Reduced Shakespeare Company Podcast

Episode 75. Happy Mother's Day!

Tue, 06 May 2008 16:32:18 +0100

A reduced celebration of all things maternal! We talk to some real RSC Moms and learn about the joys of waxing, the benefits of talking to people, the difficulty of scheduling your day around your kids, and some disturbing examples of Hamlet's Oedipal complex. Featuring an excerpt from "The Reduced Shakespeare Radio Show" and Dee Ryan reading from her online blog "Fat Ladies In Big Hats". Listen to your mother! (Length 17:08)

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Episode 74. Meet Adrian Scarborough

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:39:24 +0100

RSC friend and English character actor Adrian Scarborough talks about working at London's National Theatre and in UK films with fantastic actors like Michael Gambon, John Wood, Imelda Staunton, and terrific directors like Mike Leigh and Nicholas Hytner. Hear insights into making the movie "Vera Drake", learn a whole new meaning to the expression "working with your hands", and discover why Albus Dumbledore is the Dick Cheney of the British Stage! Plus -- find out who has the most fantastic thighs in the whole of the British theatre! Ooh, cheeky! (Length 18:45)

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Episode 73. Mick and Jerry

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:24:49 +0100

Mick Orfe and Jerry Kernion -- old friends and RSC actors who share the same roles -- overlapped recently in DC and caught up on old times. Featuring conflicting stories on how they met, the value of RenFaire training, unnecessary digs at innocent bystander Brent Tubbs, and special appearances by both Robert Siegel of National Public Radio AND Chef Paolo from "The Suite Life With Zach and Cody"! (Length 20:30)

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Episode 72. The Authorship Question

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:10:44 +0100

Don't know your Bacons from your Marlowes, your deVeres from your Rutlands? Fear not. As William Shakespeare turns the big 4-4-4, we review the candidates some people consider the actual authors of Shakespeare's plays. Featuring scandalous scholarship, an excerpt from "Reduced Shakespeare: The Complete Guide for the Attention-Impaired (abridged)", and an answer to the RSC's own authorship issues. A rose by any other name still smells....(Length 23:12)

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Episode 71. Love From Europe

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:11:56 +0100

The Dutch, the French, and the Germans love the RSC! Brent Tubbs tells stories from his ten week tour of Belgium and Holland, and offers insights about corpsing and the intimidation factor of working with Noah Brody. Featuring a German voice message, French feedback, a special appearance by Carey Perloff, Artistic Director of the American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco, and a reduced tribute to Hollywood legend Charlton Heston, who passed away this week. Soylent Green is people! (Length 24:01)

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Episode 70. More From London

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:53:57 +0100

LIVE! from the Captain's Cabin pub in London: a conversation with former RSC stage manager Davey Naylor. Featuring the pitfalls of the Internet, a glorification of the Facebook Group "I Worked For the Reduced Shakespeare Company!", a distinct cry for help, and fascinating technical details about how we record our podcasts. Mind the gap! (Length 17:11)

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Episode 69. Backstage in DC

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:55:08 +0000

Join us as we wander backstage at the Lansburgh Theatre. Stroll down the Hallway of Fame! Marvel at the stars! Gaze befuddled at the Elvis Shrine! Wonder how the hell you really pronounce Ted van Griethuysen! Listen enrapt to stories of the other RSC! Shake your head sympathetically as we slowly but surely dim the Shakespeare Theatre Company's lustre. We're not intimidated!(Length 21:11)

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WARNING: UK "Complete Works" NOT The RSC

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 19:18:26 +0000

The production of "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)" that's currently touring the UK has nothing to do with the Reduced Shakespeare Company.

It may be very good -- we hope it is; we haven't seen it -- but this is a new production unrelated to the hit production that ran in London for almost ten years.

Episode 68. The Alaska Story

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 06:35:19 +0000

This week's Alaska trip prompts recollections of a series of unfortunate (but fantastic) RSC events which took place in our 49th State. Featuring memories both fond and horrific, things NOT to say to an Alaskan woman during the winter, favorable comparisons to other comedians, and a special appearance by Matt Walsh from the Upright Citizens Brigade. The #2 Moose should be along any minute! (Length 19:18)

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Episode 67. Plane Ol' Podcast

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:46:23 +0000

LIVE! from Virgin Atlantic Flight #8....and from a UK Taxi....and from various cafes and pubs all over London. Reed and Austin discuss the various business hoops one has to jump through in order to set up a tour of Great Britain. Featuring detours to Holland, a reduced Oscar post-mortem, some big news about an award nomination, a special appearance by the Ryan Seacrest of the RSC, and the arrival of the newest RSC member! (Length 21:02)

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Episode 66. Kirk or Picard

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 16:45:23 +0000

This age-old philosophical question is analyzed in irredeemably geeky and undeniably nerdy depth by the RSC's resident Trekkies. Featuring startling insights why "Star Trek" is like Shakespeare, an excerpt from our Paul Harris interview at KMOX (check him out at harrisonline.com) and special guest appearances from actual Star Trek story editors and Borg fighters. Embrace the cheese! (Length 19:29)

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Episode 65. At The Movies II

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 22:23:15 +0000

It's a sequel! Our 2nd annual Oscar® Podcast, featuring startling insights from two RSC actors who've been too busy to see many of the nominated films, and a special and embarrassed appearance by NPR's film critic Bob Mondello. Hello, gorgeous! (Length 21:57)

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Episode 64. MySpace vs. Facebook

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:31:27 +0000

Useful tools or annoying time-wasters? (Or both!) The ins and outs and pros and cons of the two largest online communities and the RSC's place in (and out) of them. Featuring the expertise of RSC MySpace Mistress Khushi Bhatia, a Dane Cook Cautionary Tale, and some fantastic ideas for the future. An RSC Sweater Calendar? The mind boggles. (Length 18:30)

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Episode 63. Reduced Dating Service

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 23:13:30 +0000

Happy Valentine's Day! Tales of love and romance from RSC fans and - possibly - between RSC fans! Featuring listener email and voice messages, excerpts from the "Reduced Shakespeare Radio Show" and "The Complete Millennium Musical (abridged)", a special appearance from Edinburgh Fringe First Winner and Obie-Ignored playwright Russ Lees, and some of that hot reduced Dutch love. (Length 18:30)

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Episode 62. Questions And Answers

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:20:37 +0000

Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor respond to email and snail-mail sent to feedback@reducedshakespeare.com. Featuring clarification about our UK tours, great news about DVD sales, confounding audience expectations, a Reduced News Flash, and a special appearance from Hollywood Casting Director Janet Gilmore. Ask away! (Length 18:30)

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Episode 61. New Old Shows

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:37:00 +0000

What's it like performing "Complete History of America (abridged)" and "All The Great Books (abridged)" after a year of performing mostly "Hollywood" and "Bible"? Confusing and nausea-inducing. Featuring an interview with our latest backstage goddess Alli Bostedt, the perils of remembering new line changes, a special appearance from Fox-TV's Beth Troutman, and our greatest review ever! Yurk.... (Length 18:30)

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Episode 60. Bea Arthur Lookalike

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:29:35 +0000

Stage Manager Kea Watson returns from Hollywood, where she's the second 2nd AD (Assistant Director) on the hit CBS show "Cold Case". Since production has been suspended due to the writers strike, Kea joins us in Charlotte and talks about her other job. Featuring insight into what it's like being part of the Directors Guild Training Program, reminiscences from the sets of "E.R." and the movie "Poseidon", and a special appearance by striking "Jeopardy!" writer Andrew Price. Action! (Length 21:00)

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Episode 59. Words On Theatre

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:32:20 +0000

Excerpts from our interview on Marcy Solomon's KUSF-FM radio program "Words On Theatre". Featuring details on Plasticman action figure accessories, tips on audience participation, advice on how to take one for the team, insight into RSC percentages, an update on what RSC fans call themselves, and a special appearance by John Wilson of FOX-TV Charlotte, where we're performing this week at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. Go to, ya'll! (Length 18:30)

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Episode 58. Belgium and Holland

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 05:07:36 +0000

Meet the cast that's coming to Belgium and Holland this week: Brent Tubbs, Noah Brody, and newest RSC member Mark Farrell, who gets a primer on RSC touring. Featuring the proper way to eat pommes frites, unneccessary digs at Michael Faulkner, a celebration of Belgian beer, a special appearance by Scott Bakula, and - finally! - the secret to memorization! (Spoiler alert: it involves memorization.) (Length 21:07)

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Episode 57. Reduced New Year!

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 17:29:21 +0000

2007 ends differently for each of us, and 2008 begins with a look ahead at all the places we'll be playing this year. Featuring reminiscences of past glories, previews of future triumphs, a special appearance by Sedge Thompson from "West Coast Live", and our very own New Year's resolutions (such as they are). Should auld acquaintance be reduced! (Length 17:29)

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Episode 56. What Are We

Tue, 25 Dec 2007 04:57:40 +0000

Our religious backgrounds are many and varied, and this week we reflect on how they affect our creating and performing "The Bible: The Complete Word of God (abridged)". Featuring some questionable theology, the perks of agnosticism, and a special appearance by an honest-to-God JuBu! God bless us, every one! (Length 18:00)

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Episode 55. Holiday Panic Begins

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 05:01:10 +0000

Have you finished your shopping? Neither have the people who shop at DVD Playground, judging by the panicky phone calls and emails logged by Matt Croke. Featuring holiday shopping tips, an excerpt from the RSC's holiday jingle "Mrs. Santa Claus", a special appearance by Bob Redell from NBC 11 in San Jose, and Libbie Schrader's new ode to San Francisco, where we only have two weeks left at the Marines Memorial Theatre. Don't panic! (Length 18:00)

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Episode 54. Reaching Critical Mass

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 08:51:02 +0000

Sometimes a small matinee audience fails to reach critical mass and they become afraid to laugh. The RSC banters backstage about what to do in such a sitch. Featuring tips on mixing and matching your animals on Noah's Ark, intricate theme park analogies, a timely excerpt from "Western Civilization: The Complete Musical (abridged)", wisdom from Groucho Marx, benediction by Marcy Solomon from KUSF-FM, and revelation why small audiences get double the comedy! (Length 18:00)

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Check out the RSC Podcast!

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 18:08:26 +0000

Now in its second year, The Reduced Shakespeare Company Podcast continues to bring you reduced news, views, reviews, and previews. Sure to amuse! (And possibly confuse.)

It's All Things Reduced!

Episode 53. Just For Us

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:08:16 +0000

The RSC Podcast begins its second year by swapping tales of shows we loved being in more than audiences loved seeing. Featuring the realities of performing for non-English-speaking crowds, the dangers of casts that outnumber audiences, and the perils of adapting Dostoevsky's "The Possessed". Plus, a special appearance by Billy Green of the San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Band, what to expect in the second year of the Podcast, and unnatural euphemisms for the phrase "podcast equipment." Congratulations -- it's a Podcast! (Length 18:00)

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Episode 52. Writing "Completely Hollywood"

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 17:25:17 +0000

Reed and Austin talk about how they wrote -- and continue to write -- the RSC's latest stage show "Completely Hollywood (abridged)". You'll learn which movies influenced the writing, why some movies make our Greatest Movies Ever list and some don't, and how (and why) the script keeps evolving. Featuring a spirited defense of the "Rocky" movies, some weird audio hiccups, the return of RSC Q&A, and a special appearance by Michael Rice, host of the Cool As Hell Theatre Podcast. Check him out on iTunes or at coolashelltheatre.com! Oh, and podcast listeners? Thanks. (Length 25:10)

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Episode 51. At The Table

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 18:30:04 +0000

After every performance, we meet and greet the audience at the table in the lobby, so we decided to turn the microphone on and introduce them to our Podcast listeners as well. Learn about "The Rules of the Game", what happened when we made changes to the first act of "Hollywood (abridged)", and why one group that performs our shows is C.R.A.P. Featuring a special appearance by Rebecca Corral of KCBS and evidence that the RSC Podcast is now Required Listening. Thanks for coming! (Length 17:31)

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Episode 50. San Francisco Treats

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 16:04:33 +0000

The RSC Podcast turns the big 5-0! We hear news from San Diego, the site of the worst of the recent southern California wildfires. This podcast answers such burning questions as: what Matt Croke does inside people's heads, which RSC member likes the teddy bear rub, and which two movies combine to make "Passion of the Christ". Plus, RSC Feedback, extra special bonus points if you can name the ringtone on Michael Faulkner's phone, and a special appearance by Bay Area broadcast legend Dave Morey from KFOG-FM. Check him out at KFOG.com. Go Fogheads! (Length 21:30)

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Episode 49. The Week Reduced

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 17:06:55 +0000

Reed and Austin talk about the creation and taping of "The Week Reduced", the RSC's foray into weekly television. Featuring a breakdown of the TV writing process, an evaluation of the two tapings, and an interview with cast member Dana Sorman. Plus, a special appearance by singer-songwriter Libbie Schrader and a brief conversation with an actual member of Hollywood royalty! We'll be right back. (Length 22:10)

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Episode 48. Play By Play (Pt. 2)

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 07:07:58 +0000

The commentary continues! LIVE! from the balcony of the Royal George Theatre in Chicago: Matt, Reed, and Austin provide play-by-play commentary during an actual performance of "The Bible: The Complete Word of God (abridged)". Featuring live performances from Brad Harbaugh, Tim Schueneman, and Kiff Vanden Heuvel, and a special appearance by Jon and Tee from the Inexplicable Dumb Show Podcast. Check them out at inexplicabledumbshow.com. Go to! (Length 21:52)

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Episode 47. Play By Play (Pt. 1)

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 05:13:06 +0100

LIVE! from the balcony of the Royal George Theatre in Chicago, Matt Croke, Reed Martin, and Austin Tichenor provide play-by-play commentary during an actual performance of "The Bible: The Complete Word of God (abridged)". Featuring live performances from Brad Harbaugh, Tim Schueneman, and Kiff Vanden Heuvel, and a special appearance by Second City-LA Artistic Director (and former RSC'er) David Razowsky. Play on! (Length 22:30)

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Episode 46. The Chicago Guys

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 23:27:50 +0100

Meet Karl Hamilton, Brad Harbaugh, Tim Schueneman, and Kiff Vanden Heuvel, the newest members of the Reduced Shakespeare Company, and hear what it's like to learn two RSC shows in four weeks. Learn some tricks about performing RSC shows and marvel at the attendance record we shattered last week! Featuring a really annoying noise, the secret of teaching, an appearance by Second City alum David Koechner, and the plural of the word 'status'. Dignity. Always dignity. (Length 24:35)

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Episode 45. Jon Weber Rules!

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 17:13:20 +0100

Pianist, composer, arranger, lyricist, and musical trivia genius Jon Weber chats about his background, training, and musical adventures. Featuring excerpts from the wide variety of music he's written for RSC shows, pop culture digressions, apocryphal tales, and a special appearance by trained pitchman and best-selling author Jasper Fforde. Play on! (Length 21:00)

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Episode 44. Busiest Fall Ever!

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 04:13:04 +0100

A breakdown on the crazy number of RSC productions this fall, and a terrific example of the old adage, "Be careful what you wish for." Featuring too much yawning, some backstage details of the RSC TV show "The Week Reduced", and a special appearance by Reginald Studmuffin, star of the RSC latest stage show "Completely Hollywood (abridged)". Well, it's the damnedest thing....! (Length 23:30)

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Episode 43. It's Captain Marvel!

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 03:51:48 +0100

Recent RSC addition Steve Marvel talks about The Actor's Life....specifically, his. Steve and Austin share complaints about playing the "Verbose Professorial One", and discuss the burdens of finding a motivation other than "not being fired". Featuring some clues about who's performing where this fall and a special appearance by by no celebrity at all. Shazam! (Length 23:30)

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Episode 42. That Dave Razowsky!

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 15:54:40 +0100

David Razowsky, the improviser's improviser, toured with the RSC and is now Artistic Director of the Second City, LA. Listen to his tales of touring, mistaken hotel rooms, and the limitations of farce. Featuring Austin Tichenor's strict direction, his surprisingly girlish laughter, and a special appearance from Ken Campbell, sitcom star and the voice of product pitch man Baby Bob. Plus we reveal which current RSC member is the Mini-Razowsky! Is it you? (Length 19:21)

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Episode 41. The Irish Guys

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 05:28:37 +0100

A lively LIVE interview with Noah Brody, Ryan Dietz, and Dustin Sullivan, who'll be performing "All The Great Books (abridged)" in Ireland starting Sept. 22. Featuring alternative audition techniques, commercial gigs both lost and found, a reduced Tolkien debate, and dozens of screaming girls! Plus, a special appearance by the voice of Molly Bloom herself, Sligo's own Jane Fitzpatrick Martin. Faith and begorrah!(Length 19:21)

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Episode 40. RSC On TV!

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 17:50:41 +0100

We're on TV (sort of). We've written a TV show called "The Week Reduced" and will be filming a sample episode on September 26. Listen for details how you can get free tickets. Also, an interview with Neil Benson of Opus 3 Artists, one of the country's leading theatrical booking agents (who, for some reason, also represents us). Featuring important information about the dangers of acronyms, an excerpt from our appearance on "The Inexplicable Dumb Show," and the comic stylings of Retail Sales Manager Jerry Prastis. Show o' hands! (Length 17:00)

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Episode 39. Behind The Table

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 16:20:06 +0100

Between seeing great Chicago actors this week, we had plenty of time to chat about fan concerns, joke selection, and smart actor choices. Featuring the results of the Podcast Awards, some highly technical medical jargon, a scary excerpt from "Reduced Idol", and a special appearance by Chicago's Improvised Shakespeare Company. Rock on, MacDuff! (Length 21:20)

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Episode 38. Memories of Edinburgh

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 02:08:42 +0100

The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is in full swing, and we're not there! If you're not either, listen to our tales of Edinburgh discoveries, inventive sleeping arrangements, freak show skills, false alarms, and confused protesters. Featuring excerpts from "The Complete Millennium Musical (abridged)" and "The Reduced Shakespeare Radio Show", and a special appearance by Mark Nutter, composer of the new CD "Twisted Songs for Twisted Sophisticates" and the hit Edinburgh musical "The Bicycle Men." Hoot mon! (Length 21:20)

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Episode 37. How To Audition

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 15:51:18 +0100

Want to audition for the Reduced Shakespeare Company? Reed and Austin outline everything they look for during RSC casting sessions. Featuring advice, tips, warnings, and explanations why sometimes even the best actors don't make the cut. Plus, a special appearance by Brick Hawke and Attacus Dove, hosts of the Hawke and Dove Political Punditry Podcast. Break a leg! (Length 20:18)

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Episode 36. Ffan-Ffording-Tastic!

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 16:14:50 +0100

Bestselling author Jasper Fforde talks about "First Among Sequels", the latest in his Thursday Next series. Jasper shares the RSC's reverential irreverence for sacred literature, reveals some eerie insight concerning Jane Austen, and outlines his Schrodinger Night Fever Principle of Literary Analysis. Featuring a special appearance by The Word Nerds. This week's podcast is sponsored in part by the Toast Marketing Board. (Length 20:28)

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Episode 35: Best Podcast Ever!

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 21:02:00 +0100

You did it! We received two nominations for 2007 Podcast of the Year Awards! In honor of that, we give you...the Best Podcast Ever. Featuring "lost" podcast bits, a plethora of fan voice messages, a special appearance by four junior pseudo (in their own minds) celebrities, and -- don't blink or you'll miss it -- the secret of comedy REVEALED! Best, or Greatest, Podcast Ever? You decide. (Length 20:28)

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Episode 34: The Windy City

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 15:18:08 +0100

We're coming to Chicago! Our October 2nd opening at the Royal George Theatre prompts this tribute to the City of Big Shoulders. We celebrate this great theatre town, debate the merits of the Cubs v. the White Sox, and reveal the truth about Mrs O'Leary's cow. Featuring a special appearance by Charna Halpern, director of Chicago's famed I/O Theatre; an excerpt from "Revelation! The Musical!"; and (speaking of conflagrations) honest-to-goodness fireworks over Lake Michigan. (Length 18:46)

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Episode 33: Modern Slim Pickens

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 15:29:29 +0100

#1 in our series of random chats with non-RSC friends in other parts of the showbiz and literary worlds. This week: a chat with David Koechner, a character actor/comedian you may know from the movies "Anchorman," "Thank You For Smoking," and "Snakes on a Plane." We share similar stories of typecasting, creating comic characters, and frankly deconstruct his short-lived Comedy Central TV show, "The Naked Trucker & T-Bones Show." Featuring a special appearance by Gerald 'T-Bones' Tibbons. Boop! (Length 26:20)

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Episode 32: The Celtic Tiger

Fri, 06 Jul 2007 16:32:04 +0100

Whatever you call it....the Emerald Isle....the Land of Saints and Scholars....the Celtic Tiger...Ireland is one of our favorite places. Since we're touring there for eight weeks, we tell Irish tales of the perils of pub singing and the legend of Oliver Reed. Featuring special appearances by Irish natives Jane Fitzpatrick Martin from Sligo, and James Lancaster from Dublin, who played the priest in TITANIC. We're all going down this week!(Length 23:02)

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Episode 31: Happy Birthday America!

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 19:18:13 +0100

In honor of America's big 2-3-1, we feature "The Complete History of America (abridged)" in all of its reverent irreverence, and some truly patriotic behind-the-scenes info about how to celebrate and needle a large world power. Featuring a special appearance by Peter Hulne, star of the new Comedy Central show "American Body Shop". Also, information on how to nominate us for the annual podcast awards! (Length 19:55)

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NOW BOOKING thru 2009!

Sat, 23 Jun 2007 19:29:03 +0100

Our touring calendars are filling up, so get us into your venue now!

Call Today! 707-935-7600 or email info@reducedshakespeare.com.

Episode 30: Summer Reading Lists

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 21:02:37 +0100

This week - random meanderings about books! How film and TV inspires our reading habits, and how reading choices reflect character....or in our case, lack of character. Plus - which books cure insomnia, the eerie similarities between Alan Ayckbourn and Curt Flood, and a classy excerpt from "All The Great Books (abridged)". Read on! (Length 21:08)

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Episode 29: The Word Nerds

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 14:53:03 +0100

Reed and Austin chat with Dave Shepherd, producer and host of The Word Nerds podcast, and we share podcast gossip, details of rhythm, intonation, pronunciation, and the glories of the Liquid U. Plus, a special appearance by David Koechner (THE OFFICE, ANCHORMAN) and we get to hear Beowulf as it was originally performed: as a rap! Check out www.thewordnerds.org (Length 20:48)

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Episode 28: Meet "Professor" Letwin

Fri, 08 Jun 2007 13:48:08 +0100

A Very Special "Where Are They Now?" (or rather, a "Who Are They Again?") episode. David Letwin, an original member of the Criterion Theatre cast in London, tells outrageous tales of Royals in the stalls, Adventures in Lecturing, and an audience with Moses Himself. Special appearance by Gary Rudoren, co-author of the new book "Comedy by the Numbers," published by McSweeney's. Pick it up - it'll learn ya sumthin'! (Length 21:22)

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Episode 27: By The Bay!

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 21:38:28 +0100

LIVE! from the streets of San Francisco, where we open "The Bible: The Complete Word of God (abridged)" and "Completely Hollywood (abridged)" on November 6, 2007. Featuring live excerpts from both those shows, a businessy but fascinating interview with our SF producer Brad Balduf of Jian Enterprises, and a special appearance by David A. Goodman, Executive Producer of the hit animated comedy "Family Guy". We're lousy with producers this week! (Length 21:05)

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Episode 26: Six Month Checkup

Tue, 29 May 2007 18:33:19 +0100

Favorite moments and indulgent reminiscences from the first six months of RSC Podcasts. Featuring deep introspection, shock and awe at the glories of the podcast aesthetic, an unnecessarily polysyllabic episode description, and a benediction by Dick Costolo, President & CEO of FeedBurner, the company that makes all podcasts possible! Thanks, Dick! (Length 18:08)

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Episode 25: Follow The Mistakes!

Fri, 18 May 2007 15:35:48 +0100

Mistakes...or oh-so-*brilliant* bits of comic invention!? You be the judge. We honor the god of chaos (Harpo?) and analyse the funny moments in our shows which began as screw-ups. Featuring excerpts from several of our stage shows, unnecessary vomiting, and a special appearance by Bridget Fonger, author of "The Lazy Woman's Guide To Just About Everything." (Length 17:54)

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Episode 24: Let It Snow!

Thu, 10 May 2007 18:08:30 +0100

We've died many times onstage, but only once for real (almost!) on this terrible flight into upstate New York. Memories of a HORRIBLE blizzard, prompted by our performance at Nazareth College in Rochester, NY. Featuring bi-coastal fan feedback and a special appearance by Neil Flynn, the Janitor from TV's "Scrubs". Share the Guy Love! (Length 19:34)

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Episode 23: Mick And Brent

Fri, 04 May 2007 13:53:25 +0100

Brent Tubbs & Mick Orfe chronicle their first performances in "Completely Hollywood (abridged)", and share surprisingly similar tales of air travel woes, actor's nightmares, and strange superpowers. Featuring an appearance by playwright/director Ron West and incessant intrusion by the three B's: Bad Bar Backgroundmusic. BBB afraid. (Length 19:34)

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Episode 22: Our First Time

Wed, 25 Apr 2007 22:08:05 +0100

You always remember your First Time. So do we. Memorable first RSC performances are recalled this week, with special emphasis on line flubs, urgent calls of nature, and sexual objectification. Plus, a special appearance by big-time Hollywood casting director Debra Zane. Ready for our close-up now, DZ! (Length 19:34)

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Episode 21: Happy Birthday Willy!

Fri, 20 Apr 2007 17:31:38 +0100

Celebrate William Q. Shakespeare's birthday with this collection of live performance readings from "Reduced Shakespeare: The Complete Guide For The Attention-Impaired (abridged)". Also, excerpts from the BBC World Service's "Reduced Shakespeare Radio Show", the radio version of RSC Q&A, and a distinguished and plummy appearance by Dr. Peter Holland, McNeel Family Professor of Shakespeare Studies, University of Notre Dame. Now aren't you impressed? (Length 20:01)

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Episode 20: Up Your Peninsula!

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 17:31:30 +0100

Michigan's Upper Peninsula (the U.P.), the home of Michigan Tech University, where we performed "Hollywood (abridged)" and chatted with the audience for 45 minutes afterward. Featuring the #1 Law of Physical Comedy, the dangers of Bar Funny, shout-outs to all our London theatres, and a special appearance by RSC member Rachel Hamilton, now a cast member of NBC's "30 Rock"! (Length 20:22)

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Episode 19: Ch-Ch-Changes

Fri, 06 Apr 2007 14:18:41 +0100

RSC shows, they are a-changing! Featuring alternate Dutch book titles, clips from our "Bible (abridged)" and "RSC Radio Show" recordings, a rare deleted song verse, and a VERY rare sound clip from our TV film "The Ring Reduced"! Plus - a special appearance by Steven Weber, star of "Wings" and the (probably) late and (barely) lamented "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip"!
(Length 19:40)

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Episode 18: Meet Dom Conti

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 16:21:08 +0100

Meet Dom Conti" What makes the man-child tick? Dominic Conti, our lanky athletic third, tells us who he is and why it's cool he has an orgy. Featuring mash notes to Chicago, quick answers to great questions, and a special appearance by Mike Bunin, one of the stars of the new sitcom "My Boys" on TBS. (Length 18:52)

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Episode 17: An Average Day

Fri, 23 Mar 2007 14:28:27 +0000

Is there such a thing as a typical RSC day? Turns out no. Featuring down-time mis-adventures from the road, both here and abroad, Reduced Van Etiquette, and a special appearance by someone from FOX TV's "Beauty and the Geek" (here's a hint: he's neither one). (Length 17:40)

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