Category Archives: Podcasts

Aligning with the American premiere of Rosamund Gravelle’s play “Three Queens”, I joined Rosamund and Dr Peter Stiffell on Natalie Lomako’s podcast “If It Ain’t Baroque”, speaking with Natalie about all things “Three Queens”! “Three Queens” ran at the Gamut Theatre in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, from September 19 to September 21, 2025. As Natalie wrote inContinue reading “Three Queens: Stage Meets History”

In this episode of the Tudors Dynasty podcast, I joined Rebecca Larson to discuss Mary I, her memory, and so much more! As Rebecca notes: Whenever I have the opportunity to debunk myths or bring to light the real history I am in my happy place. Dr Johanna Strong joined me to look at MaryContinue reading “Misjudged Monarch: Mary I of England”

This is the second part of my conversation with Dr Steven Bishop about Queen Emma of Normandy and her role as queen. You can listen to the episode on the Hampshire Histbites Buzzsprout page.

In this episode for History Rage, I vent about the unfairness of Mary’s historical moniker. You can listen to the episode here. From the History Rage episode description: Get ready to ignite your historical curiosity! Host Paul Bavill welcomes early modern historian and teacher of history and politics, Dr. Johanna Strong, to confront the mythsContinue reading “Bloody No More: Reassessing Mary I with Dr Johanna Strong”

In this Hampshire Histbites episode, I speak to Dr Steven Bishop about Queen Emma of Normandy and her role as queen. You can listen to the episode on the Hampshire Histbites Buzzsprout page.

In these episodes, I join Allison Tyra on “Infinite Women” to talk about Mary I’s childhood, religious reforms, accession to the throne, queenship, and legacy. Part 1 and Part 2 are available now.

Join Dr Daniella Gonzalez as she speaks with Aisha Al-Sadie, Learning and Heritage Officer at Winchester Cathedral, and Dr Johanna Strong, who wrote her PhD ‘The Making of a Queen: The Effect of Religion, National Identity, and Gender on Mary I’s Legacy in the English Historical Narrative’, about Mary I’s marriage to Philip II ofContinue reading “Mary I’s Wedding in Winchester Cathedral”

In this series, Johanna and her historian guests highlight queenship across the centuries and around the world. Introduction and Othering with Dr Elena Woodacre and Amy Saunders – In this episode, Dr Elena Woodacre and Amy Saunders introduce queenship more generally explain how queenship is reflected in historical narratives. Ellie is a Reader in RenaissanceContinue reading “Tudors Dynasty – Miniseries: Queenship Through the Ages: Exploring Female Power and Rule”

Mary I was the first crowned queen regnant of England. And she was the first to marry as Queen. Dr Johanna Strong joins Carol Ann Lloyd on “British History: Royals, Rebels, and Romantics” to explain why Mary’s marriage to Philip of Spain changed ideas about marriage and the monarchy. The episode first aired on 8Continue reading “Mary I, Marriage, and the Monarchy”

In this series, Johanna is in conversation with a variety of historians, discussing Mary’s life, reign, and legacy. Mary’s Networks with Melita Thomas – In this episode, Melita Thomas of Tudor Times speaks with Johanna. Melita is also a PhD student and will give us fantastic insight into Mary’s networks and what that meant forContinue reading “Tudors Dynasty – Mary I Miniseries”