231 The Forest of Arden
As You Like It – Act II, scene 4 & 5 Rosalind, Celia, and Touchstone arrive in the forest. Jaques offers a dissenting note.
Dec 30, 2022•52 min
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230 The Uses of Adversity
As You Like It – Act II, scene 1, 2, 3 While Duke Senior and his followers thrive in exile, Orlando is introduced to the perils of excellence.
Nov 27, 2022•55 min
229 Aliena and Ganymede
As You Like It – Act I, scene 3 – Rosalind and Celia’s world undergoes a sudden transformation.
Oct 25, 2022•45 min
228 Sport for Ladies
As You Like It – Act I, scene 2 – Rosalind and Celia encounter a clown, and witness a wrestling match.
Sep 21, 2022•1 hr 8 min
227 How to Manage A Brother
As You Like It – Act I, scene 1 – Orlando wants what’s rightfully his.
Aug 28, 2022•56 min
226 As You Like It
As You Like It – An introduction – A few survival tips before entering the forest of Arden, lest we fall foul a shouting shepherd and shrug his shenanigans.
Jul 29, 2022•41 min
225 My Kingdom for a Horse
Richard III – Act V Scene 3, 4, 5 At Bosworth field Richard will defend his crown. But the real battle will be fought within.
May 31, 2022•1 hr 35 min
224 Richmond
Richard III – Act IV Scene 4, 5 & Act V scene 1, 2 As Richard is bombarded with bad news, Stanley chooses a side, and another Henry appears.
Apr 29, 2022•54 min
223 Let It Go
Richard III – Act IV Scene 4 Margaret makes her final appearance, and Richard’s expedition to intercept Buckingham is interrupted.
Mar 31, 2022•1 hr 34 min
222 Princes in the Tower
Richard III – Act IV Scene 1, 2, 3 Richard may have the crown, but keeping it will require the blood of innocents.
Feb 28, 2022•1 hr 18 min
221 Long Live the King
Richard III – Act III Scene 5, 6, 7 Richard has operated from the shadows long enough, it’s time to sweep away the last of his obstacles and claim his prize.
Feb 01, 2022•1 hr 17 min
220 Divided Council
Richard III – Act III Scene 2, 3, 4 It’s the day of the coronation council, and heads will roll.
Dec 31, 2021•1 hr 7 min
219 The Ape and The Bear
Richard III – Act III Scene 1 Prince Edward returns to London, accompanied by his Uncle Richard and Buckingham, minus an escort or two. Kids Learning For Life Bard Cards
Dec 01, 2021•58 min
218 Incapable and Shallow Innocents
Richard III – Act II Scene 2-4 The royal family suffers another devastating loss–one that shakes the realm–causing everyone to brace for the coming storm.
Oct 31, 2021•1 hr 4 min
217 The Fruits of Rashness
Richard III – Act II Scene 1 The ailing King Edward tries to make peace among the peers before his time is done. Richard shows up to help.
Sep 30, 2021•50 min
216 Into the Malmsey Butt
Richard III – Act I Scene 4 The Duke of Clarence recounts his dream, then receives a couple of unexpected visitors.
Sep 01, 2021•1 hr 10 min
215 Live Long and Suffer
Richard III – Act I Scene 3 Richard takes advantage of the family crisis to stir up animosity, and uses the past to slander the present.
Jul 31, 2021•1 hr 33 min
214 Gentle Lady Anne
Richard III – Act I Scene 2 Heaven and hell collide when Richard encounters the Lady Anne as she escorts the corpse of her father-in-law, King Henry VI.
Jul 01, 2021•1 hr 21 min
213 Richard’s Discontent
Richard III – Act I Scene 1 Richard, having no place in a peaceful world, reveals his deadly intentions.
May 29, 2021•1 hr
212 Son of York
Richard III – Introduction In preparation for Richard III we talk about resources, quartos, the folio, history, recap what has come before, and begin to peer into the darkness that is Richard, Duke of Gloucester.
Apr 30, 2021•1 hr 4 min
211 Born With Teeth
Henry VI part 3 – Act V Scene 5, 6, 7 King Edward gets to work securing his reign. But restoring the peace means dealing with Margaret, the prince, and Henry VI. Richard takes matters into his own hands.
Mar 24, 2021•1 hr 6 min
210 Die We Must
Henry VI part 3 – Act V Scene 1, 2, 3, 4 As the final battles play out, an end comes early for one of the mightiest, and not even a passionate speech from Margaret can save the day.
Feb 27, 2021•1 hr 19 min
209 Two Kings One Throne
Henry VI part 3 – Act IV Scene 5, 6 7, 8 Kings rescued, friends gathered, a glimmer of hope for the future, and the scent of battle wafting on the air.
Jan 30, 2021•1 hr 9 min
208 Warwick’s Revenge
Henry VI part 3 – Act IV Scene 1, 2, 3, 4 The crown is once again put in jeopardy, as King Edward refuses to see the error of his actions, and favors his new wife’s family over his own brothers.
Jan 01, 2021•1 hr 13 min
207 Bona Scorned
Henry VI part 3 – Act III Scene 3 Margaret and her Son Prince Edward travel to France seeking aid from King Lewis, just as Warwick arrives with a tempting offer for alliance with England.
Nov 30, 2020•1 hr
206 A Dream of Sovereignty
Henry VI part 3 – Act III Scene 1, 2 Henry returns in disguise, as Edward abuses his power, and Richard contemplates his future.
Oct 30, 2020•1 hr 34 min
205 The Woeful King
Henry VI part 3 – Act II Scene 3, 4, 5, 6 A bloody battle is underway, and Henry must bear witness to the cruelties of civil war.
Oct 01, 2020•1 hr 20 min
204 My Three Suns
Henry VI part 3 – Act II Scene 1, 2 After the brutal execution of York, it’s now up to his sons and Warwick to pick up the pieces and carry on reaching for the crown. Margaret is not at all impressed. Threshing with hand flails
Aug 30, 2020•1 hr 21 min
203 Alas, Poor York
Henry VI part 3 – Act I Scene 2, 3, 4 As York’s sons urge him to reconsider his oath, Margaret and Clifford unleash their fury.
Jul 31, 2020•1 hr 13 min
202 The Crown Undone
Henry VI part 3 – Act I Scene 1 To avoid further bloodshed, King Henry makes a desperate proclamation. I’m not not sure the Queen will agree. Chart of the Roses
Jul 01, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 15Ep. 1
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