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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Revenger's Tragedy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/revenger-s-tragedy--7168165</link><description><![CDATA[Enter a realm where vengeance and moral complexity intertwine, inspired by the evocative title. This podcast delves into the dark and compelling world of revenge tragedies, exploring themes of betrayal, justice, and the human condition. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that captures the essence of retribution and the tragic consequences that often follow. Listeners are invited to immerse themselves in a variety of narratives that reflect the turbulent passions and ethical dilemmas faced by characters driven by a thirst for vengeance. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations, offering a rich tapestry of voices and perspectives that illuminate the timeless struggle between right and wrong. Discover a new book with every episode and engage with the intricate layers of revenge and tragedy that have captivated audiences for centuries.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/7168165/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Books</category><copyright>Copyright Tragedy Genre</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2aeef96877e1ca910fc36e3d9eeef0da.jpg</url><title>Revenger's Tragedy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/revenger-s-tragedy--7168165</link></image><lastBuildDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:46:28 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Thomas Middleton</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Tragedy Genre</itunes:name><itunes:email>spreaker87@podcastlibrary.org</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2aeef96877e1ca910fc36e3d9eeef0da.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Enter a realm where vengeance and moral complexity intertwine, inspired by the evocative title. This podcast delves into the dark and compelling world of revenge tragedies, exploring themes of betrayal, justice, and the human condition. Each episode...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Enter a realm where vengeance and moral complexity intertwine, inspired by the evocative title. This podcast delves into the dark and compelling world of revenge tragedies, exploring themes of betrayal, justice, and the human condition. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that captures the essence of retribution and the tragic consequences that often follow. Listeners are invited to immerse themselves in a variety of narratives that reflect the turbulent passions and ethical dilemmas faced by characters driven by a thirst for vengeance. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations, offering a rich tapestry of voices and perspectives that illuminate the timeless struggle between right and wrong. Discover a new book with every episode and engage with the intricate layers of revenge and tragedy that have captivated audiences for centuries.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Arts"><itunes:category text="Books"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Science"/><itunes:category text="Science"><itunes:category text="Astronomy"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>883e8a90-c8d1-52d9-ba73-ef209f595a35</podcast:guid><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Oresteia-Aeschylus</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/oresteia-aeschylus--74629366</link><description><![CDATA[When the bad bleeds, then is the tragedy good." The Revenger's Tragedy is a bloody Jacobean drama centering on Vindici, whose beloved has been murdered by the Duke. Aided by his brother Hippolito, Vindici plans to take revenge not only on the Duke, but on his lecherous Duchess (who is having an affair with her stepson, Spurio) and his sons Lussurioso (Lust), Ambitioso (Ambition), and Supervacuo (Excess). The play was published anonymously in 1606 and for several centuries was attributed to Cyril Tourneur; more recent scholarship has pointed to Thomas Middleton as the likely author. The play was part of the vogue for revenge tragedy in late 16th and early 17th century England, and has often been compared to Hamlet. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)CastVindici/Second Servant/Nencio/First Officer: Elizabeth KlettHippolito: mbGratiana: Libby GohnCastiza: Amanda FridayDuke: Bob NeustarFirst Judge/First Gentleman: Sean DaeleyDuchess: Arielle LipshawLussurioso: David NicolAmbitioso: balaSpurio/Antonio: Alan MapstoneJunior/Sordido/Piero/Dondolo/Fourth Man: Larry WilsonSupervacuo: Charlotte DuckettFirst Servant/Keeper: rookieblueFirst Noble/Second Officer/First Lord: ToddSecond Judge/Second Noble: Chuck WilliamsonNarrator: KristingjAudio edited by Elizabeth Klett]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74629366</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:02:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74629366/oresteia_aeschylus.mp3" length="124730124" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Thomas Middleton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When the bad bleeds, then is the tragedy good." 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(Summary by Elizabeth Klett)CastVindici/Second Servant/Nencio/First Officer: Elizabeth KlettHippolito: mbGratiana: Libby GohnCastiza: Amanda FridayDuke: Bob NeustarFirst Judge/First Gentleman: Sean DaeleyDuchess: Arielle LipshawLussurioso: David NicolAmbitioso: balaSpurio/Antonio: Alan MapstoneJunior/Sordido/Piero/Dondolo/Fourth Man: Larry WilsonSupervacuo: Charlotte DuckettFirst Servant/Keeper: rookieblueFirst Noble/Second Officer/First Lord: ToddSecond Judge/Second Noble: Chuck WilliamsonNarrator: KristingjAudio edited by Elizabeth Klett]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>15576</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2aeef96877e1ca910fc36e3d9eeef0da.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dramatic Version of Greek Myths and Hero Tales-Fanny Amanda Comstock</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dramatic-version-of-greek-myths-and-hero-tales-fanny-amanda-comstock--74597237</link><description><![CDATA[When the bad bleeds, then is the tragedy good." The Revenger's Tragedy is a bloody Jacobean drama centering on Vindici, whose beloved has been murdered by the Duke. Aided by his brother Hippolito, Vindici plans to take revenge not only on the Duke, but on his lecherous Duchess (who is having an affair with her stepson, Spurio) and his sons Lussurioso (Lust), Ambitioso (Ambition), and Supervacuo (Excess). The play was published anonymously in 1606 and for several centuries was attributed to Cyril Tourneur; more recent scholarship has pointed to Thomas Middleton as the likely author. The play was part of the vogue for revenge tragedy in late 16th and early 17th century England, and has often been compared to Hamlet. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)CastVindici/Second Servant/Nencio/First Officer: Elizabeth KlettHippolito: mbGratiana: Libby GohnCastiza: Amanda FridayDuke: Bob NeustarFirst Judge/First Gentleman: Sean DaeleyDuchess: Arielle LipshawLussurioso: David NicolAmbitioso: balaSpurio/Antonio: Alan MapstoneJunior/Sordido/Piero/Dondolo/Fourth Man: Larry WilsonSupervacuo: Charlotte DuckettFirst Servant/Keeper: rookieblueFirst Noble/Second Officer/First Lord: ToddSecond Judge/Second Noble: Chuck WilliamsonNarrator: KristingjAudio edited by Elizabeth Klett]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74597237</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:03:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74597237/dramatic_version_of_greek_myths_and_hero_tales_fanny_amanda_comstock.mp3" length="135166644" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Thomas Middleton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When the bad bleeds, then is the tragedy good." The Revenger's Tragedy is a bloody Jacobean drama centering on Vindici, whose beloved has been murdered by the Duke. Aided by his brother Hippolito, Vindici plans to take revenge not only on the Duke,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When the bad bleeds, then is the tragedy good." The Revenger's Tragedy is a bloody Jacobean drama centering on Vindici, whose beloved has been murdered by the Duke. Aided by his brother Hippolito, Vindici plans to take revenge not only on the Duke, but on his lecherous Duchess (who is having an affair with her stepson, Spurio) and his sons Lussurioso (Lust), Ambitioso (Ambition), and Supervacuo (Excess). The play was published anonymously in 1606 and for several centuries was attributed to Cyril Tourneur; more recent scholarship has pointed to Thomas Middleton as the likely author. The play was part of the vogue for revenge tragedy in late 16th and early 17th century England, and has often been compared to Hamlet. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)CastVindici/Second Servant/Nencio/First Officer: Elizabeth KlettHippolito: mbGratiana: Libby GohnCastiza: Amanda FridayDuke: Bob NeustarFirst Judge/First Gentleman: Sean DaeleyDuchess: Arielle LipshawLussurioso: David NicolAmbitioso: balaSpurio/Antonio: Alan MapstoneJunior/Sordido/Piero/Dondolo/Fourth Man: Larry WilsonSupervacuo: Charlotte DuckettFirst Servant/Keeper: rookieblueFirst Noble/Second Officer/First Lord: ToddSecond Judge/Second Noble: Chuck WilliamsonNarrator: KristingjAudio edited by Elizabeth Klett]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>16877</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2aeef96877e1ca910fc36e3d9eeef0da.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>History of King Lear-Nahum Tate</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/history-of-king-lear-nahum-tate--74565414</link><description><![CDATA[When the bad bleeds, then is the tragedy good." The Revenger's Tragedy is a bloody Jacobean drama centering on Vindici, whose beloved has been murdered by the Duke. Aided by his brother Hippolito, Vindici plans to take revenge not only on the Duke, but on his lecherous Duchess (who is having an affair with her stepson, Spurio) and his sons Lussurioso (Lust), Ambitioso (Ambition), and Supervacuo (Excess). The play was published anonymously in 1606 and for several centuries was attributed to Cyril Tourneur; more recent scholarship has pointed to Thomas Middleton as the likely author. The play was part of the vogue for revenge tragedy in late 16th and early 17th century England, and has often been compared to Hamlet. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)CastVindici/Second Servant/Nencio/First Officer: Elizabeth KlettHippolito: mbGratiana: Libby GohnCastiza: Amanda FridayDuke: Bob NeustarFirst Judge/First Gentleman: Sean DaeleyDuchess: Arielle LipshawLussurioso: David NicolAmbitioso: balaSpurio/Antonio: Alan MapstoneJunior/Sordido/Piero/Dondolo/Fourth Man: Larry WilsonSupervacuo: Charlotte DuckettFirst Servant/Keeper: rookieblueFirst Noble/Second Officer/First Lord: ToddSecond Judge/Second Noble: Chuck WilliamsonNarrator: KristingjAudio edited by Elizabeth Klett]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74565414</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:02:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74565414/history_of_king_lear_nahum_tate.mp3" length="76325858" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Thomas Middleton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When the bad bleeds, then is the tragedy good." The Revenger's Tragedy is a bloody Jacobean drama centering on Vindici, whose beloved has been murdered by the Duke. Aided by his brother Hippolito, Vindici plans to take revenge not only on the Duke,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When the bad bleeds, then is the tragedy good." The Revenger's Tragedy is a bloody Jacobean drama centering on Vindici, whose beloved has been murdered by the Duke. Aided by his brother Hippolito, Vindici plans to take revenge not only on the Duke, but on his lecherous Duchess (who is having an affair with her stepson, Spurio) and his sons Lussurioso (Lust), Ambitioso (Ambition), and Supervacuo (Excess). The play was published anonymously in 1606 and for several centuries was attributed to Cyril Tourneur; more recent scholarship has pointed to Thomas Middleton as the likely author. The play was part of the vogue for revenge tragedy in late 16th and early 17th century England, and has often been compared to Hamlet. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)CastVindici/Second Servant/Nencio/First Officer: Elizabeth KlettHippolito: mbGratiana: Libby GohnCastiza: Amanda FridayDuke: Bob NeustarFirst Judge/First Gentleman: Sean DaeleyDuchess: Arielle LipshawLussurioso: David NicolAmbitioso: balaSpurio/Antonio: Alan MapstoneJunior/Sordido/Piero/Dondolo/Fourth Man: Larry WilsonSupervacuo: Charlotte DuckettFirst Servant/Keeper: rookieblueFirst Noble/Second Officer/First Lord: ToddSecond Judge/Second Noble: Chuck WilliamsonNarrator: KristingjAudio edited by Elizabeth Klett]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9531</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2aeef96877e1ca910fc36e3d9eeef0da.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Sir Thomas More-Anthony Munday</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sir-thomas-more-anthony-munday--74534526</link><description><![CDATA[When the bad bleeds, then is the tragedy good." The Revenger's Tragedy is a bloody Jacobean drama centering on Vindici, whose beloved has been murdered by the Duke. Aided by his brother Hippolito, Vindici plans to take revenge not only on the Duke, but on his lecherous Duchess (who is having an affair with her stepson, Spurio) and his sons Lussurioso (Lust), Ambitioso (Ambition), and Supervacuo (Excess). The play was published anonymously in 1606 and for several centuries was attributed to Cyril Tourneur; more recent scholarship has pointed to Thomas Middleton as the likely author. The play was part of the vogue for revenge tragedy in late 16th and early 17th century England, and has often been compared to Hamlet. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)CastVindici/Second Servant/Nencio/First Officer: Elizabeth KlettHippolito: mbGratiana: Libby GohnCastiza: Amanda FridayDuke: Bob NeustarFirst Judge/First Gentleman: Sean DaeleyDuchess: Arielle LipshawLussurioso: David NicolAmbitioso: balaSpurio/Antonio: Alan MapstoneJunior/Sordido/Piero/Dondolo/Fourth Man: Larry WilsonSupervacuo: Charlotte DuckettFirst Servant/Keeper: rookieblueFirst Noble/Second Officer/First Lord: ToddSecond Judge/Second Noble: Chuck WilliamsonNarrator: KristingjAudio edited by Elizabeth Klett]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74534526</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:09:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74534526/sir_thomas_more_anthony_munday.mp3" length="70277520" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Thomas Middleton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When the bad bleeds, then is the tragedy good." The Revenger's Tragedy is a bloody Jacobean drama centering on Vindici, whose beloved has been murdered by the Duke. Aided by his brother Hippolito, Vindici plans to take revenge not only on the Duke,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When the bad bleeds, then is the tragedy good." The Revenger's Tragedy is a bloody Jacobean drama centering on Vindici, whose beloved has been murdered by the Duke. Aided by his brother Hippolito, Vindici plans to take revenge not only on the Duke, but on his lecherous Duchess (who is having an affair with her stepson, Spurio) and his sons Lussurioso (Lust), Ambitioso (Ambition), and Supervacuo (Excess). The play was published anonymously in 1606 and for several centuries was attributed to Cyril Tourneur; more recent scholarship has pointed to Thomas Middleton as the likely author. The play was part of the vogue for revenge tragedy in late 16th and early 17th century England, and has often been compared to Hamlet. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)CastVindici/Second Servant/Nencio/First Officer: Elizabeth KlettHippolito: mbGratiana: Libby GohnCastiza: Amanda FridayDuke: Bob NeustarFirst Judge/First Gentleman: Sean DaeleyDuchess: Arielle LipshawLussurioso: David NicolAmbitioso: balaSpurio/Antonio: Alan MapstoneJunior/Sordido/Piero/Dondolo/Fourth Man: Larry WilsonSupervacuo: Charlotte DuckettFirst Servant/Keeper: rookieblueFirst Noble/Second Officer/First Lord: ToddSecond Judge/Second Noble: Chuck WilliamsonNarrator: KristingjAudio edited by Elizabeth Klett]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8776</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2aeef96877e1ca910fc36e3d9eeef0da.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>School For Scandal-Richard Brinsley Sheridan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/school-for-scandal-richard-brinsley-sheridan--74503673</link><description><![CDATA[When the bad bleeds, then is the tragedy good." The Revenger's Tragedy is a bloody Jacobean drama centering on Vindici, whose beloved has been murdered by the Duke. Aided by his brother Hippolito, Vindici plans to take revenge not only on the Duke, but on his lecherous Duchess (who is having an affair with her stepson, Spurio) and his sons Lussurioso (Lust), Ambitioso (Ambition), and Supervacuo (Excess). The play was published anonymously in 1606 and for several centuries was attributed to Cyril Tourneur; more recent scholarship has pointed to Thomas Middleton as the likely author. The play was part of the vogue for revenge tragedy in late 16th and early 17th century England, and has often been compared to Hamlet. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)CastVindici/Second Servant/Nencio/First Officer: Elizabeth KlettHippolito: mbGratiana: Libby GohnCastiza: Amanda FridayDuke: Bob NeustarFirst Judge/First Gentleman: Sean DaeleyDuchess: Arielle LipshawLussurioso: David NicolAmbitioso: balaSpurio/Antonio: Alan MapstoneJunior/Sordido/Piero/Dondolo/Fourth Man: Larry WilsonSupervacuo: Charlotte DuckettFirst Servant/Keeper: rookieblueFirst Noble/Second Officer/First Lord: ToddSecond Judge/Second Noble: Chuck WilliamsonNarrator: KristingjAudio edited by Elizabeth Klett]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74503673</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:08:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74503673/school_for_scandal_richard_brinsley_sheridan.mp3" length="84910824" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Thomas Middleton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When the bad bleeds, then is the tragedy good." The Revenger's Tragedy is a bloody Jacobean drama centering on Vindici, whose beloved has been murdered by the Duke. Aided by his brother Hippolito, Vindici plans to take revenge not only on the Duke,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When the bad bleeds, then is the tragedy good." The Revenger's Tragedy is a bloody Jacobean drama centering on Vindici, whose beloved has been murdered by the Duke. Aided by his brother Hippolito, Vindici plans to take revenge not only on the Duke, but on his lecherous Duchess (who is having an affair with her stepson, Spurio) and his sons Lussurioso (Lust), Ambitioso (Ambition), and Supervacuo (Excess). The play was published anonymously in 1606 and for several centuries was attributed to Cyril Tourneur; more recent scholarship has pointed to Thomas Middleton as the likely author. The play was part of the vogue for revenge tragedy in late 16th and early 17th century England, and has often been compared to Hamlet. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)CastVindici/Second Servant/Nencio/First Officer: Elizabeth KlettHippolito: mbGratiana: Libby GohnCastiza: Amanda FridayDuke: Bob NeustarFirst Judge/First Gentleman: Sean DaeleyDuchess: Arielle LipshawLussurioso: David NicolAmbitioso: balaSpurio/Antonio: Alan MapstoneJunior/Sordido/Piero/Dondolo/Fourth Man: Larry WilsonSupervacuo: Charlotte DuckettFirst Servant/Keeper: rookieblueFirst Noble/Second Officer/First Lord: ToddSecond Judge/Second Noble: Chuck WilliamsonNarrator: KristingjAudio edited by Elizabeth Klett]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10603</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2aeef96877e1ca910fc36e3d9eeef0da.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Rivals-Richard Brinsley Sheridan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rivals-richard-brinsley-sheridan--74465350</link><description><![CDATA[When the bad bleeds, then is the tragedy good." The Revenger's Tragedy is a bloody Jacobean drama centering on Vindici, whose beloved has been murdered by the Duke. Aided by his brother Hippolito, Vindici plans to take revenge not only on the Duke, but on his lecherous Duchess (who is having an affair with her stepson, Spurio) and his sons Lussurioso (Lust), Ambitioso (Ambition), and Supervacuo (Excess). The play was published anonymously in 1606 and for several centuries was attributed to Cyril Tourneur; more recent scholarship has pointed to Thomas Middleton as the likely author. The play was part of the vogue for revenge tragedy in late 16th and early 17th century England, and has often been compared to Hamlet. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)CastVindici/Second Servant/Nencio/First Officer: Elizabeth KlettHippolito: mbGratiana: Libby GohnCastiza: Amanda FridayDuke: Bob NeustarFirst Judge/First Gentleman: Sean DaeleyDuchess: Arielle LipshawLussurioso: David NicolAmbitioso: balaSpurio/Antonio: Alan MapstoneJunior/Sordido/Piero/Dondolo/Fourth Man: Larry WilsonSupervacuo: Charlotte DuckettFirst Servant/Keeper: rookieblueFirst Noble/Second Officer/First Lord: ToddSecond Judge/Second Noble: Chuck WilliamsonNarrator: KristingjAudio edited by Elizabeth Klett]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74465350</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:08:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74465350/rivals_richard_brinsley_sheridan.mp3" length="88316786" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Thomas Middleton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When the bad bleeds, then is the tragedy good." The Revenger's Tragedy is a bloody Jacobean drama centering on Vindici, whose beloved has been murdered by the Duke. Aided by his brother Hippolito, Vindici plans to take revenge not only on the Duke,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When the bad bleeds, then is the tragedy good." The Revenger's Tragedy is a bloody Jacobean drama centering on Vindici, whose beloved has been murdered by the Duke. Aided by his brother Hippolito, Vindici plans to take revenge not only on the Duke, but on his lecherous Duchess (who is having an affair with her stepson, Spurio) and his sons Lussurioso (Lust), Ambitioso (Ambition), and Supervacuo (Excess). The play was published anonymously in 1606 and for several centuries was attributed to Cyril Tourneur; more recent scholarship has pointed to Thomas Middleton as the likely author. The play was part of the vogue for revenge tragedy in late 16th and early 17th century England, and has often been compared to Hamlet. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)CastVindici/Second Servant/Nencio/First Officer: Elizabeth KlettHippolito: mbGratiana: Libby GohnCastiza: Amanda FridayDuke: Bob NeustarFirst Judge/First Gentleman: Sean DaeleyDuchess: Arielle LipshawLussurioso: David NicolAmbitioso: balaSpurio/Antonio: Alan MapstoneJunior/Sordido/Piero/Dondolo/Fourth Man: Larry WilsonSupervacuo: Charlotte DuckettFirst Servant/Keeper: rookieblueFirst Noble/Second Officer/First Lord: ToddSecond Judge/Second Noble: Chuck WilliamsonNarrator: KristingjAudio edited by Elizabeth Klett]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>11028</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2aeef96877e1ca910fc36e3d9eeef0da.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Beyond the Horizon-Eugene O'Neill</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-the-horizon-eugene-o-neill--74433056</link><description><![CDATA[When the bad bleeds, then is the tragedy good." The Revenger's Tragedy is a bloody Jacobean drama centering on Vindici, whose beloved has been murdered by the Duke. Aided by his brother Hippolito, Vindici plans to take revenge not only on the Duke, but on his lecherous Duchess (who is having an affair with her stepson, Spurio) and his sons Lussurioso (Lust), Ambitioso (Ambition), and Supervacuo (Excess). The play was published anonymously in 1606 and for several centuries was attributed to Cyril Tourneur; more recent scholarship has pointed to Thomas Middleton as the likely author. The play was part of the vogue for revenge tragedy in late 16th and early 17th century England, and has often been compared to Hamlet. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)CastVindici/Second Servant/Nencio/First Officer: Elizabeth KlettHippolito: mbGratiana: Libby GohnCastiza: Amanda FridayDuke: Bob NeustarFirst Judge/First Gentleman: Sean DaeleyDuchess: Arielle LipshawLussurioso: David NicolAmbitioso: balaSpurio/Antonio: Alan MapstoneJunior/Sordido/Piero/Dondolo/Fourth Man: Larry WilsonSupervacuo: Charlotte DuckettFirst Servant/Keeper: rookieblueFirst Noble/Second Officer/First Lord: ToddSecond Judge/Second Noble: Chuck WilliamsonNarrator: KristingjAudio edited by Elizabeth Klett]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74433056</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:08:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74433056/beyond_the_horizon_eugene_o_neill.mp3" length="81949034" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Thomas Middleton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When the bad bleeds, then is the tragedy good." The Revenger's Tragedy is a bloody Jacobean drama centering on Vindici, whose beloved has been murdered by the Duke. Aided by his brother Hippolito, Vindici plans to take revenge not only on the Duke,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When the bad bleeds, then is the tragedy good." The Revenger's Tragedy is a bloody Jacobean drama centering on Vindici, whose beloved has been murdered by the Duke. Aided by his brother Hippolito, Vindici plans to take revenge not only on the Duke, but on his lecherous Duchess (who is having an affair with her stepson, Spurio) and his sons Lussurioso (Lust), Ambitioso (Ambition), and Supervacuo (Excess). The play was published anonymously in 1606 and for several centuries was attributed to Cyril Tourneur; more recent scholarship has pointed to Thomas Middleton as the likely author. The play was part of the vogue for revenge tragedy in late 16th and early 17th century England, and has often been compared to Hamlet. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)CastVindici/Second Servant/Nencio/First Officer: Elizabeth KlettHippolito: mbGratiana: Libby GohnCastiza: Amanda FridayDuke: Bob NeustarFirst Judge/First Gentleman: Sean DaeleyDuchess: Arielle LipshawLussurioso: David NicolAmbitioso: balaSpurio/Antonio: Alan MapstoneJunior/Sordido/Piero/Dondolo/Fourth Man: Larry WilsonSupervacuo: Charlotte DuckettFirst Servant/Keeper: rookieblueFirst Noble/Second Officer/First Lord: ToddSecond Judge/Second Noble: Chuck WilliamsonNarrator: KristingjAudio edited by Elizabeth Klett]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10233</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2aeef96877e1ca910fc36e3d9eeef0da.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Much Ado About Nothing (version 2)-William Shakespeare</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/much-ado-about-nothing-version-2-william-shakespeare--74392529</link><description><![CDATA[When the bad bleeds, then is the tragedy good." The Revenger's Tragedy is a bloody Jacobean drama centering on Vindici, whose beloved has been murdered by the Duke. Aided by his brother Hippolito, Vindici plans to take revenge not only on the Duke, but on his lecherous Duchess (who is having an affair with her stepson, Spurio) and his sons Lussurioso (Lust), Ambitioso (Ambition), and Supervacuo (Excess). The play was published anonymously in 1606 and for several centuries was attributed to Cyril Tourneur; more recent scholarship has pointed to Thomas Middleton as the likely author. The play was part of the vogue for revenge tragedy in late 16th and early 17th century England, and has often been compared to Hamlet. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)CastVindici/Second Servant/Nencio/First Officer: Elizabeth KlettHippolito: mbGratiana: Libby GohnCastiza: Amanda FridayDuke: Bob NeustarFirst Judge/First Gentleman: Sean DaeleyDuchess: Arielle LipshawLussurioso: David NicolAmbitioso: balaSpurio/Antonio: Alan MapstoneJunior/Sordido/Piero/Dondolo/Fourth Man: Larry WilsonSupervacuo: Charlotte DuckettFirst Servant/Keeper: rookieblueFirst Noble/Second Officer/First Lord: ToddSecond Judge/Second Noble: Chuck WilliamsonNarrator: KristingjAudio edited by Elizabeth Klett]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74392529</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:04:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74392529/much_ado_about_nothing_version_2_william_shakespeare.mp3" length="73444630" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Thomas Middleton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When the bad bleeds, then is the tragedy good." The Revenger's Tragedy is a bloody Jacobean drama centering on Vindici, whose beloved has been murdered by the Duke. Aided by his brother Hippolito, Vindici plans to take revenge not only on the Duke,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When the bad bleeds, then is the tragedy good." The Revenger's Tragedy is a bloody Jacobean drama centering on Vindici, whose beloved has been murdered by the Duke. Aided by his brother Hippolito, Vindici plans to take revenge not only on the Duke, but on his lecherous Duchess (who is having an affair with her stepson, Spurio) and his sons Lussurioso (Lust), Ambitioso (Ambition), and Supervacuo (Excess). The play was published anonymously in 1606 and for several centuries was attributed to Cyril Tourneur; more recent scholarship has pointed to Thomas Middleton as the likely author. The play was part of the vogue for revenge tragedy in late 16th and early 17th century England, and has often been compared to Hamlet. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)CastVindici/Second Servant/Nencio/First Officer: Elizabeth KlettHippolito: mbGratiana: Libby GohnCastiza: Amanda FridayDuke: Bob NeustarFirst Judge/First Gentleman: Sean DaeleyDuchess: Arielle LipshawLussurioso: David NicolAmbitioso: balaSpurio/Antonio: Alan MapstoneJunior/Sordido/Piero/Dondolo/Fourth Man: Larry WilsonSupervacuo: Charlotte DuckettFirst Servant/Keeper: rookieblueFirst Noble/Second Officer/First Lord: ToddSecond Judge/Second Noble: Chuck WilliamsonNarrator: KristingjAudio edited by Elizabeth Klett]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9171</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2aeef96877e1ca910fc36e3d9eeef0da.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Prometheus Bound (Browning Translation)-Aeschylus</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/prometheus-bound-browning-translation-aeschylus--74350224</link><description><![CDATA[When the bad bleeds, then is the tragedy good." The Revenger's Tragedy is a bloody Jacobean drama centering on Vindici, whose beloved has been murdered by the Duke. Aided by his brother Hippolito, Vindici plans to take revenge not only on the Duke, but on his lecherous Duchess (who is having an affair with her stepson, Spurio) and his sons Lussurioso (Lust), Ambitioso (Ambition), and Supervacuo (Excess). The play was published anonymously in 1606 and for several centuries was attributed to Cyril Tourneur; more recent scholarship has pointed to Thomas Middleton as the likely author. The play was part of the vogue for revenge tragedy in late 16th and early 17th century England, and has often been compared to Hamlet. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)CastVindici/Second Servant/Nencio/First Officer: Elizabeth KlettHippolito: mbGratiana: Libby GohnCastiza: Amanda FridayDuke: Bob NeustarFirst Judge/First Gentleman: Sean DaeleyDuchess: Arielle LipshawLussurioso: David NicolAmbitioso: balaSpurio/Antonio: Alan MapstoneJunior/Sordido/Piero/Dondolo/Fourth Man: Larry WilsonSupervacuo: Charlotte DuckettFirst Servant/Keeper: rookieblueFirst Noble/Second Officer/First Lord: ToddSecond Judge/Second Noble: Chuck WilliamsonNarrator: KristingjAudio edited by Elizabeth Klett]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74350224</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:58:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74350224/10016_prometheus_bound_browning_translation_aeschylus.mp3" length="33298397" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Thomas Middleton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When the bad bleeds, then is the tragedy good." The Revenger's Tragedy is a bloody Jacobean drama centering on Vindici, whose beloved has been murdered by the Duke. Aided by his brother Hippolito, Vindici plans to take revenge not only on the Duke,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When the bad bleeds, then is the tragedy good." The Revenger's Tragedy is a bloody Jacobean drama centering on Vindici, whose beloved has been murdered by the Duke. Aided by his brother Hippolito, Vindici plans to take revenge not only on the Duke, but on his lecherous Duchess (who is having an affair with her stepson, Spurio) and his sons Lussurioso (Lust), Ambitioso (Ambition), and Supervacuo (Excess). The play was published anonymously in 1606 and for several centuries was attributed to Cyril Tourneur; more recent scholarship has pointed to Thomas Middleton as the likely author. The play was part of the vogue for revenge tragedy in late 16th and early 17th century England, and has often been compared to Hamlet. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)CastVindici/Second Servant/Nencio/First Officer: Elizabeth KlettHippolito: mbGratiana: Libby GohnCastiza: Amanda FridayDuke: Bob NeustarFirst Judge/First Gentleman: Sean DaeleyDuchess: Arielle LipshawLussurioso: David NicolAmbitioso: balaSpurio/Antonio: Alan MapstoneJunior/Sordido/Piero/Dondolo/Fourth Man: Larry WilsonSupervacuo: Charlotte DuckettFirst Servant/Keeper: rookieblueFirst Noble/Second Officer/First Lord: ToddSecond Judge/Second Noble: Chuck WilliamsonNarrator: KristingjAudio edited by Elizabeth Klett]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4158</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2aeef96877e1ca910fc36e3d9eeef0da.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Master Builder-Henrik Ibsen</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/master-builder-henrik-ibsen--74211084</link><description><![CDATA[When the bad bleeds, then is the tragedy good." The Revenger's Tragedy is a bloody Jacobean drama centering on Vindici, whose beloved has been murdered by the Duke. Aided by his brother Hippolito, Vindici plans to take revenge not only on the Duke, but on his lecherous Duchess (who is having an affair with her stepson, Spurio) and his sons Lussurioso (Lust), Ambitioso (Ambition), and Supervacuo (Excess). The play was published anonymously in 1606 and for several centuries was attributed to Cyril Tourneur; more recent scholarship has pointed to Thomas Middleton as the likely author. The play was part of the vogue for revenge tragedy in late 16th and early 17th century England, and has often been compared to Hamlet. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)CastVindici/Second Servant/Nencio/First Officer: Elizabeth KlettHippolito: mbGratiana: Libby GohnCastiza: Amanda FridayDuke: Bob NeustarFirst Judge/First Gentleman: Sean DaeleyDuchess: Arielle LipshawLussurioso: David NicolAmbitioso: balaSpurio/Antonio: Alan MapstoneJunior/Sordido/Piero/Dondolo/Fourth Man: Larry WilsonSupervacuo: Charlotte DuckettFirst Servant/Keeper: rookieblueFirst Noble/Second Officer/First Lord: ToddSecond Judge/Second Noble: Chuck WilliamsonNarrator: KristingjAudio edited by Elizabeth Klett]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74211084</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:09:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74211084/master_builder_henrik_ibsen.mp3" length="68892279" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Thomas Middleton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When the bad bleeds, then is the tragedy good." The Revenger's Tragedy is a bloody Jacobean drama centering on Vindici, whose beloved has been murdered by the Duke. Aided by his brother Hippolito, Vindici plans to take revenge not only on the Duke,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When the bad bleeds, then is the tragedy good." The Revenger's Tragedy is a bloody Jacobean drama centering on Vindici, whose beloved has been murdered by the Duke. Aided by his brother Hippolito, Vindici plans to take revenge not only on the Duke, but on his lecherous Duchess (who is having an affair with her stepson, Spurio) and his sons Lussurioso (Lust), Ambitioso (Ambition), and Supervacuo (Excess). The play was published anonymously in 1606 and for several centuries was attributed to Cyril Tourneur; more recent scholarship has pointed to Thomas Middleton as the likely author. The play was part of the vogue for revenge tragedy in late 16th and early 17th century England, and has often been compared to Hamlet. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)CastVindici/Second Servant/Nencio/First Officer: Elizabeth KlettHippolito: mbGratiana: Libby GohnCastiza: Amanda FridayDuke: Bob NeustarFirst Judge/First Gentleman: Sean DaeleyDuchess: Arielle LipshawLussurioso: David NicolAmbitioso: balaSpurio/Antonio: Alan MapstoneJunior/Sordido/Piero/Dondolo/Fourth Man: Larry WilsonSupervacuo: Charlotte DuckettFirst Servant/Keeper: rookieblueFirst Noble/Second Officer/First Lord: ToddSecond Judge/Second Noble: Chuck WilliamsonNarrator: KristingjAudio edited by Elizabeth Klett]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8603</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2aeef96877e1ca910fc36e3d9eeef0da.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Bourgeois Gentleman-Molière</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/bourgeois-gentleman-moliere--74165296</link><description><![CDATA[When the bad bleeds, then is the tragedy good." The Revenger's Tragedy is a bloody Jacobean drama centering on Vindici, whose beloved has been murdered by the Duke. Aided by his brother Hippolito, Vindici plans to take revenge not only on the Duke, but on his lecherous Duchess (who is having an affair with her stepson, Spurio) and his sons Lussurioso (Lust), Ambitioso (Ambition), and Supervacuo (Excess). The play was published anonymously in 1606 and for several centuries was attributed to Cyril Tourneur; more recent scholarship has pointed to Thomas Middleton as the likely author. The play was part of the vogue for revenge tragedy in late 16th and early 17th century England, and has often been compared to Hamlet. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)CastVindici/Second Servant/Nencio/First Officer: Elizabeth KlettHippolito: mbGratiana: Libby GohnCastiza: Amanda FridayDuke: Bob NeustarFirst Judge/First Gentleman: Sean DaeleyDuchess: Arielle LipshawLussurioso: David NicolAmbitioso: balaSpurio/Antonio: Alan MapstoneJunior/Sordido/Piero/Dondolo/Fourth Man: Larry WilsonSupervacuo: Charlotte DuckettFirst Servant/Keeper: rookieblueFirst Noble/Second Officer/First Lord: ToddSecond Judge/Second Noble: Chuck WilliamsonNarrator: KristingjAudio edited by Elizabeth Klett]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74165296</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:09:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74165296/bourgeois_gentleman_molie_re.mp3" length="60251871" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Thomas Middleton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When the bad bleeds, then is the tragedy good." The Revenger's Tragedy is a bloody Jacobean drama centering on Vindici, whose beloved has been murdered by the Duke. Aided by his brother Hippolito, Vindici plans to take revenge not only on the Duke,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When the bad bleeds, then is the tragedy good." The Revenger's Tragedy is a bloody Jacobean drama centering on Vindici, whose beloved has been murdered by the Duke. Aided by his brother Hippolito, Vindici plans to take revenge not only on the Duke, but on his lecherous Duchess (who is having an affair with her stepson, Spurio) and his sons Lussurioso (Lust), Ambitioso (Ambition), and Supervacuo (Excess). The play was published anonymously in 1606 and for several centuries was attributed to Cyril Tourneur; more recent scholarship has pointed to Thomas Middleton as the likely author. The play was part of the vogue for revenge tragedy in late 16th and early 17th century England, and has often been compared to Hamlet. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)CastVindici/Second Servant/Nencio/First Officer: Elizabeth KlettHippolito: mbGratiana: Libby GohnCastiza: Amanda FridayDuke: Bob NeustarFirst Judge/First Gentleman: Sean DaeleyDuchess: Arielle LipshawLussurioso: David NicolAmbitioso: balaSpurio/Antonio: Alan MapstoneJunior/Sordido/Piero/Dondolo/Fourth Man: Larry WilsonSupervacuo: Charlotte DuckettFirst Servant/Keeper: rookieblueFirst Noble/Second Officer/First Lord: ToddSecond Judge/Second Noble: Chuck WilliamsonNarrator: KristingjAudio edited by Elizabeth Klett]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7524</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2aeef96877e1ca910fc36e3d9eeef0da.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Birth of Merlin The Childe Hath Found His Father-William Rowley, William Shakespeare</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/birth-of-merlin-the-childe-hath-found-his-father-william-rowley-william-shakespeare--74120149</link><description><![CDATA[When the bad bleeds, then is the tragedy good." The Revenger's Tragedy is a bloody Jacobean drama centering on Vindici, whose beloved has been murdered by the Duke. Aided by his brother Hippolito, Vindici plans to take revenge not only on the Duke, but on his lecherous Duchess (who is having an affair with her stepson, Spurio) and his sons Lussurioso (Lust), Ambitioso (Ambition), and Supervacuo (Excess). The play was published anonymously in 1606 and for several centuries was attributed to Cyril Tourneur; more recent scholarship has pointed to Thomas Middleton as the likely author. The play was part of the vogue for revenge tragedy in late 16th and early 17th century England, and has often been compared to Hamlet. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)CastVindici/Second Servant/Nencio/First Officer: Elizabeth KlettHippolito: mbGratiana: Libby GohnCastiza: Amanda FridayDuke: Bob NeustarFirst Judge/First Gentleman: Sean DaeleyDuchess: Arielle LipshawLussurioso: David NicolAmbitioso: balaSpurio/Antonio: Alan MapstoneJunior/Sordido/Piero/Dondolo/Fourth Man: Larry WilsonSupervacuo: Charlotte DuckettFirst Servant/Keeper: rookieblueFirst Noble/Second Officer/First Lord: ToddSecond Judge/Second Noble: Chuck WilliamsonNarrator: KristingjAudio edited by Elizabeth Klett]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74120149</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:18:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74120149/birth_of_merlin_the_childe_hath_found_his_father_william_rowley_william_shakespeare.mp3" length="76426515" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Thomas Middleton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When the bad bleeds, then is the tragedy good." The Revenger's Tragedy is a bloody Jacobean drama centering on Vindici, whose beloved has been murdered by the Duke. Aided by his brother Hippolito, Vindici plans to take revenge not only on the Duke,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When the bad bleeds, then is the tragedy good." The Revenger's Tragedy is a bloody Jacobean drama centering on Vindici, whose beloved has been murdered by the Duke. Aided by his brother Hippolito, Vindici plans to take revenge not only on the Duke, but on his lecherous Duchess (who is having an affair with her stepson, Spurio) and his sons Lussurioso (Lust), Ambitioso (Ambition), and Supervacuo (Excess). The play was published anonymously in 1606 and for several centuries was attributed to Cyril Tourneur; more recent scholarship has pointed to Thomas Middleton as the likely author. The play was part of the vogue for revenge tragedy in late 16th and early 17th century England, and has often been compared to Hamlet. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)CastVindici/Second Servant/Nencio/First Officer: Elizabeth KlettHippolito: mbGratiana: Libby GohnCastiza: Amanda FridayDuke: Bob NeustarFirst Judge/First Gentleman: Sean DaeleyDuchess: Arielle LipshawLussurioso: David NicolAmbitioso: balaSpurio/Antonio: Alan MapstoneJunior/Sordido/Piero/Dondolo/Fourth Man: Larry WilsonSupervacuo: Charlotte DuckettFirst Servant/Keeper: rookieblueFirst Noble/Second Officer/First Lord: ToddSecond Judge/Second Noble: Chuck WilliamsonNarrator: KristingjAudio edited by Elizabeth Klett]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9544</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2aeef96877e1ca910fc36e3d9eeef0da.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Richard III-William Shakespeare</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/richard-iii-william-shakespeare--73426577</link><description><![CDATA["Richard III" by William Shakespeare presents a gripping exploration of ambition, power, and betrayal as it follows the rise and fall of the infamous monarch. This timeless tragedy delves into the dark recesses of the human psyche, showcasing how the relentless pursuit of power can lead to moral decay and destruction. Themes of manipulation and the consequences of unchecked ambition resonate strongly today, reminding us of the fragility of integrity in the face of overwhelming desire. Shakespeare's masterful language and complex characters ensure that "Richard III" remains a compelling study of the human condition, making it a must-listen for anyone intrigued by the darker aspects of leadership and legacy.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73426577</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:01:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73426577/richard_iii_william_shakespeare.mp3" length="100628806" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Thomas Middleton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Richard III" by William Shakespeare presents a gripping exploration of ambition, power, and betrayal as it follows the rise and fall of the infamous monarch. This timeless tragedy delves into the dark recesses of the human psyche, showcasing how the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["Richard III" by William Shakespeare presents a gripping exploration of ambition, power, and betrayal as it follows the rise and fall of the infamous monarch. This timeless tragedy delves into the dark recesses of the human psyche, showcasing how the relentless pursuit of power can lead to moral decay and destruction. Themes of manipulation and the consequences of unchecked ambition resonate strongly today, reminding us of the fragility of integrity in the face of overwhelming desire. Shakespeare's masterful language and complex characters ensure that "Richard III" remains a compelling study of the human condition, making it a must-listen for anyone intrigued by the darker aspects of leadership and legacy.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>12566</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2aeef96877e1ca910fc36e3d9eeef0da.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Revenger's Tragedy - Thomas Middleton</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/revenger-s-tragedy-thomas-middleton--72922953</link><description><![CDATA["When the bad bleeds, then is the tragedy good." The Revenger's Tragedy is a bloody Jacobean drama centering on Vindici, whose beloved has been murdered by the Duke. Aided by his brother Hippolito, Vindici plans to take revenge not only on the Duke, but on his lecherous Duchess (who is having an affair with her stepson, Spurio) and his sons Lussurioso (Lust), Ambitioso (Ambition), and Supervacuo (Excess). The play was published anonymously in 1606 and for several centuries was attributed to Cyril Tourneur; more recent scholarship has pointed to Thomas Middleton as the likely author. The play was part of the vogue for revenge tragedy in late 16th and early 17th century England, and has often been compared to Hamlet. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)CastVindici/Second Servant/Nencio/First Officer: Elizabeth KlettHippolito: mbGratiana: Libby GohnCastiza: Amanda FridayDuke: Bob NeustarFirst Judge/First Gentleman: Sean DaeleyDuchess: Arielle LipshawLussurioso: David NicolAmbitioso: balaSpurio/Antonio: Alan MapstoneJunior/Sordido/Piero/Dondolo/Fourth Man: Larry WilsonSupervacuo: Charlotte DuckettFirst Servant/Keeper: rookieblueFirst Noble/Second Officer/First Lord: ToddSecond Judge/Second Noble: Chuck WilliamsonNarrator: KristingjAudio edited by Elizabeth Klett]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72922953</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:18:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72922953/revenger_s_tragedy_thomas_middleton.mp3" length="73303187" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9138c4ea-a2bb-4c5d-9e9d-61f0c62c2618/9138c4ea-a2bb-4c5d-9e9d-61f0c62c2618.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9138c4ea-a2bb-4c5d-9e9d-61f0c62c2618/9138c4ea-a2bb-4c5d-9e9d-61f0c62c2618.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9138c4ea-a2bb-4c5d-9e9d-61f0c62c2618/9138c4ea-a2bb-4c5d-9e9d-61f0c62c2618.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Thomas Middleton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"When the bad bleeds, then is the tragedy good." The Revenger's Tragedy is a bloody Jacobean drama centering on Vindici, whose beloved has been murdered by the Duke. Aided by his brother Hippolito, Vindici plans to take revenge not only on the Duke,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["When the bad bleeds, then is the tragedy good." The Revenger's Tragedy is a bloody Jacobean drama centering on Vindici, whose beloved has been murdered by the Duke. Aided by his brother Hippolito, Vindici plans to take revenge not only on the Duke, but on his lecherous Duchess (who is having an affair with her stepson, Spurio) and his sons Lussurioso (Lust), Ambitioso (Ambition), and Supervacuo (Excess). The play was published anonymously in 1606 and for several centuries was attributed to Cyril Tourneur; more recent scholarship has pointed to Thomas Middleton as the likely author. The play was part of the vogue for revenge tragedy in late 16th and early 17th century England, and has often been compared to Hamlet. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)CastVindici/Second Servant/Nencio/First Officer: Elizabeth KlettHippolito: mbGratiana: Libby GohnCastiza: Amanda FridayDuke: Bob NeustarFirst Judge/First Gentleman: Sean DaeleyDuchess: Arielle LipshawLussurioso: David NicolAmbitioso: balaSpurio/Antonio: Alan MapstoneJunior/Sordido/Piero/Dondolo/Fourth Man: Larry WilsonSupervacuo: Charlotte DuckettFirst Servant/Keeper: rookieblueFirst Noble/Second Officer/First Lord: ToddSecond Judge/Second Noble: Chuck WilliamsonNarrator: KristingjAudio edited by Elizabeth Klett]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9163</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>duke,elizabeth,judge,middleton,revenge,revenger,tourneur,tragedy,vindici,wilsonsupervacuo</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2aeef96877e1ca910fc36e3d9eeef0da.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
