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“I’ve been looking for a podcast like this for a couple years now!
I ran through the “Shakespeare Appreciated” audible series (absolutely fantastic). It’s an annotated read through of the plays, but only the heavy hitters!
Chop Bard here covers some of the less popular plays in a contemporary...”Read full review »
Another Carpenter via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/28/24
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“I absolutely love this podcast. It’s been incredibly helpful to me in rediscovering Shakespeare after turning my back on it in high school. I love everything about this show… well, everything except the musical intro which (to me) is annoying, jarring, and wayyy too long. BUT that’s really my...”Read full review »
yrmdt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/20/24
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“I have been catching up on old shows for a while now, and it has improved my life immeasurably. I see more beauty, tragedy, and comedy in the world. Thank you!”
ebs110 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/03/24
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“This podcast is amazing. I started listening a few years ago back with episode one and have been listening consistently ever since. I read the sections that are discussed ahead of time and us I’m giving the reading in and then the fantastic commentary and presentation of the scenes. I’d always...”Read full review »
RobBr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/04/24
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“I love how this takes the confusing words and plots of Skakespeare and breaks them down into plain English.
I could do without the jarring, annoying music that begins each episode, but hey, we can’t always get what we want.”
i❤HK via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/22/23
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“They do not love that do not SHOW their love. So, here’s five stars. Love this podcast I just found two months ago (that’s been running for fifteen years). Looks like I have some catching up to do and I’ll love every second of it.
I wasn’t sure I could comprehend The Bard, but thanks to Ehren,...”Read full review »
Aaron Disney via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/16/23
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“Kinda bummed that Richard III is done, ever since I started listening to Chop Bard, like 3-4 years ago now, I’ve been waiting on this play, now I don’t want to see it finish. Great show though, enjoyed every minute of it, as always.”
Sbantajr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/31/22
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“Always reliably excellent; well-prepared, knowledgeable, professional... and FUN!”
John4689 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/08/22
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“This podcast is fantastic. The in-depth discussions of each scene allow the listener to understand and savor the plays. Ehren does his homework, and we are all the better for it.”
Mister-Doctor via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/28/21
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“Disappointed I didn’t discover this sooner. I really struggle with podcasts that feature just one person talking, but he knocks this out of the park.”
goldenageofradio via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/18/21
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“Absolutely brilliant. The best podcast I've found in a long time. Highly highly recommend!”Read full review »
ScottyDing! via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
08/06/20
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“I absolutely agree with the hosts take on hamlets to be soliloquy. To die, because if he revenges his father it’s likely to mean his death.
Hamlet is no coward, and having already planned his revenge he wouldn’t then talk about killing him self. It doesn’t make sense from a writers perspective...”Read full review »
fitterdata via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/14/20
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“This is an amazing podcast for fans of Shakespeare. I only wish I had it to look to when I have done productions of these plays”
racheljessie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/07/20
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“If I were as talented a writer as Shakespeare, I could probably come up with more to say, but the title alone expresses how I feel about this podcast! I am so glad I found it. I already have a love of Shakespeare and have even performed in a few of his plays but this deeper understanding is still...”Read full review »
anightmarefantasmic via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/16/20
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“I am am considered smart and successful by many, but I do not have the talent to learn foreign languages and Shakespeare has always seemed a foreign language to me and therefore unenjoyable to me. This podcast breaks it down for me without talking down to me.”
John C in Illinois via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/07/19
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“A super helpful study aid. The presenter talks you through every scene, line by line. It has really helped me understand plays that were new for me, and deepen understanding of more familiar ones.”
Audavian via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/01/19
“Thank you for your podcast. I’ve been teaching Twelfth Night for the first time to a bunch of Grade 9 students and this has been the most helpful resource I have found as a teacher. It’s helped me make connections between ideas and characters, and be able to confidently teach this play to teens!”
Melifonte via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/27/19
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“Best podcast on Shakespeare ever”
Kris1900000 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/16/19
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“I’m angry at myself that I’m just discovering this terrific podcast! It’s very thorough and clearly a labor of love. Informative yet entertaining too. My only minor complaint is that I wish the episodes were released more consistently (the schedule is rather sporadic). Content-wise, it’s...”Read full review »
mister strawberry via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/02/19
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“It’s so great!!! The ability to show the play from an actor’s perspective and from a literary perspective is amazing. I would recommend this highly to anyone.”
ye erduo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/04/19
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“I’ve listened to other podcasts on Shakespeare and Ehrin’s is the best. Gives great insight especially the humor. I love listening to him read parts aloud. I always look forward to the next one”
mk19999999 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/01/19
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“When revising Shakespeare, this has been excellent. The little facts and minute details really help you get a hold on the movement of the story. Thanks!”
HootyRoo via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/13/19
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“new favorite podcast! just great content!!”
jdojsiijaisiijijojoj via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/18/19
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“At last, a forum about theater arts and the living monument of Shakespeare, not lit crit pedantry”
Virgil's Jukebox via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/27/18
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“I own a Shakespeare troupe (Rose City Shakespeare Company in Portland). I always assign the podcast to my actors because it's so insightful.”Read full review »
RachelAanstad via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/21/18
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“I just discovered this podcast a few months ago, and I’m enjoying it so much! It’s one of my new favorite things, and so entertaining, insightful, and thought-provoking. I’d recommend it to anyone who has loves Shakespeare or has always wanted to give Shakespeare a try but couldn’t get into it....”Read full review »
Yourekiddingme via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/21/17
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“Taking the plays in small doses and dissecting their meaning really adds to my understanding of and appreciation for Shakespeare.”
CatetheKeesling via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/30/17
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“This is a wonderful podcast. I've gained a lot of new insights about Shakespeare and his oeuvre while listening to these Chop Bard episodes.”Read full review »
D@nG1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/17/17
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“I absolutely love this podcast! It's a terrifc way to get an in-depth look at the plays; they're always informative and I love finding out different things. What's unique about this podcast is that not only does Ehrin do a fantastic job of relating certain situations to our...”Read full review »
Joy9585 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/13/17
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“Nice mix of text and commentary. His voice a mellifluous whine.”
jrs777 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/09/17
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“Enjoyable, educational, amusing, surprising.”
JenSpreadsheet via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/06/16
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“Useful 100% for English Lit GCSE! I love this podcast so much especially with the anecdotes of the acting experience :)”
MaiadeB via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/29/16
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maps2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/26/16
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“Simply brilliant, whether you are taking your first steps into the world of Shakespeare or wanting to delve deeper into loved plays. I only hope this series continues through to the less familiar works in many series to come.”
StratfordJim via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/24/16
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“Ehren Ziegler brings Shakespeare to life in this always engaging and penetrating breakdown of The Bard's plays. You might expect a line-by-line examination that runs well longer than the plays themselves to be tedious, but it's completely absorbing and fun. Ziegler breaks the plays down...”Read full review »
dankaufman.net via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/29/16
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“Really good explanation of all aspects of the stories. Easy to listen to and understand what's happening and why. Helps bring Shakespeare to life.”Read full review »
HamstringToo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/03/16
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“This podcast really is the cure for boring Shakespeare. I discovered this podcast through another (CraftLit). While I was neutral on Shakespeare before listening to this podcast, I have become a fan of Shakespeare. For me, this podcast makes Shakespeare understandable and relatable.”
Koala750 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/08/16
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“I really want to give the podcast two stars, but I want to be fair to the host. I loved his breakdown of Romeo and Juliet. The host is amiable, and I generally like how he expresses ideas. He also dispelled some of the play’s myths and misunderstandings.
Unfortunately, things changed for the...”Read full review »
PXM1968 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/13/16
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“This is so good.. the best Shakespeare podcast I have found so far in terms of giving a complete reading of each scene of each play with extensive notes and die annotation, plus many fascinating tangents. I’ve been busy absorbing all of the back episodes so far and don’t want them to end”
un_malpaso via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/17/15
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“Another happy Craftily listener enjoys this podcast immensely. Interesting and funny, He takes us behind the scenes to show us the Bard’s intent, as well as the ways the actors can bring their own creativity to the play. Long Live Chop Bard!”
Aikidoknitter via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/07/15
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“Chop Bard is the best podcast. Finally I have developed a foundation to begin to enjoy Shakespeare. Ehren has allowed me to expand my world with his patient discussion of the plays. Thanks”
[email protected] via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/15
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“Prepping for going to see Sleep No More in New York City, I started listening to this show so I could refresh my memory of Macbeth from high school - gosh, I wish my teachers had been like this podcast - it’s fantastic. Thanks so much! Loving it. Story time, and your voice is so great and soothing!”
xokendra via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/27/14
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“Quite possibly the best podcast out there. I used to interpret for the Deaf for the American Shakespeare Center, have done graduate work in Shakespeare and Renaissance Lit, and am in awe of the solid research that Ehren does for each podcast. He makes what could be a daunting subject accessible...”Read full review »
CelebratePoe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/10/14
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“Ehren's passion and scholarship make this one of the best Shakespeare podcasts I've heard. Without leading his audience to preconceived conclusions, he sets the scene and lets the viewers make up their own mind before sharing his opinion, which is always well-researched and sound. The...”Read full review »
Rinibeth via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/14/14
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“I have used these really well considered, informative, just plain fun (!) podcasts to get ready for my roles in some of the Bard’s plays. It is a super resource! Ehren makes the plays interesting and insightful. I love the way he digs deep into the text and comes out with various “ah ha!”...”Read full review »
KnavishSprite via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/28/14
“Ehrin is a great teacher who approaches the bard with the conviction that the plays are fun and entertaining. If you had a less-than-enjoyable experience with Shakespeare in high school, you'll find that this podcast delivers what it promises: a cure for boring Shakespeare.”Read full review »
Bboxfan via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/10/14
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“I really enjoy this podcast. I've listened to all the plays and have started to listen for a second time. I pick up different perspectives each time I listen. I wish I had found this when I studied Shakespeare in high school. Hearing an experienced actor's possible interpretations has...”Read full review »
MysticZen via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/07/14
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“Chop Bard is one if my favorite podcasts and has given me a love and appreciation for the Bard. I look forward to each new podcast. Ehren does a great job reading the plays and explains them. Enjoy!”
Stitchmarker via ·
12/04/13
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