The Hurly Burly Shakespeare Show!

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What happens when two bawdy, Early Modern word-nerds sit down to talk about all things Shakespeare? You get "The Hurly Burly Shakespeare Show!": an irreverent mix of entertainment and scholarly content suitable for novices and hard-core “Bardolaters” alike. Jess (The Scholar) and Aubrey (The Teaching Artist) discuss the plays of William Shakespeare and his contemporaries, as well as other fascinating aspects of the Early Modern period’s lively theatre and print culture. “The Hurly Burly Shakespeare Show!” features the latest “Shakes-bubble” gossip, Burbage Breaks, a Rhetorical Device of the Week, and absolute havoc as Jess and Aubrey attempt to summarize each play in five minutes or less. Oh, and we also make all our sound effects live, because original staging conditions are a thing. Come for the Hurly, stay for the Burly: we guarantee you’ll learn something new with every episode.

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Recent Episodes
  • 10 Things We LOVE About Shakespeare (And Us)
    Apr 3, 2023 – 01:07:15
  • 10 Things We Hate About Shakespeare
    Mar 20, 2023 – 01:03:00
  • House of Desires 101
    Mar 6, 2023 – 01:06:50
  • A King and No King 101
    Feb 20, 2023 – 00:54:58
  • Love's Labour's Lost 201
    Jan 30, 2023 – 00:53:18
  • Henry VIII 201
    Jan 16, 2023 – 01:24:38
  • City Nightcap 101
    Nov 28, 2022 – 01:01:55
  • Twelfth Night 302
    Nov 14, 2022 – 00:53:46
  • Troilus & Cressida 201
    Oct 31, 2022 –
  • Fuenteovejuna 101
    Oct 17, 2022 – 01:02:50
  • Birth of Merlin 101
    Oct 3, 2022 – 01:08:01
  • Roaring Girl 101
    Sep 19, 2022 – 01:09:23
  • As You Like It 301
    Mar 21, 2022 – 01:01:50
  • Taming of the Shrew 201
    Mar 7, 2022 – 00:58:36
  • Spanish Tragedy 201
    Feb 21, 2022 – 01:02:48
  • Tempest 301
    Feb 7, 2022 – 01:05:05
  • 201 Roulette!
    Jan 24, 2022 – 00:58:51
  • Henriad 201
    Jan 10, 2022 – 01:05:19
  • Hamlet 202: Interred With Their Bones
    Dec 20, 2021 – 01:09:23
  • Midsummer 301
    Dec 6, 2021 – 01:07:17
  • Knight of the Burning Pestle 101
    Nov 22, 2021 – 01:03:20
  • Atheist's Tragedy 101
    Nov 8, 2021 – 00:54:57
  • Comedy of Errors 201
    Oct 25, 2021 – 00:59:49
  • Arden of Faversham 201
    Oct 11, 2021 – 1:03:42
  • The Old Wife's Tale 101
    Sep 27, 2021 – 1:50:24
  • Friar Bacon & Friar Bungay 101
    Mar 8, 2021 – 01:02:02
  • Othello 202: American Moor
    Feb 22, 2021 –
  • Edward II 101
    Feb 8, 2021 – 01:03:25
  • Shakespeare's Sonnets 101
    Jan 25, 2021 – 01:06:00
  • Kim F. Hall-apalooza!
    Jan 11, 2021 – 01:01:35
  • Yorkshire Tragedy 101
    Dec 28, 2020 – 01:16:09
  • Insatiate Countess 101
    Dec 14, 2020 – 01:04:13
  • Lear 301
    Nov 30, 2020 – 00:59:50
  • 1 Henry VI 201
    Nov 16, 2020 – 00:55:49
  • The White Devil 101
    Nov 2, 2020 – 01:01:24
  • A Queen's Men Romp!
    Oct 19, 2020 – 00:48:41
  • Cymbeline 201
    Oct 5, 2020 – 00:53:25
  • Season 4 Announcement!
    Sep 14, 2020 – 00:02:21
  • Clyomon & Clamydes 101
    May 11, 2020 – 01:04:25
  • Bonus: Secret Werewolf
    Apr 27, 2020 – 00:06:58
  • Sea Voyage 101
    Apr 20, 2020 – 00:57:23
  • Jovial Crew 101
    Apr 13, 2020 – 00:48:14
  • Duchess of Malfi 101
    Apr 6, 2020 – 00:59:50
  • The Alchemist 101
    Mar 30, 2020 – 00:53:23
  • Fair Maid of the West 101
    Mar 23, 2020 – 00:51:05
  • Titus Andronicus 201
    Mar 16, 2020 – 00:56:39
  • Women Beware Women 101
    Mar 9, 2020 – 00:44:36
  • Tis Pity 101
    Mar 2, 2020 – 00:53:35
  • Winter's Tale 301
    Feb 24, 2020 – 00:58:25
  • Maid's Tragedy 101
    Feb 17, 2020 – 00:54:38
Recent Reviews
  • Ryan77777777777
    Thanks for the pod
    Public service announcement for anyone listening to King John 101: Circumstantial evidence is sufficient to sustain a claim or defense in a courtroom. It need not be credited, or prevail, if a jury finds other, contrary evidence outweighs it. But the law makes no distinction between circumstantial evidence and direct evidence as suggested. —a trial lawyer
  • HPFan543
    Wonderful, Occasionally Not Self-Aware
    The research in this is amazing, and the puns are extraordinary! However, they can get really condescending in a “jokey” way that’s just hurtful. Also, after a big string of wonderful exhortations to Believe Women, specifically brought on by Much Ado About Nothing, they later went off on a big tangent about how Anne Boleyn “totally banged” Thomas Wyatt before marrying Henry VIII… despite all of her assertions to the contrary. Which was a bit disappointing. Believe women, y’all.
  • RealCRH
    Unnecessary foul language infects the show
    I don’t mind foul language in its place, in fact I use foul language when the occasion calls for it but casual foul language of the worst sort robs the words of their power and doesn’t give you anywhere to go when you want to use strong words. And I don’t enjoy listening to them in casual conversation which is very much for the case with this podcast.It shows the hosts’ lack of imagination and consideration, and in the end is just tedious.
  • sarah-girl1117
    Helped me through grad school
    Truly this was such an amazing resource and one I turned to often as I completed my Shakespeare MFA. It’s fun and multi-dimensional, and brings so many perspective into the conversation without the ego of claiming be-all-end-all correctness. Thank you!!!
  • Monk Sharpe
    This is a hoot!
    I’m always looking for good Shakespeare-related podcasts to listen to as I drive. Well, I got a whole lot more here. These two ladies are a hoot. They are so funny . I was laughing so hard after I played the first episode and I downloaded more episodes right away.
  • atskooc
    I dig it
    As a high school English teacher who dabbles in the Bard, I dig this show! I love the rhetorical device and Burbage Breaks. Great stuff, ladies!
  • ms mac
    This is a good podcast.
    Are you thinking about listening to this podcast? You are a nerd. Simply thinking about listening to this podcast qualifies you as its target audience. So swallow your nerd-shame and slip on some headphones, no one will be the wiser. You’ll need them anyway because of all the bawdy language.
  • Jaydogb
    Great duo of women
    Their show gives you a insight into the stories while also including their interesting tidbits and constant cursing is the cherry on top.
  • Kelly Wanhatalo
    Great!!
    These women are so funny and make it so interesting to listen to!!
  • Joe Donald21
    Shakespeare at his best!
    Loved this podcast! brought a funny side to a play that is always taken so seriously. i think the two hosts are hilarious and keep you very engaged the whole time
  • turner coleman
    Great Podcast
    Loved the different and entertaining way of summarizing and showing the techniques that Shakespeare used during his career. Also very much enjoyed the positivity and humor brought to each episode.
  • StoogeRugby118
    GREAT PODCAST
    Dramaturgy nerds, rejoice! This is your new favorite podcast! Love these lady academics and their smart, funny, geektastic commentary on the Bard and all things associated with reading, studying and producing Shakespeare’s timeless classics.
  • PBarroisLA
    A Full-bodied Podcast!
    These two are some of the freshest voices in modern Shakespeare practice and debate, and they are guaranteed to make you smile a minimum of 37 times during each episode. They are an invaluable resource for scholars, students, actors & brave audiences that are new to Shakespeare.
  • *me*
    Brilliant, comical, nerd joy!
    These two scholars manage to find just the right balance of humor, wit and intellectual discussion. Bravo!
  • lulu bearloves ginny boo
    juicy and climactic
    Delightful! lady academics bring shakespeare to the masses without the snobbery. Love love LOVE the choices these chicks make. I subscribed IMMEDIATELY. Can't wait for Comedy of Errors 101!!!
  • JoJo Le Tigre
    Funny!
    Funny!
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