We welcome audio fiction legend Lauren Shippen to the show as we dive into arguably one of the most perfect of Shakespeare's Tragedies, The Scottish Play (or, if you're feeling bold, Macbeth!) We look at two of the greatest characters and most coveted roles in all of Shakespeare's canon, Macbeth and Lady M. Featuring: the Tragedy of MacElizabeth, Sleep No More, drugged possets, cue scripts & sushi, and Chekhov's Chekhov's Gun.

The Pod’s the Thing was created by Emma Sherr-Ziarko and Felix Trench, and is produced by Emma Sherr-Ziarko.

This episode features Emma Sherr-Ziarko, Felix Trench, Beth Eyre, and Lauren Shippen. It was edited by Amber Devereux.

Original Artwork by Felix Trench and Original Music by Amber Devereux.

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April Fools! The Hardcore Four (Felix, Beth, Calder, and Emma) reunite for a Shakespearean Fools Episode, looking at two of the most iconic Fools in Shakespeare: Feste in Twelfth Night and The Fool from King Lear. We discuss the different types of Shakespeare's Fools, and how the Elizabethan actors William Kemp and Robert Armin influenced the writing of these roles. Featuring: a fleet of Lears, speaking truth to power, Felix's two haircuts, zanies, and lots and lots of coxcombs.

The Pod’s the Thing was created by Emma Sherr-Ziarko and Felix Trench, and is produced by Emma Sherr-Ziarko.

This episode features Emma Sherr-Ziarko, Felix Trench, Beth Eyre, and Calder Shilling. It was edited by Emma Sherr-Ziarko.

Original Artwork by Felix Trench and Original Music by Amber Devereux.

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Things are getting controversial here at Pod's the Thing, as we welcome the Marvelous Dayeanne Hutton to the show to talk about one of Shakespeare's more problematic plays, The Taming of the Shrew. In this scene between Petruchio and Katherine, we delve into a younger Shakespeare's portrayal of banter and wooing, and how modern productions can grapple with the more troubling parts of the play. Featuring: the weird Induction, On the Origins of Negging, a hint of Johnny Bravo, winged turtles, and chaotic swans.

Content Warning: This Episode contains discussion of emotional and physical abuse and sexual content. Listener discretion is advised.

The Pod’s the Thing was created by Emma Sherr-Ziarko and Felix Trench, and is produced by Emma Sherr-Ziarko.

This episode features Emma Sherr-Ziarko, Felix Trench, Calder Shilling, and Dayeanne Hutton. It was edited by Amber Devereux.

Original Artwork by Felix Trench and Original Music by Amber Devereux.

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