Chop Bard
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The cure for boring Shakespeare.
New episode!
One of Shakespeare’s storm scenes, equal parts menace and enlightenment.
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One of Shakespeare’s storm scenes, equal parts menace and enlightenment.
chopbard.libsyn.com/256-fear-and...
Chop Bard: 256 Fear and Warning
Julius Caesar – Act I scene 3 Cassius finds inspiration in a violent storm, and another ally in the night.
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April 30, 2025 at 2:48 PM
New episode!
One of Shakespeare’s storm scenes, equal parts menace and enlightenment.
chopbard.libsyn.com/256-fear-and...
One of Shakespeare’s storm scenes, equal parts menace and enlightenment.
chopbard.libsyn.com/256-fear-and...
New episode!
Some really great lines from Cassius in this scene, and wonderful character quirks from Casca.
chopbard.libsyn.com/255-beware
Some really great lines from Cassius in this scene, and wonderful character quirks from Casca.
chopbard.libsyn.com/255-beware
Chop Bard: 255 Beware
Julius Caesar – Act I scene 2 Caesar is given a warning, Brutus has private thoughts, Cassius airs some grievances, and Casca tells us what happened.
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March 30, 2025 at 5:10 PM
New episode!
Some really great lines from Cassius in this scene, and wonderful character quirks from Casca.
chopbard.libsyn.com/255-beware
Some really great lines from Cassius in this scene, and wonderful character quirks from Casca.
chopbard.libsyn.com/255-beware
Shakespeare never used the word “republic” in any of his plays. Not even in Julius Caesar, which takes place at the end of the Roman Republic.
Talk about commitment!
Talk about commitment!
January 27, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Shakespeare never used the word “republic” in any of his plays. Not even in Julius Caesar, which takes place at the end of the Roman Republic.
Talk about commitment!
Talk about commitment!
I love this speech. This version is a joy to hear.
Julius Caesar, Act 3 Scene 2 | 2012 | Royal Shakespeare Company
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January 26, 2025 at 5:52 PM
I love this speech. This version is a joy to hear.
CAESAR
What say’st thou to me now? Speak once again.
SOOTHSAYER
Beware the Ides of March.
CAESAR
He is a dreamer, let us leave him. Pass.
– Act I, scene 2
What say’st thou to me now? Speak once again.
SOOTHSAYER
Beware the Ides of March.
CAESAR
He is a dreamer, let us leave him. Pass.
– Act I, scene 2
January 26, 2025 at 12:57 AM
CAESAR
What say’st thou to me now? Speak once again.
SOOTHSAYER
Beware the Ides of March.
CAESAR
He is a dreamer, let us leave him. Pass.
– Act I, scene 2
What say’st thou to me now? Speak once again.
SOOTHSAYER
Beware the Ides of March.
CAESAR
He is a dreamer, let us leave him. Pass.
– Act I, scene 2
Our series on Julius Caesar begins next week!
“I rather tell thee what is to be fear’d
Than what I fear; for always I am Caesar.”
- Act I, scene 2
“I rather tell thee what is to be fear’d
Than what I fear; for always I am Caesar.”
- Act I, scene 2
January 23, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Our series on Julius Caesar begins next week!
“I rather tell thee what is to be fear’d
Than what I fear; for always I am Caesar.”
- Act I, scene 2
“I rather tell thee what is to be fear’d
Than what I fear; for always I am Caesar.”
- Act I, scene 2
Chop Bard’s 19th series, coming soon!
November 21, 2024 at 6:20 PM
Chop Bard’s 19th series, coming soon!
“Needs must I like it well; I weep for joy
To stand upon my kingdom once again.”
– Richard II, III.2
To stand upon my kingdom once again.”
– Richard II, III.2
November 19, 2024 at 12:16 PM
“Needs must I like it well; I weep for joy
To stand upon my kingdom once again.”
– Richard II, III.2
To stand upon my kingdom once again.”
– Richard II, III.2