Protest Too Much: A Shakespeare Showdown: Recent Episodes

Stephanie Crugnola

A 'Shakespeare Showdown' podcast that pits host Stephanie Crugnola against a different guest each week! They'll battle 'best of's in Shakespeare's canon and listeners get to vote on the winner!

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Lindsay Palinsky is on to cast As You Like It with the Queens from RuPaul's Drag Race!

She and Stephanie each line up a stellar list of Queens to cast their versions of AYLI, and get to chat about their favorite Drag Race contestants and moments through the show!

Vote: @p2mpod on ⁠instagram⁠, ⁠Twitter⁠, and ⁠TikTok⁠

Follow Lindsay on instagram or through her work with The Baron's Men (website, instagram, tiktok)

Visit ⁠patreon.com/p2mpod⁠ to see the unedited video of the recording!

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I put out the call for people’s favorite part of Thanksgiving and which Shakespeare character should not be in charge of that element! Thank you SO much to everyone for your ideas and cleverness, I can’t wait to tell you how wrong you all are. It’s going to be a perfect event!

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Auditions are hard! Shakespeare auditions are even harder, if you're unsure where to start.

Welcome to the series where I go through a play and chat through audition monologue options best suited for each type of character. Today we're talking about Romeo & Juliet.

Sections:

4:38-16:52 Character Summary

2 Monologues for each character grouping

16:31-20:44 Romeo, Paris (SADBOIS)

20:44-24:00 Juliet

24:00-28:07 Nurse

28:07-32:54 Friar Laurence, Prince, Chorus (BOSSBOIS)

32:54-36:44 Mercutio, Tybalt (SPICEBOIS)

36:44-39:15 Benvolio

39:15-43:55 Lord Capulet, Lord Montague, Lady Capulet, Lady Montague (PARENTS)

Still working on the best format for this so please get in touch @p2mpod on ⁠instagram⁠, ⁠Twitter⁠, and ⁠TikTok⁠, and check out our ⁠patreon ⁠where you can get access to the slides referenced in this episode!

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Dr. Mia Escott is on to talk about which Shakespeare characters would be teamed up to survive 21 days in the Ecuadorian Rainforest on Naked & Afraid!

Mia fights for Volumnia (Coriolanus) and has Stephanie argue for Othello!

Vote: @p2mpod on instagram, Twitter, and TikTok, and watch the whole episode on our patreon!

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When your theatre group decides to throw a Reality TV themed party after a performance of Twelfth Night, what else can you do besides shove a microphone in all their faces and make them decide what Shakespeare character they'd be???

Featuring:

Sophia Lynch (Stage Manager) as Tim Gunn

Shannon Gibson (Director) as Nicole Ritchie

Jimmie Bragdon (Sebastian) as a Chopped Contestant

Dawn Allee (FoH Manager) as Cat Deeley

Pablo Munoz Evers as the Jersey Shore

Rylee Ross (Fabian) as Kody Brown

Renee Osborn (Viola) as Michelle Visage

Lindsay M. Palinsky (Olivia) as Bread Daddy (Guiseppe)

Jacquelyn Lies (Feste) as Snooki

Michael Osborn (Malvolio) as Tiger King

Erin Priddy as a Real Housewife

Chris Casey (Sir Toby) as Paul Hollywood

Steph Crugnola (Olivia) as Boston Rob

Make sure to follow The Baron's Men on tiktok and instagram, and let us know who your favorite tv/shakespeare combo is @p2mpod on ⁠instagram⁠, ⁠Twitter⁠, and ⁠TikTok⁠.

Check out patreon.com/p2mpod to see pics of each costume!

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Auditions are hard! Shakespeare auditions are even harder, if you're unsure where to start.

Welcome to the series where I go through a play and chat through audition monologue options best suited for each type of character.

Sections:

2:30-7:22 - Play Summary

7:22-9:52 Character Summary

9:52-11:10Character Groupings

1-3 Monologues for each character grouping

11:10-16:58 (The Lovers: Troilus, Paris, Patroclus)

16:58-20:46 (The Clever Lovers: Cressida, Helen, Andromache)

20:46-24:03 (Fun Uncle: Pandarus)

24:03-25:17 (Fool: Thersites)

25:17-26:29 (Seer: Cassandra)

26:29-30:10 (Talkers: Priam, Agamemnon, Ulysses, Nestor, Menelaus, Calchas)

30:10-30:43 (Fighty Braggy Boys: Achilles, Ajax, Hector, Aeneas, Diomedes, Helenus)

Still working on the best format for this so please get in touch @p2mpod on instagram, Twitter, and TikTok, and check out our patreon where you can get access to the slides referenced in this episode!

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Emily Swan is on to talk about which Shakespeare play casts would make the best Real World season.

Swan argues for Much Ado and has Steph argue for Romeo and Juliet!

Vote: @p2mpod on instagram, Twitter, and TikTokFollow Swan on instagram, facebook, twitch, and etsy, and through doodle crew!

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Melissa Barrett is on to talk through who each of the Friends characters would match up with as Shakespeare characters!

Vote: @p2mpod on instagram, Twitter, and TikTok

Follow Melissa with Sun & Moon Theatre on their website or twitter!

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Visit patreon.com/p2mpod to see the unedited video of the recording!

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Georgia Andrews is on to chat about which Shakespeare character deserves the Queer Eye treatment!

Georgia argues for Falstaff (Henry IV.i, ii) and has Stephanie argue for Petruchio (Taming of the Shrew)

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Marshall B. Garrett is on to kick off our Reality TV season with a chat about which Shakespeare character would win Survivor!

Marshall argues for Marina (Pericles) and has Stephanie defend Iago (Othello)Vote: @p2mpod on instagram, Twitter, and TikTokFollow Marshall on his website, twitter, bluesky, and make sure to keep an eye on his new podcast!

Check out our patreon where you can get access to the unedited video recordings of each episode as well as Marshall's entire Winners At War breakdown for Shakespeare's Survivors!

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Last weekend was DragonCon, and Emily Swan and I were lucky enough again to get our very own panel on the Digital Media Track! It was a huge honor to get to perform at a convention of this magnitude, and we are just over the moon at how it went - thank you to everyone in the room for playing along so well!

We talk through the storm scene in Lear while Swan draws a comic page, and take breaks for the audience to shout P2M matchups at me, and ask Shakespeare and art questions!

Check out the Digital Media Track twitch for the full video!

And be sure to follow Swan on twitter, instagram, and Etsy!

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Megan Skye Hale is on to chat about which Shakespeare character would make the best D&D player!

Megan argues for Helena (All's Well) and has Stephanie defend Benedick (Much Ado)!

Vote: @p2mpod on instagram, Twitter, and TikTok 

Follow Megan on tiktok, with Speculative Drama, and at the Steep and Thorny Way to Heaven in Portland!

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Gabriel Perez joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to decide which of Shakespeare's characters would win the "Best Dressed" superlative!

Gabe argues for Macbeth and has Stephanie argue for King Lear!

Vote: @p2mpod on instagram, Twitter, and TikTok 

Follow Gabe on instagram, catch up with his podcast Quid Pro Roll, and join the Goblins and Growlers discord!

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Tyra Burton joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to decide which of Shakespeare's characters would win the "Teacher's Pet" superlative!

Tyra argues for Benedick and has Stephanie defend Beatrice!

Vote: @p2mpod on instagram, Twitter, and TikTok 

Follow Tyra on her website, twitter, instagram, and facebook

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Andrew Dunn joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to decide which of Shakespeare's characters would win the "least prepared for class" superlative!

Andrew argues for Nick Bottom (Midsummer) and has Stephanie argue for Sir Toby Belch (Twelfth Night)!

Vote: @p2mpod on instagram, Twitter, and TikTok 

Follow Andrew's work with Barefoot Shakespeare on instagram and their website, and make sure to check out Unrehearsed Shakespeare on Aug 26 and Sept 2!

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Happy third birthday Protest too Much!! To celebrate, I asked a few of my Shaxpals to send in a clip of which Shakespeare character they think fit their zodiac sign the best! Make sure to give them some love and follow their work!

LEO - Stephanie Crugnola: Protest too Much instagram, tiktok, twitter

VIRGO - Matt Goldstein: instagram

LIBRA - Rylee Ross: The Baron’s Men instagram, tiktok, website

SCORPIO - Mike Crugnola: twitter, Swoontower Soccer, InAddition podcast

SAGITTARIUS - Jacki Wilkicki: Revolution Recover instagram, websiteCAPRICORN - Jeremy Haig: When Walls Can Talk podcast, twitter

AQUARIUS - Sonya Joyner: instagram, facebook, website

PISCES - Anneliese Friend: The Baron’s Men instagram, tiktok, website

ARIES - Lindsay M. Palinsky: The Baron’s Men instagram, tiktok, website

TAURUS - Shannon Gibson: instagram, The Baron’s Men instagram, tiktok, website

GEMINI - Arden Fitzroy: instagram, twitter, Camden Fringe show tickets

CANCER - Riley Anna: instagram, OPSFest instagram, tiktok

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Auditions are hard! Shakespeare auditions are even harder, if you're unsure where to start.

Welcome to the new series where I go through a play and chat through audition monologue options best suited for each type of character. Still working on the best format for this so please get in touch @p2mpod on instagram, Twitter, and TikTok, and check out our patreon where you can get access to the unedited recording of this episode!

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Rivka Levin joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to decide which of Shakespeare's characters would win the "Biggest Gossip" superlative!

Rivka argues for The Nurse (Romeo & Juliet) and has Steph argue for Cinna the Poet (Caesar).

Vote: @p2mpod on instagram, Twitter, and TikTok 

Follow Rivka's work with Atlanta Shakespeare Company and Georgia Renaissance Festival

Check out our patreon where you can get access to the unedited recording of this episode!

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Joe Weinberg joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to decide which of Shakespeare's plays would make the best High School production.

Joe argues for Henry IV.i and has Stephanie argue for Love's Labour's Lost!

Vote: @p2mpod on instagram, Twitter, and TikTok 

Follow Joe: tiktok

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Have an audition coming up for Hamlet? Want to stand out while still capturing the essence of the character you're going for? Look no further than the Hamlet audition material on our Patreon! Here's a sneak peek release of part 2 -- scroll back in the feed for part 1, and check out our patreon if you want to see these for more characters!

This is our first crack at a video episode, so let us know what you think!!

Help us spread the word by sharing this episode or show socials with a friend this week, and letting them know what we're up to! 

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Kate Pitt joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to decide which of Shakespeare's characters would win Prom King and Queen!

Kate argues for Rosalind and Orlando and has Stephanie argue for Hamlet!

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Dr. Danielle Rosvally and Dr. Trevor Boffone join host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's special episode to decide which of Shakespeare's plays is the most queer (discounting the most obvious Twelfth Night)!

Eleanor argues for Antony & Cleopatra and has Stephanie argue for Henry & Katherine (Henry V).

*CONTENT NOTE: Teen Suicide is discussed from 21:35 to 22:16

Vote: @p2mpod on instagram, Twitter, and TikTok 

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Eleanor Wilkinson joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to decide which of Shakespeare's pairs would win the "Best Couple" Superlative!

Eleanor argues for Antony & Cleopatra and has Stephanie argue for Henry & Katherine (Henry V).

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Andrew Yabroff joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to decide which of Shakespeare's pairs would win the "Best Friends" Superlative!

Andrew argues for Brutus and Cassius (Julius Caesar) and has Stephanie argue for Hal and Falstaff (Henry IV.1, 2)

Vote for who you think would be the best couple @p2mpod on instagram, Twitter, and TikTok and make sure to check out all of Andrew's work on instagram and his website!

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Jacqueline Youm joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to decide which of Shakespeare's characters would win the "Most Likely to Succeed" superlative!

Jackie argues for Helena (All's Well) and has Stephanie argue for Iago (Othello)!

Vote for who you think would be the best couple @p2mpod on instagram, Twitter, and TikTok and make sure to check out all of Jackie's work on instagram, facebook, and youtube!

Please check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - currently we are running a series: Producing Shakespeare - going from nothing to a full free Shakespeare in the Park performance in 9 months!

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Dr Alexander Muñoz joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to kick off the High School Superlative Season with a discussion of which Shakespeare character would win "Most School Spirit"!

Alexander argues for Tybalt (Romeo & Juliet) and has Stephanie argue for Macduff (Macbeth)!

Vote for who you think would be the best couple @p2mpod on instagram, Twitter, and TikTok and make sure to check out all of Alexander's work on their website: verynormalbooks.com !

Please check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - currently we are running a series: Producing Shakespeare - going from nothing to a full free Shakespeare in the Park performance in 9 months!

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Emily C.A. Snyder joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to celebrate unlikely 'ships!

Emily argues for Orlando x Ophelia and has Stephanie argue for Escalus x Enobarbus!

Vote for who you think would be the best couple @p2mpod on instagram, Twitter, and TikTok and make sure to check out Emily on twitter and instagram @emilycasnyder or their website!

Please check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - currently we are running a series: Producing Shakespeare - going from nothing to a full free Shakespeare in the Park performance in 9 months!

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Ian Doescher join host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode, and she makes him choose just one Shakespeare play to match with each film in the original Star Wars trilogy!

Ian proposes a full set of history, comedy, tragedy, and Steph goes wild with three comedies that she clumsily shoehorns some plot details into!

Let us know whose lists you think fit best, or add your own ideas @p2mpod on instagram, Twitter, and TikTok and make sure to check out all of Ian's work on his website!

Please check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - currently we are running a series: Producing Shakespeare - going from nothing to a full free Shakespeare in the Park performance in 9 months!

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Rob Myles joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode with a bracket-style challenge to determine which Shakespeare character is the most innovative!

The Initial Match-Ups are:
Friar Lawrence (Romeo & Juliet) v Friar Francis (Much Ado)
Helena (All's Well) v Imogen (Cymbeline)
Paulina (Winter's Tale) v Lady Macbeth (Macbeth)
Lucentio (Shrew) v Mistress Ford and Page (Merry Wives)

Vote for who you think should win, and follow us @p2mpod on instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Also, please make sure to follow and support Rob through his website, twitter, instagram, his podcast Owning Shakespeare, and the TSMGO Patreon!

Please check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - this month we've introduced a new series on Producing Shakespeare - going from nothing to a full free Shakespeare in the Park performance in 9 months!

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Mike Crugnola joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to chat about which Shakespeare character would be the best improviser!

Surprise they're both terrible arguments, with Mike choosing to defend Romeo (????) and having Stephanie defend Nick Bottom (!!!!)

Vote for who you think should win, and follow us @p2mpod on instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Also make sure to follow Mike on twitter (personal, Swoontower Soccer, Adventure Inc, InADDition), and Post!

Please check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - this month we've introduced a new series on Producing Shakespeare - going from nothing to a full free Shakespeare in the Park performance in 9 months!

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Crispy joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to chat about which Shakespeare play would make the best Reality TV show!

Crispy argues for Don Pedro, and has Stephanie argue for Beatrice!

Vote for who you think should win, and follow us @p2mpod on instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Also make sure to follow Crispy on Twitter and Instagram!

Please check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - this month we've introduced a new series on Producing Shakespeare - going from nothing to a full free Shakespeare in the Park performance in 9 months!

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In a special episode, hosts from five Shakespeare podcasts hop in to argue who in Shakespeare they think would make the best podcaster! They also each gave Stephanie a character to argue, so stick around to the end to hear that surprise!

Make sure to follow us @p2mpod on instagram, Twitter, and TikTok to vote, and support each of the contributing shows by following them and taking a listen to their favorite episodes!

Shakespeare Anyone? Favorite Episodes: Hamlet: Ophelia, Gertrude and Female Agency, King James I's Obsession with Witchcraft in Early Modern Scotland and the North Berwick Witch Trials, RSC's Complete Works Second Edition with Sir Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen
Listen, Twitter, Instagram

A Teenager's Take on Shakespeare Favorite Episode: Elizabeth Dennehy ‘Why We Love Shakespeare’
Twitter, Instagram

Bowls With The Bard Favorite Episode: Season 1, Episode 17- A Plague: Ashley-Marie Chavez and Aloha Rasmussen
Listen, Twitter, Instagram

What Ho, A Rat: Listen, Twitter, Instagram

That Shakespeare Life Favorite Episode: Episode 26: Tiffany Stern Talks 16th Century Quill Pens and Graphite Pencils
Listen, Twitter, Instagram

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Emily Zentis and Nicole Shay join Stephanie to chat which of Shakespeare's characters would be the best Disney Content Creator/Influencer!

Emily argues for Viola (Twelfth Night), Nicole argues for Hero (Much Ado), and they have Stephanie argue for Malvolio (Twelfth Night). 

Vote for who you think should win, and follow us @p2mpod on instagram, Twitter, and TikTok and make sure to follow Emily and Nicole!

Please check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content on Producing Shakespeare - going from nothing to a full free Shakespeare in the Park performance in 9 months!

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In a special episode, Stephanie breaks down her favorite Shakespeare podcasts, why she loves them, and what Shakespeare character she thinks would listen to each! Check out the shows covered below, and make sure to give them a little extra love this holiday season!

Not Another Shakespeare Podcast: Listen, Twitter, Instagram

This Shakespeare Is Gay: Listen, Twitter, Instagram

This Wooden O: Listen, Twitter, Instagram

What Ho, A Rat: Listen, Twitter, Instagram

Shakespeare Anyone?: Listen, Twitter, Instagram

Women In Shakespeare: Listen, Twitter, Instagram

That Shakespeare Life: Listen, Twitter, Instagram

Bowls With The Bard: Listen, Twitter, Instagram

Owning Shakespeare: Listen, Twitter, Rob's Website

Reduced Shakespeare Company Podcast: Listen, Twitter, RSC Website

A Teenager's Take on Shakespeare: Twitter, Instagram

No Holds Bard: Listen, Twitter, Instagram

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Al Lapajenko joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to chat about which Shakespeare play would make the best Reality TV show!

Al argues for Midsummer and has Stephanie argue for The Winter's Tale!

Vote for who you think should win, and follow us @p2mpod on instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Also make sure to follow Al on TikTok and Instagram!

Please check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - this month we've introduced a new series on Producing Shakespeare - going from nothing to a full free Shakespeare in the Park performance in 9 months!

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Mya Gosling joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to chat about which Shakespeare character would make the best comic artist!

Mya takes Rosalind (As You Like It) and has Stephanie (try to) argue for Coriolanus!

Vote for who you think should win, and follow us @p2mpod on instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. 

Also make sure to follow Mya on her website: Good Tickle Brain and support her on patreon!

Please check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - this month we've introduced a new series on Producing Shakespeare - going from nothing to a full free Shakespeare in the Park performance in 9 months!

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Alex Benarzi joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to chat which of Shakespeare's characters would be the best blogger!

Alex argues for Hal (Henry IV.1->Henry V) and has Stephanie argue for Kate (Taming of the Shrew)!

Vote for who you think should win, and follow us @p2mpod on instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. 

Also make sure to follow Alex on his website, twitter, and tiktok! 

Please check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - this month we've introduced a new series on Producing Shakespeare - going from nothing to a full free Shakespeare in the Park performance in 9 months!

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Syd Neben joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to kick off our new Content Creation season! We chat about which Shakespeare character would have the best TikTok channel.

Syd argues for Hamlet and has Stephanie argue for Mercutio (Romeo & Juliet)!

Vote for who you think should win, and follow us @p2mpod on instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Also make sure to follow Syd on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter, and buy their book Antique Roman!

Please check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - this month we've introduced a new series on Producing Shakespeare - going from nothing to a full free Shakespeare in the Park performance in 9 months!

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In the bonus finale of this season, Stephanie is joined by Shannon Dodson, Anneliese Friend, and Lindsay Palinsky to chat which of Shakespeare's Women is the greatest feminist icon!

Shannon argues for Rosalind (As You Like It), Anneliese for Beatrice (Much Ado), Lindsay for Margaret of Anjou (Henry VIs +Richard III), and Stephanie for the Three Witches (Macbeth).

Vote for who you think should win, and follow us @p2mpod on instagram, Twitter, and TikTok and make sure to follow the work all four of us do with The Baron's Men in Austin on tiktok, twitter, and instagram, and Shannon/Lindsay/Lindsay's Dance Center!

Please check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - this month we've introduced a new series on Producing Shakespeare - going from nothing to a full free Shakespeare in the Park performance in 9 months!

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Hailey Bachrach joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to chat which of Shakespeare's Women would be the Best Blind Date!

Hailey argues for Viola (Twelfth Night) and has Stephanie argue for Miranda (The Tempest)!

Vote for who you think should win, and follow us @p2mpod on instagram, Twitter, and TikTok and make sure to follow Hailey on twitter and through her work with Shakespeare and Consent (twitter)!

Please check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - this month we've introduced a new series on Producing Shakespeare - going from nothing to a full free Shakespeare in the Park performance in 9 months!

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Mikey and Rey from "What Ho...A Rat!" join host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to chat who is the Best Person in Hamlet (if anyone!)

They team up to fight for Horatio, and give Steph the daunting task of having to prove that Hamlet isn't  just an asshole.

Vote for who you think should win, and follow us @p2mpod on instagram, Twitter, and TikTok and make sure to follow What Ho...A Rat on twitter and instagram, and listen wherever you get your podcasts!

Please check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - this month we've introduced a new series on Producing Shakespeare - going from nothing to a full free Shakespeare in the Park performance in 9 months!

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Annabelle Higgins joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to chat which of Shakespeare's teenage characters is the best!

Annabelle argues for Isabella (Measure for Measure) and has Stephanie argue for Marina (Pericles)!

Vote for who you think should win, and follow us @p2mpod on instagram, Twitter, and TikTok and make sure to follow Annabelle (twitter) and her new show A Teenage Take on Shakespeare (twitter / instagram).

Please check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - this month we've introduced a new series on Producing Shakespeare - going from nothing to a full free Shakespeare in the Park performance in 9 months!

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Have an audition coming up for Hamlet? Want to stand out while still capturing the essence of the character you're going for? Look no further than the Hamlet audition material on our Patreon! Here's a sneak peek release of part 1 -- and if you want to see part 2, plus the videos and monologues make sure to sign up for our monthly rewards!

Over the next few months, all money from the Patreon will go towards funding our free Shakespeare in the Park production of Cymbeline in Austin, TX -- help us bring Shakespeare to the community and while you're at it, get exclusive looks behind the scenes of concept to production!

Help us spread the word by sharing this episode or show socials with a friend this week, and letting them know what we're up to! 

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Katie Crugnola (MY MOM!!!) joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to chat which of Shakespeare's characters we'd want to be our new moms!

Katie argues for the Nurse (Romeo & Juliet) and has Stephanie argue for Cleopatra (Antony & Her)

Vote for who you think should win, and follow us @p2mpod on instagram, Twitter, and TikTok!

Please check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - this month we've introduced a new series on Producing Shakespeare - going from nothing to a full free Shakespeare in the Park performance in 9 months!

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Dragon Con was a few weeks ago, and Emily Swan and I were lucky enough to get our very own panel again on the Digital Media Track! It was a huge honor to get to perform at a convention of this magnitude, and we are just over the moon at how it went - thank you to everyone in the room for playing along so well!

We talk through the Funeral scene in Caesar while Swan draws a comic strip of the scene, and take a bunch of P2M breaks for the audience to shout matchups at me!

Watch the video here, and be sure to follow Swan on twitter, instagram, tiktok and Etsy! Also bookmark her show Doodle Crew in all your socials!

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Carson Brakke joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to chat which of Shakespeare's women would win The Bachelor!

Carson argues for Juliet (Romeo & Her) and has Stephanie argue for Miranda (The Tempest). 

Vote for who you think should win, and follow us @p2mpod on instagram, Twitter, and TikTok!

Make sure to follow Carson on tiktok!

Please check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - this month we've introduced a new series on Producing Shakespeare - going from nothing to a full free Shakespeare in the Park performance in 9 months! And check out the Kickstarter for the Comic Stephanie edited here!

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Rachael Powles joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to chat which of Shakespeare's women belongs in a Fairy Tale!

Rachael argues for Miranda (The Tempest) and has Stephanie argue for the Queen (Cymbeline)!

Vote for who you think should win, and follow us @p2mpod on instagram, Twitter, and TikTok!

Make sure to follow Rachael on instagram and tiktok!

Please check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - this month we've introduced a new series on Producing Shakespeare - going from nothing to a full free Shakespeare in the Park performance in 9 months! And check out the Kickstarter for the Comic Stephanie edited here!

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Chi-Chi Onuah is on to chat the Marvel Shakespeare Universe! Matching Superheroes with Shakespeare characters, Steph and Chi-Chi build their Avengers and villains!

Let us know what you think about the team matchups, and follow us on instagram, Twitter, and TikTok!

And, make sure to follow Chi-Chi on twitter, instagram, and her website!

Please check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - this month we've introduced a new series on Producing Shakespeare - going from nothing to a full free Shakespeare in the Park performance in 9 months!

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Stephanie's co-hosts on the InAddition Podcast join her to determine Shakespeare's best play - bracket style!

Steph gives 10 second pitches for each play, and Mike, Swan, and Tony have to work together to decide which play sounds better!

Let us know what you think about the winner, and follow us on instagram, Twitter, and TikTok!

Make sure to follow InAddition on twitter to watch on twitch, and follow Mike, Swan, and Tony!

Please check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - this month we've introduced a new series on Producing Shakespeare - going from nothing to a full free Shakespeare in the Park performance in 9 months!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Elizabeth Sylvia joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to chat which of Shakespeare's characters would be the best Wing Woman!

Elizabeth argues for Paulina (The Winter's Tale) and has Stephanie argue for Celia (As You Like It)!

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Make sure to follow Elizabeth on her website and twitter, and buy her book: None But Witches!

Please check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - this month we've introduced a new series on Producing Shakespeare - going from nothing to a full free Shakespeare in the Park performance in 9 months!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Emma Platt joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to chat which of Shakespeare's Women Deserves Her Own Spinoff Play!

Emma argues for Joan (Henry VI), and has Stephanie argue for Rosaline (Loves Labours Lost)!

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Make sure to follow Emma on tiktok, youtube, instagram, and her blog!

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Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Daniel Kemper joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to play a little Shakespeare-themed "Kiss/Marry/Kill", featuring Cleopatra, Lady Macbeth, and dealer's-choice of Kates!

Daniel and Steph both talk about who they chose for which and why, and y'all it's a heck of a good time!!

Let us know who you would pick, and follow us on instagram, Twitter, and TikTok!

Make sure to follow Daniel on his website, twitter and instagram, and make sure to keep an eye on his work with Rude Grooms and This Wooden O!

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Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Allison Wilson joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to chat which of Shakespeare's Queens is the Most Powerful!

Allison argues for Tamora (Titus) and has Stephanie argue for Gertrude (Hamlet)!

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Make sure to follow Allison's work with From Women's Eyes on twitter, instagram, and their website!

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Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Gigi Calcagno joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to chat which of Shakespeare's characters we'd want to be our best friend!

Gigi argues for Beatrice (Much Ado) and has Stephanie argue for Hermia (Midsummer)!

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Dr Kelsey Ridge joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to chat which of Shakespeare's characters is the best military spouse!

Kelsey argues for Kate Percy (Henry IV.i) and has Stephanie argue for Lady Mortimer (Henry IV.i)!

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Make sure to follow Kelsey on twitter and through her website!

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Georgina Kiersten joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to chat which of Shakespeare's characters would make the best teacher!

Gigi argues for Cordelia (King Lear) and has Steph argue for Puck (Midsummer)!

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Make sure to follow Gigi on all of their socials: twitter, instagram, website!

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Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Covid finally hit Steph, so she’s bringing you 10 minutes of iPhone rambling of which Shakespeare character she would like most to spend quarantine trapped with! Vote on twitter! I’m sorry and you’re welcome!

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This summer we are getting to hear from Shakespeare power couples on their love story and the moment they think shows the most pure love in the canon, and we play a Shakespeare-themed newlywed game.

Our final couple is Emmy Christopherson and Chloë Duckart - you can find and follow Emmy on instagram and twitter, as well as Chloë on instagram and twitter! You can also follow their work through OPSFest!

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Let us know your thoughts on instagram, Twitter, and TikTok!

Special thanks to our network: Serious Business! Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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This summer we are getting to hear from Shakespeare power couples on their love story and the moment they think shows the most pure love in the canon, and we play a Shakespeare-themed newlywed game.

Our fourth couple is our very own host Stephanie and her fiance Mike (twitter)!

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Special thanks to our network: Serious Business! Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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This summer we are getting to hear from Shakespeare power couples on their love story and the moment they think shows the most pure love in the canon, and we play a Shakespeare-themed newlywed game.

Our third couple is Tess and Marshall Garrett -- you can find and follow Marshall's work on twitter and his website!

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Let us know your thoughts on instagram, Twitter, and TikTok!

Special thanks to our network: Serious Business! Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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This summer we are getting to hear from Shakespeare power couples on their love story and the moment they think shows the most pure love in the canon, and we play a Shakespeare-themed newlywed game.

Our first couple is Kate Cargill and Max Kreisky, and you can find their work at the links below:

Gutbust: A Sketch Comedy Zine

True Tales of the Illuminati Podcast

Wizard Seeking Wizard

One-Shots: American Dreams

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This summer we are getting to hear from Shakespeare power couples on their love story and the moment they think shows the most pure love in the canon, and we play a Shakespeare-themed newlywed game. 

Our first couple is Victoria Rae Sook (twitter, instagram, Food of Love website) and Michael Padgett (website, instagram, twitter)!

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Let us know your thoughts on instagram, Twitter, and TikTok! 

Special thanks to our network: Serious Business! Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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*GoFundMe for families of Uvalde victims and survivors: https://www.gofundme.com/f/robb-elementary-school-shooting Cassidy Cash joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to chat which of five Shakespearean deaths are the least to most historically accurate.  Through the episode Cassidy covers Lil Macduff, Cleopatra, Clarence, Caesar, and Arthur.  Let us know your thoughts and which surprised you most on Facebook, instagram, Twitter, and TikTok! Make sure to follow Cassidy on twitter and through her website, and listen to her podcast: That Shakespeare Life! Please check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - including my picks for each of the months' episodes, and some new audition monologue content! Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Sarah Guillot joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to chat which of Shakespeare's characters has the best (and worst!) final lines!

Through the episode we cover: Mercutio, York, Ophelia, Worcester, and Pyramus!

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Make sure to follow Sarah on instagram and through her website!

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Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Micaela Mannix joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to choose their respective MLS squads of Shakespeare characters!

Micaela's Real Salt Lake Squad includes: Coriolanus , Chiron, Titania, Celia, Joan la Pucelle, Pisanio, Tybalt, Laertes, Margaret of Anjou, Helena, and Ariel

Steph's Austin FC Squad includes: Rosalind, Tybalt, Mercutio, Hector, Lysander, Puck, Laertes, Cleopatra, Hamlet, Beatrice , and Feste, with Hal on bench

Vote for who you think should win on Facebook (/p2mpod), instagram, Twitter (@p2mpod), and now TikTok!

Make sure to follow Micaela through 10kShakespeare on Instagram and TikTok, and her podcast Bowls with the Bard on Instagram!

Please check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - including my picks for each of the months' episodes, and some new audition monologue content!

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Kate Boleyn joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to chat which of Shakespeare's characters we want to save!

Kate argues for Lavinia (Titus Andronicus) and has Stephanie argue for Lady Macbeth!

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Make sure to follow Kate on twitter, instagram, and through her website!

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The Cast and Crew of The Baron's Men's "Comedy of Errors" joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode for a whole series of mini matchups - who would win in a fight? Listen to the chaos then vote on instagram, Twitter, or TikTok!

Make sure to follow The Baron's Men on instagram and twitter, and maybe make a donation to this incredible Austin-based theatre company!

Please check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - including my picks for each of the months' episodes, and some new audition monologue content!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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**Sorry about my voice this week - allergy season is kicking my butt!

Riley Anna joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to chat which of Shakespeare's murderesses is the best!

Riley argues for Margaret of Anjou (Henry 6.1-3, Richard 3) and has Stephanie argue for Lady Macbeth!

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Make sure to follow Riley on instagram, and through her companies Do It for Mead and OPSFest!

Please check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - including my picks for each of the months' episodes, and some new audition monologue content!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Elyse and Korey from Shakespeare Anyone? join host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to chat which of Shakespeare's Deaths is the most impactful!

Elyse argues for the Changeling child's mother (Midsummer), Korey argues for King Hamlet (Hamlet), and they have Stephanie argue for Olivia (Twelfth Night)

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Make sure to follow both Korey and Elyse, listen to Shakespeare Anyone?, and follow them on twitter and Instagram!

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Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Ash joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to chat which of Shakespeare's Off-Stage Deaths should be given more resolution!

Ash argues for Falstaff (Henry V), and has Steph argue for Lady Macbeth!

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Make sure to follow and listen to Ash's podcast "Ear Read This"!

Please check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - including my picks for each of the months' episodes, and some new audition monologue content!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Gwen Coburn joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to chat which of Shakespeare's death scenes is the coolest.

Gwen argues for Cleopatra (Antony & Her), and has Stephanie argue for Clarence (Richard III)!!

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Make sure to follow Gwen on twitter (@sadgrlsongsgwen)!

Please check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - including my picks for each of the months' episodes, and some new audition monologue content!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Tamara Ritthaler joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to chat which of Shakespeare's characters we want to give magical powers to!

Tamara argues for Lady Macduff (Macbeth) and has Stephanie argue for Lady Macbeth (Macbeth)!

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Make sure to follow Tamara on Instagram and Twitter!

Please check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - including my picks for each of the months' episodes, and some new audition monologue content!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Four amazing directors join Stephanie today to chat which moment in Shakespeare is the most magical to put on stage!

Marshall B Garrett talks about the reunion scene in Pericles (twitter, website)

Hannah Kaye talks about the Hermione statue in The Winter's Tale (twitter)

Deb Streusand talks about the Hermione statue in The Winter's Tale too (twitter, website, article link or email for pdf copy)

Ben Cordes talks about the prose and throws in a bit for Tempest moment as well (twitter)

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Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Alexander Muñoz joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to chat which Shakespeare film adaptation moment is the most magical!

Alexander brings the prophecy realization from Scotland, PA, and Steph brings To Be or Not to Be from the Tennant Hamlet!

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Make sure to follow Alexander on twitter and check out their patreon!

Check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - including my picks for each of the months' episodes, and some new audition monologue content!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Emily Swan joins host Stephanie Crugnola live during an episode of their monthly stream "Sketching Shakespeare", for this week's episode to chat which of Shakespeare's characters has the most desirable magic power - bracket style!

Join the bracket to vote for your favorite power on Twitter!

Make sure to follow Swan all across the internet at @aswannamedemily - Twitter, Instagram, Twitch, and Etsy!

Please check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - including my picks for each of the months' episodes, and some new audition monologue content!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Elizabeth Bellows joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to chat which of Shakespeare's characters we would never give magical powers to!

Liz argues for Mercutio (Romeo and Juliet) and has Stephanie argue for Lady Macbeth (Macbeth)!

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Make sure to follow Liz on TikTok/Instagram and OPSFest on TikTok/Instagram!

Please check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - including my picks for each of the months' episodes, and some new audition monologue content!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Lindsay Palinsky joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to argue which of Shakespeare's characters would do the best in different Winter Olympic sports!

We cover figure skating, curling, biathlon, skeleton, and more!

Let us know what you think of our picks on Facebook (/p2mpod), Twitter (@p2mpod), Instagram (@srsbiz_network), or TikTok (@p2mpod)!

You can find Lindsay on twitter or through she groups she works with: Art Beat Foundation and The Baron's Men!

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Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Micaela Mannix joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to chat which of Shakespeare's characters we would take magical powers away from!

Micaela argues for Prospero (The Tempest) and has Stephanie argue for Oberon (Midsummer)!

Vote for who you think should win on Facebook (/p2mpod), instagram, Twitter (@p2mpod), and now TikTok!

Make sure to follow Micaela through 10kShakespeare on Instagram and TikTok, and her podcast Bowls with the Bard on Instagram!

Please check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - including my picks for each of the months' episodes, and some new audition monologue content!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Doug West joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to argue the most magical moment in all of Shakespeare's text!

Doug argues for the battlefield ghost scene in Richard III and has Steph argue for the awakening of Hermione in the Winter's Tale!

Vote for which one you think should be the winner on Facebook (/p2mpod), Twitter (@p2mpod), or Instagram (@srsbiz_network!)

And make sure to follow Doug on his website, twitter, or instagram, and through his work as associate director of education with the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (twitter, instagram, facebook)!!

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Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Julie Martis joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to argue which of Shakespeare's characters has the most secular magic!

Julie proposes Richard III and has Stephanie argue for Romeo!

Vote for who you think should be the winner on Facebook (/p2mpod), Twitter (@p2mpod), or Instagram (@srsbiz_network!)

And follow Julie online at @JulieMartis!

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Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Rachael Bellis joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to chat which of Shakespeare's characters would make the best Disney Fairy Godmother!

Rachael argues for Paulina (The Winter's Tale) and has Stephanie argue for Lady Macbeth!

Vote for who you think should win on Facebook (/p2mpod), instagram, Twitter (@p2mpod), and now TikTok!

Make sure to follow Rachael on twitter, and through her companies Aequitas Theatre and Worldwide Shakespeare.

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Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Michelle Kelly joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to chat which of Shakespeare's characters would make the best Stage Magician!

Michelle argues for Ariel (The Tempest) and has Stephanie argue for The Witches (Macbeth)!

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Make sure to follow Michelle on twitter for all of her absolutely amazing work, and her absolutely amazing dogs!

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Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Emily Carding joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to chat which of Shakespeare's fairies is the best!

Emily argues for Titania (Midsummer) and has Stephanie argue for Mistress Quickly (Merry Wives et al).

Vote for who you think should win on Facebook (/p2mpod), instagram, Twitter (@p2mpod), and now TikTok!

Make sure to follow Emily on their website, and if you love magic and Shakespeare, make sure to grab a copy of their books "So Potent Art: The Magic of Shakespeare" (already released) and "Seeking Faery" (due out in early 2022)!

Please check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - including my picks for each of the months' episodes, and some new audition monologue content!

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Jennifer Lanier joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to chat which of Shakespeare's characters is the Best Monarch!

Jennifer argues for Falstaff (Henry IV.1, Henry IV.2) and has Stephanie argue for Lear (King Lear).

Vote for who you think should win on Facebook (/p2mpod), instagram, Twitter (@p2mpod), and now TikTok!

Make sure to follow Jennifer on her website or through the company she is Co-Artistic Director of: OPSFest (twitter, instagram, tiktok)!

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Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Gemma Allred joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to chat about three Hallmark style Christmas rom-coms based on Shakespeare plays! We watched The Spruces and the Pines (A StarCrossed Christmas), Rodeo and Juliet (My Christmas Pony), and Much Ado About Christmas! You can find them all streaming on Peacock!

Let us know what you think of these films on Facebook (/p2mpod), instagram, Twitter (@p2mpod), and now TikTok!

Make sure to follow Gemma on twitter and check out her blog Re-Thinking Shakespeare!

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Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Alexander Muñoz joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to chat about Akira Kurosawa's three Shakespeare adaptations: Throne of Blood, Bad Sleep Well, and Ran!

Let us know what you think of these films on Facebook (/p2mpod), instagram, Twitter (@p2mpod), and now TikTok!

Make sure to follow Alexander on twitter and check out their patreon!

Check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - including my picks for each of the months' episodes, and some new audition monologue content!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Shannon Dodson joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to chat which of Shakespeare's plays would make the worst musical!

Shannon argues for Pericles and has Stephanie argue for All's Well That Ends Well.

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Make sure to follow Shannon on twitter and instagram and keep an eye on what's coming up for The Barons Men!

Make sure to check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - including my picks for each of the months' episodes, and some new audition monologue content!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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A peek into some of the content you can find on our Patreon!

The second installment of the collection of audition monologue suggestions for Imogen from Cymbeline.

Over two months we cover a new sought-after Shakespeare role and provide six unique monologue suggestions. Tying the six elements of the Infinity Stones with the six base emotions and six different moments of the featured character in their play, we'll build a gauntlet of choices for your next audition!

Visit patreon.com/p2mpod to subscribe and let us know the next character you want us to cover in December/January!

Let us know what you think on Facebook (/p2mpod), instagram, Twitter (@p2mpod), and now TikTok!

Make sure to check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - including my picks for each of the months' episodes, and some new audition monologue content!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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A peek into some of the content you can find on our Patreon!

If I got to choose characters for each matchup, this is who I'd pick!

Covering: Youth Theatre Director, Best Boss, Woman in Charge, Best Superhero, Camp Counselor, and Man in Charge!

Let us know what you think on Facebook (/p2mpod), instagram, Twitter (@p2mpod), and now TikTok!

Make sure to check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - including my picks for each of the months' episodes, and some new audition monologue content!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Scott Ludwig joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to chat which of Shakespeare's men should be put in charge of the whole world!

Scott argues for Sextus Pompey (Antony and Cleopatra) and has Stephanie argue for Oberon (A Midsummer Night's Dream)!

Vote for who you think should win on Facebook (/p2mpod), instagram, or Twitter (@p2mpod).

Make sure to check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - including my picks for each of the months' episodes, and some new audition monologue content!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Mac Macdaniel joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to chat which Shakespeare Character would make the best Summer Camp Counselor!

Mac argues for Duke Senior (As You Like It) and has Stephanie argue for Richard III (Richard III)!

Vote for who you think should win on Facebook (/p2mpod), instagram, or Twitter (@p2mpod).

Make sure to follow Mac's work through his company Elsewhere Shakespeare!

Make sure to check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - including my picks for each of the months' episodes, and some new audition monologue content!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Jeff Burns joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to chat which Shakespeare Character would make the best Superhero!

Jeff argues for Viola (Twelfth Night) and has Stephanie argue for Touchstone (As You Like It)!

Vote for who you think should win on Facebook (/p2mpod), instagram, or Twitter (@p2mpod).

Make sure to follow all of Jeff's super work on his website or twitter!

Make sure to check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - including my picks for each of the months' episodes, and some new audition monologue content!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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El Neylon joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to finish building Dungeons and Dragons parties out of Shakespeare characters!

El's party consists of: Juliet, Falstaff, Macduff, Cassius, and Isabella

Steph's party consists of: Palamon, Claudius, Hippolyta, Tybalt, and Ariel

Give your feedback on the classes so far, or tell us who you'd recruit for an adventuring party on Facebook (/p2mpod), instagram, or Twitter (@p2mpod).

Also, make sure to follow El's work on twitter, or their websites at:

www.eleanorneylon.com

www.whytheatrecompany.com

Make sure to check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - including my picks for each of the months' episodes, and some new audition monologue content!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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El Neylon joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode (and next!) to build Dungeons and Dragons parties out of Shakespeare characters!

El's party consists of: Juliet, Falstaff, Macduff, Cassius, and Isabella

Steph's party consists of: Palamon, Claudius, Hippolyta, Tybalt, and Ariel

Give your feedback on the classes so far, or tell us who you'd recruit for an adventuring party on Facebook (/p2mpod), instagram, or Twitter (@p2mpod).

Also, make sure to follow El's work on twitter, or their websites at:

www.eleanorneylon.com

www.whytheatrecompany.com

Make sure to check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - including my picks for each of the months' episodes, and some new audition monologue content!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Mary Aalbue joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to chat which of Shakespeare's women should rule the world!

Mary argues for Portia (The Merchant of Venice) and has Stephanie argue for Lady Macbeth (Macbeth)!

Vote for who you think should win on Facebook (/p2mpod), instagram, or Twitter (@p2mpod).

Make sure to follow Mary's work on her website!

Make sure to check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - including my picks for each of the months' episodes, and some new audition monologue content!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Ben Cordes joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to chat which Shakespeare Character would make the best boss!

Ben argues for Duke Senior (As You Like It) and has Stephanie argue for Falstaff (Henry IV part 1 (...mostly...))!

Vote for who you think should win on Facebook (/p2mpod), instagram, or Twitter (@p2mpod).

Make sure to follow Ben on twitter, and check out his work with the 14th Night Players and Theatre at First!

Transcript for this episode is available here.

Make sure to check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - including my picks for each of the months' episodes, and some new audition monologue content!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Shaina Ruth joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to kick off the leaders season and chat which Shakespeare Character would be best to run a youth theatre camp!

Shaina argues for Rosalind (As You Like It) and has Stephanie argue for Petruchio (Taming of the Shrew)!

Vote for who you think should win on Facebook (/p2mpod), instagram, or Twitter (@p2mpod).

Make sure to follow Shaina on instagram, and check out the dance and theatre projects she's involved with: Kids On Stage and Greenville Civic Ballet!

Transcript for this episode is available here.

Make sure to check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - including my picks for each of the months' episodes, and some new audition monologue content!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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It's Midsummer Week! Liegh Toland joins to chat Midsummer movie adaptations - which we love, which we like, and which have butts :)

Make sure to check out Liegh's production of Midsummer through October with The Barons Men! (bonus: Steph is playing Puck!!) Follow them on twitter and instagram as the cast is announced over the next couple weeks!

Transcript for this episode is available here.

Make sure to check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - including my picks for each of the months' episodes, and some new audition monologue content!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Last week was Dragon Con, and Emily Swan and I were lucky enough to get our very own panel on the Digital Media Track! It was a huge honor to get to perform at a convention of this magnitude, and we are just over the moon at how it went - thank you to everyone in the room for playing along so well!

We talk through the Porter scene in Macbeth while Swan draws a comic strip of the scene, and take a bunch of P2M breaks for the audience to shout matchups at me!

For the video, to be released when it's available from the track, check out patreon.com/p2mpod or patreon.com/aswannamedemily! And be sure to follow Swan on twitter, instagram, and Etsy!

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Happy Birthday to Protest too Much!

To celebrate, we've got 5 future guests on to argue which Shakespeare Character is the very best! You can vote on twitter @p2mpod!

Huge thank you to:

Korey Pimental

Shannon Dodson

Ben Cordes

Katie Elizabeth

Josh Telepman

Stephanie Crugnola

Transcript for this episode is available here.

Make sure to check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - including my picks for each of the months' episodes, and some new audition monologue content!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Happy Birthday to Protest too Much!

To celebrate, we've got 6 guests from this past year on to argue which Shakespeare Character is the very best! You can vote on twitter @p2mpod!

Huge thank you to:

Ian Doescher

Emily Gilson

Mike Ellison

Amanda O'Donnell

Andy Letai

Artemis Redican

Transcript for this episode is available here.

Make sure to check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - including my picks for each of the months' episodes, and some new audition monologue content!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Arden Fitzroy joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to chat which Shakespeare Villain belongs in a Bond film!

Arden argues for Edmund (King Lear) and has Stephanie argue for Claudius (Hamlet)!

Vote for who you think should win on Facebook (/p2mpod), instagram, or Twitter (@p2mpod).

Make sure to follow Arden on their website, twitter, or through their podcast RISE Collective Amplify! You can listen to the trailer, the first episode, or find the full show wherever you get your podcasts! Check out the website, or follow them on twitter and instagram!

Also! Watch Arden in Macbeth by Worldwide Shakespeare! Follow their twitter, instagram, and grab your PWYC tickets!

Also, keep an eye on the twitter and instagram pages for the Serious Business Podcast Network while we spend August giving away rad prize packs-this week it's Pokemon!

Transcript for this episode is available here.

Make sure to check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - including my picks for each of the months' episodes, and some new audition monologue content!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Gabriel Perez joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to chat which Shakespeare villain is the least effective!

Gabriel argues for Don John (Much Ado) and has Stephanie argue for Tybalt (Romeo and Juliet)

Vote for who you think should win on Facebook (/p2mpod), instagram, or Twitter (@p2mpod).

Make sure to follow Gabriel on instagram, or keep up with his show Quid Pro Roll, or through the Goblins and Growlers discord!

Also, keep an eye on the twitter and instagram pages for the Serious Business Podcast Network while we spend August giving away rad prize packs-this week it's Pokemon!

Transcript for this episode is available here.

Make sure to check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - including my picks for each of the months' episodes, and some new audition monologue content!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Artemis Redican joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to chat which Shakespeare henchman is the most sympathetic!

Artemis argues for Oswald (Lear) and has Stephanie argue for Borachio & Conrade (Much Ado)!

Vote for which play you think should win on Facebook (/p2mpod), instagram, or Twitter (@p2mpod), and make sure to follow Artemis on twitter!

Also, keep an eye on the twitter and instagram pages for the Serious Business Podcast Network while we spend August giving away rad prize packs-this week it's Shakespeare!

Transcript for this episode is available here.

Make sure to check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - including my picks for each of the months' episodes, and some new audition monologue content!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Chuey Okoye joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to chat which Shakespeare play has the best opportunities for fight choreography!

Chuey argues for Romeo and Juliet and gives Stephanie Macbeth!

Vote for which play you think should win on Facebook (/p2mpod), instagram, or Twitter (@p2mpod), and make sure to follow Chuey on instagram!

Also, keep an eye on the twitter and instagram pages for the Serious Business Podcast Network while we spend August giving away rad prize packs!

Transcript for this episode is available here.

Make sure to check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - including my picks for each of the months' episodes, and some new audition monologue content!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Michael Buckley joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to build an Olympic team of Shakespeare characters!

Michael suggests the sports and Stephanie finds a character to match!

Let us know your thoughts and who you would pick on Facebook (/p2mpod), instagram, or Twitter (@p2mpod), and make sure to follow Michael on instagram!

Transcript for this episode is available here.

Make sure to check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - including my picks for each of the months' episodes, and some new audition monologue content!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Anthony Reed joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to argue which of Shakespeare's villains would be crowned the Ultimate Survivor!

Anthony brings Richard III and has Stephanie argue for Angelo (Measure for Measure)!

Vote for who you think should be the winner on Facebook (/p2mpod), instagram, or Twitter (@p2mpod).

Make sure to follow Anthony through our network: Serious Business, including podcasts like Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast), Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon), and Alternate Reality TV (a monthly Survivor Alternate Universe Stream!)

Make sure to check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - including my picks for each of the months' episodes, and some new audition monologue content!

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Andrew Pawarroo joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to argue which of Shakespeare's villains should get the Disney treatment!

Andrew brings Antonio (The Tempest) and has Stephanie argue for King John (which she....definitely....knows a lot about....)

Vote for who you think should be the winner on Facebook (/p2mpod), instagram, or Twitter (@p2mpod), and make sure to follow Andrew on instagram!

Make sure to check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - including my picks for each of the months' episodes, and some new audition monologue content!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Rodney Hakim joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to argue which of Shakespeare's villains is the cruelest! Rodney brings Iago (Othello) and has Stephanie argue for Tamora (Titus) CW: mention of sexual assault from 7:33-7:58, 13:25-14:00 Mention of violence towards children from 14:00-14:25 Vote for who you think should be the winner on Facebook (/p2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod)! Check out Rodney's work with New York Shakespeare on instagram, twitter, or facebook! Make sure to check out our Patreon for the bonus materials and extra content - including my picks for each of the months' episodes, and some new audition monologue content! Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Jim and Gerritt join host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to argue which of Shakespeare's villains is most likely to be elected to the US Senate!

Jim and Gerritt bring Angelo (Measure for Measure) and have Stephanie argue Cassio (Othello).

Vote for who you think should be the winner on Facebook (/p2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod)!

Check out all of the content Jim and Gerritt offer through State of Shakespeare on their website, twitter, or facebook!

Make sure to check out our Patreon for the bonus materials and extra content - including my picks for each of the months' episodes, and some new audition monologue content!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Lia Wallace joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to argue which of Shakespeare's villains thinks they're the hero of the story but is actually TheWorst(tm)!

Lia brings Duke Vincentio (Measure for Measure) and has Stephanie argue for Henry V!

CW: mention of sexual assault from 14:45-15:45

Vote for who you think should be the winner on Facebook (/p2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod)!

Check out Lia through the American Shakespeare Center's education department website or twitter!

Make sure to check out our Patreon for the bonus materials and extra content - including my picks for each of the months' episodes, and some new audition monologue content!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Dr. Varsha Panjwani joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to argue which of Shakespeare's characters has the best personality!

Varsha brings Beatrice (Much Ado About Nothing) and has Stephanie argue for Duke Orsino (Twelfth Night)!

Vote for who you think should be the winner on Facebook (/p2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod)!

Check out Varsha on twitter, and listen to her incredible podcast Women and Shakespeare on their website or any podcast streaming service!

Make sure to check out our Patreon for the bonus materials and extra content - including my picks for each of the months' episodes, and some new audition monologue content!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Nicole Shay joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to start a conversation about costuming all body types in theatre, bringing light to the underrepresented midsize actors who often get overlooked, especially in casting and costuming period pieces.

Follow Nicole on instagram for her weekly "Make it Midsize" fashion blog and other fashion tips and tricks!

Check out our live streams on twitch.tv/srsbiz_network and make sure to check out our patreon!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Bill Barclay joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to argue which of Shakespeare's plays has the best potential for music!

Bill brings Antony and Cleopatra and gives Stephanie The Tempest!

Vote for who you think should be the winner on Facebook (/p2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod)!

Check out Bill on instagram, or through his company Concert Theatre Works!

Make sure to check out our Patreon for bonus materials and extra content - including my picks for each of the months' episodes, and some new audition monologue content!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Austin Tichenor joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to argue which of Shakespeare's non-comedy plays is the funniest!

Austin brings Henry VI part 1 and gives Stephanie Henry IV part 1! It's the battle of Henrys part fun!

Vote for who you think should be the winner on Facebook (/p2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod)!

Check out Austin on his twitter, or through the Reduced Shakespeare Company! Also you should absolutely look into his website: The Shakespeareance and support his patreon!

Make sure to check out our Patreon for the bonus materials and extra content - including my picks for each of the months' episodes, and some new audition monologue content!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Chris Casey joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to match up characters from the Apple TV show Ted Lasso with Shakespeare characters!

warning there will be spoilers!

We cover Ted, Rebecca, Roy, Keely, Jamie, and Nate! It's not a competition, but head over to Facebook (/p2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod) to let us know your thoughts! Or to tag Jason Sudeikis so he knows how much this show meant to us this year!

You can find Chris on stage with The Baron's Men, and on his podcast One To Grow On!

May is Ehler's Danlos Syndrome awareness month. Ehlers Danlos Syndromes are a group of rare, genetic conditions that impact connective tissues & the production/strength of collagen in the body. An invisible illness, EDS is often misdiagnosed and misunderstood, which makes raising awareness even more crucial. Head over to ehlers-danlos.com/community-resources to find out how you can learn more, volunteer, or donate to research initiatives.

Check out our live streams on twitch.tv/srsbiz_network and make sure to check out our patreon!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Patrick Vaughn joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to argue for the best song in Shakespeare!

Patrick brings "It Was a Lover and His Lass" (As You Like It) and has Stephanie argue for "O Mistress Mine" (Twelfth Night)

Vote for who you think should be the winner on Facebook (/p2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod)!

Check out Patrick on twitter or instagram!

Make sure to check out our Patreon for the bonus materials and extra content, and take a listen to some of the versions we mentioned on today's episode!

It Was a Lover and His Lass, by Aaron Bibelhauser

O Mistress Mine, sung by Ben Kingsly

O Mistress Mine, by Roger Quilter and John Heddle Nash

Thomas Morley Compositions:

It Was a Lover and His Lass, Christoph Genz

O Mistress Mine: Roderick Williams and Jacob Heringman

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Nora Williams joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to argue which of Shakespeare's characters is the Most Foolish!

Nora brings Posthumus Leonatus (Cymbeline) and gives Stephanie Rosalind (As You Like It) to argue!

Vote for who you think should be the winner on Facebook (/p2mpod), Twitter (@p2mpod), or Instagram (@srsbiz_network)! And let us know if you've got thoughts on how to best streamline our voting!

Check out Nora on twitter, and listen to her podcast: Not Another Shakespeare Podcast on twitter or instagram!

Make sure to check out our Patreon for the bonus materials and extra content!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Ally Poole joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to argue which of Shakespeare's characters would find their fame in the 21st Century!

Ally brings Hamlet and gives Stephanie Cleopatra!

Vote for who you think should be the winner on Facebook (/p2mpod), Twitter (@p2mpod), or Instagram (@srsbiz_network)! And let us know if you've got thoughts on how to best streamline our voting!

Check out Ally on her website, twitter, or check out her Theatre Collective: Hot Cousin!

Make sure to check out our Patreon for the bonus materials and extra content!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Alex Andlau joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to argue which of Shakespeare's characters would benefit the most from having a Fool by their side!

Alex brings Juliet (Romeo and Juliet) and gives Stephanie Emilia (Othello)!

Vote for who you think should be the winner on Facebook (/p2mpod), Twitter (@p2mpod), or Instagram (@srsbiz_network)! And let us know if you've got thoughts on how to best streamline our voting!

Check out Alex on twitter or instagram, and get tickets to her upcoming shows here!

Make sure to check out our Patreon for the bonus materials and extra content, and tune into Sketching Shakespeare this Sunday 4/25 at 2pm eastern on twitch!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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David Martinez joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to argue which of Shakespeare's characters has the best string of insults!

David brings Kent (King Lear) and gives Stephanie Falstaff (Henry IV.i)!

Vote for who you think should be the winner on Facebook (/p2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod)!

Check out David on twitter, or through his show: Audio Obscura Pod!

Make sure to check out our Patreon for the bonus materials and extra content!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Will Candler joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to argue which scene in Shakespeare is able to be most hammed up!

Will brings Pyramus and Thisbe (Midsummer Night's Dream) and gives Stephanie the Balcony Scene (Romeo and Juliet!

Vote for who you think should be the winner on Facebook (/p2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod)!

Check out Will on twitter , have him officiate your wedding, or get him a date!!!

Make sure to check out our Patreon for the bonus materials from this episode, including Will's Powerpoint and the videos of our hammed up scenes!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Susie Chakmakian joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to argue which of Shakespeare's Fools is the best!

Susie brings Feste (Twelfth Night) and has Stephanie argue for Touchstone (As You Like It)!

Vote for who you think should be the winner on Facebook (/p2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod)!

You can support some theatres Susie loves by visiting Head Trick Theatre and Contemporary Theater Company and supporting those amazing organizations! They're doing rad work!

Make sure to check out our Patreon for some of our great rewards, and our upcoming live shows!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Sara Plaskett joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to argue which of Shakespeare's Clowns is the best!

Sara brings Falstaff and has Stephanie argue for Dogberry!

Vote for who you think should be the winner on Facebook (/p2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod)!

You can find Sara on her blog Ripe Good Scholar or on her podcast, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Check out her sites for some really great Shakespeare content as well as a P2M bonus!

Make sure to check out our Patreon for some of our great rewards, and our upcoming live shows!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Mike Ellison joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to give two Shakespeare characters (Beatrice and Benedick!) the WandaVision treatment!

WARNING: WANDAVISION SPOILERS AHEAD

Mike takes us through Benedick's grief hex and which sitcoms he'd find himself in, while Steph does the same for Beatrice!

Make sure to let us know which show you'd rather watch - or share an arc of your own - on our Facebook(/p2mpod) or Twitter(@p2mpod)!

Tune into Sketching Shakespeare on Sunday 3/21 at 2pm EST on Swan's twitch, and our next live show on Monday 3/22 @8pm EST on the srsbiz twitch and make sure to check out our patreon!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

Please remember to rate/review/subscribe/share!!

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Chris Casey and Joanna Casey join host Stephanie Crugnola live on this week's episode to argue which of Shakespeare's families we'd most want to be part of!

Chris proposes Duke Senior and Rosalind (As You Like It), Joanna proposes the Antipholuses? Antipholi? Antiphilopods? (Comedy of Errors), and they have Stephanie argue for Titus and co!

Vote for who you think should be the winner on Facebook (/p2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod)!

You can find Chris and Joanna on stage with The Baron's Men, and Chris on his podcast One To Grow On!

Check out our live streams on twitch.tv/srsbiz_network and make sure to check out our patreon!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Jacki Wilkicki and Melissa Williams join their sister Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to argue which of the Lear girls is the most badass!

They follow the birth order which has Jacki fighting for Goneril, Stephanie for Regan, and Melissa for Cordelia!

Vote for who you think should be the winner on Facebook (/p2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod) and be ready to get judged HARSHLY no matter how you vote!

Make sure to check out our Patreon for some of our great rewards, and our upcoming live shows!

Our first Live Show is Monday 3/8 @8pm eastern on twitch.tv/srsbiz_network

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Lindsay Palinsky joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to argue which of Shakespeare's families would win Family Feud!

Lindsay brings a matchup of The Tempest families: she proposes the combo of Alonzo, Ferdinand, Gonzalo, Sebastian, and Stephano, and has Stephanie argue for the grouping of Prospero, Miranda, Ariel, Antonio, and Caliban!

Vote for who you think should be the winner on Facebook (/p2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod)!

You can find Lindsay on twitter or through she groups she works with: Art Beat Foundation and The Baron's Men!

Make sure to check out our Patreon for some of our great rewards, and our upcoming live shows!

Our first Live Show is Monday 3/8 @8pm eastern on twitch.tv/srsbiz_network

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Lindsay Zana joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to argue which of Shakespeare's characters is the Best Confidante!

Lindsay proposes Horatio (Hamlet) and has Stephanie argue for The Nurse (Romeo and Juliet)

Vote for who you think should be the winner on Facebook (/p2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod)!

You can find Lindsay on twitter or her website!

Make sure to check out our Patreon for some of our great rewards, and our upcoming live shows!

Sketching Shakespeare is Sunday 2/21 @2pm eastern on twitch.tv/aswannamedemily

Our first Live Show is Monday 2/22 @8pm eastern on twitch.tv/srsbiz_network

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Megan and Marquez from Avant Bard Podcast join host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to argue which of Shakespeare's characters is the Best Dad!

Megan proposes Aaron (Titus Andronicus), Marquez proposes Falstaff (Henry IV parts 1 and...some of 2), and they have Stephanie argue for Prospero (The Tempest)!

Vote for who you think should be the winner on Facebook (/p2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod)!

You can find Megan and Marquez on twitter, and should definitely listen to their show Avant Bard Podcast on spotify!

Huge news! We're on Patreon now! Make sure to check out our reward tiers! We appreciate your support every time you listen, and can't wait to keep moving forward on this journey with y'all! Also be sure to follow us on all our social media to check out our monologue reward tier preview Sat 2/13 @2:30 eastern on twitch and our Sketching Shakespeare stream on Sunday 2/21 @2pm est!!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Eleanor Wilkinson joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to argue which of Shakespeare's characters is the Best Mom!

Eleanor proposes Hermione (The Winter's Tale) and has Stephanie argue for Tamora (Titus Andronicus)

Vote for who you think should be the winner on Facebook (/p2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod)!

You can find Eleanor on twitter, instagram, and facebook!

Make sure to check out our Patreon for some of our great rewards!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Maryam Grace and Robbie Capaldi join host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to argue which of Shakespeare's characters would be the best roommate!

Maryam proposes Maria (Twelfth Night), Robbie proposes Portia (Merchant of Venice), and they have Stephanie argue for the Macbeths!

Vote for who you think should be the winner on our Google Form - linked also on Facebook (/p2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod)!

You can find Maryam on twitter and directing Pericles with The Show Must Go Online on Wednesday 10 Feburary at 7pm GMT - check their twitter for ticket information!

You can find Robbie on twitter and through his fight reel company Actors' Fight Reels!

Huge news! We're on Patreon now! Make sure to check out our reward tiers and keep in mind: the first 10 patrons will receive a Protest too Much die cut vinyl sticker!! We appreciate your support every time you listen, and can't wait to keep moving forward on this journey with y'all!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Liza Graham joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to argue which of Shakespeare's characters would be the most fun Aunt/Uncle!

Liza proposes Pandarus, and has Stephanie argue for King Lear!

Vote for who you think should be the winner on our Google Form - linked also on Facebook (/p2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod)!

You can find Liza online on twitter!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Emily Gilson joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to argue which of Shakespeare's families would have the best Reality TV Show!

Emily proposes Richard III et al, and has Stephanie argue for Hamlet & crew!

Vote for who you think should be the winner on ourGoogle Form - linked also on Facebook (/p2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod)!

You can find Emily online on her website or on twitter / facebook!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Julia Walker Wyson joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to argue which of Shakespeare's siblings is the tightest pair!

Julia proposes Guiderius and Arviragus (Cymbeline) has Stephanie argue for Edmund and Edgar (King Lear)!

Vote for who you think should be the winner on ourGoogle Form - linked also on Facebook (/p2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod)!

You can find Julia online on twitter with her company: Shakespeare Youth Festival!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Stephanie Crugnola dives into each of the Season 1 topics this week to explain who she would've chosen for each episode matchup and why! 

Share your own thoughts on Facebook (/p2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod) and let us know who you would've picked! Also, guessing is still open for our Secret Shakespeare riddle contest, so make sure to fill out the Google Form before midnight EST on 1/6

If you're interested in being a guest for season 2 or beyond, email us at protesttoomuchpod@gmail.com! 

Happy New Year!!

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Merry Christmas Eve Shaxpals!!

To guess on the riddles, fill out the Google Form!

Prize package includes Shakespeare Journals, Sticky Notes, and a Protest too Much Sticker!

Most importantly, please make sure to check out the shows of each of our guests:

Kurt Boutin: Nook's Tavern (show / facebook / twitter), FTH Beyond (website / facebook) , Story Time with Kurt (show / facebook )

Charles McFall: Almost Daily Discourse (show / facebook / twitter )

Britany VanBrakle: Surviving Life (instagram / facebook / twitter )

Rob Mulligan: Good Stuf with Rob and Nick (show / facebook / twitter ), Adventure Incorporated ( facebook / twitter )

Amanda O'Donnell: Sassy Asides (tiktok / instagram / twitter )

Tony P Henderson: Tony P Oddcast (YouTube / facebook / website), Almost Daily Discourse

Emily Swan: A Swan Named Emily (twitch / twitter ), Doodle Crew

Anthony Reed: Adventure Incorporated (website / show / twitch ), Ask the Pokedexpert (show / facebook / twitter )

Philip D Keating: Botched: A DnD Podcast (website / twitch / facebook / twitter ), Almost Daily Discourse, Nook's Tavern

Cara DiPietro: F*ck The Broadway Body (show / instagram )

Jay Agbaje: NaijaNerds (website / facebook / twitter )

Nate Lopez: 91 Donkey Lane (show / facebook / instagram )

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Ellicia Elliott joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to argue which of Shakespeare's couples would have the strongest marriage!

Ellicia proposes the Macbeths and has Stephanie argue for Oberon and Titania!

Vote for who you think should be the winner on ourGoogle Form - linked also on Facebook (/p2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod)!

You can find Ellicia on her website or on twitter or with her company The Rude Mechanicals (twitter!)!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Andy Letai joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to argue which of Shakespeare's characters would win the Bachelor(ette)!

Andy argues for Viola from Twelfth Night and has Stephanie argue Roderigo from Othello!

Vote for who you think should be the winner on our Google Form - linked also on Facebook (/p2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod)!

You can find Andy online on twitter or through his DnD show Ship of Fools!

We are grateful for each of you - thank you for joining this ride with us!!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to good around with Shakespeare! Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Max Kreisky joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to argue which of Shakespeare's characters would be the best wingman!

Max proposes Trinculo from The Tempest and has Stephanie argue Puck from A Midsummer Night's Dream!

Vote for who you think should be the winner on ourGoogle Form - linked also on Facebook (/p2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod)!

You can find Max online on twitter or through his shows: Wizard Seeking Wizard, True Tales of the Illuminati, Anachronismo, and Wizard Boys!

We are grateful for each of you - thank you for joining this ride with us!!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to good around with Shakespeare! Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Ian Doescher joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to argue which of Shakespeare's families we'd most want to spend Thanksgiving with!

Ian proposes a Friendsgiving of Prince Hal, Falstaff, and the tavern crew from Henry IV part 1, and has Stephanie argue for Titus Andronicus' final banquet!

Vote for who you think should be the winner on ourGoogle Form - linked also on Facebook (/p2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod)!

You can find Ian online on twitter, facebook, or on his website! Buy his books! They're truly incredible!

We are grateful for each of you - thank you for joining this ride with us!!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to good around with Shakespeare! Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Julia Giolzetti joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to argue which of Shakespeare's wooing scenes is the best!

Julia proposes Romeo and Juliet's balcony scene and has Stephanie argue for Kate and Petruchio's first meeting (Taming of the Shrew)!

Vote for who you think should be the winner on ourGoogle Form - linked also on Facebook (/p2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod)!

You can find Julia online on twitter or with her company Sofa Shakespeare (twitter!), or you can buy her a coffee!

We are trying to get to 1000 downloads by Thanksgiving - so tag a friend who you think will enjoy the show!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Emily Zentis joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to argue which wedding of Shakespeare couples you'd most want to be invited to!

Emily proposes Maria and Sir Toby (Twelfth Night) and has Stephanie argue for Miranda and Ferdinand (Tempest)!

Vote for who you think should be the winner on ourGoogle Form - linked also on Facebook (/p2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod)!

You can find Emily online on her website or with her company Empty Kettle Productions!

Please remember to rate/review/subscribe/share!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Please note! There are some swear words in this one!!

William DeMeritt joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to argue which of Shakespeare's characters would be the best blind date!

William proposes Don Pedro (Much Ado) and has Stephanie argue for Don John (Much Ado)!

Vote for who you think should be the winner on ourGoogle Form - linked also on Facebook (/p2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod)!

You can find William online on his website or twitter!

Please remember to rate/review/subscribe/share!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Sarah Gruber joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to argue which of Shakespeare's characters would have the best tinder profile!

Sarah proposes Mercutio (Romeo and Juliet) and has Stephanie argue for ..... Hamlet.........

Vote for who you think should be the winner on ourGoogle Form - linked also on Facebook (/p2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod)!

You can find Sarah online at sarahrose.g

Please remember to rate/review/subscribe/share!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Julie Martis joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to argue Shakespeare's Cringiest Couple!

Julie proposes Hero and Claudio (Much Ado About Nothing) and has Stephanie argue for Rosalind and Orlando (As You Like It)

Vote for who you think should be the winner on our Google Form - linked also on Facebook (/p2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod)!

You can find Julie online at @JulieMartis!

Please remember to rate/review/subscribe/share, and join us on October 24 at 7pm eastern for our first Type Fight Night! Watch at: twitch.tv/srsbiz_network

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Victor Terry joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to debate which character has the strength and independence to thrive outside of a relationship.

Victor proposes three options for this character - Lady Macbeth, Ophelia, and Desdemona!

Vote for who you think should be the winner on our Google Form - linked also on Facebook (/p2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod)!

You can find Victor on Instagram at Real_Victor_Terry!

Please remember to rate/review/subscribe/share, and join us on October 24 at 7pm eastern for our first Type Fight Night! Watch at: twitch.tv/srsbiz_network

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Amanda O'Donnell joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to debate which two characters from separate Shakespeare plays would make the best couple!

She fights for Helena (Midsummer) and Silvius (As You Like It), and gives Stephanie Lady Macbeth and Dogberry (Much Ado) to defend!

Vote for the winner on our Google Form - linked also on Facebook (/p2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod)!

You can find Amanda on Twitter at SassyAsides or MillennialShax!

Please remember to rate/review/subscribe/share!!

Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

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Kelly Aliano joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to talk through film adaptations of Hamlet! It's a total nerd-fest and was so much fun to record!

We cover David Tennant to  Laurence Olivier, Mel Gibson to Ethan Hawke, and even throw a little Hamlet II in there for good measure. 

Make sure to let us know what your favorite Hamlet films are on our Facebook (/p2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod)!

And fill out this Google Form to take part in our first stream as we fight "types" in Shakespeare plays! Special thanks to our new network: Serious Business for bringing us on board and giving us the space to discuss such an important element of Shakespearean Theatre. Check out their other two shows Adventure Incorporated (an actual play DnD 5e podcast) and Ask The Pokedexpert (a highly academic question and answer podcast/stream about Pokemon)!

Please remember to rate/review/subscribe/share!!

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Stephanie Crugnola dives into each of the Season 0 topics this week to explain who she would've chosen for each episode matchup and why! She shares her picks for: Best Couple, Best Family, Best Clown, Best Villain, Best Leader, and Best Magical Character! Share your own thoughts on Facebook (/p2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod) and let us know who you would've picked! If you're interested in being a guest for season 2 or beyond, email us at protesttoomuchpod@gmail.com! Also, make sure to check out The Show Must Go Online and their playlist of past shows, then sign up for future performances!

Please remember to rate/review/subscribe/share!!

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Anneliese Friend joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to debate which of Shakespeare's Magical Characters is the best!

She fights for Puck from Midsummer and gives Stephanie Ariel from The Tempest to defend!

Vote for the winner on our Google Form - linked also on Facebook (/P2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod)!

And check out The Baron's Men - the theatre in Austin both Anneliese and Stephanie work with - on Facebook and Twitter! Stay tuned for details on their Spooky October Show!

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Meg Tyler joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to debate which of Shakespeare's Leaders is the best!

She fights for King Lear and gives Stephanie Titus to defend!

Vote for the winner on our Google Form - linked also on Facebook (/p2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod)!

Last week was DragonCon! Check out the Shakespeare panel I was on with Mike on the DigitalMedia twitch channel!

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Lincoln Millard joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to debate which of Shakespeare's Villains is the best!

He fights for Hamlet and gives Stephanie .....Mamillius.....from The Winter's Tale....

Vote for the winner on our Google Form - linked also on Facebook (/p2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod)!

And find Linc on twitter (@lincolnsaurus)

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Ryan Leverone joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to debate which of Shakespeare's Clowns is the best!

He fights for Puck and gives Stephanie Bottom - both from A Midsummer Night's Dream!

Vote for the winner on Facebook (/p2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod)!

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Lane Graciano joins host Stephanie Crugnola on this week's episode to debate which of Shakespeare's families is the tightest!

She fights for Leontes & co (The Winter's Tale) and gives Stephanie The Capulets (Romeo and Juliet)!

Vote for the winner on Facebook (/p2mpod) or Twitter (@p2mpod)!

And find Lane on Twitter (@lanebellaonline)!

Special thanks to @californiasux for our music!

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Mike Ellison joins host Stephanie Crugnola on the premiere episode to debate which of Shakespeare's couples is the very best!

He fights for Anne Page and Fenton (Merry Wives of Windsor) and gives Stephanie the gift of Imogen and Posthumus (Cymbeline)!

Vote for the winner on Facebook (/P2MPod) or Twitter (@p2mpod)!

And find Mike on Twitter (@futurexskeleton) or through his shows Adventure Incorporated and Ask the Pokedexpert

Special thanks to @californiasux for our music!