Best Steven Tudor Podcasts (2025)

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#Ramshackle - Kids Games 37:44

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Sid and Roy sit down for a chat about some board games that they've been playing with their kids. 00:01:53 Spy Guy Fantasy 00:10:30 Under the Mango Tree 00:17:04 MicroMacro: Kids – Crazy City Park 00:26:36 Flow For a 10% discount at Tabletop Dominion (the amazing makers of the dice cubes), go to tabletopdominion.com/POLYHEDRONCOLLIDER or use the co…

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Reinventing... Charles I: The Young King with Mark Turnbull 35:45

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On the 19th November in the year of our Lord 1600, a boy was born in Scotland at Dunfermline Palace - he was the second son and the third child of the King of Scotland, James VI. Few could have predicted he would one day be king, not just of Scotland, but also of England and Ireland. No one could have foretold this boy would die on the scaffold for…

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Visit Blighty: National Maritime Museum in Greenwich 21:59

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Today we're talking to Hannah at Royal Museums Greenwich! Let's find out why a trip to the National Maritime Museum is crucial when visiting London. Find Royal Museums Greenwich: https://www.rmg.co.uk/ Find Pirates Exhibition: https://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/national-maritime-museum/pirates Visit Greenwich (...best place to be): https://www.visitgre…

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How Great a King was Henry III? with Darren Baker 34:18

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On the 16th November 1272 Henry III of England breathed his last. The grandson of Eleanor of Aquitaine, son of King John and father of Edward I, he often gets overshadowed by his retrospectively more illustrious relatives and nemeses. Let’s look at the king who preferred peace to war, giving money instead of taking it, and who had one of the longes…

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Reinventing... Anne Boleyn with Heather R Darsie 45:32

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Today we have a special treat: we're going to put all those Anne Boleyn myths to bed. Once and for all. Returning to the podcast we have Heather R Darsie, who will bust all those myths and mysteries surrounding the second wife of Henry VIII. Why did she have to die? What was her actual crime? Could she have had another fate? Why was the French exec…

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Realms of the Round Table with John Matthews 24:19

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John Matthews is back on the podcast, this time to talk about his new book - Realms of the Round Table, which is a collection of stories of King Arthur like you’ve never seen them before. Published by Harper Collins in the UK and Pegasus in the USA. Welcome back, John! Get Realms of The Round Table: https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/realms-of-th…

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The Graces: The Extraordinary Untold Lives of Women at the Restoration Court with Breeze Barrington 1:01:49

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What do we know about the woman’s lot at the court of Charles II? Breeze Barrington’s new book The Graces (published by Bloomsbury) explores the lives of several women of the Stuart court. These ladies include Maria d’Este, a.k.a. Mary of Modena, consort to James VII & II, as well as those of her Maids of Honour: Anne Finch, a revered poet, Hortens…

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Episode 176 - Malediction, Wroth, Canal Houses, Steam Power, White Castle Duel and Bladerunner RPG 1:18:42

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To support Movember go to https://uk.movember.com/ In Episode 176 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, the lads tackle a monster lineup of games covering curses, canals, castles, and cyberpunk chaos. From deep Euros to dicey duels and dystopian roleplay, it's a feast of cardboard, neon and noodles. Hot from our painting challenge, we start with dark ri…

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Visit Blighty: Hampton Court Palace with Gareth Russell 51:30

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Today we’re talking to Gareth Russell, a historian and author, whose book on the history of Hampton Court Palace we’ll be discussing today. It was published with William Collins in the UK and Atria Books in the USA. Welcome back, Gareth! Get Palace: https://www.williamcollinsbooks.co.uk/products/the-palace-from-the-tudors-to-the-windsors-500-years-…

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The Kingdom of Mercia with Annie Whitehead 45:54

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Today’s guest is Annie Whitehead, and we’re talking all things Mercia, the lost Kingdom of Anglo-Saxon England. Welcome Back, Annie! Annie Whitehead wrote a book the topic: Mercia: The Rise and Fall of a Kingdom, published by Amberley. Find Annie: https://anniewhiteheadauthor.co.uk/ Murder in Anglo-Saxon England: https://www.amberley-books.com/murd…

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Reinventing... James VI & I with Steven Veerapen 54:18

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On the 5th November 1605 many men were set up to lose their lives in a Catholic coup at the Palace of Westminster. One of those was the King of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. The first British King. Let’s talk about King James and get to know him better. Coming back to the podcast we have Steven Veerapen, who has penned James’ bio for Birlin…

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The History of California with Michael Hiltzik 33:34

27d ago33:34

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Today we’re talking to the Pulitzer winning author Michael Hiltzik, and we discuss his new book - The Golden State, all about the history of the great state of California. Published by Mariner Books in USA and Amberley in UK. Welcome, Michael! Get Golden State: https://www.waterstones.com/book/golden-state/michael-hiltzik/9781398109025 (UK) https:/…

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Shakespeare in Love (1998) with Darren Freebury-Jones 40:56

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The Oscar season is around the corner, and William Shakespeare is once again frequenting the red carpet, so why not look back and talk about a film that won 7 (!) Academy Awards, and is literally one of the best films of all time when it comes to the bard. I’m talking of course, about Shakespeare in Love (1998). Joining me today is Darren Freebury-…

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Margaret More, Mrs Roper, Tudor Scholar with Aimee Fleming 1:03:06

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Today we’re talking to Aimee Fleming, the author of the solo biography of Margaret More, the eldest daughter of Thomas More. Published by Pen & Sword. Margaret was one of the most educated women of the Tudor era and definitely deserves her story told. Let’s find out more about her. Get Margaret More Roper: https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Female…

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Visit Blighty: Queen's House in Greenwich 42:46

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Today we're talking to Vittoria, the curator at the Queen's House in Greenwich. Let's find out why this Stuart masterpiece is so special. Find Royal Museums Greenwich: https://www.rmg.co.uk/ Find Pirates Exhibition: https://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/national-maritime-museum/pirates Visit Greenwich (...best place to be): https://www.visitgreenwich.org.…

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Episode 175 - More Essen Picks Ayar, Æterna, Galileo Galilei, & Battle for Hoth 1:12:39

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We may have already put out a Spiel Essen preview list, but in this episode we talk about some games coming to Essen that we have actually played, including a hot of the press review of Ayar: Children of the Sun, the latest euro board game from Fabio Lopiano and Mandela Fernandez-Grandon. We also work as struggling artists in Bohemiums, race across…

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Exile: The Captive Years of Mary, Queen of Scots with Rosemary Goring 55:51

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Today we’re talking to Rosemary Goring, and her latest book, which covers the exile years of one Mary, Queen of Scots. Let’s look at these years in more detail, and find out why those years hold the key to many of Mary’s mysteries. Published with Birlinn Books. Exile: https://birlinn.co.uk/product/exile/ https://www.waterstones.com/book/exile/rosem…

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#Ramshackle 003 - Spiel Essen 2025 Top Picks 48:01

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Spiel Essen 2025 is just two weeks away, so Andy and Steve take us through their top picks for the show, picking out the best board games that have tickled our fancy and that we hope to play in the near future. Don't forget to join us on our Discord Server https://discord.gg/RtC25Vf2qA Games Mentioned 00:03:57 SETI: Space Agencies 00:07:44 Trickeri…

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Reinventing… The (Two) Hundred Years' War with Michael Livingston 42:46

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Today we have a very special guest, Michael Livingston and we’re going to talk about his new book - and why we need to change the label of the Hundred Years’ War. Published with Head of Zeus in UK and Basic Books in USA. Get Michael's Books: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/two-hundred-years-war-9781035906369/ https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/agincourt-9…

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John Dee and the Chamber of Secrets: The Years of the Wizard with Rachel Morris 34:37

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Today our guest is Rachel Morris, who has just published a book on the home life of Renaissance Magicians, including one John Dee. Let’s cast some spells. Welcome, Rachel! Get Rachel's Books: https://septemberpublishing.org/product/the-years-of-the-wizard-the-strange-history-and-home-life-of-renaissance-magicians-hb/ https://septemberpublishing.org…

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Reinventing... The History of Art with Verity Babbs 28:07

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Today we’re talking to Verity Babbs, who has just published a book, where she traces 500 years of art history, but in a very unique way. Welcome, Verity! Get Verity's Book: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/history-of-art-in-one-sentence-9781526686893/ https://www.hatchards.co.uk/book/the-history-of-art-in-one-sentence/verity-babbs/9781526686893 Find V…

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Episode 174 - Leaders, Earth, Prowl Clans & Cunning, and Classified Information 1:04:34

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In Episode 174 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, we dig into Earth, Leaders, Prowl: Clans & Cunning, and Classified Information—a mix of ecosystems, animal politics, and top-secret espionage, with the usual Collider banter along the way. Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider In Episode 174 of the Polyhedr…

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Witches: A King’s Obsession with Steven Veerapen 50:09

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Let’s talk about Witches and James VI/ I. What drove him to seek action against them? Were witches persecuted under his mother MQS or his godmother Elizabeth I? What were the consequences of James’ obsession? Today we’re talking to Steven Veerapen, who has just published a book on this topic. Get Witches: A King's Obsession: https://www.amazon.co.u…

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Ravenglass: Baroque-n-Roll Adventures of a Gender Fluid Seafarer with Carolyn Kirby 25:58

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The 18th Century: Bonnie Prince Charlie, the Great Masculine Renunciation, life at sea, the slave trade. The new novel Ravenglass by Carolyn Kirby has all of that and more. Let’s find out how this book about Baroque-n-Roll Adventures of a Gender Fluid Seafarer came to be. Welcome, Carolyn! Get Ravenglass: https://www.northodox.co.uk/product-page/ra…

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Visit Blighty: Handel & Hendrix House 15:39

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Today we’re talking to Olwen, a curator at Handel & Hendrix House here in London. It’s a museum where both George Frederic Handel once lived, the composer behind Zadok the Priest, used in coronations since the 18th century. Almost two centuries later, The same house was inhabited by the famous guitarist Jimi Hendrix. Let’s find out more. Find Hande…

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5000 Years of Female Monarchy with Dr Elizabeth Norton 46:36

2M ago46:36

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Please welcome Dr Elizabeth Norton back on the show, and let's talk about the female monarchs of the ages. Did you know the last elected female head of state is still alive? Did you know there exists a Queendom? How have the folk felt about reigning queens throughout time? What is the cost of female power to her and to her Kingdom? Let's dig in... …

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Three Queens: Stage Meets History 1:02:55

2M ago1:02:55

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In the run up to the US Premiere of the play Three Queens by Rosamund Gravelle we are chatting to the playwright as well as not one, but two Marian historians - Dr Johanna Strong and Dr Peter Stiffell. Three Queens is about to open at Gamut Theatre in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA. The play is set on the eve of Jane Grey's execution, and the three …

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#Ramshackle - Dan Hughes and Coraquest 1:11:27

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In this special Ramshackle episode, Sid and Rory are joined by none other than Dan Hughes—co-designer of CoraQuest (with his daughter, Cora), Dice Tower regular, and co-host of Sporadically Board. We chat with Dan about the origins of CoraQuest, from a lockdown project to a full-blown published success, and what it's like designing games with kids.…

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Marianne: Where History Meets the Audience with Sofia Briccio 16:44

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Ever wanted to time travel? Ever wanted to meet someone from the French Revolution? Well now you can. Please welcome to the show Sofia Briccio, or rather, through her we meet the witness from the Reign of Terror, Marianne. See the Show: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/revolution-stage-an-interactive-theatrical-experience-tickets-1514157890009 Find Mar…

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Episode 173 – Pax Pamir, Fate of the Fellowship, Sengoku, Ink & a Dash of Cthulhu 1:01:56

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In Episode 173 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, we tackle Pax Pamir, The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship, General Orders: Sengoku Jidai, and Ink, while Sid shares his eldritch adventures at a live Call of Cthulhu show in Edinburgh. Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider In Episode 173 of the Pol…

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#Ramshackle 001 - Our Favourite Books 50:09

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Welcome to the very first episode of #ramshackle - our new show for all things off-topic, guests, best-of lists, and anything else that doesn't fit into the normal format. Rory and Steve kick things off by talking about their favourite books, talking about Sanderson, Abercrombie and Pratchett. For a 10% discount at Tabletop Dominion (the amazing ma…

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Born with Teeth with Liz Duffy Adams 22:26

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Please welcome to our 175th episode, which is also falls on our TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY! The playwright Liz Duffy Adams is on the podcast and today we’re talking about her play - Born with Teeth, currently at Wyndham's Theatre in London, starring Ncuti Gatwa and Edward Bluemel where they play Christopher Marlowe and William Shakespeare. What was the i…

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More Myths of RMS Titanic with Dan E Parkes 1:13:57

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Please welcome Dan E Parkes back to the podcast, the author of Titanic Legacy: The Captain, the Daughter and the Spy with Amberley Publishing. He also has a Youtube channel called Captain Titanic where he searches for the truth about this great ship. This is the second part of our Titanic myth-busting, please turn your searchlights for the first pa…

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Reinventing... Catherine of Braganza with Susan Abernethy 42:32

3M ago42:32

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Please welcome historian Susan Abernethy to the show, and we’ll be talking about her fabulous new book - Charles II’s Portuguese Queen: The Legacy of Catherine of Braganza, published by Pen & Sword. Who was Catherine of Braganza? Why was this Portuguese princess best suited to be the next Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland? What dowry did she b…

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Episode 172 - Altay, Ponzi Scheme, Gwent, Burnt Moon, and Compile 1:07:07

3M ago1:07:07

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In Episode 172 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, we share our highlights from PeachCon (and meeting Chris Peach from Peachy Tips) while diving into Altay, Ponzi Scheme, Gwent, Burnt Moon, and Compile—all with the usual mix of board game chat and PhC nonsense. Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider In Episo…

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Reinventing… Juana of Castile: History and Musical Theatre Collide 28:11

4M ago28:11

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Today we have a very special episode: we have the writers and co-producer of the new musical The Queen is Mad about the rise and fall of Juana of Castile, the elder sister to Katharine of Aragon and daughter to Ferdinand and Isabella, the great Catholic monarchs. To make things even more special, we have acclaimed historian Heather R Darsie on the …

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Visit Blighty: Pirates at the National Maritime Museum 18:12

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Today we're taking a peak behind the veil or behind the plank rather, of the new exhibition about Pirates at the National Maritime Museum in London. Let's find out what inspired this new display, and what is the journey the audience is about to embark upon... Find Royal Museums Greenwich: https://www.rmg.co.uk/ Find Pirates: https://www.rmg.co.uk/w…

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Anne Boleyn: The Musical with Rebecca Night 26:02

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Anne Boleyn: The Musical has just opened at Hever Castle, so let's talk to Rebecca Night, who wrote its book and co-wrote its lyrics. Why is it important to tell Anne's story in her childhood home? What challenges did the production face when adapting a 16th century story for 21st century audiences? Why are we still so obsessed with Anne Boleyn? Tu…

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Episode 171 - Jackpot Set the Reel, Fathom, Cyclades, and Transgalactica 1:04:50

4M ago1:04:50

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Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider In Episode 171 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, we blast off into space, dive into the depths, battle for ancient Greek supremacy, and try our luck at the slot machine of strategy—all in one beautifully unhinged episode. We kick things off with Jackpot: Set the Reel,…

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Rewriting the First Crusade with Dr Thomas W Smith 48:41

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Please welcome Dr Thomas W Smith and we’re going to talk about the epistolary culture in the middle ages and how can we relate to it today. Find Tom: https://thomaswsmith.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/medieval_tom/ https://linktr.ee/twsmith Rewriting the First Crusade: https://boydellandbrewer.com/book/rewriting-the-first-crusade/ Curia & Crusad…

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Episode 170 - Fighting Fantasy Adventures, Luthier, Take the Throne 1:04:27

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Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider In Episode 170 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, we dive into three very different games that prove once again how gloriously diverse the tabletop hobby can be, from classic fantasy adventures that make Steve feel old, to courtly power plays and master-crafted violins…

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Episode 169 – Sankoré, Civolution, and Timber Town 1:10:03

5M ago1:10:03

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Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider In Episode 169 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, we're back to the normal format with a jam-packed episode full of cardboard strategy, wooden meeples, and the occasional alcahol related tangent. We've got three fresh games on the table—each offering a different flavou…

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Margaret Tudor, English Princess, Queen of Scotland with Linda Porter 1:01:15

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We continue our #MightyMargarets series! Today we present to you our chat with Linda Porter about her book The Thistle and The Rose published by Head of Zeus, which tells the story of Margaret Tudor, English Princess, sister of Henry VIII. Margaret went on to marry the Scottish king James IV, and thus became the grandmother to the future Mary Queen…

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The Realities of Regency Romance with Peter James Bowman 25:16

6M ago25:16

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Dear listener, Today we present to you our chat with PETER JAMES BOWMAN, the author of The Real Persuasion: Portrait of a Real-Life Jane Austen Heroine, published with Amberley. The book is a non-fiction account of a young woman named Catherine, whose own romance resembled that of Anne Elliot, in Jane Austen’s novel Persuasion. The peculiar thing a…

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Visit Blighty: Hatfield House 42:29

6M ago42:29

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Today we start a new series, dedicated to Blighty’s great historic locations - today we talk to the lovely Georgina who works at Hatfield House, a gorgeous historic manor found in Hertfordshire, famous for being the childhood home of Elizabeth I. Let’s find out more. Visit Hatfield: https://hatfield-house.co.uk/ https://hatfield-house.co.uk/explore…

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Episode 168 - The Best of UK Games Expo 2025 1:13:31

6M ago1:13:31

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Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider In this special post-convention episode of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, we unpack all the chaos and cardboard from UK Games Expo 2025! We hit the NEC halls hard, so hard in fact that our feet are still hurting and Steve caught con-crud, but now we're back behind the…

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Vile the Tudor Play with Laura Crow 25:31

6M ago25:31

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Today we sit down with illustrator, actor, playwright and producer Laura Crow to talk about her new project Vile, The Tudor Play. This delicious production looks at the story of Jane Parker, a.k.a. Jane Boleyn, from a new angle. See Vile: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/53two/t-nopxgad Find Vile: https://www.tudorsociety.com/vile-the-radical-redempt…

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Polyhedron Collider Live from UK Games Expo 2025 55:09

6M ago55:09

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Recorded live at UK Games Expo 2025, the boys are excited to talk about the board games, RPGs and everything else that got opur attention during the press preview, as well as, well the usual nonsense you can expect from PhC! Games Mentioned 02:22 Cubyria - Eccentric Design 05:14 Fathom - Paper Fort Games 07:21 Revelation Games - Prowl 10:10 Altay -…

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The Book of Merlin with John Matthews 27:12

6M ago27:12

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Good news - The New York Times Best-selling author JOHN MATTHEWS is back on the show, this time we’ll be talking about The Book of Merlin: Magic, Legend and History, published by Amberley. Who was Merlin? Did he actually exist? What has Wales got to do with him? And what is the larger context of the Merlin and Arthurian myths? Let’s dig in… Happy #…

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James VI & I and the Dawn of a Global Britain with Anna Whitelock 43:51

6M ago43:51

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Please welcome historian Anna Whitelock and we’ll be talking today about her fabulous new book - The Sun Rising: James I and the Dawn of a Global Britain, published by Bloomsbury (UK) & Viking Press (USA). This is a wonderful account of James VI and I’s working life. What was his connection to the colonies? How global was Britain’s presence during …