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Fetch the Smelling Salts

Alice Nagle and Kimberly Marsh
Wolf Hall
Crimson Peak
Gothic Romance
Tudor Period
The Handmaiden
The Sound Of Music
Thomas Cromwell
The Mummy
Japanese Occupation
Colonialism
Period Drama
Henry VIII
Halloween
Korea
Murder Mysteries
Elizabeth I
Jessica Chastain
Mia Wasikowska
Tom Hiddleston
Guillermo Del Toro

Fetch the Smelling Salts explores period dramas from every time period and culture around the world. Hosts Alice Nagle and Kimberly Marsh offer thoughtful 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 c... more

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Recent Guests

Ann Foster
Host of Vulgar History, historian, and author
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Episode: Towards Zero (2025 TV Miniseries) - ft. Ann from Vulgar History
Rupert Everett
Actor known for his roles in various 90s films
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Gwyneth Paltrow
Academy Award-winning actress known for her work in various films.
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Christopher Clannachan
Policy and Campaigns Officer at Equality Network and drag queen Lady Rampant
Equality Network
Episode: The Fainting Couch: My Policeman (2022 Movie) ft. Christopher Clannachan from Equality Network
Dr. Hugh Turpin
The author of 'Unholy Catholic Ireland, Religious Hypocrisy, Secular Morality and Irish Irreligion'.
Episode: The Fainting Couch: Small Things Like These (2024 Movie) - ft. Dr Hugh Turpin

Hosts

Alice Nagle
Co-host known for her deep appreciation of period dramas and engaging discussions on themes and character motivations.
Kimberly Marsh
Co-host and passionate about discussing narratives and historical accuracies in period dramas, contributing to lively banter and analysis.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • Love it!

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steph Reese
    United States6 months ago
  • Great insight

    Wonderful! Two highly intelligent women.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I of C.
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast!

    So fun to listen to! Love your discussions!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KarinMeijboom
    United States3 years ago

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The hosts are recognized for their insightful contributions and humor, enhancing the overall experience of the episodes. They often provide context that enriches the viewing of historical films.
Listeners appreciate the intelligent and diverse selections of period pieces discussed and find the hosts' chemistry engaging.

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The Fainting Couch: My Policeman (2022 Movie) ft. Christopher Clannachan from Equality Network
Q: What are current issues affecting the LGBTI community in Scotland?
A large part of our work right now is focusing on ending conversion practices and advocating for better trans health care in Scotland, as these issues have stalled and require attention.
The Fainting Couch: My Policeman (2022 Movie) ft. Christopher Clannachan from Equality Network
Q: How reflective is this of people's realities in the 1950s in the LGBTI community trying to maintain relationships?
The movie shows a particular portrayal of one queer relationship from that time but is missing broader elements like class and gender identity in the queer community.

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Fetch the Smelling Salts launched 3 years ago and published 63 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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