You can’t say “Macbeth” in a theater, but you can certainly say it on a podcast! Dana Schwartz joins us (in her third Blank Check appearance on a witch-centered film) to talk about Joel Coen’s The Tragedy of Macbeth, the first solo-directorial effort from a Coen Brother after their amicable split. We’re debating the success of Frances McDormand and Denzel Washington’s performances, learning about the history of Scottish kings, and discovering Ben Hosley’s family crest in the first Blank Check episode devoted to a work of Shakespeare. Trust us, this isn’t homework. It’s fun!

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Blank Check with Griffin & David

Blank Check Productions

The Tragedy of Macbeth with Dana Schwartz

NOV 23, 2025164 MIN
Blank Check with Griffin & David

The Tragedy of Macbeth with Dana Schwartz

NOV 23, 2025164 MIN

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You can’t say “Macbeth” in a theater, but you can certainly say it on a podcast! Dana Schwartz joins us (in her third Blank Check appearance on a witch-centered film) to talk about Joel Coen’s The Tragedy of Macbeth, the first solo-directorial effort from a Coen Brother after their amicable split. We’re debating the success of Frances McDormand and Denzel Washington’s performances, learning about the history of Scottish kings, and discovering Ben Hosley’s family crest in the first Blank Check episode devoted to a work of Shakespeare. Trust us, this isn’t homework. It’s fun!

Listen to Noble Blood

Listen to Hoax 

Read Anatomy A Love Story

Pre-order The Arcane Arts

Read If Roast Beef Could Fly

Check out Forbidden Planet

Watch Jefferson Mays’ A Christmas Carol


Sign up for Check Book, the Blank Check newsletter featuring even more “real nerdy shit” to feed your pop culture obsession. Dossier excerpts, film biz AND burger reports, and even more exclusive content you won’t want to miss out on.

Join our Patreon for franchise commentaries and bonus episodes.

Follow us @blankcheckpod on Twitter, Instagram, Threads and Facebook

Buy some real nerdy merch

Connect with other Blankies on our Reddit or Discord


For anything else, check out BlankCheckPod.com

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