The Hamlet Podcast
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A weekly podcast now exploring Shakespeare's Othello. Every episode covers approximately 40 lines of the play - two episodes per week, until we finish sometime in 2027!
Episodes 495
Othello | Act Two, Scene Three
The Hamlet Podcast - now bringing you a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. Act Two, Scene `Three: It's party time - and Othello and Desdemona head for bed. Left behind, Iago encourages Cassio to …
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The Hamlet Podcast - now bringing you a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. Act Two, Scene `Three: It's party time - and Othello and Desdemona head for bed. Left behind, Iago encourages Cassio to have a drink. Written and presented by Conor HanrattyOthello | Act Two, Scene Two
The Hamlet Podcast - now bringing you a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. Act Two, Scene Two: A herald announces a public celebration in Cyprus. Written and presented by Conor Hanratty
Othello | Act Two, Scene One (vii)
The Hamlet Podcast - now bringing you a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. Act Two, Scene One: Iago is left alone onstage and tells us exactly what he's planning. And maybe why, too. Written and …
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The Hamlet Podcast - now bringing you a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. Act Two, Scene One: Iago is left alone onstage and tells us exactly what he's planning. And maybe why, too. Written and presented by Conor HanrattyOthello | Act Two, Scene One (vi)
The Hamlet Podcast - now bringing you a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. Act Two, Scene One: Iago and Roderigo are left on stage, and Iago reveals his plans. Written and presented by Conor Hanratty
Othello | Act Two, Scene One (v)
The Hamlet Podcast - now bringing you a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. Act Two, Scene One: Othello finally arrives in Cyprus! Written and presented by Conor Hanratty
Othello | Act Two, Scene One (iv)
The Hamlet Podcast - now bringing you a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. Act Two, Scene One: In a rather sour exchange, Iago hold forth, sharing his opinions of women. Not the most pleasant …
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The Hamlet Podcast - now bringing you a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. Act Two, Scene One: In a rather sour exchange, Iago hold forth, sharing his opinions of women. Not the most pleasant episode to write, alas, but it's in important insight into the play's central antagonist. Written and presented by Conor HanrattyOthello | Act Two, Scene One (iii)
The Hamlet Podcast - now bringing you a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. Act Two, Scene One: The arrivals continue, as the ships continue to reach port in Cyprus. Written and presented by Conor Hanratty
Othello | Act Two, Scene One (ii)
The Hamlet Podcast - now bringing you a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. Act Two, Scene One: Cassio appears, as another ship appears at port in Cyprus. Written and presented by Conor Hanratty
Othello | Act Two, Scene One
The Hamlet Podcast - now bringing you a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. Act Two, Scene One: we arrive in Cyprus, and meet the governor Montano as he and some fellow soldiers observe a wild …
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The Hamlet Podcast - now bringing you a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. Act Two, Scene One: we arrive in Cyprus, and meet the governor Montano as he and some fellow soldiers observe a wild storm at sea. Written and presented by Conor HanrattyBonus Episode: Cyprus
Before we begin Act Two or land on the shores of Cyprus, here is a bonus episode talking about how Shakespeare may (and may not) have imagined the island.
Othello | Act One, Scene Three (x)
The Hamlet Podcast - now bringing you a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. Act One, Scene Three | In this last episode covering this scene, Iago switches back into verse and (for the first time …
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The Hamlet Podcast - now bringing you a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. Act One, Scene Three | In this last episode covering this scene, Iago switches back into verse and (for the first time in the play) he speaks a soliloquy directly to us in the audience. Written and presented by Conor HanrattyBonus Episode: Horace and the Five Act Structure
In answer to the recent competition, here's a bonus episode discussing how Shakespeare's plays came to be divided into the five act structure that has come down to us. A mystery solved!
Othello | Act One, Scene Three (ix)
The Hamlet Podcast - now bringing you a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. Act One, Scene Three | Iago gives Roderigo some very serious advice. And even more explicit instructions. Put money in …
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The Hamlet Podcast - now bringing you a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. Act One, Scene Three | Iago gives Roderigo some very serious advice. And even more explicit instructions. Put money in thy purse... Written and presented by Conor HanrattyOthello | Act One, Scene Three (viii)
The Hamlet Podcast - now bringing you a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. Act One, Scene Three | Left alone on stage, Roderigo complains to Iago of how desperate he's feeling... Written and …
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The Hamlet Podcast - now bringing you a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. Act One, Scene Three | Left alone on stage, Roderigo complains to Iago of how desperate he's feeling... Written and presented by Conor HanrattyOthello | Act One, Scene Three (vii)
The Hamlet Podcast - now bringing you a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. Act One, Scene Three | The scene continues - will Desdemona be going to Cyprus? What will Othello have to say? Written …
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The Hamlet Podcast - now bringing you a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. Act One, Scene Three | The scene continues - will Desdemona be going to Cyprus? What will Othello have to say? Written and presented by Conor HanrattyOthello | Act One, Scene Three (vi)
The Hamlet Podcast - now bringing you a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. Act One, Scene Three | Othello is to be sent to Cyprus to fight against the Ottomans - but what is to become of his new …
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The Hamlet Podcast - now bringing you a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. Act One, Scene Three | Othello is to be sent to Cyprus to fight against the Ottomans - but what is to become of his new wife? Written and presented by Conor HanrattyPUBLICATION DAY SPECIAL!
A special bonus episode featuring an interview with my co-writer, Amy Smith, all about her work, my work, and particularly about OUR BOOK, released today, August 27, 2026. There's also a discount code for all …
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A special bonus episode featuring an interview with my co-writer, Amy Smith, all about her work, my work, and particularly about OUR BOOK, released today, August 27, 2026. There's also a discount code for all Hamlet Podcast listeners - if you buy our book from Bloomsbury dot com, you can get a 35% discount using the code BTGMACBETH35 - and there's also a competition within the episode for a FREE copy. But for that you'll have to listen through. *Please note: the episode erroneously left out the 5! - so the code in full is BTGMACBETH35 I hope you will enjoy this special chat, and know how grateful I am for your continued support.Othello | Act One, Scene Three (v)
The Hamlet Podcast - now bringing you a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. Act One, Scene Three | Desdemona arrives, and answers her father's complaints. Written and presented by Conor Hanratty
Macbeth | The Five Senses - Smell
The Hamlet Podcast As a countdown to the release of my new book on August 27th, we are revisiting Macbeth through the lens of the five senses. Most of this is material that escaped both the book AND the podcast …
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The Hamlet Podcast As a countdown to the release of my new book on August 27th, we are revisiting Macbeth through the lens of the five senses. Most of this is material that escaped both the book AND the podcast - so it's all new, just for you! Written and presented by Conor HanrattyOthello | Act One, Scene Three (iv)
The Hamlet Podcast - now bringing you a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. Act One, Scene Three | Othello tells the story of how he wooed Desdemona. Written and presented by Conor Hanratty
Othello | Act One, Scene Three (iii)
The Hamlet Podcast - now bringing you a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. Act One, Scene Three | Othello gets to speak for himself - and shows himself a very fine orator, putting his life on …
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The Hamlet Podcast - now bringing you a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. Act One, Scene Three | Othello gets to speak for himself - and shows himself a very fine orator, putting his life on the line in the most extraordinary way. Written and presented by Conor HanrattyMacbeth | The Five Senses - Touch
The Hamlet Podcast As a countdown to the release of my new book on August 27th, we are revisiting Macbeth through the lens of the five senses. Most of this is material that escaped both the book AND the podcast …
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The Hamlet Podcast As a countdown to the release of my new book on August 27th, we are revisiting Macbeth through the lens of the five senses. Most of this is material that escaped both the book AND the podcast - so it's all new, just for you! Written and presented by Conor HanrattyOthello | Act One, Scene Three (ii)
The Hamlet Podcast - now bringing you a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. Act One, Scene Three | Othello and Brabantio arrive at the Duke's Chamber, and accusations are hurled. Written and …
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The Hamlet Podcast - now bringing you a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. Act One, Scene Three | Othello and Brabantio arrive at the Duke's Chamber, and accusations are hurled. Written and presented by Conor HanrattyOthello | Act One, Scene Three
The Hamlet Podcast - now bringing you a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. Act One, Scene Three | We shift to the Duke's chamber, where reports are flying in about the threat to Cyprus from the …
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The Hamlet Podcast - now bringing you a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. Act One, Scene Three | We shift to the Duke's chamber, where reports are flying in about the threat to Cyprus from the Ottoman empire. Written and presented by Conor HanrattyMacbeth | The Five Senses - Taste
The Hamlet Podcast As a countdown to the release of my new book on August 27th, we are going to revisit Macbeth through the lens of the five senses. All of this will be material that escaped both the book AND …
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The Hamlet Podcast As a countdown to the release of my new book on August 27th, we are going to revisit Macbeth through the lens of the five senses. All of this will be material that escaped both the book AND the podcast - so it's all new, just for you! Written and presented by Conor HanrattyOthello | Act One, Scene Two (ii)
The Hamlet Podcast - now bringing you a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. Act One, Scene Two | Brabantio and his cohort appear, furious, but Othello shows real authority in how he handles the …
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The Hamlet Podcast - now bringing you a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. Act One, Scene Two | Brabantio and his cohort appear, furious, but Othello shows real authority in how he handles the situation - despite yet more racist abuse from the old man. Written and presented by Conor HanrattyOthello | Act One, Scene Two
The Hamlet Podcast - now bringing you a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. Act One, Scene Two | Iago has found Othello - at the Sagittary, as planned - and it seems that all of Venice is abuzz …
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The Hamlet Podcast - now bringing you a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. Act One, Scene Two | Iago has found Othello - at the Sagittary, as planned - and it seems that all of Venice is abuzz tonight. But not, perhaps, with news of Othello's marriage.... Written and presented by Conor HanrattyMacbeth | The Five Senses - Sound
The Hamlet Podcast As a countdown to the release of my new book on August 27th, we are going to revisit Macbeth through the lens of the five senses. All of this will be material that escaped both the book AND …
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The Hamlet Podcast As a countdown to the release of my new book on August 27th, we are going to revisit Macbeth through the lens of the five senses. All of this will be material that escaped both the book AND the podcast - so it's all new, just for you! Written and presented by Conor HanrattyOthello | Act One, Scene One (iv)
The Hamlet Podcast - a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. Act One, Scene One | Iago makes himself scarce, and Brabantio rallies his household to hunt for Desdemona - led, would you believe, by …
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The Hamlet Podcast - a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. Act One, Scene One | Iago makes himself scarce, and Brabantio rallies his household to hunt for Desdemona - led, would you believe, by Roderigo. Written and presented by Conor HanrattyOthello | Act One, Scene One (iii)
The Hamlet Podcast - a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. Act One, Scene One | Brabantio appears, the racism continues, and first we dicsuss Commedia dell'Arte - for reasons that will become …
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The Hamlet Podcast - a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. Act One, Scene One | Brabantio appears, the racism continues, and first we dicsuss Commedia dell'Arte - for reasons that will become clear as we proceed! Written and presented by Conor Hanratty
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