Queens Podcast

We've spent two episodes rooting for Mary Tudor, but now that she's finally got the crown, things are about to get... complicated. In the final installment of our Mary I series, Katy and Nathan follow our girl from her triumphant rise to the throne to the reign that would earn her one of history's m

This week, we're diving into a very niche Tudor rabbit hole with Gertrude Blount Courtenay, Marchioness of Exeter, and her son Edward Courtenay, Earl of Devon. Gertrude had it all: a prestigious marriage, powerful friends, royal connections, and a front-row seat to the Tudor court. Unfortunately, be

If you wanted some hot Tudor gossip, then look no further than Eustace Chapuys. England was at the center of some major drama and Chapuys was airing out all the dirty laundry to the rest of Europe.

We've got a special guest aboard the Queens ship today! Greg Jenner, historian, author, and host of the BBC's You're Dead to Me podcast, joins Katy and Nathan to talk about two of history's most notorious pirate ladies: Anne Bonny and Mary Read. Plus, we chat with Greg about Horrible Histories, grow

Mary. You in danger, girl. Mary Tudor has already lost her title, her mother, and any illusion that her father is going to come to his senses. And somehow… things are about to get even messier. In Part 2, Anne Boleyn is out, Mary is bullied into submission, and she's finally welcomed back into Henry

It's mistress time!!!...and not just any mistress. This gal birthed the son that sent shock waves through England. Get ready for some baby daddy drama! We’re talking about Bessie’s rise at court, her long affair with a young (and still hot) Henry VIII, the birth of Henry FitzRoy, and what happened t

Season 10, baby!! And somehow, after nearly a decade of Queens Podcast, we have finally made it to Mary I. Before she was “Bloody Mary,” Mary Tudor was Henry VIII’s beloved only child: ridiculously educated, wildly spoiled, dressed in gold before she could form full sentences, and raised expecting t

Season 10, baby!! And somehow, after nearly a decade of Queens Podcast, we have finally made it to Mary I. Before she was “Bloody Mary,” Mary Tudor was Henry VIII’s beloved only child: ridiculously educated, wildly spoiled, dressed in gold before she could form full sentences, and raised expecting t

Ok...well we think this one is kinda obvious. I mean, sooner or later it was gonna happen...and it's here!!!! History painted this woman very unfairly, so this nickname is a bit unfair. However, how could we do an episode on her without this drink?!?! Cheer!

It’s time to say goodbye to Manderley! 🔥 In the final installment of Katy Reads Rebecca So You Don’t Have To, we’re covering Chapters 23–27, and this book has a LOT left to throw at us. There’s blackmail, a murder accusation, a mysterious doctor’s appointment, some major revelations about Rebecca’s

We’re wrapping up Goddess Girl Summer with Freyja — Norse goddess of love, lust, magic, war, death, and generally being that bitch. We’re talking witchcraft, pussy chariots, magical necklaces, slut-shaming Loki, and why Thor eventually has to put on a wedding dress. Timestamps: 00:00 — Catching up &

THIS IS NOT A DRILL. Our resident psychic Tandy is available for a reading mid October. I want y'all to tell me here what history's mysteries you would like her to do a deep dive on and then in like a week we will vote on it! Xoxoxoo 🔮 IM SO EXCITED

Things are getting weird at Manderley. Like, weird weird. After the absolute nightmare that was the costume ball (and Mrs. Danvers’ casual attempt to convince our girl to jump out a window), a ship runs aground near Manderley. But while investigating the wreck, a diver makes a discovery that changes

It's time to travel across the globe to do a deep dive into Chinese mythology. This one comes complete with an immortality potion, space travel....and a bunny. You'll just have to listen and find out what our goddess Chang'e is up to!

Well... things have officially gone off the rails. This week we're covering Chapters 15–18, where our unnamed narrator discovers that marrying a handsome widower with a haunted mansion might not have been the fairytale she was hoping for. We meet Maxim's grandmother (which goes... spectacularly badl

Katy did a deep dive on a goddess she learned about on her trip to Bath. Join us while we kiki about a goddess who not only loves a hot spring—she IS the hot spring! In this episode, we explore the mysterious Celtic goddess Sulis, how the Romans merged her with Minerva, and why the Roman Baths (in m

This week we're covering Chapters 10–14 of Rebecca, and the vibes have officially shifted from "awkward new wife" to "something is deeply wrong at Manderley." We learn more about Rebecca's final days, and watch our narrator spiral as every conversation makes her feel smaller and more out of place. M

Welcome back Katy Reads the Classics So You Don't Have to! We're covering Chapters 7-9 of Rebecca. This week we're finally at Manderley... and our girl immediately realizes she's in way over her head. We meet the unforgettable Mrs. Danvers, tour the house that feels more like a character than a sett

In this episode we take a look at all the royally haunted places in Russia. If you're thinking that there must be some doozies, well you might be right.

Who should we cover in our TENTH year of the podcast? I have an idea for episode 1, but would love to go ahead and get the roster lined up, so I am calling in our top bitches (that's you) to get your input. Let us know in the comments and as it gets closer, we'll likely conduct a poll for our Queen

Welcome back Katy Reads the Classics So You Don't Have to! We're covering Chapters 4-6 of Rebecca, where Maxim de Winter goes from mysterious widower to waving enough red flags to start a parade (at least in my opinion). We talk age gaps, weird proposals, awkward first "dates," Mrs. Van Hopper someh

This week we're joined by our friend Bash from Historical Homos to tell one of the most unbelievable stories we've ever covered. Meet the Chevalier d'Éon: an 18th-century French noble who somehow managed to be a spy, soldier, diplomat, bestselling author, blackmailer of the King of France, celebrity

Welcome to the first installment of Katy Reads the Classics So You Don't Have To, where we're tackling Daphne du Maurier's 1938 gothic classic, Rebecca. In this episode, we're starting at the very beginning with an introduction to du Maurier herself, her lifelong obsession with the Cornish estate th

In the Season 9 finale, we're heading back to Russia for the conclusion of Alexandra Feodorovna's story. When we last left our triple-Gemini empress, she'd married the love of her life, survived a coronation disaster, and was already earning a reputation as one of the least popular women in Russia.

Today, Nathan and Katy are joined by Brandon Collins from Drunk Black History for a cocktail-fueled deep dive into the life and legacy of Nedra Talley Ross — the often-overlooked heart of The Ronettes. From “Be My Baby” to Phil Spector chaos, we talk girl groups, fame, family harmonies, and why some

We’re finally revisiting Alexandra Feodorovna — and wow, did we forget how absolutely unwell the vibes were in Imperial Russia. In part one, we follow little Alix of Hesse from sweet “Sunny” child to deeply anxious future empress after a childhood full of tragedy, religious obsession, and Queen Vict

It's time to get mythological! In this episode, we do a dive into a few African goddesses and tell their epic stories.

If Caroline of Brunswick was the Regency era’s chaos queen, then her aunt Elisabeth Christine Ulrike of Brunswick walked so she could run. In this Katy’s Corner side quest, we’re diving into the absolutely wild story of the Crown Princess of Prussia who shocked Europe with affairs, public fights, an

Caroline of Brunswick is back… and things only get messier. After surviving one of the most cursed royal marriages in history, Caroline becomes the ultimate people’s princess—beloved by the public and absolutely loathed by her husband, the future George IV. From raising her daughter Princess Charlot

Maria Fitzherbert: The Wife Who Wasn’t (But Totally Was) Before there was Caroline of Brunswick… there was Maria Fitzherbert—aka the woman George IV was actually obsessed with. In this Regency side quest, Nathan takes us through the wild, messy, and honestly kind of romantic (??) story of Maria—a tw

In this first episode on Caroline of Brunswick, we meet our favorite chaotic princess long before she ever sets foot in England. From an isolated (and honestly bizarre) childhood in Brunswick to a family dynamic that would mess up literally anyone, Caroline grows into exactly the kind of loud, atten

Today we’ve got a guest episode (!!) with Spencer from History for the Reckoning, and honestly… this one stuck with me. We’re talking about Mitsuye Endo—a 22-year-old Japanese American woman who just wanted to live her life, work her government job, and exist in peace… until the U.S. government deci

We’re talking about the Netflix America’s Next Top Model documentary and revisiting one of the most iconic and questionable reality shows of the 2000s. What was framed as a show about breaking beauty standards and launching modeling careers looks very different in hindsight. We get into the moments

This week we’re heading to 16th-century West Africa to meet one of the most badass rulers we’ve ever covered: Queen Nzinga. In this episode, we follow Nzinga’s rise from the king’s sharp, politically savvy daughter to a diplomat who could outmaneuver European governors—and eventually to a warrior qu

Today, Katy is excited to interview Bash of the amazing podcast, Historical Homos and discuss queer-coded history. But the real story today that we're gonna hear all about is that of Mademoiselle Raucourt, actress, courtesan and lesbian badass of the French revolution! You can also check out the His

Hey, y'all! We have randomly selected 2 winners for the contest to win a copy of Rebel of the Regency! Elizabeth K & Mahli G- I'll be sliding into your DM's today! Congrats!! 🥳🥳🥳

The Olympics are supposed to celebrate the best of humanity—but history proves they also bring out cheating, chaos, and some truly bizarre moments. This episode we decided to just gossip about some random scandals that happened during the Olympics throughout the years. rom bribery in the ancient Gre

POLL CLOSED! REBECCA IT IS! In this Patreon series, I read a classic novel, break down what actually happens, talk about the historical context, and try to figure out what on earth the author was thinking. If you’ve ever wondered whether these “great books” are actually great (or just weird) you’re

We made it to the end of Animal Farm 🐖🐴 In these final two chapters, everything Orwell has been building toward comes crashing into place. When we last left our porcine leaders, they had just discovered alcohol… and somehow the commandments were already getting a little “clarified.” 🐷🍺 I’m sure

Isabella of Gloucester was the first wife and debated queen consort of a real piece of shit work, John of England. History has largely forgotten hear but they shouldn't have! ✨ Throwback supplemental episode to pair with this week’s main Isabella episode. Sold into wardship as a child, married to Jo

To celebrate our recent Regency-era adventures (and our interview with the delightful Ann Foster), we’re doing a little Patreon contest for a copy of Rebel of the Regency by Ann Foster. Here’s how to enter: ✨ Comment below with your favorite Regency story or character moment. Here’s how to enter: ✨

Isabella of Angoulême: The Scandalous Queen of England Who Helped Spark a War In this episode of Queens Podcast, Katy and Nathan unpack the chaotic life of Isabella of Angoulême, the controversial Queen of England and wife of King John. Prefer to just listen? We got you-- head to the audio only, Pat

This week we’re diving into the life of Isabella of Angoulême — child bride, controversial queen of England, alleged femme fatale, and professional chaos agent. Married to the most unpopular king in history (as a literal child). Isabella’s life reads like a medieval soap opera. There’s war with Fran

Get ready for a spicy, yet tasty cocktail for a very controversial lady. If anyone was sipping on gin and juice (with her mind on her money and her money on her mind)....it's our next subject for newest episode

This week’s episode is a crossover we’ve been manifesting forever: Katy welcomes Ann Foster of the ⁠Vulgar History ⁠podcast for a messy, delightful deep dive into the Regency era—and one of its biggest villains: George IV. Ann brings the tea from her new book, Rebel of the Regency, as we unpack Rege

We are officially in the “things are getting dark” era of Animal Farm. In Chapters 7–8, the dream is fully rotting from the inside. The hens rebel (and pay dearly), the food shortages get worse, and suddenly everyone is confessing to crimes that feel… suspiciously convenient. If you’ve been side-eye

We’re jumping back in where we left off in this tale of European overreach—and the princess who got caught in the crosshairs: Charlotte of Belgium, aka Carlota of Mexico. Last time, Charlotte was sad, lonely, and stuck in a marriage with a man who treated “neglect” like a hobby. Then Napoleon III of

You think your family is complicated? Babe, meet the Habsburgs. In this throwback Patreon episode from the vault, we revisit the infamous Mayerling Incident—the scandalous, tragic death of Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria and his teenage mistress, Baroness Mary Vetsera. This came after our coverage of