Today we welcome prolific actor Chris Tester to the show for a more in-depth analysis of one of the most compelling characters in Shakespeare's canon: Iago from Othello. Chris speaks to how his classical training in British Drama School- and with Shakespeare specifically- informs his voice acting work to this day, and we get to see it in action as we dive into this iconic scene between Iago and Roderigo. In this exploration we ask, is Iago simply a 'motiveless malignity,' or is there something deeper in the text for an actor to ground him in? Featuring: Felix's Corner, unchaste drowning, language informing character, poisonous watermelons, performing on stage v. performing on mic, and the wonders of interpretation.

The Pod’s the Thing was created by Emma Sherr-Ziarko and Felix Trench, and is produced by Emma Sherr-Ziarko.

This episode features Emma Sherr-Ziarko, Felix Trench, and Chris Tester. It was edited by Emma Sherr-Ziarko.

Original Artwork by Felix Trench and Original Music by Amber Devereux.

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Today we welcome actor, director, and writer Caroline Mincks to the show to look at one of the most iconic couples in all of Shakespeare: Beatrice and Benedick from Much Ado About Nothing. Their love is timeless- or at least their banter is- but this is one of the few scenes that the two actually share. Featuring: being tricked into falling in love, flipping genders, Daddy Issues, Baby Boy Claudio, The Friar Playbook, and our first official Calder's Corner (TM).

The Pod’s the Thing was created by Emma Sherr-Ziarko and Felix Trench, and is produced by Emma Sherr-Ziarko.

This episode features Emma Sherr-Ziarko, Felix Trench, Calder Shilling, and Caroline Mincks. It was edited by Emma Sherr-Ziarko.

Original Artwork by Felix Trench and Original Music by Amber Devereux.

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How about a little Damnation this Christmas? For our first Christmas Special, we welcome our special guest Ella Watts to take a break from Shakespeare and look at one of his contemporaries: Christopher Marlowe. Ella educates us about Marlowe's life as a gay man, spy, and atheist living in Elizabethan England. We discuss his legacy as a queer icon in drama, and apply it to his spectacular work, Doctor Faustus. Featuring: Marlowe's Mighty Verse, Felix's Conspiracy Corkboard, tall tortured geniuses, Marlowe's influence on Shakespeare, Prospero & Faustus, and Great Gams.

Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of homophobia, sexual assault, violence, and torture. Listener discretion is advised.

The Pod’s the Thing was created by Emma Sherr-Ziarko and Felix Trench, and is produced by Emma Sherr-Ziarko.

This episode features Emma Sherr-Ziarko, Felix Trench, Beth Eyre, and Ella Watts. It was edited by Emma Sherr-Ziarko.

Original Artwork by Felix Trench and Original Music by Amber Devereux.

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