William Shakespeare
Type: Person
As of November 2026, William Shakespeare has been mentioned in 5 episodes across 4 podcasts, first heard Jan 2023 on Knowing Better. Invoked to collapse the mental distance between ‘Pilgrim world’ and early modern England, emphasizing the interconnected timeline rather than separate mythic eras.
William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon" or simply "the Bard". His extant works, including collaborations, consist of some 39 plays, 154 sonnets, 3 long narrative poems and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed
| Mentioned in | 5 episodes on 4 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jan 2023 on Knowing Better |
| Role | Playwright/poet (referenced) |
| Affiliation | Early modern English literature (historical figure) |
| Field | Literature, Drama |
| Active | 1564–1616 |
How do different shows talk about William Shakespeare?
4 shows discussed William Shakespeare in these episodes.
- SmartLess — 2 episodes
- Knowing Better — 1 episode
In 1616, William Shakespeare died...
The Story We Tell Ourselves | Pilgrims and Thanksgiving - What Your Therapist Thinks — 1 episode
- Sword and Scale — 1 episode
Who talks about William Shakespeare on podcasts?
William Shakespeare came up; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on What Your Therapist Thinks.
- The Story We Tell Ourselves | Pilgrims and Thanksgiving on Knowing Better (Jan 2023)
- Why We Started a Mental Health Podcast? Felicia & Kristie's Origin Story on What Your Therapist Thinks (Jan 2026)
- Episode 289 on Sword and Scale (Dec 2025)
- Taron Egerton | SmartLess on SmartLess (Jun 2025)
- John Lithgow | SmartLess on SmartLess (Mar 2025)
Which podcasts mention William Shakespeare most?
SmartLess (2 episodes), Sword and Scale (1 episode) and What Your Therapist Thinks (1 episode) mention William Shakespeare most.
- SmartLess — 2 episodes · More people from SmartLess
- Sword and Scale — 1 episode · More people from Sword and Scale
- What Your Therapist Thinks — 1 episode · More people from What Your Therapist Thinks
- Knowing Better — 1 episode · More people from Knowing Better
What is William Shakespeare mentioned alongside?
William Shakespeare is most often mentioned alongside offense supportive attitudes, fire engine and full thickness.
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