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Protest Too Much: A Shakespeare Showdown

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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    ALL THAT GLITTERS: Episode 1

    Hey y'all!! I've missed you, and this is some of what I've been working on while P2M is on another hiatus. It's a True Crime podcast, so if you give this a listen and like it, you can find the full show here - released weekly on Tuesdays!Hoping to be back on this feed properly soon!

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    Auditioning For Antony & Cleopatra

    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 Antony & Cleopatra!

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    Spotlight: Micaela Mannix

    Today's Spotlight Episode features Micaela Mannix!We talk about her journey into Shakespeare, highs and lows she has encountered along the way, and what she hopes is coming next in the industry. Follow and support Micaela's work on instagram for 10k Shakespeare and Bowls with the Bard, and check out the BwtB new merch!Help us grow by ⁠⁠⁠⁠rating the show!⁠⁠⁠⁠Protest too Much is a ⁠⁠⁠Walking Shadow Shakespeare Project ⁠⁠⁠production.

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    Auditioning for Julius Caesar

    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 Julius Caesar!See the monologue deck here

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    13.2 Sports MVP | Brian Hensley

    Brian Hensley is on to decide which Shakespeare character would be most likely to win a sports MVP title!Brian's pick: RosalindHIs pick for Steph: PuckVote on ⁠⁠instagram ⁠⁠or ⁠⁠bluesky⁠⁠, and follow Brian on instagram !Help us grow by ⁠⁠⁠rating the show!⁠⁠⁠Protest too Much is a ⁠⁠Walking Shadow Shakespeare Project ⁠⁠production.

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    Spotlight: Korey Joseph

    Today's Spotlight Episode features Korey Joseph!We talk about his journey into Shakespeare, highs and lows he has encountered along the way, and what he hopes is coming next in the industry. Follow and support Korey's work with Circuit Theatre!Help us grow by ⁠⁠⁠rating the show!⁠⁠⁠Protest too Much is a ⁠⁠Walking Shadow Shakespeare Project ⁠⁠production.

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    13.1 Pulitzer Prize | Cat McCarrey

    Austin Chronicle's Arts Editor Cat McCarrey is on to decide which Shakespeare character would be most likely to win the Pulitzer Prize!Cat's pick: JaquesHer pick for Steph: PoloniusVote on ⁠instagram ⁠or ⁠bluesky⁠, and follow Cat on ⁠instagram or her website!Help us grow by ⁠⁠rating the show!⁠⁠Protest too Much is a ⁠Walking Shadow Shakespeare Project ⁠production.

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    Spotlight: Kourtney & Elyse from Shakespeare Anyone? Podcast

    Kicking off the Spotlight Series with the hosts of Shakespeare Anyone? Podcast: Kourtney Smith and Elyse Sharp!We talk about their journey into Shakespeare, highs and lows they've encountered along the way, and what they hope is coming next in the industry. You can listen to Shakespeare Anyone? on Apple Podcasts / YouTube , and follow their work on their website and instagram!Help us grow by ⁠⁠rating the show!⁠⁠Protest too Much is a ⁠Walking Shadow Shakespeare Project ⁠production.

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    12.8 The Amazing Race

    Mike Crugnola is on to talk about which pair of Shakespeare characters would win The Amazing Race!Mike's pick: Hamlet and HoratioHis pick for Steph: Talbot and John TalbotVote on instagram or bluesky, and follow Mike on bluesky!Help us grow by ⁠rating the show!⁠Protest too Much is a Walking Shadow Shakespeare Project production.

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    12.7 RuPaul's Drag Race | Lindsay M. Palinsky

    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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    Shakespeare Thanksgiving Potluck!

    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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    Auditioning for Romeo & Juliet

    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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    12.6 Naked & Afraid | Dr. Mia Escott

    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! Follow Mia on tiktok and instagram!

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    12.5 Reality TV Costume Party w/ The Baron's Men

    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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    Auditioning for Troilus & Cressida

    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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    12.4 The Real World | Emily Swan

    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! Help us grow by rating the show!

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    12.3 FRIENDS | Melissa Barrett

    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! Help us grow by rating the show! Visit patreon.com/p2mpod to see the unedited video of the recording!

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    12.2 Queer Eye | Georgia Andrews

    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) Vote: @p2mpod on instagram, Twitter, and TikTokFollow Georgia on their website or instagram! Help us grow by rating the show! Visit patreon.com/p2mpod to see the unedited video of the recording!

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    12.1 Survivor | Marshall B. Garrett

    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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    Sketching Shakespeare: Live at DragonCon 2023!

    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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    Interlude 22: "Best D&D Player" | Megan Skye Hale

    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! Check out our patreon where you can get access to the unedited video recordings of each episode!

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    11.10 "Best Dressed" | Gabriel Perez

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

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    11.9 "Teacher's Pet" | Tyra Burton

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

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    11.8 "Least Prepared for Class" | Andrew Dunn

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

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    3rd Birthday Zodiac Special!

    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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    Auditioning for Much Ado About Nothing!

    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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    11.7 "Biggest Gossip" | Rivka Levin

    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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    11.6 "High School Musical (The Shakespeare Play)" | Joe Weinberg

    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 Check out our patreon where you can get access to unedited video recordings of special episodes!

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    Patreon Preview: Hamlet Audition Monologues pt 2

    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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    11.5 "Prom Court" | Kate Pitt

    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! Vote: @p2mpod on instagram, Twitter, and TikTok  Follow Kate: website, twitter Check out our patreon where you can get access to unedited video recordings of special episodes!

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    Interlude 21: Queerest Play | Dr Danielle Rosvally & Dr Trevor Boffone

    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)! Danielle and Trevor argue for Romeo and Juliet, and have Stephanie argue for Midsummer! *CONTENT NOTE: Teen Suicide is discussed from 21:35 to 22:16 Vote: @p2mpod on instagram, Twitter, and TikTok  Follow Yassified Shakespare on their website, twitter, instagram, and tiktok! Check out our patreon where you can get access to the unedited video recordings of each episode!

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    11.4 "Best Couple" | Eleanor Wilkinson

    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). Vote: @p2mpod on instagram, Twitter, and TikTok  Follow Eleanor: twitter, blog

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    11.3 "Best Friends" | Andrew Yabroff

    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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    11.2 "Most Likely to Succeed" | Jacqueline Youm

    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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    11.1 "Most School Spirit" | Dr. Alexander Muñoz

    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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    Interlude 20: Unlikely 'Ships | Emily C. A. Snyder

    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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    Interlude 19: William Shakespeare's Star Wars | Ian Doescher

    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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    10.10 "Most Innovative" Rob Myles

    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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    10.9 "Best Improviser" Mike Crugnola :)

    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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    10.8 "Best Convention Moderator" Crispy

    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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    10.7 Best Podcaster

    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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    10.6 "Best Disney Influencer" Nicole Shay, Emily Zentis

    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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    10.5 Shakespeare Podcasts

    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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    10.4 "Best Reality TV" Al Lapajenko

    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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    10.3 "Best Comic Artist" Mya Gosling

    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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    10.2 "Best Blogger" Alex Benarzi

    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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    10.1 "Best TikTok Creator" Syd Neben

    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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    9.11 "Feminist Icon" Shannon, Lindsay, Anneliese

    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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    9.10 "Best Blind Date" Hailey Bachrach

    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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    Interlude 18 "Best Person in Hamlet" Mikey & Rey of What Ho...A Rat!

    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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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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