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Mentioned in 10 episodes

Richard III

Book • 1597

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.

Mentioned by

Michael Patrick Thornton

Neema Parvini

Norbert Mayer

Mentioned in 10 episodes

Mentioned by

Lex Fridman

when discussing the documentary Now in the Wings on a World Stage.

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#432 – Kevin Spacey: Power, Controversy, Betrayal, Truth & Love in Film and Life

Mentioned by

Tom Holland

and

Dominic Sandbrook

while discussing the historical context of Shakespeare's Richard III.

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131. Burgundy: Europe's forgotten superpower

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

in the context of a shared line in two of Shakespeare's plays.

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Do You Practice For Rejection? | A Little Knowledge Is Dangerous

Mentioned by

Cecil Baldwin

in the context of Shakespearean acting class.

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266 - The Return of Poetry Week

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

12 snips

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

Mentioned by Elijah and

Peter Kreeft

during a discussion about favorite characters and plays.

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

Mentioned by

Gary Arndt

when discussing Shakespeare's works on the War of the Roses.

The War of the Roses

Mentioned by

Philippa Langley

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

197. Finding King Richard III with Philippa Langley (Part 1)

Mentioned by Jordan B. Peterson in relation to the limitations of evildoers without ideology.

142. Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn (Existentialism)

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as examples of Shakespearean plays where characters express disbelief.

You Must Think It

Mentioned by

Michael Patrick Thornton

when discussing a role he played at Steppenwolf Theatre.

FT Weekend: How Shakespeare gave actor Michael Patrick Thornton his life back

Mentioned by

Tom Holland

as a great biography of Richard III, considered definitive for many Ricardians.

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"