Bustles and Broadswords is a podcast about historical, legendary and semi-historical, semi-legendary women with swords - with a queer twist. Researched, narrated and produced by Claire Mead.
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Rashemen is a land steeped in superstition, ruled by witches and entrenched in snow. Berserkers reign and spirits roam the frozen wastes. Yllairies, Keilah, and Mépris all have their own reasons for journeying north, but they soon find they have something in common—they are pawns in a divine plot. Join the broads as they unravel the mysteries of Rashemen. The Broadswords is a non-binary and women-led actual play D&D podcast.
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To celebrate the 100th anniversary of women fencers being allowed to compete in the Olympic Games let's delve into the podcast archives and talk about a lesbian fencer who didn't take part - but still made history in a range of ways: Toupie Lowther. Featuring women's fencing trousers, all-women ambulance squads, a kitten mascot and 1920s lesbian dr…
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JULIE: The Musical Interview with Abey Bradbury and Sam Kearney-Edwardes
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For our first podcast interview, we talk to Abey Bradbury (writer and cast member) and Sam Kearney-Edwardes (playing Julie) from JULIE: The Musical (Le Gasp! and Croft & Dye Productions) about their show about chaotic bisexual opera singer duellist (and previous podcast subject) Julie d'Aubigny aka La Maupin! JULIE: The Musical is on till 30th June…
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The Chevalière d'Eon (ft. The Chevalier de Saint-Georges)
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This episode, it's a Chevalière and Chevalier-heavy episode as we explore the life of trans soldier, spy and bringer of 18th century courtly chaos the Chevalière d'Eon, featuring Black duellist, composer and abolionist Chevalier de Saint Georges! Expect intrigue in no less than THREE different European countries, capitalism-destroying gender feelin…
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This episode, it's another delve in the podcast pre-reboot archives. This time one from Summer 2021, all about a legendary rider who did countless duel shows on horseback against men with an unbeatable track record. Expect ambiguously queer sportswomen, absolutely devastating public challenges in the local newspaper and jaguar print hot pants. Also…
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It's time, friends. It's time for the end. You can find Kristin at Dumbgeons and Dragons, Tracy on Twitch, and Victoria with Prompt to Life. CREDITS Sound Effects from Artlist.io and CC0 from freesound.org. Dialogue/Sound Editing and Sound Design by Ryan Boelter. The following music was used for this media project: Part 1: Music: Strain by Mikael H…
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This episode, we have a bit of a change of pace. Our warrior lady this week was a swordfighter but she's a lot more known for her high-stakes wrestling. The stakes? Her hand in marriage. Expect a primer on Mongolian warfare techniques, Marco Polo for some reason, problematic operas, iconic actresses turned queer icons and enough horses to appease t…
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Julie d'Aubigny aka La Maupin
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This episode, I bring you back in time...okay back to the pre-reboot podcast archives with this May 2020 episode but also to 17th century France...where we join bisexual opera singer and duellist Julie d'Aubigny, aka La Maupin, for a chaotic journey throughout France leading us to the main stage of the theatre, more than a few pub duels and convent…
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The First Emancipated Duel (Part 2)
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This episode, we continue our pun-filled adventure of Princess Pauline von Metternich taking flowers too seriously and get to the meat and potatoes...THE DUEL. But not just that. What happens after it, what is its influence, a bit of a topless duel plot twist (and some debunking), and a current-day reimagining via The Language of Flowers (2021)! Ac…
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The First Emancipated Duel (Part 1)
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It's a first episode! And we're starting (very) strong and ~scandalous~ with a duel that has remained legendary...the duel between a Princess and Countess at the end of the 19th century that was allegedly fought...topless?! As we follow the story of how exactly Princess Pauline von Metternich ended up in this situation (or not), we encounter queer …
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Welcome, sword lady lovers...to Bustles and Broadswords! Tune in to find out what it's all about and for a teaser about Season 1...around Performance! (jazz hands with swords) (don't try this at home) Season 1 of Bustles and Broadswords will update weekly throughout June/July 2022. Tune in every week for a new episode! Follow on Twitter at @bustles…
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We hope all of you fellow Canadians had a wonderful Thanksgiving this weekend. Our next episode will go up on Monday, October 25th. Victoria has a new show launching in January of 2022! They're currently Kickstarting it. You can learn more about Prompt to Life here. Bee is abuzz with activity. Follow them on Twitter to learn about their streaming s…
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An army is on their heels. Can the broads make it to the Vremyoni stronghold in time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesThe Broadswords tarafından oluşturuldu
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Victoria checks in on the rest of the broads to see how they view character death... For reasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesThe Broadswords tarafından oluşturuldu
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After a night spent in an abandoned town, the broads are visited by one of The Betrayer's minions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesThe Broadswords tarafından oluşturuldu
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The broads have made their farewells to Cawen and find themselves in an abandoned village for the night. Mepris has dreams... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesThe Broadswords tarafından oluşturuldu
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The broads have met Cawen, played by Kristine Chester, at the docks of Immilmar. They are to guide them to their next leg of the journey into the mountains. But first, they have to deal with more boats. Also, there were some heart eyes in a particular boat. Dialogue Editing: Ryan Boelter Sound Design: Victoria Rogers Learn more about your ad choice…
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The broads have made the trek from Urling to Immilmar. Theyève relayed Hathrani messages to the Iron General and now they are to make their way to the Vremyoni stronghold. The place where they performed the ritual and this story began. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesThe Broadswords tarafından oluşturuldu
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After losing their friend Anton, the broads ran into their old friend Buckminster on the rotting battlefield. After performing some dental work on twisted shadowfey, they finally arrive at Immilmar. There, they look for the Iron General. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesThe Broadswords tarafından oluşturuldu
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The broads say their last farewells to their friend and say hello to an old friend whom they run into on the battlefield. Back the Vault of Magic Kickstarter today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesThe Broadswords tarafından oluşturuldu
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S3E8: Spectral Soup
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The broads travel with Anton to Immilmar. What adventure does the road have in store for them? Check out Kobold Press' Vault of Magic Kickstarter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesThe Broadswords tarafından oluşturuldu
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The broads are back in Urling and meet up with their old friend Anton. Check out the Vault of Magic Kickstarter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesThe Broadswords tarafından oluşturuldu
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The broads convened in Sigil, Mepris admitting that she had gone to see Bahamut. After conferring in the park, the broads decide to return to Rashemen. What is in store for them there? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesThe Broadswords tarafından oluşturuldu
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Mepris took off to the temple of Bahamut in Sigil to atone for her friends' rudeness. Meanwhile, Keilah and Yllairies try to figure out their housing situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesThe Broadswords tarafından oluşturuldu
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S3E6: OOC: Tone and Expectations
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The broads sit down and check in about tone and expectation as they catapult toward the story's finale. They also answer some questions from their Discord members. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesThe Broadswords tarafından oluşturuldu
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Disrespecting gods doesn't sit well with Mépris. She decides to make amends and visits Bahamut's temple. This episode was brought to you by Roll20. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesThe Broadswords tarafından oluşturuldu
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S3E3: In Which Gods Come to Tea
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The broads have some thinking to do. Will they continue down the path of vengeance? While pondering their next actions, they are visited by some of their favourite beings: gods. This episode is brought to you by Roll20. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesThe Broadswords tarafından oluşturuldu
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The broads have breakfast and a heart to heart with Paisley and Kerrek.This episode was brought to you by Worldbuilders and Roll20. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesThe Broadswords tarafından oluşturuldu
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Last season, Yllairies, Mepris, and Keilah sailed to the Moonshae Isles to find and obtain Keilah's magic bagpipes. After many sea voyages they finally found the instrument in the hands of Queen Urphania. Instead of aiding the queen in her war against a powerful rival, the broads performed a heist and stole the bagpipes back. They escaped to their …
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S2E27: Season 2 Wrap Up - Q&A
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Season 2 is over, so the broads answer your burning questions. This episode was brought to you by Roll20 and Metallic Dice Games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesThe Broadswords tarafından oluşturuldu
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The broads decide they're tired of being pawns in a game of gods and have come to the conclusion that they'd much rather take their destiny into their own hands. They're stealing back Keilah's bagpipes, How will this heist go? Their last one, while successful, had some questionable twists and turns. This episode was brought to you by Roll20. Learn …
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S2E27: Pawns Become Knights
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The broads arrive in the realm of Queen Urphania via the plane of dreams. Ever the gracious hostess she gives them time to recuperate from their travels, refresh, and eat before they meet to discuss what she would ask of them. This episode was sponsored by Roll20 Click this link to Metallic Dice Games to get 10% off your order with the promo code B…
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The broads finally meet Queen Urphania but will their question be answered? Is Yllairies' growing paranoia warranted? This episode was sponsored by Roll20.net If you'd like 10% off beautiful dice, visit Metallic Dice Games and use the promo code: BroadSquad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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The broads find themselves in yet another doozy on a boat. They're manning the guns 'cos their ship is under attack! Who're the other ships? This episode was brought to you by Roll20. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesThe Broadswords tarafından oluşturuldu
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The broads got all dolled up, promenaded along the deck of the Urphanian and settled in for what promised to be a lovely evening - save they're on a boat and we all know what happens when the broads are on a boat. Yup. Again.This episode was brought to you by Roll20.net. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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The broads have been swayed by the luxury of The Urphanian but will living in the lap of luxury set them on edge? Is this ship too good to be true? This episode was brought to you by Roll20.net. Theme Music - Victoria Rogers Other Music Dance at the Abbey - Joshua Spacht - Soundstripe.com La Rejouissance - Joshua Spacht - Soundstripe.com The Great …
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S2E22: She's Got a Nice Boat
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The broads have got magical weapons, Yllairies Jr got kitted out with armor, and they are now boarding yet another boat as per the directions of the silver dragon, Kiennavalyriss. This episode was brought to you by Roll20 and our Patrons. Theme Music: Victoria Rogers Other Music: Cottages and Fantasia Fantasia - Kevin McCleod Drama Dee - Rhythm Sco…
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While Yllairies takes her goat for an armor fitting, the other two broads go out on the town in Caer Calidyr. Nothing could go wrong. This episode was brought to you by Roll20 and our Patrons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesThe Broadswords tarafından oluşturuldu
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We come to the conclusion of The Con and B&E side quest arc. Will the broads be able to collect the debt that Countess Ladaire owes Smith Ranger? Theme Music: Victoria Rogers "Cottages" by Kevin McCleod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io "Palermo" by The Dresden Flamingo from https://app.soundstripe.com/SFX from https://app.soundstripe.com/ Lear…
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The broads are on a side quest to get the money the Countess L'Adair owes a blacksmith. Their plan is convoluted, but when has that ever stopped them before? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesThe Broadswords tarafından oluşturuldu
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After having tea with a silver dragon named Kiennavaleryss on the Dream Plane, the broads have returned to the Material Plane and are on the hunt for a ship. There is a slight echo because someone's headphones were too loud and the mic was picking it up. Hard to get all of it out without distorting the sound. Sorry about that! Learn more about your…
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Keilah has a dream come true, Yllairies is offered an internship, and Mépris is confronted by memories. Sorry that the episode is a day late! We were travelling for a con and the laptop just couldn't handle the exporting process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesThe Broadswords tarafından oluşturuldu
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The broads met a mysterious bard named Tanwyn and took their ship to Caer Calidyr without incident.If you count attending a merfolk festival, winning a sea turtle race and breaking a priest's crown without incident. Note: The above is the rundown of what happened in a Lost Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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After being rescued from a shipwreck by their new druid friend, the broads head out in search of a ship. This episode was brought to you by Poster Burner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesThe Broadswords tarafından oluşturuldu
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Lucius/Lucian - which is it? No one knows - helps find Yllairies Jr. But can they find Keilah? We are joined by Orion Black in the role of Lucius/Lucian. This episode was brought to you by PosterBurner.com and Dungeon Crate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesThe Broadswords tarafından oluşturuldu
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The broads are shipwrecked and meet Lucius, played by guest Orion Black. This episode is sponsored by Dungeon Crate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesThe Broadswords tarafından oluşturuldu
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Hot on the trail of two figures in grey, the broads board a ship and set sail to the Moonshae Isles. Will they retrieve Keilah's bagpipes? Will Yllairies get over her fear of boats? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesThe Broadswords tarafından oluşturuldu
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S2E11: Why Have a Ghost For a Hand?
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The broads team up with Sgt. Pippy to track down Keilah's bagpipes. They make a new friend along the way and eat cake. Special guests are Tiffany Alvord of North By North Quest and Lysa Penrose of Tales From the Mist, Dungeons and Dragons and The DMs Guild. Please note, Victoria was having some computer issues both during the recording of this sess…
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After an eventful night, the broads trek down to the office of the captain of the Waterdeep guard. Keilah is on a mission to get her bagpipes back. We are joined by special guest, Chelsea Stark of The Polygon Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesThe Broadswords tarafından oluşturuldu
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S2E9: The Crescent Grove
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While our lovable tiefling barbarian has a midnight adventure, Yllairies and Keilah have their own nocturnal experiences. We are starting a new show and we have an open casting call going on. You can apply here: https://forms.gle/iaMYkX3G1tNw232b8 Theme Music by Victoria Rogers "Arcadia" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commo…
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The broads head back to the Temple of Chauntea after capturing and turning in their turtle. Keilah was so close to regaining a memento of her past. Meanwhile, Mepris tosses and turns in bed. . . Adam Carnevale of D&D is For Nerds joins us! The episode was brought to you by Les Artisan D'Azure. Theme Music: Victoria Rogers Other Music: "Dangerous" K…
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