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Mentioned in 29 episodes
Romeo and Juliet
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Romeo and Juliet, written by William Shakespeare, is a tragic play that tells the story of two young lovers, Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet, who fall in love despite the long-standing feud between their families.
The play explores themes of love, hate, fate, and the destructive nature of the families' vendetta.
After secretly marrying, the lovers face numerous challenges, including the death of Romeo's friend Mercutio and his subsequent banishment.
A failed plan to reunite the lovers leads to their tragic deaths, ultimately bringing peace between their families.
The play is renowned for its poetic language, passionate romance, and violent conflict, making it one of the world's most beloved and enduring stories.
The play explores themes of love, hate, fate, and the destructive nature of the families' vendetta.
After secretly marrying, the lovers face numerous challenges, including the death of Romeo's friend Mercutio and his subsequent banishment.
A failed plan to reunite the lovers leads to their tragic deaths, ultimately bringing peace between their families.
The play is renowned for its poetic language, passionate romance, and violent conflict, making it one of the world's most beloved and enduring stories.
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Mentioned in 29 episodes
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as an example of escalating family feuds.


Tim Mackie

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Mentioned as one of the books most commonly taught to middle and high schoolers as the backbone of English literature.

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when discussing tragedy and lack of information.

Kevin Spacey

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#432 – Kevin Spacey: Power, Controversy, Betrayal, Truth & Love in Film and Life
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as a production put out by the National Theater during the pandemic, starring Jesse Buckley and Josh O'Connor.

Gilbert Cruz

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Sunday Special: Bringing Broadway Home
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in a discussion about the uniqueness of Shakespeare and the reasons why there hasn't been another writer of his caliber.

Misha Saul


Tyler Cowen

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Kvetching with Tyler Cowen
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as part of a list of commonly assigned books in middle and high school English classes.


Toby Howell

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Mentioned by James Shapiro in relation to marriage markets in Elizabethan times.

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Why Did You Marry That Person? (Ep. 511 Replay)
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when asking, what's in a name and how it can affect relationships.

Jared Halverson

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D&C 115-120 - Sacred Sacrifices
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in the context of a radio soap opera used in her research in Rwanda.


Betsy Levy Paluck

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How to fight prejudice with Betsy Levy Paluck
Mentioned by John Hegarty as an example of a great story expressed in different forms.

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Inside the creative mind of John Hegarty
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as a book she received from the summer reading program at the library.


Ashley C. Ford

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How to love your complicated family (w/ Ashley C. Ford)
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as an example of a Greco-Roman tragedy, similar to the rise and fall of the Mediterranean.

Rudyard Lynch

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Explaining the Mediterranean's Decline
Mentioned when discussing a new version of it being translated into Welsh.

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as a play from Shakespeare included in the curriculum, where students write about its relevance today.

Christina Cover

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Mentioned by Dr. Paul Edmondson when discussing Shakespeare's relationship with his children, specifically his daughter Susanna.

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William Shakespeare: life of the week
Mentioned by James Shapiro when discussing Shakespeare's portrayal of marriage markets in Romeo and Juliet.

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511. Why Did You Marry That Person?
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when discussing whether knowing the ending of a story beforehand enhances or diminishes the experience.


Marina Hyde

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Strictly's Secret Weapon
Mentioned during a discussion of movies to recommend to Gen Z.

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Episode 783 | "Dimatapped"
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to explain how Shakespeare's use of "soft" differs from its modern meaning.

Mignon Fogarty

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Shakespeare's ‘wherefore’ and other false friends. The language of fear. A Tom.
Mentioned in the context of discussing Shakespeare's plays and their generic characteristics.

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Antony and Cleopatra


