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Into the Greenwood

Thaddeus Papke, Richard Hopkins-Lutz

Booking Overview

A history and pop-culture show combining interviews with academics and other subject experts about Robin Hood’s historical context with episodes examining the character’s film and television portrayals. Suitable pitches include historians of medieval England or piracy, experts on folklore and Robin Hood adaptations, and creators involved in relevant games or cultural projects; booking difficulty is low for credible specialists with a clear connection to the subject.

Metrics

Episodes: 91

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 255 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

intogreenwood@gmail.com

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Host

Thaddeus Papke - Host and producer/editor of the show.

Richard Hopkins-Lutz - Co-host who appears with Thaddeus Papke in episodes about Robin Hood adaptations.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Relevant expertise in medieval or English history, folklore, Robin Hood adaptations, or a creative or cultural project connected to the subject.
Required Achievements:  
Academic or professional expertise in a relevant subject, A substantive role in creating a relevant game, artwork, exhibit, or other cultural project

Recent Guest Discussions

Matt Burns - The Game’s Design And Gameplay, Its Use Of Robin Hood And King Arthur Legends, And Themes Of Hope And Despair.

Richard Blakemore - Connections Between The History And Legends Of Golden Age Piracy And Robin Hood.

Suzanne Golden - Community Engagement Around A Maid Marian Statue In Nottingham And The Related Our Marian Art Exhibit.

Recent Topics

History, Medieval History, Robin Hood, Folklore, Film

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Into the Greenwood
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Episode 78: Kitbashing the Legends of Robin Hood with Matt Burns

October 07, 2026

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/...

Episode 77: Pirates, Outlaws, and Mythmaking with Richard Blakemore

August 28, 2026

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/@intogreenwoodbsky.app/profile/intogreenwood.bsky.socialwww.facebook.com/intogreenwoodTo support t...

Episode 76: Splitting Arrows- The Best Robin on Four Legs with 'Wishbone: Paw Prints of Thieves' from 1995

August 11, 2026

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 ...

Frequently asked questions

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Into the Greenwood
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How do I get in touch with Into the Greenwood?

Into the Greenwood is hosted by Thaddeus Papke and Richard Hopkins-Lutz. Its publicly listed email is intogreenwood@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Into the Greenwood?

The publicly listed email for Into the Greenwood: intogreenwood@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Into the Greenwood have?

Podseeker estimates Into the Greenwood reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Into the Greenwood?

Into the Greenwood typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Relevant expertise in medieval or English history, folklore, Robin Hood adaptations, or a creative or cultural project connected to the subject. Common among recent guests: Academic or professional expertise in a relevant subject; A substantive role in creating a relevant game, artwork, exhibit, or other cultural project. Recent guests include Matt Burns, Richard Blakemore, and Suzanne Golden.

How hard is it to get booked on Into the Greenwood?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Into the Greenwood cover?

Recent episodes cover History, Medieval History, Robin Hood, Folklore, and Film. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

intogreenwood@gmail.com

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