Rude Tudors
76 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 55 ratingsA raunchy jaunt through the historical--and hysterical--elements of English culture. Get a rude take on all your favorite bits of the Renaissance: Shakespeare, Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, sex, theater, poetry, courtly behavior, war, manners, and more! Perfect for the Ren faire enthusiast or adventurous educator looking to make history come alive.
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80-Fake Dragon News
October 16, 2017 14:39 - 52 minutes - 24.4 MBWhat do dragons and fake news have in common? The newest episode of Rude Tudors, hosted by literary historian Liz Rodriguez and nerdy laywoman Nicole Keating. Laugh and learn the answers to the following questions: What did Renaissance people believe about dragons and their presence in history? Why would people circulate a story they know to be untrue (other than sabotaging the election of a sovereign state)? How does ideology play a role in how we interpret reality? Are you DTL--down ...
79-Hating on the Dutch
July 10, 2017 01:11 - 33 minutes - 31.5 MBIn this episode, literary historian Liz Rodriguez and nerdy laywoman Nicole Keating unpack the bizarre origin story of the land of Belgium and its noble people as told through a racist English broadsheet from 1653. The birth of the Dutch involves a monstrous horse-man-fish, poop, butter, wizards, and demons. What’s not to love? Find out the answers to: What did early modern nationalistic propaganda look like? What did the English have against the Dutch? How did poop humor get used polit...
78-Going Ape
April 24, 2017 02:31 - 50 minutes - 92.5 MBYou know monkeys are hot. Renaissance folks might have thought so, judging from the sexualized and exotic ways in which they depicted and discussed apes and their ilk. In this episode of English history podcast Rude Tudors, literary historian Liz Rodriguez and nerdy laywoman Nicole Keating dig into popular descriptions of monkeys and apes, an animal that many people would never have seen in the flesh. Where did they get their information? From bestiaries, or wacky encyclopedias that were par...
77-Persistent Working Women
March 14, 2017 03:05 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBIn the words of that immortal poet Rihanna "Work, work, work, work, work" is the subject of this episode of history podcast Rude Tudors. More specifically, literary historian Liz Rodriguez and nerdy laywoman Nicole Keating dig deep into the lives of three badass working women. From crossdressing pirate to propagandist spy to philanthropic banker, these Renaissance ladies worked their way through the world. Find out the answers to... How were women's roles in the economy limited in Renaissan...
76-Islam in England
February 13, 2017 02:07 - 45 minutes - 42.6 MBShakespeare’s phrase “turning Turk” was a loaded accusation in Renaissance England. In this episode of history podcast Rude Tudors, literary historian Liz Rodriguez and nerdy laywoman Nicole Keating delve into stereotypes and misconceptions about adherents of Islam in Europe in the 1500s and 1600s. Characterizations of Muslims ran the gamut, from violent infidels to sexual deviants to economic rivals. Questions abounded: where were they from? Were they black? Would they force Christians to c...
75-Syphilis Smells
January 23, 2017 00:57 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBIn this episode of English Renaissance podcast Rude Tudors, literary historian Liz Rodriguez and nerdy laywoman Nicole Keating discuss a listener question! They dig into the history of syphilis: its supposed origins, symptoms, and treatments. Things get graphic with descriptions of chestnut-sized pustules and penile growths the size of plums, so gird your loins. Questions answered in this episode include: Why was this disease such a common, cheap joke in Shakespearean drama? Who was blame...
74-Worst Year Ever
January 09, 2017 04:43 - 40 minutes - 29.2 MBIn this episode of Rude Tudors, literary historian Liz Rodriguez and nerdy laywoman Nicole Keating reflect upon another contender for the Worst Year Ever: 1347. Catastrophes in the East, like storms raining poisonous amphibians or smoke that turns people to stone, portended something bad for Europe. Spoiler alert: it was the plague. Find out the answers to: What kinds of events signal the worst of times in history? What role does the Middle East play in fantasies of the apocalypse? Can ...
73-Air Pollution
December 12, 2016 02:01 - 40 minutes - 28.4 MBIn this episode of Rude Tudors, literary historian Liz Rodriguez and nerdy laywoman Nicole Keating explore early environmental consciousness in Renaissance England. Did you know that coal was burned in England since at least the 1000? As early as the 14th century, London authorities attempted to curtail this disastrous practice, which was widely recognized as hazardous to humans, plants, and architecture alike. And yet here we are, still trying to get away from coal in the new millennium. Fi...
72-Dirty Jokes for Dark Times
November 28, 2016 04:29 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBIn this episode of English Renaissance podcast Rude Tudors, literary historian Liz Rodriguez and nerdy laywoman Nicole Keating laugh and teach about historical jests. From poop to virgins to henpecked husbands, these dirty jokes amused people of the past. But how do they hold up? Find out in this episode... What elements of historical humor still speak to us? What remains funny, and what seems foreign? Join this raunchy jaunt through the time of Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, and Shakespeare. ...
71-Mysterious Missing Children
November 14, 2016 02:55 - 33 minutes - 23 MBWhat happened to the James family in 1606? The parents were found murdered in their home and the two children went missing. Learn about the brutal band of brigands who terrorized this family and whether justice was ever served. Find out the answer to the following questions: What is the connection between true crime & literature during the Renaissance? What role do stereotypes and miracles play in realistic genres? Learn about true crime during the period of Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, and ...
70-Naughty Nuns
October 31, 2016 01:44 - 40 minutes - 29.1 MBNaughty nuns have an alliterative ring to them, but what kind of trouble did they really get up to in Renaissance England? In this episode of history podcast Rude Tudors, literary historian Liz Rodriguez and nerdy laywoman Nicole Keating explore these Catholic figures in a Protestant country. Learn about the Nun of Watton, who experienced a miracle disappearing pregnancy, and the Nun of Lisbon, whose magical tricks give David Blaine a run for his money. Find out the answers to: How were nun...
69: Book Club--The Other Boleyn Girl
October 09, 2016 23:02 - 44 minutes - 31.6 MBAfter a brief summer break, Rude Tudors is back with bi-weekly episodes! It’s the very first installment of the Rude Tudors Book Club! Our first choice is an oldie but a goodie, The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory. Sit in on the best English class you’ll ever be a part of as literary historian Liz Rodriguez and nerdy laywoman Nicole Keating dig into this bodice ripper masquerading as history. Find out about the competition of sisterhood, the best Renaissance sex tricks to keep a capr...
68-Brexit 1625
August 23, 2016 02:52 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBRUDE TUDORS IS NOW BI-MONTHLY England is currently making a Brexit, but it’s not their first time running away from their problems. In this episode of Renaissance podcast Rude Tudors, literary historian Liz Rodriguez and nerdy laywoman Nicole Keating explore the great flight from London in 1625. Learn how the ravages of the plague sent people running for the hills. In this episode, Liz and Nicole answer the questions... What was the social climate in 1625 in London? What kinds of people...
67-The Bad Touch
August 08, 2016 02:46 - 37 minutes - 26 MBRUDE TUDORS IS NOW BI-MONTHLY! Kissing and embracing was a regular part of courtship in Renaissance England. But what happened when your beloved didn’t want you to touch them? Find out in this latest episode of history podcast Rude Tudors, hosted by literary historian Liz Rodriguez and nerdy laywoman Nicole Keating. This episode explores two popular ballads describing lovelorn men who won’t take “no” for an answer. Find out the answers to... How do the vocabularies of love and assault in...
66-The Great Eater of Kent
July 24, 2016 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBHave you ever eaten so much food you thought you would explode? Learn about Nicholas Wood, The Great Eater of Kent, in this latest episode of Rude Tudors, hosted by literary historian Liz Rodriguez and nerdy laywoman Nicole Keating. Nicholas Wood is the comical character invented by John Taylor, water taximan by day, poet by night. Wood swallowed ducks whole and gobbled up rats unlucky enough to enter his home. And yet his favorite foods were the best puddings from across England. What else ...
65-Mother of Cats
July 18, 2016 03:09 - 43 minutes - 31 MBCall 872-302-RUDE to ask a question, suggest a topic, or leave a reaction. Did you hear about the woman who gave birth to a cat? Learn about Renaissance News of the Weird in this latest episode of English history podcast Rude Tudors, hosted by literary historian Liz Rodriguez and nerdy laywoman Nicole Keating. Agnes Bowker shocked the country with her tale of a troubled pregnancy that culminated in the birth of a skinned, dead cat. The father may have been a schoolteacher, the devil, or a ...
64-The Earthquake of 1580
July 10, 2016 17:00 - 35 minutes - 26.9 MBWhat happened in London during the earthquake of 1580? Find out in the latest episode of Rude Tudors, hosted by literary historian Liz Rodriguez and comic actress Nicole Keating. Massive earthquakes in England are rare, but the one during the reign of Elizabeth I shook people to the core. Find out the answers to... What were the causes of Renaissance earthquakes? How did people react to the earthquake of 1580? What do earthquakes reveal about Renaissance systems of belief, evidence, a...
63-Learning to Skinny Dip
July 03, 2016 17:00 - 33 minutes - 24.2 MBPROGRAMMING NOTE: Watch for new episodes on Sundays! How did you learn to swim? Probably not from a book illustrated with graphic woodcuts of naked Renaissance men. In this episode of English history podcast Rude Tudors, literary historian Liz Rodriguez and comic actress Nicole Keating explore a period guide to the aquatic arts. Learn about the best places to take a dip, the proper conditions to avoid danger, and even learn a new stroke or two. Find out the answers to... Did people swim...
62-Killer Unicorns
June 26, 2016 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBProgramming note: watch for new episodes on Sundays! Do you believe in unicorns? Want to find out if Renaissance folks did? Check out the latest episode of history podcast Rude Tudors, hosted by literary historian Liz Rodriguez and comic actress Nicole Keating. Some might assume that unicorns have always been glittery, Lisa Frank creations with rainbows shooting out of their butts. But the unicorns described in Edward Topsell’s English-language bestiary are the stuff of nightmares. Dangero...
61-Women Who Brew
June 10, 2016 17:00 - 40 minutes - 30.2 MBBeer is often thought of as a man’s drink, but women brewed most of the beer and ale drunk during the English Renaissance. Learn about the history of female brewsters in this latest episode, hosted by literary historian Liz Rodriguez and comic actress Nicole Keating. Thought to be women’s work, making alcohol was often looked down upon. But once it started to turn a profit, women got pushed out of this increasingly lucrative industry. Find out the answers to... How commonly were women invol...
60-True Confessions of a Highwayman
June 03, 2016 17:00 - 37 minutes - 28.2 MBEveryone loves the true crime genre, right? Get a load of the Renaissance’s answer to Orange is the New Black with the latest episode of Rude Tudors, hosted by literary historian Liz Rodriguez and comic actress Nicole Keating. In this episode, find out about John Clavell, the 17th-century highway robber who escaped punishment and execution only to see the error of his ways just in time for a book deal. Get advice straight from the source about how to avoid being robbed, and how to fight back...
59-Three Kinds of Widows
May 27, 2016 17:00 - 39 minutes - 29.9 MBIn this Game of Thrones-inspired episode, literary historian Liz Rodriguez and comic actress Nicole Keating get to the bottom of Renaissance stereotypes about widows. Learn about the merry widow who pulls fart-related pranks, the pitiful widow who sues for her livelihood, and the murderous widow who schemes to poison the husband of her friend. Questions answered in this episode include... What were dominant stereotypes about unmarried widows? How did these stereotypes play out in the reco...
58- St. George, Murderer of Dragons
May 20, 2016 17:00 - 34 minutes - 24.7 MBWhen crying “God for Harry, England, and Saint George,” do you know the story of the saint Shakespeare invokes? In this episode, literary historian Liz Rodriguez and comic actress Nicole Keating get to the bottom of the many stories revolving around the patron saint of England. Though often depicted as a knight in shining armor who slayed a dragon to rescue a princess, there’s more to George’s sainthood than meets the eye. Questions answered in this episode include: What are St. George’s ...
57-Resurrections Besides Jon Snow
May 13, 2016 17:00 - 34 minutes - 24.7 MBGame of Thrones watchers all saw the resurrection of Jon Snow coming. But what about actual history? In this episode, literary historian Liz Rodriguez and comic actress Nicole Keating discuss three accounts from the Renaissance English archives in which people somehow come back from death. Learn about the rejuvenation of 116-year-old John McClane, the haunting of a poorly buried sailor, and the incomplete hanging of miscarried mother. Questions answered in this episode include: Why would ...
56-Cuckolds and Beyoncé
May 06, 2016 17:00 - 39 minutes - 27.6 MBWhat do cuckoldry and Beyoncé have in common? Find out in this episode of Rude Tudors, hosted by literary historian Liz Rodriguez and comic actress Nicole Keating. The figure of the horned man whose wife has cheated on him is common in Renaissance English literature, especially the works of Shakespeare. But at a time when women were expected to be utterly chaste, their husbands wore the mark of their wives' infidelity. Questions answered in this episode: What are cuckolds and why are they n...
55-Leprosy Infomercials
April 29, 2016 17:00 - 36 minutes - 26.6 MBIn Renaissance England, leprosy went by a multitude of names: king's evil, green sickness, the Lep. Literary historian Liz Rodriguez and comic actress Nicole Keating get itchy in this episode and discuss a supposed cure for the dreaded skin disease. Just a few pence could buy you a handful of pills that would cure Renaissance greyscale better than any witch in Game of Thrones, along with whatever else ailed you. Was this the work of an apothecary turned snake oil salesman? What did this reme...
54-Blood Sports and Theater
April 22, 2016 17:00 - 42 minutes - 29.6 MBJust when things started to feel familiar in the Renaissance, this episode comes along to shock you out of it. Explore the brutal yet educational world of blood sports in early modern English history. Using a variety of animals to bait each other was a popular pastime that also made its way to country manors, royal courts, and even the playhouses of Shakespeare's London. In this episode, find out the answers to the following questions: What were Renaissance blood sports? Who went to see...
53-The Pirate Queen of Ireland
April 15, 2016 14:00 - 32 minutes - 23 MBHave you heard of Grace O'Malley, the Irish pirate queen? Though ignored by chronicles and official histories, O'Malley's legend lives on poems, music, and romance novels. As the only woman on record as having a leadership role with her clan in 16th-century Gaelic Ireland, O'Malley's history jumps out of the shadows as this episode explores this important figure during a time of serious political upheaval. Though vilified by the English as manly, O'Malley defied gender roles and expectations...
52-Lasses Gone Wild
April 08, 2016 17:00 - 40 minutes - 29 MBRenaissance women were expected to remain silent, obedient, and chaste. But not everyone follows the rules. In this episode, literary historian Liz Rodriguez and comic actress Nicole Keating discuss court records describing violent crimes committed by women in Scotland between 1490 and 1560. Find out the answers to these questions: Why would Scottish women get violent? What forms would their violence take? What punishments were enacted against violent women? From mudslinging and hat-snat...
51-Pranks Throughout History
March 25, 2016 17:00 - 29 minutes - 21.1 MBHave you ever been made an April fool? In this episode, literary historian Liz Rodriguez and comic actress Nicole Keating get to the bottom of this folk holiday and its origins in Renaissance France. Find out the answers to... Where does celebration of April 1 as April Fools’ Day come from? What’s the purpose & significance of celebration? What kinds of pranks have been pulled in history, and why? Get duped by the white lions of the Tower of London and tales of statues descending from th...
50-Tobacco, the Devil's Weed
March 18, 2016 17:00 - 40 minutes - 29 MBBefore tobacco was known for dangerous carcinogens, it was believed to be a mystical, medicinal plant sent either from God or the devil himself. In this episode, literary historian Liz Rodriguez and comic actress Nicole Keating uncover the first English encounters with the New World plant in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Find out... When did tobacco come to England? What were its initial social and political associations? How did writers use it polemically & poetically? Follow...
49-The Miracles of St. Patrick
March 11, 2016 18:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBEveryone knows that St. Patrick was a major snake charmer. But what other miracles did he perform? Beginning immediately after his christening, Patrick performed numerous miracles, from defeating levitating wizards to zapping flood waters away with lightning from his fingers. Learn along with Renaissance scholar Liz Rodriguez and comedic actress Nicole Keating as they explore the history of Ireland's patron saint.
48-How to Fake Demonic Possession
March 04, 2016 18:00 - 35 minutes - 25.2 MBFaking demonic possession was easier than you might think. In this episode, Renaissance scholar Liz Rodriguez and nerdy laywoman Nicole Keating explore the signs and symptoms of devilish possession laid out in religious history, the New Testament, and early modern pamphlets. Whether Catholic or Puritan, Satan was a problem for everyone, tempting minds even if he wasn't possessing bodies. From physical manifestations like swelling and stiffness to mysterious lumps roving through the body, the...
47-London So White
February 26, 2016 18:00 - 35 minutes - 25.9 MBOthello wasn't England's only black friend. In this episode, Renaissance scholar Liz Rodriguez and nerdy laywoman Nicole Keating explore the everyday lives of black people living in London. From making shovels to playing the trumpet to managing brothels, the black inhabitants of London lived varied lives. Find out about an interesting cross section of a population that numbered in the hundreds.
46-Smutty Poetry
February 19, 2016 23:07 - 33 minutes - 24.3 MBWoo your Valentine with something special from this very special episode of smutty poetry from the archives. Renaissance scholar Liz Rodriguez and nerdy laywoman Nicole Keating discuss erudite, erotic, and a bit icky, poetry from Tudor, Stuart, and Caroline England. From Cavalier verse and aristocratic bawdry to the naughty lines that schoolboys passed underneath their desks, this episode has it all.
45-Talking Historical Smack
February 05, 2016 18:00 - 39 minutes - 29.7 MBWho loves talking historical smack? In this episode, English Renaissance scholar Liz Rodriguez and nerdy laywoman Nicole Keating discuss libellous poetry. The Tudors and Stuarts had a knack for writing poems for every occasion, like acute political jealousy or petty neighborhood quarrels. Hear some examples from this raunchy jaunt through the archive available by earlystuartlibels.net! And check out their review of a production of Shakespeare's Measure for Measure by London's Cheek By Jowl &...
44-Science and Embroidery
January 29, 2016 18:00 - 38 minutes - 28.7 MBWhat do science, embroidery, and Mary Queen of Scots have in common? Find out in the latest episode of Rude Tudors! Mary had a knack for replicating images of American wildlife in her detailed embroidery. Where did Mary find her sources? How familiar was she with the flora and fauna of the Americas? And what the heck is a sou?
43-Lady Mystics
January 23, 2016 00:05 - 46 minutes - 35 MBWhat do women, illness, and visions of Henry VIII's place in hell have in common? Religious mysticism, of course! In this episode, Liz and Nicole discuss the long history of female visionaries in medieval and Renaissance English history. Find out about how Elizabeth Barton, whose belly/womb was thought to speak with the voice of God, ran afoul of a religion and a kingdom.
42-Rude Tudors Outtakes
January 19, 2016 01:34 - 41 minutes - 32.2 MBEver wonder what ends up on Rude Tudors' cutting room floor? Find out in this bonus episode of finely curated clips. Will they make sense out of context? Should Natalie Dormer have been cast as Daenerys in Game of Thrones? And just how much time does it take Obama to poop? Knowledge abounds in this weirder-than-usual episode. Also, mark your calendars because Rude Tudors is back on Friday, January 22 with all new, historical/hysterical episodes.
41-Twelve Days of Christmas
December 23, 2015 16:50 - 46 minutes - 34.6 MBHow did people celebrate Christmas before internet shopping? In this episode, Liz and Nicole talk about Renaissance gift-giving traditions, Twelfth Night celebrations, the Russian ambassador's Christmas visit to England, rent hens, conspicuously gold decorations, and much more! rudetudors.com Twitter Facebook
40-Divine Warnings
December 03, 2015 18:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBDo you know how God sent warnings to people during the Renaissance? Find out as Liz Rodriguez and Nicole Keating discuss the 1608 pamphlet A True Relation of the Birth of Three Monsters. Highlights about include be-boobed, ballerina babies; adult-sized children; the gaping maw of the vengeful earth; viral human interest stories from history; the Virgin Mary’s appearance in various baked goods; sexual sins, like woman-on-top; good and evil sisters; classism, bastardy, and poor people; flesh r...
39-Weird Dreams
November 26, 2015 18:00 - 38 minutes - 30.9 MBAre dreams are interesting to no one but the dreamer? What about dreams from history? In this episode, Liz and Nicole discuss beliefs about dreams in Renaissance England. Highlights include embarrassing sex dreams about dogs; the naked and natural thoughts of our souls; indigestion and its effect on the brain; fever dreams and portentous ravens; prophetic dreams like in Buffy the Vampire Slayer; anxious displays of masculinity and femininity; the cannibalistic undertones of King Lear; lots o...
38-Uggos and Makeup
November 16, 2015 04:11 - 49 minutes - 36.4 MBIn this episode, Liz and Nicole discuss a tale as old as time: women's quest for beauty in the face of popular messages telling them they're ghouls. Find out Renaissance recommendations for beautifying the face, feet, and everything in between. Keywords: Rude Tudors, Renaissance, England, history, English, comedy, education, women, teaching, drama, literature, Shakespeare, Liz Rodriguez, Nicole Keating, Tudor Dynasty, Rudeness, funny, culture, podcast, Fake Geek Girl Productions, Henry VIII...
37-Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot
November 08, 2015 06:48 - 43 minutes - 30.7 MBIn this episode, Liz and Nicole get to the bottom of "Remember, remember the fifth of November." Apparently, Catholics were pissed about the Protestant government and wanted to stage a revolution. Unfortunately, they didn't spend much time planning. But there was a whole lot of digging. And gunpowder. Find out the origin of Anonymous' iconography. And what Bonfire Day is all about. rudetudors.com
36-Werewolves
October 30, 2015 06:46 - 35 minutes - 26.1 MBSo many things to report about Renaissance werewolves. Find out about the German werewolf who liked to wear an enchanted girdle and tear the throats out of his victims. Plus a delusional Italian from an English play who digs up corpses because he thinks he's a werewolf. Truly horrific stuff. Liz and Nicole find a way to joke about it all. You'll be down if you like comedy, history, and/or edutainment. And now, a long list of interests that may overlap with the content of Rude Tudors: Englis...
35-Killer Cannibals
October 23, 2015 20:57 - 36 minutes - 26 MBIn this episode, Liz and Nicole get morbid discussing Sawney Bean and his clan of 40+ incestuous cannibal killers. This is the stuff of legend, literally. Learn about why stories of this Scottish brood lasted for hundreds of years and even inspired the cult horror flick The Hills Have Eyes . Lots of gory, and funny, details to get you into the Halloween spirit.
34-Eff Columbus
October 16, 2015 04:56 - 44 minutes - 31.3 MBJeah! It’s a new episode in which the less-than-sacred memory of Christopher Columbus is thoroughly trashed. Highlights include Nicole’s bizarre historical cosplay; cool and exotic coconut drinks; historical revisionism, crotchety old people, and Facebook rants; the impossibility of discovering inhabited landmasses; Viking and Celtic people representing Europe back in the day; nicknames for ships, like the Girl, the Ho, and the Virgin; how to refrigerate 60 pounds of fresh flan; corpses, the...
33-Otters and Other Vermin
October 09, 2015 06:13 - 36 minutes - 26 MBIn this episode, Liz and Nicole deconstruct the idea of vermin. And then proceed to get grossed out all the same. Find out how to get rid of fleas, mice, foxes, and more! Highlights include the allegory of An American Tale; greedy bastard mice who don’t know their proper place in the food chain; species supremacy and the dismal state of interspecies cooperation; flaying and ransoming Star Wars fanfic; being protective of food; hanging crafty creatures. Also, a special taste of Fake Geek Girl...
32-The Warrior Pope
October 02, 2015 05:36 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBIn this episode, Pope Julius II captivates and entertains your humble hosts. Was he more of a lover or a fighter? Find out about his martial escapades, artistic patronage, and much more. Highlights include bad Italian accents; Pope Francis’s U.S. visit; Catholic panic; artisanal cardboard papal cutouts; half-breed fae; smoke and God, the ultimate deciders; Borgia shenanigans; beefing with the Holy Roman Emperor; having too many children while celibate; turtles painting the Sistine Chapel cei...
31-Contraception
September 24, 2015 17:00 - 41 minutes - 30.2 MBIn this episode, Liz and Nicole get real about the history of contraception. Find out about the wide variety of things to put in your vagina to maybe prevent babies. Highlights include rude cavemen and dinosaurs; dual witch-gynecology degrees; Mountain Dew douches; ancient Egyptian sluts; the benefits of child labor; abstinence and the American way; malnutrition and gout; Pepper’s Adventures in Time; purging and bloodletting, the Galenic way; the penis in the machine; textual healing; tongue...