Much Ado About Nothing: A Shakespeare Crossover Special

In this episode, Michael and Ethan are joined by two very special guests: Risha Lilienthal, host of Tapestry’s newest addition, Shakespeare in the Village, and Lydia Grabau, friend of the show and Shakespeare afficianado!In this episode:Cut Medieval BrianThis play slapsAbandonment issues vs. intelligence issuesA short digressionDon John: interestingly uninterestingBeatrice slapsHero is a rock, perhaps THE Rock?As You Like It, or, Everyone Messes Around in the Woods for Four Acts and then the Climax Happens Off-StageThis play still slapsSorry about all the Joss Whedon talk, Ethan does actually dislike himThe most Midwestern endingNext time Michael and Ethan will discuss Where the Light Fell, by Philip Yancey. Join the discussion! Go to the Contact page and put "Scotch Talk" in the Subject line. We'd love to hear from you! And submit your homework at the Michael & Ethan in a Room with Scotch page. Donate to our Patreon! BUY A NIHILIST BLANKET! Your Hosts: Michael G. Lilienthal (@mglilienthal) and Ethan Bartlett (@bjartlett) MUSIC & SFX: "Kessy Swings Endless - (ID 349)" by Lobo Loco. Used by permission. "The Grim Reaper - II Presto" by Aitua. Used under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. "Thinking It Over" by Lee Rosevere. Used under an Attribution License.