In this episode, Dr. Melissa talks about Hamlet’s infamous melancholy and hesitation as we examine the soliloquys in Hamlet, including the famous “to be or not to be” speech (which, as it turns out, might not be as much of a soliloquy as we might have thought!).  Filth, flesh, and fun combine in this episode that features cameos by Mr. Spock and Sigmund Freud.

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 Episode 2: Hamlet's Character [55:29m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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Join me, Dr. Melissa, as I discuss the ghost of Hamlet’s father.  In this episode you’ll learn about how the ghost’s first appearance makes Hamlet a lot like a modern horror movie; how the ghost resembles a zombie; and the call to vengeance the ghost gives to Hamlet - the call that initiates Hamlet’s downward spiral into madness and death.

Special thanks to the incredibly gifted Robyn Dell’Unto for permission to use her song “Ghost” (your yummy treat for being good and listening to all of Episode 1).

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 Episode 1: Hamlet's Ghost [47:18m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

The Naked Bard podcast launches this Sunday, June 29 with our first of a series of episodes on Hamlet. We’ll focus our discussion on the ghost of Hamlet’s father. We’ll consider who or what the ghost is, and the impact of his strange news.

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