The Pod’s the Thing

This episode is Part 1 of 2, so you’ll get to hear the conclusion of the scene in 2 weeks! Part 1 is available now, wherever you get your podcasts.

This episode is a real treat as you’ll get a glimpse into what it’s like to be directed by Gabriel, and how we might perform this scene for audio. Beth and Calder are exceptional as Hamlet and Gertrude in the iconic closet scene (and Emma reads the part she was born to play, Polonius).

That Hamlet guy? Nah, there’s not much there.

We are thrilled to welcome to the show @gabrielurbina.com (Wolf 359, The Harbingers) to take a look at what is maybe the greatest text in the English language: Hamlet.

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Hello! We have been terrible at posting here but we have several more episodes out now, including Episode 6: Othello Act 1 Scene 3 (Iago & Roderigo) with Chris Tester!

In this one we dive deeper into the craft of acting and building a character like Iago. Enjoy!

A graphic of a letter with a wax seal with the Pod’s the Thing logo on it, a feather on the top left, and lipstick print on the bottom right. There is text that reads: “Pod's the Thing presents... Twelfth Night. Act 1, Scene 5” And a quote split across the envelope: “I see you what you are. You are too proud… But if you were the devil you are fair.” -Viola

Veils have been donned and speeches have been conned.

Swabbers, giants, and comedians have all come to play.

Things are about to get Topsy Turvy!

This week, Emma, Beth, Felix, and Calder take a closer look at Viola, Olivia, and a rather precarious state of mistaken identity in Twelfth Night.

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My heart is absolutely warmed by this review of @podsthething.bsky.social! Thank you Constable 🫡

Here are some highlights of what you’re in for in Episode 1 of @podsthething.bsky.social, including part of a heated debate (or de-bait, if you will), the challenges of doing Shakespeare on microphone, and that eternal question: what am I saying?

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Ratings, reviews, and recs go a long way, so we’d appreciate yours! If you like the show, tell your friends! If you don’t like the show, tell your foes!

If you really like the show you can support us on Patreon! Patreon.com/PodstheThing

Thanks for lending us your ears.

Episode 1 of our Shakespeare podcast made by actors is out now! This episode covers Act 4 Scene 3- also known as the Tent Scene- between Brutus and Cassius in Julius Caesar. We’re available wherever you get your podcasts, so tell your friends, Romans, and Countryfolk.

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Episode 1 of @podsthething.bsky.social comes out tomorrow, but if you just can’t wait you can listen now on our Patreon! Plus, you’ll get to see all sorts of videos of us looking sometimes very smart and sometimes very foolish.

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This is what happens when you leave me in charge of marketing for @podsthething.bsky.social… 🐱

Surprise! We have a bonus Prologue Episode out today where you can meet some of our core team members!

Available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow/subscribe before Episode 1 next week!

This trailer features our regular conspirators
@thegreatdilemma.bsky.social @felixtrench.com @betheyre.bsky.social and Calder Shilling, as well as a few of our first amazing guests @inkphemeral.bsky.social @caromincks.bsky.social and Chris Tester. Theme music by @tincanaudio.co.uk

It took a whole village to make this show, and we are deeply grateful to everyone who has made it possible. If you’d like to support the effort and get more previews and sneak peeks before we launch, follow our Patreon! Patreon.com/PodstheThing

Til then, thanks, thanks, and ever thanks.

The Pod’s the Thing was made to show you a glimpse behind the curtain into how actors approach Shakespeare’s text. Whether you're also an actor, a Shakespeare enthusiast, or you're new to the Bard, you're bound to learn something new, laugh a lot, and maybe even be moved.

Sound Trumpets! Pod’s the Thing is coming November 12th, 2025!

After years of laying plots, our little Shakespeare Podcast Made By Actors will be coming to your ears in 2 weeks time.

To give you a sense of what you’re in for, here’s a sneak peek of some of what we’ve been working on...

If you haven’t, check out Fable & Folly’s roster of amazing fiction, TTRPG, and other podcasts. It’s an amazing network and we’re honored to be a part of it!

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We’ve got a lot of exciting news for you this week, but first! We are elated to share that we will be launching the show as part of the @fableandfolly.bsky.social Network!

We are so grateful to the whole team for welcoming us and all their support thus far, and we can’t wait to grow together.

There’s a bunch of free videos up there right now, and starting this week Patrons will be getting a sneak peek of our trailer, launch date, and more!

I’m doing the bulk of the legwork right now, and any contributions will go toward paying editors, transcribers, social media managers, and more. 🙏

Lend me your ears!

I have been terrible about promoting @podsthething.bsky.social- a Shakespeare Podcast made by actors- on here, but it is coming soon! Next month in fact! And I just launched a Patreon where you can get a sneak peek of what the show will be!

Patreon.com/PodstheThing

From today’s recording session for @podsthething.bsky.social: “He’s basically just like Mr. Darcy!”

(The “he” in question is Richard III…)

Can’t wait for you all to hear this one!

I was delighted to be asked to compose some music for this exciting new podcast!

I've listened to a load of Shakespeare podcasts coming from an academic/writer approach and I'm intrigued to hear these texts through the lens of acting

In honor of Shakespeare’s birthday, I am very excited to announce a new podcast coming soon: The Pod’s the Thing! Produced by me and featuring many amazing (soon to be announced) co-conspirators.

It’s a Shakespeare podcast by actors, for actors, and everyone else.

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