Philadelphia's word this week, 'mumping',  is used in a letter read by Olivia Coleman found here: https://youtu.be/4pIrkEsh7Vo?si=UV5ToiXZLenRwAvF. Jessica, Gage and Philadelphia disagree about whether or not Olivia should be so funny as she reads.

Philadelphia's word this week,'noddle' is something every tudorphile uses well! Jessica and Gage learn that 'The Taming of the Shrew' has and induction with a character named Christopher Sly.

Philadelphia's word this week, 'avouch',  is something that it is almost impossible to do in the 16th century. Jessica and Gage talk about Shakespeare's MacBeth.

Philadelphia's word this week,'filch' is something she says she would never do. Jessica and Gage talk about the amazing Mary Sidney. Listen in!

Philadelphia's word this week, 'neat's tongue', names one of Philadelphia's favorite foods. Jessica and Gage talk about Shakespeare's skill with an insult.

Philadelphia's word this week, 'unheedy', leads her to realize how upsetting 'A Midsummer's Night Dream' truly is.  Jessica and Gage are amazed at Philadelphia's interpretation of the play.

Philadelphia recovers from an evening of disport while Jessica and Gage consider Elizabeth I's use of the word of the week in her famous Tilbury speech. 

Philadelphia Carey's Tudor word this week is, 'mickle'. Philadelphia is distressed at the very idea of having a mickle of pox.  Jessica and Gage laugh at the use of 'mickle' in Shakespeare's A Comedy of Errors.

Philadelphia does not want to have to call anyone 'baggage'. Jessica and Gage consider what comedy is, in the play, 'A Chaste Maid in Cheapside.'

Philadelphia relishes when her favorite calls her 'kicky wicky'. Jessica and Gage consider the very brief performance history of "All's Well That Ends Well', is it because Helen claims the man?