

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
Mentioned books

Aug 2, 2020 • 19min
Book Club 14 - Measure for Measure
Book Club 14 - Measure for Measure by Conor Hanratty

Jul 25, 2020 • 15min
Book Club 13 - Henry IV Part 2
Book Club 13 - Henry IV Part 2 by Conor Hanratty

Jul 19, 2020 • 11min
Episode 136 - Thousand Mother's Blessings
Just for once, we take a look at the First Quarto this week, since it contains an interesting scene that doesn't appear elsewhere.

Jul 18, 2020 • 20min
Book Club 12 - As You Like It
Book Club 12 - As You Like It by Conor Hanratty

Jul 16, 2020 • 13min
Bonus Episode - Hamnet
Explore the profound influence of Hamnet Shakespeare's untimely death on his father's iconic works, particularly 'Hamlet.' Delve into how grief shaped Shakespeare's storytelling and inspired themes of loss and identity in plays like 'Twelfth Night.' The discussion creatively imagines potential sequels to Hamnet's narrative, highlighting his lasting legacy in the arts. With a focus on artistic interpretations across various mediums, this captivating conversation underscores the intertwining of personal tragedy and creative genius.

Jul 12, 2020 • 10min
Episode 135 - From Heaven To Earth
The Hamlet Podcast - a weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Hamlet.
Act IV, Scene v - Claudius speaks quietly with Laertes, promising to execute his father's killer.
Written and presented by Conor Hanratty

Jul 12, 2020 • 17min
Book Club 11 - Julius Caesar
Book Club 11 - Julius Caesar by Conor Hanratty

Jul 11, 2020 • 2min
This Is My Birthday
Today is my birthday (July 11th) and that means that it's a year from today that we will reach the end of the Hamlet Podcast. To celebrate, I am holding a little giveaway - have a listen for details of how you might win!

Jul 7, 2020 • 7min
Bonus Episode - Michael Pennington
This episode honours the terrific contributions of Michael Pennington, a veteran of some 600 or so performances of Hamlet, and countless others to boot.

Jul 5, 2020 • 15min
Episode 134 - There's Rosemary, That's For Remembrance
The Hamlet Podcast - a weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Hamlet.
Act IV, Scene v - Ophelia's mad scene, in which she hands out flowers and herbs, and prays for her father.
Written and presented by Conor Hanratty