Shakespeare Would Be Proud

19: King Lear, Or, Daddy's Little B*tch

May 04, 2020 22:00 - 2 hours - 96.9 MB

Hello wonderful people! In today's 'sode: terrible accents, worse disguises, discussions of emotional abuse and power, and most importantly, what's Edmund's sun sign? Stay safe, stay home, and one other suggestion you'll hear at the end... oh lord. Intro music by f-r-a-g-i-l-e on freesound.org. Joke intro music by Doja.

Fave Shakes with Bailey Rose Murphy

April 12, 2020 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MB

In today's shorter form episode, fellow actor and Bard enthusiast Bailey Rose Murphy and I talk about her favourite Shakespeare play, Much Ado About Nothing. We talk high school curriculums, magic moments in the rain, and of course, which character has the most BDE. Intro music: f-r-a-g-i-l-e; guest intro music: tyschanckmusic

18: Fave Shakes with Bailey Rose Murphy

April 12, 2020 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MB

In today's shorter form episode, fellow actor and Bard enthusiast Bailey Rose Murphy and I talk about her favourite Shakespeare play, Much Ado About Nothing. We talk high school curriculums, magic moments in the rain, and of course, which character has the most BDE. Intro music: f-r-a-g-i-l-e; guest intro music: tyschanckmusic

17: Macbeth, or, NEED MORE HECATE

February 29, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 73.3 MB

On tonight's very spooky (spring?) episode: James I's witch obsession, reviews of Cats (2019), Kate thinks Fleance is the most important character, and Meg sings a song about witches very drunk. PLUS: Stick around till the end for a Bonus Lecture on witches, a bit more sober....

16: Much Ado About Nothing, or, Buncha People Talkin' Bout... Cats...

December 17, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MB

In our December episode: a wonderful and #relatable love, the morality of laughing at Dogberry, and a spooky wine being haunted by the ghost of an Italian boy.

Specialsode 5: Shakesqueer

November 03, 2019 20:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

What does it mean to “queer” Shakespeare? Is there evidence for gay and queer characters? What was being queer like in Shakespeare’s time? Was Shakespeare himself queer? Does labelling his characters as such even have any purpose? Listen as Meg explores these questions, seeking to find out how she feels about the queering of Shakespeare's characters. People mentioned: Madhavi Menon, Alan Bray, Aviva Dautsch, Bruce Smith.

Shakesqueer

November 03, 2019 20:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

What does it mean to “queer” Shakespeare? Is there evidence for gay and queer characters? What was being queer like in Shakespeare’s time? Was Shakespeare himself queer? Does labelling his characters as such even have any purpose? Listen as Meg explores these questions, seeking to find out how she feels about the queering of Shakespeare's characters. People mentioned: Madhavi Menon, Alan Bray, Aviva Dautsch, Bruce Smith.

Specialsode 4: Barkfest of the Century

August 08, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MB

So not many jokes in this one, but we do have a very serious discussion on immersive theatre, taking care of your audience, and art as revolution. Also included: two chihuahuas who never shut up, so apologies in advance for the barks.

15: Othello Round 2 feat. Amara James Aja

July 24, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MB

Tonight, we're joined by Amara James Aja, an actor and teaching artist living in New York for our (second) discussion of Othello. A more serious episode, but there is a Cracker Barrel ad at some point... so, yeah.

14: Two Noble Kinsmen, or, I'm sOoOoO honorable!

July 11, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MB

In tonight's belated episode: a wonderful lesbian character, two fantastic wines, and a disturbing picture of Alexander the Great in Hot Topic apparel.

Hamlet: To know or not to know? in Act 3 Scene 1

June 20, 2019 18:00 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MB

It's the big question y'all: Does Hamlet know he's being watched in Act 3 Scene 1? Let's explore.

Specialsode 3: To know or not to know in Hamlet 3.1

June 20, 2019 18:00 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MB

It's the big question y'all: Does Hamlet know he's being watched in Act 3 Scene 1? Let's explore.

13: Henry VI Part 1, or, She Turned Me Into A Newt

June 11, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MB

Tonight we discuss: Shakespeare's portrayal of Joan of Arc, what makes plays performable, and a mystery character named Fastolf?! Plus, a new format! And a theme song! And stick around till the end for some bloopers...

Specialsode 2: War of the Roses

June 08, 2019 22:00 - 14 minutes - 6.67 MB

Tonight, listen to Meg go wild trying to explain the lineage of the crown during the War of the Roses.

12: Othello, or, How In The Hell Do You Spell Hankcercheif????

May 28, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 36.4 MB

In this episode, discussing a closeted Iago, thirsting after Lion King 2 characters, and Kate flubs the name "Roderigo" in 7 different ways.

11: Henry V, or, Fratboy Supreme

May 14, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 36.4 MB

Back to the histories, baby! In this one: fawning over Montjoy, discussing war like insensitive pricks, and the Chorus gets vulgar....

Specialsode 1: Hollow Crown-chella

April 23, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 32 MB

In tonight's special episode, Kate and Meg discuss their favourite and least favourite plays and their best ideas for directing one. #makehenryvugly

10: Henry IV Part 2, or, Avenger's Endgame

April 08, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 33.7 MB

In this week's episode, more dumb b*tch moments than usual, even more hatred toward Northumberland, and Meg finally succumbs and uses Spark Notes.

9: Twelfth Night, or, Yes Homo

March 25, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MB

In tonight's 'sode, a debate over Malvolio being a dickhead, a burning appreciation of Antonio, Kate's teenage cringe-thoughts, and Meg reads you a fanfiction she wrote about herself in high school.

8: Henry IV Part 1, or, Battle of the Frats

March 11, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MB

In tonight's episode: mispronouncing Worcester, Falstaff's morality questioned, the weirdest wine label ever, and an almost obsessive love for Hotspur...

7: Midsummer Night's Dream, or, Taking Acid in the Forest

February 25, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MB

Tits and ass, matching wines, and Kate being unable to pronounce "Titania."

6: Richard II, or, Dick the Second Best

February 11, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 53.5 MB

In tonight's episode, lots of love for a crappy king, awful drunk acting, and desperately trying to justify a relationship between cousins (we're sorry).

5: As You Like It, or, People Spying on Each Other in the Woods

January 31, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MB

In this evening's episode: Is it Jacques or Jayqueez? Is gender an important part of this play? Plus some mildly offensive and terrible nicknames for all.

4: The Winter's Tale, or, Surpise B*tch I'm a Statue!

January 16, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MB

In this episode, Mr. Sniffles the egg separator, a boy named Clown, and (actual warning) a very light but still uncomfortable episode where Meg disconnects from her physical body while drunk. *Note: we had audio problems. They will be resolved next week. Apologies to all.