Protest Too Much: A Shakespeare Showdown

Protest Too Much: A Shakespeare Showdown

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Protest Too Much: A Shakespeare Showdown episodes

  • 1.7 "Best Wooing Scene" Julia G

    Julia Giolzetti joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to argue which of Shakespeare's wooing scenes is the best!

    Julia proposes Romeo and Juliet's balcony scene and has Stephanie argue for Kate and Petruchio's first meeting (Taming of the Shrew)!

    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 or with her company Sofa Shakespeare (twitter!), or you can buy her a coffee!

    We are trying to get to 1000 downloads by Thanksgiving - so tag a friend who you think will enjoy the show!

    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)!

    32 min
  • 1.6 "Best Wedding" Emily Z

    Emily Zentis joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to argue which wedding of Shakespeare couples you'd most want to be invited to!

    Emily proposes Maria and Sir Toby (Twelfth Night) and has Stephanie argue for Miranda and Ferdinand (Tempest)!

    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 with her company Empty Kettle Productions!

    Please remember to rate/review/subscribe/share!

    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)!

    23 min
  • 1.5 "Best Blind Date" William D

    **Please note! There are some swear words in this one!!**

    William DeMeritt joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to argue which of Shakespeare's characters would be the best blind date!

    William proposes Don Pedro (Much Ado) and has Stephanie argue for Don John (Much Ado)!

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

    You can find William online on his website or twitter!

    Please remember to rate/review/subscribe/share!

    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)!

    25 min
  • 1.4 "Best Tinder Bio" Sarah G

    Sarah Gruber joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to argue which of Shakespeare's characters would have the best tinder profile!

    Sarah proposes Mercutio (Romeo and Juliet) and has Stephanie argue for ..... Hamlet.........

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

    You can find Sarah online at sarahrose.g

    Please remember to rate/review/subscribe/share!

    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)!

    16 min
  • 1.3 "Cringiest Couple" Julie M

    Julie Martis joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to argue Shakespeare's Cringiest Couple!

    Julie proposes Hero and Claudio (Much Ado About Nothing) and has Stephanie argue for Rosalind and Orlando (As You Like It)

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

    You can find Julie online at @JulieMartis!

    Please remember to rate/review/subscribe/share, and join us on October 24 at 7pm eastern for our first Type Fight Night! Watch at: twitch.tv/srsbiz_network

    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)!

    24 min
  • 1.2 "Most Independent" Victor T

    Victor Terry joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to debate which character has the strength and independence to thrive outside of a relationship. 

    Victor proposes three options for this character - Lady Macbeth, Ophelia, and Desdemona! 

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

    You can find Victor on Instagram at Real_Victor_Terry!

    Please remember to rate/review/subscribe/share, and join us on October 24 at 7pm eastern for our first Type Fight Night! Watch at: twitch.tv/srsbiz_network

    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)!

    21 min
  • 1.1 "Best Cross Play Couple" Amanda O

    Amanda O'Donnell joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to debate which two characters from separate Shakespeare plays would make the best couple!

    She fights for Helena (Midsummer) and Silvius (As You Like It), and gives Stephanie Lady Macbeth and Dogberry (Much Ado) to defend!

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

    You can find Amanda on Twitter at SassyAsides or MillennialShax!

    Please remember to rate/review/subscribe/share!!

    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)!

    Please remember to rate/review/subscribe/share!!

    23 min
  • Interlude 1: "Hamlet Adaptations" Kelly A.

    Kelly Aliano joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to talk through film adaptations of Hamlet! It's a total nerd-fest and was so much fun to record!

    We cover David Tennant to  Laurence Olivier, Mel Gibson to Ethan Hawke, and even throw a little Hamlet II in there for good measure. 

    Make sure to let us know what your favorite Hamlet films are on our Facebook (/p2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod)!

    And fill out this Google Form to take part in our first stream as we fight "types" in Shakespeare plays! 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)!

    Please remember to rate/review/subscribe/share!!

    32 min
  • 0.7 "Season 0 Recap" Steph
    Stephanie Crugnola dives into each of the Season 0 topics this week to explain who she would've chosen for each episode matchup and why!
    She shares her picks for: Best Couple, Best Family, Best Clown, Best Villain, Best Leader, and Best Magical Character!
    Share your own thoughts on Facebook (/p2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod) and let us know who you would've picked! If you're interested in being a guest for season 2 or beyond, email us at [email protected]!
    Also, make sure to check out The Show Must Go Online and their playlist of past shows, then sign up for future performances!
    Please remember to rate/review/subscribe/share!!
    18 min
  • 0.6 "Best Magical Character" Anneliese F

    Anneliese Friend joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to debate which of Shakespeare's Magical Characters is the best!

    She fights for Puck from Midsummer and gives Stephanie Ariel from The Tempest to defend!

    Vote for the winner on our Google Form - linked also on Facebook (/P2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod)!

    And check out The Baron's Men - the theatre in Austin both Anneliese and Stephanie work with - on Facebook and Twitter! Stay tuned for details on their Spooky October Show!

    Please remember to rate/review/subscribe/share!!

    25 min

About Protest Too Much: A Shakespeare Showdown

From the publisher's feed

A 'Shakespeare Showdown' podcast that pits host Stephanie Crugnola against a different guest each week! They'll battle 'best of's in Shakespeare's canon and listeners get to vote on the winner!