Podcast The Play's the Thing by CiRCE Podcast Network Episodes

Explore every episode of the podcast The Play's the Thing

Dive into the complete episode list for The Play's the Thing. Each episode is cataloged with detailed descriptions, making it easy to find and explore specific topics. Keep track of all episodes from your favorite podcast and never miss a moment of insightful content.

	Title	Pub. Date	Duration
	Julius Caesar: Act V (rerun)	06 Sep 2024	01:14:57
This episode is brought to you The Classic Learning Test - a fantastic alternative to the ACT and SAT. Learn more at cltexam.com. Welcome back to The Play's the Thing, where we're working through Shakespeare one act at a time. Today Heidi, Brian, and Matt discuss Act V of Julius Caesar, focusing on the nature of tragedy, Shakespearean chiastic structures, and whether Brutus died a hero. Remember: Subscribe, rate, review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Julius Caesar: Act IV (rerun)	30 Aug 2024	01:07:58
Welcome back to The Play's the Thing, where Heidi, Matt, and Brian discussing Julius Caesar. This episode is all about act IV and topics of conversation include the shifting dynamics in the aftermath of Caesar's death + suicide, failed rhetoric, and the tension between conspirators. Remember: subscribe, rate, review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Cymbeline (rerun)	07 Jun 2024	01:20:45
In this episode, Tim McIntosh and special guest Madelaine Wheeler discuss one of Shakespeare's weirdest plays. What sort of play is Cymbeline? A comedy, drama, fantasy — a mashup of all three? Also: Shakespeare speaks into the perennial debate on nature vs. nurture. Find out more about Charlotte Mason and Ambleside Online here: https://amblesideonline.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	The Merchant of Venice: Act IV	19 Oct 2020	00:46:23
Act IV is usually the key act in any Shakespeare play, and The Merchant of Venice isn't any different. Join Tim, Heidi, and Sarah-Jane as they explore why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	The Merchant of Venice: Act III	29 Sep 2020	01:01:54
Join Tim, Heidi, and Sarah-Jane as they dive Into the always-important third act of The Merchant of Venice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	The Merchant of Venice: Act II	18 Sep 2020	00:50:49
Join Tim, Heidi, and Sarah-Jane as they discuss Shakespeare's exploration of the folly of people who are put to the test, Bossanio's role (and his name), Shylock's complex role in the play, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	The Merchant of Venice: Act I	02 Sep 2020	01:09:29
Join Tim, Heidi, and Sarah-Jane as they dive into Shakespeare's great play, The Merchant of Venice. In this episode, they discuss the character of Portia, Shylock's unnerving nature, a little of bit of context, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Coriolanus: Q&A	26 Aug 2020	00:52:58
Join Tim and Sarah-Jane as they answer your questions about Shakespeare's most underrated play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Coriolanus: Act V	30 Jul 2020	01:10:38
Tim and Sarah-Jane are back as they discuss the final scenes of this great Shakespearean tragedy. Topics of conversation include the desperate measures we see from the Roman government, questions of citizenship and leadership that the play raises, the motivating influences within Coriolanus as the play comes to a head, and much, much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Coriolanus: Act IV	22 Jul 2020	01:10:12
In this episode Tim and Sarah-Jane discuss Act IV of Coriolanus, focusing in particular on some ancient Roman history (especially the Roman Republic), the complexity of the plot in this act, and much more. Get ready to dig deep! Oh, and please do rate and review if you like the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Coriolanus: Act III	14 Jul 2020	01:02:18
In this episode Tim and Sarah-Jane dive deeper into Shakespeare's underrated tragedy by comparing some of the great performances of the play, exploring Coriolanus' use of language, Volumnia's use of rhetoric, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Coriolanus: Act II	07 Jul 2020	00:54:47
Join Tim McIntosh and Sarah-Jane Bentley for a spirited discussion about one of Shakespeare's underrated (but most interesting) plays, Coriolanus. In this episode they chat about Act II, focusing on Coriolanus' mother, Volumnia; what the play has to say about leadership; some of the key symbols we find in the play; and much more! Please note: this episode was originally recorded back in April 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Coriolanus: Act I	23 Jun 2020	01:05:01
Join Tim McIntosh and Sarah-Jane Bentley for a spirited discussion about one of Shakespeare's underrated (but most interesting) plays, Coriolanus. In this episode they chat about Act I, introducing the play, the characters, the themes, and much more. They also discuss how Coriolanus is almost an anti-type to a play like As You Like It. Please note: this episode was originally recorded back in April 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Tim Gets Interviewed, with Matt Bianco	22 May 2024	01:09:30
Sound the trumpet blast! We have now covered all of Shakespeare's plays! In this episode, Tim McIntosh hands the mic to Matt Bianco of the CiRCE Institute to interview Tim about his favorite moments on the show, the future of the podcast, and the glimmer of a future plan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	As You Like It: Bonus Episode	27 Apr 2020	00:44:14
In this bonus episode, Tim chats with four first-time student-actors about their experience performing scenes from As You Like It and other Shakespeare plays. If you like this episode be sure to rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	As You Like It: Act V	24 Apr 2020	00:48:17
Welcome back to this series on Shakespeare's classic comedy, As You Like It! In this series Tim and Heidi discuss love and disorder in Shakespearean comedy, the natural world versus the civilized world, Rosalind's delightfulness, and how Shakespeare can help us deal with the self-quarantine blues. Remember to rate and review if you like this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	As You Like It: Act IV	24 Apr 2020	00:40:17
Welcome back to this series on Shakespeare's classic comedy, As You Like It! In this series Tim and Heidi discuss love and disorder in Shakespearean comedy, the natural world versus the civilized world, Rosalind's delightfulness, and how Shakespeare can help us deal with the self-quarantine blues. Remember to rate and review if you like this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	As You Like It: Act III	24 Apr 2020	00:58:26
Welcome back to this series on Shakespeare's classic comedy, As You Like It! In this series Tim and Heidi discuss love and disorder in Shakespearean comedy, the natural world versus the civilized world, Rosalind's delightfulness, and how Shakespeare can help us deal with the self-quarantine blues. Remember to rate and review if you like this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	As You Like It: Act II	24 Apr 2020	01:01:53
Welcome back to this series on Shakespeare's classic comedy, As You Like It! In this series Tim and Heidi discuss love and disorder in Shakespearean comedy, the natural world versus the civilized world, Rosalind's delightfulness, and how Shakespeare can help us deal with the self-quarantine blues. Remember to rate and review if you like this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	As You Like It: Act I	24 Apr 2020	00:59:36
Welcome to our new series on Shakespeare's classic comedy, As You Like It! In this series Tim and Heidi discuss love and disorder in Shakespearean comedy, the natural world versus the civilized world, Rosalind's delightfulness, and how Shakespeare can help us deal with the self-quarantine blues. Remember to rate and review if you like this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Bonus Episode: A conversation with an actor and director	19 Dec 2019	00:29:12
In this bonus episode, Tim chats with Emma Firminger and Jared Mack of the Bear Creek School drama program. They recently put on The Tempest, so Tim invited them on the show to chat about the challenges of memorizing lines of Shakespeare, how to interpret Prospero, and what happens when your state hits a snag. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	The Tempest: Q&A	12 Dec 2019	00:51:18
Join Heidi and Tim as they answer your questions about The Tempest! And remember, when you rate and review the show wherever you listen to podcasts you help spread the word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	The Tempest: Act V	02 Dec 2019	00:53:22
Join Heidi and Tim, as they come to the end of The Tempest, tying all the threads together. And remember, if you like this show, it helps when you rate and review wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	The Tempest: Act IV	21 Nov 2019	01:16:50
In Shakespeare Act IV is often the key to the play, and that's certainly true of The Tempest, so join Heidi and Tim as they dive in. And remember to rate and review the show if you enjoy it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Yearbook!	11 May 2024	00:19:31
Audio yearbook podcast. Since we have podcasted all of Shakespeare's plans(!!!) I asked my guests to come on and mention their favorite moments from being on the show. Also: An announcement about the future! Emily Maeda A Winter's Tale, Act V: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-plays-the-thing/id1426679990?i=1000598309165 Sarah-Jane Bentley Did Shakespeare Write Shakespeare's Plays: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-plays-the-thing/id1426679990?i=1000601514978 David Kern Nora Ankrom and Matthew Bianco The Taming of the Shrew, Act I: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-plays-the-thing/id1426679990?i=1000536529664 Favorite Moment at 47:44 Tom Pope Titus Andronicus: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/titus-andronicus/id1426679990?i=1000632809960 Content Disclaimer at 7:40 Favorites Lines at 2:08 or 17:32 (read by Tim) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	The Tempest: Act III	04 Nov 2019	01:04:14
Tim and Heidi are back and they're chatting about act 3 of The Tempest. They offer some micro close readings of key speeches, discuss the classical allusions in the act, and talk more about the Caliban and Prosper's tempestuous relationship. Remember, if you like this show it helps a lot when you rate and review it wherever you're listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	The Tempest: Act II	25 Oct 2019	01:03:38
Heidi and Tim are back to discuss Act II of Shakespeare's The Tempest. They discuss how Shakespeare mirrors the soul and society on the island, Plator's allegory of the charioteer, Caliban's appetites, and much more. Remember: rate, review, subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	The Tempest: Act I	17 Oct 2019	01:04:23
Dive into one Shakespeare's most famous and beloved plays with Tim McIntosh and Heidi White, as they set the stage for The Tempest. They discuss the play's whimsy, its role in the Shakespearean canon, various performances and renditions of the play, magic in the play, and much more. Remember: subscribe, rate, review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Othello: Q&A	09 Oct 2019	00:55:36
It's time for listener questions! Join Heidi and Tim as they wrap up their conversation about Shakespeare's tragedy by answering you questions. And remember, when you subscribe, rate, and review the show it helps us spread the word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Othello: Act V	27 Sep 2019	01:11:31
It's time for the fall-out. Tim and Sarah-Jane are back, as they discuss Act V of Shakespeare's tragedy, Othello. Remember, you can join the conversation on the Close Reads discussion group on Facebook and you can send your questions to closereadspodcasts@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Othello: Act IV	17 Sep 2019	01:06:52
Tim and Sarah-Jane are back with further conversation about Shakespeare's Othello. This episode covers the all-important Act IV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Othello: Act III	05 Sep 2019	01:10:08
Join Tim and Sarah-Jane Bentley as they continue their conversation about Shakespeare's Tragedy, Othello, focusing this week on act iii. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Othello: Act II	28 Aug 2019	01:06:52
Tim and Sarah-Jane are back (sans David this week) and they're chatting about the drama of Othello Act II. Conversation explores the way Desdemona's character is revealed, the nature of Iago's conniving, the value of performance in helping students understand this play, Shakespeare's attentiveness to his audiences, and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Othello: Act I	20 Aug 2019	01:03:19
The Play's the Thing is back! In this episode David, Tim, and special guest Sarah-Jane Bentley, a teacher in England and a CiRCE friend, dive into Shakespeare's tragedy, Othello. They chat about Othello's way with language, Iago's pure evil, the context and heritage of the play, and much more. Remember: subscribe, rate, review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Macbeth: Q&A	07 Jun 2019	00:50:02
In which David, Tim, and Heidi answer listener questions about Macbeth. Remember: Subscribe, rate, review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	The Life and Death of King John	26 Apr 2024	01:06:20
King John was remembered, in history, for two things. Do you know what they were? In Shakespeare's play, he's remembered for being a cad, a villain, a rogue. This show includes a reunion with the crew that started the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Macbeth: Act V	25 May 2019	01:20:13
Welcome to the conclusion of this series on Macbeth. In this conversation David, Heidi, and Tim explore the madness of the play's primary characters, discuss the question of evil, and contemplate the collision of the natural and the supernatural in the play. Remember: subscribe, rate, review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Macbeth: Act IV	18 May 2019	01:12:31
Topics of conversation include the return of the witches and the way the witch scenes in Act I.I and Act IV.I mirror each other, what the play would be without the witches, the question of whether this is a "Christian play," the terrible problem of fate, and much more. Remember: subscribe, rate, review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Macbeth: Act III	30 Apr 2019	01:18:39
Welcome back to this ongoing discussion of Shakespeare's tragedy, Macbeth. Topics of conversation include act III turning points, the presence fo supernatural forces, and the downward trajectory of the characters and action of the play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Macbeth: Act II	18 Apr 2019	01:13:23
Join David, Heidi, and Tim as they dive ever-deeper into the Macbeth family treachery. Conversation touches on Macbeth's mental state, Shakespeare's formal choices in Macbeth's monologues, the themes of repentance and time in the play, and much more. Remember: subscribe, rate, review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Macbeth: Act I	11 Apr 2019	01:27:04
Welcome back to The Play's the Thing, where we discuss Shakespeare's canon, one act at a time. In this episode, David, Tim, and Heidi dive into one of the great tragedies, Macbeth. Topics of conversation include the play's reputation, the suspicions surrounding performance of the play, the weird sisters and their role, Macbeth's response to them, Lady Macbeth's desire to be evil, and much more. Remember: subscribe, rate, review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Julius Caesar: Act V	12 Mar 2019	01:11:30
This episode is brought to you The Classic Learning Test - a fantastic alternative to the ACT and SAT. Learn more at cltexam.com. Welcome back to The Play's the Thing, where we're working through Shakespeare one act at a time. Today Heidi, Brian, and Matt discuss Act V of Julius Caesar, focusing on the nature of tragedy, Shakespearean chiastic structures, and whether Brutus died a hero. Remember: Subscribe, rate, review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Julius Caesar: Act IV	05 Mar 2019	01:04:39
Welcome back to The Play's the Thing, where Heidi, Matt, and Brian discussing Julius Caesar. This episode is all about act IV and topics of conversation include the shifting dynamics in the aftermath of Caesar's death + suicide, failed rhetoric, and the tension between conspirators. Remember: subscribe, rate, review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Julius Caesar: Act III	25 Feb 2019	01:08:17
Welcome back to The Play's the Thing where we're talking Shakespere one act at a time. This week, Heidi, Matt, and Brian discuss Julius Caesar, Act III. There's lots of speech-making in this act so, yeah, they discuss that. And ambiguous characters. And whether stabbing Caesar was justified. And the enigma of Mark Antony. And more. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Julius Caesar: Act II	19 Feb 2019	01:05:56
Welcome back to The Play's the Thing where contributors from the Close Reads Podcast Network discuss Shakespeare's canon one act at a time. In this episode, Heidi White, Matt Bianco, and Brian Phillips continue discussion of Julius Caesar, with discussion touching on friendship, brooding, what makes rhetoric effective, and why men involved in political conspiracies should listen to their wives. Remember: subscribe, rate, review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Julius Caesar: Act I	11 Feb 2019	01:11:36
Welcome back to The Play's the Thing. In this episode, Heidi White, Matt Bianco, and Brian Phillips kick off conversation on Julius Caesar, focusing on Act I. Conversation touches on why high schoolers should read this play, the historical context of the play, proper and improper rhetoric, whether Cassius is the devil, and much more. Remember: subscribe, rate, review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	The Merry Wives of Windsor	19 Apr 2024	00:53:21
Imagine the biggest comedic star of Shakespeare's stage, taken from battle, and dropped into a love triangle. Huzzah! Tim and Sarah-Jane Bentley celebrate the return of Falstaff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Henry V: Act V	14 Jan 2019	01:01:17
Join Heidi and David for the conclusion of their conversation about Shakespeare's classic history play, Henry V. Conversation explores King Henry's honesty (or lack thereof) in the final scene with Princess Katherine, the role of the commoners in the play, performing Henry, and (of course) more on teaching Shakespeare. Remember: subscribe, rate, and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Henry V: Act IV	07 Jan 2019	01:09:23
Welcome back to The Play's the Thing! Join David and Heidi as they continue their conversation about Shakespeare's legendary history play, Henry V. Conversation touches on the build-up to the battle, stage/film interpretation of Henry's famous speech, the historical context of the battle and Shakespeare's take on it, Henry finally showing some emotion, and much, much more. Remember: Subscribe, rate, review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Henry V: Act III	30 Dec 2018	01:16:03
Welcome back to The Play's the Thing! Join David and Heidi as they continue their conversation about Shakespeare's legendary history play, Henry V. Conversation explores the way Shakespeare brings the artifice of the play to the fore, the double meaning of the word "breach," Henry's obsession with duty (and chivalry), the way act three treats the horrors of war, and lots of thoughts on Shakespeare use of imagination for rhetorical purposes. Remember: Subscribe, rate, review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

About us Privacy Policy