Royally Screwed

Fancy a cuppa? You might need it to keep you calm through the tumultuous waters of this week’s episode, in which Sam Neill officially, and gracelessly, falls from Henry VIII’s good graces. We also witness a dramatic death sequence, some gloating schemers, and a Catherine of Aragon monologue that deserves a standing ovation. Thomas Cromwell is also there. Then, Abby finally breaks her 8-episode streak of self control and gets giddy about Anne Boleyn, as we discuss her rise to power and relationship with Lutheranism. All that plus: turkey legs at TudorCon!

TV Episode: The Tudors, season 1, episode 9: Look to God First

History Lesson: Anne Boleyn’s role in the Reformation

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Royally Screwed is hosted by Abby Gleason and Danny Pirtle and edited by Abby Gleason.

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Hiya! This week on Royally Screwed, we watch Sam Neill fully break down, Cardinal Campeggio regret all of his life choices, Thomas Tallis forget what TV show he is in, and Catherine of Aragon say “yeet.” Then, Abby breaks out her Precious Moments TM Bible so that we can break down Catherine’s case against Henry VIII. All this plus: Thomas Tallis, x-wing pilot!

TV Episode: The Tudors, season 1, episode 8: Truth & Justice

History Lesson: The Case for Catherine of Aragon

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Royally Screwed is hosted by Abby Gleason and Danny Pirtle and edited by Abby Gleason.

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Yo! Abby and Danny are back to discuss another episode of The Tudors! But first, we discuss the Queen on Zoom, Philip attending his own funeral, and the Queen’s blatant disrespect for our podcast. Then, the Tudors gets a little too real as it depicts an outbreak of Sweating Sickness. What will be the best coping strategy? Citrus? Aromatherapy? Late night workouts? Experimenting with bisexuality? We explore all of these trauma responses and then Abby breaks down the many outbreaks of sweating sickness in British history and their repercussions in a “history we probably should have learned from” lesson. All this plus: too many Charles Brandons!

TV Episode: The Tudors, season 1, episode 7: Message to the Emperor (aka A Crown and a Doily)

History Lesson: Sweating Sickness Outbreaks

Royally Screwed is hosted by Abby Gleason and Danny Pirtle and edited by Abby Gleason.

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Alright there! The Royal Necromancer has…died? We aren’t positive, but it sure was inconvenient! After processing current events, Abby and Danny dive into episode 6 of the first season of the Tudors, in which schemes are schemed by the scheming schemers who scheme, we witness the pope’s grand escape (it involves sheep), and we are introduced, unironically, to DOCTOR KNIGHT! Then, Abby shares a history lesson all about CB aka Charles Brandon aka Henry Cavill. All this plus: ABAB!

TV Episode: The Tudors, season 1, episode 6: True Love

History Lesson: Charles Brandon

Royally Screwed is hosted by Abby Gleason and Danny Pirtle and edited by Abby Gleason.

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Wotcha! This week on The Tudors, Abby and Danny follow newly married Margaret and CB back to England to see if Henry will receive the news maturely or not (lol), try to keep up with the rapidly evolving love triangle between Henry, Francis, and CV, and cringe at the hypocrisy of everyone involved with obtaining Henry his greatly desired annulment. Also, #TallisWatch becomes even more riveting as Thomas Tallis achieves new heights as a gay icon. Then, Abby schools Danny with a pop quiz on royal divorces and annulments through history, in which we learn that Henry is in great company in being The Worst. All this plus: Italian Beef and mostaccioli!

Please note: Prince Philip died approximately seven minutes after we recorded this episode. We will talk about it next week.

TV Episode: The Tudors, season 1, episode 5: Arise, My Lord

History Lesson: Royal annulments and divorces in the Catholic church prior to Henry VIII

Royally Screwed is hosted by Abby Gleason and Danny Pirtle. This episode was edited by Abby Gleason.

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Catch ya later! Abby and Danny voyage to fictional country Portugal in this episode of The Tudors, to witness the marriage of fictional Margaret to a fictional King. Back in England, the feud between Henry and Luther is heating up, Thomas Tallis is in desperate need of a haircut, and Henry falls in a ditch. Then, Abby offers a history lesson titled “Why Is Henry Like This.” Plus: cheese curd hot takes!

TV Episode: The Tudors, season 1, episode 4: His Majesty, the King

History Lesson: The historical reasoning for Henry’s VIII’s obsession with a male heir: Matilda, sneaky Stephen, and DIBS!

Royally Screwed is hosted by Abby Gleason and Danny Pirtle. This episode was edited by Abby Gleason.

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Oy! Abby and Danny are back for another thrilling visit to Tudor England. In this episode, we try to keep up with Sam Neill’s shifting allegiances, meet the Holy Roman Emperor and latest heart-throb Charles V of Spain, and are thoroughly discomfited by Henry’s….uh, dream, about Anne Boleyn. Then, we learn more about Cardinal Wolsey (Sam Neill’s alter-ego) and his unprecedented rise to power. All this plus Royally Screwed’s Official Stance on Therapy (do it).

TV Episode: The Tudors, season 1, episode 3: Wolsey, Wolsey, Wolsey!

History Lesson: Cardinal Wolsey

Royally Screwed is hosted by Abby Gleason and Danny Pirtle and edited by Abby Gleason.

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Oy! We are back to continue our exploration of British history via television masterpiece The Tudors. In this episode, we react to the Oprah interview with Meghan and Harry (plus, has the Royal Family discovered the secret to immortality? Spoiler alert: yes), discuss the second episode of The Tudors and Henry’s latest romantic entanglements with the King of France (plus, has Thomas Tallis become relevant yet? Spoiler alert: no), and learn all about Bessie Blount and Henry Fitzroy (plus, did we just discover the most locker-shovable figure in British history? Spoiler alert: probably).

TV Episode: The Tudors, season 1, episode 2: Simply Henry

History Lesson: Bessie Blount and Henry Fitzroy

Royally Screwed is hosted by Abby Gleason and Danny Pirtle and edited by Abby Gleason.

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Oy! It’s the first official episode of Royally Screwed! This week, we began our exploration of the Tudors tv series and learned about Henry VIII’s first wife (and total badass) Catherine of Aragon.

TV Episode: The Tudors, season 1, episode 1: In Cold Blood

History Lesson: Catherine of Aragon (1485-1536), queen of England (1509-1533)

Royally Screwed is hosted by Abby Gleason and Danny Pirtle.

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Oy! This is the preview episode for Royally Screwed, a podcast where hosts Abby and Danny will learn everything they can about British history in the most American way possible: watching television.

In this episode: meet the hosts, outline of the format of the podcast, and preview the first show we will be watching and discussing.

Royally Screwed is hosted by Abby Gleason and Danny Pirtle.

Royally Screwed is a part of the Encyclopodia Network. Find other people talking about the things they love and support the network:
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