Into the Greenwood

Mistaken identities, romantic trysts, secret passages, and daring action abound in "The Son of Robin Hood"! While all accurate, I'd hesitate to call this a "good" movie. Our third venture into the "Child of Robin Hood" sub-genre and we're still left scratching our heads over whether or not any of Robin's children had a mother. 

Special guests: Richard Hopkins-Lutz and Maryanne Rose Papke

Into the Greenwood is produced by Thaddeus Papke 
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It so happens that this year marks the bicentennial of the publication of one the very first works of historical fiction in the English language, the short novel "Maid Marian" by Thomas Love Peacock.
Through a bit of delightful coincidence, this bicentennial will see the release of a new movie that takes the surprisingly rare tack of focusing on Maid Marian. I was delighted to have the opportunity to sit down with the film's director Bill Thomas and the film's star Sophie Craig to discuss their process in creating the film, bringing some long overdue attention to Maid Marian, and what it was like to make an action adventure film during Covid lockdowns.

For more on the film, including the trailer:
The Adventures of Maid Marian

For free ebooks via the Gutenberg Project of Maid Marian by Thomas Love Peacock
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/966

For the earlier episode that focused on the origin and earlier interpretations of Maid Marian:
To All the Marians I Have Known with Emily J. Rich 

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Mike Nichols caught my attention with his thoughtful posts about the myriad ways that various Robin Hood characters have been adapted. After having watched his play, 'The Gospel of Friar Tuck', I knew that I wanted to have him on the podcast to discuss the thought process that went into his own heartfelt adaptation. 

The Gospel Of Friar Tuck Episode 1 

The Gospel of Friar Tuck Episode 2 

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This film caught me off guard in a number of ways, and not just because I wasn't expecting a strip poker scene. I wasn't expecting to see a lower-class Robin, nor one who was a full ten years into his career as an outlaw. But mostly I didn't expect the first Robin Hood movie from Hammer Films to be so cleverly written. It's a Robin Hood that feels familiar while also not rehashing most of the same ground as other films. And while yes, there really is a game of strip poker in the movie, it is still a family friendly film.
-with Richard Hopkins-Lutz and Jeff Wilkinson

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After many delays, one of the first episodes I wanted to do! A discussion about the very real Sherwood Forest from what it is like today to how it has changed over the centuries. Could outlaws have fended for themselves in a harsh medieval winter? Do the works of Howard Pyle give the right impression about forest life? What exactly did we learn from "The Butcher's Oak"?
I get some expert insights about how life is and was in Sherwood Forest from Andrew West, visitor experience officer for the RSPB.

RSPB website: https://www.rspb.org.uk/ 

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A long and thoughtful discussion about the first time Disney decided to make a Robin Hood movie. While not without its problems, its a fine film and is certainly worth a viewing for anyone who is a fan of Robin Hood.
-with Richard Hopkins-Lutz and Mike Nichols

Hear more from Mike Nichols on the Second Day Film Podcast:
https://soundcloud.com/user-780448009
You can also check out his audio play "The Gospel of Friar Tuck" as performed by the Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company:
Part 1
Part 2

For all you could want to know and more about Walt Disney's Story of Robin Hood:
https://disneysrobin.blogspot.com/

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The first, but hopefully not last, episode of Into the Greenwood that was at least partially recorded in the actual greenwood. In particular some forested land on the Southern Michigan peninsula owned by this episode's guest, Chad Garlinghouse, that has been especially cultivated to be a habitat, and hunting ground, for white tailed deer.
*Spoiler*
No deer were harmed in the recording of this episode. 
So while I may not have gotten the full experience, it was still highly educational. I learned about rub lines, arrow head types, deer grunts, how to unscent oneself, and a whole lot more.

At the end of the episode we mention the podcast that Chad co-hosts, Cardboard of the Rings, which can be found at cardboardoftherings.com or on most major podcast services.

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November 2nd, 2021 will see the release of the new cooperative card game "Rescuing Robin Hood". I spoke with the game's designer, Bryce Brown, about his design process and how Robin Hood can be the hero we need during this time. You can learn more about the game and its colorful cast of characters at castillogames.com. 
You can use the code SAVE$5 to save $5 off the game, if you preorder it from their website. 

 
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Will our second entry in the "child of Robin Hood" sub-genre actually explore the protagonist's relationship with his parents? Will his mother get even the slightest mention? Don't count on it! But you can expect some historically-inspired court politics and Alan Hale's third performance as Little John in the final film of his career. 
-with Richard Hopkins-Lutz and Andy Fix

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Robin Hood may well be the most famous outlaw in the world, but he wasn't the only popular figure in Medieval England to be operating against the recognized legal authorities. Historian Will Hoff joins me for a discussion of the Outlaw Tale tradition and both how the early Robin Hood tales fit inside that tradition and how they were distinctly different.

If you're curious to learn more about some of the legendary and historic figures discussed:
Hereward the Wake
Fulk Fitzwarin
Adam Bell, Clym of the Clough, and William of Cloudesly
Gamelyn
Eustace the Monk
Wat Tyler
Roger Godberd

You can find more from Will Hoff on Instagram as TrueHistoryOfRobinHood

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