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Bawdy BalladsEpisode 16: A bundle full of farts.Today we look at the timelessness of fart jokes, and look at a couple of them inside ballads, and parts of Jonathan Swift's “The Benefit of Farting Explained,” which is a satirical essay on why farting should be free. We will also look at two parents who shake all their sons sins out in a sieve.BawdyBallads.com“A Looking Glass for Lascivious Young Men”"A bloody BATTLE between a Taylor and a Louse."“The Benefit of Farting Explained”The History of FartingSupport the show2022-11-0129 min
Bawdy BalladsEpisode 8: F'boys, or who's gonna take care these kids?Welcome back everyone! Today we'll talk about those timeless fboys, and how people manage when they fall victim to them. Bawdyballads.comWhat's an Fboy?The lover and the tricksterKentish Dick: or the Lust Coachman of Westminster. Old Slang for TesticlesA trial of skill, performed by a poor decayed gentlewoman. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bawdyballads/messageSupport the show2022-07-1328 min
Bawdy BalladsEpisode 7: Barbara Allen and The Suffolk Miracle.. Today we look at death and love, and there's even a revenant. While we do that we look at the dangers of the "one true love" myth and the importance of rejection in our lives. BawdyBallads transcriptThe Suffolk MiracleRevenantsBarbara Allen PlaylistBarbara Allen EBBA"Let it Die" Feist--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bawdyballads/messageSupport the show2022-06-2925 min
Bawdy BalladsEpisode 6: Golden Booties or Cougar Huntin.Today we look at Golden Booties about a young man going for older women, and the fortunes they provide. Then we'll look at the Cougar archetype and how and why they terrify society so much. Wisecrack video on the economics of dating. Oedipus Rex by SophoclesOedipus ComplexMrs. Robinson"Fat-bottomed Girls"Bawdyballads.comSupport the show2022-06-2216 min
Bawdy BalladsEpisode 6: Golden Booties or Cougar Huntin.Today we look at Golden Booties about a young man going for older women, and the fortunes they provide. Then we'll look at the Cougar archetype and how and why they terrify society so much. Wisecrack video on the economics of dating. Oedipus Rex by SophoclesOedipus ComplexMrs. Robinson"Fat-bottomed Girls"Bawdyballads.com--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bawdyballads/messageSupport the show2022-06-2116 min
Bawdy Ballads"A Pleasant Jigg between Jack and his Mistress" or when the lady needs a bit of rough.Today we look at the song "A Pleasant Jigg between Jack and hIs Mistress" which covers what happens when the lady of the house decides she needs to sleep with the help, and why we love this archetype so much. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bawdyballads/messageSupport the show2022-06-1413 min
Bawdy Ballads"A Favorite Love Song" or "One Night as I Lay on My Bed"Today we look at an actually sweet song and one that is still sung today as "One Night as I Lay on My Bed" as performed by Steeleye Span and others. We will also look at the lover at the window archetype and how it appears today, including Jimmy Hughes' song "Steal Away". "A Favorite Love Song""One Night as I lay on my bed""Steal Away""Steal Away" SpiritualFAME StudiosJungian concepts of Anima/AnimusBawdy Ballads site--- Send in a v...2022-06-0711 min
Bawdy BalladsDebauchery Scared... prostitutes, fools, and tricksters oh my!Today we look at a great example of three archetypes that appear together. The fool, the prostitute, and the trickster. I also barely get through a list of slang terms for vagina from the 16th and 17th centuries, and how the fool, the prostitute, and the trickster are still working their magic as seen in the Depp vs Heard trial. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bawdyballads/messageSupport the show2022-06-0218 min
Bawdy BalladsThe Gosport Tragedy or Pretty Polly.Today we'll look at an early example of true crime and look at the evolution of the ballad "The Gosport Tragedy" into "Pretty Polly" and how the changes reflect changes in language. BawdyBalladsThe Gosport Tragedy:EBBAThe Cruel Ship’s CarpenterPretty Polly Lyrics: The Stanley BrothersPretty Polly WikipediaWhat is True Crime?Interview on original pronunciation with Ben and David Crystal with Shakespeare Unlimited by Folg...2022-05-2424 min
Bawdy BalladsA Cuckold by ConsentToday we look at "A Cuckold by Consent" from 1681 that tells the story of a thirsty miller who gets instant karma.For show transcripts and additional links please visit the website: BawdyBallads.For a look at the original copy and woodcuts, please visit the English Broadside--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bawdyballads/messageSupport the show2022-05-1721 min
Bawdy BalladsA Cuckold By ConsentToday we look at "A Cuckold by Consent" from 1681 that tells the story of a thirsty miller who gets instant karma. For show transcripts and additional links please visit the website: BawdyBallads. For a look at the original copy and woodcuts, please visit the English Broadside Ballad Archive. Support the show2022-05-1621 min
Bawdy BalladsA bawdy introduction.A quick and dirty introduction of Bawdy Ballads and what you can look forward to in the future. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bawdyballads/messageSupport the show2022-05-1101 min