Steven provides a review of recent activities of the De Vere Society, including the events held at Middle Temple Hall in March, 2023. He covers the recent administrative battles, the annual meeting, presentations offered at the event, and the proceedings of the Moot Court Trial of William of Stratford. Hear it now exclusively on our Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/posts/dvs-moot-court-82047403?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
By My Will - The Authorship Mystery on Stage
Steven welcomes Jeff Watkins, artistic director of the Atlanta Shakespeare Company at the Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse, to discuss a new play the theatre commissioned and produced based on the Shakespeare Authorship Mystery. "By My Will," written by Douglas Post, has had a successful run for the theatre and will receive an encore presentation in the fall.
Handwriting on the Wall
Steven welcomes independent scholar, Alan Tarica, to this episode to discuss Alan's work in seeking a paper trail for Shakespeare through various handwriting samples from the Elizabethan period. They also discuss Alan's theories about the reasons for the creation of the Shake-Speare brand, the front man from Stratford, and other clues to solving the Authorship Mystery.
From Russia With Love
Steven dives into the work of the Russian scholar Lev Verkhovsky and the history of the authorship mystery in Russia, including multiple proponents who believe that Roger Manners, 5th Earl of Rutland may be the true identity behind the Shakespeare brand.
A.I. Shakespeare
Steven welcomes the return of Jon Foss to this episode to discuss he recent interaction with the Artificial Intelligence platform known as ChatGPT regarding the Shakespeare Authorship Mystery. Jon's line of questioning and the compelling answers he received from the AI bot are both intriguing and revolutionary!
With The Breath Thou Giv'st and Tak'st
Steven welcomes poet and antiquities dealer Philip Cooper to this episode to discuss Philip's work studying "Love's Martyr" and "The Phoenix And The Turtle," as well as various specific Shakespearean Sonnets and allusions within the plays that point to Edward de Vere's beliefs about his own origins.
"For the Love of Shakespeare"
Steven and actors from the Rogue Valley Shakespeare Company deliver a presentation featuring some of the Bard's most famous couples to illustrate the playwright's superior understanding of this universal human theme.
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Stratford on Trial
Steven welcomes back renowned Shakespearean actor of stage and screen, Richard Clifford, to discuss the coming De Vere Society sponsored Moot Court Trial of William of Stratford. Richard, a DVS board member who has been the driving force behind organizing this seminal event, shares details about the counsels for the defense and prosecution, as well as key witnesses to be called for testimony.
Boar-ed to Death
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.