Today we welcome the wonderful Lindsay Zana to the show to take a look at one of Shakespeare's latest- and possibly strangest- plays, The Winter's Tale! In looking at Act 2 Scene 3 between Paulina and Leontes, we explore how the overlapping themes and messy meter can inform an actor tackling this text. Featuring: Calder learning lines in a Cabin in the Woods, time jumps, Antigonus the Comedian, psychotic breaks, and Shakespeare's White Album

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, Calder Shilling, and Lindsay Zana. It was edited by Amber Devereux.

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

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Today we welcome prolific actor Chris Tester to the show for a more in-depth analysis of one of the most compelling characters in Shakespeare's canon: Iago from Othello. Chris speaks to how his classical training in British Drama School- and with Shakespeare specifically- informs his voice acting work to this day, and we get to see it in action as we dive into this iconic scene between Iago and Roderigo. In this exploration we ask, is Iago simply a 'motiveless malignity,' or is there something deeper in the text for an actor to ground him in? Featuring: Felix's Corner, unchaste drowning, language informing character, poisonous watermelons, performing on stage v. performing on mic, and the wonders of interpretation.

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, and Chris Tester. It was edited by Emma Sherr-Ziarko.

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

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Today we welcome actor, director, and writer Caroline Mincks to the show to look at one of the most iconic couples in all of Shakespeare: Beatrice and Benedick from Much Ado About Nothing. Their love is timeless- or at least their banter is- but this is one of the few scenes that the two actually share. Featuring: being tricked into falling in love, flipping genders, Daddy Issues, Baby Boy Claudio, The Friar Playbook, and our first official Calder's Corner (TM).

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, Calder Shilling, and Caroline Mincks. It was edited by Emma Sherr-Ziarko.

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

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How about a little Damnation this Christmas? For our first Christmas Special, we welcome our special guest Ella Watts to take a break from Shakespeare and look at one of his contemporaries: Christopher Marlowe. Ella educates us about Marlowe's life as a gay man, spy, and atheist living in Elizabethan England. We discuss his legacy as a queer icon in drama, and apply it to his spectacular work, Doctor Faustus. Featuring: Marlowe's Mighty Verse, Felix's Conspiracy Corkboard, tall tortured geniuses, Marlowe's influence on Shakespeare, Prospero & Faustus, and Great Gams.

Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of homophobia, sexual assault, violence, and torture. Listener discretion is advised.

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 Ella Watts. It was edited by Emma Sherr-Ziarko.

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

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Step aside Romeo- there’s a new romantic lead in town. His name’s Richard, and he’s got it all: a silver tongue, a smoking falchion, and some serious gaslighting. We welcome to the show Jordan Cobb (No Such Thing Productions) to take a look at everyone's favorite villain Richard III as he seduces Lady Anne over the corpse of her late father-in-law. Featuring: The Original Mr. Darcy, trochaic feet, Shakespeare's Richard v. History's Richard, congealed mouths, Richard III and Zombies, and Hot Blood.

Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of violence, warfare, sex, emotional abuse, and body horror. Listener discretion is advised.

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,Calder Shilling, and Jordan Cobb. It was edited by Emma Sherr-Ziarko.

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

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In this episode, we take a look at one of Shakespeare's most beloved comedies, Twelfth Night. Emma, Beth, Felix, and Calder dissect Act 1 Scene 5 between Viola and Olivia, and share their experiences performing in and seeing the play. Featuring: an introduction to prose v. verse, class dynamics getting topsy turvy, Viola's secret name, love as a plague, inviting in a contemporary ear, and that time Emma met Mark Rylance.

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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We open the curtain of our show on one of the juiciest scenes in Shakespeare: Julius Caesar, Act 4 Scene 3 (or sometimes scene 2), between Brutus and Cassius, otherwise known as 'The Tent Scene.' Find out why these Roman Generals are so upset with each other as we work through the text, the historical context of Julius Caesar, and address the challenges of performing Shakespeare for audio. Featuring: Team Bay v. Team Bait, thou's, you's, and ye's, the invention of money, and Cassius and Brutus go camping.

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.

The Pod’s the Thing would not be possible without the help of so many people. Special thanks to: Gwen Shaw, Jordan Cobb, Caroline Mincks, Khalila Roney, Ella Watts, Julia Morizawa, Gabriel Urbina, Eli Barazza, Alyssa Esteban, Christopher Tester, Sean Howard and the Fable & Folly team, and all of our patrons.

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Before we begin, let’s meet the Company, shall we?

In this prequel episode you’ll get to meet some of Pod’s the Thing’s usual suspects: Emma Sherr-Ziarko, Felix Trench, Beth Eyre, and Calder Shilling. Hear how the show came to be, how we all “met” Shakespeare, and what our first roles were. Some combination of the four of us appear in each episode, so it’s only fair you get to decide if you like us or not.

This episode was edited by Emma Sherr-Ziarko.

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

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Find out more about the show on our website podsthething.com and follow us on most social media @podsthething. 

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The Pod's the Thing is a Shakespeare Podcast made by Actors, to show you a glimpse behind the curtain into how we approach Shakespeare's Text. Whether you're an actor, a Shakespeare enthusiast, or you're new to the Bard, you're bound to learn something new, laugh a lot, and maybe even be moved. Coming November 12, 2025.

Created by Emma Sherr-Ziarko (Wolf 359) and Felix Trench (Wooden Overcoats), with help from our co-conspirators Beth Eyre (Wooden Overcoats), Calder Shilling, and a whole bunch of other brilliant souls. Produced by Emma Sherr-Ziarko.

This trailer features the voices of Emma Sherr-Ziarko, Jordan Cobb, Felix Trench, Calder Shilling, Beth Eyre, Chris Tester, and Caroline Mincks.

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

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