Best Rebel And Bird Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 40: Splitting Arrows- Redefining our Rankings with The Legend of Robin Hood in 1975 2:04:29

1h ago2:04:29

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I'm joined by Richard Hopkins-Lutz and Mike Nichols (with a special guest cameo by Allen Wright) to discuss the six part mini series "The Legend of Robin Hood" from 1975, a series that forced us to have a reckoning with just how we've been reviewing and discussing the Robin Hood media we've encountered up until this point! We'll also get into a sur…

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Episode 39: Reading Cozy Robin Hood Fiction with Jenny Kane & Jennifer Ash 45:16

18d ago45:16

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This week I'm joined by a fiction writer who has delved deeply into the world of Robin Hood fiction through her work on the Robin of Sherwood audio dramas as well as the world of medieval outlaws through her academic studies and the Folville Chronicles, a historical fiction series centered around the very real Folville gang of the 14th century. Jen…

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Episode 38: Splitting Arrows- Getting High on Trickery but Low on Heists with Tales of Robin Hood in 1951 1:46:33

1M ago1:46:33

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Jumping back in time to cover an overlooked short film from 1951. Since 'Tales of Robin Hood' is supposedly composed of episodes from a proposed television show, we brought back Ben Curley who had joined us for episode 32 when we covered Wolfshead, another attempted television show that saw a brief second life with a limited theatrical release. The…

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Episode 37: Bringing Robin Hood Back to the People with Philip Hickman, Adrianna Quinones, and Sean Taylor 1:10:27

2M ago1:10:27

1:10:27

Robin Hood has been a popular subject for plays dating back for at least 600 years and the production put on last year by Actor's Theater of Columbus exemplifies how modern authors continue to find ways to keep these characters and themes relevant, and entertaining, for audiences today. This episode includes my interview with playwright and directo…

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Episode 36: Splitting Arrows - Long Live the Scalawag of Fire in 1971 2:04:22

2M ago2:04:22

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Towards the end of this episode we grapple with this film's strange identity crisis. Which is appropriate as the main character seems to be having a bit of an identity crisis as well. Join us as we watch the charming and exuberant Guliano Gemma beat Russel Crowe to the punch in terms of stealing the identity of Robin Hood from a dead man. With Rich…

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Episode 35: A Storied Collection of Rebels with Icy Sedgwick 44:36

3M ago44:36

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As an author, blogger, and podcaster, Icy Sedgwick has been making a name for herself with all things folklore-related across the internet. Her recent book, Rebel Folklore, from DK Press with vivid illustrations by Melissa Jarram, is a journey around the globe to look at folk heroes, terrifying monsters, agents of death, and all manner of beings th…

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Episode 34: Splitting Arrows- Chasing the Bird of Paradise with Robin Hood and the Pirates in 1960 1:35:33

3M ago1:35:33

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How does Robin Hood fall in with a group of pirates? Will the pirates One Eye and Hook find love? Where exactly is Sherwood supposed to be anyway? How will the international film star and war hero known as "Sexy Lexy" fall in our ranking of Robin Hoods? Listen to the episode to find the answers to some of those questions! With Richard Hopkins-Lutz …

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Episode 33: Building a Hero with Tomasz Stajszczak 1:04:48

4M ago1:04:48

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February of 2024 saw the release of a brand new Robin Hood-centric computer game developed with the Unreal Engine and released on Steam. It is an open world role playing game, which means that your character gains new skills and abilities as you navigate them through an explorable digital world. Additionally, the game utilizes base building and cra…

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Episode 32: Splitting Arrows- Getting Grim and Gritty with Wolfshead: The Legend of (Young) Robin Hood in 1969/73 1:48:37

4M ago1:48:37

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Rick and Thaddeus are joined by Mike Nichols and Ben Curly to discuss a TV Pilot turned short film that, while now quite obscure, marked a real turning point in Robin Hood adaptations going forward. Most directly, the Robin of Sherwood television series from the 1980s. The entire film on YouTube: Wolfshead Into the Greenwood is produced by Thaddeus…

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Episode 31: Discovering the Gay Chaotic Druid with J Tullos Hennig 52:34

5M ago52:34

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This episode is the second part of our look at how and why creators have begun incorporating supernatural elements into their Robin Hood tales. In this interview with novelist J. Tullos Hennig, we examine the different elements that define her Robin and how another, nearly forgotten medieval outlaw tale, became an integral part of her five part nov…

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Episode 30: Finding the Mythic Archetypes with Andy Mark Simpson 1:09:52

5M ago1:09:52

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A discussion with writer, filmmaker, and podcaster Andy Mark Simpson about why and how creators are sometimes drawn towards incorporating supernatural elements into their Robin Hood adaptations. For more on Andy's work: https://www.dreamswarm.org/ For episodes of Robin of Sherwood on YouTube from Family Central: Ep 1 Robin Hood and the Sorcerer For…

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Episode 29.5: Ranking that Fox! 52:08

8M ago52:08

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Since the internet dearly loves a ranked list, we've started ranking all of the screen adaptations of Robin Hood starting with Douglas Fairbanks as a part of the Splitting Arrows series. In honor of his 50th anniversary, Rick and I devoted nearly an entire hour to discussing just where in the ranking this animated version of Robin Hood belongs. Giv…

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Episode 29: Splitting Arrows- 50 Years of Oo-De-Lally with Disney's Robin Hood from 1973! 1:48:22

8M ago1:48:22

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A special edition of Splitting Arrows to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Disney's animated Robin Hood film! Special guests from previous episodes return to help us celebrate and discuss this much-loved animated classic that has become a touchstone for our cultural connections to Robin Hood for generations! Into the Greenwood is produced by Thad…

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Episode 28: Bow Shooting and Arrow Throwing with Patricia Gonsalves 1:33:56

8M ago1:33:56

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Patricia Gonsalves is the founder of Lykopis Archery, an expert on historical archery, a competitor in international traditional archery competitions, was the archery consultant for the television shows, 'Arrow' and 'The Flash', and was the first person that came to my mind when I first started this podcast. During our wide ranging discussion we to…

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Episode 27: Splitting Arrows- The Socialist Outlaw We've Been Waiting for with The Adventures of Robin Hood in 1955 2:02:31

1y ago2:02:31

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Backtracking in our chronological journey a little because it was decided that we HAD to delve into some of the more influential television series, starting with 'The Adventures of Robin Hood' from 1955 starring Richard Greene. We only sampled four episodes, a tiny fraction of the show's run, but we had a LOT to say about them. A wide range of topi…

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Episode 26: Acting through Adversity with Adam Szymkowicz and Ted Lewis 49:44

1y ago49:44

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A tale of one play and the two groups of high school students that managed to produce that play against all odds. The play, "Marian or the True Tale of Robin Hood" is the sort of fun adaptation that embraces inclusivity that I would have been inclined to cover on this podcast, even if it hadn't just been featured in some headlines. And it even happ…

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Presenting DreamSwarm ep 25 Jack-in-the-Green 22:21

1y ago22:21

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To celebrate May Day, we're presenting an episode of the DreamSwarm podcast by writer and filmmaker Andy Mark Simpson. This is a holiday dear to Andy and he did a fabulous job interviewing Keith Leech of the Hastings Jack-in-the-Green festival about the particulars relating to some of the interesting traditions surrounding this particular seasonal …

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Episode 25: Bringing in the May with Author Theresa Tomlinson 1:01:38

1+ y ago1:01:38

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Over the past few years I've been delved into many different adaptations of Robin Hood and even a good handful that have centered around Maid Marian, and while each one has been unique in its own way, the Forest Wife trilogy by Theresa Tomlinson does stand apart from the others. In it can be felt the influence of ITV's 'Robin of Sherwood' from the …

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Episode 24: Splitting Arrows- Wearing Duck Hats with A Challenge for Robin Hood in 1967 1:37:08

1+ y ago1:37:08

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Hammer Films is our primary Robin Hood content creator from this period. This British production company, mostly remembered for its horror films, has been a real mixed bag with us here at Into the Greenwood. Men of Sherwood Forest was a surprise hit with us. While The Sword of Sherwood Forest built high expectations with its cast of Richard Greene …

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100th Anniversary of Douglas Fairbanks in Robin Hood 1:34:41

1+ y ago1:34:41

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On October 18th 2022, the 100th anniversary of the silent film classic "Robin Hood" starring Douglas Fairbanks, I was joined by Emily Rich, Leah Kahn, Nathan Makaryk, Mike Nichols, Allen Wright, and Kristen Noone to discuss the film and its impact on how we've viewed the world's most famous outlaw hero ever since. The discussion was also posted on …

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Episode 23: Tabletop Adventures with Michael Menzel 1:06:00

2y ago1:06:00

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The award-winning game designer and artist, Michael Menzel discusses his return to the world of board game making with the lushly illustrated story-driven cooperative campaign game 'The Adventures of Robin Hood'. His designer diary is worth perusing to get a glimpse at the evolution of his ideas and to see the artwork that didn't make it into the f…

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Episode 22: Splitting Arrows- Enjoying Homoerotic Archery with Sword of Sherwood Forest in 1960 1:26:22

2y ago1:26:22

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Thaddeus and Rick are joined by special guests AJ and Emily Holt to watch Richard Greene, one of the actors with the MOST Robin Hood-related bonafides do battle with none other than Grand Moff Tarkin himself, Peter Cushing, in what proved to be the most convoluted Robin Hood tale to date. Into the Greenwood is produced by Thaddeus Papke Theme music…

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Episode 21: Digging up the Bones with Naomi Sykes 59:09

2y ago59:09

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It's an old aphorism that history is written by the winners; which implies a certain bias in the historical record. Of course, that's even assuming you have a written record at all. Archaeology is a means of learning about our past in ways that don't rely on the written word. While the popular imagination tends to fixate on images of tombs, mummies…

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Episode 20: Kickstarting the Legend of Sherwood with Jeff Messer 1:24:21

2y ago1:24:21

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Jeff Messer has had a success run with his Robin Hood:Legend of Sherwood plays and is now in the process of switching from play writing to comic book writing as he adapts the story into graphic novel form. As of the posting of this episode, the kickstarter for volume 2 will be entering the final two weeks of its campaign. We discuss how the switch …

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Episode 19: Splitting Arrows- Mistaking Identities with the Son of Robin Hood in 1958 1:34:51

2y ago1:34:51

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Mistaken identities, romantic trysts, secret passages, and daring action abound in "The Son of Robin Hood"! While all accurate, I'd hesitate to call this a "good" movie. Our third venture into the "Child of Robin Hood" sub-genre and we're still left scratching our heads over whether or not any of Robin's children had a mother. Special guests: Richa…

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Episode 18: Creating the Adventures of Maid Marian with Bill Thomas and Sophie Craig 43:58

2y ago43:58

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It so happens that this year marks the bicentennial of the publication of one the very first works of historical fiction in the English language, the short novel "Maid Marian" by Thomas Love Peacock. Through a bit of delightful coincidence, this bicentennial will see the release of a new movie that takes the surprisingly rare tack of focusing on Ma…

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Episode 17: Tucking into Adaptations with Playwright Mike Nichols 1:16:34

2+ y ago1:16:34

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Mike Nichols caught my attention with his thoughtful posts about the myriad ways that various Robin Hood characters have been adapted. After having watched his play, 'The Gospel of Friar Tuck', I knew that I wanted to have him on the podcast to discuss the thought process that went into his own heartfelt adaptation. The Gospel Of Friar Tuck Episode…

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Episode 16: Splitting Arrows- Gambling with the Men of Sherwood Forest in 1954 1:18:40

2+ y ago1:18:40

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This film caught me off guard in a number of ways, and not just because I wasn't expecting a strip poker scene. I wasn't expecting to see a lower-class Robin, nor one who was a full ten years into his career as an outlaw. But mostly I didn't expect the first Robin Hood movie from Hammer Films to be so cleverly written. It's a Robin Hood that feels …

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Episode 15: Exploring Sherwood Forest with Andrew West 1:10:00

2+ y ago1:10:00

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After many delays, one of the first episodes I wanted to do! A discussion about the very real Sherwood Forest from what it is like today to how it has changed over the centuries. Could outlaws have fended for themselves in a harsh medieval winter? Do the works of Howard Pyle give the right impression about forest life? What exactly did we learn fro…

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Episode 14: Splitting Arrows- A Decided Lack of Foxes in Disney's Story of Robin Hood in 1952 2:02:38

2+ y ago2:02:38

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A long and thoughtful discussion about the first time Disney decided to make a Robin Hood movie. While not without its problems, its a fine film and is certainly worth a viewing for anyone who is a fan of Robin Hood. -with Richard Hopkins-Lutz and Mike Nichols Hear more from Mike Nichols on the Second Day Film Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/user-7…

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Episode 13: Hunting not Shooting with Chad Garlinghouse 1:10:40

2+ y ago1:10:40

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The first, but hopefully not last, episode of Into the Greenwood that was at least partially recorded in the actual greenwood. In particular some forested land on the Southern Michigan peninsula owned by this episode's guest, Chad Garlinghouse, that has been especially cultivated to be a habitat, and hunting ground, for white tailed deer. *Spoiler*…

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Episode 12: Finding Hope in the Rescue of Robin Hood with Bryce Brown 54:24

2+ y ago54:24

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November 2nd, 2021 will see the release of the new cooperative card game "Rescuing Robin Hood". I spoke with the game's designer, Bryce Brown, about his design process and how Robin Hood can be the hero we need during this time. You can learn more about the game and its colorful cast of characters at castillogames.com. You can use the code SAVE$5 t…

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Episode 11: Splitting Arrows- On the Road to Runnymede with Rogues of Sherwood Forest in 1950 1:24:08

3y ago1:24:08

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Will our second entry in the "child of Robin Hood" sub-genre actually explore the protagonist's relationship with his parents? Will his mother get even the slightest mention? Don't count on it! But you can expect some historically-inspired court politics and Alan Hale's third performance as Little John in the final film of his career. -with Richard…

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Episode 10: Outlaws and the Audiences who Love them with Will Hoff 1:17:52

3y ago1:17:52

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Robin Hood may well be the most famous outlaw in the world, but he wasn't the only popular figure in Medieval England to be operating against the recognized legal authorities. Historian Will Hoff joins me for a discussion of the Outlaw Tale tradition and both how the early Robin Hood tales fit inside that tradition and how they were distinctly diff…

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Episode 9: Splitting Arrows- It's A Robin Hood not THE Robin Hood with The Prince of Thieves in 1948 1:16:43

3y ago1:16:43

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The late 1940s - early 1950s saw a boom in Robin Hood films, landing smack dab in the middle of that trend was the original 'The Prince of Thieves' that, unlike the Kevin Costner film, was based on the novel by Pierce Egan (by way of Alexandre Dumas). While certainly not the film that set the mold for future Robin Hood adaptations, it was nonethele…

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Episode 8: To All The Marians I Have Known with Emily J. Rich 1:13:41

3y ago1:13:41

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Emily J. Rich joins us in the Greenwood for a discussion about the history of female characters in Robin Hood stories, including some surprising facts about the origin of Maid Marian. This discussion contained many references to adaptations, both old and new, here are some links to learn more about some of them: Child Ballad 150: Robin Hood and Mai…

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Episode 7: Splitting Arrows- Wallowing in Mediocrity with The Bandit of Sherwood Forest in 1946 1:05:32

3y ago1:05:32

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Based on the novel "The Son of Robin Hood", 1946's "The Bandit of Sherwood Forest" desperately wants to be perceived as the sequel to 1938's "The Adventures of Robin Hood". To say that it misses the mark would be an understatement. Between a deeply unlikable (and even problematic) lead actor, an uninspired script, and some lackluster action sequenc…

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Episode 6: Examining the Shadows on the Wall of Fairy Belief with Richard Firth Green 1:27:14

3y ago1:27:14

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An interview with Dr. Richard Firth Green about the prevalence of beliefs in fairies in the middle ages, where that belief could run afoul of church doctrine, and how sometimes it didn't. And of course, how a certain forest-dwelling outlaw pertains to stories of fairyland. Some of Dr. Green's books can be found here: Elf Queens and Holy Friars A Cr…

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Medieval Robin Hood Ballad Primer 8:08

3y ago8:08

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Just some basics about the earliest extant Robin Hood ballads because they're mentioned in all of the early interview episodes. Support the Show.By Thaddeus

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Episode 5: Splitting Arrows- Speaking Treason Fluently with the Adventures of Robin Hood in 1938 2:09:21

3y ago2:09:21

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The second in our "Splitting Arrows" series of episodes this time focusing on 1938's 'The Adventures of Robin Hood' starring Errol Flynn. While "best" might be too subjective a title, one would be hard pressed to argue that this isn't the most iconic film portrayal of Robin Hood. Will it be all downhill from here? Support Into the Greenwood: patreo…

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Episode 4: Daring Adventures in the 14th Century with Author Steven A. McKay 59:37

3y ago59:37

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An interview with Steven A. McKay author of the 'Forest Lord' series of novels and novellas and contributor to the new 'Hood: Outlaws & Legends' video game. We discuss his choice to abandon the traditional setting for Robin Hood in favor of the *more* traditional setting for Robin Hood (it will make sense, I promise) and how neither of us might be …

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Episode 3: Splitting Arrows- Taking Aim at 'Douglas Fairbanks in Robin Hood', 1922 1:06:30

3y ago1:06:30

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The first in our Splitting Arrows series looking at Robin Hood film portrayals over the last 100 years. It's an enjoyable film that managed to simultaneously both meet and upend my expectations. The audio quality gets a bit rough in places, we already have better equipment to help alleviate that problem for future episodes. Support the Show.…

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Episode 2: Interpretive work as Robin Hood with Ade Andrews 1:04:59

3y ago1:04:59

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An interview with Ade Andrews, aka Ezekial Bone, about his work with Robin Hood Town Tours in Nottingham, the benefits of utilizing legendary characters for the purpose of informal education, and what Robin Hood can mean to us in the 21st century. To learn more about Ezekial Bone and his award-winning work go here: https://www.ezekialbone.com/ To l…

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S4 Ep12: Edele Lynch (B*Witched) 40:55

3+ y ago40:55

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It's our final episode of series 4 and it's a good one! Edele Lynch from B*Witched joins us to chat about everything from divorce to Vegas strippers. This one will make you laugh, offer advice if you're struggling with your mental health, and hopefully inspire you too. Leave us a rating and review if you enjoy this episode and we'll see you soon! A…

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S4 Ep11: Alexandra Burke 33:56

3+ y ago33:56

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Alexandra Burke joins us to chat about the importance of gratitude, her relationship with fitness and living alone through lockdown. Please leave us a lovely review and rating if you enjoy this episode and catch Alexandra in the stage production of My Best Friend's Wedding this Autumn!By Sound Rebel

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S4 Ep10: Zoe Tapper 38:54

3+ y ago38:54

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Star of the Netflix smash 'The One', actor Zoe Tapper joins us to chat about how it feels to be number 1 in the Netflix chart, how she coped in lockdown with 2 small children and looking forward to drinking in the garden! If you enjoy this episode please leave us a rating and a review, and make sure to check out 'The One' if you haven't yet!…

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S4 Ep9: Lucy Spraggan 34:49

3+ y ago34:49

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Lucy Spraggan joins us to talk about her massive body transformation, her decision to go alcohol free, how she deals with online trolls and her brand new album Choices. We'd love to you leave us a little review if you enjoy this episode!By Sound Rebel

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Episode 1: The Buildings of Sherwood and Nottingham with James Wright 1:11:53

3+ y ago1:11:53

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An interview with buildings archaeologist James Wright to develop an idea of what the homes, castles, monasteries, taverns, and more would have been like in and around Sherwood during the late 12th century. What is the connection between monasteries, inns, & theaters and how do they all relate back to Robin Hood? What is the minor mistake every ada…

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S4 Ep8: The Mcloughlin Girls 39:31

3+ y ago39:31

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The Mcloughlin Girls are our guests for the episode. Meghan and Millie tell us about their crazy ride becoming overnight sensations on Tik Tok, their plans for the future and give us their tips on how to grow your following on social media. Please leave us a nice review if you enjoy this episode!By Sound Rebel

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Episode 0: Introduction 6:44

3+ y ago6:44

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Laying some groundwork and setting expectations as we begin this journey into the greenwood. Including brief discussion of the two different episode formats. Support- patreon.com/intogreenwood Follow- @intogreenwood on Twitter Contact- intogreenwood@gmail.com Support the Show.By Thaddeus

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