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Welcome to our first ever episode of Uncorked with the legendary Dr. Owen Emmerson.

Watch Madi live out her dream, and finally be able to ask him all the questions she's been dying to know:

1.) Where/what at Hever Castle would Anne still be able to recognize today?

2.) Was the tragic (and suspicious in our opinion) death of Purkoy Boleyn-Tudor an accident or conspiracy?

3.) Did Anne wear yellow on "the day"?

4.) How different did the tower look in the 1530's?

5.) Who is your favorite on-screen Anne?

We also get a first-hand look at the EXCITING new exhibit coming to Hever Castle in February 2026!

More to come from Dr. Emmerson & Madi in the future! Until then, be sure to check out drowenemmerson.com for more on Anne!

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Listen to (and watch this episode on YouTube!) Chris Riley raw dog 22 kings of England in our SEASON FINALE!!

From Edwards the Confessor to Henry VIII, Chris will describe each king with one single word (don't get too hung up on that part), stopping to elaborate on kings chosen by YOU, HONEYBEES! You voted on social, and we listened. We think you're going to love this one.

We will see you NEXT YEAR for Season 4!

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In this episode we will be covering the stories of not one, not two, but THREE archers who were SO GOOD that they were actually written into their culture's mythology.

Decide for yourself how much of their stories are true, and how much is just hot gossip.

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TRIGGER WARNING ON ALL THIS! It's a scary one... well, except for the absolute DELIGHT of a story at the very end. Get there.

Tale 1(ish): SKINWALKER TALES. Yes, that is right. Gabby found us a collection of modern day Skinwalker stories, which is reeeaaally just some modern-day folktales if you really think about it. She begins by giving a run down on just what a Skinwalker is, and then we go through a few CHILLING sightings of these creatures. We also learn a lot about Native American Culture along the way!

Tale 2: Grimm's the Rober Bridegroom. In this story, a young maiden travels to visit her (wealthy) groom-to-be's house for the first time. She followed a trail of ashes into the dark forest only to stumble upon the most BRUTAL scene and get a glimpse into her own fate. With the help of a new friend (and her entire family eventually) they escape and bring this man to justice... literally.

Tale 3: How Corn Came into the World. *PLEASE IGNORE THE OUTDATED LANGUAGE IN THIS ONE!!!! This is the sweetest story, which we need to be ok after this episode. It tells of the sweetest young man, and his journey to help feed his people for generations to come. Through a test of strength, he leaves us with a golden sweet story to end on.

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The modern vampire is depicted as sophisticated, sexy, dangerously charming - a masterful seductive force of superhuman strength, thirsty for blood.

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But did you know vampires didn’t start out this way? From ancient soul-sucking succubi to hopping spirits that drained your life force, to grotesque plague spreaders and dead men walking, the vampire legend has evolved from the truly disgusting to the downright sparkling.

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Come with Madi and Coco as they trace the vampire myths and legends back through time. Learn a little bit about Bram Stoker and his affinity for the occult, and the random travel guide that inspired the classic novel Dracula. Compare and contrast the real life Vlad the Impaler with the fictional character Bram created. Discover how scientific developments shifted the myth of the vampire into the sexy creature we now love AND fear.

Also rehash some 90’s childhood movie trauma with us because what even were those frogs in Thumbelina all about, you guys?!

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Follow that up with a Happy Ending with Betsy… which is arguably darker than the episode content as she discusses a real life monster.

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Not many names invoke as much fear and/or dread as Vlad the Impaler - and this guy had TWO super sick nicknames. Why is a lame title like “The Handsome” when you could terrify people with “The Impaler”?

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But how exactly does one earn such a name? Well unfortunately Coco is going to tell you in very specific detail EXACTLY how this particular Wallachian prince did, and a whole lot of other things about a guy who led a fascinating and terrible life.

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From the palaces of the Ottoman Empire, to the forests of Transylvania - from biological and psychological warfare, to feasts with unhappy endings - from the fall of Constantinople to Isabel and Ferdinand, and everything in between, this one has it all!

Get ready to be horrified by the life story of a man who became a terror in his own lifetime, and a monster inspiring countless other legends after - the one and only Vlad Dracul.

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Follow that up with a Happy Ending with Betsy… you might need it after this one!

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Here is an example of what is just sitting on Patreon, waiting for you! For only $5 a month! We loved this series so much, we NEEDED to share it with the world. Enjoy a Patreon experience.

Part Three of Washington Irving's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is HERE - and hitting harder than Ichabod's nasally psalmodies right in your bosom.

Meet us at old Balty Van Tassel's farm for the party of the season. Eat your way through tables toppling with tempting treats. Listen to the titillating tales of old-timers. Dance daringly with Dutch damsels. Whatever you decide to do, make sure you always appreciate the alliteration ol' Washy makes sure to include!

End the evening with a terrifying midnight chase through the Sleepy Hollow forest - and this time, it's definitely NOT a beetle hitting Ichabod in the face!

The Party. Ichabod and those long gangly limbs, dancing with the lovely Katrina, while Big Bad Boy Brom broods on a bench.

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Part Two of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow finds us back in the bosom of Tarry Town, and introduces us to pretty coquette Katrina, Bad Boy Brom Bones, and an insane amount of birds.

Form your own conclusions on this silly love triangle (should be NO CONTEST, but ok)

Ichabod Crane is giving Coco the full ick in this episode and she’s not hiding it well, but compassionate Madi is still hoping Ichabod will find a happy ending…

No matter whose team you’re on, this episode is sure to leaving you saying “Hey Brom, what them joints do?”

Nestle back into the bosom of Sleepy Hollow and get ready to enhance your knowledge of wonky-eyed pigeons, darling ducks, giggling geese, crowing cocks and swimming swans, or whatever Washington Irving said.

Katrina Van Tassel, plump as a partridge, with her Dutch bosom and dainty ankles shamelessly on display️

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Ok so, this one proooobably starts off with a little more Squatch talk than you would expect for a Sleepy Hollow episode, but oh boy do we get there.

We get there, to Sleepy Hollow, where the bosoms of the mountains merge with the bosoms of the valley... none of that takes away from the supple bosom of the forrest, which really draws your eyes to the bosom of the whimpering brooks, and good god Washington Irving WHAT ARE WE?!?!

In this episode, Coco reads (and translates thank god) this timeless classic. So light a candle, grab a blanket, and swallow the Ich-abod for Part 1 of this THREE PART SERIES!

Welcome to Sleepy Hollow, Patrons! Please note all of the bosom in this photo. You're welcome.

This is an episode of paranoia, jealousy, desperation, and self-fulfilling-God-given-prophecy. This is the story of King Saul and the Witch of Endor. What could have led the first king of Israel to the decision to visit a necromancer (that he himself banished)? Was it a mistake or a sin? Where is the line? Don't ask Saul, he has no idea.

Stay tuned for a VERY happy ending with Betsy, where we share our joy over our friend's wedding we attended over the weekend!

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