This is a history podcast and a story podcast in one (on facebook it's tudortimemachine} It's a secret history of the Elizabethan court set in 1565. Everyone thinks they know the truth of Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth, but we’re going to tell you about what we think really happened. The central characters are all based on real people from the court. After we read the story section, we’ll take a dive into history behind the episode. Fun! Our merch is here! https://tudor-time-machine.creator-sprin ...
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The Press Room (TPR) podcast, presented by Zwift, features fun and engaging interviews with the world’s best cyclists.
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Encore! Tudor Time Machine Word of the Week: Noddle
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Philadelphia's word this week, 'noddle' is something every Tudorphile uses well! Jessica and Gage learn that 'The Taming of the Shrew' has an induction with a character named Christopher Sly.By Tudor Time Machine
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Jess Allen - How to become a Director Sportiv
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In episode 113, I catch up with former professional turned director sportiv (DS) Jess Allen. Jess and I discuss her transition from road captain to DS and everything she has learned so far as we head towards the biggest women’s race of the year, the Tour de France Avec Zwift. Thanks to our sponsors who support the production of the TPR Cycling Podc…
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In episode 112, I chat with the absolute A1 huma, Kim Cadzow. In just her second year on the WWT, Kim has already amassed amazing results, such as 6th in LBL, 10th on GC at the Vuelta, and 8th on GC at Suisse. Not only is Kim Cadzow a huge talent, but she is also an awesome chat! Kim and I discussed EF’s new co-sponsor, Oatly, and what it’s like to…
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Encore! Tudor Time Machine Word of the Week: Mickle
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Philadelphia is distressed at the very idea of having a 'mickle' of pox. Jessica and Gage laugh at the use of 'mickle' in Shakespeare's 'A Comedy of Errors'.By Tudor Time Machine
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In episode 111, we chat to Antonia Niedermaier, the young climbing sensation from Canyon-Sram. Antonia burst on to the scene this time last year, winning a mountain stage at the Giro at just 20 years of age before winning the U/23 ITT World Title. We learn more about Antonia’s road to the World Tour, her hometown and hobbies, and how ski-mountainee…
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Tudor Time Machine Word of the Week 91, 'forsooth'
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Philadelphia, Jessica and Gage enjoy listing some of the uses for 'forsooth' in Shakespeare's plays. Jessica and Gage bid Philadelphia farewell as she travels to Shakespeare's globe to solve a murder.By Tudor Time Machine
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Episode 110 brings us a unique discovery in the world of women’s cycling. Kim (Le Court) Pienaar. Kim, a rider racing for AG Insurance Soudal, is a true hidden gem from Mauritius. In this episode, we delve into the fascinating journey of Kim, from her triumph at the Cape Epic to her renaissance in professional road cycling with AG. Her instant succ…
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Tudor Time Machine Word of the Week 90, 'frampold'
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Philadelphia fears and admires her frampold Queen, while Jessica and Gage remind her of other royal marriages that have upset the kingdom.By Tudor Time Machine
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Tudor Time Machine Word of the Week 89, 'Peradventure'
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Philadelphia agonizes over her choice, she is loyal to her Queen but she does not want to be sent to the Tower! Jessica and Gage consider a betrothal that lead to Elizabeth I own imprisonment.By Tudor Time Machine
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Tudor Time Machine Word of the Week 88, 'Bark'
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Philadelphia discovers something shocking, will she tell Queen Elizabeth or use a bark to escape? Jessica and Gage enjoy Shakespeare's sonnet 116.By Tudor Time Machine
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Tudor Time Machine Word of the Week 87, 'sumptuary'
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Philadelphia has a scare, and Jessica and Gage are baffled by the inequity of 16th century laws.By Tudor Time Machine
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Tudor Time Machine Word of the Week 86, 'puissant'
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Jessica & Gage learn that a princess can be a very annoying house guest! Philadelphia is shocked to learn not everyone loves Queen Elizabeth as much as she does!By Tudor Time Machine
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Arvid de Kleijn: The next big sprint talent
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In episode 109, I catch up with Arvid de Kleijn, the Dutch sprinter from Tudor Pro Cycling. In the last two years, Arvid has forged himself as one of the top sprinters in the World Tour. We discuss his unconventional journey to the top flight. Arvid explains what makes the likes of Milan, Philipsen, and Merlier a cut above the rest and how importan…
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Tudor Time Machine Word of the Week 85, 'hugy'
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Jessica & Gage discover Philadelphia's own huge ambitions! The distant & long distance marriages of the 16th century work well for an adventurous woman.By Tudor Time Machine
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In episode 108, I catch up with Australia’s track and road star, Kell O‘Brien, from Jayco-AlUla. Kell and I discuss his 2024 classics season and chat about his focus for the Olympics this year in Paris. We also talked about the Giro and the current weather concerns the riders are facing. What is it like to have to ride or race in those icy conditio…
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Tudor Time Machine Word of the Week 84, 'superserviceable"'
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Philadelphia is annoyed at her servant Jane's pandering. Jessica and Gage know that working for Philadelphia is no easy task.By Tudor Time Machine
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In episode 107, I catch up with the loveable sprinter Jensen Plowright from Alpecin–Deceuninck. We catch up after a long time between drinks, and the result is very entertaining. We discuss the Giro and whether Caleb Ewan will get back to the top step this month, and Jensen explains the stresses of hectic sprint stages. We chat a bit about tech and…
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Tudor Time Machine Word of the Week 83, 'partlet'
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Philadelphia frets that 'common' people don't dress to their station. Gage and Jessica find sumptuary laws insulting and unenforceable.By Tudor Time Machine
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In episode 106, I catch up with Jai Hindley, the winner of the 2022 Giro d’Italia. He is also known as the Prince of Perth. Jai and I catch up on what has been happening in his life this year, including his new contract extension with Bora-Hansgrohe. We discuss the major factors Jai considered during the negotiations and the importance of being abl…
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Tudor Time Machine Word of the Week 82, 'snow broth'
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Gage and Jessica are astounded by Philadelphia's daring as she steals a manuscript from RB and takes it to the most haunted town in England!By Tudor Time Machine
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Dave McKenzie: 2024 Giro d'Italia Preview
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In episode 105, I catch up with Giro stage winner, SBS commentator and my good mate Dave McKenzie to discuss some hot topics ahead of this year’s Giro d’Italia. Macca and I discuss the “dominance vs. entertainment” theme referring to Pogacar’s likely sweep of the Giro GC and speculate about Sam Welsford’s surprising exclusion from the Bora Hansgroh…
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Vasilis Anastopoulos: Mark Cavendish's coach
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In episode 104, I catch up with the man behind Mark Cavendish’s comeback to success, his coach, Vasilis Anastapolous, AKA “Vasi”. In Cavendish’s own words, Vasilis was the catalyst for Mark Cavendish’s return to success when they were introduced to each other at the beginning of 2021. Vasi and I discuss his training philosophy and what it is like t…
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Tudor Time Machine Word of the Week 81, 'geck'
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Gage and Jessica are impressed to hear about Philadelphia putting her man to the test – a chastity test – when she sets in motion a scheme to prove the loyalty of her paramour RB. The results prove to be decidedly convenient for her.By Tudor Time Machine
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In episode 103, I chat with the smiling Colombian Esteban Chaves. Esteban shot to fame in 2014 as a likeable and endearing character while riding for Greenedge Cycling. He has podiumed the Giro d’italia and the Vuelta Espana, winning numerous grand tour stages and a monument at Il Lombardia. In this episode, Esteban and I discuss the traditional de…
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Tudor Time Machine Word of the Week 80, 'Heidegyes'
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Philadelphia shares that heidegyes isn’t just for frolicking. Gage finds pinching odd. And Jessica has doubts about the first ever English novel.By Tudor Time Machine
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In episode 102, we chat with Anya Louw from AG Insurance - Soudal. The 23-year-old Tasmanian quickly rose to the Women’s World Tour in 2022 and has established herself as a real captain within the team despite admittedly still learning the ropes herself. Anya and I chatted about her adaption to the European professional lifestyle, what aspects she …
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Tudor Time Machine Word of the Week 79, 'prating'
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Philadelphia shares the latest on her on/off relationship with RB including a tale of her own stage performance with RB himself. Gage admits to being impressed by her performance while Jessica finds herself tallying the body count in The Maid’s Tragedy.By Tudor Time Machine
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Valtteri Bottas & Tiffany Cromwell: GRVL Season!
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In episode 101, I catch up with Valtteri Bottas & Tiffany Cromwell, the cycling and Formula One power couple. Valtteri, Tiff and I chat about their upcoming gravel race in Finland, Fnld GRVL, which is a part of the GRVL series, including RADL (AUS) and SBT GRVL (US). We chat about how they discovered gravel cycling and how it plays a role in improv…
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Tudor Time Machine Word of the Week 78, 'noddie'
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Does Philadelphia find RB a noddie or a delight? Jessica and Gage learn about the writer, Isabel Whitney.By Tudor Time Machine
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In episode 100, I caught up with the greatest Men’s mountain biker of all time, Nino Schurter. Nino is a 10 (!!) time World Champion in the cross-country discipline and an Olympic gold medalist. At 37 years old, Nino is still a force in the sport, and the likes of Tom Pidcock and Mathieu van der Poel are trying to dethrone him in the MTB world. In …
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Tudor Time Machine Word of the Week 77, 'extempore'
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Philadelphia does not want to be wooed by the words of Shakespeare, she wants RB to speak extempore! Jessica and Gage think they see trouble ahead for Philadelphia and RB.By Tudor Time Machine
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In episode 99, I catch up with Australia’s greatest-ever general classification rider, 2011 Tour de France winner and World Champion, Cadel Evans. Cadel begins by explaining the origins of the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race and explains the difficulties of putting on a bike race in 2024. We then turn our attention to which riders in the modern-d…
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Tudor Time Machine Word of the Week 76, 'doth'
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Philadelphia's obsession with 'RB' doesn't keep her from being a grammar sheriff. How doth she do it?By Tudor Time Machine
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Fabian Cancellara: Owner of Tudor Pro Cycling
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In episode 98, I catch up with Fabian Cancellara, the owner of Tudor Pro Cycling, the new Suisse team on a rapid rise towards the World Tour. Fabian explains how the team came to be and its organisational values. We discuss the challenges of creating a new team and managing sponsor expectations. Fabian and I close the episode by discussing the riva…
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Tudor Time Machine Word of the Week 75, 'cocker'
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Philadelphia believes she has found 'true love'. Jessica and Gage are surprised to learn the 16th century meaning of cocker.By Tudor Time Machine
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Tudor Time Machine Word of the Week 74, 'con’
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Philadelphia is over the moon about her new paramour, Richard Burbage, and adores his wooing her with the words of the great romantic characters of the time. Jessica and Gage wonder if it is all a 'con'.By Tudor Time Machine
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Tudor Time Machine Word of the Week 73, 'tiring room’
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Philadelphia denies that meeting star of the 16th Globe Theater, Richard Burbage, has left her awestruck. Jessica and Gage consider the power of celebrity, then and now.By Tudor Time Machine
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Tudor Time Machine Word of the Week 72, 'soever’
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Philadelphia is in fine form as she declares (with a HINT of bias) the cruelest soever to rule in the REAL game of thrones. Jessica and Gage lament their (likely) inability to hold themselves together if ever their fates meet a guillotine.By Tudor Time Machine
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Matej Mohorič: Descending tips, Gravel Worlds & Roubaix
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In episode 97, I catch up with one of the most fascinating cyclists in the modern peloton, Matej Mohorič. Matej is well-known for his impressive record of wins and his fearless riding style, but also for his eloquent and candid interviews that he consistently delivers. In our conversation, we discussed the classics, what it takes to win, and the ch…
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Tudor Time Machine Word of the Week 71, 'smellsmock’
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Philadelphia, Jessica and Gage find 'smell-smock' a disturbing expression in any century!!By Tudor Time Machine
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Laurence Pithie: Winning Cadels, leadership at FDJ, park-runs & golfing
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In episode 96, I catch up with the man of the summer, Laurence Pithie. Laurence and I discussed the recent NZ national championships, his huge victory at Cadel Evans GORR, and what was going through his mind during that hectic sprint finish. We dive into his favourite sponsor items (it will surprise you) and chat about living in Europe, running in …
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Tudor Time Machine Word of the Week 70, 'vouchsafe’
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Philadelphia believes Dr. John Dee's astrological predictions for her life while Jessica and Gage vouchsafe they did not know exactly what this word meant.By Tudor Time Machine
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Greg Henderson: World Tour Sprint & Leadout Analysis
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In episode 95, I chat with one of the authorities of sprinting at the top level, Greg Henderson. Greg has raced 17 grand tours and 5 Olympic games and worked closely with Andre Greipel, Mark Cavendish and other world-class sprinters. He is known for his race IQ and now operates as a director sportif in his post-racing career. Greg and I sat down to…
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Tudor Time Machine Word of the Week 69, 'Ere’
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While to err is human, Philadelphia’s head might be in thin air as she disputes Catherine Parr’s affection for a queen NOT named Elizabeth. As usual, Gage and Jessica "doot doot do" their best to get Philadelphia to see the error of her ways, ere Philadelphia turns her thoughts to doughnuts.By Tudor Time Machine
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Ruby Roseman-Gannon: 2024 in the Green and Gold.
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In episode 94, I chat with Australian champion Ruby Roseman-Gannon. Ruby and I discussed how she plans to step up in the classics in 2024 as she enters her 4th season as a pro. Ruby explains why the gym is important for her training and details what she wants to work on for this season to take that next step in her career. Finally, we finish with s…
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Tudor Time Machine Word of the Week 68, 'boyar’
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Jessica & Gage are shocked to learn a 16th century monarch may have had more wives that Henry VIII--Tsar Ivan had either six or eight wives, depending who/how you count! Philadelphia opines that of course the Tsar tried to entice Elizabeth I to wed.By Tudor Time Machine
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In episode 93, I chat with Finn Fisher-Black from Team UAE. Finn and I catch up at the Tour Down Under and chat about his fantastic 2023 season after recovering from a horrific leg injury in his neo-pro season. We discuss the upcoming Olympics, time trialling and New Zealand’s finest chocolates. Head to www.procyclingkitsales.com to check out the r…
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Tudor Time Machine Word of the Week 67, 'vizard ’
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Philadelphia relishes the thrill of wearing a vizard to a party so she can free her wicked tongue--Jessica and Gage find the mask a bit creepy!By Tudor Time Machine
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In episode 92, I chat with New Zealand RR champion and stage 1 winner of the Tour Down Under, Ally Wollaston. Sitting down at the Hilton, Adelaide, we chat about her recent successful start to 2024 at the TDU, personally and for her AG Insurance-Soudal team. There is also some chat about Oakleys, chocolate, coffee and moon landings (allegedly). Fin…
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Sam Welsford: Tour Down Under, Road Nats & Paris Olympics
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In episode 91, I chat with Australian sprinter and new Bora Hansgrohe recruit, Sam Welsford. Sam and I discuss the recent Australian Nationals and where it might be headed before getting stuck into some Tour Down Under thoughts. Sam explains why being a sprinter is much more than simply putting out 1700W, and we look ahead to the Paris Olympics and…
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