Early Ad Free: Rebel of the Regency with Ann Foster

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 Regency vibes vs. reality, the absolute chaos of royal relationships, and why Caroline of Brunswick became such a lightning rod for public sympathy.

If you love historical mess, flawed royals, and women who refuse to behave, this one’s for you.

📚 Check out Ann’s book: ⁠Rebel of the Regency⁠ 🎙️ Follow Ann: ⁠@VulgarHistory⁠ 📖 Listen to Vulgar History wherever you get your podcasts

Time stamps:

00:00 Welcome + Surprise Guest Anne Foster (Vulgar History)

01:47 Patreon Giveaway & Introducing the Book: Rebel of the Regency

02:13 Regency Era 101: Bridgerton, Jane Austen, and the Real Timeline

07:15 Meet the ‘Rebel’: Caroline of Brunswick & Why She Matters

08:40 Enter ‘This F-ing Guy’: Prince George (Prinny) Backstory

20:34 Secret (Not-Legal) Marriage: Maria Fitzherbert

30:37 Marriage for Money: How Caroline of Brunswick was chosen

33:30 A Royal Arrival… and a Disaster First Meeting

40:40 1810: Regency Begins—Parties, Jealousy, and Power Plays

49:59 $56M Coronation Spectacle & Caroline Locked Out of Westminster

51:51 Aftermath: Caroline’s Death, George’s Decline, and Laudanum Breakfasts

55:48 Legacy & Wrap-Up: Regency Aesthetics, Branding, and Where to Find the Book