Why Do They Talk Like That?

Step into the lively world of Shakespeare's plays with "Why Do They Talk Like That?", a podcast that makes Shakespeare's complex language fun and accessible for kids and families! Join hosts Danny and Quinn as they tackle the mysteries of Romeo and Juliet, injecting humor and a playful spirit into their exploration of the dialogue and characters. Each episode features this energetic duo interpreting, acting out, and pondering the reasons behind Shakespeare's iconic phrases, making the content engaging for young listeners. Ideal for families looking for a new angle on classic literature and the history behind modern language, this podcast shows that you're never too young to appreciate the wit and wisdom of Shakespeare. Tune in for a mix of entertainment and education, where laughs and learning go hand in hand.

Episodes

Ep 1: Romeo and Juliet - From Brawl to Ball

September 5, 2024 • 20 mins

Join Danny and Quinn as they tackle the towering challenge of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, performing over 20 distinct characters from this timeless tragedy! Explore the early brawls and witty exchanges of Act 1, made accessible and entertaining for listeners of all ages. Learning terms: Pun, Prologue, and Foreshadowing.

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Ep 2: "Romeo, Meet Juliet! World, Meet Mercutio!"

September 12, 2024 • 22 mins

Join Danny and Quinn as they crash Romeo’s dad’s enemy’s party. What could possibly go right in the English language’s most famous meet-cute? Act 1 closes out with some dancing and a whole lot of Tybalt growling. Learning terms: Irony, Willing Suspension of Disbelief, Ecphonesis, and Aside.

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Ep 3: "The Balcony Scene & Cartoon Cats!"

September 19, 2024 • 18 mins

Join Danny and Quinn for Act 2 as they play a game of hide-and-seek, only to climb the ivy into Shakespeare’s most famous porch scene. Along the way, they’ll compare everything to flowers and promise not to promise. Learning terms: Assonance, Monosyllabic, and First Usage.

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Ep 4: "Friar Lawrence & Nerd Fights!"

September 26, 2024 • 22 mins

Join Danny and Quinn in the garden where poetry and bad decisions grow. Meet everyone’s favorite “helper,” Friar Lawrence, who learns about Romeo's secret, dangerous girlfriend and decides to throw them a wedding later that day. Learning terms: Soliloquy, Metaphor, and Dramatic Irony.

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Ep 5: "Tybalt kills Mercutio! Romeo Kills Tybalt! Shakespeare Kills Joy!"

October 3, 2024 • 24 mins

Join Danny and Quinn in the marketplace battle royale of fair Verona. It’s Capulet vs. Montague! Mano a mano, with swords in each of those manos. Don’t read the title if you don’t want spoilers! Learning terms: Pathos, Personification, and Antithesis.

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Ep 6: "The Lark Scene, Banish Ed, & Ionic Perameter!"

October 10, 2024 • 24 mins

Join Danny and Quinn in a mess of feelings. Long goodbyes and short engagements have Juliet freaking out! Even the Capulet nurse is singing in the bad idea showcase. But it could still get better in Act 3, right? RIGHT? Learning terms: Prose, Poetry, and Iambic Pentameter.

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Ep 7: "Knock knock! Who's There? Juliet's Dead... or IS She?"

October 17, 2024 • 21 mins

Join Danny and Quinn as they fall into full Alice in Wonderland mode, where one drink makes you larger and one drink makes you appear dead for a few days. Juliet gets back at her parents like only an artsy teenager can. Learning terms: Rhyming Couplets, Franciscan Friars, and Benihana.

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Ep 8: "Lord Crapulet's Dramatic Reversal!"

October 24, 2024 • 21 mins

Join Danny and Quinn—or is it Quinn and Danny?—as they get a little mixed up in Act 4. The dramatic misfortunes in this episode leave Dinn and Quanny more than a little mixed up. Learning terms: Peripeteia, Anagnorisis, and Dramatic Reversal.

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Ep 9: "The Mysterious Mailmen of Mantua!"

October 31, 2024 • 24 mins

Join Quinn (and maybe Danny) as the fear of what’s to come sends Danny packing. Has he left town, never to return? Meanwhile, Romeo has left town too, and no one can stop him from sharing how bad he feels. Learning terms: Doubling, Equivocation, and Dramatic Irony.

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Ep 10: "Juliet Lives! Juliet Dies! So Does Romeo! & Verona Be Grievin!"

November 7, 2024 • 26 mins

Join the parade of big swings and hard falls, with swords, torches, daggers, and vials of poison lying around Verona. It’s a shock this hasn’t happened before! In the end, two dads make a promise never to let this specific tragedy happen again. Oh, and there's a big musical number.

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