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The Tudor Radio Network: All Tudor, All the Time

This is to fund the launch of the Tudor Radio Network, an internet station of Tudor programming.

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The Tudor Radio Network: All Tudor, All the Time

The Tudor Radio Network: All Tudor, All the Time

The Tudor Radio Network: All Tudor, All the Time

The Tudor Radio Network: All Tudor, All the Time

The Tudor Radio Network: All Tudor, All the Time

This is to fund the launch of the Tudor Radio Network, an internet station of Tudor programming.

This is to fund the launch of the Tudor Radio Network, an internet station of Tudor programming.

This is to fund the launch of the Tudor Radio Network, an internet station of Tudor programming.

This is to fund the launch of the Tudor Radio Network, an internet station of Tudor programming.

Heather Teysko
Heather Teysko
Heather Teysko
Heather Teysko
8 Campaigns |
Lancaster, United States
$1,705 USD 48 backers
68% of $2,500 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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Overview
Imagine a radio station that you could tune into any time of the day or night & be guaranteed to be transported back to the 16th century. Sound too good to be true? That's what I thought too. So I decided to start my own internet radio station, the Tudor Radio Network, to do just that. A station where we would mix music with talk shows so that you can tune in at any time and discover new books, people, and music that will take you back to the courts of both Henry's, Edward, Mary, and Elizabeth.

Background and Summary

Hey there! I'm Heather, and since 2009 I have been podcasting on Tudor England with my show, the Renaissance English History Podcast. In addition I created the first ever online virtual summit on Tudor history, the Tudor Summit, which brings together leading authors and historians to discuss Tudor history every six months. I also have a radio show on Tudor music in the UK. That show actually sparked the idea of creating an entire online radio station devoted to Tudor history. I wanted a way to distribute the show to my podcast audience, and since I don't have a radio license, I wouldn't have been able to do that on my show - the laws say that without a license you can only play 30 second snippets of music, covered under Fair Use. If you want to play full works (which I do on my radio show) you need a license.

The idea to get a license snowballed, and I've decided to start an internet station devoted to Tudor history. I'm gathering content from the leading podcasters out there, and I'll also be playing music from the 16th century. We'll have book shows, interviews, and more. 

Basically, it will be an online station available through Tune In and its own player, and it will be focused on All Tudor, All the Time. Bringing you into the 16th century, no matter where you are. Whether it's in your car during your commute, at the gym, or when you're cooking dinner, you'll be guaranteed to turn on this station and hear something Tudor related - whether it's music or talk. 

What We Need & What You Get

I need some funding to make this station a reality! The first thing is the licensing, so we're legal to play all the music we want. Also, the radio station software, and web space, so we can broadcast out all over the Tudor-loving world! Then, money for licensing and paying for content from other shows and presenters. 

I'm doing flexible funding with this, and everything you contribute will go straight to the campaign, even if I don't reach the final amount. This is something I'm going to do regardless, and I've created some (what I think are) great rewards and sweeteners to ask for your support. 

The Impact

I believe deeply in my bones that learning about history connects us to different cultures, and helps us see different viewpoints - something that has often become missing in modern discourse. I also think that the stories of this time period are just plain fun. 

I've been talking about history, and sharing stories with people since I was 14 years old, and my first summer job was as a student docent at a Revolutionary War home in my hometown. I can remember so vividly the experience of being in the home alone, looking at the possessions of the family that had lived there, and thinking how very close we were - only time had separated us. When you can cross time, and start to see the world through the eyes of the people who lived those events, you start to build empathy, and it becomes easier in general to see the world through the lens of people who might view it differently than you do. 

The Tudor Radio Network will bring together presenters and experiences to connect you to the 16th century, to challenge your mind and help you see the world through the eyes of the people who lived five hundred years ago. 

Risks & Challenges

The biggest challenge is going to be finding programming to fill 24 hours a day. My goal initially is to only fill up the day with 8 hours of programming which I would repeat three times - that's so that people in each time zone around the world would be able to catch the shows (there seems to be pockets of Tudor fans in Australia, Europe, and America, so broadcasting three times throughout the day ensures everyone will be able to listen to everything).

Part of the money raised from this indiegogo will go towards developing more original programming, and paying people to present shows.

I will say that I am uniquely positioned to be able to pull this off because of having been in the podcasting world for so long (9 years), being part of a podcasting network (the Agora Podcast Network where I have access to brilliant content creators), and the people I know through doing my Tudor Summits, and being deeply involved in this world. 

Other Ways You Can Help

Even if you can't help financially, I'd LOVE for you to share this with all your Tudor-loving friends! You can also listen like crazy once the station is live! We will need listeners to help us pull this off!!

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Radio Enthusiast

Radio Enthusiast

$10 USD $20 USD (50% off)
This perk is for the entry level supporter (thank you!). You will get entry to a prize raffle that includes five Tudor themed books, a mug, a 2019 Tudor Planner if you don't already have one, and a thank you publicly both on the radio, and on the website. You'll also get a download of the Tudor Puzzle and Activity Book.
Included Items
  • The Tudor Adult Activity Book
  • Thank you on the website
  • Entry into a prize raffle
  • Early access to the station
Estimated Shipping
November 2018
16 claimed
Headphone Maven

Headphone Maven

$25 USD $50 USD (50% off)
With this perk you get all the benefits of the other one, but you also get to have your name listed as being a sponsor for an hour of programming on the station (not for businesses) as well as a handwritten thank you postcard sent from the Alhambra Palace, where Katherine of Aragon spent formative years as a young girl.
Included Items
  • The Tudor Adult Activity Book
  • Thank you on the website
  • Entry into a prize raffle
  • Handwritten Thank you postcard
  • Sponsor an hour on the station
  • Early access to the station
Estimated Shipping
November 2018
17 claimed
Microphone Junkie

Microphone Junkie

$50 USD $150 USD (66% off)
You'll get early access to the mobile app once we get it set up (in early 2019) as well as all the other perks. PLUS you'll get to have 15 seconds of Fame - which means that you can record a message and say anything you like (no profanity, of course!) for 15 seconds on the station. You can shout out to your family, say your favorite book, whatever!
Included Items
  • The Tudor Adult Activity Book
  • Thank you on the website
  • Entry into a prize raffle
  • Handwritten Thank you postcard
  • Sponsor an hour on the station
  • 15 seconds of fame
  • Early access to the station
  • Early access to the app
Estimated Shipping
November 2018
3 claimed
Radio Star

Radio Star

$100 USD $200 USD (50% off)
With this perk you get everything above, plus a $25 gift card to my shop TudorFair.com, AND a copy of the 2019 Tudor Planner if you don't already have one.
Included Items
  • Thank you on the website
  • Entry into a prize raffle
  • Handwritten Thank you postcard
  • Sponsor an hour on the station
  • 15 seconds of fame
  • Early access to the station
  • Early access to the app
  • Copy of the 2019 Tudor Planner
  • $25 gift card to TudorFair.com
Estimated Shipping
November 2018
7 claimed
Privy Council

Privy Council

$250 USD $500 USD (50% off)
With this perk you get to be part of the guiding of the station. Quarterly conference calls to give your input on shows and content, and you get to be one of the people who really guides the development of the station, and helps make it what it will become!
Included Items
  • Thank you on the website
  • Handwritten Thank you postcard
  • Sponsor an hour on the station
  • 15 seconds of fame
  • Early access to the station
  • Early access to the app
  • Copy of the 2019 Tudor Planner
  • $100 at TudorFair.com
  • Quarterly conf calls
Estimated Shipping
November 2018
0 out of 5 of claimed

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