
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!
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 452 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Arts | |||

The Hamlet Podcast - a weekly exploration of Shakespeare's King Lear. Act V Scene iii - Lear and Cordelia are brought on, as prisoners. Written and presented by Conor Hanratty
The Hamlet Podcast - a weekly exploration of Shakespeare's King Lear. Act V Scene ii - Edgar and Gloucester take refuge under a tree. Written and presented by Conor Hanratty
The Hamlet Podcast - a weekly exploration of Shakespeare's King Lear. Act V Scene i - Edgar makes his suit to Albany, and then Edmund reveals how he really feels about Regan and Goneril. Written and presented by Conor Hanratty
The Hamlet Podcast - a weekly exploration of Shakespeare's King Lear. Act V Scene i - At Dover, Edmund, Albany, Regan and Goneril start to plan for the impending battles. Written and presented by Conor Hanratty
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It's a nice listen, but it's not easy - queueing them up, that is. At least if you listen on Audible you have to scroll a very long list to get to the next episode. The list isn't limited to Hamlet, but includes the MacBeth and King Lear podcasts as well. No problem for the first 15 or 20 episodes, but I struggled through the first 48 and finally just gave up. Maybe a different app or a even different technique with the Audible app. I have tried a few different approaches with some better th... more
Conor is an excellent host and guide as he takes us through these challenging plays. I have taught all of these at the college level, and still I have learned so much.
I hated Shakespeare until I listened to this podcast. Thank you, Conor, for opening up this new world for me and making my life better! I always read along in my book while you speak. I hope you continue making this show for a long time
An absolute favourite - delightful, bite-sized, and thoroughly enjoyable.
This podcast will live on !
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Apple Podcasts | #139 |
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This engaging weekly show features a deep dive into Shakespeare's works, primarily focusing on notable plays such as "Hamlet" and currently, "Macbeth." Each episode typically pays close attention to a specific segment of the text, dissecting approximately 30 lines per episode to uncover thematic richness and linguistic intricacies. The host brings a unique blend of scholarly insight and accessibility, aiming to enrich the listener's understanding of Shakespeare's complex characters and layered narratives.
Listeners can expect thoughtful discussions on themes of madness, power, betrayal, and familial relationships, along with references to historical contexts and literary analyses. The podcast is designed for both avid Shakespeareans and th... more
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The Hamlet Podcast launched 9 years ago and published 452 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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