Several months ago, I began my foray into Tudor history. I’ve found joy in a plethora of history podcasts. In no particular order, here are the five Tudor podcasts I never miss!
Some lovely features in common with all five podcasts:
- The hosts are active and responsive on social media.
- The hosts stay current with reputable historians and authors.
- The hosts share their episodes on YouTube.
- The hosts deploy solid research to build each episode.
Talking Tudors
Hosted by Natalie Grueninger, Talking Tudors is a rich exploration of Tudor life. Natalie is the author of several books, and she frequently delivers online courses of various lengths. I’ve taken two of her week-long virtual courses, where she collaborates with other historians, and I’ve read her book, The Final Year of Anne Boleyn. Here is an episode of Talking Tudors about women writers:
The Tudor Chest
The Tudor Chest is hosted by Adam Pennington, author of Henry VIII and the Plantagenet Poles. Adam also leads Simply Tudor Tours with Sarah Morris (see bonus video below). The Tudor Chest is a home for rigorous historical discussions. Here’s one of my favorite episodes, an interview with author Helene Harrison about her new book:
Renaissance English History Podcast
Heather Teysko is the host of the Renaissance English History Podcast. As she announces in her intro, it’s the longest rrunning podcast on Renaissance English history. Heather is also the creator of Tudorcon, a 3-day conference all about the Tudors, which I’ll be attending virtually in October!
Like me, Heather loves performing chorral music, and she gives a lot of attention to music on her show. She provides a variety of episode styles, ranging from “Tudor minute” videos of 1-2 minutes to hour-long interviews. Here is her completely fascinating talk with musicologist David Skinner:
And because I love music and music history, I also enjoyed this one:
Tudors Dynasty & Beyond
I featured a video from Rebecca Larson’s Tudors Dynasty & Beyond podcast in my review of The Cardinal. On her show, Rebecca offers a variety of videos, from solo commentaries on Tudor figures to full-length author chats. Here is one of her short profiles I enjoyed:
And here is Rebecca’s in-depth conversation with Dr. Joanne Paul, about her new book on Thomas More:
British History: Royals, Rebels, and Romantics
Carol Ann Lloyd is the enthusiastic host of British History: Royals, Rebels, and Romantics, a lively show about historical figures, daily life, and significant events. An author and historian, she starts each episode with a warm welcome and audible excitement. Here is her lovely chat with historian Suzannah Lipscomb:
And another one with author and historian Tracy Borman:
More to Explore
Here are a few Tudor extras that are just so wonderful and fun!
- Sarah Morris, also known as The Tudor Travel Guide, gets dressed as a Tudor lady! Where can I get this gown?
- Claire Ridgway of The Anne Boleyn Files & Tudor Society describes a day when Henry VIII was bested by his wife — and his mistress. He just couldn’t find a sympathetic ear.
- Jay Britton, The Tudor Songbook, sings Henry VIII’s “Pastime with Good Company,” a paean to youth and fun, in full Tudor costume. She has an utterly gorgeous voice!
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