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Fetch the Smelling Salts

by Alice Nagle and Kimberly Marsh
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    October 8, 2026 · 57 min

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    July 17, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

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    July 2, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

    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…

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    June 18, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

    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…

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    June 4, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

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    April 16, 2026 · 1 hr 20 min

    Do you hear the unearthly chorus singing our names? That’s right, this week Kim and Alice are covering the linguistically diverse pirate drama, Sandokan. We’re stalking through the jungle with our lonely island tiger, celebrating immovable…

  • I Capture the Castle (2003 Movie)

    April 2, 2026 · 49 min

    We're wrapping ourselves in bear and monkey furs this week, as Kim and Alice cover listener suggestion, I Capture the Castle. As Bill Nighy gets consumed by moss, we're talking about American kissing etiquette and how we too can get a…

  • The Fainting Couch: All Creatures Great and Small (2020, S1 E4)

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  • Persepolis (2007 Movie)

    March 5, 2026 · 55 min

    Well this might be a bit above our pay grade, but as fate would have it, this week Kim and Alice are covering the animated classic, Persepolis. It’s as much a coming of age tale as it is a unique look into life during the Iranian…

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About the show

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.