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PODCAST

Avant-Bard

Avant-Bard is a biweekly discussion review podcast where Megan and Marquez, two fans of the works of William Shakespeare, dissect and recap media inspired by the Bard of Avon himself.

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01:07:11

Scrooged!

Avant-Bard ·

2021/12/22

Episode Notes In our second annual episode of What the Dickens!, a sub-podcast of Avant-Bard, we're discussing Scrooged as a cynical adaptation of Charles Dickens's classic A Christmas Carol. CAST: Megan Scharlau and Matthew James Marquez Support the show on Patreon Theme music by Riley Allen- https://rileyallen59.wixsite.com/music SFX: "Small Young Group Ovation", "Harp Spell Classic", 'Female saying ooohhh 2", "Jingle Sleigh Bells Ringing", "Boccerini Minuet", "35mm Film Projector Start", "Comic

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00:47:12

The Spruces and the Pines/ A Starcrossed Christmas

Avant-Bard ·

2021/12/08

Episode Notes It's the holiday season! What Shakespeare play could fit Christmas spirits better than... Romeo and Juliet? But feuding Christmas Tree farms? Okay then! CAST: Megan Scharlau and Matthew James Marquez Support the show on Patreon Theme music by Riley Allen- https://rileyallen59.wixsite.com/music SFX: "Gasp 3", "Aww cute reaction", "Cheering 4", "35mm Film Projector Start", "Jingle Sleigh Bells Ringing", "Cricket Chirp Single", "Man Surprise Sound Fun Emotion Shout", "Crowd Boos 2",

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01:42:55

Titus

Avant-Bard ·

2021/11/24

Episode Notes This Thanksgiving week, we thought we'd bring Shakespeare's most thematic play for the season: Titus Andronicus. So few adaptations exist of this gory work; is Julie Taymor's TITUS enough to satisfy? Or will we be full up? CW: discussions of sexual assault, violence, and racism CAST: Megan Scharlau and Matthew James Marquez Support the show on Patreon Theme music by Riley Allen- https://rileyallen59.wixsite.com/music SFX: "Cricket Chirp", "Cat Call Whistle 2", "Boccherini Minuet", "55

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00:57:27

Forbidden Planet!

Avant-Bard ·

2021/11/03

Episode Notes Soaring through space and time, Megan and Marquez have found themselves in the future of the past! Can the magic of Morbius hold up to Prospero's books? CAST: Megan Scharlau and Matthew James Marquez Support the show on Patreon Theme music by Riley Allen- https://rileyallen59.wixsite.com/music SFX: "Spaceship Sonar Scanning Search", "Cat Call Whistle 2", "Crowd Boos 2", "Boccherini Minuet", "Shhh", "Concert Scream Applause Short", "55 mm film Projector Start", "Digital Phone Ring",

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00:56:55

Midsummer Nightmare

Avant-Bard ·

2021/10/20

Episode Notes Once upon a time, a Shakespearean horror anthology was offered to the Lifetime Network The only thing more frightening than their pilot of Midsummer Night's Dream? Trying to connect its plot to the original. CAST: Megan Scharlau and Matthew James Marquez Support the show on Patreon Theme music by Riley Allen- https://rileyallen59.wixsite.com/music SFX: "Winner Bell Game Show" on freesound.org "Boccherini Minuet", "Shhh", "Crowd Boos 2", "Cricket Chirp" on audioblocks.com Breaktime by

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01:29:24

Shakespeare in Love

Avant-Bard ·

2021/10/06

Episode Notes Tech tried to keep us away from this treasure of a film, but we're back with our thoughts on Shakespeare in Love. Are we charmed? Are we in LOVE? Are we a lady, Mr. Kent?! CAST: Megan Scharlau and Matthew James Marquez Support the show on Patreon Theme music by Riley Allen- https://rileyallen59.wixsite.com/music SFX: "Crowd Double Clap", "Whistle Blow Referee", "Cat Call Whistle 2", "Boccherini Minuet", "35 mm Film Projector Start", "Strong Massive Men Laughter", "Concert Scream

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00:49:16

Arthur- Never,Never,Never and MacFrensky

Avant-Bard ·

2021/09/22

Episode Notes PBS couldn't help but bring Arthur into the world of Shakespeare! In this episode we discuss two different sections "Never, Never, Never" and "MacFrensky". How well can a children's show tackle these difficult shows? Let's find out. CAST: Megan Scharlau and Matthew James Marquez Support the show on Patreon Theme music by Riley Allen- https://rileyallen59.wixsite.com/music SFX: "DUN DUN DUN" on freesound.org, "Gasp 3". "Thunderstorm rain heavy downpour", "Aww cute reaction", "Good idea

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01:53:09

Ophelia

Avant-Bard ·

2021/08/11

Episode Notes Hamlet adaptations sure like to show us the story through another character's eyes. Today we're stepping into the shoes of Ophelia. With a few major changes to the plot of Hamlet, will we like this interpretation? CAST: Megan Scharlau and Matthew James Marquez Support the show on Patreon Theme music by Riley Allen- https://rileyallen59.wixsite.com/music SFX: "Record stop", "Magic Turning Spells Casting", "Boccherini Minuet Classical", "Camera Shutter Shots", "35mm Film Projector

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01:08:42

My Own Private Idaho

Avant-Bard ·

2021/07/28

Episode Notes Today, we return to New Queer Cinema with our discussion of Gus Van Sant's My Own Private Idaho which takes inspiration from William Shakespeare's Henry IV Pt 1, Henry IV Pt 2, and Henry V. CAST: Megan Scharlau and Matthew James Marquez Theme music by Riley Allen- https://rileyallen59.wixsite.com/music SFX: "Cartoon Fash Movement Swooshes", "Aww cute reaction", "Boccherini Minuet Classical", "35mm Film Projector Start", "Comic Male Laughter", "Crowd Boos 2", "Harp Spell Classic",

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01:13:13

Big Business

Avant-Bard ·

2021/07/14

Episode Notes This week we're seeing double! Two sets of double! We're talking Big Business as Come of Errors! Can icons Bette Midler and Lily Tomlin ever go wrong? CAST: Megan Scharlau and Matthew James Marquez Theme music by Riley Allen- https://rileyallen59.wixsite.com/music SFX: "Strong Massive Men Laughter", "Boccherini Minuet Classical", "35mm Film Projector Start", "80s Synth Arpeggio", "Aww cute reaction", "Gasp 3", "Small young Group Ovation" on Audioblocks.com "Cha ching", "Dun dun dun"

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01:25:39

Zulfiqar

Avant-Bard ·

2021/06/30

This week we return to India for another adaptation! This time, director Srijit Mukherji takes on both Julius Caesar and Antony and Cleopatra with his film Zulfiqar. Can these two plays fit into a 2 hour and 18 minute film? Only one way to find out! CW: The episode mentions narrative instances of gun violence, suicide, and rape CAST: Megan Scharlau and Matthew James Marquez Theme music by Riley Allen- https://rileyallen59.wixsite.com/music SFX: "Gun Cock", "Super Short Drum Roll with Cymball Crash

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01:07:43

Scotland, PA

Avant-Bard ·

2021/06/09

Episode Notes Macbeth. The dreaded Scottish Play. In.... fast food restaurants? With Christopher Walken? You have to see it to believe how amazing this Macbeth adaptation truly is. CAST: Megan Scharlau and Matthew James Marquez Theme music by Riley Allen- https://rileyallen59.wixsite.com/music SFX: "Crowd boos 2", "Concert Scream Applause Short", "Boccherini Minuet Classical", "Cartoonish Fart 2", "35mm Film Projector Start", "Game Race Start Countdown Timer 2", "Frying Sizzle", "Strings Accent

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01:34:09

Make Your Move

Avant-Bard ·

2021/05/26

Episode Notes This week we step up into the world of K-pop and rival underground dance clubs with Make Your Move starring Kwon BoA and Derek Hough. Will this film dance its way into our hearts as a top Romeo & Juliet adaptation, or will we send it back to the streets? CAST: Megan Scharlau and Matthew James Marquez Theme music by Riley Allen- https://rileyallen59.wixsite.com/music SFX: "Concert Scream Applause Short", "Gasp 3", "Man Surprise Sound", "35mm Film Projector Start", "Crowd Boos 2",

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00:54:38

Star Trek TOS: Elaan of Troyius

Avant-Bard ·

2021/05/12

Episode Notes It's time to boldly go where no Avant-Bard episode has gone before: the world of Star Trek! Specifically, we're discussing Star Trek The Original Series Season 3 Episode 13: Elaan of Troyius. Lists claim this episode is inspired by The Taming of the Shrew, but will we agree? Listen now to find out! CAST: Megan Scharlau and Matthew James Marquez Theme music by Riley Allen- https://rileyallen59.wixsite.com/music SFX: "Halos" by 13NHarri, "Warp Speed!" by LukeSharples, "Eagle" on

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01:05:46

Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead

Avant-Bard ·

2021/04/28

Episode Notes Today we view the movie version of a well known stage adaptation of William Shakespeare's Hamlet: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead! Will the film hold up as an adaptation of the original work, or even the stage version of itself? Only one way to find out! Questions! No, wait. Listening to the episode. Reference

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01:13:25

Edward II

Avant-Bard ·

2021/04/14

Episode Notes Giving William Shakespeare a break, we're stepping into our Alias of the Kitty Kat Club where we discuss the works of Christopher Marlowe! Today we're discussing Derek Jarman's adaptation of Edward II. CAST: Megan Scharlau and Matthew James Marquez Theme music by Riley Allen- https://rileyallen59.wixsite.com/music' SFX: "OHH", "Drips Slow" from Freesound.org "Boccherini Minuet Classical", "Man Surprise Sound", "Funny Long Cartoon Kisses", "Crowd Boos" from audioblocks.com Support

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O (Othello)

Avant-Bard ·

2021/03/24

Episode Notes Continuing our delve into high-school set adaptations, we take this week to discuss O. Can a tragedy fit the high-school setting, or will we find ourselves missing the comedies? Content warning: This film, and therefore this episode, contains discussions of sexual assault, gun violence, and harmful language. CAST: Megan Scharlau and Matthew James Marquez Theme music by Riley Allen- https://rileyallen59.wixsite.com/music SFX: "Party Noise Maker Blow Unfold", " Comic Male Laughter",

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01:10:06

Angoor

Avant-Bard ·

2021/03/10

We're diving in to our first taste of Bollywood with this week's episode on Angoor! Join us for laughs, confusion, and laughs caused by confusion as we analyze this adaptation of William Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors. CAST: Megan Scharlau and Matthew James Marquez Theme music by Riley Allen- https://rileyallen59.wixsite.com/music SFX: "Horse Whinnying", "Male Wow Shouts", "Thunderstorm Rain Heavy Down Pour", "Strong Massive Men Laughter", and "Crowd Boos" from audioblocks.com "sniff mmmm"

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01:18:09

The Lion King

Avant-Bard ·

2021/02/24

Episode Notes It's time to discuss Disney Animation's The Lion King! Many claim this film is an adaptation of William Shakespeare's Hamlet, so our hosts are set to decide once and for all if this claim is true! No matter what, they're going to end up with some songs stuck in their heads. CAST: Megan Scharlau and Matthew James Marquez Theme music by Riley Allen- https://rileyallen59.wixsite.com/music SFX: "Strong Massive Men Laughter", "Record Stop", "Boccherini Minuet Classical", "Desk Bell Ring",

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The Twilight Zone

Avant-Bard ·

2021/02/10

Episode Notes It's time to settle down and enter a realm we've never entered before: The Twilight Zone. Two episodes stand out in particular: Act Break from The New Twilight Zone and The Bard from the original series. As two Shakespeare scholars, will we like his portrayal? Only one way to find out! Follow Avant-Bard on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Support the show, access bloopers, and suggest episode topics on Patreon! CAST: Megan Scharlau and Matthew Marquez Theme music by Riley Allen-

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