
Queens Podcast
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Jul 4, 2025 • 29min
Katy's Corner: Hercules Mulligan & Cato
Do you know the story of these two revolutionary spies? Well, you should! Hercules Mulligan & Cato saved George Washington (maybe you've heard of him) not once, but twice. And it took balls, y'all.
Here are some sources if you'd like to read more
https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/hercules-mulligan-irish-spy-washington
https://allthingsliberty.com/2021/06/the-incredible-story-of-hercules-mulligan/
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Jun 25, 2025 • 58min
The Goiânia Accident: Nathan and Katy on The Alarmist
Not all that shimmers is gold. Sometimes it's radioactive waste and it could kill like a lot of people. Have you ever heard of the Goiania Accident of 1987?
It was an absolute disaster that our friends over on The Almarist told us all about in December 2024. Join Katy and Nathan as we sit down with Rebecca Delgado Smith and the rest of the Alarmist crew to learn more and decide who's to blame.
Time stamps:
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:46 Meet the Hosts and Special Guests
02:03 The Goiana Accident: A Historical Tragedy
04:46 The Fallout and Cleanup Efforts
09:20 Analyzing the Causes and Blame
12:40 The Role of Radioactive Materials
30:02 The Dangers of Radioactive Waste
40:55 Who is to blame?
Check out the Alarmist on Patreon and Apple Podcasts
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Jun 11, 2025 • 40min
Ghosts of Hampton Court Palace
Welcome to the Queens summer break! In this spooky Patreon episode of Queens Podcast, Nathan and Katy delve into the ghostly encounters at Hampton Court Palace.
From the tragic tale of Katherine Howard's haunting presence to Jane Seymour's spectral appearances, they explore the rich, eerie history of these Tudor queens.
Time stamps:
00:00 Welcome to the Queen's Summer Break
01:04 Getting Spooky with Ghost Stories
03:46 Exploring Hampton Court's Haunted History
08:36 Katherine Howard's Tragic Tale
17:59 Jane Seymour: The Beloved Queen
19:23 Henry VIII's Queenly Shutdowns
19:38 Jane Seymour's Final Days
27:15 The Skeletor Ghost Mystery
30:24 The Gray Lady of Hampton Court
36:35 Concluding Thoughts and Future Stories
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May 28, 2025 • 51min
Catherine Parr, part 3
Catherine Parr has survived Henry VIII... but now what? That is not where her story ends. In this last episode of season 8, we wrap up our Catherine Parr series with a dive into her life as Dowager Queen.
Time stamps:
00:00 Introduction and Explicit Content Warning
00:34 Season Eight Finale Kickoff
01:33 Patreon Shoutouts and Summer Break Plans
03:36 Catherine Parr's Life After Henry VIII
08:24 Catherine Parr and Thomas Seymour's Secret Romance
14:43 The Scandalous Marriage of Catherine and Thomas
19:10 Court Politics and Rivalries
21:29 Anne Stanhope's Petty Drama
24:32 Catherine Parr's Joyful Return to Chelsea Manor
30:09 Thomas Seymour's Creepy Behavior
35:17 Catherine Parr's Final Days
45:06 Legacy of Catherine Parr
Some sources:
Elizabeth Norton's book
https://www.englandcast.com/2024/11/the-weddings-of-henry-viii/
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May 14, 2025 • 42min
Royal Yearbook with Even the Royals
Today, we are bringing you a chat with our friends from Even the Royals.
We’re throwing it back to high school and dishing out some superlatives — with a royal twist of course. Who’s the most rebellious royal? Which couple gets the sweetest love story? And who will be crowned our most devious schemer? We are joined by Brooke and Aricia (if you haven't checked out their show, it's a must!) - with each of us bringing a custom cocktail for some of our favorite ladies
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Apr 30, 2025 • 1h 8min
Catherine Parr, part 2
We are back to continue the story of the last wife of Henry VIII, Catherine Parr.
Some sources:
Elizabeth Norton's book
https://www.englandcast.com/2024/11/the-weddings-of-henry-viii/
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Apr 20, 2025 • 28min
Lilith (Katy's Corner)
Hey! Easter is upon us which got me thinking of ancient lore, which brought me to the story of Lilith! This is an episode from our Patreon from 2023, but is still super interesting now! Basically, Lilith is often just remembered as Adam's first wife (of power couple Adam and Eve), but her story is so much more and probably so much OLDER than that of Adam's. Hope you enjoy! Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Easter Special Announcement00:38 Introduction to Lilith01:32 Lilith in Hebrew Folklore02:50 The Alphabet of Ben Sira and Lilith's Story07:11 Lilith's Departure and Demon Babies11:02 Ancient Babylonian Connections17:33 Lilith in Various Texts and Cultures23:46 Modern Interpretations and ConclusionSome sources:
The (Un)Holy Trinity : Who was Lilith
Bitter Waters: The Case for Lilith
Inanna and the Huluppu Tree
Lilith through Times
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Apr 16, 2025 • 54min
Catherine Parr, part 1
Can you believe we've finally made it to the final wife of Henry VIII? It's finally time for Catherine Parr's story! In this episode, we get to know Catherine and learn about her upbringing and her role model mother, Maude. Fun fact: Catherine Parr was named after Catherine of Aragon. So Henry VIII's last wife is named after his first wife. Neat-o. Also in this episode, we learn about Catherine's life as a country lady and how she dealt with the infamous Pilgrimage of Grace. Then, of course, we end with Henry VIII entering the chat. Enjoy! For more from us in this time period, check out our Spotify playlist, Tudor Women. Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview04:07 Catherine Parr's Early Life13:05 Catherine Parr's First Marriage21:26 Life as a Widow and Second Marriage25:50 Meet Husband Number Two: Lord Latimer29:15 The Pilgrimage of Grace39:27 Moving to London44:34 Henry VIII's Search for a New Wife49:19 Catherine Parr: The Reluctant QueenSome sources:
https://tudorqueen6.com/2023/03/22/the-queens-mother-lady-maud-parr/
https://www.amazon.com/Catherine-Parr-Widow-Mother-Survivor/dp/1445603837
https://podcasts.apple.com/id/podcast/s3-49-katherine-parr/id389246402?i=1000604627907
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Apr 9, 2025 • 40min
The Women of Charles VII (Patreon Bonus)
The Influential Women Behind Charles VII: Yolanda of Aragon, Joan of Arc, and BeyondIn this Patreon episode from 2021, we are discussing the impactful women that did so much for king Charles VII of France. He really was just kind of a "meh" king, but he had some amazing women in his life. Namely Yolande of Aragon, Joan of Arc and of course Agnes Sorel to name a few. And then we end the episode with a ghost story because the women in Charles' life don't stop being influential beyond the grave! We hope you enjoy this supplemental episode and if you want more like this, check out our patreon (linked below). 00:00 Introduction and Episode Context01:47 Charles VII's Early Life and Yolanda of Aragon04:18 Yolanda's Role in Charles VII's Rise13:40 Joan of Arc's Impact17:19 Charles VII's Reign and Marie of Anjou22:54 Marie's Pilgrimage to Spain24:07 Magdalena of Valois: A Powerful Regent28:01 Charlotte of France: The Haunting Ghost36:38 Conclusion: The Women in Charles VII's LifeSome links to check out:
Queens Podcast Agnes Sorel episode
Our Women of the Hundred Years War blog post
Spiteful spirits blog post
More on Charlotte's ghost
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Apr 2, 2025 • 1h 17min
Agnes Sorel
Agnes Sorel: The First Royal Mistress and Her Scandalous Legacy. Today on Queens podcast, we revisit a cursed episode from 2021. We are having another look at the controversial life of Agnes Sorel, the official mistress of King Charles VII of France. We'll get into the scandal of her life along with a conspiracy theory or two. This is also a great time to revisit our episodes on Isabeau of Bavaria or Yolande of Aragon too! The episode explores whether there was a conspiracy to install Agnes as a political tool and covers her humanitarian efforts, fashion impact, and her untimely death under suspicious circumstances. Times Stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer01:49 Revisiting Agnes Sorell02:34 The Cursed Episode04:37 Agnes Sorell's Scandalous Reputation06:06 Agnes Sorell's Early Life06:33 The Hundred Years' War Context10:49 Agnes Sorell's Rise to the French Court22:47 Conspiracy Theories and Political Intrigue31:01 Charles VII's Obsession with Agnes41:13 Agnes Sorell's Influence and Legacy01:00:19 The Dramatic Demise of Agnes Sorell01:07:44 The Aftermath and Historical ImpactSome sources:
Vice
Agnès Sorel — Fashion and Influence in the French Court
Crime Reads: The Poisoning of Agnes Sorel
Harlots of History
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