The Play's the Thing
Episodes
Henry IV, Part I: Act I
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Henry IV, part I is one of Shakespeare's most underrated plays, one full of speech-making and fascinating characters, and historical complexity such t...
The Taming of the Shrew: Q&A
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In which we answer your questions about Shakespeare's complicated comedy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Taming of the Shrew: Act V
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here we are, once again, at the end of a Shakespeare play. Its time to discuss the fall out, the ending, the lasting implications of the story -- and ...
The Taming of the Shrew: Act IV
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Act IV, is always the crucial act in a Shakespeare play, and its not different in The Taming of the Shrew, so join Tim and co. as they dig into this i...
The Taming of the Shrew: Act III
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to dive in to act three of The Taming of the Shrew! Join the crew as they continue to discuss what makes this play complicated, controversia...
The Taming of the Shrew: Act II
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Tim, Matt, and Nora as they dig into act 2 of Shakespeare's controversial play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Taming of the Shrew: Act I
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Taming of the Shrew is a bit of a controversial play and here in this conversation about act one, Tim and his very special guests delve into the q...
Hamlet: Q&A
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Tim, Heidi, and Andrew as they answer your questions about Hamlet! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hamlet: Act V
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Tim, Heidi, and Andrew as they discuss the concluding act to Shakespeare's masterpiece, an act in which we get the famous graveyard scene and the...
Hamlet: Act IV
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Tim, Heidi, and Andrew as they dig into the crucial fourth act of Hamlet. They discuss Laertes coming the fore, Ophelia's tragic demise, Claudius...
Hamlet: Act III
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Tim, Heidi, and Andrew as they dive into the crucial, famous third act of Hamlet. In this episode they discuss the "to be or not to be" speech, C...
Hamlet: Act II
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Tim, Heidi, and Andrew as they dive into the drama of Hamlet, Act II! They discuss the way everyone is watching everyone else in this act, Pelon...
Hamlet: Act I
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's finally time to discuss the grandaddy of all of Shakespeare's plays! That's right, it's time for Hamlet and Tim, Heidi, and special guest Andrew ...
Family's First Shakespeare
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this special episode, Tim's brother, sister, and mom join him to remember their first encounter with Shakespeare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
Cymbeline Special Episode
15 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tim McIntosh and special guest Madelaine Wheeler discuss one of Shakespeare's weirdest plays. What sort of play is Cymbeline? A comed...
Romeo + Juliet: Q&A
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Tim, Heidi, and Sarah Jane are answering your questions about Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
Romeo + Juliet: Act V
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Tim, Heidi, and Sarah-Jane as they discuss love and death, the differences between Romeo and Juliet as they encounter death, personal and public ...
Romeo + Juliet: Act IV
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Act IV of Romeo and Juliet examines the fallout from Tybalt and Mercutio's violent deaths. Join Tim, Heidi, and Sarah-Jane as they discuss Shakespeare...
Romeo + Juliet: Act III
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Tim, Heidi, and Sarah-Jane as they discuss Mercutio and Tybalt's death and Romeo's fleeing in exile. Plus, they take up the question, what is "th...
Romeo + Juliet: Act II
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Tim, Heidi, and Sarah-Jane as they discuss Mercutio, Friar Lawrence, fate and fortune, the famous balcony scene, and what actually is in a name, ...
Romeo + Juliet: Act I
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Tim, Heidi, and Sarah-Jane as they dive into one of Shakespeare's greatest and most misunderstood plays. Listen as they rhapsodize over Shakespea...
James Shapiro and Shakespeare in a Divided America
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, noted author James Shapiro joins the show to discuss his new book, Shakespeare in a Divide America. Dr. Shapiro and Tim discuss Donal...
Richard II: Q&A
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Heidi and Tim as they answer your questions about Richard II! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Richard II: Act V
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Tim and Heidi as they discuss medieval courts intrigue, Richard's marriage, his psychological identity, and what makes a king a king. They also e...
Richard II: Act IV
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Heidi and Tim for a discussion about King Richard's psychology, the vice that caused his downfall, and the impact on a nation of a peaceful (or n...
Richard II: Act III
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Heidi and Tim as they discuss turning points found in Act III, the mirror of kings, and Richard's moving poetry. The Play's the Thing is produced...
Richard II: Act II
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In which John of Gaunt delivers one of Shakespeare's most famous speeches. Join Heidi White and Tim McIntosh for another insightful deep dive into one...
Richard II: Act I
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're back and ready to dig deep into another of Shakespeare's compelling histories: Richard II -- the first part of Shakespeare's Henriad. In this ep...
The Merchant of Venice: Q&A
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In which Tim, Heidi, and Sarah-Jane answer your questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Merchant of Venice: Bonus Conversation with Sparky Roberts
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Was Shakespeare anti-semitic? In this bonus episode, Tim chats about this question with special guest Judith "Sparky" Roberts. Sparky comes from a Jew...
The Merchant of Venice: Act V
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Tim, and Heidi, and Sarah-Jane as they wrap up their conversation of Shakespeare's classic play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
The Merchant of Venice: Act IV
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Act IV is usually the key act in any Shakespeare play, and The Merchant of Venice isn't any different. Join Tim, Heidi, and Sarah-Jane as they explore...
The Merchant of Venice: Act III
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Tim, Heidi, and Sarah-Jane as they dive Into the always-important third act of The Merchant of Venice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
The Merchant of Venice: Act II
18 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Tim, Heidi, and Sarah-Jane as they discuss Shakespeare's exploration of the folly of people who are put to the test, Bossanio's role (and his nam...
The Merchant of Venice: Act I
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Tim, Heidi, and Sarah-Jane as they dive into Shakespeare's great play, The Merchant of Venice. In this episode, they discuss the character of Por...
Coriolanus: Q&A
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Tim and Sarah-Jane as they answer your questions about Shakespeare's most underrated play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
Coriolanus: Act V
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tim and Sarah-Jane are back as they discuss the final scenes of this great Shakespearean tragedy. Topics of conversation include the desperate measure...
Coriolanus: Act IV
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Tim and Sarah-Jane discuss Act IV of Coriolanus, focusing in particular on some ancient Roman history (especially the Roman Republic),...
Coriolanus: Act III
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Tim and Sarah-Jane dive deeper into Shakespeare's underrated tragedy by comparing some of the great performances of the play, explorin...
Coriolanus: Act II
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Tim McIntosh and Sarah-Jane Bentley for a spirited discussion about one of Shakespeare's underrated (but most interesting) plays, Coriolanus...
Coriolanus: Act I
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Tim McIntosh and Sarah-Jane Bentley for a spirited discussion about one of Shakespeare's underrated (but most interesting) plays, Coriolanus. In ...
As You Like It: Bonus Episode
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, Tim chats with four first-time student-actors about their experience performing scenes from As You Like It and other Shakespear...
As You Like It: Act V
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to this series on Shakespeare's classic comedy, As You Like It! In this series Tim and Heidi discuss love and disorder in Shakespearean c...
As You Like It: Act IV
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to this series on Shakespeare's classic comedy, As You Like It! In this series Tim and Heidi discuss love and disorder in Shakespearean c...
As You Like It: Act III
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to this series on Shakespeare's classic comedy, As You Like It! In this series Tim and Heidi discuss love and disorder in Shakespearean c...
As You Like It: Act II
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to this series on Shakespeare's classic comedy, As You Like It! In this series Tim and Heidi discuss love and disorder in Shakespearean c...
As You Like It: Act I
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our new series on Shakespeare's classic comedy, As You Like It! In this series Tim and Heidi discuss love and disorder in Shakespearean com...
Bonus Episode: A conversation with an actor and director
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, Tim chats with Emma Firminger and Jared Mack of the Bear Creek School drama program. They recently put on The Tempest, so Tim i...
The Tempest: Q&A
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join Heidi and Tim as they answer your questions about The Tempest! And remember, when you rate and review the show wherever you listen to podcasts yo...
The Tempest: Act V
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join Heidi and Tim, as they come to the end of The Tempest, tying all the threads together. And remember, if you like this show, it helps when you rat...
The Tempest: Act IV
21 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Shakespeare Act IV is often the key to the play, and that's certainly true of The Tempest, so join Heidi and Tim as they dive in. And remember to r...
The Tempest: Act III
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tim and Heidi are back and they're chatting about act 3 of The Tempest. They offer some micro close readings of key speeches, discuss the classical al...
The Tempest: Act II
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Heidi and Tim are back to discuss Act II of Shakespeare's The Tempest. They discuss how Shakespeare mirrors the soul and society on the island, Plato...
The Tempest: Act I
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into one Shakespeare's most famous and beloved plays with Tim McIntosh and Heidi White, as they set the stage for The Tempest. They discuss the p...
Othello: Q&A
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for listener questions! Join Heidi and Tim as they wrap up their conversation about Shakespeare's tragedy by answering you questions. And re...
Othello: Act V
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for the fall-out. Tim and Sarah-Jane are back, as they discuss Act V of Shakespeare's tragedy, Othello. Remember, you can join the conversa...
Othello: Act IV
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tim and Sarah-Jane are back with further conversation about Shakespeare's Othello. This episode covers the all-important Act IV. Hosted on Acast. Se...
Othello: Act III
05 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join Tim and Sarah-Jane Bentley as they continue their conversation about Shakespeare's Tragedy, Othello, focusing this week on act iii. Hosted on Ac...
Othello: Act II
28 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tim and Sarah-Jane are back (sans David this week) and they're chatting about the drama of Othello Act II. Conversation explores the way Desdemona's c...
Othello: Act I
20 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Play's the Thing is back! In this episode David, Tim, and special guest Sarah-Jane Bentley, a teacher in England and a CiRCE friend, dive into Sha...
Macbeth: Q&A
07 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which David, Tim, and Heidi answer listener questions about Macbeth. Remember: Subscribe, rate, review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
Macbeth: Act V
25 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the conclusion of this series on Macbeth. In this conversation David, Heidi, and Tim explore the madness of the play's primary characters, ...
Macbeth: Act IV
18 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics of conversation include the return of the witches and the way the witch scenes in Act I.I and Act IV.I mirror each other, what the play would b...
Macbeth: Act III
30 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to this ongoing discussion of Shakespeare's tragedy, Macbeth. Topics of conversation include act III turning points, the presence fo supe...
Macbeth: Act II
18 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join David, Heidi, and Tim as they dive ever-deeper into the Macbeth family treachery. Conversation touches on Macbeth's mental state, Shakespeare's f...
Macbeth: Act I
11 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Play's the Thing, where we discuss Shakespeare's canon, one act at a time. In this episode, David, Tim, and Heidi dive into one of...
Julius Caesar: Act V
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you The Classic Learning Test - a fantastic alternative to the ACT and SAT. Learn more at cltexam.com. Welcome back to The ...
Julius Caesar: Act IV
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Play's the Thing, where Heidi, Matt, and Brian discussing Julius Caesar. This episode is all about act IV and topics of conversati...
Julius Caesar: Act III
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Play's the Thing where we're talking Shakespere one act at a time. This week, Heidi, Matt, and Brian discuss Julius Caesar, Act II...
Julius Caesar: Act II
19 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Play's the Thing where contributors from the Close Reads Podcast Network discuss Shakespeare's canon one act at a time. In this ep...
Julius Caesar: Act I
11 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Play's the Thing. In this episode, Heidi White, Matt Bianco, and Brian Phillips kick off conversation on Julius Caesar, focusing o...
Henry V: Act V
14 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join Heidi and David for the conclusion of their conversation about Shakespeare's classic history play, Henry V. Conversation explores King Henry's ho...
Henry V: Act IV
07 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Play's the Thing! Join David and Heidi as they continue their conversation about Shakespeare's legendary history play, Henry ...
Henry V: Act III
30 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Play's the Thing! Join David and Heidi as they continue their conversation about Shakespeare's legendary history play, Henry ...
Henry V: Act II
23 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Play's the Thing! Join David and Heidi as they continue their conversation about Shakespeare's legendary history play, Henry V. Co...
Henry V: Act I
14 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Play's the Thing! Join David and Heidi as they kick off a conversation about Shakespeare's legendary history play, Henry V. Conver...
Much Ado About Nothing: Act V
10 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join Andrew Kern and Angelina Stanford for the conclusion of their discussion about Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. If you like this show rememb...
Much Ado About Nothing: Act IV
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Play's the Thing, Andrew Kern and Angelina Stanford discuss Act IV of Much Ado About Nothing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
Much Ado About Nothing: Act III
27 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Play's the Thing where Andrew Kern and Angelina Stanford are discussing Act 3 of Much Ado About Nothing. Conversation touches on h...
Much Ado About Nothing: Act II
18 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Play's the Thing, a podcast dedicated to an ongoing examination and celebration of Shakespeare's entire canon. In this episode, Angelin...
Much Ado About Nothing: Act I
12 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Play's the Thing, a podcast dedicated to an ongoing examination and celebration of Shakespeare's entire canon. In this episode, David, ...
King Lear: Q&A
29 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Play's the Thing, David, Tim, and Matt answer listener questions about King Lear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
King Lear: Act V
21 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Play's the Thing, a podcast dedicated to an ongoing examination and celebration of Shakespeare's entire canon. In this episode, David, ...
King Lear: Act IV
13 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Play's the Thing, a podcast dedicated to an ongoing examination and celebration of Shakespeare's entire canon. In this episode, David, ...
King Lear: Act III
07 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Play's the Thing, a podcast dedicated to an ongoing examination and celebration of Shakespeare's entire canon. In this episode, Matt Bi...
King Lear: Act II
29 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Play's the Thing, a podcast dedicated to an ongoing examination and celebration of Shakespeare's entire canon. In this episode, David K...
King Lear: Act I, Scenes 2-5
23 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Play's the Thing, a podcast dedicated to an ongoing examination and celebration of Shakespeare's entire canon. In this episode, David K...
King Lear: Act I, Scene 1
18 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the premier episode of The Play's the Thing, a podcast dedicated to an ongoing examination and celebration of Shakespeare's entire canon. I...
Twelfth Night: Q&A
29 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Transferred from Close Reads. Welcome back to Close Reads, where David, Angelina, and Tim are discussing listener questions about Twelfth Night. Topic...
Twelfth Night: Act V
22 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Transferred from Close Reads. Join Angelina, Tim, and David as they continue to discuss William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. Topics include where Twel...
Twelfth Night: Act IV
15 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Transferred from Close Reads. Join Angelina, Tim, and David as they continue to discuss William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. Topics include Shakespear...
Twelfth Night: Act III
09 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join Angelina, Tim, and David as they continue to discuss William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. Topics include Shakespeare's approach to structure, ide...
Twelfth Night: Act II
01 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Transferred from Close Reads Podcast. Join Angelina, Tim, and David as they continue conversation on William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. To...
Twelfth Night: Act I
24 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Transferred from Close Reads Podcast. Join Angelina, Tim, and David as they kickoff conversation on William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. Topics includ...
Welcome to The Play's the Thing
23 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Play's the Thing: a show for Shakespeare lovers. Subscribe now so you're ready to Episode 1 when we launch a discussion of King Lear! H...