ShakesPod

By Silicon Valley Shakespeare

Silicon Valley Shakespeare is innovating, illuminating, and inspiring with a mix of exclusive performances, behind-the-scenes interviews, and an exploration into the weird and wonderful world of Willi... more

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How many episodes does ShakesPod have?

The podcast currently has 52 episodes available.

ShakesPod episodes:

August 01, 2025 Episode 46: Dear Miss Woodhouse, Please Stop--Directing the Chaos with Erin Southard
Thank you to Erin Southard for a delightful interview regarding her direction of Silicon Valley Shakespeare's production of Emma.
Additional acting by:
Mr. James Lucas
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27min
July 02, 2025 Episode 45: I've Got A Hunch He's Gonna Be King! The Two Faces of Richard III
A look at this summer's Richard III and a comparison between Shakespeare's Richard and History's Richard!

Acting Credits:
Richard III--James Lucas
Lady Anne--Doll Piccotto
Sir Thomas More--James Lucas

Poem: "Richard" by Carol Anne Duffy
Performed by James Lucas
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37min
June 02, 2025 Episode 44: Critical Hit: The Tempest Edition
Roll for initiative and prepare for a storm of epic proportions!
In this episode of Shakespod we chat with Drew Jones, Director of The Tempest at Frank Bramhill Park in San Jose, June 6-22, 2025 and find out what inspired his Dungeons & Dragons take of this epic play!!
Thank you to Drew Jones for his time and energy!
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29min
May 02, 2025 Episode 43: The Tempest and Dungeons & Dragons--It's all in the Eye of the Beholder
A first scholarly look at our 2025 Summer Free Shakespeare in the Park production of The Tempest, directed by Drew Benjamin Jones.

Actors:
James Lucas--Oberon, Puck, Prospero
Doll Piccotto--Titania, Ariel
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38min
April 01, 2025 Episode 42: Marlowe's Musings
This episode dives into the weird and wacky world of Christopher Marlowe---or does it?

Actors:
James Lucas--Sir Toby Belch, Dogberry, Lear's Fool
Doll PIccotto--Maria, Verges, King Lear
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34min
March 03, 2025 Episode 41: The Ides of Ma-ma-ma-march
Acting Credits:

Caesar and Portia: Doll Piccotto
Soothsayer: James Lucas
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24min
March 02, 2025 Episode 41: Beware the Ides of March?
What's the deal with the Ides of March? And what has it got to do with Lady Gaga's new song? Find out in this month's scintillating episode!!

Acting Credits:
Caesar and Portia: Doll Piccotto
Soothsayer: James Lucas
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24min
February 02, 2025 Episode 40: Would Shakespeare Be a Good Valentine?
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32min
December 08, 2024 Episode 39: Flipping the Script 4
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39min
October 31, 2024 Episode 38: Bard Talk--HALLOWEEN
Did Shakespeare Trick or Treat? Tune in and find out!!

Players:
Vincent Shakesprice--James Lucas
First Fairy/Juliet--Sydney
Nurse--Melissa Mei Jones
Puck--Tonya Mara

Sources:
Astonishing legends.com
'Did Shakespeare Go Trick or Treating'--Cassidy Cash:
"All Saints Day"--Britannica
'Samhain"--History.com
"Imbolc"--History.com
"Beltane"--History.com
"Lughnassa"--History.com
"Origin of Halloween"--Hauntpay.com
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33min

FAQs about ShakesPod:

How many episodes does ShakesPod have?

The podcast currently has 52 episodes available.