Queens Podcast

You’ve heard of “sister from another mister,” but what about a sisters with the same mister? We’re raising our Homewrecker cocktails high (1 part Strawberry Vodka, 1 part Peach Schnapps, and some orange juice) to Queen Anne Boleyn as we dissect how on Earth she was mislabeled as such, even though her sister Mary’s affairs with King Francis and others (she was King Henry VIII’s mistress for a bit too!) earned her title of “the most infamous whore.”Just so the portrait is complete, we begin during the early life of Queen Anne Boleyn and skim through her education, her family, and the rumors about her appearance. For over 6 years, King Henry VIII stalked her, incessantly writing love letters courting Anne to become his mistress. She refused until, finally, his long-drawn-out annulment with Queen Catherine of Aragon was resolved, and the opportunity presented itself for Anne’s marriage-or-nothing ultimatum to be satisfied. Gross things royals did to maintain power and bloodlines for 1000: King Henry VIII’s first wife, Catherine of Aragon, was the widow of Henry VIII's brother, Arthur.  In this episode, you’ll also hear: Dispelling rumors of a sixth finger and witchcraft warts  Henry VIII’s mistresses and the ladies in waiting Noble suitors and giving into King Henry’s stalker-like advances  Must-listen moments: [00:06:28] Anne's early education was the time in history when girls actually got a fairly good education. It was just fashionable at this time to educate your daughters well…Mary and Anne Boleyn were educated at home by her mother at the beginning of her life.[00:36:39]: She may not have been this great beauty for the time. But one of her biographers wrote that she was a remarkable, intelligent, quick-witted, full young noblewoman. She first drew people into conversation with her and then amused and entertained them. In short, her energy and vitality made her the center of attention at any social gathering.  [00:53:02] Henry had never flaunted a mistress like this before…he had had Bessie Blount before and then Mary Bolen, and they had kids together and stuff. He was always respectful to Catherine in this, but with Anne, it was different…he paraded her around.More on Queen Anne Boleyn in Part 2 https://pod.fo/e/1037ab and Part 3 https://pod.fo/e/1037aaQueens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram!Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Isabella of France , the husband slaying she-wolf of the middle agesQueens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram!Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We pair a spicy cocktail and dish on the first half of Isabella of France's life. Born a princess of France, heading to what should be a great life as the English queen... what could go wrong?Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram!Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we take a deep dive into the life of Diane de Poitiers, the controversial mistress of Henry II of France. The first in the new mistress series called Side Hustle.Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram!Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexandra Feodorvna, was the last tsarina (or empress) of Russia. She married her cousin, Nicholas II, for love and everyone hoped they would have a happy reign.Unfortunately, that was not so much the case. Their time on the throne was a disaster pretty much starting from their coronation.Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram!Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Theodora was a remarkable woman who lived in the 6th century AD. She was born into humble beginnings, but through her beauty and intelligence, she rose to become one of the most powerful women in Byzantine history. Theodora was the wife of Emperor Justinian I and served as his co-ruler, using her influence to promote social justice and women's rights. She was also known for her patronage of the arts and her efforts to improve the lives of the poor. Despite facing opposition from the ruling class, Theodora remained committed to her causes, leaving a lasting legacy as a strong and compassionate leader.Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram!Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matilda of Flanders is often remembered for being short and sassy. And y'all... that's not wrong! Matilda is known as the wife of William the Conqueror, but she was anything but a quiet woman who let the men run the show. We hope you love this episode as much as we loved recording it!Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast.Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram!Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's our Halloween episode. Elizabeth Bathory: The Blood Countess! But was she? Nathan and Katy pair a vampire-inspired drink as we gab about this supposed infamous serial killers.Was Bathory really that bad? Short answer? Probably no, but maybe. You hear a lot about how this dangerous woman bathed in the blood of virgins (which... probably isn't actually even possible), but what you don't hear about is how a lot of really powerful men owed her money.Like. A lot of money.So, was she so evil that she needed to be locked away for the safety of all the young girls in the country? Or was it just super easy to lock up a rich woman and never have to pay her back? You let us know what you think.Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram!Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever heard the phrase, "let them eat cake"? If so, you probably attribute the phrase to the last queen of France. The infamous Marie Antoinette. Let's get this out of the way right now. She didn't say that. The phrase actually originated from a German folk tale that predates her birth. Are we saying that she was the perfect queen though? No. Marie was not raised to rule. Brought at the Austrian court of her impressive mother, Maria Theresa, Marie should not have lacked for education. Yet, little Marie Antonia was not inclined to reading. Anyway, she was never meant to be queen of France.But, as fate would have it, the unprepared teenage Marie finds herself thrown into the French court and the political intrigue at Versaille.Marie's tale is truly heartbreaking and we wish we had better news. Either way, she's definitely made an impression since we're still talking about her to this day.Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram!Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune in as Katy and Nathan drink our least favorite cocktail so far and discuss one ruthless woman, Olympias queen of Macedonia (aka, Alexander the Great's mom)  Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram!Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices