Protest Too Much: A Shakespeare Showdown

Maryam Grace and Robbie Capaldi join host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to argue which of Shakespeare's characters would be the best roommate!

Maryam proposes Maria (Twelfth Night), Robbie proposes Portia (Merchant of Venice), and they have Stephanie argue for the Macbeths! 

Vote for who you think should be the winner on our Google Form - linked also on Facebook (/p2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod)!

You can find Maryam on twitter and directing Pericles with The Show Must Go Online on Wednesday 10 Feburary at 7pm GMT - check their twitter for ticket information!

You can find Robbie on twitter and through his fight reel company Actors' Fight Reels!

Huge news! We're on Patreon now! Make sure to check out our reward tiers and keep in mind: the first 10 patrons will receive a Protest too Much die cut vinyl sticker!! We appreciate your support every time you listen, and can't wait to keep moving forward on this journey with y'all!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

Liza Graham joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to argue which of Shakespeare's characters would be the most fun Aunt/Uncle!

Liza proposes Pandarus, and has Stephanie argue for King Lear!

Vote for who you think should be the winner on our Google Form - linked also on Facebook (/p2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod)!

You can find Liza online on twitter!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

Emily Gilson joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to argue which of Shakespeare's families would have the best Reality TV Show!

Emily proposes Richard III et al, and has Stephanie argue for Hamlet & crew!

Vote for who you think should be the winner on our Google Form - linked also on Facebook (/p2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod)!

You can find Emily online on her website or on twitter / facebook!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

Julia Walker Wyson joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to argue which of Shakespeare's siblings is the tightest pair!

Julia proposes Guiderius and Arviragus (Cymbeline) has Stephanie argue for Edmund and Edgar (King Lear)!

Vote for who you think should be the winner on our Google Form - linked also on Facebook (/p2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod)!

You can find Julia online on twitter with her company: Shakespeare Youth Festival!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

Stephanie Crugnola dives into each of the Season 1 topics this week to explain who she would've chosen for each episode matchup and why! 

Share your own thoughts on Facebook (/p2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod) and let us know who you would've picked! Also, guessing is still open for our Secret Shakespeare riddle contest, so make sure to fill out the Google Form before midnight EST on 1/6

If you're interested in being a guest for season 2 or beyond, email us at [email protected]! 

Happy New Year!!

Merry Christmas Eve Shaxpals!!

Most importantly, please make sure to check out the shows of each of our guests:

Kurt Boutin: Nook's Tavern (show / facebook / twitter), FTH Beyond (website / facebook) , Story Time with Kurt (show / facebook )

Charles McFall: Almost Daily Discourse (show / facebook / twitter )

Britany VanBrakle: Surviving Life (instagram / facebook / twitter )

Rob Mulligan: Good Stuf with Rob and Nick (show / facebook / twitter ), Adventure Incorporated ( facebook / twitter )

Amanda O'Donnell: Sassy Asides (tiktok / instagram / twitter )

Tony P Henderson: Tony P Oddcast (YouTube / facebook / website), Almost Daily Discourse 

Emily Swan: A Swan Named Emily (twitch / twitter ), Doodle Crew 

Anthony Reed: Adventure Incorporated (website / show / twitch ), Ask the Pokedexpert (show / facebook / twitter )

Philip D Keating: Botched: A DnD Podcast (website / twitch / facebook / twitter ), Almost Daily Discourse, Nook's Tavern

Cara DiPietro: F*ck The Broadway Body (show / instagram  )

Jay Agbaje: NaijaNerds (website / facebook / twitter )

Nate Lopez: 91 Donkey Lane (show / facebook / instagram )

Ellicia Elliott joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to argue which of Shakespeare's couples would have the strongest marriage!

Ellicia proposes the Macbeths and has Stephanie argue for Oberon and Titania!

Vote for who you think should be the winner on our Google Form - linked also on Facebook (/p2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod)!

You can find Ellicia on her website or on twitter or with her company The Rude Mechanicals (twitter!)!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

Andy Letai joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to argue which of Shakespeare's characters would win the Bachelor(ette)!

Andy argues for Viola from Twelfth Night and has Stephanie argue Roderigo from Othello!

Vote for who you think should be the winner on our Google Form - linked also on Facebook (/p2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod)!

You can find Andy online on twitter or through his DnD show Ship of Fools!

We are grateful for each of you - thank you for joining this ride with us!!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to good around with Shakespeare! Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

Max Kreisky joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to argue which of Shakespeare's characters would be the best wingman!

Max proposes Trinculo from The Tempest and has Stephanie argue Puck from A Midsummer Night's Dream!

Vote for who you think should be the winner on our Google Form - linked also on Facebook (/p2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod)!

You can find Max online on twitter or through his shows: Wizard Seeking Wizard, True Tales of the Illuminati, Anachronismo, and Wizard Boys!

We are grateful for each of you - thank you for joining this ride with us!!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to good around with Shakespeare! Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

Ian Doescher joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to argue which of Shakespeare's families we'd most want to spend Thanksgiving with!

Ian proposes a Friendsgiving of Prince Hal, Falstaff, and the tavern crew from Henry IV part 1, and has Stephanie argue for Titus Andronicus' final banquet!

Vote for who you think should be the winner on our Google Form - linked also on Facebook (/p2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod)!

You can find Ian online on twitter, facebook, or on his website! Buy his books! They're truly incredible!

We are grateful for each of you - thank you for joining this ride with us!!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to good around with Shakespeare! Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!