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The Bardcast: "It's Shakespeare, You Dick!"

The Bardcast: "It's Shakespeare, You Dick!"

By: Lisa Ann Goldsmith and Owen Thompson
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A cheeky, irreverent yet informative deep-dive into all things Shakespeare, hosted by two longtime Shakespeare performers, directors, and teachers.


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© 2026 The Bardcast: "It's Shakespeare, You Dick!"
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Episodes
  • De-Colonisation Shakespeare
    Apr 3 2026

    Sent us a text, you dicks!!

    Yes, we know we spelled it the British way... on purpose of course, because that is what this episode is about!! The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust began last year (as a result of academic pressure) to "de-colonise" its collection.

    What does this mean? Well, Shakespeare’s Birthplace Trust has warned visitors that some items in its collections may contain ‘language or depictions that are racist, sexist, homophobic or otherwise harmful’. (obviously, it was from a very different time.) The Birthplace Trust’s real concern is to stop British people taking pride in Shakespeare and seeing his work as a symbol of ‘British cultural superiority’.

    Barf.

    Exactly how do we feel about it??

    Listen and find out!!


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    43 mins
  • Crime and Punishment Shakespeare
    Mar 20 2026

    Sent us a text, you dicks!!

    We LOVE when listeners write to us and suggest an episode topic!! This one comes out of an email by a listener - and actually, we mined several topics of that email!!

    In this episode, we talk about those characters who have committed literal or figurative crimes and whether or not they get away with it. Is there anyone you can think of that we missed??


    To send us an email - please do, we truly want to hear from you!!! - write us at: thebardcastyoudick@gmail.com

    To support us (by giving us money - we're a 501C3 Non-Profit - helllloooooo, tax deductible donation!!!) - per episode if you like!

    On Patreon, go here:
    https://www.patreon.com/user?u=35662364&fan_landing=true

    Or on Paypal:
    https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=8KTK7CATJSRYJ

    We also take cash! ;D

    To visit our website, go here:
    https://www.thebardcastyoudick.com

    To donate to an awesome charity, go here:
    https://actorsfund.org/help-our-entertainment-communiity-covid-19-emergency-relief

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    53 mins
  • Abuse of Power Shakespeare
    Mar 6 2026

    Sent us a text, you dicks!!

    We've been surrounded lately by the abuse of power running rampant in our country. It's disheartening. So how do we combat this?

    We connect it to the Bard!!!

    What characters are guilty of misusing their office and/or position for nefarious uses? Why? And how does it serve the play?

    In this episode, we discuss just that.


    To send us an email - please do, we truly want to hear from you!!! - write us at: thebardcastyoudick@gmail.com

    To support us (by giving us money - we're a 501C3 Non-Profit - helllloooooo, tax deductible donation!!!) - per episode if you like!

    On Patreon, go here:
    https://www.patreon.com/user?u=35662364&fan_landing=true

    Or on Paypal:
    https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=8KTK7CATJSRYJ

    We also take cash! ;D

    To visit our website, go here:
    https://www.thebardcastyoudick.com

    To donate to an awesome charity, go here:
    https://actorsfund.org/help-our-entertainment-communiity-covid-19-emergency-relief

    Like us? Don't have any extra moolah? We get it! Still love us and want to support us?? Then leave us a five-star rating AND a review wherever you get your podcasts!!

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    54 mins
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