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The Shakespeare Mindset: Improve your life the Bard way not the hard way

Dave Cohen
William Shakespeare
Shakespeare
Julius Caesar
Stoicism
Henry V
Ambition
Revenge
Boredom
Fear
Time
Romeo and Juliet
Weather
Desire
Shakespeare Mindset
Knight In Shining Armor
Othello
London
Conspiracy Theories
Shakespeare, William
Titus Andronicus

Stuck in a rut? Scared of change? Stressed about the world? Anxious for yourself and your loved ones? Know what, more than 400 years ago everyone felt the same way only without the comfort of light bulbs, central heating and sticky toffee pudding. William Shakespeare wrote about it all - and offered many answers to all kinds of modern questions such as what can we do to conquer our fears, how do w... more

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"To unpathed waters, undreamed shores."

Every story has a beginning a middle and an end. This chestnut is so ingrained into our psyche and from such an early age that we might wonder if it’s included with eyes, legs, arms and the rest under ‘stuff w... more

"Blow, winds, and crack your cheeks! Rage! Blow! You cataracts and hurricanoes, spout till you have drenched our steeples, drowned the cocks!"

Or as King Lear might have said to you at the time if you'd been standing next to him at the bus stop "Awf... more

"With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come. And let my liver rather heat with wine, than my heart cool with mortifying groans."

In the second part of this conversation with my former Sitcom Geeks co-host James Cary (pictured) we talk about how i... more

"That tragedy from which she rescues him gratuitously for the sake of their mutual welfare."

Once upon a time there was a bad man who ruled the kingdom, and the people were unhappy. Just when everything seemed lost a knight in shining armour arrived... more

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James Cary
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Tim McIntosh
Host of The Play's The Thing on Shakespeare
Episode: Get Off Your Backsides And Say The Words
Michael Dobson
Director of the Shakespeare Institute at Stratford-upon-Avon, Professor of Shakespeare Studies at the University of Birmingham
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Episode: My Country Right And Wrong
Emma Smith
Professor of Shakespeare Studies at Hertford College, Oxford
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Episode: Take Control of Your Life
Stefan Stern
Journalist, author, visiting professor; author of The Lady Macbeth Guide to Ambition
Bays Business School, Financial Times (previous roles)
Episode: The Lady Macbeth Guide to Ambition

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 6 ratings
  • Wonderful listening

    This is such a great podcast, interesting, thoughtful, funny philosophical.

    Recommend it highly!

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    United Kingdom4 months ago
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    “To be is better than not to be.” Heathcote Williams

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mr E Dogman
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Great podcast!

    As a fan of the bard, I found this show very entertaining. Fantastic host. I’ll be listening every week! Cheers!

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    United States5 months ago

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Thoughtful blend of Shakespeare and self-help that stays engaging episode after episode.
Grounded take on classics; great for fans of the Bard who want practical life tips.
Host's humor keeps dense ideas accessible and fun.

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Get Off Your Backsides And Say The Words
Q: Do you think Beatrice and Benedick are in love from the beginning or is their hostility genuine?
Tim suggests they are probably in love from the start, but their mutual respect and understanding evolve as the relationship deepens, reflecting Shakespeare's nuanced portrayal of love and conflict.
Get Off Your Backsides And Say The Words
Q: What is your favorite play and why?
Tim cites Hamlet as transcendent and powerful, while acknowledging Lear and Coriolanus as strong contenders with specific performances that left a lasting impression, highlighting how different works resonate for different reasons.
The Lady Macbeth Guide to Ambition
Q: What drove you to write a book all about ambition?
Stefan explains his long-standing interest in ambition, its psychological dimensions, and how Shakespearean figures like Lady Macbeth resonate with modern career anxieties and ambitions.

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The show blends Shakespearean scholarship with practical life advice, using the Bard's writings to illuminate modern concerns such as fear, love, leadership, and personal growth. Episodes mix witty storytelling, accessible literary analysis, and relatable anecdotes to show how timeless plays speak to everyday decisions, productivity, and mindset. A standout angle is translating classic scenes into actionable takeaways for resilience, curiosity, and ethical leadership, making it appealing to listeners who want smarter, more human approaches to everyday challenges.

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