Tudor, I Hardly Know Her

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**Tudor, I Hardly Know Her**

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

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Ep. 110 Vagabonds: the Poor People of Tudors Jan 14, 2025

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This episode, we cover the life of the poor in Tudor times.

The ridiculous punishments given to them.

Which would you rather lose, a finger or an ear?

Emily discusses some of her recent reads and watches.

Also we're apparently on IMDb, now?

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Ep. 109 The Dread Pirate Sir Francis Bryan: The Vicar of Hell Sep 04, 2024

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Today we discuss the Chief Gentleman of the Privy Chamber, the Vicar of Hell, and the pirate (but not that kind) Sir Francis Bryan.

Also hear Emily's thoughts on the recently canceled My Lady Jane and learn what happened to all the Dukes in the Tudor times.

Plus we have a sneak peak into our next topic.

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Ep. 108 G'day, Katherine Willoughby May 07, 2024

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Today we get to talk about the Duchess of Suffolk herself, Katherine Willoughby! (not to be confused with a wallaby) Also hear Emily give her thoughts on her recent viewings of different Tudor related shows.

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Ep. 107 Slippery Dick: Richard Rich Continued Apr 08, 2024

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WE'RE BACK!

The dark version of Forrest Gump was named Richard Rich. We discuss this man's insane escapades in Henry VIII's court, trying to figure out what he actually cared about and whether he had any real religious beliefs. Find on Facebook, Twitter @tudorknowher, and Instagram

Ep. 106 Boo-dor I Hardly Know Her Oct 31, 2019

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

Ep. 105 War & Codpieces Oct 16, 2019

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

Ep. 104 Joust Kidding Oct 09, 2019

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

Ep. 103 EVERYTHING is Islam! Oct 02, 2019

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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. 102 Fifty Shades of Lady Jane Gray Sep 25, 2019

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

Ep. 101 This Armada Can't Sink Sep 11, 2019

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It did.

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