Shakespeare's Pants
Anjna Chouhan
A Shakespeare scholar talks to actual clever people about what normal domestic activity was like during the life and times of William Shakespeare. Partly informative, and mostly fun, the series aims to shed some light on the lesser discussed aspects of early modern life in England, namely poo, pants, passion and other such ponderings. Written, hosted, edited and produced by Anjna Chouhan.
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3. Evacuating
Shakespeare's Pants
04/22/21 • 27 min
In this episode, Anjna explores the ins and outs of emptying one's bowels and asks whether any of it was considered remotely funny during Shakespeare's lifetime. Invaluable insights from Dr Pete Smith, Dr Sara Read, Dr Tara Hamling and rollicking readings from Rich Bunn, Charlie Clee, Donald Craigie and Neil Hancock.
Please rate and review my little pod where possible, and follow me on Twitter: @ShakespearesPa2.
4. Sex
Shakespeare's Pants
05/06/21 • 32 min
This episode is all about how the various institutions conceptualised sexual activity in early modern England and what the rules were. It includes words like 'dildo', 'masturbation' and involves a copper wire up a private part - so if any of this sounds awful, this won't be for you!
Christmas Special Teaser
Shakespeare's Pants
12/17/21 • 0 min
Introducing the Christmas Special! Filled with fun and informative explorations of all things festive in the early modern period. The episode goes live on December 23rd.
Episode One Teaser
Shakespeare's Pants
03/18/21 • 0 min
A snippet of the first episode of Shakespeare's Pants, on the subjects of washing and bathing.
7. Food
Shakespeare's Pants
06/17/21 • 32 min
In this episode, we learn all about meal times, cutlery, dining etiquette, what people were eating and where it came from, as well as concerns over snacking and sugar! Fascinating insights from Prof. Rebecca Earle, Dr. Joan Fitzpatrick, Esme Wise, Amie Bolissian, and Dr. Sara Read, with gorgeous voice performances from Rich Bunn, Tim Atkinson, Will Harrison-Wallace, and Neil Hancock.
Please do rate and review my pod if you can, and head over to Twitter land where you can contact me @ShakespearesPa2. Thank you so very much for listening, folks!
8. Fitness
Shakespeare's Pants
07/01/21 • 36 min
In this episode, Anjna talks all things fitness: body and mind! We learn all about the power of music and dance with former Director of Music at Shakespeare's Globe, Bill Barclay, and historian, Roxanne Bennis. The social and cultural signficiance of exercise is covered by Dr. Eleanor Rycroft and the marvellous Dr. Sara Read (whose book about Gossips is defo where it's at!). Voicework is from Tim Atkinson, Will Harrison-Wallace, Jonathan McGarrity, Constanza Ruff, Neil Hancock, Sarah Horner and Rich Bunn.
Thou shalt follow me on the Ter of Twits thusly: @ShakespearesPa2
Shakespeare's Pants: Teaser
Shakespeare's Pants
01/10/21 • 1 min
Introducing Shakespeare's Pants: a new podcast all about poop, sex, hair, and other domestic body stuff. And pants. And Shakespeare. Enjoy!
6. Beauty and Hair
Shakespeare's Pants
06/03/21 • 34 min
This episode is all about the world of beauty in early modern England. What counted as beautiful in the period, and how did people keep themselves looking fabulous? I also discuss hair, beards and how all of this manifests itself in Shakespeare's plays. Absolutely packed with insight from Dr. Edith Snook, Dr. Eleanor Rycroft, Dr. Alun Withy, Esme Wise and the glorious voices of Rich Bunn, Tim Atkinson, Sarah Horner, Donald Craigie, Neil Hancock, Will Harrison-Wallace, and Jonathan McGarrity.
Get thee to Twitter, anon: @ShakespearesPa2
5. Pregnancy and Childbirth
Shakespeare's Pants
05/20/21 • 26 min
This episode is all about the experience of getting and being pregnant, as well as the process of childbirth. Lots of fantastic insight from Lorna Giltrow-Shaw, Dr. Hannah Lilley, Amie Bolissian, Dr. Sara Read, Lesley Smith and Dr. Tara Hamling. Featuring the beautiful voices of Richard Bunn, Sarah Horner and Tim Atkinson.
1. Washing
Shakespeare's Pants
03/25/21 • 27 min
In the first episode of Shakespeare's Pants, Anjna talks about cleaning and washing the body in early modern England, with lots of fun references to ablutions in Shakespeare's works.
Insights from Dr. Sara Read, Dr. Tara Hamling, Dr. Hannah Lilley, Amie Bolissian, Lorna Giltrow-Shaw and Nic Fulcher. We also hear lots of extracts performed by Rich Bunn, Charlie Clee, Catherine Forrester, Lucy Aarden and Pete Smith.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Shakespeare's Pants have?
Shakespeare's Pants currently has 12 episodes available.
What topics does Shakespeare's Pants cover?
The podcast is about Drama, History, Shakespeare, Podcasts and Arts.
What is the most popular episode on Shakespeare's Pants?
The episode title '9: Christmas Special' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Shakespeare's Pants?
The average episode length on Shakespeare's Pants is 25 minutes.
How often are episodes of Shakespeare's Pants released?
Episodes of Shakespeare's Pants are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Shakespeare's Pants?
The first episode of Shakespeare's Pants was released on Jan 10, 2021.
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