Watching the Tudors

Season 3 Episode 6: The Search for a New Queen

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 15:37:19 GMT

Henry is coming out of his grief, and wants a new queen. Not just any new queen though. One he is in love with. Who's pretty. Preferably young. Heather and Jonathan break down all the truth behind the drama in this episode. Hint: Cromwell is about to fall.

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Season 3 episode 5: Problems With the Reformation

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 12:32:01 GMT

In this episode, Jonathan and I chat about Reginald Pole, the role of Fools, the Six Articles, and more.

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Watching The Tudors Season 3 Episode 4: The Death of a Queen

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 15:36:42 GMT

Season 3 Episode 4: In Which Jane Seymour Dies. We chat about Henry's title including that he's King of France, and the whiplash of the Henrican Reformation. Also, how many times was Charles Brandon married? Plus, Jonathan cries about Jane's death and needs to leave the room while I talk about how she *really* died. Dig deeper at the Renaissance English History Podcast at englandcast.com :)

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Season 3 Episode 3: Dissension and Punishment

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 17:09:11 GMT

And we're back, talking about the Pilgrimage of Grace, the mission-based life of Cromwell, quail's eggs, and Josquin. Thanks for listening!

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Watching the Tudors Season 3 Episode 2

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 23:51:21 GMT

We're back! In Season 3 Episode 2, the Pilgrimage of Grace is heating up, Henry makes a not-so-subtle threat to Jane, Mary's back, and Brandon is conflicted. If you love this show, please leave a rating or review on iTunes - it makes a huge difference. Thank you so much! More information about us at WatchingTheTudors.com - and thanks for listening!

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Watching the Tudors Season 3 Episode 1: Civil Unrest

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 17:18:58 GMT

The Pilgrimage of Grace begins, which is distinctly lacking in grace. Also, Henry marries Jane. She pushes for him to reconcile with Mary, but Mary remains as stubborn as her mother. Where, oh where, will this end? And what exactly is the Keeper of the Privy Seal?

All this, and more, is answered as Heather and Jonathan break down the drama behind the stories on this show where we watch the Tudors, and talk about what was true, what was dramatic license, and what was just plain made up. Like the show? Rate us on iTunes, and we'll be eternally grateful.

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Watching the Tudors Season 2 Episode 10

Wed, 16 May 2018 14:59:38 GMT

In the Season Finale of Season 2 of The Tudors, Anne loses her head. Well, has it taken from her, to be completely accurate.

We break it down and find the truth behind the drama. Oh, and I get very upset at the music in this episode. And Jonathan cries.

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Watching the Tudors Season 2 Episode 9: Act of Treason

Wed, 02 May 2018 16:27:55 GMT

In this episode we see the crescendo leading up to Anne Boleyn's beheading. The men are accused and killed, and Anne herself is awaiting execution. Go to WatchingTheTudors.com for show notes and book recommendations, and remember that if you like this show, you can a) also check out the Renaissance English History Podcast, my other show, at Englandcast.com, and b) leave us a rating or review on iTunes. Thanks

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Watching The Tudors Season 2 Episode 8: Lady in Waiting

Thu, 19 Apr 2018 09:35:00 GMT

In this episode Anne catches Jane on Henry's lap, Henry has a fall, and Anne loses another child. Show notes at WatchingTheTudors.com and Englandcast.com will get you to the Renaissance English History Podcast.

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Watching The Tudors Season 2 Episode 7: Matters of State

Wed, 04 Apr 2018 10:43:42 GMT

In this episode of The Tudors, things are going downhill very quickly for Anne. Henry is becoming impatient with her, and she's picking fights with Cromwell, and it's not going to end well.

You can learn more about us at WatchingTheTudors.com, or Heather's other show at Englandcast.com, and please remember to leave a rating on iTunes if you like the show. It's the number one thing you can do to help the show be successful!

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Watching the Tudors Season 2 Episode 6

Wed, 21 Mar 2018 11:22:38 GMT

In this episode we look at the Dissolution, and why that Printing Press Scene was so, so, so wrong it makes my heart hurt.

And dogs.

And montages.

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Watching the Tudors Season 2 Episode 5

Thu, 05 Oct 2017 10:29:26 GMT

In this episode we talk about the martyrdom of Thomas More, and why Mary Boleyn really shouldn't have married without permission. If you like this show, please leave us a rating on iTunes. It really makes a difference in helping more people find out about the show! Learn more about us at WatchingTheTudors.com or Englandcast.com which is my other podcast - the Renaissance English History Podcast.

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Episode 014: Season Two Episode Four - The Act of Succession

Wed, 20 Sep 2017 11:35:54 GMT

In this episode we talk about whether Henry really loved his daughter Mary, why Heather doesn't really think Thomas More was all that honorable, and sexuality as a fluid concept in 16th century England. So much to talk about, so little time! You can always learn more about us at http://www.WatchingTheTudors.com and I invite you to cehck out the other podcast I do, the Renaissance English History Podcast, to dive deeper into life in 16th century England. Also, we'd love it if you'd leave an itunes review. Seriously, it would make our day. Thanks!

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Watching The Tudors Season 2 Episode 3

Fri, 21 Jul 2017 15:31:08 GMT

In this episode, called Checkmate, we see events fly by after the excruciating wait. After years and years of waiting, Anne becomes Queen and gives birth ... to a healthy baby ... girl. Ugh. Learn more about us at WatchingTheTudors.com, and remember to leave a rating on iTunes if you like the show.

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Watching the Tudors Season 2 Episode 2

Sun, 25 Jun 2017 16:01:54 GMT

In Season 2 Episode 2 Brandon gets shunned, then gets unshunned, Anne goes to France, and Thomas More resigns. The Drama heats up. We break it down.

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Watching The Tudors Season 2 Episode 1: Everything is Beautiful

Mon, 05 Jun 2017 21:18:43 GMT

In Watching The Tudors we look at the history behind the drama, and talk about what was real, what was dramatic license, and what was just made up. In this season, Anne Boleyn finally gets what she wants, and will become Queen. But there's going to be a lot of drama to get her there first. To start with: What to do about Katherine, and Bishop Fisher, and those who support Henry's first marriage? Learn more about us at www.watchingthetudors.com, and please remember to leave an iTunes review if you like the show - it's the number one way you can help the show succeed.

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Episode 06: True Love

Sun, 23 Apr 2017 20:07:32 GMT

A repost of this episode from a few weeks ago - it looks like it never actually went through. Remember if you like the show to leave a rating on iTunes! It's the best thing you can do to help grow the show. Thanks! Check out WatchingTheTudors.com for more info, or go to facebook.com/watchingthetudors. Thanks so much!

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Episode 10: The Death of Wolsey

Fri, 07 Apr 2017 10:38:40 GMT

As if the title wasn't spoiler enough, this episode covers the final downfall of Wolsey, the big mistake Thomas More is making in thinking he knows Henry too well, and why That Opening Scene never happened. Learn more about us at http://www.watchingthetudors.com and please leave a rating on iTunes if you like the show! It makes a big difference to us! Thanks!

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Episode 09: Look to God, First

Mon, 13 Mar 2017 17:20:05 GMT

In this episode Jonathan and Heather talk about the facts behind the fiction of episode 9 of The Tudors in which Wolsey appears to be royally f*cked, and Anne Boleyn starts to get impatient. Along the way we talk fashion, Henry the Composer, and Anne's Protestantism.

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Watching the Tudors Episode 08: Truth and Justice

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 15:44:15 GMT

in this episode Jonathan and I talk about subjects like Tudor portrait propaganda, and Katherine's court performance, all while discussing episode 8 of The Tudors. Learn more about us at http://www.watchingthetudors.com and please leave us a rating on iTunes!

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Watching The Tudors Episode 07: Message to the Emperor

Tue, 10 Jan 2017 15:01:57 GMT

In this episode we talk about the Dreaded Sweating Sickness, which is the bulk of what's happening in the show. To learn more about us and get show notes for each episode go to http://www.watchingthetudors.com. And if you like the show, please leave us a rating in iTunes. It's the number one way you can help us get more listeners, and help the show!

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Episode 05: Arise, my Lord

Mon, 28 Nov 2016 15:24:25 GMT

In this episode of Watching the Tudors, Jonathan and I talk about how kids weren't raised by their parents, why marrying without the king's consent if you were his sister was a bad move, and all the other shenanigans that happened on episode five of The Tudors. To learn more about the show, go to watchingthetudors.com and please give us a rating or review on iTunes. It's the number one thing you can do to help a show succeed. Thanks!

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Episode 04: His Majesty, The King

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 15:58:56 GMT

In Episode 04 Jonathan and I talk about the fourth episode of The Tudors in which all kinds of crazy shiz happens. Marguerite of Navarre has a one night stand with Henry (never happened - and I'm totally offended on Marguerite's behalf), Henry gets into a jousting accident, is confronted with his own mortality, and we talk about the Queens of medieval and Renaissance Europe. Boudica makes an appearance, 1000 years too late. If you like this show, please please please, pretty please with a cherry on top, leave a rating on iTunes, or a review. It's the best thing you can do to help a new show succeed. Learn more about us at http://www.watchingthetudors.com.

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Episode 03: Wolsey! Wolsey! Wolsey!

Sun, 13 Nov 2016 16:39:57 GMT

In the third episode of Watching The Tudors Jonathan and I discuss the third episode of the show, in which Anne Boleyn leaves Henry enraptured, Wolsey needs to start fighting off the haters, Thomas More burns some books, and a prominent Hapsburg Chin makes an appearance. To learn more about the show go to http://www.watchingthetudors.com. And if you like the show, leave it a rating on iTunes. It's the number one thing you can do to help shows succeed. Thanks!

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Episode 02: Simply Henry

Wed, 02 Nov 2016 07:58:57 GMT

In this show Jonathan and I discuss some of the history behind the events in the second episode. We see Henry toying with making peace with France (Never!), having a dalliance with Mary Boleyn, and the first head of the series is chopped off. Good times were had by all. To learn more about us, go to http://www.watchingthetudors.com. If you like the show, please rate it in iTunes. It's the number one thing you can do to help a show succeed. Thanks!

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Episode 01: The Great Harry

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 22:51:42 GMT

In this show we talk about the first episode of The Tudors, which premiered in April, 2007. We touch on hunting, the Two Thomases, the main players, music, and war with France. For more information go to http://www.watchingthetudors.com.

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