Chop Bard
255 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 267 ratingsThe 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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55 The Episode for Teachers
April 19, 2011 02:37 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBIn this special episode for teachers, we take on Shakespeare in the classroom- it's all about identifying the obstacles, and perusing strong objectives. Intemporal Timeless The Shakespeare Programing Language Netter Worthington PBS – Great Performances G.Robin Smith Franco Zeffirelli, Romeo & Juliet Baz Luhrmann, Romeo + Juliet Arden Shakespeare Editions Barnes & Noble Shakespeare The Friendly Shakespeare; Norrie Epstein Shakespeare After all; Marjorie Garber Shakespe...
54 Thrusting Shakespeare
April 07, 2011 00:18 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBIn this special episode, join me, Heather Ordover, and Arielle Lipshaw, as we talk Rosencrantz & Guildenstern, and all things Shakespeare... mostly. Company of Fools, by Great Big Sea, courtesy of music.mevio.com Heather Ordover Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Undead
53 Deeper than did ever plummet sound
March 25, 2011 00:14 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBThe 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. Magic Man, by Heart, courtesy of music.mevio.com
52 Sweet dreams are made of this
March 16, 2011 19:59 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBThe 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. I'll see you in my dreams, by Nicole Cardi, courtesy of music.mevio.com
51 Idus Martias
March 15, 2011 13:33 - 3 minutes - 2.95 MBEnjoy 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, 1953) One of the greatest speeches ever written. One man, standing before a mob of adversaries, the smell of blood hot in their noses, and he turns their hearts- not with strength of arms, or violence… but with logic, and reason. Brilliant. Mark Antony Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ...
50 Waiting to combust (celebrating 50)
March 10, 2011 18:10 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBJoin 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. G.Robin Smith The Hobart Shakespeareans Shakespeare Behind Bars The Tempest staring Efrem Zimbalist Jr. BBC Shakespeare Animated Tales
49 The dangers of sleeping
March 04, 2011 03:45 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBThe 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... Crazy Dreams, by Jolie Holland, courtesy of music.mevio.com
48 It must be love
February 14, 2011 22:50 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBThe 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... I'se The B'y, by Great Big Sea, courtesy of music.mevio.com
47 Drunken Shakespeare
February 06, 2011 16:32 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBThe 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. Featuring the voice of Peter Petropoulakos, as Trinculo. Drunken Sailor, by Blaggards, courtesy of music.mevio.com
46 Melted candy conscience
January 22, 2011 04:26 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBThe 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. Lion Sleeps No More, by Amaryoni, courtesy of music.mevio.com
45 The son becomes the father
January 07, 2011 04:28 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBThe 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? Simple Magic, by Marina V, courtesy of music.mevio.com
44 "For I am nothing if not critical"
December 17, 2010 15:29 - 41 minutes - 38 MBThe 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. Cheers To You, by Dust Rhinos, courtesy of music.mevio.com
43 Servants of air and earth
December 17, 2010 15:14 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBThe Tempest 1.2b – Behind every great sorcerer, you'll find great servants- enter Ariel, and Caliban. Show me the magic! The Mermaid, by Great Big Sea, courtesy of music.mevio.com
42 Dark backward abysm of time
December 01, 2010 04:55 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBThe 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. Another Man's Vine, by Tom Waits, courtesy of music.mevio.com From listener Jackie, we are alerted to free Shakespeare; King Lear, Hamlet, and Macbeth can all be found at: PBS Great Performances
41 Don't rock the Boatswain
November 11, 2010 04:40 - 41 minutes - 38 MBThe 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. Lovesong, by Dont be a Stranger, courtesy of music.mevio.com Teri wrote in to recommend a book: The Friendly Shakespeare by Norrie Epstein G. Robin Smith has brought it to our attention, that The Shakespeare Festival in Stratford Ontario is doing The Tempest with Christopher Plummer as Prospero.
40 The Tempest blows!
October 28, 2010 14:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBThe 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? Leis a lurrighan, by Ceili Moss, courtesy of music.mevio.com The Tempest coming out, directed by Julie Taymor.
39 Unbated and envenomed since 1600
October 07, 2010 03:21 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBHamlet 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?
38 Two clowns enter, one clown leaves
September 25, 2010 01:30 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBHamlet 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. Nice email from Tracy, expressing her ideas on “To be, or not to be”, and offering a counter point to mine- always room for more. I’m on CraftLit! Check out the interview on show: Twain-Episode One hundred eighty: CraftLit, meet Bard, Bard, meet CraftLit
37 Ladies of Hamlet
September 20, 2010 19:10 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBHamlet 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 ways to play it!
36 Captured by Pirates is good
September 11, 2010 02:35 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBHamlet 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 @#$% before it’s too late! And oh, poor Laertes, I’m afraid we have some bad news… Three recommendations this episode: Forgotten Classics– Julie talks about Chop Bard in Episode 132: The Riddle of the Sands, chapter 27 She has some very nice things to say about Chop bard. Listen to her, she knows what she’...
35 Mad world
August 28, 2010 00:51 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBHamlet 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)… but he’s out of town right now.
34 Crossing Denmark
August 19, 2010 02:32 - 30 minutes - 28 MBHamlet 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! How's It Gonna End, by Tom Waits, courtesy of http://music.mevio.com
33 So long, and thanks for all the worms!
August 10, 2010 03:35 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBHamlet 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…
32 Hamlet... in the closet... with the rapier...
July 23, 2010 03:03 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBHamlet 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.
31 This hent isn't horrid enough
July 08, 2010 01:37 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBHamlet 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.
30 What’s it all about, Hamlet?
June 19, 2010 03:29 - 54 minutes - 50 MBHamlet 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.
29 What’s the rub got to do with it?
June 04, 2010 02:50 - 54 minutes - 51.2 MBHamlet 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.
28 Speak it to the wolves
May 22, 2010 04:09 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBHamlet 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 soliloquy- lights out, and scene. Mari Mac, by The Dust Rhinos - music.mevio.com
27 OMG this is the longest scene!
May 22, 2010 04:06 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBHamlet 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 just in the first part.
26 The art of indirectly directing
May 06, 2010 03:23 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBHamlet 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. Love is denied by The Pulpit courtesy of http://music.mevio.com
25 I ain't afraid of no ghosts
April 21, 2010 19:29 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBHamlet 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.
24 Chaste treasure lockdown
April 07, 2010 03:45 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBHamlet 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…? Run Runaway by Great Big Sea courtesy of http://music.mevio.com
23 Welcome to Elsinore!
March 24, 2010 04:16 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBHamlet 1.2 - Come meet the new King, his sometime sister-wife, and his chief-courtier-cousin-son, Hamlet.
22 Cue the ghost
March 10, 2010 04:49 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBHamlet 1.1 - we begin at midnight, in the cold… and already there is trouble in the air.
21 Stick it Freud!
February 23, 2010 01:07 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBWe 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. Shakespeare Pie by The FuMP, courtesy of http://music.mevio.com
20 Poor sacrifices of enmity
January 31, 2010 02:35 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBIts 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! Bring it on by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, courtesy of http://music.mevio.com
19 O, woeful, woeful, woeful…
January 21, 2010 14:27 - 42 minutes - 39 MBThe 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.
18 Just like the time Hermione died
January 11, 2010 20:54 - 37 minutes - 34 MBWe 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.
17 Where are all the sword fights?
December 27, 2009 17:38 - 37 minutes - 34 MBThe 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
December 01, 2009 22:54 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBWhat 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?
15 The Halloween Episode
October 30, 2009 19:25 - 6 minutes - 6.05 MBHappy halloween, from Chop bard!
14 Worser than death
October 29, 2009 13:28 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBAct 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! Some of the music provided in this show comes from http://music.mevio.com
13 The intermission Episode
October 17, 2009 14:12 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBWe take a brief intermission from the tragedy of Romeo & Juliet and talk about Orange-girls, the authorship question and... intermission. Some of the music provided in this show comes from http://music.mevio.com
12 O, loving hate
September 22, 2009 17:50 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBIt’s act III, and everything is about to change. Spoiler alert: not everyone will make it out alive. Some of the music provided in this show, comes from http://music.mevio.com
11 It’s all in the details
July 28, 2009 02:43 - 51 minutes - 47 MBWe’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!
10 Mind your Thees and Yous
June 24, 2009 03:23 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBAct 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.
09 Wherefore means why!
May 29, 2009 16:24 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBSafely hidden by the night we sneak into Act II. 2… the long awaited balcony scene! Did I say safely? There be dangerous water ahead.
08 Love be blind
March 20, 2009 17:05 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBWe 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.
07 Prodigious Birth of Love
March 11, 2009 23:12 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBWe finish off act I. Romeo and Juliet finally meet, and we have a new segment- Cover your tender ears, it's hot!
06 A largess universal
January 21, 2009 04:28 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBCaught 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 taken on.