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The Bardcast: "It's Shakespeare, You Dick!" Lisa Ann Goldsmith and Owen Thompson
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5.0 • 23 Ratings
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A cheeky, irreverent yet informative deep-dive into all things Shakespeare, hosted by two longtime Shakespeare performers, directors, and teachers.
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Yaaasss Queen Shakespeare
We all know that women didn't have a ton of power in the home in the Elizabethan Age - except for Elizabeth, of course! Shakespeare did good things for female characters, even though it was men who played them!
In this episode, we discuss not only the actual Queens in Shakespeare's plays, but those women who are head of a household.
Dayum, bitch - it was hard being a girl!!!
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Episode Sources:
Years and years of experience with Shakespeare from two rather opinionated theatre professionals, you dicks!!!! And cunts. (Owen insisted we add this.)
Many, many other books!
And the inter webs :) -
Foolish Shakespeare
Be A Clown, Be A Clown,
All The World Loves A Clown.
Act A Fool, Play The Calf,
And You'll Always Have The Last Laugh!!
And it's true!!! Gene Kelly and Judy Garland knew what they were talking about... we privately wonder if they were bardolaters behind closed doors!!
The clowns and fools in Shakespeare not only make us laugh uproariously, but Shakespeare puts words of razor sharp wit in their mouths to illuminate the human condition.
But what exactly designates one character a fool, and one a clown??
Join us and find out!!!
To send us an email - please do, we want to hear from you!!! - write us at: thebardcastyoudick@gmail.com
To support us (by giving us money - per episode if you like!)...
On Patreon, go here:
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To visit our website, go here:
https://www.thebardcastyoudick.com
To donate to an awesome charity, go here:
https://actorsfund.org/help-our-entertainment-communiity-covid-19-emergency-relief
Like us? Leave us a five-star rating AND a review wherever you get your podcasts!!
Episode Sources:
Years and years of experience with Shakespeare from two rather opinionated theatre professionals, you dicks!!!! And cunts. (Owen insisted we add this.)
Many, many other books!
And the inter webs :) -
Bards Dispense Profanity: Even Drunker Edition!!!
Darling listeners!!!
Today's episode is one we've been looking forward to - the SECOND game of Bards Dispense Profanity, Even Drunker Edition!!!!
It's been a crazy month, as Owen is currently directing The House of Bernarda Alba and Lisa Ann is Dialect Coach for Kinky Boots - so we have been BUSY BUSY BUSY!!! (Links are below - go see some theatre!!!)
We'll be back to you live and in person (kinda, since we record these) next episode but in the meantime - can you BELIEVE how wasted we were and STILL managed to answer questions involving Shakespeare?!??
We can't!!! (Although the next day hangover might say otherwise.)
Enjoy!!!
To send us an email - please do, we truly want to hear from you!!! - write us at: thebardcastyoudick@gmail.com
To support us (by giving us money - we're starving artists, dammit!!) - per episode if you like!):
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To visit our website, go here:
https://www.thebardcastyoudick.com
To donate to an awesome charity, go here:
https://actorsfund.org/help-our-entertainment-communiity-covid-19-emergency-relief
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Then leave us a five-star rating AND a review wherever you get your podcasts!!
Episode Sources:
Years and years of experience with Shakespeare from two - scratch that, FIVE!!! - rather opinionated theatre professionals, you dicks!!!! And cunts. (Owen insisted we add this.)
Many, many, many books.
And the inter webs :) -
Son of Sonnet Shakespeare - The Sequel!
Listeners!!!
We have had such a wonderful response to our first Sonnet Shakespeare episode that we rushed to put together another one!!!
In this episode, we have our dear friends and incredible artists Colin Wulff, Simon Nigam, Michael Daly, and Harper York sharing their choice of sonnets - and the feeling, insight, and talent they bring to them is MIND BLOWING!!!!!!
We are incredibly lucky ducks here at The Bardcast!!!!
To send us an email - please do, we truly want to hear from you!!! - write us at: thebardcastyoudick@gmail.com
To support us (by giving us money - we're starving artists, dammit!!) - per episode if you like!):
On Patreon, go here:
https://www.patreon.com/user?u=35662364&fan_landing=true
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To visit our website, go here:
https://www.thebardcastyoudick.com
To donate to an awesome charity, go here:
https://actorsfund.org/help-our-entertainment-communiity-covid-19-emergency-relief
Like us? Don't have any extra moolah? We get it! Still love us and want to support us??
Then leave us a five-star rating AND a review wherever you get your podcasts!!
Episode Sources:
Years and years of experience with Shakespeare from two - scratch that, SIX!!! - rather opinionated theatre professionals, you dicks!!!! And cunts. (Owen insisted we add this.)
Many, many, many books.
And the inter webs :) -
Punk Rock Shakespeare
HAPPY THIRD YEAR OF THE POD, LISTENERS!!!!!
We couldn't have done it without you and we are eternally grateful.
That being said, we thought we'd take a left at Albuquerque and riff a little on this idea we've been throwing around for a while: what does it mean to be "punk rock" (other than the music of course!)?? What is the energy and the attitude AND - what characters in Shakespeare plays could be considered "punk?"
In today's episode, we discuss this intriguing (to us, and hopefully, to you!) idea of anarchy and anti-establishment thinking. And we'd love to hear what you have to say about it!!!
To send us an email - please do, we truly want to hear from you!!! - write us at: thebardcastyoudick@gmail.com
To support us (by giving us money - we're starving artists, dammit!!) - per episode if you like!):
On Patreon, go here:
https://www.patreon.com/user?u=35662364&fan_landing=true
Or on Paypal:
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=8KTK7CATJSRYJ
To visit our website, go here:
https://www.thebardcastyoudick.com
To donate to an awesome charity, go here:
https://actorsfund.org/help-our-entertainment-communiity-covid-19-emergency-relief
Like us? Don't have any extra moolah? We get it! Still love us and want to support us??
Then leave us a five-star rating AND a review wherever you get your podcasts!!
Episode Sources:
Years and years of experience with Shakespeare from two rather opinionated theatre professionals, you dicks!!!! And cunts. (Owen insisted we add this.)
Many, many, many books.
And the inter webs :) -
Superfan Shakespeare! Season 2 Finale
The last episode of our second full season?!?!?!?!?!?!?
SERIOUSLY?!?!?!?!?!?!
WE MADE IT, THANKS TO ALL OF YOU!!!!!!!!
In this episode we talk to three of our beloved listeners and fans of the pod - they're THE F*****G GREATEST!!!!!!!
Truly. Check it out.
And thanks, guys, we're incredibly grateful for ALL of you!!!!!!!!
To send us an email - please do, we want to hear from you!!! - write us at: thebardcastyoudick@gmail.com
To support us (by giving us money - we're starving artists, dammit!!) - per episode if you like!):
On Patreon, go here:
https://www.patreon.com/user?u=35662364&fan_landing=true
Or on Paypal:
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=8KTK7CATJSRYJ
To visit our website, go here:
https://www.thebardcastyoudick.com
To donate to an awesome charity, go here:
https://actorsfund.org/help-our-entertainment-communiity-covid-19-emergency-relief
Like us? Don't have any extra moolah? We get it! Still love us and want to support us??
Then leave us a five-star rating AND a review wherever you get your podcasts!!
Episode Sources:
Years and years of experience with Shakespeare from two rather opinionated theatre professionals, you dicks!!!! And cunts. (Owen insisted we add this.)
Many, many, many books.
And the inter webs :)
Customer Reviews
BRILLIANT
My favorite podcast. These two are not only extremely knowledgeable, but they keep it real and aren’t afraid to drop some f bombs. Shakespeare would approve of these potty mouths! Listening to an episode feels like you’re hanging out with some good friends and having a chat (and probably a few drinks) around a fire. They are witty, hilarious, and the experience they have in theatre makes for a rich conversation of unique perspectives and funny stories. The chemistry between them is wonderful and they balance each other out quite well. Lisa Ann is definitely the rebel here and Owen is the glue that holds it all together. Each episode offers something unique and insightful. I have learned so much from this podcast! I love the episodes with the guest speakers. Waiting for Drunken Trivial Pursuit Shakespeare Part 2!
The spirit of Shakespeare
If you ever wanted to get in on what makes Shakespeare fun and interesting this should do it. Get ready to geek out over hidden (and not so hidden) meanings, history, specific performances. In addition to their deep knowledge, the hosts are hilariously authentic and uninhibited. Listen to the first episode and you’ll know if you can handle it.
Loving Episode 21
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