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“…Hamlet is the longest play not Richard III. As “misspoken” by Tim when he was interviewed in that interview podcast.
Gotta give out correct facts if you’re teaching others.”
Caliban's Day Out via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/31/24
“Very good show. Smart people.
But……. the……. long…… pauses…… are….. umm … are…… really……. …. really distracting.
Just as reading a novel formatted like my text would get exhausting, so can it be for a listener of a podcast. I know this isn’t a Hollywood entertainment show, but I...”Read full review »
richcole99 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/15/24
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“As a teenager who’s always struggled with not reading but understanding Shakespeare this podcast has been so helpful. I love how I leave every episode with questions and ideas.”
i love kidscirner terrine via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/17/24
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“I listen to every episode because there are some which are brilliant and greatly enhance my reading of the play being discussed. The episodes with Heidi and David in particular are really great.
There are nuggets in every episode but some veer way too far from the text and focus on the...”Read full review »
zimmybob83 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/23/24
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“It’s not easy for Christians (or just normal people with a traditional moral worldview) to find podcasts about the great works of the West that aren’t unbearable. If you want to think honestly about good books instead of listening to ideologues use the hermeneutic of skepticism to shoehorn...”Read full review »
tayrollew via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/16/23
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“As a former English teacher, I wish I’d known about this podcast before!! Still, I LOVE listening to this podcast - just for fun! The camaraderie, banter, insight, and deep questions of all members of the team are delightful. They each bring a different angle of expertise, from performance to...”Read full review »
hannahbelle121 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/19/23
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“The discussion about Shakespeare’s plays is so insightful. I really appreciate that you are willing to discuss the spiritual/ Christian dimension of Shakespeare, but also his modern relevance to everyday situations. Shakespeare is brilliant and this podcast greatly illuminates that brilliance....”Read full review »
MHarris500 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/25/23
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“I’ve been listening to this podcast off and on for a few years. It has really increased my appreciation of Shakespeare. The episode where Tim talks about Shakespeare tops everything. The excerpts of the plays are well done. I can actually hear the lines very clearly and understand them more...”Read full review »
Ccstx via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/03/22
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“As a teacher of Shakespeare classes, this is an invaluable podcast. I just marvel over the genius of Shakespeare and the complexity of our created souls with every episode. Highly recommended. I appreciate the insight shared in these discussions immensely.”
Hfjdkxn jkflskxjvlldmdbxjkfksj via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/26/22
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“For a podcast that specializes in Shakespeare you sure don’t know your stuff. A simple fact check reveals that much of your information is not even historically accurate!”
booksarelife80 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/01/22
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“Guys! We have all been here before. I love how Shakespeare’s stories have relevance today. This podcast gives me peace, love and understanding through the honest voices of these scholars from how to teach it, view it and live in it today. It’s like a bridge through the past exploring the fatal...”Read full review »
loisandbee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/24/22
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“Friends, Shakespeare dare not make a villain of Henry so he is compelled to humanize him. However, poor Richard was starved
to death a cruel, not compassionate.”
linbq1992 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/27/21
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“Informative deep dives into Shakespeare’s plays. I would highly recommend for students, teachers, and actors.”
AndyJamesBoyd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/23/20
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“I love this podcast! I just wish there was a more consistent episode release schedule. I also would like the performances they reference listed In show notes. I especially enjoy Tim’s contribution as someone experienced in theatre. The clips of performances are helpful as well.”
Laurasis via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/17/20
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“Great podcast with engaging speakers. I appreciate the background information and their insights as I prepare to teach the plays to my students.”
I love chocolate ice cream via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/15/20
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“I started with their coverage of Macbeth and greatly enjoyed the episodes with just Tim and Heidi. Their banter was really easy and fun to listen to, and I learned a ton from them.
I have had a harder time getting through the episodes hosted by David. He has a tendency to ramble, interrupt, and...”Read full review »
steveosan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/24/20
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“This podcast is wonderful! I teach high school English at a classical school, and used this podcast to help me prepare for teaching Othello. The podcast is essentially a leisurely yet well-informed conversation about Shakespeare’s plays. It made the complexity and themes of the play very...”Read full review »
Becca_Lois via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/05/20
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“I would not want to teach Shakespeare without this podcast. It has brought me so much insight, and enhanced our classroom discussions tremendously. Thank you!”
Shelley W. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/15/19
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“As a lover of Shakespeare, I am pleased to recommend this podcast. They have such close, personal, thoughtful perspectives on these great plays. I first listened to and loved their episodes on Macbeth, one of my favorite Shakespeare plays. And they analyzed that play so well.
The same with King...”Read full review »
mbodk via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/13/19
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“This podcast is part of repairing and furthering my own education, and has deepened my love and knowledge not only of the Bard, but of people and the Lord.”
Texasmomto5 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/07/19
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“We are almost finished with Othello, and I realize that I’ve crossed a line in my relationship with the works of Shakespeare. This is the first of his plays that I come to with no previous experience. I read the typical four in high school: Julius Caesar, Romeo & Juliet, Hamlet, and Macbeth....”Read full review »
Redroper64 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/09/19
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“The concept is brilliant! One act of Shakespeare a week. Let's say there are 38 plays (the # is debatable). By reading and listening to the five acts of each play you could get through all the plays in four or five years. David, Tim, Andrew, Angelina, Heidi, Matt, and Brian are excellent...”Read full review »
A Living Pencil via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/06/19
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“This podcast is such a joy to me. I don’t homeschool (my baby is 31), but I’ve always wanted to know more about Shakespeare and this is simply a perfect opportunity. I appreciate so much the insights and the questions raised by the podcasters (I love ‘em all equally, but I might love Heidi more...”Read full review »
Sharon Herbitter via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/28/19
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reviewerco via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/24/19
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“Shuffling Angelina aside for someone who makes borderline vulgar comments is not a good idea. Angelina made any combination of the various guy hosts work just fine. I recommended Circe shows constantly, primarily because of Angelina.”
It couldbebetter via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/23/19
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“This is so fun! I’m learning so much-more then I did in my college literature classes! Love love love it!”
Cat11223 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/12/19
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“I originally listened to the podcast on Julius Caesar to help me prepare to teach my 13, 12, and 10 year olds. My youngest was listening to it with me in the car, and didn’t want to turn it off! So, we transitioned to listening to the podcast as a group, and then had our own discussions...”Read full review »
Mrs WHTrice via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/11/19
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“Having this podcast hold my hand act by act as I strive to develop an appreciation for Shakespeare for myself and in hopes of passing one on to my children has been just the thing I needed! Thank you for providing such a practical and helpful tool that is enjoyable as well. I look forward to...”Read full review »
I'm Sonny via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/07/19
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“Much to do about nothing! Excessive time spent on banter and minutiae”
Wirr 12 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/28/19
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“Just started to listen to this broadcast. I’m at King Lear, Act 3. I really hope in the podcasts going forward that the banter is significantly less than it is in these podcasts related to Lear.
Further, it is really hard to believe how many times what are supposed to be educated men say the...”Read full review »
rlc161 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/13/19
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“I struggled with Shakespeare in high school and college, even though I was in honors classes. This podcast is such a great resource--I now understand why Shakespeare is so beloved and am (hopefully) passing that love on to my children.”
Pageta via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/09/19
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“Although I don’t have to write papers for each play as I listen, I feel like I’m learning more about the plays than I did back when I took Shakespeare in college. The insight is incredible. Also as you listen you get a better idea of what it means that a classical education is about seeking the...”Read full review »
orthodoxmother via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/15/18
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“I don’t always have time to do the reading, but I just love listening anyway.”
Momma&Architect via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/05/18
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Father of Phineas via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/12/18
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“I really anticipate these each week. I’m learning how to dive so much deeper into Shakespeare’s works and get fuller enjoyment out of them!”
Happiness Now via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/06/18
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“Thoroughly enjoying this new podcast now in my own continuing education, and looking forward to having these episodes as a resource as I teach my children how to love Shakespeare.”
MostlyModernMarmee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/02/18
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“I have so enjoyed the first few episodes of The Play's the Thing! I have been able to understand the genius of Shakespeare better, and it is fun to think of the different ways the characters could be represented in the theatre. Great work guys! I am looking forward to reading through each...”Read full review »
Tara H. NE via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/01/18
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“I’ve so enjoyed the first few episodes! This podcast has given me the push I needed to actually read Shakespeare and I’m loving it. I appreciate the thoughtful discussion and it’s definitely enriching my beginner-level reading of Shakespeare.”
KristiMelton via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/30/18
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