Best Reagan Peterson Podcasts (2025)

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Sonnet 53 - Shakespeare's Soliloquy: What does it mean to create art and hide its full meaning? 18:20

6d ago18:20

18:20

Send us a text Sonnet 53 is the most famous poem so far in Section 4, and it's often viewed as a meditation on beauty. While this is a valid interpretation, in this episode, I will dramatically expand the scope of this sonnet. Rather than just the simple concept of beauty, Shakespeare ponders the complex question of what does it mean to create art …

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I'm sorry my audio sucks - A short rant 4:30

11d ago4:30

4:30

Send us a text I thought my audio equipment was good enough to make this podcast. Some of the episodes were good, but too many weren't. So, I've invested in a real podcast mic and I hope this is problem is fixed. www.sonnetspodcast.com [email protected] Reagan Peterson

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Sonnet 52 - Key, Treasure, Survey, Pleasure: Shakespeare's Instructions to Readers 26:14

14d ago26:14

26:14

Send us a text The first four rhyme words of this poem are a major Easter egg. www.sonnetspodcast.com [email protected] Reagan Peterson

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Sonnet 51 - A horse, a horse, an allegory is my horse 23:37

1M ago23:37

23:37

Send us a text Sonnet 51 is the second half of a pair. These two poems create one of the most unique meta moments in all of Shakespeare. In these two sonnets, Section 4's turn, the Bard is metaphorically, literally, and allegorically telling the reader that he's abandoning the 4442 format. More importantly, he's telling us why (even if this is just…

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Sonnet 50 - The Meta-Sonnets Jump the Shark 21:19

6M ago21:19

21:19

Send us a text Sonnet 50 is either boring or meta-brillance, depending your outlook. My theory is that Shakespeare personifies the meta-sonnets as a horse and then explains why he's Section 4 does not follow the 4442 format. It's because the meta-sonnet structure is too hard and it's slowing him down. www.sonnetspodcast.com [email protected]…

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Sonnet 49 - If Ever that Time comes... 28:56

7M ago28:56

28:56

Send us a text What does this mean: "Against that time, (if ever that time come.)" Is it a coded way of saying, "in reference to the time when the meta-sonnets are uncovered, if that every happens?" Well, in this episode, I explore this poem from that angle. I love Sonnet 49. Seemingly, Shakespeare is pondering if his big secret will ever be discov…

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Sonnet 48 - Am I A Thief? 30:39

7M ago30:39

30:39

Send us a text In this poem, the narrator is pretty angry a someone who he thinks stole something from him. Well, is that other poets who copied his poetic style or the person who uncovered his secret? www.sonnetspodcast.com [email protected] Reagan Peterson

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The Meta-Sonnets Podcast Reboot 5:33

7M ago5:33

5:33

Send us a text I've decided to change the name of the podcast. 1. The Meta-Sonnets Podcast is a much better name 2. I wanted to get "secret" out of the title www.sonnetspodcast.com [email protected] Reagan Peterson

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Sonnet 47 - A Picture with 154 Pieces 25:22

8M ago25:22

25:22

Send us a text Sonnet 47 might derivative, but it's actually a really fun poem when taken into context. Within the framework of the Meta-Sonnet structure, this poem tells us: 1. 4442 isn't happening in Section 4. Something is out of place. 2. The word "picture" is used three times, suggesting that readers should look at "The Sonnets" as a singular …

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Sonnet 46 - Eye (Words) vs Heart (Format) 25:04

8M ago25:04

25:04

Send us a text Even if you don't think the Secret Five Act Structure is real, this poem is an engaging metaphor about what makes poetry great. Is it the words themselves or the format/structure employed by the poet? www.sonnetspodcast.com [email protected] Reagan Peterson

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The Meta-Sonnets Podcast Rebrand 1:24

8M ago1:24

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Send us a text During Season 2, I will rebrand the podcast with a new name. Until then, enjoy the earlier episodes as you see fit. www.sonnetspodcast.com [email protected] Reagan Peterson

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Sonnet 45 - Once Skippable, Now Interesting 17:19

8M ago17:19

17:19

Send us a text The main idea of this poem is that the poet feels sad because Section 4 is breaking off from the 4442 format. It used to be a highly skippable sonnet, but now it's worth examining because we can see it in context. www.sonnetspodcast.com [email protected] Reagan Peterson

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Sonnet 44 - Who is the Intended Audience of this Poem? 14:55

8M ago14:55

14:55

Send us a text To whom is this soliloquy directed? The poems? The Secret Structure? The Audience who knows about the Secret? Maybe all three. In this episode, we'll ponder: who is Shakespeare talking to and what does that mean? www.sonnetspodcast.com [email protected] Reagan Peterson

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Sonnet 43 - 30 year old Shakespeare's Winking Proclamation 42:14

9M ago42:14

42:14

Send us a text Sonnet 43 is Shakespeare's most under-appreciated poem. It reveals: 1. That the Secret Structure exists. 2. That it was meant to be a secret. 3. That readers will enjoy The Sonnets a whole lot more if they understand the Secret Five Act Structure. 4. If this was an early sonnet (which multiple scholars have suggested), then this indi…

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Sonnets 1-42 Overview (Act 1) 31:44

9M ago31:44

31:44

Send us a text In this episode, I will explain how the first 42 sonnets function as a three part one act play. www.sonnetspodcast.com [email protected] Reagan Peterson

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The Best 14 Sonnets No One's Ever Understood 23:37

9M ago23:37

23:37

Send us a text Historically, Sonnets 43-56 have mostly been misunderstood and skipped. However, there are genius if looked at as a single unit. In this episode, I reveal what you can find if you know what to look for. www.sonnetspodcast.com [email protected] Reagan Peterson

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Season 2 Trailer - What is Act 2? 7:43

9M ago7:43

7:43

Send us a text This season I will cover my favorite part of The Sonnets: Act 2 or Sonnets 43-70. In this short episode I will tell you why - because Shakespeare's idea are both genius and highly entertaining! www.sonnetspodcast.com [email protected] Reagan Peterson

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6 - Professional Wrestling 18:11

2y ago18:11

18:11

Send us a text What was Renaissance theater really like? And what might this tell us about Shakespeare? www.sonnetspodcast.com [email protected] Reagan Peterson

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5 - Tinfoil Cap Conspiracy Theories 23:39

2y ago23:39

23:39

Send us a text Why would Shakespeare have wanted to keep his Structure a secret? In this episode, we'll explore four possible theories. www.sonnetspodcast.com [email protected] Reagan Peterson

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4 - Pink Floyd, Dorothy, and the Gilded Age 31:26

2+ y ago31:26

31:26

Send us a text The middle third of this episode is a long quote. If you want to skip it, I get back on track at 21:15. Is the Secret Structure random or intentional? I use the Wizard of Oz as an example. www.sonnetspodcast.com [email protected] Reagan Peterson

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3 - The Sonnets Revealed 1:51:11

2+ y ago1:51:11

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Send us a text Here's an overview of what you'll find in "The Sonnets" once you understand the Secret Five Act Structure. www.sonnetspodcast.com [email protected] Reagan Peterson

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0 - Elevator Pitch 1:51

2+ y ago1:51

1:51

Send us a text If you give me two minutes of your time, I'll tell you new way or reading Shakespeare's Sonnets that will double or triple your enjoyment of the poetry. www.sonnetspodcast.com [email protected] Reagan Peterson

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1 - Introduction 27:26

2+ y ago27:26

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Send us a text If you want to rediscover the genius of The Sonnets, here's everything you need to know. www.sonnetspodcast.com [email protected] Reagan Peterson

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2 - What is a Sonnet? (Advanced) 19:42

2+ y ago19:42

19:42

Send us a text You might think you know what a sonnet is, and that's great. So, let's get advanced and test your knowledge. www.sonnetspodcast.com [email protected] Reagan Peterson

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The Meta-Sonnets Podcast = A New Way to Read Shakespeare's Poetry

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Sonnet 53 - Shakespeare's Soliloquy: What does it mean to create art and hide its full meaning? 18:20

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I'm sorry my audio sucks - A short rant 4:30

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Sonnet 52 - Key, Treasure, Survey, Pleasure: Shakespeare's Instructions to Readers 26:14

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Sonnet 51 - A horse, a horse, an allegory is my horse 23:37

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Sonnet 50 - The Meta-Sonnets Jump the Shark 21:19

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Sonnet 49 - If Ever that Time comes... 28:56

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Sonnet 48 - Am I A Thief? 30:39

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The Meta-Sonnets Podcast Reboot 5:33

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Sonnet 47 - A Picture with 154 Pieces 25:22

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Sonnet 46 - Eye (Words) vs Heart (Format) 25:04

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The Meta-Sonnets Podcast Rebrand 1:24

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Sonnet 45 - Once Skippable, Now Interesting 17:19

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Sonnet 44 - Who is the Intended Audience of this Poem? 14:55

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Sonnet 43 - 30 year old Shakespeare's Winking Proclamation 42:14

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Sonnets 1-42 Overview (Act 1) 31:44

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The Best 14 Sonnets No One's Ever Understood 23:37

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Season 2 Trailer - What is Act 2? 7:43

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6 - Professional Wrestling 18:11

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5 - Tinfoil Cap Conspiracy Theories 23:39

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4 - Pink Floyd, Dorothy, and the Gilded Age 31:26

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3 - The Sonnets Revealed 1:51:11

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0 - Elevator Pitch 1:51

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1 - Introduction 27:26

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2 - What is a Sonnet? (Advanced) 19:42

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