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 178 episodes available.

The Play's the Thing episodes:

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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49min
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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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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50min
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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57min
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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53min
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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55min
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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47min
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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59min
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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1h 8min
March 11, 2022 Henry IV, Part I: Act V
Join Tim, Heidi, and Brandon as they dig into the conclusion of this wonderful play!
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42min

FAQs about The Play's the Thing:

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

The podcast currently has 178 episodes available.

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