The Play's the Thing

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The Play's the Thing episodes

December 02, 2022 The Life of Shakespeare: Part One
William Shakespeare is the most celebrated dramatist in the English language, perhaps any language. But who was the man behind the plays? Part one of two.
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1 hr 27 min
November 25, 2022 All's Well That Ends Well: Q&A
Join the "All's Well" crew as they answer listener questions!
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49 min
November 10, 2022 All's Well That End's Well: Act V
Do we believe in the sincerity of the marriage that ends this play? Were Matt's predictions correct? Is it true that all's well that end's well? Join us as we discuss Act V of this fascinating play.
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1 hr
November 03, 2022 All's Well That end's Well: Act IV
On this episode we discuss, “Does Shakespeare believe too strongly in marriage?” Plus, predictions about what will happen at the end. Will Parolles be redeemed? Will Bertram undergo a metanoia?
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50 min
October 27, 2022 All's Well That Ends Well: Act III
In which we discuss whether anyone is honorable in this play? Plus, two traps are set. One for a cad, one for our protagonist.
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57 min
October 12, 2022 All's Well That Ends Well: Act II
During Act II, we ask, “Why does Helena love Bertram? He’s — a jerk, right?” Plus, pronunciation advice on those tricky French names.
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53 min
September 30, 2022 All's Well That Ends Well: Act I
Welcome to our discussion of another play that’s created centuries of controversy! On this episode, we meet our virtuous heroine and her confused love-interest and we also ask, why is this a comedy?
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55 min
September 21, 2022 Henry IV, Part 2
Is this sequel closer to the Godfather II or Gremlins II? Plus a new member joins the team! And remembrances of the queen.
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47 min
May 26, 2022 Shakespeare After an Apocalypse
Shakespeare after an apocalypse! In this very special episode, Tim discusses Station 11 -- both Emily St. John Mande's book and the HBO adaptation, with special guest Josiah Martens.
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59 min
April 06, 2022 Henry IV, Part 1: Q&A
Join Tim and the gang (that is the official band name) as they answer your questions about Henry IV, Part I!
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1 hr 8 min

About The Play's the Thing

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The Play's the Thing is the ultimate podcast resource for lovers of Shakespeare. Dedicating six episodes to each play (one per act, plus a Q&A episode), this podcast explores the…