#558
Mentioned in 77 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.

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Mentioned in 77 episodes

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David Epstein
to explain how creativity often adapts existing stories rather than being wholly original.
2,259 snips
Why You Feel Overwhelmed All The Time (and how to fix it) - David Epstein - #1121
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Mark Manson
as a cautionary tale reinforcing the belief not to let teenagers fall in love.
600 snips
Romantic Love, Solved
Mentioned as the obvious play to choose when talking about how to express oneself in terms of love.
389 snips
How Did The Modern World Get So Ugly? - Sheehan Quirke - #1022
The episode is about the philosophy behind Shakespeare's play, focusing on violence, honor, love, and irrationality.
339 snips
Episode #242 ... Romeo and Juliet - William Shakespeare
Mentioned by Shiloh Brooks as giving an inaccurate picture of what love can do and be.
334 snips
Can Reading Fix Men?
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Tim Mackie
as an example of escalating family feuds.
261 snips
What Jesus Means by “Turn the Other Cheek”
Mentioned as one of the books most commonly taught to middle and high schoolers as the backbone of English literature.
257 snips
Sunday Special: The Books We Read in School
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Kevin Spacey
when discussing tragedy and lack of information.
226 snips
#432 – Kevin Spacey: Power, Controversy, Betrayal, Truth & Love in Film and Life
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Adam Jacob
, who once performed a scene from it as Kermit the Frog.
125 snips
Agentic infra changes everything (Changelog Interviews #664)
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Gilbert Cruz
as a production put out by the National Theater during the pandemic, starring Jesse Buckley and Josh O'Connor.
102 snips
Sunday Special: Bringing Broadway Home

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