Steven welcomes independent scholar, Michael Stepniewski, to this episode to share his work and research found at oxford-seymour.com on the clues Edward de Vere placed in the lines of Shakespeare aimed at identifying his true identity as Edward Tudor-Seymour, son of Thomas Seymour and Elizabeth Tudor.
Episode 100!
Steven and Jake sit down to celebrate the four year anniversary and 100th episode of Don't Quill the Messenger.
All Greek To Me
Steven welcomes Dr. Luke Prodromou to this episode all the way from Greece to discuss Luke's special insights into the Shakespeare Authorship Mystery as a professor of English and Greek with specialties in Shakespeare studies and English as an International Language.
Women of Shakespeare Master Classes
Steven welcomes accomplished actress and theatre educator, Annabel Leventon, to this episode to discuss the "Women of Shakespeare" Master Class series she is developing for the De Vere Society. Annabel shares some of her history as a successful actress of stage and screen, her early experiences as a lover of Shakespeare, and some insight into her connection with the Shakespeare Authorship Mystery.
Research Dynamo
Steven welcomes Shakespeare Authorship Mystery research dynamo James A. Warren to this episode to discuss Jim's ever-growing volume of vast work created from countless hours, days, weeks, and years of research. This episode was recorded inside the famed British Library, where Jim took some time out of his busy research schedule to share his latest quest for more information and history of Shakespeare Authorship studies.
The Ethics of Belief
Steven welcomes back university librarian and scholar Michael Dudley to this episode to discuss Dudley's work in epistemology, ethics, and properly cataloguing works about the Shakespeare Authorship Mystery.
Shakespearean Power Couple
In this incredible episode, Steven sits with Sir Derek Jacobi and Richard Clifford at their home in England to discuss their long careers on stage and screen, their love for the works of the Bard, and their commitment to advancing the Oxfordian position on the Shakespeare Authorship Mystery.
Historiansplaining The Bard
Steven welcomes historian Samuel Biagetti, PhD to the series to discuss Sam's foray into the Shakespeare Authorship Mystery as a historian and fellow podcaster. Sam's Historiansplaining podcast focuses on areas of history where "everything you know is wrong."
Adapting "Shakespeare's Treason"
Steven returns with Hank Whittemore to discuss the work they have completed together on adapting Hank's one-man play, "Shakespeare's Treason," into a piece that can be produced and performed by any actor. Steven and Hank share actor insights into the play and its structure, as well as some details about the dramatic moments found in the text.
Hatfield House Huddle
Steven welcomes De Vere Society committee member and events manager Yvonne Cheal to discuss the DVS autumn meeting to be held Oct. 22, 2022, at The Old Palace, Hatfield House. Yvonne shares details about the event and the full itinerary of presentations surrounding the theme of "Shakespeare and the Cecils."
The Dot on the Exclamation Point
Steven welcomes back one of his favorite guests, actor, writer, and Sonnet scholar Hank Whittemore, to discuss one of Shakespeare's nearly forgotten poems and its importance to solving the Shakespeare Authorship Mystery. Does "The Phoenix and The Turtle" serve as the dot on the exclamation point that is the 154 Sonnets? Listen in to find out what Hank and Steven have explored.
Special SOF Election Episode
Steven releases this between-episodes SOF Special to update those who are interested in the Shakespeare Oxford Fellowship about the state of things regarding the SOF and its coming election.
A Rose By Any Other Name
Steven welcomes back Rosemary Loughlin to discuss her new one-woman show about her personal journey with the Shakespeare Authorship Question as she readies the play for its world premiere at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
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!