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- 50 minutes 42 secondsMargaret Pole part 3
Here it is, the finale to the wild life of Margaret Pole, Countess of Salisbury and last great Plantagenet. What a rollercoaster it's been. We jump back into Henry VIII’s chaos: Catherine of Aragon cast aside, Anne Boleyn crowned (and gone), Thomas Cromwell on the rise, and our fiercely Catholic Margaret trying to keep her head
We follow Reginald Pole’s “turbo treason” across Europe and watch as the Exeter Conspiracy brings down Margaret and her family. From skipped coronations and pointed petitions to house arrest and the Tower, we unpack how a 60-something noblewoman became the poster child for Tudor paranoia, and why her 1541 execution by bill of attainder stunned Europe.
Time stamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:39 Recap of Margaret Pole's Life
02:48 Margaret Pole's Political Struggles
11:10 Reginald Pole's Defiance
22:28 Margaret Pole's Family Dynamics
26:03 Reginald Pole and the Exeter Conspiracy
28:18 Jeff's Arrest and Interrogation
30:22 Margaret's Incriminating Evidence
33:05 Speculations and Interrogations
40:28 Margaret's Imprisonment and Execution
46:18 Margaret's Legacy
Sources:
- https://rebeccastarrbrown.com/2018/01/13/the-last-plantagenet-margaret-pole-countess-of-salisbury/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mi7lMHlQty0
- https://tudortimes.co.uk/people/margaret-plantagenet-life-story/the-wrath-of-a-prince-1538-1541
- https://open.spotify.com/episode/5LUAzFiDpEbj0QiP92Ac33
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29 October 2025, 10:00 am - 42 minutes 57 secondsThe Ghosts of Warwick Castle
Spooky season is upon us witches and in this Patreon fave we are taking y'all to one of England's oldest (and most haunted?) castles: Warwick Castle. There we'll meet some of their most famous ghosts, talk Victorian era seances and maybe even meet a shapeshifter or two.
Tune into this one for: Wars of the Roses ghosts, Aleister Crowley séances, the ghost of Sir Fulke Greville, gray ladies, real life dungeons and so much more. Pair it with our haunted Hampton Court palace episode if you're really in the mood for a fright.
Time stamps:
00:00 Introduction to Queen's Podcast
00:45 Warwick Castle: A Haunted History
02:02 Warwick Castle Through the Ages
05:22 Modern-Day Warwick Castle
08:43 The Ghost of Sir Fulke Greville
17:04 The Legend of the Black Dog
20:29 The Gray Lady of Warwick Castle
23:16 Countess of Warwick and the Supernatural
29:50 Daisy and Alistair Crowley's Seance
34:13 Hauntings in the Dungeon
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15 October 2025, 10:00 am - 28 minutes 37 secondsKaty's Corner: Perkin Warbeck's Wife Catherine Gordon
Lady Catherine Gordon: Wife of Perkin Warbeck| Tudor & Wars of the Roses History
In this special rerun from Katy’s Corner (originally released to Patreon in 2022), Katy dives into the fascinating, often overlooked life of Lady Katherine Gordon, wife of the infamous pretender Perkin Warbeck — aka the guy who pretended to be Richard Duke of York (of the Princes in the Tower fame).
This episode is a perfect little snack for fans of Tudor history, Wars of the Roses drama, and under-told stories of women in history.
Time stamps:
00:00 Introduction to Queen's Podcast
00:57 Lady Elizabeth Gordon: The Mysterious Wife of Perkin Warbeck
01:24 Catherine's Scottish Roots and Family Dynamics
05:41 Marriage to Perkin Warbeck
08:04 Life at the Scottish Court and Perkin's Ambitions
16:36 Capture and Life in England
24:32 Catherine's Later Years and Legacy
Sources:
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10 October 2025, 10:00 am - 47 minutes 52 secondsMargaret Pole part 2
Margaret Pole Part II: Countess of Salisbury, Catherine of Aragon’s Bestie & Mary Tudor’s Mentor
In this episode, we track Margaret from a broke widow and Catherine of Aragon’s confidante to a savvy court operator who’s made a Countess in her own right.
But, this is the Tudor era so something wild is always lurking right around the corner. We're talking messy divorce scandals, treasonous dukes and just a whole lot of drama.
Listen for: Wars of the Roses fallout, early King Henry VIII of England vibes (pre–axe era), Queen Mary Tudor’s childhood, sweating sickness, and how one woman’s patronage and grit shaped a future queen.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Patreon Shoutouts
01:10 Recap of Margaret Pole's Early Life
02:08 Margaret's Marriage and Family Dynamics
06:52 Margaret's Role in Catherine of Aragon's Life
09:31 Sweating Sickness and Personal Losses
12:28 Margaret's Financial Hardships
20:53 Young Henry VIII and Margaret's New Role
22:15 Henry VIII's Generosity and Margaret's Return to Court
25:30 Margaret's Rise in Wealth and Influence
28:01 Margaret's Role in Princess Mary's Life
31:34 The Buckingham Scandal and Its Impact
37:37 Margaret's Loyalty to Catherine of Aragon
42:37 Henry VIII's Divorce and Its Fallout
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1 October 2025, 10:00 am - 55 minutes 24 secondsMargaret Pole part 1
Margaret Pole, Pt. 1: The Last Plantagenet Standing
Birthright, backstabbing, barrels of wine, missing princes, and a marriage meant to keep her head attached. All in the early life of Margaret Pole. Join us as we meet a woman who survived the Wars of the Roses only to be thrust into the Tudor Court. You can expect A LOT of drama and omg just so many Edwards.
This episode only brings Maggie into her 20's and she lived a very long life (especially for the times), so this will certainly be a multi-part series! See y'all for part 2.
Content notes
Mentions of execution, imprisonment, child mortality, and political violence.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Catching Up
02:12 Introducing Margaret Pole and the Wars of the Roses
04:29 Margaret's Early Life and Family Drama
08:56 The Downfall of Margaret's Parents
25:58 Living with Uncle Richard III
27:43 Margaret's Uncertain Future
30:57 Life Under the Tudors
42:45 The Perkin Warbeck Affair
50:14 Tragic Endings and New Beginnings
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17 September 2025, 1:45 pm - 57 minutes 11 secondsJanis Joplin
We kick off a brand-new season of Queens Podcast with the one and only Janis Joplin—Port Arthur’s wild child who became a 1960s rock legend. From awkward high-school years in segregated Texas to discovering the blues, to fronting Big Brother & the Holding Company, bringing down the house at Monterey Pop, and flying into Woodstock by helicopter, Katy and Nathan trace the meteoric rise—and heartbreaking fall—of a woman who refused to shrink herself. Expect Texas gossip, bisexual chaos, and the usual Queens Podcast charm
Time stamps:
00:00 Welcome to Queen's Podcast
03:02 Introducing Janis Joplin
08:47 High School Struggles
13:57 College and Early Music Career
17:07 San Francisco and the Hippie Movement
24:27 Return to Texas and Attempt to Get Clean
25:53 Big Brother and the Holding Company
29:27 Peggy: The Villain or Friend?
33:00 Monterey Pop Festival and Rising Fame
38:23 Woodstock
42:20 The Downward Spiral
45:07 A Glimmer of Hope in Brazil
47:38 Final Days and Legacy
Sources:
- Birth chart: https://astro-charts.com/persons/chart/janis-joplin/
- She dares to be different: https://www.michaelcorcoran.net/she-dares-to-be-different-janis-at-ut-1962/
- Monterey fest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1zFnyEe3nE
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3 September 2025, 10:03 am - 54 minutes 46 secondsMartha Stewart with Right Answers Mostly
Martha Stewart: The Domestic Goddess Who Went to Prison! Martha Stewart isn’t just the queen of centerpieces and perfectly folded napkins — she’s a woman whose life has spanned modeling contracts, Wall Street, billion-dollar empires, federal indictments, and yes… prison at “Camp Cupcake.”
This week, we’re joined by our friends Tess & Claire from Right Answers Mostly to dig into Martha’s remarkable (and scandal-filled) life. From kissing strangers on her honeymoon, to becoming America’s first female self-made billionaire, to her unlikely friendship with Snoop Dogg — Martha’s story is proof that perfectionism and ambition can build an empire… but they can also land you in hot water with the feds.
00:00 Welcome and Special Guests Introduction
01:16 Introducing Today's Topic: Martha Stewart
05:56 Martha Stewart's Early Life and Family Background
11:21 Martha's College Years and Early Marriage
13:24 Martha's Honeymoon and Early Career
16:27 Motherhood and Wall Street Career
20:54 Catering Business and Rise to Fame
28:04 A New Beginning: Launching a Magazine
30:52 Insider Trading Scandal
34:40 Prison Time and Reform
37:00 Post-Prison Comeback
39:27 Martha and Snoop: An Unlikely Duo
49:05 Reflecting on Martha's Legacy
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20 August 2025, 10:07 am - 45 minutes 52 secondsThe White Ship Disaster (patreon re-run)
In 2023, we did a 3-part series on Empress Matilda (icon) and the Anarchy that was her fight for the English throne. But how did England (and Normandy...) end up in this predicament in the first place?
Ladies and gentlemen, we're discussing The White Ship Disaster. You can find more episodes like this on our Patreon and you can listen to our Empress Matilda series at this link.
Time stamps:
00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer
00:56 Empress Matilda and the White Ship Disaster
03:04 The Royal Family Drama
06:30 King Henry's Reign and Policies
11:26 The Party on the White Ship
20:12 The Blessing and the Inevitable Tragedy
21:56 Theories on Steven's Departure
28:30 The Tragic Shipwreck
30:33 Comparing the White Ship to the Titanic
38:55 The Aftermath and Historical Impact
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6 August 2025, 10:00 am - 30 minutes 32 secondsJiutian Xuannü (For the Love of Histor)
Today we have a really cool episode our friend TK from The Love of History let us borrow about a bad ass mythical goddess, Jiutian Xuannü .
Check out for the Love of History here and follower her on Instagram!
Time stamps:
00:00 Introduction and Special Episode Announcement00:43 Welcome to For the Love of History00:54 Valentine's Day and Housekeeping01:39 History BFF Travel Meetup02:42 YouTube Channel and Content Updates03:22 Introduction to Chinese Mythology04:40 Creation Story of Pengu07:11 Nüwa and the Creation of Humans08:48 The Pantheon of Chinese Deities11:34 Introduction to Jiutian Xuannü14:01 Jiutian Xuannü's Powers and Influence18:37 Sexuality and Taoist Practices23:09 Historical Erasure and Rediscovery26:05 Final Thoughts and Superstitions27:18 Closing Remarks and Listener Appreciation
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30 July 2025, 12:19 pm - 35 minutes 52 secondsOlga Alexandrovna part 2
In 2023 we covered Dagmar of Denmark aka Maria Feodorovna and after that we went onto our Patreon to discuss her daughter, Olga. Earlier this week we ran an episode covering the first part of her life, and here we are now covering the second half.
Rabbit holes the size of Russia in this one. We're talking Russian Revolution, Rasputin, and so much more.
Time stamps:
00:00 Introduction and Recap
00:51 Olga's Unhappy Marriage
01:29 The Affair and Divorce Request
05:38 Political Turmoil and Family Dynamics
12:33 Olga's Role in World War I
13:52 The Long-Awaited Annulment
16:59 Revolution and House Arrest
23:04 Life in Denmark
30:54 World War II and Canada
32:17 Final Years and Legacy
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25 July 2025, 10:00 am - 38 minutes 50 secondsOlga Alexandrovna part 1
In 2023 we covered Dagmar of Denmark aka Maria Feodorovna and after that we went onto our Patreon to discuss her daughter, Olga. Olga's life was fascinating and sad and in this Patreon vault episode, we get into the early years of it.
Time stamps:
And if you haven't listened to our Dagmar of Denmark series, find all three episodes here: https://queenshistorypodcast.com/maria-feodorovna-of-russia-aka-dagmar-of-denmark/
00:00 Introduction and Summer Break Announcement 00:57 Introducing Olga Alexandrovna 07:09 Family Dynamics and Parental Relationships 16:33 Olga's Public Debut and Struggles 20:51 Royal Matchmaking and Cousin Marriages 26:57 A Lavish Wedding and a Lonely Night 29:43 Struggles of a Royal Marriage 31:58 Olga's Acts of Kindness 35:12 A New Romantic Interest
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