Lover vs. Father

In this long-lost episode recorded in the Fall of 2022, Steven and recurring guest Hank Whittemore discuss the conflict between two rival theories about the meaning of the Sonnets and the relationship between the Earl of Oxford and the Earl of Southampton to determine whether they were indeed father and son; or lovers.

In loving memory of Steven Sabel.

Horatio The Villain

Steven welcomes author Carol Grieb to discuss her book, "A Truant Disposition," which approaches "Hamlet" from the perspective that Horatio is more of an opportunistic self-dealer than any kind of a true friend to the Danish prince.

In loving memory of Steven Sabel.

The Worst of Messengers' Tasks

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Cancer Sucks!

Steven provides the Quiller Nation with an update on his battle with cancer and the new surgery taking place in order to further combat the disease.

The Most Noble of Earls

Steven and his wife, Annie, memorialize long-time friend, most frequent Quiller guest, and exceptional Oxfordian, Dr. Earl Showerman who recently passed away. They share their memories and love for the man who was a friend, advisor, confidant, contributor, and mentor.

From the Folger Chai

Steven welcomes inaugural Folger Chair in Shakespeare Studies, Professor Paul Menzer, to discuss his new position at the Folger Library, his past service as president of the Marlowe Society of America, and his latest books, including the one he is working on right now, "Shakespeare's Enemies."

Shakespeare's Shadows

Steven welcomes videographer and theatre maker Jared Randolph to this episode to discuss how his theatre background led him to the authorship mystery and the play project he is working on titled, "Shakespeare's Shadow."

Operatic Musings

Steven welcomes the return of authorship mystery educator and music composer, Daniel Steven Crafts to discuss his experience teaching the authorship mystery and his latest project - a full-length opera based on the life of Edward de Vere.

Shakespeare's Young Hamlet

Steven welcomes Professor Terri Bourus from Florida State University and one of four editors of the New Oxford Shakespeare, to discuss her work and research on "Hamlet." Steven and Professor Bourus discuss the significance of the quarto and folio versions of the play, and whether or not the "Q1 Hamlet" could be an early draft of the "Hamlet" we know today.

Travels With Willie

Steven welcomes retired theatre professor George Brown to this episode to discuss Brown's quest to complete the Shakespeare canon while also seeing at least one Shakespeare production in each of the 50 states. Travels With Willie is Brown's online documentation of his journey of exploration into Shakespeare in the modern United States.

"Fixing" Shakespeare?

Steven welcomes Cason Murphy, associate theatre professor at Iowa State University to this episode to discuss Murphy's commentary on theatre organizations seeking to "fix" Shakespeare in an appeal to modern American audiences and what effect that may have on the authorship mystery.