Into the Greenwood
Robin Hood is one of the most ubiquitous figures in the English-speaking world. He’s been the star of countless films, television shows, books, games, and branded merchandise from baking supplies to investment apps. Whether he’s wearing a dark shrouding hood or a jaunty pointed cap, there’s a distinct image that comes to mind when you hear the name. Our mission is to dissect that image. Through interviews with academics and experts we’ll be taking a focused look on what one would actually expect of a forest-dwelling outlaw in late 12th century England. How many Merry Men could comfortably dwell within Sherwood Forest? How extensive was the authority of a local Sheriff? Would those tights of Lincoln green be comfortable to wear? You know, the important stuff. Interview episodes will be interspersed with episodes delving into our pop-culture portrayals as we take a chronological look at Robin Hood’s extensive filmography one movie at a time. So string your bows, prepare a lusty laugh, and come join us in the greenwood. Support: patreon.com/intogreenwood o buymeacoffee.com/intogreenwood
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Into the Greenwood
Latest Episodes
Episode 78: Kitbashing the Legends of Robin Hood with Matt Burns
As of this recording, a new Robin Hood themed tabletop game has reached its crowdfunding goal. 'Outlaws: The Curse of Sherwood Forest' is a cooperative skirmish game that blends the legends of Robin Hood and King Arthur with traditional English...
Episode 77: Pirates, Outlaws, and Mythmaking with Richard Blakemore
Dr. Richard Blakemore, associate professor in the Department of History at the University of Reading, enters the Greenwood to discuss the many interesting ways in which both the reality of the Golden Age of Piracy AND the legends that were buil...
Episode 76: Splitting Arrows- The Best Robin on Four Legs with 'Wishbone: Paw Prints of Thieves' from 1995
Ben Curly and Mike Nichols return to the Greenwood to share their infectious enthusiasm for a jack russell terrier with a penchant for classic literature from the mid 90s.Meanwhile, Thaddeus and Rick rediscover the purity and thoughtfulness...
Episode 75: A Maid Marian for the People with Suzanne Golden
After a lengthy public engagement project, in July of 2026, a new statue honoring the figure of Maid Marian was erected on Maid Marian Way in the City of Nottingham. To discuss the community engagement with this project, as well as an associate...
Episode 74: Splitting Arrows- We Have the Kevin Costner Version at Home with Robin Hood: Prince of Sherwood from 1994
What sort of film would you have made when you were 15?That's the question we ask as we watch what is likely to be the most obscure Robin Hood film we've encountered to date.Ari Papke joins Richard Hopkins-Lutz and Thaddeus Papke in the...
