Best Independent Shakespeare Podcasts (2024)

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Danzy Senna Creates Worlds She Wants to See 40:35

27m ago40:35

40:35

Danzy Senna has written a seriously funny and thought provoking book in Colored Television. It will make you laugh, but also make space for anger, pain and frustration as she skewers race, Hollywood, authentic voice, the publishing industry, the Kardashians, navel gazing, philosophy….you name it, there is satire in this book for everyone. Great wri…

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Witch Trials During Shakespeare’s Lifetime 33:49

2d ago33:49

33:49

Shakespeare made the three witch sisters famous in his play, Macbeth, by showcasing their manupulative power, encantations, and their famous pot of double double toil and trouble. While this version of witches makes for a fun spoof at Halloween parties today, when Shakespeare was originally bringing these sisters to life on stage, witches were not …

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Simplifying Homeschooling for Peaceful Days with Durenda Wilson 44:31

3d ago44:31

44:31

Homeschooling can feel overwhelming, with countless pressures and distractions vying for your family’s attention. However, nurturing a peaceful and joyful childhood for your kids is entirely possible, even amidst the chaos. In a recent conversation with veteran homeschooler Durenda Wilson, we explored practical strategies for protecting our childre…

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Shakespearean Know-It-Alls 1:22:36

5d ago1:22:36

1:22:36

Steven welcomes Dr. Ros Barber to this episode to discuss her books, her research, her successful online class on the Shakespeare Authorship Mystery, and what it's like to get sued for defamation by a Shakespearean Know-It-All. Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at www.dontquillthepodcast.com and becoming …

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Dwayne Betts Is Proof That A Book Can Change Your Life 31:37

6d ago31:37

31:37

Reginald Dwayne Betts is on a mission is to put a curated library in the cell block of every prison in America. A survivor of the system himself, he has obtained a college degree, a law degree from Yale, and a MacArthur Genius grant. Looking to bring hope to America’s most hopeless places, Bates has founded Freedom Reads, an organization that bring…

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Art Exhibition with Julia Kopperud 18:01

9d ago18:01

18:01

Today on Art Beat we speak with local artist Julia Kopperud who recently had an exhibition at No Name Bar and has completed a mural at Two Fathoms Brewing here in Winona. Julia is a visual artist specializing in acrylics and mosaics, but her creative energies don’t stop there. Julia also dabbles in many other mediums, and I’m not talkin’ fortune te…

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Open Mic with Dougie Padilla 24:59

9d ago24:59

24:59

Today on Art Beat we go the Blue Heron Coffee house, and indulge ourselves in the poetry by acclaimed Minnesota Artist and Poet Dougie Padilla. Dougie who identifies as half Norwegian, half Mexican, and half cowboy spends most of his time creating expressive art and writing poetry in his studio in Pepin Wisconsin. He has also done everything from h…

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Great River Shakespeare Festival 2024: Set Design 25:45

11d ago25:45

25:45

Today on Art Beat we share with you an in-depth look at the marvelousness of the theatre! The globe theatre if you will. As we take you back to the 16th century to talk with the artists and creatives behind the 2024 Great River Shakespeare Festival. Todays guest, scenic designer Leah Ramillano shares with us her process of designing a set, how she …

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International Digital Media & Arts Association 2024: Talan Memmott and John C.S. Keston 20:11

9d ago20:11

20:11

Today on Art Beat we take you back to the 2024 International Digital Media and Arts Association Conference and Exhibition, on the campus of Winona State University. The International Digital Media and Arts Association, or IDMAa, is dedicated to showcasing new ideas and innovative developments within digital arts and digital media. This year’s confe…

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International Digital Media & Arts Association 2024: Laura Shackleford & Patrick Lichty 23:39

9d ago23:39

23:39

Today on Art Beat we take you back to the 2024 International Digital Media and Arts Association Conference and Exhibition, on the campus of Winona State University. The International Digital Media and Arts Association, or IDMAa, is dedicated to showcasing new ideas and innovative developments within digital arts and digital media. This year’s confe…

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International Digital Media & Arts Association 2024: Jon Malis & Rob Wittig 20:30

9d ago20:30

20:30

Today on Art Beat we take you back to the 2024 International Digital Media and Arts Association Conference and Exhibition which ran from June 27th to June 30th 2024, on the campus of Winona State University. International Digital Media and Arts Association, or IDMAa, is dedicated to showcasing new ideas and innovative developments within digital ar…

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International Digital Media & Arts Association 2024: Davin Heckman 21:18

9d ago21:18

21:18

Today on Art Beat we take you back to the 2024 iDMAa Conference and Exhibition which ran from June 27th to June 30th 2024, on the campus of Winona State University. IDMAa or the International Digital Media and Arts Association was founded in 2004 by a collection of 15 universities, under the goal of talking about and communicating new ideas and dev…

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Revenge Plays, Madness, Murder, and Ghosts 27:55

10d ago27:55

27:55

Revenge Tragedy is a genre of plays, applied posthumously to Shakespeare's works. Just like modern day film and tv has genres like romance, western, or comedy, plays of Shakespeare’s lifetime had these categories, too, and today we're going to explore a particular subcategory of tragedy known as Revenge Tragedies. While the genre itself didn't exis…

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The Powerful Joy of Slow Home Education with Leslie Martino 40:03

9d ago40:03

40:03

In today’s fast-paced world, the experience of homeschooling can often feel overwhelming, leaving little room for the joy of learning or genuine connections. However, home educators and parents like Leslie Martino emphasize the importance of fostering deep relationships with children through a more meaningful approach to education. By prioritizing …

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Paula Hawkins is a Mystery Master 44:56

13d ago44:56

44:56

Paula Hawkins is a master of the mystery, and her new one, The Blue Hour, has one of the best opens and closes to a mystery we have ever read. An author who knows mood and atmosphere, this book will keep you turning the pages long after you told yourself to go to bed. Our bookstore this week is a revisit with one of our favorites, Beacon Hill Books…

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Community Action Update: GOTV in the Arts, 2024 38:56

15d ago38:56

38:56

Independent Shakespeare Co.’s Community Action Update podcast returns for a special bonus episode ahead of the November 5th election. Ensemble member and Artistic Associate for Social Justice Carene Rose Mekertichyan interviews Arts for LA’s Director of Policy and Advocacy Ricky Abilez, who shares their work and stresses the importance of voting th…

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Night Walking, Link Boys, and Artificial Light 29:06

16d ago29:06

29:06

In 1552, a lexicographer gave us the word “noctivagation” which means walking around at night. The word itself was a legal term for Shakespeare’s lifetime, used to describe someone that wandered around at night without any particular purpose. Vagrancy, on the whole, was frowned upon for Shakespeare’s lifetime, but vagrancy at night was viewed with …

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Health and Wellness for Busy Homeschoolers with Julie from Mama to Five 30:23

18d ago30:23

30:23

In this engaging interview with second-generation homeschooler Julie from Mama to Five, she opens up about the transformative journey of homeschooling while emphasizing the importance of family health and fitness. Julie reflects on how her approach to home education has evolved over the years, discusses the daily rewards and struggles of homeschool…

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Lightning Bolt Moments 43:35

19d ago43:35

43:35

Steven shares some insight into messages and suggestions he has received from members of the Quiller Nation, some "lightning bolt moments" sparking ideas for future episodes, and a look at things to come in the near future for fellow Quillers to anticipate. Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at www.dontqui…

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Richard Osman Begins a New Series 40:12

22d ago40:12

40:12

Richard Osman has one of the most successful literary mystery series of all time: The Thursday Murder Club (just finished filming as a major motion picture too). So why start a new series and why do we love it so much? First, we will read anything this man writes, including his address book, but second, because it’s good, AND funny. We ask Richard …

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Collaboration and Influence on Shakespeare's Plays 56:54

23d ago56:54

56:54

When Shakespeare was writing plays in the 16th to early 17th century, he was participating in an industry that was both established, as well as rapidly evolving. Shakespeare himself ushered in innovation for the theater industry, while the bard, along with his contemporaries, equally embraced long held traditions that included shamelessly copying o…

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Homeschooling Middle School: Connection, Independence, and Possibility with Cindy West 40:29

23d ago40:29

40:29

Homeschooling middle school can feel like a whole new world for parents and students alike. As your child transitions from elementary school to more advanced subjects and greater independence, it’s important to adapt your homeschooling approach to meet their changing needs. In this episode, we dive into practical tips for creating engaging lessons,…

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Wright Thompson Investigates His Home State 36:51

27d ago36:51

36:51

This week's book case: Emmitt Till’s murder has been a seminal moment in American history ever since it occurred in 1955. Wright Thompson’s new book “The Barn: The Secret History of a Murder in Mississippi” looks at the horror through a whole new prism. Thompson loves his native land of Mississippi but is haunted by the barn where Emmitt Till was m…

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Beavers Extinct in England by the 16th Century 30:49

30d ago30:49

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In Henry IV Part 1, Vernon refers to the clothing of young Harry saying “I saw young Harry, with his beaver on…” There are at least 6 other references to the large, semi-aquatic rodent known as the beaver to be found in Shakespeare’s plays, and while many of Shakespeare’s references are talking about the helmet feature that opens and closes on the …

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Classical Education, Homeschooling, and the CLT with Regina Gravrok 46:00

1M ago46:00

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In the world of homeschooling, the debate between individualized education and standardized testing often sparks passionate discussions. In today's podcast episode, I sat down with Regina from the Classic Learning Test to learn more about classical education, homeschooling, and what sets the CLT apart. Discover how the CLT aligns with a customized …

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Caesar and the Art of Oral Advocacy 48:02

1M ago48:02

48:02

Steven takes a deep dive into "Julius Caesar" and the aspects of legal knowledge found in the play. He specifically examines the art of oral advocacy demonstrated throughout the play and especially through the funeral speeches delivered by Brutus and Antony. Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at www.dontqu…

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Beaver Pelts Used for Everything From Hats to Medicine 33:10

1M ago33:10

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During Shakespeare's lifetime England, along with other European nations, began intentional exploration to the New World, where they not only established colonies but established commerce relationships with the native tribes they found there. Exchanges in what the Dutch West India Company called ‘New Netherland’ included trades of beaver pelts and …

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Homeschool Science for Every Student with Dr. Jay Wile 49:37

1M ago49:37

49:37

Science is more than just a collection of facts and theories; it's a dynamic story of discovery and innovation. And, ultimately, science leads us to worship our Creator in deeper ways. In my recent conversation with nuclear chemist (and homeschool science curriculum author) Dr. Jay Wile, we delve into why a chronological approach to teaching scienc…

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Katherine Rundell Believes in Children’s Lit 32:28

1M ago32:28

32:28

The United Kingdom has given us some amazing children’s authors: C.S. Lewis, Lewis Carroll, Roald Dahl, Beatrix Potter...and may we add Katherine Rundell. Her newest, Impossible Creatures, is a sensation in Britain, and was declared an instant classic even before its U.S. release. It delivers all the magic promised in the fantastical title. Tune in…

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Raising Geese in Shakespeare's England 24:45

1M ago24:45

24:45

After the image of William Shakespeare himself, perhaps the most famous objects associated with William Shakespeare has to be the quill pen, but was this pen actually made of goose feathers, and if so, how was it made? Of course the quill pen is far from the only use for geese in the 16-17th century, as reflected in Shakespeare’s plays where the ba…

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Charlotte Mason Living Education for Little Learners with Katie Klein 33:57

2M ago33:57

33:57

Katie Klein from Little House Learning Co. recently joined me to share her insights on implementing the Charlotte Mason approach in the preschool and kindergarten years. Katie emphasizes the importance of nurturing a love for learning from the very start. She provides practical advice on prioritizing play, recognizing the right time for formal inst…

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The Price of Authorship Studies 1:22:41

2M ago1:22:41

1:22:41

Steven welcomes Diana Price to this episode to discuss her seminal work, "Shakespeare's Unorthodox Biography," now heralding truth about the importance of authorship markers for more than two decades. Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at www.dontquillthepodcast.com and becoming a Patron at http://www.patr…

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Elizabeth Strout Unites Beloved Characters 37:01

2M ago37:01

37:01

If you aren’t an Elizabeth Strout fan yet, Tell me Everything, her newest novel, is going to wow you. If you are already devoted fans, like we are, then you are in for a real treat. In Tell Me Everything, she brings together two beloved characters: Lucy Barton and Olive Kitteridge. The results are truly magical. Our bookstore this week is Snowbound…

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Toothbrushes, Toothpicks, and Oral Care 43:15

2M ago43:15

43:15

The Clown in Alls Well That Ends Well talks about picking his teeth, and Coriolanus gives an admonishment about hygiene when he says “Bid them wash their faces And keep their teeth clean.” John Holland in Henry VI Part 2 talks about having teeth pulled, and in the Winter’s Tale the clown talks about being able to identify a nobleman by how he picks…

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Nurturing a Love for Literature: Shakespeare, Beowulf, and Beyond (with Anna Knaub) 59:34

2M ago59:34

59:34

In a lively and insightful conversation, Anna Knaub from The Nurtured Bee discusses her deep love for Shakespeare, her flexible and grace-filled approach to homeschooling, and her strategies for making classic literature accessible and enjoyable as a high school literature teacher. We explored the relevance of Shakespeare’s themes, the importance o…

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Spoken Word Poets Write Their Catharsis 47:45

2M ago47:45

47:45

This is a special episode dedicated the art of spoken word poetry. One of our listeners wrote to us mentioning the name of Rudy Francisco and from there we fell down the rabbit hole of spoken word and slam poetry. We talk to Rudy and two other greats of the art, Bianca Phipps and Neil Hilborn. They are going to perform one work each and we will rou…

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Single, Independent, Women in the 16th century 26:11

2M ago26:11

26:11

You may be surprised to learn that marriage in the 16th century was not required, nor a foregone conclusion, for all women of this time period. In addition to spinsters, who were older women that had never been married, there were widows that lost their husband, women who were divorced or separated from their husbands, and still some women who our …

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Listener Q&A: Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology Season 10 39:41

2M ago39:41

39:41

Hi friends, welcome back to the Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology podcast! I took a short break for a summer guest podcast series, but I’m so excited to be back for Season 10 of the podcast. I’ve already recorded several super encouraging conversations that I can’t wait to bring your way. I think this season is going to be especia…

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Conspiracy Realist 1:46:18

2M ago1:46:18

1:46:18

Steven welcomes fellow podcaster and the host of Conspiracy Realist, Shane Skwarek, to this episode to discuss Shane's discovery of the Shakespeare Authorship Mystery, how it compares to other conspiracy theories he has studied, and what actually qualifies as a conspiracy. Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandis…

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Dr. Fei-Fei Li Explains AI 35:21

2M ago35:21

35:21

Dr. Fei-Fei Li is one of the most important scientists of our time. Her book, The Worlds I See, chronicles her pioneering efforts in Artificial Intelligence. Does AI scare you? Us too. But read this book and listen to this episode. The book is not just the compelling story of Dr. Li herself, who immigrated as a girl speaking no English but who unde…

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Atheism in Shakespeare's England 51:57

2M ago51:57

51:57

To live in England during Shakespeare’s lifetime was to be Protestant, or at least as far as the Queen was concerned. The lack of religious freedom in early modern England doesn’t mean alternate belief systems did not exist, only that they were hidden. One powerful belief system that riled up conservative members of society and incited objection pa…

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Jodi Picoult Envisions A Woman Behind Shakespeare's Work 36:40

2M ago36:40

36:40

Have you ever heard the rumor that Shakespeare didn’t write his own plays? So had we, but By Any Other Name, the new novel by Jodi Picoult, may make the best case for it we have ever read. This novel puts forth a theory that Emilia Bassano wrote at least some of them, and she is an unforgettable character. This book succeeds on so many levels — a p…

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Accidental Deaths 41:16

2M ago41:16

41:16

Deaths were a common occurrence on stage for Shakespeare’s characters, but the wild and often macabre deaths we see in his plays were not actually far off from the deaths that occurred in real life for the 16-17th century. From poisonings to beheadings, one person who knew a lot about how people died in Shakespeare’s lifetime was the coroner who jo…

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Favorite Homeschool Family Read Alouds (SUMMER GUEST SERIES) 14:17

2M ago14:17

14:17

Today’s guest podcaster is Ashley Weaver. Ashley, a former English Teacher, has been homeschooling her 3 kids since 2013. Her mission is to help you grow your homeschool according to your children’s needs so that you can find joy in your family and honor Jesus. On her YouTube channel Joyful Noise Learning she talks about Charlotte Mason inspired st…

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Remembering Alexander Waugh 1:19:20

3M ago1:19:20

1:19:20

Steven is joined by frequent guest, Dr. Earl Showerman, to deliver a farewell to Oxfordian luminary Alexander Waugh, whose recent passing has been felt across the literary spectrum, and most among the Oxfordian community. Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at www.dontquillthepodcast.com and becoming a Patr…

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