William Shakespeare is probably regarded as the greatest English language playwright of all time but not much is known about his life or his personality. This episode offers an intimate look into Shakespeare's character, relationships, and personal life and how it all found its way into his work.  How was he able to write so insightfully into so many different characters? What was his relationship with his wife really like? Find out the answers to these questions and many more. He is a compelling person and we hope you enjoy getting to know him as much as we did.