The Play's the Thing

William Shakespeare is the most celebrated dramatist in the English language, perhaps any language. But who was the man behind the plays? Part one of two. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the "All's Well" crew as they answer listener questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do we believe in the sincerity of the marriage that ends this play? Were Matt's predictions correct? Is it true that all's well that end's well? Join us as we discuss Act V of this fascinating play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we discuss, “Does Shakespeare believe too strongly in marriage?” Plus, predictions about what will happen at the end. Will Parolles be redeemed? Will Bertram undergo a metanoia? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we discuss whether anyone is honorable in this play? Plus, two traps are set. One for a cad, one for our protagonist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During Act II, we ask, “Why does Helena love Bertram? He’s — a jerk, right?” Plus, pronunciation advice on those tricky French names. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to our discussion of another play that’s created centuries of controversy! On this episode, we meet our virtuous heroine and her confused love-interest and we also ask, why is this a comedy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is this sequel closer to the Godfather II or Gremlins II? Plus a new member joins the team! And remembrances of the queen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shakespeare after an apocalypse! In this very special episode, Tim discusses Station 11 -- both Emily St. John Mande's book and the HBO adaptation, with special guest Josiah Martens.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Tim and the gang (that is the official band name) as they answer your questions about Henry IV, Part I! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Tim, Heidi, and Brandon as they dig into the conclusion of this wonderful play! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time to discuss another crucial act four! In this episode we discuss the ways Shakespeare inverts expectations of Hal and Hotspur and how this act a bit different from most of Shakespeare plays, and yet is exactly what this play needs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we dig into the insurrectionist theme in this play, especially Harry's place in the middle of the violence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we return our gaze back to the tavern, to the Hal and Falstaff and their various hijinks and the way Falstaff steals the show. Plus, Tim offers some background and some context. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Henry IV, part I is one of Shakespeare's most underrated plays, one full of speech-making and fascinating characters, and historical complexity such that is ought to be more widely read. We'll explain why over the next six episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we answer your questions about Shakespeare's complicated comedy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here we are, once again, at the end of a Shakespeare play. Its time to discuss the fall out, the ending, the lasting implications of the story -- and the play's significance in the Bard's canon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Act IV, is always the crucial act in a Shakespeare play, and its not different in The Taming of the Shrew, so join Tim and co. as they dig into this important part of one of Shakespeare's most controversial plays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time to dive in to act three of The Taming of the Shrew! Join the crew as they continue to discuss what makes this play complicated, controversial, and delightful all at once. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Tim, Matt, and Nora as they dig into act 2 of Shakespeare's controversial play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Taming of the Shrew is a bit of a controversial play and here in this conversation about act one, Tim and his very special guests delve into the questions that that controversy comes from. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Tim, Heidi, and Andrew as they answer your questions about Hamlet! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Tim, Heidi, and Andrew as they discuss the concluding act to Shakespeare's masterpiece, an act in which we get the famous graveyard scene and the stage littered with bodies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Tim, Heidi, and Andrew as they dig into the crucial fourth act of Hamlet. They discuss Laertes coming the fore, Ophelia's tragic demise, Claudius devious behavior, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Tim, Heidi, and Andrew as they dive into the crucial, famous third act of Hamlet. In this episode they discuss the "to be or not to be" speech, Claudius' prayer, and Polonius death. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.