Not Another Shakespeare Podcast!

We’re back for Measure for Measure, Part 2!! Join us for the epic conclusion to this deeply messed up play as we call Shakespeare out for his blatant pirate erasure, speculate on whether for fornication can occur in a garden, and invent a new superhero    Content note: Be aware that this episode (and this play) deals with sexual violence and wrongful imprisonment. If you love this episod...

We’re back! Season 2 kicks off with a two-part Measure for Measure episode. We’ll explore the play that Nora’s been researching for years, with a detour to the Mr Men (again), and a pitch to get Fiat to sponsor us. Is Angelo’s dick actually made of ice? Will we finally crank the misogynometer up to 11? Tune in to find out!    Content note: Be aware that this episode (and this play) deals...

In our last Summer Bonus Episode, we answer the important lingering questions from Season 1 and discuss alternate endings for the plays we’ve covered so far. Special guests include Mr Bump and Jigglypuff. We always earn our “E” tag, but this one’s explicit even for us. Don’t say we didn’t warn you! If you love this episode, follow us on social media @NAShaxPodcast and subscribe to get notified abo...

Join James, Nora, and special guest Kristen Zaza on a journey to answer life’s most essential question: what if the Muppets did Shakespeare? That’s right! We’re playing the timeless game of casting a classic work of literature with Muppets and one human actor. Daniel Day Lewis bonds with Beaker, Ernie and Bert find true love, and Sam the Eagle steps into the role he was born to play.   ...

In the first of our three summer Bonus Episodes, Nora assigns James the same Shakespeare quiz she gives her students. We cover King Charles II's feminist credentials (questionable) and Shakespeare's lifelong quest to achieve ad sponsorship from Italy. Special appearances from Boyz II Men, Will.i.am, and Celine Dion. Will we have a feminine ending? You'll have to listen to find out...  If you...

In the second half of our two-part season finale, we speculate on the Freudian possibilities of Banquo’s ghost, Flandolph makes a triumphant return, and Lady Macbeth gets the lion treatment. If you love this episode, follow us on social media @NAShaxPodcast and subscribe to get notified about new episodes!

In the first instalment of our epic, two-part season one finale, we learn that murder can sour a marriage, the witches give a two-for-one prophecy discount, Macbeth talks to his psychic penis, and James makes a surprising Tolkien connection. If you love this episode, follow us on social media @NAShaxPodcast and subscribe to get notified about new episodes!

Nora’s favourite and arguably Shakespeare’s weirdest play takes us to Roman Britain, where we meet a crusty jumper, Jupiter calls an Uber, and for some reason all roads lead to Milford Haven. What’s a love token? You’ll wish you’d never asked…    Content Note: Be aware that this play (and this episode) contains depiction and discussions of sexual assault, suicide and self harm, and spous...

We pivot away from Shakespeare this week to explore a Jacobean tragedy by Thomas Middleton and William Rowley. What does Diet Fanta have to do with a bed trick? WTF even is a bed trick?? How many boo ghosts will there be??? Listen to find out!    Content Note: Be aware that this play (and this episode) contains depiction and discussions of sexual harassment and assault and harmful stereo...

We’re back in the Forest of Arden for Part 2 of our As You Like It double episode extravaganza. Join Nora & James to meet the second son of Sir Rowland, a random lion, the god Hymen (yes, really), and a very persuasive hermit. How many weddings will there be? Listen to find out! If you love this episode, follow us on social media @NAShaxPodcast and subscribe to get notified about new episodes!

In the first part of our As You Like It double episode, James learns about the Shakespeare cinematic universe (SCU), we talk alien inspiration and Expendables spin-offs, and everyone licks some trees in the Forest of Arden.  If you love this episode, follow us on social media @NAShaxPodcast and subscribe to get notified about new episodes!

A weird place to start your Shakespeare podcast? Maybe! But this is the play that sparked the whole idea, so we had to give it pride of place. Follow along as James expresses astonishment at the ratio of wives to dudes in Shakespeare's Windsor, the Muppets, Bill Shatner, and Friends make surprise appearances, and we launch our signature Shakespeare rating system.  If you love this episode, fo...

Introducing the podcast that takes neither itself nor Shakespeare very seriously, with your hosts James (husband and theatre skeptic) and Nora (university lecturer and early modern drama expert).