Chop Bard

By In Your Ear Shakespeare

What's Chop Bard about?

The show dedicated to revealing the plays of William Shakespeare as tasty entertainment for today’s hungry audience. Be you actor or observer, this show offers a fresh look at some very old goods.

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Chop Bard episodes:

03.28.2024
245 Much Ado About Noting
Much Ado About Nothing – Act III, scene 1 Beatrice hears some unexpected gossip.
02.29.2024
244 Much Ado About Deception
Much Ado About Nothing – Act II, scene 2, 3 Don John finds another way, while Benedick is made sport of.
01.30.2024
243 Much Ado About Masks
Much Ado About Nothing – Act II, scene 1 In the midst of a clever dance we encounter witty word play, misconceptions, and a new challenge.
12.30.2023
242 Much Ado About Plots
Much Ado About Nothing – Act I, scene 2, 3 Leonato is misinformed by his brother, and Don John wants to bite.
11.30.2023
241 Much Ado About Arrivals
Much Ado About Nothing – Act I, scene 1 Don Pedro, the Prince of Aragon, has come to visit the house of Leonato, governor of Messina. A cast of colorful characters is introduced.
10.31.2023
240 Much Ado
Much Ado About Nothing – Into An introduction to our series on Much Ado About Nothing where we talk history, structure, and the building blocks of comedy.
08.30.2023
239 Four Weddings and A Miracle
As You Like It – Act V, scene 3 and 4 Exiles and rustics gather to witness some magic and promised marriages.
07.29.2023
238 The Magician
As You Like It – Act V, scene 1 and 2 Touchstone confronts a rival lover, and Rosalind promises a miracle.
06.30.2023
237 The Lioness
As You Like It – Act IV, scene 2 and 3 Silvius delivers Phoebe’s letter, and Oliver finds Ganymede and Aliena.
05.31.2023
236 Wicked Son of Venus
As You Like It – Act IV, scene 1 Ganymede attempts to cure Orlando, which sinks Rosalind deeper in love.
04.29.2023
235 Know Yourself
As You Like It – Act III, scene 5 Rosalind inserts herself into a pageant of disharmony, and only makes things worse.
03.31.2023
234 Among the Goats
As You Like It – Act III, scene 3 & 4 – Even a goat knows that love can turn a person into a fool but won’t make a fool personable.
02.28.2023
233 The Trees Say Rosalind
As You Like It – Act III scene 1 & 2 Oliver is uprooted from his comfy life, as words abound in the forest.
02.01.2023
232 All the World’s a Stage
As You Like It – Act II, scene 6 & 7 Unexpected encounters in the forest, as if life were a play.
12.30.2022
231 The Forest of Arden
As You Like It – Act II, scene 4 & 5 Rosalind, Celia, and Touchstone arrive in the forest. Jaques offers a dissenting note.
11.27.2022
230 The Uses of Adversity
As You Like It – Act II, scene 1, 2, 3 While Duke Senior and his followers thrive in exile, Orlando is introduced to the perils of excellence.
10.25.2022
229 Aliena and Ganymede
As You Like It – Act I, scene 3 – Rosalind and Celia’s world undergoes a sudden transformation.
09.21.2022
228 Sport for Ladies
As You Like It – Act I, scene 2 – Rosalind and Celia encounter a clown, and witness a wrestling match.
08.28.2022
227 How to Manage A Brother
As You Like It – Act I, scene 1 – Orlando wants what’s rightfully his.
07.29.2022
226 As You Like It
As You Like It – An introduction – A few survival tips before entering the forest of Arden, lest we fall foul a shouting shepherd and shrug his shenanigans.
05.31.2022
225 My Kingdom for a Horse
Richard III – Act V Scene 3, 4, 5 At Bosworth field Richard will defend his crown. But the real battle will be fought within.
04.29.2022
224 Richmond
Richard III – Act IV Scene 4, 5 & Act V scene 1, 2 As Richard is bombarded with bad news, Stanley chooses a side, and another Henry appears.
03.31.2022
223 Let It Go
Richard III – Act IV Scene 4 Margaret makes her final appearance, and Richard’s expedition to intercept Buckingham is interrupted.
02.28.2022
222 Princes in the Tower
Richard III – Act IV Scene 1, 2, 3 Richard may have the crown, but keeping it will require the blood of innocents.
02.01.2022
221 Long Live the King
Richard III – Act III Scene 5, 6, 7 Richard has operated from the shadows long enough, it’s time to sweep away the last of his obstacles and claim his prize.
12.31.2021
220 Divided Council
Richard III – Act III Scene 2, 3, 4 It’s the day of the coronation council, and heads will roll.
12.01.2021
219 The Ape and The Bear
Richard III – Act III Scene 1 Prince Edward returns to London, accompanied by his Uncle Richard and Buckingham, minus an escort or two. Kids Learning For Life Bard Cards
10.31.2021
218 Incapable and Shallow Innocents
Richard III – Act II Scene 2-4 The royal family suffers another devastating loss–one that shakes the realm–causing everyone to brace for the coming storm.
09.30.2021
217 The Fruits of Rashness
Richard III – Act II Scene 1 The ailing King Edward tries to make peace among the peers before his time is done. Richard shows up to help.
09.01.2021
216 Into the Malmsey Butt
Richard III – Act I Scene 4 The Duke of Clarence recounts his dream, then receives a couple of unexpected visitors.
07.31.2021
215 Live Long and Suffer
Richard III – Act I Scene 3 Richard takes advantage of the family crisis to stir up animosity, and uses the past to slander the present.
07.01.2021
214 Gentle Lady Anne
Richard III – Act I Scene 2 Heaven and hell collide when Richard encounters the Lady Anne as she escorts the corpse of her father-in-law, King Henry VI.
05.29.2021
213 Richard’s Discontent
Richard III – Act I Scene 1 Richard, having no place in a peaceful world, reveals his deadly intentions.
04.30.2021
212 Son of York
Richard III – Introduction In preparation for Richard III we talk about resources, quartos, the folio, history, recap what has come before, and begin to peer into the darkness that is Richard, Duke of Gloucester.
03.24.2021
211 Born With Teeth
Henry VI part 3 – Act V Scene 5, 6, 7 King Edward gets to work securing his reign. But restoring the peace means dealing with Margaret, the prince, and Henry VI. Richard takes matters into his own hands.
02.27.2021
210 Die We Must
Henry VI part 3 – Act V Scene 1, 2, 3, 4 As the final battles play out, an end comes early for one of the mightiest, and not even a passionate speech from Margaret can save the day.
01.30.2021
209 Two Kings One Throne
Henry VI part 3 – Act IV Scene 5, 6 7, 8 Kings rescued, friends gathered, a glimmer of hope for the future, and the scent of battle wafting on the air.
01.01.2021
208 Warwick’s Revenge
Henry VI part 3 – Act IV Scene 1, 2, 3, 4 The crown is once again put in jeopardy, as King Edward refuses to see the error of his actions, and favors his new wife’s family over his own...
11.30.2020
207 Bona Scorned
Henry VI part 3 – Act III Scene 3 Margaret and her Son Prince Edward travel to France seeking aid from King Lewis, just as Warwick arrives with a tempting offer for alliance with England.
10.30.2020
206 A Dream of Sovereignty
Henry VI part 3 – Act III Scene 1, 2 Henry returns in disguise, as Edward abuses his power, and Richard contemplates his future.
10.01.2020
205 The Woeful King
Henry VI part 3 – Act II Scene 3, 4, 5, 6 A bloody battle is underway, and Henry must bear witness to the cruelties of civil war.
08.30.2020
204 My Three Suns
Henry VI part 3 – Act II Scene 1, 2 After the brutal execution of York, it’s now up to his sons and Warwick to pick up the pieces and carry on reaching for the crown. Margaret is not at...
07.31.2020
203 Alas, Poor York
Henry VI part 3 – Act I Scene 2, 3, 4 As York’s sons urge him to reconsider his oath, Margaret and Clifford unleash their fury.
07.01.2020
202 The Crown Undone
Henry VI part 3 – Act I Scene 1 To avoid further bloodshed, King Henry makes a desperate proclamation. I’m not not sure the Queen will agree. Chart of the Roses
05.01.2020
201 The White Rose Unveiled
Henry VI part 2 – Act V Scene 1, 2, 3 As York reaches for the crown, Yorkist and Lancastrian allies gather for the coming conflict. The Comedy of Errors LIVE
03.29.2020
200 Kill All The Lawyers
Henry VI part 2 – Act IV Scene 1-10 Suffolk, in disguise, sets sail into exile as Jack Cade and his Kentish rebels turn the realm upside down and inside out.
02.29.2020
199 Murder In Bury
Henry VI part 2 – Act III Scene 2, 3 As the King is about to try Gloucester’s case, a suspicious death is discovered, and there will be hell to pay.
01.31.2020
198 The Laboring Spider
Henry VI part 2 – Act III Scene 1 As Gloucester falls, York rises.
12.27.2019
197 Tangled
Henry VI part 2 – Act II Scene 2, 3, 4 York confides in his friends. Henry delivers his judgment. Peter thumps Horner. Humphrey and Eleanor part forever.
11.29.2019
196 Report of Naughty Persons
Henry VI part 2 – Act II Scene 1 King Henry and Queen Margaret, accompanied by quarreling nobles, are hawking in St. Albans when they encounter a miracle.

What's Chop Bard about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Chop Bard episodes:

245 Much Ado About Noting

244 Much Ado About Deception

243 Much Ado About Masks

242 Much Ado About Plots

241 Much Ado About Arrivals

240 Much Ado

239 Four Weddings and A Miracle

238 The Magician

237 The Lioness

236 Wicked Son of Venus

235 Know Yourself

234 Among the Goats

233 The Trees Say Rosalind

232 All the World’s a Stage

231 The Forest of Arden

230 The Uses of Adversity

229 Aliena and Ganymede

228 Sport for Ladies

227 How to Manage A Brother

226 As You Like It

225 My Kingdom for a Horse

224 Richmond

223 Let It Go

222 Princes in the Tower

221 Long Live the King

220 Divided Council

219 The Ape and The Bear

218 Incapable and Shallow Innocents

217 The Fruits of Rashness

216 Into the Malmsey Butt

215 Live Long and Suffer

214 Gentle Lady Anne

213 Richard’s Discontent

212 Son of York

211 Born With Teeth

210 Die We Must

209 Two Kings One Throne

208 Warwick’s Revenge

207 Bona Scorned

206 A Dream of Sovereignty

205 The Woeful King

204 My Three Suns

203 Alas, Poor York

202 The Crown Undone

201 The White Rose Unveiled

200 Kill All The Lawyers

199 Murder In Bury

198 The Laboring Spider

197 Tangled

196 Report of Naughty Persons