Chop Bard: 265 Othello Othello – Introduction We begin our 20th series with some first impressions, a rundown of our methods, a list of resources, some history, and what to expect from one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedie...

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Chop Bard: 264 Caesar, Now Be Still Julius Caesar – Act V scene 2-5 On the fields of Philippi the final battle rages, and Caesar is revenged.

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In this final episode of 2025, we not only conclude Julius Caesar, we also announce our next series!

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Chop Bard: 263 Forever and Forever Farewell Julius Caesar – Act V scene 1 The apposing armies meet at Philippi, but before the fight there must be words.

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Chop Bard: 262 The Deep of Night Julius Caesar – Act IV scene 3 Tension between Brutus and Cassius erupts, there’s news of Portia, and Caesar makes an appearance.

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Chop Bard: 261 Hollow Men Julius Caesar – Act IV scene 1, 2 Both sides begin to shape and gather their forces in a divided Rome.

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Chop Bard: 260 Honorable Men Julius Caesar – Act III scene 2, 3 Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears.

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I’m excited about this one… quite a speech!

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The Ides of March are come… but not gone…

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Chop Bard: 258 Beast without a Heart Julius Caesar – Act II scene 2, 3, 4 Calphurnia’s dreams add to Caesar’s Delma, as friends and foes hang in the balance.

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Chop Bard: 257 O Conspiracy Julius Caesar – Act II scene 1  Brutus comes to a bloody conclusion, the faction against Caesar is set in motion, and Portia demands answers.

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Chop Bard: 256 Fear and Warning Julius Caesar – Act I scene 3 Cassius finds inspiration in a violent storm, and another ally in the night.

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One of Shakespeare’s storm scenes, equal parts menace and enlightenment.

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Chop Bard: 255 Beware Julius Caesar – Act I scene 2 Caesar is given a warning, Brutus has private thoughts, Cassius airs some grievances, and Casca tells us what happened.

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Some really great lines from Cassius in this scene, and wonderful character quirks from Casca.

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Chop Bard: 254 Cruel Men of Rome Julius Caesar – Act I scene 1  A group of citizens are scolded for celebrating Caesar’s triumph.

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Such a great scene to start the play.

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“You are cock and capon too, and you crow, cock, with your comb on.”
– Cymbeline, II.1

Chop Bard: 253 Lend Me Your Ears Julius Caesar – Introduction Brief history of Julius Caesar, events leading up to the beginning of the play, our ways and means of analyzing, and some ideas about why this play feels so weird.

And so it begins…
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Shakespeare never used the word “republic” in any of his plays. Not even in Julius Caesar, which takes place at the end of the Roman Republic.
Talk about commitment!

Julius Caesar, Act 3 Scene 2 | 2012 | Royal Shakespeare Company YouTube video by Royal Shakespeare Company

I love this speech. This version is a joy to hear.

CAESAR
What say’st thou to me now? Speak once again.

SOOTHSAYER
Beware the Ides of March.

CAESAR
He is a dreamer, let us leave him. Pass.

– Act I, scene 2

Our series on Julius Caesar begins next week!
“I rather tell thee what is to be fear’d
Than what I fear; for always I am Caesar.”
- Act I, scene 2

If you need rage inspiration I can help. Whatever it takes to kick its ass.

A pack of blessings light upon thy back!

Chop Bard’s 19th series, coming soon!

“Needs must I like it well; I weep for joy
To stand upon my kingdom once again.”
– Richard II, III.2