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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 300 | Founded | 19 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Performing ArtsComedyArts | |||

Matthew Croke, former clown, RSC actor, and current podcast consigliere, returns to discuss where the RSC Podcast should go in its next 1000 episodes. Matt and Austin discuss the huge recent bump in German listeners; share tips and cautionary tales f... more
After shocking upsets in last week's Rounds of 64 and 32, our Ides of March Madness tournament continues with a Sweet 16 consisting of Nick Bottom vs. Richard III, Beatrice vs. Sir John Falstaff, Juliet vs. Cassius, Marc Antony vs. Margaret, Aaron vs... more
It. Has. Come. Down. To. This. RSC co-artistic director Austin Tichenor is joined by actors, directors, coaches, and Shakespeareans DeeDee Batteast, Elizabeth Dennehy, Gregory Linington, and director/mathemagician Nate Cohen to decide Shakespeare's B... more
William Sutton has memorized all of Shakespeare’s sonnets so you don’t have to, and created ILoveShakespeare.com (above), an online collection and examination of all 154 of Shakespeare’s sonnets organized by themes of Love, Death, Nature, Pain, and T... more
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There IS no question! This podcast is a weekly dose of insight and education about the Bard and all things theatre. Austin and guests manage to amuse, entertain, and educate every single week. Makes me look forward to Mondays !
I loved "Slings & Arrows" and enjoyed "Will," so I listened with interest to your take on these productions. Your relative access provided a cool perspective on them which I appreciated. I've enjoyed the reductions I've encountered in the past, and that energy translates perfectly to this truly enjoyable podcast. You should know this review used to be 20 stars and several paragraphs long; that's how inspiring I've found the RSC's approach to be. Yay, you guys!
I've been listening since Episode 1, a few years after having seen Austin perform All the Great Books at the Kennedy Center. The podcast has never failed to be both entertaining and informative, whether it's a slice of life from the world of live theater, memories of what has inspired their performances, or the wide range of interviews. Austin's dedication to putting out a quality production week after week for so many years is a testament to his devotion to the fans of the Reduced Shakespeare C... more
If you are a fan of theater, subscribe now. Yes, there are many light-hearted discussions with a Shakespearean theme, but the essence of this podcast is the theater. The interviews with playwrites, actors, directors, etc. are entertaining and informative.
I've listened to the RSC podcast faithfully for years. I've enjoyed each and every one they produced. It's one of the few podcasts I keep rather than delete after playing it.
I love Austin's choice of topics in general, and I especially love the podcasts related to Shakespeare. Austin interviews interesting people who do interesting things.
The members of the RSC troupe are awesome. I saw them a few times at the Kennedy Center in DC, and I always had a great time. Once I was called on stage du... more
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A witty, theater-minded show centered on Shakespeare, theatre history, and behind-the-scenes storytelling from a long-running company. Episodes frequently feature discussions with actors, scholars, casting directors, and touring actors, plus deep dives into adaptations, touring life, and the business of producing live theatre. Listeners get a mix of insider anecdotes, thoughtful takes on dramaturgy, and humorous takes on performance, all wrapped in a conversational, light-hearted style that still respects educational insights. Notable is the host's knack for drawing expert guests and sharing practical touring and production knowledge alongside love for the Bard, making it appealing to theatre professionals, students, and curious fans alike.... more
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