Willy Shakers

Ep.12: Titus Andronicus...Titus Review...icus?

June 08, 2023 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MB

So Finally we have made it to the end of season 2. Big pat on the back for me. Sorry not sorry for the episode title...it made me laugh. Lets look at the ideas of Justice and vengence, grief and, even racism as portrayed in Titus Andronicus. ***Trigger Warning*** Sexual assault, suicide, body horror, Canibalism,strong language and just the general worst parts of humanity. UK https://www.samaritans.org/ 116 123 USA Mental Health America call 1-800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746...

Ep11. Titus Andronicus Act 5: Revenge is a Dish Best Served Bloody!

May 25, 2023 17:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

So here we are. A bloody end to a bloody play. Make sure you ask your wait staff what is in the dish you order...you might be repulsed by what you are eating....Pie anyone? ***Trigger Warning*** Sexual assault, suicide, body horror, Canibalism,strong language and just the general worst parts of humanity. UK https://www.samaritans.org/ 116 123 USA Mental Health America call 1-800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746 Written and Performed by Billy Armstrong Music: “Midnight” By Ale...

Ep. 10: Titus Andronicus Act 4: Letters to Heaven and Hell

May 10, 2023 23:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

The truth is finally out, and Titus is out for blood. join me for phases 1 and 2 of the Andronici revenge plan. There's also some fun yo momma jokes too. ***Trigger Warning*** Sexual assault, suicide, body horror, Canibalism,strong language and just the general worst parts of humanity. UK https://www.samaritans.org/ 116 123 USA Mental Health America call 1-800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746 Written and Performed by Billy Armstrong Music: “Midnight” By Aleksey Chistilin from Pix...

Ep. 9: Titus Andronicus Act 3: At least things can't get any worse…right?…right?

April 27, 2023 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

So with such a horrifc episode last time thing should be looking up for the Andronici right? oh sweet summer child. They still have a ways to go before they get any better. Though this is a shakespearian tragedy...so maybe not. ***Trigger Warning*** Sexual assault, suicide, body horror, Canibalism,strong language and just the general worst parts of humanity. UK https://www.samaritans.org/ 116 123 USA Mental Health America call 1-800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746 Written and Perf...

Ep.8 Titus Andronicus Act 2: If You Go Down To The Woods Today...

April 25, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

Time for a hunting trip with the cast of characters in Titus Andronicus. The Romans are hunting tigers and panthers. The Goths on the other hand, well they have a different prey in mind. ***Trigger Warning*** Sexual assault, suicide, body horror, Canibalism,strong language and just the general worst parts of humanity. UK https://www.samaritans.org/ 116 123 USA Mental Health America call 1-800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746 Written and Performed by Billy Armstrong Music: “Midnig...

Ep. 07 Titus Andronicus Act 1: An Eye For An Eye Always Ends Well...

March 30, 2023 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MB

Join me in Ancient Rome for Murders, Marriage, Mutiny and Mayhem. We will be delving into one of Willy's earliest plays. Full of betrayal, blood, and gore. ***Trigger Warning*** Sexual assault, suicide, body horror and just the general worst parts of humanity. UK https://www.samaritans.org/ 116 123 USA Mental Health America call 1-800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746 Written and Performed by Billy Armstrong Music: “Midnight” By Aleksey Chistilin from Pixabay SFX - Pete Butchwal...

Willy Shakers Episode 6: Much Review About Nothing

March 16, 2023 07:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MB

Ooops I lied, It's a review episode. Wasn't a fan of what I was doing with the sonnets so I decided if I don't want to record it you wont want to listen to it. So enjoy as I look more specifically at the themes present in Much Ado About Nothing. Sorry not sorry about the pun. Written and performed by: Billy Armstrong "Canon in D for Two Renaissance Harps" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0...

Ep. 5: Much Ado About Nothing Episode 5: Oh my God…Kiss already!

March 02, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MB

Well its finally finale time. Act 5 we will the Don John Con be finally thwarted? Will operation "Love Birds" succeed? will this wedding go better than the last? well stop asking questions...play the episode and find out. **Content Warning** Soft allusions to sexual assault. skip time stamp 21:13 - 23:37 stay safe. Music "Canon in D for Two Renaissance Harps" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

Ep. 04: Much Ado About Nothing Act 4: I Love To Cry At Weddings!

February 16, 2023 08:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

Dearly beloved we are gathered here today to... oh...thats not what I was expecting. So we have made it to the wedding of the year. Hero and Claudio are finally going to tie the knot. It would be a shame if the Don John Con was successfull. Also how are our love birds Beatrice and Bennedick getting along? I guess you'll have to tune in to find out. Written and Performed by Billy Armstrong. Music "Canon in D for Two Renaissance Harps" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative...

Ep 3: Much Ado About Nothing Act 3: XOXO Gossip Girls

February 02, 2023 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

Just about half way through this play we will see the schemes of the different groups enter their end game. The Don John Con makes a bold move while Operation "Love Birds" hits an unexpected snag. come and help us get ready for the wedding of the year. Written and Performed by Billy Armstrong. Music "Canon in D for Two Renaissance Harps" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Facebook - @wil...

Ep. 2 Much Ado About Nothing Act 2: Just Messina Around

January 19, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

Come on back to Messina and join the party. There are mistaken identites, plots for love and hate, and a pouty little man boy. Join Beatrice, Bennedick, Leanato, Hero, Antonio, Claudio, Don Pedro and Don John. as we "don" our masks for a night of frivolity. Written and Performed by Billy Armstrong. Music "Canon in D for Two Renaissance Harps" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Facebook ...

Ep. 1 Much Ado About Nothing Act One: Good News Everybody!

January 05, 2023 08:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

Welcome to Willy Shakers. A podcast all about the great bard William Shakespere. Come join me for our look at the opening act of Much Ado About Nothing. A classic enemies to lovers rom com. Meet the cast in Messina. The witty Beatrice, whiney Bennedick, naive Hero, Old Leanato, Double bastard Don Jon, Love Doctor Don Pedro, Oh! and "Nice guy" Claudio. Written and performed by Billy Armstrong. Music Credits: "Canon in D for Two Renaissance Harps" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed u...

Willy Shaker's 2023 Preview

December 22, 2022 08:00 - 2 minutes - 1.71 MB

Well third time is the charm. Come and join me in a tongue in cheek look at the works of William Shakespere. A few hints of whatis to come and what to expect for my 2023 program. Music: "Aquarium" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Facebook - @willyshakersassemble Email - [email protected] Inspired by the works of William Shakespeare Written and Performed by Billy Armstrong.

Ep.02 Much Ado About Nothing Act Two - Catfishing 1599

January 21, 2022 15:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

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Ep. 1 Much Ado About Nothing Act - One of those Love Hate Romances

January 06, 2022 00:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

Meet our cast of sassy lads and lasses as we explore the first act of Much Ado About nothhing, one of my favortie Plays by William Shakespeare. Come to Messina for none stop partying, and a romp of misunderstandings. Written, Recorded and Edited by Billy Armstrong Music: Green Tea - Purple Cat. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/WillyShakers)

Willy Shaker's Trailer 2022

January 03, 2022 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.52 MB

Yes I've been gone a while but 2022 will be a fresh start for us all. so join me for a new year and new me. Music: Green Tea - Purple Cat Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/WillyShakers)

CC: Much Ado About Nothing Act 2

April 30, 2021 07:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MB

Come back to Messina and see what happens when our leads let loose at a masquerade party. So pop the kettle on, grab a cuppa, pop your feet up and get ready to get your Willy out again as we explore Act 2 of Much Ado About Nothing. Intro: bedtime after a coffee by Barradeen | https://soundcloud.com/barradeen Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US Outro: Day’s End by...

CC: Much Ado About Nothing Act 1

April 23, 2021 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

Join me as I get my willy out in Messina. Yes I am going to be taking you through the events of Act one of Much ado about nothing! Come with me to meet Beartice and Benedick and the whole cast of lovable and questionable characters. Intro: bedtime after a coffee by Barradeen | https://soundcloud.com/barradeen Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US Outro: Day’s End b...

Willy Shaker's Trailer

April 16, 2021 10:00 - 2 minutes - 1.52 MB

Welcome to Willy Shakers. A podcast where I tell you about how much I love my willy. No not that willy you pervert! I mean William Shakespeare. So join me each week as I retell these tales act by act. Lets ge our Willys out together! Intro: bedtime after a coffee by Barradeen | https://soundcloud.com/barradeen Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US Outro: Day’s End...

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