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The Bardcast: "It's Shakespeare, You Dick!"
A cheeky, irreverent yet informative deep-dive into all things Shakespeare, hosted by two longtime Shakespeare performers, directors, and teachers.
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The Bardcast: "It's Shakespeare, You Dick!"
Medical Shakespeare
Pustules and chancres and ague and belching,
Carbuncles, dropsy, kyphosis, and felching....
Okay, that last one wasn't Shakespeare per se, but it fucking rhymes!!!
On today's episode, we go through all the lovely medical terms in Elizabethan times and Shakespeare plays.
Got your tissues and puke bags handy?? You're gonna need 'em. Enjoy!!
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Episode Sources:
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