Another year is in the books, which means it's time for Steven to sit down with the show's producer, filmmaker, & actor, Jake Lloyd Bacon, for this seventh anniversary episode looking back at season seven and sharing comments from listeners, a recap of the year, and a preview of what's to come for Season 8!
Advocates & Adversaries: Q&A with Students of the Law
Steven was welcomed to a class of honors students at Appalachian University by Dr. Garrett Jackson, who is teaching a full semester on the Shakespeare authorship mystery. After learning about various candidates for authorship, the students tossed some of their unanswered questions at Steven in an invigorating exchange.
Making The Myth
Steven welcomes retired Russian physicist and former United Nations interpreter, Vitolg Mazhursky, to this episode to discuss his more recent work as a Shakespeare researcher and his essay on the making of the Shakespeare myth.
'King Lear' and Plato's 'Republic'
Steven welcomes Professor Nic Panagopoulos from the department of English Literature and Culture at the University of Athens, Greece, to discuss evidence that the works of Shakespeare were heavily influenced by the Greek masters of philosophy and drama.
Shakespearean Issues
Steven welcomes Professor Richard Strier of the University of Chicago to this episode to discuss his books on Shakespearean literary criticism and analysis, including epistemology, historicism, power, and the law.
The Italian Matrix Part 2
Steven continues his fascinating conversation with Professor Erminia Passannanti about the profound influences Italian literature had upon the works of Shakespeare, and how the "rewriting" of those Italian works played a role in disguising the author.
Shake-Speare's Sonnets
Celebrating his recovery from a successful surgery to remove cancer from his tongue, Steven delivers dramatic readings of Shake-Speare's 154 Sonnets. Exclusively for Patrons here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/shake-speares-142382850?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
The Italian Matrix Part 1
Steven welcomes Dr. Erminia Passannanti to this first of a two-part episode discussing the obvious influences Italian literature had upon the works of Shakespeare. Passannanti's knowledge and expertise in Italian literature and English culture provide exceptional insight into how Italy and its writers influenced literature around the world.
With Deepest Gratitude
Steven shares some details about recent personal experiences; shouts out to some listeners who have shared interesting finds, discoveries, and links; and answers some plaguing questions presented by fellow Quillers.
The Truth Will Out
Steven welcomes Amanda Eliasch to this episode to discuss her new documentary about Edward de Vere as the author of the works of Shakespeare. "The Truth Will Out."
The Inimitable Orson Welles, Part Two
Steven concludes his fascinating conversation about Orson Welles with noted film critic, historian, and film institute educator Robert Horton as they dive deeper into "Chimes at Midnight," Falstaff, Freud, Gielgud, Olivier, and more.
Secret Catholic? Part 2
Part 2 of Stevens exploration of the work and writings of Jesuit Catholic Priest Father Peter Milward and his analysis of the works of Shakespeare providing evidence to support his theory that the dramatist behind the plays was a secret Catholic Rercusant. Exclusively for Patrons!
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The Inimitable Orson Welles, Part One
Steven welcomes noted film critic, historian, and film institute educator Robert Horton to this episode to discuss his research and commentary on the life and works of Orson Welles, perhaps America's most famous Shakespearean of all time.
Secret Catholic? Part 1
Steven explores the work and writings of Jesuit Catholic Priest Father Peter Milward and his analysis of the works of Shakespeare providing evidence to support his theory that the dramatist behind the plays was a secret Catholic Rercusant. Exclusively for Patrons: https://www.patreon.com/posts/secret-catholic-136888406?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Anonymous Agnostic Antichrists
Steven welcomes author Derek Hunter to this episode to discuss his historical fiction book, "Anonymous Agnostic Antichrists," written from the voice of Thomas Sackville, who claims in his writings to be the true author of the works of William Shakespeare.
Law and Emotion in Shakespeare
Steven welcomes professors Maciej Jonca and Katarzyna Jaworska, who join him from Poland to discuss the international seminar they hosted in Warsaw on the topic of "Law and Emotion in William Shakespeare's Plays." The June 2024 seminar featured presenters from Poland, UK, the United States, China, and India.
Minerva's Men
Steven welcomes Jessica Winston, professor of English at Idaho State University, to discuss her specialty in sixteenth century literature and her famous book, “Lawyers at Play,” which is a study on how the Inns of Court shaped English literature in profound ways.
Diving Deep with Blair Murphy
Steven welcomes back filmmaker Blair Murphy to discuss the pending release of his new film, "The Deep Dive," about the Shakespeare authorship mystery and how an early trailer of the film has been received.
Still Doubting Will
Steven welcomes the long-awaited return of John Shahan to the program to discuss updates about the activities of the Shakespeare Authorship Coalition and new signatories of the Declaration of Reasonable Doubt.
Teaching the Mystery
Steven welcomes the return of fellow podcaster and educator John Brooks to this episode to discuss John's experience with teaching the Shakespeare Authorship Mystery to high school freshman as part of their humanities curriculum and analysis of Shakespearean works.