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Bawdy Ballads
by Alex Morgan
Welcome all you wonderful people, and thank you so much for checking out Bawdy Ballads, where we will explore all the dirty, sassy, and usually surprising old popular songs, and when I say old… I mean old. Four hundred years old old. And along the way we’ll explore all those things that make life a bit more interesting. There’s trickery infidelity, loving, drinking, and fighting. While we dig deep in these songs, we’ll talk about all kinds of things: archetypes, history, folklore, and how so many of these songs hold vast potential for inspiration of new creations.
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Episode 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 show
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"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. Support the show
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A Cuckold by Consent
Today 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 show
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome all you wonderful people, and thank you so much for checking out Bawdy Ballads, where we will explore all the dirty, sassy, and usually surprising old popular songs, and when I say old… I mean old. Four hundred years old old. And along the way we’ll explore all those things that make life a bit more interesting. There’s trickery infidelity, loving, drinking, and fighting. While we dig deep in these songs, we’ll talk about all kinds of things: archetypes, history, folklore, and how so many of these songs hold vast potential for inspiration of new creations.
HOSTED BY
Alex Morgan
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