A tedious & brief Shakespeare podcast
by Danielle Cohn and Charlotte Ahlin
It's everyone's favorite Arrested Development spin-off, ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA. We discuss the Kardashians' infamous rule of ancient Egypt, why Trolls World Tour is the zenith of cinema, and how snake bites are a great opportunity for improv comedy.
CW: Suicide
Did you know that Shakespeare wrote King Lear while in quarantine? Or at least, that's the latest from Twitter. Join us as we yell about a tweet, bore you with historical context, and then devolve into an unhinged discussion about Star Trek quotes as we slowly lose our minds. We recorded this a few weeks (eons?) ago, so apologies for any early quarantine naiveté. We were so young back in March!
It's (kind of) Valentine's Day, and we watched SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE! Was it any good? Who knows, we spent the whole time staring into young Joseph Fiennes' big baby eyes. Featuring a jackhammer, clanging pipes, GOOP, and special guest Jamal James, who shames us thoroughly on our lack of rom-com knowledge.
It’s the Phantom Menace of Shakespeare movies. Break out your tin foil hat and join us as we watch ANONYMOUS, a truly unhinged Roland Emmerich movie about how Shakespeare was a dirty poor and only fancy boys can write plays! Look out, Oxfordians, we're coming for you.
Surprise! It's still winter! In part two of our discussion on THE WINTER'S TALE, we discuss hawk-based meet-cutes, double disguises, and post-apocalyptic springtime. Featuring TV and film star Margaret Colin, Shakespearean actress Jean Tafler, and an Act 5 mother/daughter reunion.
Brr. In this most cozy episode, we get hopped up on hot cocoa and yell frantically about THE WINTER'S TALE. Yes, this is the one with the bear. Feat. the constant, agonizing hissing sound of our radiator.
CONTENT WARNING: Sexual assault
Danielle and Charlotte finally complete their grim work of discussing THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA. Topics include clown species, the ending of "Grease," and how to gracefully embody a garbage character onstage. Featuring special guest and former gentlemen David Merten!
CONTENT WARNING: Sexual assault, sexual violence, frat boy antics.
In this very timely review of the "Game of Thrones" finale, Danielle and Charlotte dig into Shakespeare's frattiest play! Can these two chill bros find girlfriends before the end of their gap year in Milan? Can Julia pull off transferring schools to chase down her two-timing ex? Will Launce be allowed to bring his dog on campus? Tune in to find out!
