King Lear
Type: Media
As of November 2026, King Lear has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Team Coco (Nov 2026). Mentioned as one of Olivier's repertory roles to emphasize his classical acting pedigree during the Marathon Man anecdote.
The Tragedy of King Lear, often shortened to King Lear, is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare in late 1605 or early 1606. Set in pre-Roman Britain, the play depicts the consequences of King Lear's love-test, in which he divides his power and land according to the praise of his daughters. The play is known for its dark tone, complex poetry, and prominent motifs concerning blindness, madness and human nature.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2026 on Team Coco |
| Format | Play by William Shakespeare |
Who talks about King Lear on podcasts?
King Lear came up; the most recent mention was Nov 2026 on Team Coco.
What is King Lear mentioned alongside?
King Lear is most often mentioned alongside Marathon Man, Hamlet and Macbeth.
Mentioned together: Marathon Man, Hamlet, Macbeth
Themes
Groups of names that keep coming up together in the conversations that mention King Lear.
- Instagram and YouTube: Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Adam Sandler, General Dwight D. Eisenhower
- New York, New York and Rain Man: New York, New York, Rain Man, Los Angeles, TikTok, Boston, Las Vegas
- Conan O'Brien and Dustin Hoffman: Conan O'Brien, Dustin Hoffman, Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend, Look at Me, Sona Movsesian
- The Graduate and Mike Nichols: The Graduate, Mike Nichols, Midnight Cowboy, Laurence Olivier, Late Night
- Ariel Levy and Andy Richter: Ariel Levy, Andy Richter, Robert Redford, New Kids on the Block, Macy's
- NBC and Tootsie: NBC, Tootsie, Marathon Man, John Schlesinger, Matt Gourley
Most often together
- Instagram and Facebook: affiliated with
- New York, New York and TikTok: together in one episode that mention King Lear
- New York, New York and Boston: together in one episode that mention King Lear
- New York, New York and Las Vegas: together in one episode that mention King Lear
- Twitter and Facebook: together in one episode that mention King Lear
- New York, New York and Los Angeles: together in one episode that mention King Lear