
Fetch the Smelling Salts explores period dramas from every time period and culture around the world. Hosts Alice Nagle and Kimberly Marsh offer deep discussions about historical films and TV series, analysing everything from storytelling and performances to costume design and historical accuracy. Whether you're obsessed with Regency romance, Victorian mysteries, or international historical cinema,... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 76 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV & FilmComedy | |||

A man! A war! A horse! A podcast! After several weeks adrift Alice and husband/audio producer Keith ended up on the mythical island of Ireland, where they went to the cinema. In this Fainting Couch episode we’re comparing Odysseuses (do you prefer si... more
It’s time to scuttle away from your problems, as we cover the ultimate sleepover movie, Ever After. Whilst Leonardo da Vinci does all our DIY, Kim and Alice have great news for fans of historical edicts, and less good news about the real Prince Henry... more
It’s a trigger warning episode, as we’re dealing with historical sexual violence in the Filipino drama, Markova: Comfort Gay. Wake up you gay fossils, it’s time to meet the ultimate strut instructor as we learn about community, identity and resilienc... more
Oo de lally, golly what a day it is for fans of the 1973 animated Disney classic, Robin Hood. Kim and Alice discuss folk tale origins, medieval royalty and the verrrrry intimate relationship between Prince John and Sir Hiss.
Sound Engineer: Keith Na... more
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Great discussions between hosts Alice & Kim. I love how diverse their period piece selections are. It’s a great combination of ones I’ve watched and ones I need to add to my list. I also like the historical context of what was going on in the time period.
Wonderful! Two highly intelligent women.
So fun to listen to! Love your discussions!
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Two hosts dive into period dramas from across time and cultures, analyzing storytelling, performances, costumes, and historical accuracy. Episodes mix critique with trivia, travel anecdotes, and thoughtful context, often exploring representation, colonial perspectives, and the social mores of different eras. The show stands out for its playful banter, strong historical framing, and commitment to unpacking how period pieces reinterpret real history while staying entertaining for fans of film and TV history alike.
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