Henry IV, Part 2: The Crimes at Midnight

Published: Dec. 21, 2020, 3:41 p.m.

England, Prince Hal, and John Falstaff are still a hot mess in the third part of Shakespeare\u2019s Henriad, but maturity and the burdens of the crown are on the horizon as another rebellion materializes, King Henry falls ill, and Sir Jack feels his age while hanging around a house of ill repute. In this episode, Will and James discuss toxic friendships, the responsibilities of leadership, and why Falstaff is the equivalent of Matthew McConaughey\u2019s character in \u201cDazed and Confused.\u201d All right, all right, all right! // CREDITS // Intro Music: Jon Sayles, "The Witches' Dance" (composed by anonymous); Outro Music: Jon Sayles, \u201cSaltarello\u201d (composed by anonymous); Illustrative Excerpts: \u201cChimes at Midnight,\u201d dir. Orson Welles (1965); \u201cDazed and Confused,\u201d dir. Richard Linklater (1993)