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Fetch the Smelling Salts

Fetch the Smelling Salts

By: Alice Nagle and Kimberly Marsh
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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, this podcast celebrates the art of period drama across all eras and cultures. If you enjoy this podcast, come with us on a romp through the Regency era with our sister podcast, Austen After Dark!

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Episodes
  • Markova: Comfort Gay (2000 Movie)

    Markova: Comfort Gay (2000 Movie)
    Jul 2 2026

    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 resilience in wartime Manila.


    Sound Engineer: Keith Nagle

    Editor: Keith Nagle

    Producer: Helen Hamilton

    If you enjoy this podcast, come with us on a romp through the Regency era with our sister podcast, Austen After Dark. Listen to all episodes now.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Robin Hood (1973 Movie)

    Robin Hood (1973 Movie)
    Jun 18 2026

    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 Nagle

    Editor: Keith Nagle / Helen Hamilton

    Producer: Helen Hamilton

    If you enjoy this podcast, come with us on a romp through the Regency era with our sister podcast, Austen After Dark. Listen to all episodes now.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Anna and the King (1999 movie)

    Anna and the King (1999 movie)
    Jun 4 2026

    Time to get out your widest hoop skirt, we’re off to Thailand! To kick off Season 7, Kim and Alice are discussing the real monarchs, colonial politics, and white elephants in the 1999 film Anna and the King.


    Sound Engineer: Keith Nagle

    Editor: Keith Nagle

    Producer: Helen Hamilton


    If you enjoy this podcast, come with us on a romp through the Regency era with our sister podcast, Austen After Dark. Listen to all episodes now.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 hr and 4 mins
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