Mystical Themes

Steven welcomes Hollywood filmmaker, Blair Murphy, to discuss Murphy's discovery of the Shakespeare Authorship Question and how it completely changed the direction of his latest film project. Murphy co-owner of http://www.grandmidwayhotel.com/ shares his own unique insight into some mystical themes he says lurk within specific works of the Bard, and provides some teasers about his new film to be released later this year.

Architectural Deconstruction

Host Steven Sabel welcomes world-renowned architect and mathematician Luis Sousa all the way from his native Portugal to discuss his independent research, his specific industry-based methodology of study, and the unique perspective he brings to the study of Shakespeare from a Latin-based, Mediterranean background.

Bury My Name

Steven welcomes back Emmy-winning composer Daniel Steven Crafts to discuss "Bury My Name," his creative piece of work on the Shakespeare Authorship Question combining monodrama and vocals for baritone accompanied by piano. Together, they discuss Daniel's creative process, aspects of composing, and the musical components of the Shakespeare canon.

The 17 Solution

Steven welcomes independent Canadian researcher, Ron Roffel, to discuss what Ron calls "The 17 Solution" to anomalies within the First Folio of 1623. Ron spells out aspects of the "Shakespeare Authorship Game" and drops a few bombshell theories and ideas into the episode!

SAQ Your Students

Steven welcomes Dr. David Montee, recognized for his Excellence in Theatre Education by the prestigious Tony Awards, to discuss his book, "Don't Put Your Daughter On The Stage?" and the importance of teaching the Shakespeare Authorship Question to students in the classroom.

Power of the Polymath

Steven welcomes the creator of Shakespearesolution.com to the program to discuss the theory based on the evidence that the true author of the works was a prodigy genius who went on to become the world's preeminent polymath. They draw comparisons between Shakespeare and other famous polymaths through history, including Benjamin Franklin, Elvis, Wernher von Braun, Michael Jackson, and Prince.

Shakespeare's Changeling

Steven welcomes author Syril Levin Kline to the program to discuss her award-winning historical fiction novel, "Shakespeare's Changeling," about the Shakespeare Authorship Question. Kline shares some insight into her creative process, the contents of the novel, and the new work she is currently creating. We also name the first ever Quiller of the Month!

Shakespeare Readers

Steven welcomes former librarian and staunch Shakespeare enthusiast, Ray Matthews, to the series to discuss Ray's creation of a Shakespeare Readers group in his community. Ray shares the details of the origins of the group, its successful growth, stories about the plays they have read together, and how in-depth study of the works is contributing to his questions about the true identity of Shake-Speare.

A Living Record

Steven welcomes actor, writer, author Hank Whittemore back to the series to discuss Hank's new compact version of his seminal Oxfordian book, "The Monument." This new version, titled "The Living Record" breaks down the Dynastic Succession Theory behind the Shakespeare Authorship Question. Hank and Steven discuss the book's contents, the challenges of self-publishing, and important aspects of the Tudor Dynasty.

Why We Care

Steven welcomes back his wife, Annie, to discuss various ways the works of Shakespeare have been modernized or conceptualized in efforts to keep them relevant and appealing to audiences for more than four centuries. Together, they discuss productions they have seen and/or been a part of to evaluate what has worked and what has not.

Or What You Will...

Steven hosts a special Twelfth Night episode diving into the origins and Oxfordian connections to the Shakespeare play that has two titles and a potential date span of 20 years from the date of incidents and people depicted in the play, to the date of its only written recorded performance.

Alas, Bloody Titus!

Steven welcomes back popular guest, Dr. Earl Showerman, to discuss his research into the Bard's bloodiest play, "Titus Andronicus." Together, Steven and Earl explore the evidence for the sources of the play, its many literary allusions, and the complex themes and subtexts it contains beneath its layers of blood and violence.

Personal Oxfordian Milestones

Steven is flying solo this week to share his personal progression as an Oxfordian, from his first introduction to the Shakespeare Authorship Question as teenager, to his progression as a proponent of the belief that the secret to the mystery lies in the question of the succession of the English throne. He touches on his personal milestones, the books and influences that have shaped his views, and the way the past 100 years of the Oxfordian movement may shape the future.

Begin at the Beguine

Dorothea Dickerman returns as Steven’s guest to discuss why the 3649 lines of poetry in "Venus and Adonis" and "The Rape of Lucrece" are well worth the read for Quillers on the trail of the Shakespeare authorship mystery. Dorothea uses her background as a lawyer to delve into Tudor law, politics, and first and third party historical documents to explain the details of these two epic poems, and why the works were part of a high stakes personal and political battle over the family secrets behind the verses.