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Why Do They Talk Like That?
By GoKidGoKids & Family
Why Do They Talk Like That? episodes
- Ep 5: "Tybalt kills Mercutio! Romeo Kills Tybalt! Shakespeare Kills Joy!"Join Danny and Quinn in the marketplace battle royale of fair Verona. It’s Capulet vs. Montague! Mano a mano, with swords in each of those manos. Don’t read the title if you don’t want spoilers! Learning terms: Pathos, Personification, and Antithesis.25 min
- Ep 4: "Friar Lawrence & Nerd Fights!"Join Danny and Quinn in the garden where poetry and bad decisions grow. Meet everyone’s favorite “helper,” Friar Lawrence, who learns about Romeo's secret, dangerous girlfriend and decides to throw them a wedding later that day. Learning terms: Soliloquy, Metaphor, and Dramatic Irony.23 min
- Ep 3: "The Balcony Scene & Cartoon Cats!"Join Danny and Quinn for Act 2 as they play a game of hide-and-seek, only to climb the ivy into Shakespeare’s most famous porch scene. Along the way, they’ll compare everything to flowers and promise not to promise. Learning terms: Assonance, Monosyllabic, and First Usage.19 min
- Ep 2: "Romeo, Meet Juliet! World, Meet Mercutio!"Join Danny and Quinn as they crash Romeo’s dad’s enemy’s party. What could possibly go right in the English language’s most famous meet-cute? Act 1 closes out with some dancing and a whole lot of Tybalt growling. Learning terms: Irony, Willing Suspension of Disbelief, Ecphonesis, and Aside.23 min
- Ep 1: Romeo and Juliet - From Brawl to BallJoin Danny and Quinn as they tackle the towering challenge of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, performing over 20 distinct characters from this timeless tragedy! Explore the early brawls and witty exchanges of Act 1, made accessible and entertaining for listeners of all ages. Learning terms: Pun, Prologue, and Foreshadowing.21 min
About Why Do They Talk Like That?
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Step into the lively world of Shakespeare's plays with "Why Do They Talk Like That?", a podcast that makes Shakespeare's complex language fun and accessible for kids and families! Join hosts Danny and…
Quinn as they tackle the mysteries of Romeo and Juliet, injecting humor and a playful spirit into their exploration of the dialogue and characters. Each episode features this energetic duo interpreting, acting out, and pondering the reasons behind Shakespeare's iconic phrases, making the content engaging for young listeners. Ideal for families looking for a new angle on classic literature and the history behind modern language, this podcast shows that you're never too young to appreciate the wit and wisdom of Shakespeare. Tune in for a mix of entertainment and education, where laughs and learning go hand in hand.