Journalist and author, Elizabeth Winkler, returns to the series to look back at the global reactions to her book, "Shakespeare Was A Woman and Other Heresies: How Doubting the Bard Became the Biggest Taboo in Literature." She and Steven discuss critiques and praise for the book, additions to the coming paperback edition, and hints about what Elizabeth is working on next.
The Art of Collaboration and Commitment
Steven shares behind-the-scenes details and insights into the many collaborators and facets behind producing a major theatrical event such as "William Shakespeare, Esquire" and the Brittle Glory Marathon at the Guthrie Theater.
Shakespeare's Muses: A Measure for the Ladies
Steven welcomes globally renowned engineer and music composer, Luis Sousa, back to the series to discuss the importance of the muse to the creative process and the five female muses found within the Shakespeare canon. Recorded March 8, International Women's Day, this episode pays tribute to the ladies who helped shape the Bard's life and his works.
Movie Watch Along: Much Ado About Nothing (1993)
Join Steven and his wife, Annie, in watching one of their favorite Shakespeare films: the 1993 Renaissance Films production of Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Kenneth Branagh; starring Branagh, Emma Thompson, Kate Beckinsale, Denzel Washington, Keanu Reeves, and Michael Keaton. Available now exclusively to patrons at patreon.com/dontquillthemessenger
Bard Battle of the Sexes
Steven and his wife, Annie, discuss the complexities of the relationship between Kate and Petruchio in "The Taming of the Shrew," and why that play carries such a strong level of love/hate reactions with modern actors and audiences.
Christopher Marlowe: Gay, Atheist, Spy, & Shakespeare?
Steven welcomes novelist, playwright, director Ted Bacino to this episode to discuss his novel and script of the same name, "The Shakespeare Conspiracy." Together, they explore some mysterious details surrounding the life and recorded death of Christopher Marlowe and certain theories that Marlowe was involved in writing the works of Shakespeare.
Is Edward Dead? Part 2
Steven continues exploration into the mysteries surrounding Edward de Vere's reported death of June 24, 1604, and further evidence that he may have continued to live until 1611, in this second part of a special two-part Bonus Feature. Exclusive for patrons at Patreon.com/DontQuillTheMessenger
Learning From Monstrous Adversaries
Steven welcomes New Zealander Dean Bradley from the Antipodes to discuss his foray into the world of debate with the Oxfraudsters; how he approached the fray; what he gleaned from the exchange; and a new theory he has developed regarding the Shakespeare Authorship Mystery.
5 Year Anniversary!
Steven and Jake sit down to celebrate the 5 year anniversary of Don't Quill the Messenger! They read listener reviews and emails, share most popular episodes, talk about the future of the podcast, the quiller event, project and show ideas and so much more.
Is Edward Dead? Part 1
Steven explores the mysteries surrounding the reported June 24, 1604, death of Edward de Vere, 17 Earl of Oxford in this two-part special bonus feature. Now exclusively here on Patreon!
Italian Sources
Steven welcomes Italian-Australian Michael Curtotti to this episode to discuss Michael's recent new translastion of Bandello's original Italian novella, "Romeo and Juliet." Steven and Michael discuss Bandello's influence on the Bard and discover original Italian passages that are directy connected to lines from the play. Michael shares some of Bandello's original Italian text, and the two of them discuss other original Italian works serving as source material for Shakespeare plays.
Authorship and Philosophy
Steven welcomes Michael Dudley back to the series to help Michael launch his new book, "The Shakespeare Authorship Question and Philosophy." This audio recording of the Facebook Live event is a special episode that bespeaks more live episode recordings to come!
Rosicrucian Code
Steven welcomes YouTube super sleuth, John Anthony, to this episode to discuss his video series on cracking Rosicrucian codes within the works of Shakespeare and other publications that point to Edward de Vere as a great pseudonymous writer.
Unpacking The Women of Will
Steven welcomes his wife, Annie, back to the series to discuss her take on Tina Packer's book, "The Women of Will." Annie shares her experience reading the book through the lens of the authorship mystery and analysis an actress who has performed many of the greatest female roles in the Shakespeare canon.
Quiller Event Details
Steven welcomes Jon Foss back to the series to discuss his involvement in sponsoring and planning the Quiller event that will occur April 11-14, 2024, in Minneapolis. "William Shakespeare, Esquire: Was the Bard the Greatest Legal Mind of All Time?" will take place at the world-renowned Guthrie Theater. Steven and Jon take some time to discuss the details of the weekend's events, including social gatherings, performances, presenters, and more.
Edward's Italy
Steven shares some details about the recent trip to Italy he and his wife, Annie, took, including places where they followed in the footsteps of Edward de Vere. Exclusively for Patrons at https://www.patreon.com/posts/edwards-italy-91532396
Not So 'Anonymous'
Steven welcomes the celebrated screenwriter, John Orloff, to this episode to discuss his famous film, Anonymous, the writing of the script, the making of the film, the critical response, and John's other works, such as Band of Brothers.
Science-speare
Steven welcomes mathematician and author David Roper to this episode to discuss his work on using math to help identify the true author of the works of Shakespeare, and some of David's other work on the Shakespeare Authorship Mystery.
The Queen's Favorite Playwright
Steven welcomes Katherine Chiljan back to the series to discuss her work researching early court performances attended by Queen Elizabeth and the connection those early titles may have to plays later credited to Shake-Speare. Katherine's work on this topic was recently published in a special issue of the Journal of Scientific Exploration.
The Physics of Bacon
Steven welcomes theoretical physicist Barry R. Clarke to this episode to discuss his doctoral thesis in Shakespeare studies, which he has published as a book. "Francis Bacon’s Contribution to Shakespeare: A New Attribution Method" focuses on a new Rare Collocation Profiling method that connects certain specific and rare phrases from Bacon's writings to the works of Shake-Speare.