family tree. We’re looking at five such couples today, James I of Scotland and Joan Beaufort, Owain Tudor and Catherine of Valois, Edmund Tudor and Margaret Beaufort, Henry VII and Elizabeth o…

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The Grey NATO – 323 – Doxa Revives the Sub GMT + Our Hopes For Rolex and Tudor at Watches & Wonders 2025 59:55

2M ago59:55

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Thanks so much for listening! For the complete show notes, links, and comments, please visit The Grey NATO Show Notes for this episode: https://thegreynato.substack.com/p/323-doxa-gmt-rolex-tudor The Grey NATO is a listener-supported podcast. If you'd like to support the show, which includes a variety of possible benefits, including additional epis…

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Medieval Africa with Luke Pepera 41:52

2M 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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The Battle of Baugé with Callum Watson 1:07:24

2M ago1:07:24

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Many people know the Hundred Years’ War, and almost everyone in the English speaking world has heard of the Battle of Agincourt, but not many would be familiar with the The Battle of Baugé which was fought on the 22nd March 1421 between the English and the Franco-Scottish forces in the territory of Baugé in France. Let’s ask Callum Watson more abou…

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Straight Acting: The Many Queer Lives of William Shakespeare with Will Tosh 1:17:13

2M ago1:17:13

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Welcome to season SEVEN of our podcast! Everybody knows Shakespeare. However, perhaps not as well known to most is that beneath the surface, much of Shakespeare’s work surrounds ideas of gender and queerness. Many of the plays are concerned with cross-dressing, gender fluidity, and same-sex friendships that many scholars have interpreted to be much…

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Comedy of Errors: Apologies and the Law 44:11

2M ago44:11

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Steven dives deep into the origins and history of the Bard's shortest play to reveal the deep layers and themes within the comedic layers of the play while finding clues about why it was written and the audience it was intended for. Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at www.dontquillthepodcast.com and beco…

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