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.
The Oxfordian Journal
Steven welcomes librarian and author Michael Dudley back to the program to discuss his new role as the editor of the annual Oxfordian journal published by the Shakespeare Oxford Fellowship, and plans to expand the journal's reach and availability.
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.
Back in the Saddle
Steven returns from his surgery to update the Quiller Nation on his status and planned future episodes of DQTM.
Courtier Circles
Steven dives into the life and works of Thomas Hoby, his connections to other courtier poets, the importance of the Arundel Harington Manuscript, and the concentric circles intertwining them all. Exclusively now on Patreon!
Inventive Documentary
Guest host Dr. Earl Showerman welcomes returning guest Cheryl Eagan-Donovan to this episode to discuss her latest documentary film project on Shakespeare and the invention of modern theatre in London.
"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.
The Concept of Injustice: "Were it not against our laws"
Steven welcomes Professor Eric Heinze, professor of law & humanities, as well as executive director of the Centre for Law, Democracy, and Society; School of Law | Queen Mary, University of London. Together, they discuss Eric's work on "The Comedy of Errors" and concepts of justice within the works of Shakespeare.
The Rape of Princess Elizabeth
Steven welcomes the return of guest, Michael Stepniewski, to discuss research newly posted to Michael's website oxford-seymour.com regarding the recorded encounters between Thomas Seymour and the young Princess Elizabeth that may shed light on the Shakespeare Authorship Mystery.
Marxist Shakespeares
Steven welcomes Dr. Scott Shershow, English professor from UC Davis, to discuss a piece he wrote titled, "Shakespeare Beyond Shakespeare," and his book, "Marxist Shakespeares."
Drama of Recognition
Steven discusses the theme of recognition and how it plays such an integral role in the Shakespeare canon as he also shares some insight into how he instructs actors to prepare for their roles in Shakespearean productions. Exclusively for Patrons at Patreon.com/DontQuillTheMessenger
Cry Havoc : PTSD & Shakespeare
Steven welcomes former US Army officer and co-founder of De-Cruit.org, Stephan Wolfert, to this episode to discuss how he uses Shakespeare as an award-winning licensed counselor to help those suffering from post traumatic stress.
Shakespeare on Trial
Steven welcomes writer and historian David Kruh to this episode to discuss the famous Trial of William Shakespeare that took place in a Chicago courtroom in 1916. Learn details about the trial, what the court ruled, and how it all played out.
Shakespeare's Greater Greek
Steven and his wife, Annie, welcome popular guest, Dr. Earl Showerman, to yet another episode featuring these two most popular personalities in the Quiller Nation to discuss Earl's book about the Greek textual influences upon the Shakespeare canon. It's a romp through Shakespeare's Greater Greek with Steven's two most favored guests.
7th Anniversary of the Podcast!
Another year is in the books, which means it's time for Steven to sit down with the show's producer, filmmaker, & actor, Jake Lloyd Bacon, for this seventh anniversary episode looking back at season seven and sharing comments from listeners, a recap of the year, and a preview of what's to come for Season 8!
Advocates & Adversaries: Q&A with Students of the Law
Steven was welcomed to a class of honors students at Appalachian University by Dr. Garrett Jackson, who is teaching a full semester on the Shakespeare authorship mystery. After learning about various candidates for authorship, the students tossed some of their unanswered questions at Steven in an invigorating exchange.
Making The Myth
Steven welcomes retired Russian physicist and former United Nations interpreter, Vitolg Mazhursky, to this episode to discuss his more recent work as a Shakespeare researcher and his essay on the making of the Shakespeare myth.
'King Lear' and Plato's 'Republic'
Steven welcomes Professor Nic Panagopoulos from the department of English Literature and Culture at the University of Athens, Greece, to discuss evidence that the works of Shakespeare were heavily influenced by the Greek masters of philosophy and drama.
Shakespearean Issues
Steven welcomes Professor Richard Strier of the University of Chicago to this episode to discuss his books on Shakespearean literary criticism and analysis, including epistemology, historicism, power, and the law.
The Italian Matrix Part 2
Steven continues his fascinating conversation with Professor Erminia Passannanti about the profound influences Italian literature had upon the works of Shakespeare, and how the "rewriting" of those Italian works played a role in disguising the author.