
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
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 63 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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It's bring your husband to work day, and while Kim's away Alice is joined by FtSS's own sound engineer Keith Nagle. We're talking found family (seals), thatched cottage interior design masters (junior edition), and why everyone in Ireland is sleeping... more
There are many questions and MANY SPOILERS this week as Kim and Alice puzzle their way through ‘90s drama, M Butterfly. We’re probing some intimate international relations and discovering there’s nowhere to run inside a van.
Sound Engineer: Keith Na... more
We’re getting Spookstorical this week as Kim and Alice assemble a murderous flashmob for Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. It’s the classic tale of the world’s least curious scientist, his sibling marriage and the frogs / friends reanimated along the way.... more
You too can be an a**hole if you just dream big! Kim and Alice kick off Season 5 with The Greatest Showman, a musical about wives supporting vague dreams, fish-monkey rental and the upside-down triangle known as Zac Efron.
Sound Engineer: Keith Nagl... 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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Discussions focus on a variety of period dramas spanning multiple cultures and eras, with hosts engaging in thoughtful critiques of storytelling, performance, and historical accuracy. Each episode often merges personal anecdotes with analysis, providing listeners with a blend of humor and in-depth discourse on films and television series that celebrate the art of historical narratives. Expect lively debates surrounding topics such as character development, cultural representations, and the intricacies of costume design, making the content appealing for enthusiasts of history and cinema alike.
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