Tudor Time Machine Podcast

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.

Philadelphia takes great pleasure in chiding those around her that don't live up to her standards. Gage and Jessica love this week's word but they strive to stay clear of Philadelphia's chidings.

Philadelphia has an unkind word to describe people she believe to be ridiculous.

Philadelphia solves the case!  The murderer is revealed!

Despite nearly falling victim to a sumptuary law, Philadelphia still supports the need for such laws. Jessica notes there could be some merit to the laws while Gage disagrees - mostly.

Philadelphia tells a tale of how far one princess travelled to see her puissant Queen Elizabeth. But Gage and Jessica reveal that even a princess is not above overstaying her welcome.

Philadelphia offers up a lesson on the dos and don'ts of addressing a noble. Jessica thinks superserviceable would be a good name for an app. And Gage is sympathetic to Philadelphia's plight of trying to remember how everyone needs to be addressed.

Suspects are absolved but a feeling of betrayal leads Philadelphia to reconsider her role in solving the murder. Jessica and Gage are left to ponder an alternative sleuth to track down the murderer and close the case. Could Jane be the new Philadelphia?

Philadelphia shares that heidegyes isn’t just for frolicking. Gage finds pinching odd. And Jessica has doubts about the first ever English novel.

Despite being a bit miffed with Gage and Jessica, Philadelphia returns to update them on the happenings with Tatania – Philadelphia’s half-sister AND Shakespeare’s alibi. And has a new suspect entered the fray?

Philadelphia's strays from the theatre to poetry. Gage and Jessica are surprised to hear Philadelphia's new thoughts on RB but are happy to learn about her new favourite poet.

While attempting to verify Shakespeare's alibi, Philadelphia improvises her interrogation technique when her family tree uproots her investigation.

Philadelphia does not want to be wooed by the words of Shakespeare, she wants RB to speak extempore! Jessica and Gage think they see trouble ahead for Philadelphia and RB.

Dost thou know that Philadelphia doth adore all things RB? Gage doth want Philadelphia to not take her Elizabethan English quite so seriously. As for Jessica, she doth desire to use the word of the week correctly but opts not to weigh in as to whether she doth desire a sandwich of PB and J.

Creative attempts to track down a suspect by taking advantage of Philadelphia's time travelling ways are met with unexpected revelations. Gage continues to defend Shakespeare's innocence while Jessica tries to keep the trio's focus more on the crime and less on bickering.

Philadelphia believes she has found 'true love'.  Jessica and Gage are surprised to learn the 16th century meaning of cocker.

A new suspect is uncovered. Philadelphia continues to dismiss Jane's contribution to sleuthing. And Gage and Jessica encourage Philadelphia to nonchalantly throw caution to the wind when it comes to the space-time continuum in her quest to find Tatania.

Gage and Jessica try to reassure Philadelphia that her celebrity crush on Richard Burbage is nothing of which to be ashamed. Philadelphia doesn't necessarily agree but proudly boasts that she did con his visage to be recalled whenever it fancies her mood.

Philadelphia gushes about meeting Richard Burbage in a tiring room. But Gage and Jessica must console her when she realizes his moment has long since passed. Fortunately, she has a time machine to help spare her from such thoughts.