Chop Bard, hosted by Ehren Ziegler under the In Your Ear Shakespeare name, picks apart Shakespeare's plays scene by scene for entertainment and understanding. The show has 278 episodes, released roughly monthly, typically 50 to 90 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 5,000 (estimated), with a rate of $40 to $125 per episode.
A long-running, literate audience that listens closely to Shakespeare analysis
- 278 episodes since 2008, with a steady monthly release schedule.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 288 ratings, with most ratings at five stars.
- Episodes run 50 to 90 minutes, giving a host-read spot room for context.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, scene-by-scene analysis, narrative
- Tone
- irreverent, scholarly
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 50 to 90 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed. The website lists a Shoppe section, which is merchandise rather than a sponsorship.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
No explicit flag is set. Episode titles such as 'Honorable Men' and 'Cruel Men of Rome' reflect Shakespeare's tragedies, which contain violence, but the show treats them as literary analysis.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.chopbard.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id283593221 |
| RSS feed | chopbard.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 54 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 271 Opportunity | 2026-09-15 | 32 min |
| 270 Cassio | 2026-08-14 | 1 h 16 min |
| 269 Cyprus | 2026-07-17 | 1 h 32 min |
| 268 Desdemona | 2026-06-19 | 1 h 41 min |
| 267 The Moor | 2026-05-15 | 51 min |
| 266 Vice | 2026-04-10 | 1 h 0 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 34 days ago, a new one about every 30 days.
The show dedicated to revealing the plays of William Shakespeare as tasty entertainment for today's hungry audience. Be you actor or observer, this show offers a fresh look at some very old goods.
About Chop Bard
Chop Bard is a Shakespeare podcast produced under the In Your Ear Shakespeare name and hosted by Ehren Ziegler, according to the show's website and Apple Podcasts listing. Each episode works through one play scene by scene, line by line, offering analysis and entertainment for both actors and general listeners. The show has released 278 episodes since 2008 on a roughly monthly cadence, with episodes typically running 50 to 90 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows a 4.8 average rating from 288 ratings. Listener size is not published. Based on ratings and show age, the estimated audience is 2,000 to 5,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward adult listeners in English-speaking countries. No sponsors appear in the feed or on the website.
Based on these estimates, a host-read sponsorship would cost about $40 to $125 per episode. The show suits education publishers, theatre productions, and arts-focused brands looking for a literate audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Chop Bard can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Chop Bard
How much does Chop Bard charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 5,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $125 per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsor's terms and the number of spots booked.
What is Chop Bard about?
Chop Bard is a Shakespeare podcast that analyzes the plays scene by scene. It aims to make the plays engaging for actors and general listeners, with episodes running roughly 50 to 90 minutes.
How do I contact Chop Bard about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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