It’s been almost a year since I launched my Tudor podcast, Talking Tudors. As a complete newbie to the podcasting world, I had no idea what to expect. When I published the introductory episode, I never imagined that it would be so enthusiastically received or that so many exceptional historians and authors would join me on the show.
I’m thrilled to share that in its first year, Talking Tudors has been downloaded more than 83,000 times in over 90 countries! These statistics are a testament to the ever-growing popularity of this utterly captivating period of history.
Thank you for your continued support and encouragement. Thank you for the comments, emails, reviews and mentions on social media. Thank you to those of you who’ve so kindly sponsored a patron prize or giveaway (and feel free to get in touch if you’d like to). A huge thank you to my wonderful Talking Tudors patrons and to the brilliant guests who’ve so generously shared their time and expertise.
What better way to celebrate this exciting milestone than with a giveaway?
Thanks to the generosity of The History Press, one lucky Talking Tudors listener will win a Tudor book bundle containing the following titles: Discovering Tudor London by Natalie Grueninger, Colouring History: The Tudors by Natalie Grueninger and Kathryn Holeman, The Cardinal’s Court by Cora Harrison and Katherine Howard: Henry VIII’s Slandered Queen by Conor Byrne.
To be in the running to win this fabulous Tudor book bundle, leave a comment telling me about one of your favourite episodes of Talking Tudors.
Conditions of Entry
For your chance to win this Tudor book bundle, you must be subscribed to On the Tudor Trail’s newsletter (if you are not already, sign up on our homepage where it says ‘Free Enewsletter Subscription’).
Then simply leave a comment after this post sharing your favourite episode of Talking Tudors between now and 18 July 2019. Don’t forget to leave your name and a contact email. Please note that I have comment moderation activated and need to ‘approve’ comments before they appear. There is no need to submit your comment twice.
This giveaway is open internationally.
One winner will be selected and contacted by email shortly after the competition closes. Please ensure you’ve added natalie@onthetudortrail.com to your address book to avoid missing my email.
Good luck!
I may have a slight Anne Boleyn obsession so the James Peacock episode is a fave. Honestly, most of history of the UK and Ireland are all things that interest me but Henry and his wives, especially Anne always draw me in. Thanks for the chance!
I like episode 8 with Dr. Emma Wells, because of course someday I want to visit and love the idea of a pilgrim.
Love the TAKEAWAYS on everything.
I too will have to select Anne Boleyn. Since the day I visited The Tower of London on a high school trip many, many years ago and saw where she was beheaded, I have been fascinated. Great job!
My favorite episode was 36 with Allison Weir! She is one of my favorite authors and I love reading both her fiction and nonfiction books!
That is really difficult. Probably Tracy Borman as I adore hearing about Hampton Court, though Claire Ridgway would be a very close second.
I did like the Episode 12 with Tony Riches because I was really interested about early Tudors, like how Edmund Tudor dared to bed his very young wife to get an heir . Margaret seems like the youngest wife I’ve heard in this time period.
The James peacock episode. I love Queen Anne boleyn. I am a fan of all Tudor history. I love learning new things about the tudor era.
I have loved learning about the Tudors. I think the education in our secondary schools focused on more modern history, so having an opportunity to learn about Henry VIII has been fascinating. Learning about each of his wives, how well educated he was has been greatly appreciated.
Even though I love them all, I have to say it is Episode 4 with Gareth Russell- he is a brilliant historian, and his Catherine Howard biography is one of the strongest Tudor biographies that I’ve ever read. I loved your discussion of the “different” Catherines, and where those images/ideas of her come from- she is given so little credit and is so misunderstood, I loved that you dove deep on her! (Also, a day in the life of Catherine Howard is so tiring, I give her a lot of credit!)
I have only recently discovered this page, but the first one I listened to was the James Peacock (Episode 32) so I may say that’s my favorite as of yet. It grabbed my attention and I have problems focusing on podcasts. It has changed my daily commute.
Loved the one with Alison Weir…. she is one of my favorite authors! It was episode 36, I believe.
It was so very hard to pick a favorite episode but I finally decided on episode 20.
Wishing everyone Good Luck on the contest!
Anne Boleyn, anything regarding this queen grabs my attention; thank you!
I loved the episode about Mary Tudor and Charles Brandon with Sarah Bryson. I picked up Sarah’s book afterword and now I’m kind of obsessed with Mary! She sure knew how to handle Henry. 🙂
Claire Ridgeway, always love to hear what she has to say. Love your AB book and it has been my guide on 2 trips to England, in 2005 and this past June.
Episode 10 was my favorite. The episode about daily life. It was very interesting. Thanks for the chance!?
The Alison Weir episode
Congrats on your one year anniversary! It’s so hard to pick a favorite because all of the episodes have been so interesting, but I have to say the episode about Tudor fashion and the more recent one about Hever castle have been my favorite so far!
My favourite is episode 36 with Alison Weir. Alison is one of my all time favourite historians and her work on the Tudors is just phenomenal. I had the pleasure of attending a talk with her last year and she really does bring her work to life. I wish she’d narrate her audiobooks!
I would definitely have to say 36, because Allison Weir is one of my fav historians and I love all her books!! As a non native English speaker, I’ve been obsessing with British history since I first read one of her books. Thanks for all!
I love the James Peacock episode because I love Anne Boleyn. She’s such a misunderstood soul. I would have loved to see Henry and Anne’s reaction to knowing that Elizabeth became one of the greatest monarchs in English history.
I really enjoyed episode 37, the talk about Anna of Cleve, so now I have to read Heather’s book. I’m intrigued by Anna and Henry’s marriage and relationship.
I am intrigued by the priest who scaled the walls of the tower.
I loved Gareth Russell and Claire Ridgeway! As well as Dr Susannah Lipscomb and Conor Byrne, and Alison Weir! Or, can I say I love them all! Thank you for a chance to win! Michelle t
Clair Ridgeway’s and any of those about Anne Boleyn.
James Peacock was my favorite!!!! I gravitate towards anything AB for sure!
My favorite was the one with Alison Weir. All of your episodes are very interesting so it’s hard to choose. Happy anniversary. That year flew by.
I think the first episode is my favourite because it opened me up to podcasts and I’ve been hooked ever since! I love that it’s another way to learn more about history and it’s so easy! Congratulations!
My favorite episode would be the one with Claire, I adore her.
I very much enjoyed the talk with Tracy Borman, I read her book, The Private Lives of the Tudors right after.
Anne Boleyn; ALWAYS Anne!
My fav episodes have been the one with Alison Weir and about Anne Boleyn!! Thank you so much for offering these podcasts. I have definitely enjoyed! 🙂
I loved the episode from June 14 with Alison Weir, not only because I love her books, but because she is so down to earth and comfortable to listen to. This particular episode stayed with me because of her description of expanding her gifts into to historical fiction. As a wanna-be writer, I found encouragement in this at a very difficult time in my life. This episode not only fed my passion for Tudor history, but threw a ray of light and hope into my day. Thank you!
I enjoy them all but I especially loved Phillipa Vincent-Connelly talking about Disabilities and theTudors. She was so enthusiastic and an ex fashion student like me so I felt very at home with her chat . Always something unexpected comes out in these chats , love your questions Natalie .
Congratulations on this anniversary
What a wonderful prize! I loved Emma Levitt’s episode on jousting and masculinity, which really helped me with something I’m working on at the moment. Congratulations on a fantastic first year of Talking Tudors, Natalie, and here’s to many more to come!
I am obsessed with The Tudors and just found your Podcast!!! I love it!!!! I would be thrilled to win this package!!!
Definitely the episode with Alison Weir. Not only was her nonfiction work instrumental in writing my thesis on Henry VIII, I’ve enjoyed every single book that she’s written and this episode was amazing!
My absolute favourite podcast! It’s been a wonderful distraction from a rough year. My day is instantly better when I can escape into the Tudor court with Natalie 🙂 thanks for all your hard work!
Episode 34 with Hever Castle. What a great place!
Would love to read these books! I love anything Tudor and love your podcast.
I’m very much interested in history fashion so my favourite episode was number 21 with Ninya Mikhaila. I loved learning about colors, the many layers they wore, children clothing or how they washed clothes.
I’ve started a Beaufort phase at the moment so has to be Ep. 17. Although I’ve got a few to get through so that may change! Love Talking Tudors and if I can add to my (already too big according to my husband) collection of books on the era then that would be fab…
My favorite was Allison weir #36 but I enjoy so many of them there done wonderfully
I have been a loyal follower and Tudor lover my whole life. I’m retired, live at the beach and spend my days devouring Tudor book. I would love winning these
Congrats on your one year anniversary of Talking Tudors! I loved the episode with Dr Suzannah Lipscomb about Henry VIII and his wives. I just love anything with Suzannah. She makes everything about Henry’s wives so interesting! I can’t wait for more episodes!
Although I have enjoyed all of them, my favorite is The Battle of Bosworth with Chris Skidmore. He brought some new information and dispelled some long-running rumours. I enjoy your questions to the speaker and also the 10 Questions at the end.
I love the Tudor era. I am very new to this site. Have not listened to a podcast as of yet but look forward to doing so.
Allison Weir because she’s one of my favorite authors.
I have enjoyed all of the episodes, but I think my favorite is Episode 34 about Hever Castle. It was so interesting, the guest was charming, and I particularly enjoyed his ghost story at the end.
Thank you for your pod cast and Happy Anniversary!
Episode 36 with Alison Weir. I had been so hoping you’d have her as a guest!