The Hamlet Podcast
Conor Hanratty
A weekly podcast now exploring Shakespeare's Macbeth. Every episode covers approximately 30 lines of the play - week by week, until we finish sometime in 2023!
Episodes
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Jan 11, 2026 • 9min
King Lear | Episode 94 - This Child-Changed Father
The Hamlet Podcast - a weekly exploration of Shakespeare's King Lear.
Act IV Scene vii - At the French camp, Lear sleeps while Cordelia and Kent determine what to do next.
Written and presented by Conor Hanratty
Jan 4, 2026 • 15min
King Lear | Episode 93 - Ungracious Paper
The Hamlet Podcast - a weekly exploration of Shakespeare's King Lear.
Act IV Scene vi - We reach the end of Act 4 Scene 6, as Edgar deals with Oswald and his despairing but lucid father.
Written and presented by Conor Hanratty
Dec 31, 2025 • 20min
I Saw Three Ships | Episode 03 - The Sea-Venture
This year's seasonal offering takes the form of a voyage, exploring resonances inspired by the carol "I Saw Three Ships". Today, the third and final episode recounts the tale of the Sea Venture. The real life escapades of this important ship inspired Shakespeare's most famous maritime fantasy, The Tempest, and this episode will transport you all the way into 2026. Happy New Year! 🎄
Dec 30, 2025 • 22min
I Saw Three Ships | Episode 02 - The Barque
This year's seasonal offering takes the form of a voyage, exploring resonances inspired by the carol "I Saw Three Ships". Today, for Episode 02, we board the delicate barque of the Sonnets. Seasons greetings to you! 🎄
Dec 29, 2025 • 16min
I Saw Three Ships | Episode 01 - The Tiger
This year's seasonal offering takes the form of a voyage, exploring resonances inspired by the carol "I Saw Three Ships". Today, for Episode 01, we explore the fascinating mythology of The Tiger, which appeared in an earlier episode during our exploration of Macbeth. Seasons greetings to you! 🎄
Dec 28, 2025 • 15min
King Lear | Episode 92 - A Serviceable Villain
The Hamlet Podcast - a weekly exploration of Shakespeare's King Lear.
Act IV Scene vi - Oswald enters, with murderous intent.
Written and presented by Conor Hanratty
Dec 21, 2025 • 12min
King Lear | Episode 91 - The Bounty and the Benison of Heaven
The Hamlet Podcast - a weekly exploration of Shakespeare's King Lear.
Act IV Scene vi - Edgar, Gloucester and the Gentleman all respond to what has happened.
Written and presented by Conor Hanratty
Dec 14, 2025 • 18min
King Lear | Episode 90 - This Great Stage of Fools
The Hamlet Podcast - a weekly exploration of Shakespeare's King Lear.
Act IV Scene vi - Lear recognises Gloucester, before descending into further madness.
Listen to the end for news of a) a new book and b) Christmas treats coming your way!
Written and presented by Conor Hanratty
Nov 30, 2025 • 16min
King Lear | Episode 89 - Look With Thine Ears
The Hamlet Podcast - a weekly exploration of Shakespeare's King Lear.
Act IV Scene vi - Gloucester wonders at Lear's fallen state, while Lear madly criticises the hypocrisies of the world.
Written and presented by Conor Hanratty
Nov 23, 2025 • 13min
King Lear | Episode 88 - Sweeten My Imagination
The Hamlet Podcast - a weekly exploration of Shakespeare's King Lear.
Act IV Scene vi - Lear rails against women, while Gloucester is overcome with emotion at seeing him.
Written and presented by Conor Hanratty
