Great but not super accurate
Very well researched in terms of Shakespeare, but when it comes to general history, the hosts speak very authoritatively about things they are getting wrong. For example, Henry VIII only had one of his wives executed for not producing a son - the other was beheaded for suspicion of adultery. And none of his wives was ever accused of witchcraft in their lifetimes. That was made up later in the 19th century. So maybe just skip the intro episodes and dive right into the plays.
HPFan543 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/22/23
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This is my favorite podcast of all the podcasts I listen to across many subjects. The insights are unique, thoughtful, well-researched, contemporary. The two hosts clearly show how Shakespeare is still relevant. They make me want to see again Shakespeare plays I’ve seen before because I now can...Read full review »
Holling Hoodhood via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/25/23
Several full episodes are dedicated as a kind of block to discussion of each play, along with interspersed mini-episodes that provide background and context to many plays or Shakespeare's times/work/millieu. Elyse and Korey pull off an impressive balancing act of constructing substantive,...Read full review »
dhdjwofh jd via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/01/22
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