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The Play's the Thing

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Sep 29, 2023 • 57min

Richard III: Act V

Before the battle, the ghosts. All of Richard's victims come to haunt him. Will he look back on his life and repent? And, at the end, how much will he give for a horse? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 22, 2023 • 46min

Richard III: Act IV

Finally, Richard gets the throne! Now, instead of being the hunter, he is the hunted. Sidebar: How women in mourning so often end civil conflicts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 15, 2023 • 47min

Richard III: Act III

No, please, not Hastings. (Yes, Hastings.) No, not the kids! (Yes, even the sons of Edward VI.) Even while slaughtering friends and children, Richard can still appear as pious as a saint. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 29, 2023 • 54min

Richard III: Act II

Richard III schemes and dreams, taking big steps toward claiming the throne. The big news: Warring factions form a "united league” that is interrupted by Clarence’s murder as as the plot and the blood thicken. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 12, 2023 • 54min

Richard III: Act I

The bloodiest villain. The most famous opening monologue. The most demanding role. Richard III plans to "set the murderous Machiavelli to school!" But he won't get away with it. Or will he? Join Emily Maeda and Tim McIntosh for a brilliant opening act. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 25, 2023 • 56min

Pericles!

Is it a tragedy, a comedy, a travelogue, a romance? Whatever the genre, it's probably Shakespeare's least-known play. Join Sophia Maeda, Noah Perrin, and Tim McIntosh as they attempt to decipher the mystery of Pericles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 27, 2023 • 56min

Love's Labours Lost

Four bros attempt to be abstinent scholars. No women. Lots of fasting. Heaps of books. What could possibly go wrong? Almost everything. Thankfully, four women save the bros from themselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 26, 2023 • 1h 41min

Dr. Christopher Perrin Joins the Show, Part 2

Join Tim as he continues his Shakespeare-themed conversation with Dr. Christopher Perrin of Classical Academic Press. They tell classical jokes, wonder why people don't like Shakespeare, and liken classical education to cold swim in a strong river. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 19, 2023 • 1h 16min

Dr. Christopher Perrin Joins the Show to Discuss Teaching Shakespeare, Part 1

Join Tim in the first part of a conversation with Dr. Chris Perrin about how to teach Shakespeare, about the neglected virtue of prudence, and about the promise of classical education. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 13, 2023 • 40min

A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act V

In this last act, Shakespeare gives lessons on how NOT to write a play and answers the question: What motivates more: Facts or imagination? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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