April Fools! The Hardcore Four (Felix, Beth, Calder, and Emma) reunite for a Shakespearean Fools Episode, looking at two of the most iconic Fools in Shakespeare: Feste in Twelfth Night and The Fool from King Lear. We discuss the different types of Shakespeare's Fools, and how the Elizabethan actors William Kemp and Robert Armin influenced the writing of these roles. Featuring: a fleet of Lears, speaking truth to power, Felix's two haircuts, zanies, and lots and lots of coxcombs.

The Pod’s the Thing was created by Emma Sherr-Ziarko and Felix Trench, and is produced by Emma Sherr-Ziarko.

This episode features Emma Sherr-Ziarko, Felix Trench, Beth Eyre, and Calder Shilling. It was edited by Emma Sherr-Ziarko.

Original Artwork by Felix Trench and Original Music by Amber Devereux.

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