Podcasts by Chop Bard
The show dedicated to revealing the plays of William Shakespeare as tasty entertainment for today’s hungry audience. Be you actor or observer, this show offers a fresh look at some very old goods.
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241 Much Ado About Arrivals from 2023-11-30T16:58:27
Much Ado About Nothing – Act I, scene 1
Don Pedro, the Prince of Aragon, has come to visit the house of Leonato, governor of Messina. A cast of colorful characters is int...
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240 Much Ado from 2023-10-31T13:51:44
Much Ado About Nothing – Into
An introduction to our series on Much Ado About Nothing where we talk history, structure, and the building blocks of comedy.
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239 Four Weddings and A Miracle from 2023-08-30T19:45:34
As You Like It – Act V, scene 3 and 4
Exiles and rustics gather to witness some magic and promised marriages.
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238 The Magician from 2023-07-29T16:44
As You Like It – Act V, scene 1 and 2
Touchstone confronts a rival lover, and Rosalind promises a miracle.
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237 The Lioness from 2023-06-30T15:09:14
As You Like It – Act IV, scene 2 and 3
Silvius delivers Phoebe’s letter, and Oliver finds Ganymede and Aliena.
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236 Wicked Son of Venus from 2023-05-31T16:22:10
As You Like It – Act IV, scene 1
Ganymede attempts to cure Orlando, which sinks Rosalind deeper in love.
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235 Know Yourself from 2023-04-29T17:57:21
As You Like It – Act III, scene 5
Rosalind inserts herself into a pageant of disharmony, and only makes things worse.
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234 Among the Goats from 2023-03-31T21:55:58
As You Like It – Act III, scene 3 & 4 – Even a goat knows that love can turn a person into a fool but won’t make a fool personable.
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233 The Trees Say Rosalind from 2023-02-28T23:20:40
As You Like It – Act III scene 1 & 2
Oliver is uprooted from his comfy life, as words abound in the forest.
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232 All the World’s a Stage from 2023-02-01T01:12:47
As You Like It – Act II, scene 6 & 7
Unexpected encounters in the forest, as if life were a play.
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231 The Forest of Arden from 2022-12-30T21:59:18
As You Like It – Act II, scene 4 & 5
Rosalind, Celia, and Touchstone arrive in the forest. Jaques offers a dissenting note.
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230 The Uses of Adversity from 2022-11-27T20:12:54
As You Like It – Act II, scene 1, 2, 3
While Duke Senior and his followers thrive in exile, Orlando is introduced to the perils of excellence.
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229 Aliena and Ganymede from 2022-10-25T19:02:56
As You Like It – Act I, scene 3 –
Rosalind and Celia’s world undergoes a sudden transformation.
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228 Sport for Ladies from 2022-09-21T16:37:08
As You Like It – Act I, scene 2 –
Rosalind and Celia encounter a clown, and witness a wrestling match.
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227 How to Manage A Brother from 2022-08-28T17:47:36
As You Like It – Act I, scene 1 –
Orlando wants what’s rightfully his.
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226 As You Like It from 2022-07-29T21:40:16
As You Like It – An introduction –
A few survival tips before entering the forest of Arden, lest we fall foul a shouting shepherd and shrug his shenanigans.Listen
225 My Kingdom for a Horse from 2022-05-31T18:30:30
Richard III – Act V Scene 3, 4, 5
At Bosworth field Richard will defend his crown. But the real battle will be fought within.
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224 Richmond from 2022-04-29T22:35:43
Richard III – Act IV Scene 4, 5 & Act V scene 1, 2
As Richard is bombarded with bad news, Stanley chooses a side, and another ...
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223 Let It Go from 2022-03-31T20:52:06
Richard III – Act IV Scene 4
Margaret makes her final appearance, and Richard’s expedition to intercept Buckingham is interrupted.
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222 Princes in the Tower from 2022-02-28T19:00:44
Richard III – Act IV Scene 1, 2, 3
Richard may have the crown, but keeping it will require the blood of innocents.
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221 Long Live the King from 2022-02-01T04:07:55
Richard III – Act III Scene 5, 6, 7
Richard has operated from the shadows long enough, it’s time to sweep away the last of his obstacles and claim his prize.Listen
220 Divided Council from 2021-12-31T14:31:01
Richard III – Act III Scene 2, 3, 4
It’s the day of the coronation council, and heads will roll.
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219 The Ape and The Bear from 2021-12-01T01:47:54
Richard III – Act III Scene 1
Prince Edward returns to London, accompanied by his Uncle Richard and Buckingham, minus an escort or two.Listen
218 Incapable and Shallow Innocents from 2021-10-31T19:18:20
Richard III – Act II Scene 2-4
The royal family suffers another devastating loss–one that shakes the realm–causing everyone to brace for the coming storm.
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217 The Fruits of Rashness from 2021-09-30T20:03:31
Richard III – Act II Scene 1
The ailing King Edward tries to make peace among the peers before his time is done. Richard shows up to help.
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216 Into the Malmsey Butt from 2021-09-01T00:49:42
Richard III – Act I Scene 4
The Duke of Clarence recounts his dream, then receives a couple of unexpected visitors.
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215 Live Long and Suffer from 2021-07-31T02:17:12
Richard III – Act I Scene 3
Richard takes advantage of the family crisis to stir up animosity, and uses the past to slander the present.
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214 Gentle Lady Anne from 2021-07-01T02:02:30
Richard III – Act I Scene 2
Heaven and hell collide when Richard encounters the Lady Anne as she escorts the corpse of her father-in-law, King Henry VI.Listen
213 Richard’s Discontent from 2021-05-29T22:02:18
Richard III – Act I Scene 1
Richard, having no place in a peaceful world, reveals his deadly intentions.
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212 Son of York from 2021-04-30T22:48:45
Richard III – Introduction
In preparation for Richard III we talk about resources, quartos, the folio, history, recap what has come before, and begin to peer into the dar...
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211 Born With Teeth from 2021-03-24T15:55:56
Henry VI part 3 – Act V Scene 5, 6, 7
King Edward gets to work securing his reign. But restoring the peace means dealing with Margaret, the prince, and Henry VI. Richard...
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210 Die We Must from 2021-02-27T21:44:28
Henry VI part 3 – Act V Scene 1, 2, 3, 4
As the final battles play out, an end comes early for one of the mightiest, and not even a passionate speech from Margaret can sa...
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209 Two Kings One Throne from 2021-01-30T17:43:11
Henry VI part 3 – Act IV Scene 5, 6 7, 8
Kings rescued, friends gathered, a glimmer of hope for the future, and the scent of ...
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208 Warwick’s Revenge from 2021-01-01T01:22:08
Henry VI part 3 – Act IV Scene 1, 2, 3, 4
The crown is once again put in jeopardy, as King Edward refuses to see the error of his actions, and favors his new wife’s famil...
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207 Bona Scorned from 2020-11-30T16:44:32
Henry VI part 3 – Act III Scene 3
Margaret and her Son Prince Edward travel to France seeking aid from King Lewis, just as Warwick arrives with a tempting offer for allia...
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206 A Dream of Sovereignty from 2020-10-30T22:26:43
Henry VI part 3 – Act III Scene 1, 2
Henry returns in disguise, as Edward abuses his power, and Richard contemplates his future.
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205 The Woeful King from 2020-10-01T02:34:39
Henry VI part 3 – Act II Scene 3, 4, 5, 6
A bloody battle is underway, and Henry must bear witness to the cruelties of civil war. Listen
204 My Three Suns from 2020-08-30T15:12:01
Henry VI part 3 – Act II Scene 1, 2
After the brutal execution of York, it’s now up to his sons and Warwick to pick up the pieces and carry on reaching for the crown. Mar...
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203 Alas, Poor York from 2020-07-31T20:32:23
Henry VI part 3 – Act I Scene 2, 3, 4
As York’s sons urge him to reconsider his oath, Margaret and Clifford unleash their fury.
202 The Crown Undone from 2020-07-01T16:09:09
Henry VI part 3 – Act I Scene 1
To avoid further bloodshed, King Henry makes a desperate proclamation. I’m not not sure the Queen will agree.
The Comedy of Errors, Act I from 2020-05-01T20:58:01
Scene 1 – A hall in Duke Solinus’s Palace.
(Duke of Ephesus, Egeon, Jailer)
Scene 2 – The mart.
(Antipholus of Syracuse, First...
The Comedy of Errors, Act II from 2020-05-01T20:55:01
Scene 1 – The house of Antipholus of Ephesus.
(Adriana, Luciana, Dromio of Ephesus)
Scene 2 – A public place.
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The Comedy of Errors, Act III from 2020-05-01T20:54:04
Scene 1 – Before the house of Antipholus of Ephesus.
(Antipholus of Ephesus, Dromio of Ephesus, Angelo, Balthazar, Luce, Adriana, Dromio of Syracuse)
The Comedy of Errors, Act IV from 2020-05-01T20:52:55
Scene 1 – A public place.
(Second Merchant, Angelo, Officer, Antipholus of Ephesus, Dromio of Ephesus, Dromio of Syracuse)<...
The Comedy of Errors, Act V from 2020-05-01T20:50:28
Scene 1 – A street before an abbey.
(Second Merchant, Angelo, Antipholus of Syracuse, Dromio of Syracuse, Adriana, Luciana,...
201 The White Rose Unveiled from 2020-05-01T02:28:25
Henry VI part 2 – Act V Scene 1, 2, 3
As York reaches for the crown, Yorkist and Lancastrian allies gather for the coming con...
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200 Kill All The Lawyers from 2020-03-29T22:21
Henry VI part 2 – Act IV Scene 1-10
Suffolk, in disguise, sets sail into exile as Jack Cade and his Kentish rebels turn the realm upside down and inside out.
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199 Murder In Bury from 2020-02-29T18:39:08
Henry VI part 2 – Act III Scene 2, 3
As the King is about to try Gloucester’s case, a suspicious death is discovered, and there will be hell to pay.
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198 The Laboring Spider from 2020-01-31T21:28:27
Henry VI part 2 – Act III Scene 1
As Gloucester falls, York rises.
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197 Tangled from 2019-12-27T21:49:53
Henry VI part 2 – Act II Scene 2, 3, 4
York confides in his friends. Henry delivers his judgment. Peter thumps Horner. Humphrey and Eleanor part forever.
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196 Report of Naughty Persons from 2019-11-29T23:13:23
Henry VI part 2 – Act II Scene 1
King Henry and Queen Margaret, accompanied by quarreling nobles, are hawking in St. Albans when they encounter a miracle.
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195 Within The Hallowed Verge from 2019-10-31T14:20:31
Henry VI part 2 – Act I Scene 4
The witch, conjuror, and priest promised by John Hume, gather in Gloucesters garden where they will raise a spirit to answers Dame Eleanor...
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194 Enter La Queen from 2019-09-27T16:10:49
Henry VI part 2 – Act I Scene 3
Queen Margaret confides in Suffolk. Gloucester is beset with slanders. A mechanical’s petition casts doubt on York. The King barely speaks...
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193 Mrs. Protector from 2019-08-29T21:00:36
Henry VI part 2 – Act I Scene 2
Eleanor, Duchess of Gloucester, knows how to overcome a base and humble mind.
192 Ambition Follows from 2019-08-07T20:01:11
Henry VI part 2 – Act I Scene 1
Suffolk returns from France with England’s new Queen, Margaret. Cardinal Beaufort sows discord against Gloucester.
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191 Ash and Desire from 2019-06-22T16:21:54
Henry VI part 1 – Act V Scene 4, 5
Joan makes her fiery exit as France agrees to peace, and Henry chooses his Queen.
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190 The Once and Future Queen from 2019-05-31T15:43:33
Henry VI part 1 – Act V Scene 1, 2, 3
An older King Henry still follows Gloucesters lead, as Winchester becomes a Cardinal, Joan despairs, and Margaret makes an impressio...
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189 Icarus from 2019-04-30T18:19:15
Henry VI part 1 – Act 4 Scene 2-7
As Talbot and son fight for their lives at Bordeaux, York and Somerset bicker over blame from a distance.
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188 Two Crowns One King from 2019-03-31T15:24:33
Henry VI part 1 – Act IV Scene 1
In Paris, with his second coronation, Henry is now king of England and France, but the moment is eclipsed by traitors and petty squabbles...
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187 Twit Me Not from 2019-02-28T19:06
Henry VI part 1 – Act III Scene 2, 3, 4
Taunts are hurled from the walls of Rouen. Joan puts Burgundy’s loyalty to the test as King Henry arrives in Paris.
186 Enter The King from 2019-01-31T20:23:05
Henry VI part 1 – Act III Scene 1
Even though he is only a child, King Henry VI makes his first appearance in order to stop the feuding between Gloucester and Winchester… ...
185 Plucking Roses from 2018-12-30T23:54:49
Henry VI part 1 – Act II Scene 4, 5
An argument in the Temple Garden turns the red and white roses there into symbols of enmity. Richard Plantagenet pays a visit to his dy...
184 Bizarre Interlude from 2018-11-29T18:39:04
Henry VI part 1 – Act 2 Scene 1, 2, 3
The historic loss of Orléans was too much to bear, therefore we will follow Talbot on a much more satisfying fantasy adventure.
183 None Shall Pass from 2018-10-20T20:14:11
Henry VI part 1 – Act I Scenes 3, 4, 5 (6)
It’s not looking good. Gloucester is locked out of the tower. Talbot returns from captivity, only to witness the English lose gr...
182 The Maid Of Orléans from 2018-09-07T14:17:01
Henry VI part 1 – Act I Scene 2
Charles the Dauphin and his followers made a strong start, but their momentum falters at Orléans. Perhaps their siege needs a woman’s touch...
181 Too Famous To Live from 2018-08-05T20:51:39
Henry VI part 1 – Act I Scene 1
At the foot of Henry V’s coffin, messengers deliver bad news from France. Winchester goes to the dark side.
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180 The Road To Richard from 2018-07-07T15:54:29
Henry VI part 1 – Intro –
Is this Shakespeare? What’s Stylometry? Were there any famous Elizabethan pamphleteers? All of these questions, plus a recap of the previous (second) tetralogy, a...
179 All Is Mended from 2018-04-23T13:43:14
A Midsummer Night's Dream – Act V scene 1 –
To celebrate the triple wedding, and conclude our play, the rude mechanicals take to the stage, and live their dream at last.
178 Bottom's Dream from 2018-03-31T21:08:16
A Midsummer Night's Dream – Act IV scene 1 & 2 –
The dream is ending. With the coming of dawn the mortal world takes hold, but some enchantments remain.
177 What Fools These Mortals Be! from 2018-03-15T19:23:02
A Midsummer Night's Dream – Act III scene 2 –
Mistakes have been made, and hearts broken, setting the scene for one last romp in the faerie wood.
176 The Bottom Bower Hour from 2018-02-23T19:54:32
A Midsummer Night's Dream – Act III scene 1 –
The Rude Mechanicals meet in the woods to rehearse their play and discover they are not alone.
175 What The Puck from 2018-01-26T18:39:33
A Midsummer Night's Dream – Act II scene 2 –
Oberon and Robin set mischief in motion while Hermia and Lysander are lost in the woods.
174 Opportunity Of Night from 2017-12-31T20:08:52
A Midsummer Night's Dream – Act II scene 1
The faerie king and queen, Oberon and Titania, are quarreling. It is not a good time for Demetrius and Helena to be out in the w...
173 Most Obscenely Done from 2017-11-30T00:59:25
A Midsummer Night's Dream – Act I scene 2
The "rude mechanicals" gather in preparation for their great endeavor of performing a play for the Duke and Duchess.
172 Love Is A Battlefield from 2017-10-31T22:58:45
A Midsummer Night's Dream – Act I scene 1 –
Conflicts abound four days before the wedding of Theseus and Hippolyta.
171 Living The Dream from 2017-09-29T21:21:43
A Midsummer Night's Dream – An Introduction –
Our Dream begins with some useful information to help us navigate this strange journey.
170 Shakespeare Sundays from 2017-07-20T02:12:04
We introduce our new show, and premier the first episode.
169 Lifelike from 2017-07-09T20:12:52
The Winter's Tale – Act V scene 2-3 – Autolycus is told about the amazing events that happened off stage, and everyone gathers for one last miracle.
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168 Sicilia Waits for You from 2017-06-24T00:50:47
The Winter's Tale – Act V scene 1 – Heirless and haunted by his past, Leontes welcomes our star-crossed lovers, even as fortune turns against them.
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167 Undone in Bohemia from 2017-05-24T19:25:45
The Winter's Tale – Act IV scene 4 part 2 – Perdita and Florizel face an unknown future, Camillo plots his return to Sicilia, and Autolycus seizes an unexpected opportunity.
166 Of Sheep And Romance from 2017-04-28T19:40:15
The Winter's Tale – Act IV scene 4 part 1 – Love, and flowers, abound at the sheep shearing feast, where Perdita and Florizel aren't the only ones pretending to be someone else.
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165 Sixteen Years Later... from 2017-03-19T20:55:10
The Winter's Tale – Act IV scene 1, 2 & 3 – Welcome to Bohemia! Where time passes at it pleases, kings spy on their heirs, and thieves pass for tinkers.
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164 Perdita&The Bear from 2017-02-23T02:32:06
The Winter's Tale – Act III scenes 3 – Antigonus, guided by a disturbing dream, arrives in Bohemia with Hermione's baby daughter.
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163 First-Fruits, And Third Comfort from 2017-01-31T22:22:08
The Winter's Tale – Act III scenes 1-2 – Cleomines and Dion return with the oracles response, as Hermione is brought to trial. For good, or ill, her ordeal ends here.
162 Schrodinger's Baby from 2017-01-18T01:08:04
The Winter's Tale – Act II scenes 2-3 – From Hermione's prison cell, hope is born. When Paulina makes her appearance, Leontes may be outmatched!
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161 Spider In The Cup from 2016-12-27T21:53:16
The Winter's Tale – Act II scene 1 – The serenity of mother and child is shattered as Leontes publicly accuses his wife of adultery.
160 Injury Of Tongues from 2016-11-30T14:30:23
The Winter's Tale – Act I scene 2 – Leontes, convinced of his wife's adultery, looks to his most faithful confidant, Camillo, to help resolve his troubled mind.
159 Sicilia, You're Breaking My Heart from 2016-10-31T19:52:57
The Winter's Tale – Act I scene 2 – Polixenes truly desires to return home, but Hermione convinces him to stay, while Leontes has some bad ideas.
158 Tragical-Comical-Pastoral... Romance? from 2016-09-14T11:57:43
The Winter's Tale – Intro, and Act I scene 1 – A sad tale may be best for winter, but Shakespeare had something else in mind. Come join us in the Kingdom of Sicilia, where everything is just swe...
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157 Aye Good Night from 2016-06-18T01:05:37
King Lear – Act V scene 3 – The wheel turns again as Lear and company make their weary way toward the inevitable conclusion.
In memory of Judy Ziegler, Oct 26 1944 - April 10 2016...
156 Wheel of Fire from 2016-05-31T19:53:21
King Lear – Act IV scene 7, Act V scenes 1 & 2 – Father and daughter are reunited, even as Edmund plots to revoke their happy ending.
Featuring: Emily C. A. Snyder, and G.Robin Smith.
155 Great Stage of Fools from 2016-05-13T20:49:32
King Lear – Act IV scene 6 – Nothing is as it seems... Edgar and Gloucester stand upon the verge, encounter the mad King, and run into a serviceable villain.
154 Simples Operative from 2016-04-16T20:27:02
King Lear – Act IV scene 3, 4, & 5 – Lear has made it to Dover, Cordelia returns to the play, and Regan's got an eye for Edmund. Featuring: Emily C. A. Snyder
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153 The Difference of Man from 2016-04-02T00:02:42
King Lear – Act IV scene 1 & 2 – Edgar encounters his blind father, as passion ignites in the north.
151 To Bed at Noon from 2016-02-24T01:35:41
King Lear – Act III scene 5 & 6 – Edmund betrays his father, while the broken Lear conducts an imaginary trial.
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150 Fie, Foh, and Fum from 2016-01-27T23:42:48
King Lear – Act III scene 3 & 4 – Seeking shelter from the storm, Lear & company encounter Edgar (disguised as Poor Tom), while Gloucester makes a desperate decision.
149 I've Seen Fire and I've Seen Rain from 2016-01-01T03:07:16
King Lear – Act III scene 1 & 2 – Blow winds and crack your cheeks! Lear and his fool find themselves in the middle of nowhere, caught in a storm storm, and without so much as a hat.
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148 Children of Spleen from 2015-12-08T04:01:43
King Lear – Act II scene 4 – It's a two on one grudge match: Old man Lear verses his thankless daughters!
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147 Thou Unnecessary Letter from 2015-11-18T16:09:11
King Lear – Act II scene 2 & 3 – Kent bumps into a rival-messenger at Gloucester's house, while Edgar disappears.
146 A Queasy Question from 2015-10-27T16:04:33
King Lear – Act II scene 1 – Gloucester receives a surprise visit, just as Edmund’s deceptions pay off, and whispered rumors hint of war.
145 Old Man Shadow from 2015-09-30T15:47:17
King Lear – Act I scene 5 – Stuck waiting to leave, not even the fool's jokes can keep doubt and fear from creeping into Lear's thoughts.
Featuring: G.Robin Smith
144 Serpent's Tooth from 2015-09-10T16:43:57
King Lear – Act I scenes 3 & 4 – Goneril takes steps to remedy the burden of her father. A disguised Kent returns, and Lear's fool finally makes an appearance.
Featuring: Kate Miller
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143 You Bastard! from 2015-08-19T01:07:30
King Lear – Act I scene 2 – Edmund exposes his true nature, and eclipses his father Gloucester's trust in absent son Edgar, who eventually shows up.
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142 Something From Nothing from 2015-07-29T18:35:44
King Lear – Act I scene 1 – The King has decided to retire and demands to know which of his daughters loves him the most, as he breaks apart the kingdom. It does not go well.
Featuring: Re...
141 Don't Fear the Lear from 2015-07-08T01:58:49
King Lear – We begin series number ten with an introduction to Shakespeare's hardcore tragedy about a King and his three daughters. We talk history, Quarto vs.Folio, and breakdown an impossible ...
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140 Twelfth Night from 2015-05-20T17:30:42
Twelfth Night – The complete audio, uninterrupted by commentary
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139 The Wind and the Rain from 2015-05-14T15:20:59
Twelfth Night – Act 5 scene 1 – It's the end, as all our characters come together in one frantic collision. O,time, make it fadge!
Featuring: Matt Gordon, Eve Marie Mugar, and Emily C. A....
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138 Check Please from 2015-05-01T01:19:28
Twelfth Night – Act 4 scene 1-3 – Sebastian is assaulted by Toby and Andrew. Malvolio endures torment by Sir Topas. Olivia finally gets her man... sort of.
Featuring: Heather Ordover, and ...
137 Hold Thy Spleen from 2015-04-15T16:22:49
Twelfth Night – Act 3 scene 4 – Olivia encounters a new suitor, as Malvolio shows us his cross-garters, and paths begin to cross.
Featuring: Eve Marie Mugar, Heather Ordover, and Emily C. ...
136 A License of Ink from 2015-03-24T21:03:09
Twelfth Night – Act 3 scene 2-3 – Andrew has had enough, and wants to go home, while Sebastian plays tourist.I have a bad feeling about this.
Featuring: Heather Ordover
Pirate Song, ...
135 For Love of a Beard from 2015-03-03T22:07:57
Twelfth Night – Act 3 scene 1 – Viola, as Cesario, returns to Olivia's garden, and is beset on all sides. Oh, the things we do for love and honor.
Featuring: Eve Marie Mugar, and Emily C. ...
134 Trout Tickling from 2015-02-17T20:14:32
Twelfth Night – Act 2 scene 5 – Maria sets the trap that will ensnare Malvolio, as Sir Toby, Fabian, and Andrew play the part of peanut gallery.
Featuring Heather Ordover
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133 Pleasure in Pain from 2015-02-01T03:05
Twelfth Night – Act 2 scene 4 – Orsino attempts to educate Cesario in the ways of women and relationships. Viola has something to say about that. Feste sings another song. Love is weird in Illyr...
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132 Literally Twelfth Night! from 2015-01-07T01:32:23
Twelfth Night – Act 2 scene 3 – Crack open your favorite libalation, and come festefy yourself with the antilating antics of Sir Toby, Andrew, Feste, and Maria. Just don't tell Malvolio-lio.
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131 Isn't It Bromantic from 2014-12-23T02:30:06
Twelfth Night – Act 2 scene 1 & 2 – A twin is revealed, and Viola discovers that being a guy has only made matters worse.
Featuring Eve Marie Mugar.
Real Boy, by Kesang Marstrand, ...
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130 What You Will from 2014-12-10T17:20:43
Twelfth Night – Act 1 scene 5 – The Lady Olivia finally makes her appearance, as paths cross, personalities clash, and the prodigal fool returns.
Featuring Heather Ordover, Eve Marie Mugar...
129 Masques and Revels from 2014-11-13T03:41:26
Twelfth Night – Act 1 scene 3 & 4 – Let misbehavior reign, as Sir Toby Belch, Maria, and Sir Andrew Aguecheek make their way into the play, while Viola makes her first appearance as a boy.
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128 Lost in Illyria from 2014-10-28T01:33:06
Twelfth Night – Act 1 scene 1 & 2 – There's heartbreak in Illyria as we meet Duke Orsino and the shipwrecked Viola.
Featuring Matt Gordon and Eve Marie Mugar
Lioness, by Kesang Marst...
127 The Balance of Excess from 2014-10-06T13:42:56
Twelfth Night – Series number nine sheds the enormity of history, in favor of a comedy, where anything goes, as long as it's paid for.
Brought to you by, Paul Ammann, Paul Jackson, Jason ...
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126 The Voice&Speech Episode from 2014-09-08T01:58:49
A look at how to speak the speech, with a natural, balanced voice, and not bore the audience.
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125 Un Aller Et Retour from 2014-08-08T01:20:40
Henry V 5.0 - 5.2 – The battle of Agincourt may be over, but Henry has yet to face his greatest challenge: Winning the heart of Katherine of France.
124 Agincourt Conclu from 2014-07-21T23:45:34
Henry V 4.7 - 4.8 – Time to end the bloody battle, count the dead, and bring out the gloves.
123 Agincourt Commence from 2014-07-08T02:55:27
Henry V 4.2 - 4.6 – Sunrise on Saint Crispin's day. Time to start the bloody battle!
122 Toute La Nuit from 2014-06-14T15:06:13
Henry V 4.1 – We take a late-night, early-morning stroll with Henry, to clear our heads. No sleep 'til Agincourt!
121 Beaucoup De Bruit Pour Chevaux from 2014-05-23T19:43:06
Henry V 3.7, 4.0 – In the long hours before battle, the French boast and play at wits, while the English contemplate their doom.
120 Pardon Mes Français from 2014-05-05T23:44:08
Henry V 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 – Katherine learns English, and the French vent their fury, while Henry and his army limp along toward Calais.
119 Celebration 450! from 2014-04-23T21:46:18
This is the episode where we celebrate Shakespeare's 450th birthday.
Music Divertissement by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
118 Les Disciplines de la Guerre from 2014-04-04T19:29:55
Henry V 3.2, 3.3 – Some will shirk, while others fight, as the siege of Harfleur comes to an end.
117 Allons-y! Allons-y! from 2014-03-19T00:57:15
Henry V 3.0, 3.1 – With speed of thought we fly from the port, to sea, to France, to battle... and once more unto the breach!
116 Adieu l'Angleterre from 2014-03-01T04:55:10
Henry V 2.3-2.4 – After one final visit to the old tavern in Eastcheap, we say farewell to England and bonjour to France, where King Charles VI prepares for the worst.
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115 Monstrous Treachery from 2014-02-04T01:00:39
Henry V 2.2 – Unmasking betrayal proves easier than finding it's heart, as Henry deals with Cambridge, Scroop and Grey.
114 The Humour of it from 2014-01-10T16:55:31
Henry V 2.0-2.1 – The youth of England may be hot for war, but before we follow the King to Southampton, we need to visit some old friends in Eastcheap.
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113 It's a McGuffin! from 2013-12-21T17:41:28
Henry V 1.2 – The Salic law issue is laid to rest, and the ambassadors from France bring a very special gift from the Dauphin to King Henry.
112 Cue the Muse from 2013-11-27T17:31:10
Henry V 1.0-1.1 – Turns out, this play is full of actors only pretending to wage war. The Archbishop of Canterbury tries to save the church.
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111 A Background of Division from 2013-11-11T14:08:46
Henry V – We begin our 8th series with a little history, a touch of perspective, and a lot of strife, in an effort to have a great war!
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110 The Episode for Actors from 2013-10-23T14:53:26
On this special episode we take an in depth look at the craft of acting Shakespeare; The tools, skills, and awareness you must develop in order to competently serve an audience.
109 Farewell Sack and Sugar from 2013-10-01T02:20:32
2 Henry IV 5.1-5.5 – As the wayward prince sets aside his past in order to become the king, there's still a few loose ends to tie up and one final showdown to be had.
108 Not Dead Yet from 2013-09-07T15:21:52
2 Henry IV 4.3 – As the King's time comes to an end, Prince Hal gets caught with his hand in the cookie jar. Suddenly the future isn't looking so bright––what's a father to do?
107 John Gives Peace A Chance from 2013-08-20T01:26:48
2 Henry IV 4.1-4.2 – Prince John invites the The Archbishop of York and crew to parley peace (oh look, there's wine!) and Falstaff arrives just in time to catch some action.
106 Past is Prologue from 2013-08-01T01:48:30
2 Henry IV 3.1-3.2 – King Henry finally appears in his own play, while Falstaff travels out into the country––taking the long road to York––pricking as he goes.
105 Boar's Head Redux from 2013-07-10T15:33:52
2 Henry IV 2.4 – Romance is ripe, back in our favorite tavern, as Falstaff and Doll Tearsheet while away the evening. At some point a Pistol will go off.
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104 In Hotspur's Shadow from 2013-06-29T01:08:19
2 Henry IV 2.3 – Northumberland is about to join forces with the rebels against the King, but his wife and the Lady Percy have other ideas. Spoiler: It involves going to Scotland. Special guest ...
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103 Road to Ruin from 2013-06-16T21:48:29
2 Henry IV 2.1 - 2.2 – Hostess Quickly attempts to reclaim a debt from Falstaff. Prince Hal unceremoniously wonders back into the play.
102 Fillip Me With A Three-Man Beetle from 2013-05-29T22:14:43
2 Henry IV 1.2 - 1.3 – Things are looking pretty bleak for the realm as Falstaff waddles back into our lives along with a whole new batch of rebels.
101 House of a Thousand Windows from 2013-05-11T23:15:59
2 Henry IV Prologue-1.1 – We jump back into the unstable world of Henry IV as the slanderous tongue of Rumour works its way through the land and into eager ears.
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100 An Hundred Times from 2013-04-12T15:42:05
We celebrate our 100th episode with email, a brief history of theatre- maybe a little Henry VIII- and much more!
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99 Food for Worms from 2013-03-25T21:06:26
1 Henry IV 5.3 - 5.5 – The Battle of Shrewsbury begins! Before it all ends, we'll get more wisdom from Falstaff, and witness the inevitable confrontation of Harry vs. Harry.
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98 A Trim Reckoning from 2013-03-09T03:06:17
1 Henry IV 4.4 - 5.2 – King Henry meets with Worcester to negotiate a peace, even as sinister forces foreshadow future events. Falstaff teaches us a thing or two about honor.
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97 Road to Shrewsbury from 2013-02-20T04:54:01
1 Henry IV 4.1 - 4.3 – Hotspur is beset with setbacks, Falstaff makes some coin, and Henry offers an olive branch.
96 Eastcheap State of Mind from 2013-01-30T01:55:59
1 Henry IV 3.3 – We make one last stop at the tavern, to enlist the mighty Falstaff, and then it's off to the wars!
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95 Curbing the Cub from 2013-01-12T16:26:37
1 Henry IV 3.2 – At long last, Prince Hal comes face to face with his father. Busted!
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94 Don't Poke the Dragon from 2012-12-19T19:44:19
1 Henry IV 3.1 – The rebels gather to carve up a kingdom, but find themselves in pieces if they can't rein in the fiery Hotspur.
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93 If the Tavern's a Rock'n, Don't Come a Knock'n from 2012-12-03T02:36:40
1 Henry IV 2.4 – Back in the seedy embrace of Eastcheap, there's time for one last hurrah, before war descends. Come join us for a drink or twenty.
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92 No Time for Love, Lady Percy from 2012-11-17T19:53:26
1 Henry IV 2.3 – As Hotspur prepares for rebellion he is distracted by his wife, the lady percy. Special guest Heather Ordover helps turn up the heat on this fervid romance.
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91 Trick or Treat from 2012-10-29T22:36:15
1 Henry IV 2.1-2.2 – Falstaff and his crew rise early for some villainous fun and games.
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90 Hotspur in the House! Holla! from 2012-10-14T23:32:03
1 Henry IV 1.3 – If the King thought he had a problem with his son, wait 'til he deals with the Percy family: Northumberland, Worcester and Hotspur.
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89 Hal and the Fat Man from 2012-09-17T19:48:04
1 Henry IV 1.2 – A round of sack for everyone as we meet our wayward prince, Hal and his dissolute and debauched friend, Sir John Falstaff.
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88 Shaken Not Stirred from 2012-09-04T02:48:54
1 Henry IV – Pre show/ 1.1 – We prepare for our sixth series, and find good old King Henry IV off to a halting start.
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87 Laying Richard to Rest from 2012-08-04T16:18:06
Richard II – To conclude this series, another discussion with poet and playwright, G.Robin Smith, about this most excellent and infectious play.
86 Anointed in Blood from 2012-07-15T16:04:01
Richard II Act 5 scene 5-6 – While Richard waxes philosophic in his solitary prison, Henry takes on the burdens of being King.
85 A Serpent Within from 2012-06-30T13:40:41
Richard II Act 5 scene 2-3-4 – King Henry IV makes his first appearance, the Duke and Duchess of York squabble over their treacherous son Aumerle, and we get a hint of things to come...
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84 Weep the Fire Out from 2012-06-18T02:47:27
Richard II Act 5 scene 1 – Farewell crown, and now, farewell Queen, as Richard says goodbye to his wife, Isabel.
83 Woeful Pageant from 2012-06-03T23:20:06
Richard II Act 4 scene 1 – Bolingbroke, not yet King, has his hands full trying to solve the murder of Gloucester, get his hot-tempered lords in line, and that other thing... deposing Richard. Listen
82 Rue in the Garden from 2012-05-21T14:21:19
Richard II Act 3 scene 4 – The Queen (Isabel) is down in the dumps, as we learn about good horticulture, and get a harsh lesson in the dangers of spying.
81 Down, Down, Down! from 2012-05-06T01:25:55
Richard II Act 3 scene 3 – Bolingbroke and Richard come face to face, like fire and water, to end this rebellious uprising.
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80 Royal Meltdown from 2012-04-21T21:05:15
Richard II Act 3 scene 1-2 – Time for Bushy and Green to face the music. Richard returns to England. We witness the mother of all tantrums.
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79 Lancaster Rising from 2012-04-09T01:12:46
Richard II Act 2 scene 3-4 – He's back! He's Back! Bolingbroke is back! But what does he intend?
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78 Run Away! Run Away! from 2012-03-26T22:17:35
Richard II Act 2 scene 2 – The Queen is very sad, and- OMG! Bolingbroke has landed at Ravenspurgh! He's back! What do we do... what do we do?
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77 Degenerate Dick from 2012-03-10T23:44:50
Richard II Act 2 scene 1 – Bad news: John of Gaunt is dying while the country withers in shame. Good News: Richard has now found a way to pay for his war.
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76 The Breath of Kings from 2012-02-25T20:21:34
Richard II Act I scene 3-4 – Bolingbroke and Mowbray prepare to engage in mortal combat. That odor you smell isn't horse- it's Bushy, Bagot and Green.
75 The Lion Rampant from 2012-02-10T21:38:04
Richard II Act I scene 1-2 – Blood must answer for blood, as Richard tries in vain to tame two of his "leopards", and an old Duchess cries out for vengeance.
74 Condemned to Repeat from 2012-01-28T03:34:25
Richard II pre show - We begin our 5th series with an epic battle between the forces of history, vs. the pen of Shakespeare... sorry History, you lose.
73 Willing Expansion of Belief from 2012-01-13T23:12:12
It's the Iambic Pentameter episode, where guest G.Robin and I discuss the heartbeat of shakespeare's verse.
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72 Closing Accounts from 2011-12-01T03:20:26
Macbeth 5.4-5.9 – The blood of innocence is not spilt without a heavy price to be paid, and Macbeth has worked up quite a tab. It's time to face the man, not of woman born.
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71 Speaking of Macbeth... from 2011-11-18T14:46:21
In this episode I sit down with G.Robin Smith to talk Macbeth- everything from death and transformation, to "Whatever Happened to Baby Thane?"
70 No fear till Birnam! from 2011-11-12T17:09:51
Macbeth 5.1-5.3 – Lady Macbeth is sleepwalking and the Thanes fly from Macbeth as he prepares for the coming war. Suddenly, it's not so good to be the King.
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69 Breaking Macduff from 2011-10-29T02:05:39
Macbeth 4.3 – We find Macduff in England, trying to convince Malcolm to save Scotland and things get weird.
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68 Blood in the Nest from 2011-10-14T19:46:33
Macbeth 4.2 – Lady Macduff and her children put in a brief appearance in one of the darkest scenes in the play.
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67 Cauldron Fever from 2011-09-24T00:17:23
Macbeth 4.1 – The weird sisters lay down some freaky dark magic as Macbeth returns to them for a dose of "good news, bad news". This is way beyond putting the lime in the coconut.
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66 The Live Episode! from 2011-09-16T14:04:51
Variations on Taming of The Shrew, performed by Ehren Ziegler and Kymberly Tuttle- Recorded live at CraftLit live: New York by Knit! Hosted at Soho Gallery for Digital Art. A good time was had b...
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65 Between the lines from 2011-09-08T23:53:37
Macbeth 3.5-3.6 – Hecate gets snubbed, Lennox gives us a wonderful example of irony without the humor, and there's a hint of war in the air.
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64 Dead Man's Party from 2011-08-26T01:51:46
Macbeth 3.3-3.4 – A bloody murder is carried out while Macbeth's grand feast gets underway- hey, who invited the bloody ghost?
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63 Downside of Regicide from 2011-08-12T17:41:33
Macbeth 3.1-3.2 – Banquo has doubts as the Lord and Lady Macbeth settle into their new life of unease, suspicion, and bad dreams.
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62 The Primrose path from 2011-07-30T01:04:53
Macbeth 2.3-2.4 – Knock, knock. Who's there? Murther. Murther who?
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61 Sleep no more from 2011-07-15T19:41:29
Macbeth 2.1-2.2 – Darkness, screeching owls, daggers of the mind, and unseen voices in the night can only mean one thing: So long Duncan, we hardly knew you.
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60 Witch slapped from 2011-07-02T00:22:54
Macbeth 1.7 – Macbeth makes a decision, but it doesn't sit well with the wife, and Lady Macbeth unleashes her gentle powers of persuasion.
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59 Look who's coming to dinner! from 2011-06-17T15:01:01
Macbeth 1.5-6 – Lady Macbeth learns of the honors and events that have fallen upon her gentle husband... and fate is sending a very special guest her way.
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58 Witch way to Cawdor from 2011-06-04T02:29:05
Macbeth 1.3-4 – The Weird Sisters are back, and ready to meet with Macbeth. They have news to share, and something deep and dark begins to stir in the Thane of Glamis.
57 Hello darkness from 2011-05-20T00:52:54
Macbeth 1.1-2 – We begin with witches, meet King Duncan, and hear news of a bloody battle. I mean lots of blood... Buckets. Rivers of blood, and Macbeth isn't even on stage yet.
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56 Difficult to stage effectively from 2011-05-06T16:59:26
Macbeth- Pre-show. Time to start our series on one of Shakespeare's darkest plays. It's all fun and games until you start slipping around in the gore.
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55 The Episode for Teachers from 2011-04-19T02:37:05
In this special episode for teachers, we take on Shakespeare in the classroom- it's all about identifying the obstacles, and perusing strong objectives.
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54 Thrusting Shakespeare from 2011-04-07T00:18:11
In this special episode, join me, Heather Ordover, and Arielle Lipshaw, as we talk Rosencrantz & Guildenstern, and all things Shakespeare... mostly.
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53 Deeper than did ever plummet sound from 2011-03-25T00:14:11
The Tempest 5.1 – This is it, the end! Nothing left to do, but break and bury the staff, drown the books, and say goodbye to the magic. Oh, and also set Ariel free.
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52 Sweet dreams are made of this from 2011-03-16T19:59:37
The Tempest 4.1 – Pageant time! Now that Ferdinand is off the hook, and the lovers are free to be together, it's time to celebrate... but the end is near.
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51 Idus Martias from 2011-03-15T13:33:11
Enjoy the Ides of March, with Chop Bard's remix of one of Shakespeare's most iconic speeches- Mark Antony, from Julius Caesar. (Vocals provided by Marlon Brando courtesy of MGM's, Julius Caesar,...
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50 Waiting to combust (celebrating 50) from 2011-03-10T18:10:42
Join me and guest G.Robin Smith (Playwright, Fundraiser, Shakespearean), as we talk Tempest, DOLTS, Shakespeare, and even a little Ben Franklin, on this special 50th episode.
49 The dangers of sleeping from 2011-03-04T03:45:03
The Tempest 3.2-3 – Caliban plots a murder with his new master, and Prospero throws a dinner party for King and company; guess what he's serving...
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48 It must be love from 2011-02-14T22:50:51
The Tempest 3.1 – In honor of Valentine's Day, we peek in on the lovers. It's not nice to spy, but since Prospero's hiding behind that bush over there...
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47 Drunken Shakespeare from 2011-02-06T16:32:02
The Tempest 2.2 – Caliban, unhappy with his current job situation, makes a huge career shift, and takes company with the recently unemployed, Trinculo, and Stephano.
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46 Melted candy conscience from 2011-01-22T04:26:35
The Tempest 2.1 – Time for some villainy, as we catch up with the King, and his sea-swallowed court.... do I smell regicide cooking? Good thing Francisco and Adrian are around.
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45 The son becomes the father from 2011-01-07T04:28:45
The Tempest 1.2c – Poor Ferdinand... His father is drowned, his friends are lost, and he's stuck on a lonely island without- wait, a girl! You live around here?
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44 "For I am nothing if not critical" from 2010-12-17T15:29:15
The Tempest in review! In this episode, we'll take a look at Julie Taymor's version of 'The Tempest', as well as a few other versions, like Forbidden Planet and Shakespeare Behind Bars.
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43 Servants of air and earth from 2010-12-17T15:14:24
The Tempest 1.2b – Behind every great sorcerer, you'll find great servants- enter Ariel, and Caliban. Show me the magic!
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42 Dark backward abysm of time from 2010-12-01T04:55:05
The Tempest 1.2a – Safe on dry land, it’s story time as we meet a couple exiles; Prospero and his young daughter, Miranda. If you fall asleep, blame it on the magic.
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41 Don't rock the Boatswain from 2010-11-11T04:40:09
The Tempest 1.1 – A ship bound for Naples, is caught in a violent storm.
If you thought Ophelia had “too much of water”, you ain’t seen nothing yet.
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40 The Tempest blows! from 2010-10-28T14:00:38
The Tempest – We begin our third series with one of Shakespeare’s last plays: on a mysterious island, inhabited by spirits, monsters and survivors… wait, is this about Lost?
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39 Unbated and envenomed since 1600 from 2010-10-07T03:21:26
Hamlet 5.2 – It's the end for Hamlet. But he won’t go down quietly, and certainly not alone. He's going to have plenty of company in the hereafter… who could ask for more?
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38 Two clowns enter, one clown leaves from 2010-09-25T01:30:32
Hamlet 5.1 – Finally, Hamlet’s back in the play, and there are clowns in the graveyard! It doesn’t make Ophelia’s funeral any more festive though.
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37 Ladies of Hamlet from 2010-09-20T19:10:11
Hamlet special - Guest actor, Kymberly Tuttle, and I speak about the women of Hamlet, Shakespeare, and somehow end up with a little Brecht in the mix. It's difficult to keep on topic with so many w...
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36 Captured by Pirates is good from 2010-09-11T02:35:05
Hamlet 4.6 - 4.7 – Horatio gets a letter from Hamlet, and oh joy, he’s back in town. Claudius gets a similar letter, but isn’t so happy; time to come up with a plan to kill the little @#$% befor...
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35 Mad world from 2010-08-28T00:51:17
Hamlet 4.5 – Ophelia goes crazy, (she has her reasons), we’re besieged with some really long sentences, and Laertes comes home looking for revenge! It’s all Hamlet’s fault (except for the sentences...
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34 Crossing Denmark from 2010-08-19T02:32:21
Hamlet 4.4 – En Route to England, our escorted prince runs into Fortinbras and his army, inspiring him to perform one final soliloquy… we are promised bloody thoughts. Hurray!
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33 So long, and thanks for all the worms! from 2010-08-10T03:35:42
Hamlet 4.1-3 - Hamlet’s hidden the body, and good luck getting a straight answer out of him! Where is it? Sponge… Where? Worms… Where’s Polonius? Guts... Time to go to England. Mother…
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32 Hamlet... in the closet... with the rapier... from 2010-07-23T03:03:08
Hamlet 3.4 – Hamlet finally confronts his mother, we lose the foolish old man, and Freud’s evil influence returns, attempting to turn everyone into an hysteric.
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31 This hent isn't horrid enough from 2010-07-08T01:37:17
Hamlet 3.3 – Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are getting ready for a trip, Claudius holds a private little pity party, and on route to see his mother, Hamlet crosses over to the dark side.
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30 What’s it all about, Hamlet? from 2010-06-19T03:29:56
Hamlet 3.2 – The play’s the thing wherein Shakespeare can hide the “C” word. It’s opening night in Elsinore, and while his Mousetrap may not win a Tony, he will at least get a Claudius.
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29 What’s the rub got to do with it? from 2010-06-04T02:50:01
Hamlet 3.1 – "To be or not to be", and "get thee to a nunnery". What else is there to say? Hamlet has a tough choice to make, a difficult encounter to navigate and- oh yeah, a play to edit.
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28 Speak it to the wolves from 2010-05-22T04:09:25
Hamlet 2.2 part 2 – Hamlet is reunited with his old chums Rosencrantz & Guildenstern… or is it Guildenstern & Rosencrantz… then the actors show up, a plan is born, and we get another famous soli...
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27 OMG this is the longest scene! from 2010-05-22T04:06:15
Hamlet 2.2 part 1 – R & G have been sent for to spy on H for C & G, but P thinks he already knows why H is mad. V & C return with good news from the King of N, and P tries to board H. And that’s ju...
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26 The art of indirectly directing from 2010-05-06T03:23:35
Hamlet 2.1 – Reynaldo (who’s Reynaldo?) is sent to Paris by Polonius to spy on Laertes, while Ophelia is having more boy trouble. It’s rough growing up in Denmark.
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25 I ain't afraid of no ghosts from 2010-04-21T19:29
Hamlet 1.4-5 - Time for Hamlet to meet the ghost... and his world is about to change... and yes, there's something rotten in Denmark.
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24 Chaste treasure lockdown from 2010-04-07T03:45:53
Hamlet 1.3 – Ophelia gets a double dose of advice, from her Brother and her father; both drumming to the same tune- stay away from Hamlet. What’s a girl to do…?
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23 Welcome to Elsinore! from 2010-03-24T04:16:38
Hamlet 1.2 - Come meet the new King, his sometime sister-wife, and his chief-courtier-cousin-son, Hamlet.
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22 Cue the ghost from 2010-03-10T04:49:28
Hamlet 1.1 - we begin at midnight, in the cold… and already there is trouble in the air.
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21 Stick it Freud! from 2010-02-23T01:07:14
We begin our series on Hamlet by letting go of some of the baggage this poor play has had to carry around, while we shed some light on the myth of Hamlet’s mommy issues.
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20 Poor sacrifices of enmity from 2010-01-31T02:35:54
Its drink and dagger time in Verona as we end the play with act 5 scene 3. Some shall be pardon'd, and some punished- hey, we get one more sword fight!
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19 O, woeful, woeful, woeful… from 2010-01-21T14:27:49
The wedding cheer becomes a sad burial feast, as we close out act 4, and jump into act 5-which is full of poison and wayward letters. Not even William Kempe (? - 1603) could turn this around.
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18 Just like the time Hermione died from 2010-01-11T20:54:03
We follow Juliet into Act 4, scene 1 though 3. If the Friar can’t help her find a way out, at least she has a knife. Still no sword fights… but there is a potion.
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17 Where are all the sword fights? from 2009-12-27T17:38:56
The final scene in act III is chock full of sorrow and obstacles.
The kids part ways, and Juliet is given an ultimatum...
Take a bite anyway- it's good for you!
16 The Friar Strikes Back from 2009-12-01T22:54:13
What has become of Romeo? We’ll find out as we poke around in act III scene 3, and take a peek into III.4 to see what the Capulet’s are up too. Is it me, or is there a lot of whining in here?
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14 Worser than death from 2009-10-29T13:28:02
Act III.2 gives us Juliet, as she impatiently awaits the arrival of her untried husband- is it just me or did it suddenly get a lot hotter in here? Quick, somebody call the nurse!
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13 The intermission Episode from 2009-10-17T14:12:52
We take a brief intermission from the tragedy of Romeo & Juliet and talk about Orange-girls, the authorship question and... intermission.
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12 O, loving hate from 2009-09-22T17:50:14
It’s act III, and everything is about to change. Spoiler alert: not everyone will make it out alive.
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11 It’s all in the details from 2009-07-28T02:43:49
We’re wrapping up act II, with scenes 4, 5, and 6: We get a little more Mercutio, a dash of salty nurse, all topped off by a secret marriage!
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10 Mind your Thees and Yous from 2009-06-24T03:23:23
Act II.3 introduces us to Friar Laurence - Romeo is in good hands now - and we’ll hear his wise old advice. Also, have a look at www.publictheater.org for some free Shakespeare in the park.
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09 Wherefore means why! from 2009-05-29T16:24:20
Safely hidden by the night we sneak into Act II. 2… the long awaited balcony scene! Did I say safely? There be dangerous water ahead.
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08 Love be blind from 2009-03-20T17:05:45
We stagger into Act 2 scene one, as Romeo tries to avoid his mischievous friends, setting Mercutio in rare form. And I review McCarter Theatre’s production of Twelfth Night.
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07 Prodigious Birth of Love from 2009-03-11T23:12:56
We finish off act I. Romeo and Juliet finally meet, and we have a new segment- Cover your tender ears, it's hot!
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06 A largess universal from 2009-01-21T04:28:24
Caught up in the monumental event of the day, we take another brief break from Romeo & Juliet to address the Shakespearean quality this swearing in of the 44th president of the United States has ta...
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05 It's the mercutio Show! from 2009-01-21T04:26:27
We're into Act I scene 4, and it's all about Mercutio. Forget Romeo and Juliet, this is the man of the hour. He's a bit raunchy, but you got to love him. otherwise he might not go away...
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04 Why all the repetition? from 2008-10-06T00:55:58
We break from our exploration of Romeo & Juliet, and take a look at two of the movies made from Shakespeare’s play. Franco Zeffirelli and Baz Luhrmann are up on the chopping block and one of them i...
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03 Wormwood Nipples! from 2008-08-27T03:18:41
This is act 1 scene 2 and 3; We've got fate cooking up a little party, and a nurse who likes talking about her dugs. Yummy.
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02 They Die? from 2008-07-09T00:22:22
This is Act 1, scene 1; we’re easing into Romeo and Juliet. We linger awhile over the epilogue, point out some flaws, and offer up a little comedy in this tragedy.
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01 Tearing into Will! from 2008-06-27T13:54:08
We proclaim ourselves to be the cure for boring Shakespeare, toss around some knowledge to show we're not punks, and offer up some tools to help dissect the plays, all in the name of entertainment.
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