Into the Greenwood

About 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 Shop: https://into-the-greenwood.dashery.com/ Follow: @intogreenwood on Bsky, Threads, Instagram, and Facebook. Contact: intogreenwood@gmail.com

Publisher

Thaddeus

Category

arts · history · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Mar 2021

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

91 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026

   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 folklore. The game's writer, Matt Burns, joined me in the Greenwood to discuss the game, how it plays, and how he used it to help him explore themes around hope and despair. For the game's crowdfunding campaign: https://gamefound.com/en/projects/black...

2. 

   28 Aug 2026

   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 built around it, intersect with the history and popular legends of Robin Hood. For more from Into the Greenwood: www.instagram.com/intogreenwood/ www.threads.net/@intogreenwood bsky.app/profile/intogreenwood.bsky.social www.facebook.com/intogreenwood To su...

3. 

   11 Aug 2026

   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 that was children's programming on public television. At a time when major media productions of Robin Hood depictions are... grim... it felt especially timely to encounter an adaptation that puts a real emphasis on making the inspirational elements of Rob...

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YouTube views

23,338

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

13 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 69 / 100

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Quality

55

Social presence

91

YouTube

76

Engagement

85

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