In Your Ear Shakespeare

Chop Bard

Arts EN ↓ 270 episodes

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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In Your Ear Shakespeare

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Arts

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www.chopbard.com

Latest episode

Jun 19, 2026

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Episodes

120 Pardon Mes Français 05.05.2014

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. What Makes a Great Shakespearean? Globe to Globe Hamlet Fool Serpent of Venice

119 Celebration 450! 23.04.2014

This is the episode where we celebrate Shakespeare's 450th birthday. Music Divertissement by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Shakespeare, Lincoln, and Ambition BBC radio 3 Antony and Cleopatra To Each Their Own Whisper Music to my Weary Spirit www. WaShakespeare.org CraftLit

118 Les Disciplines de la Guerre 04.04.2014

Henry V 3.2, 3.3 – Some will shirk, while others fight, as the siege of Harfleur comes to an end. Richmond Shakespeare Festival

117 Allons-y! Allons-y! 19.03.2014

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! Henry V DVD Speak the Speech Shakespeare Pro App

116 Adieu l'Angleterre 01.03.2014

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.

115 Monstrous Treachery 04.02.2014

Henry V 2.2 – Unmasking betrayal proves easier than finding it's heart, as Henry deals with Cambridge, Scroop and Grey. Richard II encore The Third Witch Henry IV part 2

114 The Humour of it 10.01.2014

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.

113 It's a McGuffin! 21.12.2013

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. Made of Glass, by Jackie Reuter McGuffin

112 Cue the Muse 27.11.2013

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. Opening music: "Devastation and Revenge" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ The History of England Podcast The Princes who swallowed a Glass Piano

111 A Background of Division 11.11.2013

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! " The blessings of Union can only be understood against a background of division." – Edward Hall Films Muse of Fire Documentary 1944 Henry V 1979 Henry V 1989 Henry V The Hollow Crown: Henry V Books Arden Shakespeare, series 3 Asimov's Guide to Shakespeare Goddard...

110 The Episode for Actors 23.10.2013

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. National Theatre Live UK RSC Richard II Live Shakespeare's Globe Twelfth Night DVD Shakespeare Broadway Stage Beauty

109 Farewell Sack and Sugar 01.10.2013

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. Falstaff Opera

108 Not Dead Yet 07.09.2013

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? Caitlin DiCristofalo Kevin Spacey on the future Much Ado (1012) The Hollow Crown DVD The Hollow Crown PBS The Shakespeare Sound

107 John Gives Peace A Chance 20.08.2013

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.   2011 Globe Much Ado About Nothing DVD Arkangel Shakespeare

106 Past is Prologue 01.08.2013

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. Hamlet (1969)

105 Boar's Head Redux 10.07.2013

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. Special guest vocals by Kymberly Tuttle.

104 In Hotspur's Shadow 29.06.2013

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 vocals by Heather Ordover. The Shakespeare Alphabet Book Ali Thompson, The Hamlet Project Rebecca G's answers G.Robin Smith

103 Road to Ruin 16.06.2013

2 Henry IV 2.1 - 2.2 – Hostess Quickly attempts to reclaim a debt from Falstaff. Prince Hal unceremoniously wonders back into the play. Much Ado About Nothing Alex's answers The Shakespeare Alphabet Book

102 Fillip Me With A Three-Man Beetle 29.05.2013

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.   Hollow Crown at last! Hamnet Our Kickstarter has funded!

101 House of a Thousand Windows 11.05.2013

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. Brought to you by, Paul Ammann, Caroline Foty, Ken Whitaker with Tom Synnott-Bell as Rumour featuring Aftermath by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) The Shakespeare Alphabet Book CraftLit is 300! The Hartford Stage Tracey's Twelfth Night bl...

100 An Hundred Times 12.04.2013

We celebrate our 100th episode with email, a brief history of theatre- maybe a little Henry VIII- and much more! Hal an Tow, by Damh the Bard, courtesy of music.mevio.com Rite of Passage Kevin MacLeod Additional voice work by Tom Synnott-Bell  

99 Food for Worms 25.03.2013

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. Cheers to you, by the Dust Rhinos, courtesy of music.mevio.com

98 A Trim Reckoning 09.03.2013

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. End of the world, by Great Big Sea, courtesy of music.mevio.com Open Source Shakespeare

97 Road to Shrewsbury 20.02.2013

1 Henry IV 4.1 - 4.3 – Hotspur is beset with setbacks, Falstaff makes some coin, and Henry offers an olive branch. Richard Needs a Y… Shakespeare Uncovered

96 Eastcheap State of Mind 30.01.2013

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! Ragged Crow, by the Dust Rhinos, courtesy of music.mevio.com Shakespeare Uncovered, on PBS

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