Whoops! Our monthly newsletter for July got stuck in drafts--our apologies.

This month, in addition to starting to dive into As You Like It (and celebrating our 150th episode!), we have been consciously trying to find some work-life-podcast balance. If you follow us on Instagram, you may have seen us feature some Shakespeare-themed board games that we've both played in our free time this month.

We also quietly added some new merch to our website, specifically tank top options for our popular Iambic Pentameter collection and our Ophelia's Flowers design (inspired by the 100+ degree days both of us are experiencing this summer). Then, Kourtney texted an idea for a She's the Man car magnet to Elyse and a few days later, we added that to the store too.

Check out a preview of these new designs below:

This month's episodes

​As You Like It: Stuff to Chew On​

​As You Like It: Touchstone and the Function of Shakespeare's Fools (Episode 150!)​

​Mini: Music and Songs in Shakespeare's Plays​

One year ago:

• ​The Tempest: Stuff to Chew On​
• ​The Tempest: Travel Narratives, Cultural Encounters, and Shakespeare’s Inspirations​
• ​Mini: Making Shakespeare Accessible with Mike and Steph Crugnola of Walking Shadow Shakespeare Project​

Two years ago:

• ​Much Ado About Nothing: Stuff to Chew On​
• ​Much Ado About Nothing: Gender Roles and Norms in Shakespeare's Time​
• ​Mini: Theatres of Value with Dr. Danielle Rosvally​

Three years ago:

• ​Titus Andronicus: Stuff to Chew On​
• ​Titus Andronicus: Trauma in Shakespeare and Early Modern Theatre​

Four years ago:

• ​Hamlet: Stuff to Chew On​
• ​Hamlet: Antic Disposition​

Five years ago:

• ​Twelfth Night: Stuff to Chew On​
• ​Twelfth Night: Plays for the Court​

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Over on Patreon...

​Over on our Patreon, this month, Patreon patrons received exclusive look at Elyse's attempts to make a recording space in her new home.

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