The Bardcast: "It's Shakespeare, You Dick!"
Lisa Ann Goldsmith and Owen ThompsonA cheeky, irreverent yet informative deep-dive into all things Shakespeare, hosted by two longtime Shakespeare performers, directors, and teachers.
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| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 160 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Performing ArtsArtsEducation | |||
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Sent us a text, you dicks!!
We cannot believe it but this episode is the start of our SEVENTH SEASON of the pod!!!!!!!
We are INCREDIBLY grateful to all our listeners and guests over the years... and we wanted to reflect that in some way, hoping th... more
Sent us a text, you dicks!!
IT'S BAAAAAAAAAAACK!!!!
Your thought we were done with the sonnet episodes, didn't you??
NO, DEAR LISTENERS!!!! (After all, there are 154 of them!!!)
And this time, we have our dear friend (and one of the top fans of ... more
Sent us a text, you dicks!!
There are several wars happening in the world now. We don't think all of them are justified. In this episode, we discuss the wars in the canon and whether or not we think those were fair - or just plain idiotic.
As Shak... more
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Sooooo... we have always (well, not we as in Owen and Lisa Ann, but we as in Shakespeare scholars across the centuries) suspected that William Shakespeare owned property in London somewhere in the Blackfriars area. And in... more
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- The Definitive Shakespeare Podcast
These two are utterly brilliant and it is a joy to hear them discuss the Bard’s works. If you have any interest in Shakespeare, this podcast is more than worth your time.
Apple Podcasts5tambourine shark
United Statesa year ago - Overbearing Male Presenter
Problematic attitude (language) by male presenter - unfortunate and so disappointing as I enjoy listening to Shakespearean discussions.
Apple Podcasts1ROYMI5
Australia3 years ago - BRILLIANT
My favorite podcast. These two are not only extremely knowledgeable, but they keep it real and aren’t afraid to drop some f bombs. Shakespeare would approve of these potty mouths! Listening to an episode feels like you’re hanging out with some good friends and having a chat (and probably a few drinks) around a fire. They are witty, hilarious, and the experience they have in theatre makes for a rich conversation of unique perspectives and funny stories. The chemistry between them is wonderful and... more
Apple Podcasts5stacey sheeterUnited States5 years ago - The spirit of Shakespeare
If you ever wanted to get in on what makes Shakespeare fun and interesting this should do it. Get ready to geek out over hidden (and not so hidden) meanings, history, specific performances. In addition to their deep knowledge, the hosts are hilariously authentic and uninhibited. Listen to the first episode and you’ll know if you can handle it.
Apple Podcasts5SqurllllllUnited States5 years ago - Loving Episode 21
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This cheeky, irreverent deep-dive explores Shakespeare with accessible rigor, blending historical context, production insight, and sharp, playful banter. Episodes cover performance choices, scholarly discoveries, and how modern culture intersects with the Bard, all delivered with warm host chemistry, crowd-pleasing humor, and a willingness to push boundaries. Notable strengths include on-air rehearsal/production insights from actors and directors, frequent guest perspectives from university theater programs, and a knack for making classical material feel immediate and entertaining for both students and practitioners. Potential listeners who enjoy theatrical storytelling, practical acting perspectives, and lively debates about interpretation... more
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