Pod's The Thing

While we take a small hiatus from Shakespeare, this month we're excited to share an episode from Two Thousand and Late, a new Audio Drama from Lauren Shippen (guest of the show) and Atypical Artists!THIS IS HOW TO PROCRASTINATE THE END OF THE WORLD (otherwise known as the nine circles of hell on earth)! What do you do when you're thirty-six years old and you've been possessed by a demon and been fired from your job? You don't let the demon possessing you bring about the apocalypse like it wants to.CONTENT WARNING: This show contains all kinds of bad things: it's set in our modern day, which means it involves discussion of inept government, unfair business practices, labor abuse, small-mindedness, substance abuse, grief and loss, COVID, chronic illness, sexual harassment, and death. There's also quite a bit of swearing, drinking, smoking, violence, arson, and all manner of demonic behavior. This episode in particular involves a car crash.Two Thousand and Late is a production of Atypical Artists and executive produced by Patrick Ellis and Lauren Shippen. The show was created, written, and directed by Lauren Shippen, with the brilliant Octavia Bray as our script consultant. Our spectacular sound design is by the fabulous Jeffrey Nils Gardner, our dazzling original art was created by the first-rate Ellis Carson Jones, and our rollicking theme music is by the ever-wonderful Brandon Grugle. We have many incredible actors lending their voices, so I'll let them speak for themselves, in order of appearance: Margaret Burrus as Maddie, Elena Victora Feliz as Gemma, Vikki Kelleher as Carol, Candace McAfee as Rory, and Tyler Moody as Sid. Oh, and of course, Lauren Shippen plays both Harper and Havoc, she really is so self-obsessed. For more information about the show, please visit harperandhavoc.com. Our advertising is arranged by Multitude, so please get in touch with them if you'd like to participate in the glory that is capitalism at sponsors@multitude.productions. Alright, that's all for now. Until next time, go out and wreak some havoc.Music in this episode provided by Epidemic Sound: Swept in Black - Off CutsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We welcome audio fiction legend Lauren Shippen to the show as we dive into arguably one of the most perfect of Shakespeare's Tragedies, The Scottish Play (or, if you're feeling bold, Macbeth!) We look at two of the greatest characters and most coveted roles in all of Shakespeare's canon, Macbeth and Lady M. Featuring: the Tragedy of MacElizabeth, Sleep No More, drugged possets, cue scripts & sushi, and Chekhov's Chekhov's Gun. The Pod’s the Thing was created by Emma Sherr-Ziarko and Felix Trench, and is produced by Emma Sherr-Ziarko.This episode features Emma Sherr-Ziarko, Felix Trench, Beth Eyre, and Lauren Shippen. It was edited by Amber Devereux.Original Artwork by Felix Trench and Original Music by Amber Devereux.If you like the show, tell your friends! If you don’t like the show, tell your foes! And if you can leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening that really helps us grow the show and find our audience.You can support the show by pledging on Patreon, where you’ll get access to all sorts of preview and bonus content. You can also follow us on there for free! Patreon.com/podsthethingFind out more about the show on our website podsthething.com and follow us on most social media @podsthething.Part of the Fable & Folly NetworkSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Things are getting controversial here at Pod's the Thing, as we welcome the Marvelous Dayeanne Hutton to the show to talk about one of Shakespeare's more problematic plays, The Taming of the Shrew. In this scene between Petruchio and Katherine, we delve into a younger Shakespeare's portrayal of banter and wooing, and how modern productions can grapple with the more troubling parts of the play. Featuring: the weird Induction, On the Origins of Negging, a hint of Johnny Bravo, winged turtles, and chaotic swans. Content Warning: This Episode contains discussion of emotional and physical abuse and sexual content. Listener discretion is advised.The Pod’s the Thing was created by Emma Sherr-Ziarko and Felix Trench, and is produced by Emma Sherr-Ziarko.This episode features Emma Sherr-Ziarko, Felix Trench, Calder Shilling, and Dayeanne Hutton. It was edited by Amber Devereux.Original Artwork by Felix Trench and Original Music by Amber Devereux.If you like the show, tell your friends! If you don’t like the show, tell your foes! And if you can leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening that really helps us grow the show and find our audience.You can support the show by pledging on Patreon, where you’ll get access to all sorts of preview and bonus content. You can also follow us on there for free! Patreon.com/podsthethingFind out more about the show on our website podsthething.com and follow us on most social media @podsthething.Part of the Fable & Folly NetworkSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's every actor's dream to play the Dane, and after this episode you'll understand why. Emma, Beth, and Calder are joined by Gabriel Urbina (Wolf 359, The Harbingers) in a very special episode where our actors get directed. Get a glimpse into what it's like to work with Gabriel, and how to tell a story only through audio, as we work on what is possibly the best play in the English language. Featuring: Polonius mansplaining, sonic textures, Gertrude's complicity, choose your own adventure Hamlet, and a maths teacher's one man show. (Part 1 of 2.)This episode is dedicated to the memory of Tom Stoppard and Tina Packer.The Pod’s the Thing was created by Emma Sherr-Ziarko and Felix Trench, and is produced by Emma Sherr-Ziarko.This episode features Emma Sherr-Ziarko, Beth Eyre, Calder Shilling, and Gabriel Urbina. It was edited by Emma Sherr-Ziarko.Original Artwork by Felix Trench and Original Music by Amber Devereux.If you like the show, tell your friends! If you don’t like the show, tell your foes! And if you can leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening that really helps us grow the show and find our audience.You can support the show by pledging on Patreon, where you’ll get access to all sorts of preview and bonus content. You can also follow us on there for free! Patreon.com/podsthethingFind out more about the show on our website podsthething.com and follow us on most social media @podsthething.Part of the Fable & Folly NetworkSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we welcome prolific actor Chris Tester to the show for a more in-depth analysis of one of the most compelling characters in Shakespeare's canon: Iago from Othello. Chris speaks to how his classical training in British Drama School- and with Shakespeare specifically- informs his voice acting work to this day, and we get to see it in action as we dive into this iconic scene between Iago and Roderigo. In this exploration we ask, is Iago simply a 'motiveless malignity,' or is there something deeper in the text for an actor to ground him in? Featuring: Felix's Corner, unchaste drowning, language informing character, poisonous watermelons, performing on stage v. performing on mic, and the wonders of interpretation.The Pod’s the Thing was created by Emma Sherr-Ziarko and Felix Trench, and is produced by Emma Sherr-Ziarko.This episode features Emma Sherr-Ziarko, Felix Trench, and Chris Tester. It was edited by Emma Sherr-Ziarko.Original Artwork by Felix Trench and Original Music by Amber Devereux.If you like the show, tell your friends! If you don’t like the show, tell your foes! And if you can leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening that really helps us grow the show and find our audience.You can support the show by pledging on Patreon, where you’ll get access to all sorts of preview and bonus content. You can also follow us on there for free! Patreon.com/podsthethingFind out more about the show on our website podsthething.com and follow us on most social media @podsthething.Part of the Fable & Folly NetworkSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How about a little Damnation this Christmas? For our first Christmas Special, we welcome our special guest Ella Watts to take a break from Shakespeare and look at one of his contemporaries: Christopher Marlowe. Ella educates us about Marlowe's life as a gay man, spy, and atheist living in Elizabethan England. We discuss his legacy as a queer icon in drama, and apply it to his spectacular work, Doctor Faustus. Featuring: Marlowe's Mighty Verse, Felix's Conspiracy Corkboard, tall tortured geniuses, Marlowe's influence on Shakespeare, Prospero & Faustus, and Great Gams.Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of homophobia, sexual assault, violence, and torture. Listener discretion is advised.The Pod’s the Thing was created by Emma Sherr-Ziarko and Felix Trench, and is produced by Emma Sherr-Ziarko.This episode features Emma Sherr-Ziarko, Felix Trench, Beth Eyre, and Ella Watts. It was edited by Emma Sherr-Ziarko.Original Artwork by Felix Trench and Original Music by Amber Devereux.If you like the show, tell your friends! If you don’t like the show, tell your foes! And if you can leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening that really helps us grow the show and find our audience.You can support the show by pledging on Patreon, where you’ll get access to all sorts of preview and bonus content. You can also follow us on there for free! Patreon.com/podsthethingFind out more about the show on our website podsthething.com and follow us on most social media @podsthething.Part of the Fable & Folly NetworkSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we take a look at one of Shakespeare's most beloved comedies, Twelfth Night. Emma, Beth, Felix, and Calder dissect Act 1 Scene 5 between Viola and Olivia, and share their experiences performing in and seeing the play. Featuring: an introduction to prose v. verse, class dynamics getting topsy turvy, Viola's secret name, love as a plague, inviting in a contemporary ear, and that time Emma met Mark Rylance.The Pod’s the Thing was created by Emma Sherr-Ziarko and Felix Trench, and is produced by Emma Sherr-Ziarko.This episode features Emma Sherr-Ziarko, Felix Trench, Beth Eyre, and Calder Shilling. It was edited by Emma Sherr-Ziarko.Original Artwork by Felix Trench and Original Music by Amber Devereux.If you like the show, tell your friends! If you don’t like the show, tell your foes! And if you can leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening that really helps us grow the show and find our audience.You can support the show by pledging on Patreon, where you’ll get access to all sorts of preview and bonus content. You can also follow us on there for free! Patreon.com/podsthethingFind out more about the show on our website podsthething.com and follow us on most social media @podsthething.Part of the Fable & Folly NetworkSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Before we begin, let’s meet the Company, shall we?In this prequel episode you’ll get to meet some of Pod’s the Thing’s usual suspects: Emma Sherr-Ziarko, Felix Trench, Beth Eyre, and Calder Shilling. Hear how the show came to be, how we all “met” Shakespeare, and what our first roles were. Some combination of the four of us appear in each episode, so it’s only fair you get to decide if you like us or not.This episode was edited by Emma Sherr-Ziarko.Original Artwork by Felix Trench and Original Music by Amber Devereux.If you like the show, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening.Find out more about the show on our website podsthething.com and follow us on most social media @podsthething. You can support the show by pledging on Patreon, where you’ll get access to all sorts of preview and bonus content. Patreon.com/podsthethingPart of the Fable & Folly NetworkSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.