The Play's the Thing

By CiRCE Podcast Network

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 theme

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The podcast currently has 187 episodes available.

The Play's the Thing episodes:

May 26, 2023 Dr. Christopher Perrin Joins the Show, Part 2
Join Tim as he continues his Shakespeare-themed conversation with Dr. Christopher Perrin of Classical Academic Press. They tell classical jokes, wonder why people don't like Shakespeare, and liken classical education to cold swim in a strong river.
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1h 42min
May 19, 2023 Dr. Christopher Perrin Joins the Show to Discuss Teaching Shakespeare, Part 1
Join Tim in the first part of a conversation with Dr. Chris Perrin about how to teach Shakespeare, about the neglected virtue of prudence, and about the promise of classical education.

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1h 17min
May 13, 2023 A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act V
In this last act, Shakespeare gives lessons on how NOT to write a play and answers the question: What motivates more: Facts or imagination?
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40min
March 31, 2023 A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act IV
Act IV is the "hangover act." The regret act. The foggy act. So join the crew as they dig into the unsettling (but humorous) nature of these climactic scenes.
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35min
March 24, 2023 A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act III
Which Midsummer Night's character would you be and why? How the Christianizing of England might have shaped Oberon and Titania into something different from the Greek gods.
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49min
March 18, 2023 A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act II
Join Tim and the crew as they dig deeper into Midsummer!
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43min
March 10, 2023 A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act I
Join Tim, Heidi, and the Andrews as they dig into Act I of one of Shakespeare's most beloved plays: A Midsummer Night's Dream!
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52min
February 24, 2023 Did Shakespeare Write Shakespeare's Plays
For years, a handful of cranks have asserted that William Shakespeare didn't write Shakespeare's plays. Someone else (Edward de Vere, Francis Bacon?) wrote Shakespeare's plays, they claim. Impossible, right?! Tim and Sarah Jane were skeptical—until now.
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33min
February 17, 2023 The Troilus and Cressida Episode
Imagine the Beatles covering an Elvis album. Here, Shakespeare covers Homer. Should be amazing! —Except, it’s not.
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1h 8min
February 11, 2023 The Two Gentlemen of Verona
One of Shakespeare’s earliest plays includes all of his favorite tricks: Love at first sight, friends-as-rivals, and happily ever after. Featuring special guests Ian and Emily Andrews!
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1h 13min

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How many episodes does The Play's the Thing have?

The podcast currently has 187 episodes available.

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