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Mentioned in 12 episodes
Richard III
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The play, part of Shakespeare's 'first tetralogy,' depicts Richard's ruthless ambition and his use of deception, manipulation, and violence to become King Richard III. After the death of his brother, King Edward IV, Richard orchestrates the deaths of his nephews, court noblemen, and other opposition to secure the throne.
His reign is marked by terror and eventually leads to his downfall when Henry Tudor, Earl of Richmond, challenges his claim and defeats him at the Battle of Bosworth Field.
Richmond then becomes King Henry VII, ending the Wars of the Roses and starting the Tudor dynasty.
His reign is marked by terror and eventually leads to his downfall when Henry Tudor, Earl of Richmond, challenges his claim and defeats him at the Battle of Bosworth Field.
Richmond then becomes King Henry VII, ending the Wars of the Roses and starting the Tudor dynasty.
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Mentioned in 12 episodes
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when discussing the documentary Now in the Wings on a World Stage.


Lex Fridman

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#432 – Kevin Spacey: Power, Controversy, Betrayal, Truth & Love in Film and Life
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while discussing the historical context of Shakespeare's Richard III.


Tom Holland


Dominic Sandbrook

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131. Burgundy: Europe's forgotten superpower
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when discussing McGonagall's admiration for Shakespeare.


Tim Harford

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"Genius Still Unrecognised" - The Worst Poet in the World
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in the context of a shared line in two of Shakespeare's plays.


Ryan Holiday

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Do You Practice For Rejection? | A Little Knowledge Is Dangerous
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in the context of Shakespearean acting class.

Cecil Baldwin

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266 - The Return of Poetry Week
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when referring to Richard III's role in Clarence's death.


Matt Lewis

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The Tower of London
Mentioned throughout the podcast as a source of insights on leadership and power dynamics.

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Shakespeare on How Leaders Rise, Rule, and Fall
Mentioned as a source of wisdom on leadership, both good and bad.

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Veep show: America meets J.D. Vance
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during a discussion about favorite characters and plays.


Peter Kreeft

Episode 225: Humilty, Time Travel and Philosphy with Peter Kreeft
Mentioned for his portrayal of Richard III, which is considered Tudor propaganda.

Print the Legend
Mentioned by Kenneth Kukier as a source of wisdom on leadership, highlighting both good and bad examples from his plays.

Veep show: America meets J.D. Vance
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when discussing Shakespeare's works on the War of the Roses.


Gary Arndt

The War of the Roses
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as the author of a book that sparked her interest in King Richard III.

Philippa Langley

197. Finding King Richard III with Philippa Langley (Part 1)
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when discussing a role he played at Steppenwolf Theatre.

Michael Patrick Thornton

FT Weekend: How Shakespeare gave actor Michael Patrick Thornton his life back
Mentioned by Jordan B. Peterson in relation to the limitations of evildoers without ideology.

142. Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn (Existentialism)
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as examples of Shakespearean plays where characters express disbelief.


Ryan Holiday

You Must Think It
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as a great biography of Richard III, considered definitive for many Ricardians.


Tom Holland

139. The Princes in the Tower Part 2
Mentioned as the playwright whose works were considered for adaptation by Orson Welles, including "King Lear", "Richard III", "The Merchant of Venice", "Measure for Measure", and "Julius Caesar"

The Cinema of Orson Welles by Peter Bogdanovich ~ Full Audiobook [biography]
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as the play that ends the history plays.

Neema Parvini

PREVIEW: Chronicles #3 | Shakespeare with Academic Agent
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as a more polished work compared to Henri VI.


Thomas Jolie

Looking for William Shakespeare 5/5 : Acte V : After Shakespeare