Steven and Jake take a look back at 2024 and the sixth season of DQTM to talk about reviews, emails from listeners, fun moments from the series, previews of the coming season and more. This episode was filmed and streamed live on January 14. Find the video replay at our Patreon Page.
Rise of the Tudors
Steven explores the incredible history of the rise of an obscure Welsh family to become one of the most famous dynastic families in the history of England. The story of Henry ap Edmund ap Owen ap Meredith ap Tudor is indeed extra ordinary.
Zeffirelli vs Luhrmann : Battle of the Romeos and Juliets
Steven and Annie deliver their critique, analysis, and comments about the two most iconic film versions of "Romeo and Juliet" ever made for the screen - Baz Lurhmann's 1996 film and Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 classic. Exclusively for Patrons! Click here!
The Dead Hamlets
Steven welcomes Canadian author Peter Darbyshire to this episode to discuss his new editions of the Cross series, especially the second book in the series, "The Dead Hamlets" - a foray into historical fantasy fiction involving the Shakespeare canon, Kit Marlowe, and the curse of "Hamlet."
Drunk on Shakespeare
Steven explores the Bard's writings to help define Shakespeare's relationship with alcohol by examining the number of references found within the canon to drink and drinking, the number of characters identified as alcoholics, and the uses for alcohol referenced within the plays and poems.
Ruff & Ready w/ Rod Carley
Steven welcomes Canadian author Rod Carley to this episode to discuss his new historical fiction comedic romp, "Ruff," as well as Rod's history with Shakespeare, his creative process, and other books he has written.
The State of Oxfordianism
Steven gives an honest review and assessment of the state of the Oxfordian movement, now in its 101st year. He provides some basic history, updates on the latest news, and insights into some of the aspects of the movement that have and continue to struggle. Exclusively for Patrons! https://www.patreon.com/posts/state-of-115893606?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
OLLI OLLI Oxenford!
By listener request, Steven welcomes the double bill of Dr. Earl Showerman and Tom Woosnam, who both return to the series to discuss their involvement with teaching classes for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Earl and Tom share insights into how to create and teach a class at your local OLLI location, fun stories about their experiences, reactions to the Shakespeare Authorship Mystery in education, and much more.
Shakespearean Know-It-Alls
Steven welcomes Dr. Ros Barber to this episode to discuss her books, her research, her successful online class on the Shakespeare Authorship Mystery, and what it's like to get sued for defamation by a Shakespearean Know-It-All.
Lightning Bolt Moments
Steven shares some insight into messages and suggestions he has received from members of the Quiller Nation, some "lightning bolt moments" sparking ideas for future episodes, and a look at things to come in the near future for fellow Quillers to anticipate.
Caesar and the Art of Oral Advocacy
Steven takes a deep dive into "Julius Caesar" and the aspects of legal knowledge found in the play. He specifically examines the art of oral advocacy demonstrated throughout the play and especially through the funeral speeches delivered by Brutus and Antony.
The Price of Authorship Studies
Steven welcomes Diana Price to this episode to discuss her seminal work, "Shakespeare's Unorthodox Biography," now heralding truth about the importance of authorship markers for more than two decades.
Conspiracy Realist
Steven welcomes fellow podcaster and the host of Conspiracy Realist, Shane Skwarek, to this episode to discuss Shane's discovery of the Shakespeare Authorship Mystery, how it compares to other conspiracy theories he has studied, and what actually qualifies as a conspiracy.
Remembering Alexander Waugh
Steven is joined by frequent guest, Dr. Earl Showerman, to deliver a farewell to Oxfordian luminary Alexander Waugh, whose recent passing has been felt across the literary spectrum, and most among the Oxfordian community.
Much Ado About Romance
Steven welcomes prominent romance novelist and fellow Shakespeare mystery sleuth Leigh Michaels to this episode to discuss her incredible volume of work, her process as a prolific writer, and how that led her to question the Stratfordian narrative, ultimately writing a book on the subject called Much Ado About Shakespeare.
Movie Watch Along: The Taming of The Shrew
Join Steven and Annie in watching Franco Zeffirelli's 1967 classic adaptation of "The Taming of The Shrew" starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. Annie and Steven recently appeared as Kate and Petruchio in the Rogue Valley Shakespeare Company production of the play. Hear them give their commentary about the film; how it matches up to the actual text; analysis of the production; and their honest critique of the film, scene by scene. Exclusively for patrons at patreon.com/dontquillthemessenger
A Measure of Justice
Steven reviews the legal aspects of "Measure For Measure," calling upon a thesis published in 2004 by Virginia R. Stephens as a profound examination into the play's depiction of the qualities of justice in Elizabethan society and beyond.
Shake-Speare's Sonnets by Anne Hathaway-Shaksper
Steven welcomes Dr. Chris Summers to this episode to discuss Summers' works dedicated to the theory that the works of Shakespeare were actually written by Anne Hathaway, wife to William Shaksper of Stratford. Summers' published books specifically examine the Sonnets as written by Anne to William.
Tolkien vs. Shakespeare
Steven explores Tolkien's professed hatred for the works of Shakespeare while pointing to how much Tolkien's works were actually influenced by the Bard he appeared to be so jealous of, and whether Tolkien's vitriol may have been rooted in his skepticism over Shakespeare authorship.
Running a Shakespeare Marathon
Steven and his wife, Annie, discuss the recent Shakespeare Marathon event held at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis. They also explore the unique aspects of Shakespearean theatrical companies rooted in the traditions of Elizabethan theatre, and what it is like to consistently "run" the Shakespeare marathon of their lives as regular producers and performers of Shakespearean works.