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Pod's The Thing

Emma Sherr-Ziarko
Shakespeare
Twelfth Night
Much Ado About Nothing
Hamlet
Viola
Olivia
Orsino
The Winter's Tale
The Taming Of the Shrew
Brutus
Theater
Antonio
Malvolio
Love
Doctor Faustus
Beatrice
Benedick
Horatio
Audio Drama
Julius Caesar

Pod's the Thing is a Shakespeare Podcast created by actors that shows a glimpse behind the curtain into the process of working on Shakespeare's Text. Whether you're also an actor, a Shakespeare enthusiast, or you're new to the Bard, you're bound to learn something new, laugh a lot, and maybe even be moved.

Each episode is part conversation and part performance, as we dive into one Shakespearean s... more

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Latest Episodes

While we take a small hiatus from Shakespeare, this month we're excited to share an episode from Two Thousand and Late, a new Audio Drama from Lauren Shippen (guest of the show) and Atypical Artists!

THIS IS HOW TO PROCRASTINATE THE END OF THE WORLD... more

Surprise! Happy Birthday Shakespeare! We wanted to take a moment to talk about the man himself, his legacy, and why we're all still obsessed with him today. Featuring: The Shakespeare Ladies' Club, the definitive Gattaca, the Divine Right of Kings, a... more

We welcome audio fiction legend Lauren Shippen to the show as we dive into arguably one of the most perfect of Shakespeare's Tragedies, The Scottish Play (or, if you're feeling bold, Macbeth!) We look at two of the greatest characters and most covete... more

April Fools! The Hardcore Four (Felix, Beth, Calder, and Emma) reunite for a Shakespearean Fools Episode, looking at two of the most iconic Fools in Shakespeare: Feste in Twelfth Night and The Fool from King Lear. We discuss the different types of Sh... more

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Recent Guests

Dayeanne Hutton
Actor known for Shakespeare and other works
Episode: Episode 10: Katherine & Petruchio with Dayeanne Hutton (The Taming of the Shrew Act 2 Scene 1)
Gabriel Urbina
Actor/Director invited on the episode
Episode: Episode 9: Hamlet & Gertrude with Gabriel Urbina (Hamlet Act 3 Scene 4, Part 2)
Lindsay Zana
Wonderful actor of stage, voice, and screen
Episode: Episode 7: Paulina & Leontes with Lindsay Zana (The Winter's Tale Act 2 Scene 3)
Christopher Tester
Prolific voice actor and actor with a strong background in Shakespeare and theater.
Episode: Episode 6: Iago & Roderigo with Chris Tester (Othello Act 1 Scene 3)
Caroline Mincks
Fantastic podcaster, actor, and host of Scene and Not Heard
Scene and Not Heard
Episode: Episode 5: Beatrice & Benedick with Caroline Mincks (Much Ado About Nothing Act 4 Scene 1)
Ella Watts
A phenomenal director with a passion for Marlowe's works
Episode: Episode 4: The Christopher Marlowe Christmas Special with Ella Watts (Doctor Faustus)

Hosts

Emma Sherr-Ziarko
Host and producer, bringing a passion for performance and text analysis.
Felix Trench
Co-host with experience in acting and performance, contributing to discussions and analyses.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Gift from heaven!!!!

    I want to go on record as saying Felix Trench is the next Hugh Laurie. I loved Wooden Overcoats, then he wrote some Amelia Project and appeared in at least two, and I thought “oh dang, the kid’s got a Brain!” Now it turns out he knows his Shakespeare, which I’ve loved since I was 15. Hearing people happily high-level geeking about the plays is amazing. And Beth Eyre is another expert—it is amazing the difference it makes to hear the lines spoken well by people who understand them. I’m new to Emm... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marmosette
    United States2 months ago
  • Nerd Candy

    Similar to Know Your Enemy Pod in that it feels like a salon with insightful textual analysis and a deep passion for the subject.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    H.G. Willickers
    United States6 months ago
  • A Bardic Inspiration

    The delightful, insightful textual analysis a classical performer loves to be consumed by and a fantastic entry point for the bard-curious to get behind the curtain — without the risk of being slain by your daughter’s on-again off-again boyfriend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Constable Dogberry, A.S.S.
    United States6 months ago

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Many find it a valuable resource for both personal enjoyment and educational purposes, ideal for Shakespeare enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
Listeners appreciate the insightful textual analysis that brings Shakespeare's work to life, noting the mix of humor and emotional resonance as particularly engaging.

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Episode 7: Paulina & Leontes with Lindsay Zana (The Winter's Tale Act 2 Scene 3)
Q: Lindsay, what is your experience with this play?
Lindsay shares that she read the play in college for an advanced Shakespeare class and had a chance to perform in it, playing the character Perdita.

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This podcast offers an engaging exploration of Shakespeare's works through the eyes of actors. Each episode centers around a specific scene, blending insightful conversations with live performances. Listeners are treated to discussions that dissect the language, themes, and historical context of the chosen scenes, often enriched with personal anecdotes and experiences from the hosts and guests. The unique format is likely to appeal to Shakespeare enthusiasts and newcomers alike, inviting a deeper understanding and appreciation for the Bard's plays while keeping the atmosphere lively and humorous.

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Pod's The Thing launched 7 months ago and published 16 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Gabriel Urbina
3. Lindsay Zana
4. Christopher Tester
5. Caroline Mincks
6. Ella Watts

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