The Chop Bard podcast passionatley picks apart the plays of William Shakespeare, scene by scene, line by line, in search of entertainment and understanding, offering a fresh and entertaining look at some old goods- it is the cure for boring Shakespeare.
The Chop Bard podcast passionatley picks apart the plays of William Shakespeare, scene by scene, line by line, in search of entertainment and understanding, offering a fresh and entertaining look at some old goods- it is the cure for boring Shakespeare.
Current Series
Episode 240 | Much Ado
Much Ado About Nothing – Intro
An introduction to our series on Much Ado About Nothing where we talk history, structure, and the building blocks of comedy.
Episode 241 | Much Ado About Arrivals
Much Ado About Nothing – Act I scene 1
Don Pedro, the Prince of Aragon, has come to visit the house of Leonato, governor of Messina. A cast of colorful characters is introduced.
Episode 242 | Much Ado About Plots
Much Ado About Nothing – Act I scene 2, 3
Leonato is misinformed by his brother, and Don John wants to bite.
Episode 243 | Much Ado About Masks
Much Ado About Nothing – Act II scene 1
In the midst of a clever dance we encounter witty word play, misconceptions, and a new challenge.
Episode 244 | Much Ado About Deception
Much Ado About Nothing – Act II scene2, 3
Don John finds another way, while Benedick is made sport of.
Episode 245 | Much Ado About Noting
Much Ado About Nothing – Act III scene 1
Beatrice hears some unexpected gossip.
Episode 246 | Much Ado About Perception
Much Ado About Nothing – Act III scene 2
Benedick undergoes a transformation, and Don John sows doubt.
Episode 247 | Much Ado About Vigitance
Much Ado About Nothing – Act III scene 3
It’s the night before the wedding as the watch receive their instructions and try to keep the peace.
Episode 248 | Much Ado About Anticipation
Much Ado About Nothing – Act III scene 4, 5
Hero prepares for her wedding, Beatrice isn’t feeling so hot, Dogberry and Verges have it handled.
Episode 249 | Much Ado About Revenge
Much Ado About Nothing – Act IV scene 1
The worst wedding, two confessions of love, and a promise of death.
Episode 250 | Much Ado About Interrogation
Much Ado About Nothing – Act IV scene 2
Dogberry goes about to examine the malefactors in the eftest way.
Episode 251 | Much Ado About Conviction
Much Ado About Nothing – Act V scene 1
Claudio and the Prince are confronted with opposition and catastrophe.
Episode 252 | Much Ado About Conclusions
Much Ado About Nothing – Act V scene 2, 3, 4
Benedick is boastful, Beatrice too witty, Hero too innocent, Claudio’s a fool, yet love finds a way to work it all out.
