Best William Lear Podcasts (2025)

In which Grace and Danny discuss Ken Branagh, the good of knowing the end before you’ve begun, and the education of women’s eyes.By Danny and Grace Fitzpatrick

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King Lear 42:36

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In which Grace and Danny discuss prodigal fathers, Lady Fortune, and total, abject misery.By Danny and Grace Fitzpatrick

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The Comedy of Errors 20:48

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In which Grace and Danny talk marriage, twins, and sacramental grace.By Danny and Grace Fitzpatrick

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Richard II 27:15

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In which Grace and Danny discuss divine right of kings, betrayal, and the crusades.By Danny and Grace Fitzpatrick

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Cymbeline 15:53

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By Danny and Grace Fitzpatrick

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Measure for Measure 19:09

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In which Grace and Danny discuss the Divine Comedy and Blackadder’s Russian codpiece—always terrifies the clergy, as Enid—I mean, Edmund—says!By Danny and Grace Fitzpatrick

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All’s Well That Ends Well 37:28

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In which Grace and Danny discuss Cole Porter, Newland Archer (The Age of Innocence) [Edith Wharton], and Jeeves and Wooster. As one does.By Danny and Grace Fitzpatrick

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Henry VI, 1-3! 29:53

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It’s a special triple episode following the ignominious and scholarly demise of Henry VI.By Danny and Grace Fitzpatrick

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Coriolanus 38:39

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In which Grace and Danny discuss the tripartite soul, Ralph Fiennes’ hair, and the loneliness of dragons.By Danny and Grace Fitzpatrick

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Henry V 36:51

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In which Grace and Danny discuss honor, tax evasion, strange wooing, and the dogs of war.By Danny and Grace Fitzpatrick

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Twelfth Night 21:35

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In which Grace and Danny discuss bears, Dwight Schrute, and the journey of the Magi.By Danny and Grace Fitzpatrick

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The Taming of the Shrew 30:46

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In which Grace and Danny discuss Christopher Sly, Jacob and Laban, and the resonance of names.By Danny and Grace Fitzpatrick

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Macbeth 51:14

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In which Grace and Danny talk marriage, prophecy, covenants, and thanes.By Danny and Grace Fitzpatrick

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Romeo and Juliet 36:50

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In which Grace and Danny discuss the Fall, plague, the Michael Scott story (what did Jan say?), and the founding of Rome.By Danny and Grace Fitzpatrick

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Julius Caesar and Antony and Cleopatra 30:33

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Double episode! In which Grace and Danny discuss honor, John Lithgow, and the glory of Rome.By Danny and Grace Fitzpatrick

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The Merry Wives of Windsor 22:26

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In which Grace and Danny discuss the exotic power of the potato, the origins of Bilbo, and the lovable reprobates of literature.By Danny and Grace Fitzpatrick

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Henry IV, Part 2 18:18

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In which Grace and I revisit Falstaff, consider the merits of Hal, and delight in Mistress Quickly.By Danny and Grace Fitzpatrick

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Henry IV, Part One 25:32

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In which Grace and Danny discuss monarchs, wastrel sons, philosopher reprobates, and Baloo the Bear.By Danny and Grace Fitzpatrick

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream 41:49

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In which Grace and Danny discuss true love, Rene Girard, literary walkoffs (Zoolander style), and big Geoff Chaucer.By Danny and Grace Fitzpatrick

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Pericles 26:42

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In which Grace and Danny delve into bordellos, the world’s worst luck, piracy (two kinds), and Pixar.By Danny and Grace Fitzpatrick

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The Merchant of Venice 49:43

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In which Grace and I discuss justice, mercy, practical jokes, usury, and Al Pacino.By Danny and Grace Fitzpatrick

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Richard III 29:56

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In which Grace and I discuss the strangeness of the boar: his methods of seduction, his overweening (and overwhelming) pride, and his complete disregard for eternity.By Danny and Grace Fitzpatrick

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Othello 48:49

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In which predictive text tries to change Othello to or hello, a far cheerier and less informative title, and in which Grace and I marvel at the mischief of Iago.By Danny and Grace Fitzpatrick

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Much Ado About Nothing 37:40

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In which Grace and I discuss the dancing, war, the prodigal son, puns, and the ineptitude of Count Claudio.By Danny and Grace Fitzpatrick

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The Tempest 49:35

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Wherein Grace and I discuss art, beauty, bravery, and freedom, not to mention Disney princesses, stuttering aesthetes, and fish.By Danny and Grace Fitzpatrick

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The Shakespeare Birthday Party: The Pregame 12:16

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Happy birthday, William Shakespeare! Today we introduce Danny and Grace and talk a little bit about Shakespeare’s importance to us and the plan for the show. Enjoy!By Danny and Grace Fitzpatrick

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Amusing Limericks, Narrated by Chris Jagger 2:13

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Amusing Limericks, Narrated by Chris JaggerBy Hot Pie Media

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Poems by TS Eliot, Narrated by Chris Jagger 3:25

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Poems by TS Eliot, Narrated by Chris JaggerBy Hot Pie Media

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Quotes and Poems by Spike Milligan, Narrated by Chris Jagger 2:40

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Quotes and Poems by Spike Milligan, Narrated by Chris JaggerBy Hot Pie Media

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Varied Poems Narrated by Kari Ann Jagger, Chris Jagger and Brandon Jagger 6:59

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Varied Poems Narrated by Kari Ann Jagger, Chris Jagger and Brandon JaggerBy Hot Pie Media

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Limericks by Edward Lear, Narrated by Chris Jagger 2:39

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Limericks by Edward Lear, Narrated by Chris JaggerBy Hot Pie Media

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Assorted Poems Narrated by Chris Jagger and Brandon Jagger 6:37

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Assorted Poems Narrated by Chris Jagger and Brandon JaggerBy Hot Pie Media

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Guest - Simone Knego: The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You 36:13

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On this episode we are fortunate enough to chat with author and adoptive parent Simone Knego. Her book The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You is a great read anytime, but it is also something that really resonates with a new year and new opportunities. She has a way of reminding us that life happens in the little, everyday moments, like saying hi to your…

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Adoptionly Yours Greeting Card Founders 41:19

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Ever wish you could find the perfect card to celebrate an adoption or recognize a birth parent? So did we! And then we found Adoptionly Yours, a local Tampa Bay-based greeting card business run by two moms. Stacy Clark and Jane Alfieri both have daughters through the gift of adoption, and met while working in the advertising industry. The writer an…

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Corona Kids Follow Up / episode 2of2 42:02

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(Hey all- we did this podcast as socially distant as possible, which means we were on three separate phone lines. So there is a little lag on some of the audio which can make it sound out of sync. Hopefully it's not too bothersome, because there is some good info here! Sorry about that!) Jennifer Street, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, is…

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Coronavirus Pandemic and Children - Special Guest Jennifer Street 41:16

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Children around the country are feeling the effects of the coronavirus quarantine. If your child is experiencing anxiety, grief, confusion over closings or frustration with their changing world, you’re not alone! Behavioral regression in children is a trauma response. Our guest is Jennifer Street who is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional who …

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Episode 27: Amy Williams / Custom Made Kid 49:27

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Amy Williams is the author of a beautiful children's book about adoption, called "Custom Made Kid." She and her husband have three daughters and live in Birmingham, Alabama. She shares her story with us about her very own custom made kid, who came to her family by way of adoption. If you've ever been frustrated by the waiting game of adoption or th…

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Episode 26: Pregnancy Through Embryo Adoption 43:55

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There are so many ways to have a family, and embryo adoption is a path to parenthood that may not even be on your radar! We didn't know much about it either, so we found someone who does answer all our questions: Is it IVF? Adoption? A combination? Our guest, Leigh, shares her story of growing her family this way after several failed fertility trea…

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Episode 25: Kelly Zarle: Foster Advocate and Chapter Head for Foster Florida 38:34

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Sometimes you meet someone who inspires you and amazes you with their spirit and drive. Our guest Kelly Zarle is one of those people! She fired up to help foster children in the state of Florida, and determined to raise awareness of the need for more foster families. Kelly and her husband Aaron have three children, and are currently foster parents …

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Episode 24: Barbara Allen Part 2 Adopting from Korea 33:31

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In our last episode with Barbara from February 2019, we ended with their family waiting on final approval to go to Korea and meet their little girl! In this episode we talk all about the journey that unfolded since then and how it all went down!

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Episode 23: Part 2 of Mary Anderle's Foster Journey 38:47

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Our very first podcast guest and friend, Mary Anderle, is back with an incredible update to her story. You may remember that Mary and her husband have two biological children and were in the process of trying to adopt a third son through foster care. Their foster care journey began with creating a safe, loving space for a few children who turned ou…

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Episode 22: What Not to Say to Foster and Adoptive Parents 25:13

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Sometimes we wish our friends and family knew certain things about adoption... like, what not to say to people who are adopting! Well-meaning people often unknowingly use words in ways that aren't the most constructive. When it comes to questions, statements and assumptions, we have heard some interesting ones! We've got some real life examples, as…

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Death of a King 12:48

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Episode 5 King Lear

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Episode 21: Barbara Allen - Adopting from Korea 29:14

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Barbara Allen and her husband live in California with their two biological children, and their family is growing again as they are about to adopt a child from Korea! When we spoke to her, they were in the last part of their wait to bring their daughter home. Barbara shares the reasons they selected Korea, how they were finally matched, and their ne…

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Ep 40 Fishing the northeast for Stripers, Flounder, and other species 58:19

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Join Capt Rennie Clark as he welcomes Capt Brian Williams of Badfish Charters out of Ocean City, NJ to the show. The two talk about Striper Fishing in the northeast along with several other species of fish.By The Inshore Journal