
Hosted by Cassidy Cash, That Shakespeare Life takes you behind the curtain and into the real life of William Shakespeare.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 247 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistorySociety & Culture | |||

In November 1621, two communities—Wampanoag and English—came together at the edge of Patuxet for a shared harvest meal. While today we call this moment “The First Thanksgiving,” the historical reality is far richer and more culturally complex than th... more
When we imagine Elizabethan dining tables, we might picture roast meats, trenchers of bread, or tankards of ale. But lurking beneath the surface of rivers, marketplaces, and even the economy itself was a creature so valuable that it could pay rent, f... more
In All’s Well That Ends Well, a character is described as “That with the plume: ’tis a most gallant fellow” (III.5), and in Love’s Labour’s Lost, the Princess of France mockingly asks, “What plume of feathers is he that indited this letter?” (IV.1), ... more
In 1612—just one year after Shakespeare wrote The Tempest—Venetian physician Santorio Santori transformed Galileo’s simple thermoscope into the world’s first thermometer by adding a calibrated scale and sealing the device. His invention marked the bi... more
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What a great show! It’s a 360 degree tour of Shakespeare’s era - excellent guests and host!
Love this concept and the content is fascinating. However, the delivery - the showbiz theme tune, very American vibe, and repetitive introduction - are quite annoying, at least to me (a British listener). They seem very detached from the genuinely interesting subject matter which is a shame - but maybe that’s just me. Why not have a more Shakespearean theme tune?
Let’s give a huge round of applause to this remarkable show. Entertaining, so well researched, informative, fun & unique! I love this host, as as a fellow American Shakespearean scholar I’m always stunned by how much I learn from these episodes… this, coming from a woman who has studied this man professionally/academically! She blows me away with her knowledge and most of all passion that oozes from the presentation in each episode. Never stop this series. Thank you!!
This has become one of my favorite podcasts and I look forward to it each week.
This is exactly what I was looking for in my search for a Shakespeare podcast- an in-depth look at the history and culture of his time. The interview style makes for easy listening while still offering a lot of insight!
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Exploring the life and era of William Shakespeare, unique insights into his works and the surrounding historical context are presented throughout episodes. Regular discussions feature acclaimed guests from various backgrounds, including historians, literary scholars, and cultural experts, who analyze topics ranging from culinary traditions, dance, and social practices of the Elizabethan and Jacobean periods. The podcast is particularly noteworthy for its interdisciplinary approach, melding history, literature, and cultural studies, which provides listeners a deep and engaging understanding of Shakespeare's life and works while illuminating the social dynamics of his time.
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Recent guests on That Shakespeare Life include:
1. Ulinka Rublack
2. Dr. Fabrizio Bigotti
3. Ingrid Thompson
4. Owen Davies
5. Ceri Houlbrook
6. Dr. Aysu Dincer
7. James Cook
8. Dr. Chloe Houston
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