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A cheeky, irreverent yet informative deep-dive into all things Shakespeare, hosted by two longtime Shakespeare performers, directors, and teachers.

The Bardcast: "It's Shakespeare, You Dick!‪"‬ Lisa Ann Goldsmith and Owen Thompson

    • Arts
    • 5.0 • 25 Ratings

A cheeky, irreverent yet informative deep-dive into all things Shakespeare, hosted by two longtime Shakespeare performers, directors, and teachers.

    Stabby Shakespeare

    Stabby Shakespeare

    Beware the Ides of March!!!

    So, last week we were just shooting the proverbial shite, and it was - of course - March 15, the Ides of March. Which led us to a conversation about Julius Caesar. Which led us to a conversation about the state of politics in the good ol' US of A.

    Ugh.

    So we thought... let's talk some more about this!!!


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    • 39 min
    Revenge of Sonnet Shakespeare!

    Revenge of Sonnet Shakespeare!

    Listeners!!! We are bound and determined to get through all of Shakespeare's sonnets!!!

    In this episode we are joined by two dear friends and amazing actors, Amy Landis and Mark Edward Lang.  What a joy to hear them do beautiful justice to the Bard's words and then discuss so fully that it satisfies our little nerdy hearts ❤️

    So, here we go with Sonnet 116 and Sonnet 138 - whoooo hoooo!!!


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    • 1 hr 12 min
    Dinner with Shakespeare

    Dinner with Shakespeare

    One of our lovely listeners, Susan, asked us "Which characters would you most enjoy (or not) to have a meal with?"

    When we read it, we thought: What a fantastic idea for a podcast episode!!!

    So this is it!!! We discuss who in the canon we'd love - or not love!! - to break bread with.

    Thanks, Susan!!  We love you!!  Enjoy!!


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    • 50 min
    Bride of Sonnet Shakespeare

    Bride of Sonnet Shakespeare

    We warned you!! We did!! We said there are 154 sonnets and we are bound and determined to get to ALL of them!!

    In this episode, the lovely and supremely talent Bruce Cromer joins us to discuss Sonnet 126 - the WEIRD sonnet.  The sonnet that marches to its own drum.  The sonnet that is not like any others.

    What, you say??

    Truth!! Have a listen!!


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    • 47 min
    Swan Shakespeare

    Swan Shakespeare

    Oh listeners... a year ago the podcast was in the heart center, Stratford Upon Avon.  We were reminiscing about our lovely adventures there and thought...

    What about the swans?

    Luckily for us, LA's partner Don is an animal guy.  So we asked him to do some research on swans, those Stratford ones in particular.

    Did you know swans are monogamous and mate for life? And that they are bad asses that you never want to piss off?? It's true!!

    Join us as we dive (ha!) into the Swans of Avon.


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    • 47 min
    Favorite Shakespeare

    Favorite Shakespeare

    Happy New Year!!!

    2024 is going to be A LOT here is the US of A, so we thought we'd make ourselves happy right out of the gate by discussing those characters in the canon that we are drawn to (for various and assorted  reasons)

    Who are yours???

    To send us an email - please do, we truly want to hear from you!!! - write us at: thebardcastyoudick@gmail.com 

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    • 41 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
25 Ratings

25 Ratings

stacey sheeter ,

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!

Squrllllll ,

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.

KO’BW ,

Loving Episode 21

As a boy I met Sir Florizel Glasspole

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