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This episode explores the deep personal reflections of attending Renaissance Weekend at Oxford University, a unique invitation-only gathering where influential leaders from various fields come together to discuss broad-ranging topics in an open and off-the-record environment. Chris Abraham recounts the special setting of Oxford, his interactions with remarkable individuals, and the life lessons gained through Phil Lader's metaphor of glass and rubber balls. The theme of balancing life's priorities—family, health, friends, spirit, and work—resonates throughout the episode, providing listeners with an insightful perspective on juggling the fragile and resilient aspects of life. Show Notes: In this episode, Chris Abraham shares his unforgettable experiences at the Renaissance Weekend held at Oxford University. Listeners are taken on a journey through the prestigious halls of Pembroke College, the charming streets of Oxford, and into candid conversations with luminaries from various fields. He reflects on: Living in a student cell at Pembroke College The intellectual vibrancy and history of Oxford Engaging conversations on politics, personal growth, and leadership The famous glass and rubber ball metaphor from Phil Lader Dining in the Tudor Hall of Christ Church, featured in Harry Potter Personal anecdotes, including encounters with a London baroness Life lessons on prioritizing family, health, friends, and spirit over work Whether you're interested in leadership, personal development, or simply enjoy travel stories, this episode has something for everyone. Tune in to gain insights from one of the most intellectually stimulating and historically rich experiences of Chris's life. FAQ: What is Renaissance Weekend?Renaissance Weekend is an invitation-only event that brings together leaders from diverse fields to engage in off-the-record conversations about various topics ranging from politics to personal development. What is the significance of the Oxford Renaissance Weekend?The Oxford event, held in 2002, was the first Renaissance Weekend to take place outside the United States, offering a unique historical backdrop for deep intellectual engagement. What is the metaphor of glass and rubber balls?The metaphor, popularized by Phil Lader, represents life's balance. Work is a rubber ball that bounces back when dropped, but family, health, friends, and spirit are glass balls that can crack or shatter if neglected. What were some of the notable venues during the Renaissance Weekend at Oxford?Participants dined in Christ Church's Tudor Hall (featured in Harry Potter) and the Bodleian Library, two of the most historically significant sites in Oxford. What is the significance of the student cell at Pembroke College?Chris stayed in a modest student cell at Pembroke College, which served as a reminder of Oxford's rich history and its role in nurturing some of the world's greatest minds. Glossary: Renaissance Weekend: A private, off-the-record gathering that fosters intellectual and personal growth through dialogue among leaders in various fields. Phil Lader: Former U.S. Ambassador and co-founder of Renaissance Weekend, known for his famous metaphor of glass and rubber balls. Pembroke College: One of the historic colleges at Oxford University where Renaissance Weekend participants stayed. Bodleian Library: One of the oldest libraries in Europe, and the site of one of the Renaissance Weekend banquets. Christ Church's Tudor Hall: The grand dining hall featured in the Harry Potter films and an important venue during the Renaissance Weekend. Punting: A quintessentially Oxfordian activity involving flat-bottomed boats propelled by long poles on the River Cherwell. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chrisabraham/support

Shakespeare Authorship Controversy scholars KATHERINE CHILJAN and DR. EARL SHOWERMAN will be discussing the latest Oxfordian research.  Dr. Showerman will touch on some of the medical information associated with some of the characters and the real author's accurate medical observations and understanding.  He will also delve into the known books in the Cecil library, to which de Vere would have access.  Katherine will analyze "The Chiljan Portrait."  What are clues that reveal the author of the world's most revered canon was not the man from Stratford?  We will also look at aristocratic brothers' motivation to conceal the true identity of the author.  Let's correct the official narrative. Shakespeare Suppressed – New Breakthrough Research About Shakespeare and his Works https://shakespearesuppressed.com Shakespeare Oxford Fellowship | Exploring the evidence that the works of Shakespeare were written by Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford https://shakespeareoxfordfellowship.org  

401 yearsShakespeare Authorship Controversy scholars KATHERINE CHILJAN and DR. EARL SHOWERMAN will be discussing the latest Oxfordian research.  Dr. Showerman will touch on some of the medical information associated with some of the characters and the real author's accurate medical observations and understanding.  He will also delve into the known books in the Cecil library, to which de Vere would have access.  Katherine will analyze "The Chiljan Portrait."  What are clues that reveal the author of the world's most revered canon was not the man from Stratford?  We will also look at aristocratic brothers' motivation to conceal the true identity of the author.  Let's correct the official narrative. Shakespeare Suppressed – New Breakthrough Research About Shakespeare and his Works https://shakespearesuppressed.com Shakespeare Oxford Fellowship | Exploring the evidence that the works of Shakespeare were written by Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford https://shakespeareoxfordfellowship.org

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. Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at www.dontquillthepodcast.com and becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/dontquillthemessenger  Made possible by Patrons: Brent Evans & Patty Henson, Bryan Wildenthal, Clare Jaget, Daniel Cowan, David Neufer, David R Klausmeyer, Dean Bradley, Edward Henke, Ellen Swanson, Frank Lawler, James Gutierrez, James Warren, Jaymie, Jeanine Clark, Jen Swan, John Creider, John Eddings, John Guarnaccia, Jon Foss, Kara Elizabeth Martin, Luís S, Sandi Boney, Sandi Paulus, Sara Gerard, Sheila Kethley, Stephen Hopkins, Tim Norman, Tim Price, Troy Stelzer, Vanessa Lops, Yvonne Don't Quill the Messenger is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. For more great podcasts visit www.dragonwagonradio.com

Embark on a tempestuous voyage through the turbulent waves of literary history as we confront the enduring tempest of the Shakespeare authorship controversy. In this fiery episode of History Rage, we're broadcasting live from the Gloucester History Festival, where host Paul Bavill is joined by the renowned historian, broadcaster, and author, Michael Wood. Together, they set sail to dismantle the conspiracy-laden waters that question the Bard's very pen.The Bard's Battle:- Michael Wood expresses his simmering frustration with the theory that William Shakespeare did not author his own works, confronting the classist undertones fueling this persistent myth.- An examination of the education and environment that shaped Shakespeare, highlighting the robustness of Elizabethan grammar schools and the Bard's voracious appetite for reading.The Conspiracy Castaways:- A critical look at the main contenders championed by authorship skeptics: the Earl of Oxford and Francis Bacon, revealing the absurdity of their claims through historical evidence and linguistic analysis.- Wood debunks the Oxfordian theory with its timeline troubles and the Baconian hypothesis with its linguistic lunacy, proving both to be more fiction than fact.The Authenticity Anchor:- A defense of primary sources as the bedrock of historical understanding, emphasizing the importance of contemporary, corroborated evidence in validating Shakespeare's authorship.- Wood calls upon the historical documents that anchor Shakespeare to Stratford-upon-Avon, his acting troupe, and his literary legacy, challenging any who dare to drift from these truths.The True Treasure:- While acknowledging the genuine mysteries of Shakespeare's life, Wood advocates for a focus on the fascinating unknowns rather than the fabricated falsehoods.- A personal reflection on the allure of the Bard's enigmatic history and a yearning to uncover the untold tales of his formative years.Join us for a tempest of truth as Michael Wood passionately defends the Bard from the slings and arrows of outrageous skepticism. Dive into the depths of literary history and emerge with a renewed appreciation for the man from Stratford-upon-Avon. Follow @MichaelWoodMV on Twitter to keep up with his scholarly pursuits, and don't forget to grab a copy of his latest work, "In the Footsteps of Dufu," to witness history through the eyes of China's cherished poet.To stay enraged with more historical revelations, follow @HistoryRage on Twitter and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/historyrage for early access to episodes, prize draws, and the coveted History Rage mug. Stay tuned, stay informed, and above all, stay angry! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our sixth episode Alexander and Maudie talk to renowned actor and director Richard Clifford about treading the boards, directing, seeing Edward de Vere's Bible and of course his Oxfordian journey.

In our third episode we are delighted to welcome Phoebe Nir to the 174T podcast. We learn about what it's like to be an Oxfordian in the world of Tik Tok and social media, her inspirations and the Oxfordian literary parties in New York.

Welcome to our second episode of the 174T podcast, with special guest Rosemary Loughlin, DVS Trustee, lawyer, actress, playwright and passionate Oxfordian. Rosemary talks to Alexander and Maudie about her Oxfordian journey, the inspiration behind her play ‘A Rose By Any Other Name' and her love for Edward de Vere

In this episode of the Parker's Pensées Podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Yannick Imbert to discuss his new book, From Imagination to Faerie: Tolkien's Thomist Fantasy. We go in deep on Tolkien as a philologist, philosopher, and theologian. Grab the book here to support the podcast: https://amzn.to/3QHFyTw If you like this podcast, then support it on Patreon for $3, $5 or more a month. Any amount helps, and for $5 you get a Parker's Pensées sticker and instant access to all the episode as I record them instead of waiting for their release date. Check it out here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/parkers_pensees If you want to give a one-time gift, you can give at my Paypal: https://paypal.me/ParkersPensees?locale.x=en_US Check out my merchandise at my Teespring store: https://teespring.com/stores/parkers-penses-merch Come talk with the Pensées community on Discord: dsc.gg/parkerspensees Sub to my Substack to read my thoughts on my episodes: https://parknotes.substack.com/ Check out my blog posts: https://parkersettecase.com/ Check out my Parker's Pensées YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYbTRurpFP5q4TpDD_P2JDA Check out my other YouTube channel on my frogs and turtles: https://www.youtube.com/c/ParkerSettecase Check me out on Twitter: https://twitter.com/trendsettercase Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parkers_pensees/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/parkers-pensees/support

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. Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at www.dontquillthepodcast.com and becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/dontquillthemessenger  Made possible by Patrons: Alacrates, Annie Fields, David Neufer, David R Klausmeyer, Dean Bradley, Edward Henke, Ethan Kaye, Frank Lawler, Heidi Jannsch, James Gutierrez, James Maiewski, Jen S, Joan Bray, John Creider, John Eddings, Jon Foss, Jonathan Batailes, Mary Jo Noce, Medical History Tour, Michelle Maycock, Roger Stritmatter, Rosemary O'Loughlin, Sandi Boney, Sandi Paulus, Sara Gerard, Sheila Kethley, Tim Norman, Tim Price, Vanessa Lops Don't Quill the Messenger is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. For more great podcasts visit www.dragonwagonradio.com

In this rerelease episode, first published in April of 2021, John dares to take on something he seldom does on his own podcast - talking about something he believes to be true: that centuries of confusion (sometimes deliberate, sometimes not) have given history the wrong "William Shakespeare". In this episode, Steven Sabel, an accomplished actor, director, host of the podcast Don't Quill the Messenger, and Podcast and Community Outreach Director at the Shakespeare Oxford Fellowship (of which John is a member) discusses the Oxfordian case, why he's convinced, and how the work of the greatest author in the history of the English language can only truly be understood in the context of the life of their true author, Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford. Check out Steven's excellent podcast, Don't Quill the Messenger

"Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, or to take arms against a sea of troubles and by opposing end them." So muses Hamlet in the To Be or Not To Be speech as he contemplates whether or not to carry on his own existence. A few years ago, events in Robert Boog's life led him to take an interest in the way the characters in Shakespeare's work appear to suffer from a number of what today we would call mental health conditions, including and especially bipolar disorder. Boog is, like John, and Oxfordian, who believes that Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford, is the best and most likely candidate for the authorship of the Shakespearian canon. And when he reevaluated the biography of de Vere through the lens of someone dealing with bipolar disorder, he came to realize that much of his notoriously erratic behavior as well as his inspired genius could well be connected to an undiagnosed mental health condition (undiagnosed because we didn't have the language for such things several hundred years ago). John invited Robert to talk to him about his book on the subject, Shakey's Madness, and why he thinks we can help destigmatize bipolar disorder while also furthering our understanding of Shakespeare and his plays if we apply a more modern, scientific perspective to his character's various struggles. You can find all his work at RobertBoog.com

The thespians are joined by Phoebe to discuss Edward de Vere, 17th earl of Oxford, Oxfordian scholarship, Elizabethan theatre, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, HAMLET, and the upcoming De Vere Ball. Follow Phoebe on TikTok and Twitter

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. Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at www.dontquillthepodcast.com  Presented by the Shakespeare Oxford Fellowship. Learn more at www.shakespeareoxfordfellowship.org  Don't Quill the Messenger is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. For more great podcasts visit www.dragonwagonradio.com

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. Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at www.dontquillthepodcast.com  Presented by the Shakespeare Oxford Fellowship. Learn more at www.shakespeareoxfordfellowship.org  Don't Quill the Messenger is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. For more great podcasts visit www.dragonwagonradio.com

In Educational Partnership with This show is all about the Beaumes de Venise AOC, which is a double threat, making two distinctly different, yet equally stunning wine types, with a cru for each: Beaumes de Venise has been a red-only Cru of the Côtes du Rhône since 2005. It is a blended wine based on Grenache, with Syrah and Mourvèdre. The production area is spread over four communes and stretches 680 ha or 1680 acres. The communes are Beaumes de Venise, Lafare, Suzette, and La Roque-Alric – all located in the Vaucluse Department. Muscat de Beaumes de Venise has been a vin doux naturel appellation since 1945 (76 years!). It is smaller, expanding over just 314 ha or 776 acres. The wine has likely been made here since Roman times and it is insanely good!    Climate Beaumes de Venise has a distinctly Mediterranean climate, and it posts higher temperatures than some surrounding areas because the Dentelles de Montmirail shield the area from the strong, blowing cold of the Mistral wind. But Beaumes de Venise is distinct from other areas in that it has very high elevations -- the vineyard lies on slopes at 200-450 M/656-1,476 ft. The diurnal temperature swings and the breezes at elevation account for the freshness and acidity that is the hallmark of these wines. Photo: The Dentelles de Montmirail, Getty Images   Soils There are four main types of soil in Beaumes de Venise – three for the red Cru, and one that is best for Muscat: Triassic Earth (Terres du Trias): Triassic soil from 200-250 million years ago normally resides 1,500m/4,900 ft underground, but the Dentelles de Montmirail rose from deep in the earth, and the Triassic deposits came to the surface. These soils are shallow, poor, and orange/yellow (iron-rich soils often have this hue). The high clay content protects vines from drought and humidity. Photo: A wine made only from the Triassic soils, from Rhonéa Cretaceous White Earth (Terres Blanches). Formed 90 million years ago, this gray-colored rock is made of well-drained calcareous clay and marl (limestone). The Grenache and Syrah vines are of especially high quality here, as they dig deep into the soil for nutrients.     Jurassic Grey Earth (Terres Grises) from 140-150 mm years ago are Oxfordian black marl, made up of silt, clay and sand and are located mainly north of the village of Lafare, on south-eastern slopes of the Dentelles de Montmirail. These soils promote fruity flavors and uniform ripeness.     Miocene Sandstone  a sandy-clay soil produced from the erosion of soft rock from the Miocene Period 15 million years ago. These soils lie close to the town of Beaumes-de-Venise. The soil is credited with giving elegance and subtlety that makes the Muscat here so special.   Grapes and flavor profiles for Beaumes de Venise (red) The main grapes of the Beaumes de Venise Cru are Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre. The red must be at least 50% Grenache Noir, with a minimum of 20% Syrah and Mourvèdre together or separately. A maximum of 20% of all the “accessory grapes” are allowed but whites can be no more than 10% of the mix. Red accessory grapes are Carignan, Cinsault, Vaccarèse, Counoise, Muscardin, Piquepoul Noir, and Terret Noir. White accessory grapes are: Bourboulenc, Clairette (blanc and rose), Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Marsanne, Piquepoul blanc, Ugni blanc, and Viognier. Photo: Grenache, Getty Images Beaumes de Venise Cru (dry red) is a fruity, ripe red, with a medium body, silky, medium tannins and refreshing acidity. Typical flavors are red berry, blackcurrant, and herbs. Certain versions are peppery with baking spice, garrigue, dried leaf, earth, and licorice. There are some fuller versions with jammy, coffee, dried fruit notes with higher alcohol, more prominent tannins, and a long finish. But even fuller versions have nice acidity and a balance of freshness and fruit. Beaumes de Venise red wines age gracefully and are more mellow and leathery after a few years. Roasted or grilled meats, mushroom tartlets, and Camembert cheese are great pairings for this wine.   Grapes and flavor profiles for Muscat de Beaumes de Venise (vin doux naturel) The vins doux naturels for Beaumes de Venise are made of the Muscat grape. The Muscat Beaumes de Venise wines are the only Muscat-based wine in the Rhône outside Clairette de Die. They are made only from Muscat blanc a Petit Grains grape, the finest in the Muscat family of grapes. These wines are mostly white (84%) with some red (1%),  and rosé (15%), the latter two being from Muscat Noir, a color mutation of Muscat blanc.   Muscat has been grown in Beaumes de Venise since 600 BC and today, the grapes grow on warm, sandy soils on mainly south-facing slopes. Considered the most elegant Muscat Vin Doux Naturel in the world, the wines are made through the process of mutage, fortification with pure grape spirit after the grapes ferment to 5 to 10% alcohol. This process leaves sugar from the grapes in the wine, making them “naturally” sweet.   The style of Muscat de Beaumes de Venise ranges from heavier and higher in alcohol to lighter with more delicate flavors. Muscat de Beaumes de Venise has intoxicating aromas and flavors like white flowers, citrus, pears, peach, tropical fruit like mango or lychee, honey, and even grapey notes. The wines are sweet with acidity and a very long finish, but the exact flavors and combination of acidity, alcohol, and sugar are dependent on site and producer. There is so much to explore!   Muscat de Beaumes de Venise is great with food... Muscat de Beaumes de Venise is great as an aperitif if it is a lighter style or, with, after or as dessert if it is heavier. The wine goes really well with Asian food –spicy Chinese or Thai and Indian are ideal.  It's a great gift to bring to a host – it will wow the crowd for its delicacy, versatility and unique profile!   Photo:  Courtesy of Beaumes de Venise AOC All the Beaumes de Venise wines are excellent and are fantastic value for money. The reds will become a staple in your weekly drinking and you'll have so much to choose from as you pick wines from different soils and expressions from different producers. The whites will be your new guilty pleasure. Thank you again to the appellations of Beaumes de Venise for the educational partnership and financial support for this show!  Please visit the AOC's site for more information on Beaumes de Venise! Photo: Courtesy of Beaumes de Venise AOC   Photo: Dentelles de Montmirail, Getty Images This podcast and post are part of a paid partnership with Beaumes de Venise.

In today's episode, Zack has 30 minutes to become an expert on... Who Really Wrote Shakespeare's Plays! William Shakespeare, that is! The man, the myth, the legend! Emphasis on myth here, because we dove into whether Shakespeare actually wrote all of the writing attributed to him! Zack dove into three big Shakespiracies -the Oxfordian theory, the Baconian theory, and the Marlovian theory. As much as we generally poo poo-ed these ideas, you have to respect how intense and powerful the names sound. Whether Shakespeare's plays were actually written by Edward de Vere, Sir Francis Bacon, Christopher Marlowe, or William Shakespeare himself, this was a really fun ride and an interesting conspiracy the ponder! Highlights Include: - A faked death?! - Lost years (due to twins) - A Mark Twain cameo Follow on instagram @30minuteexpertpodcast and twitter @30minexpertpod Send us your expertise at 30minuteexpertpodcast@gmail.com And please rate and review! Podcast artwork by Rick Radvansky Music by Jake Radvansky  

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. Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at www.dontquillthepodcast.com  Presented by the Shakespeare Oxford Fellowship. Learn more at www.shakespeareoxfordfellowship.org  Don't Quill the Messenger is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. For more great podcasts visit www.dragonwagonradio.com

Steven welcomes Mark Andre Alexander, organizational management and development expert, 35-year Oxfordian, and curator of the Shakespeare Authorship Sourcebook to the program to discuss the contents of the popular site and its importance to understanding thee works of Shakespeare. www.sourcetext.com Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at www.dontquillthepodcast.com  Presented by the Shakespeare Oxford Fellowship. Learn more at www.shakespeareoxfordfellowship.org  Don't Quill the Messenger is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. For more great podcasts visit www.dragonwagonradio.com

In our third-most popular episode of the season so far, John discusses the Oxfordian case for Shakespeare with fellow Oxfordian Steven Sabel, an actor, director, and host of the podcast Don't Quill the Messenger. Steven explains why he's convinced the work of the greatest writer in the history of the English language can only truly be understood in the context of the life of their true author, Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford.

Steven welcomes Dublin-based lawyer, Rosemary O'Loughlin, to the series to discuss her discovery of what she believes are Oxfordian allusions contained within Irish playwright Brian Friel's play, "Translations." Rosemary is also the winner of the 2019 "Who Wrote Shakespeare?" Video Contest, as well as one of the social media managers of the De Vere Society in the United Kingdom. She and Steven also explore the importance of social media to the Shakespeare Authorship Question. Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at www.dontquillthepodcast.com  Presented by the Shakespeare Oxford Fellowship. Learn more at www.shakespeareoxfordfellowship.org  Don't Quill the Messenger is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. For more great podcasts visit www.dragonwagonradio.com

All the way from the Turks and Caicos Islands, Steven talks with international listener, Clare Jaget (aka Quiller Clare), about how she became an Oxfordian, discovered our show, and what it was like to arrange a gathering of friends to hear a presentation on the Shakespeare Authorship Question. It was indeed a dinner party to remember. Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at www.dontquillthepodcast.com  Presented by the Shakespeare Oxford Fellowship. Learn more at www.shakespeareoxfordfellowship.org  Don't Quill the Messenger is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. For more great podcasts visit www.dragonwagonradio.com

In honor of "Shakespeare's" "birthday", a bonus mini-episode featuring a conversation between John and Our Fake History host Sebastian Major discussing the Oxfordian authorship case.

In this episode, John dares to take on something he seldom does on his own podcast - talking about something he believes to be true: that centuries of confusion (sometimes deliberate, sometimes not) have given history the wrong "William Shakespeare". In this episode, Steven Sabel, an accomplished actor, director, host of the podcast Don't Quill the Messenger, and Podcast and Community Outreach Director at the Shakespeare Oxford Fellowship (of which John is a member) discusses the Oxfordian case, why he's convinced, and how the work of the greatest author in the history of the English language can only truly be understood in the context of the life of their true author, Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford. Check out Steven's excellent podcast, Don't Quill the Messenger Learn more about the Oxfordian case at the Shakespeare Oxford Fellowship More about Steven on his Facebook page

The Divinity Of Man - Alexander Waugh www.youtube.com/channel/UCHN7SCKlsa9lPYJmqqQ2uIg Alexander Evelyn Michael Waugh (born 1963) is an English writer, critic, and journalist. Among other books, he has written Fathers and Sons: The Autobiography of a Family (2004), about five generations of his own family, and The House of Wittgenstein: A Family at War (2008) about the Wittgenstein family. He is an advocate of the Oxfordian theory, the notion that Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford was the real author of the works of William Shakespeare. Audio taken from: https://youtu.be/fCJ4wkaWljo

Steven welcomes guest Alex McNeill to the podcast to discuss his nearly three decades of involvement with the Oxfordian movement, McNeill's analysis of the Shakespeare Authorship Question as a trained lawyer, and how much the absence of evidence can reveal to an objective enquiring mind. Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at www.dontquillthepodcast.com  Presented by the Shakespeare Oxford Fellowship. Learn more at www.shakespeareoxfordfellowship.org  Don't Quill the Messenger is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. For more great podcasts visit www.dragonwagonradio.com

Dr. Earl Showerman and host Steven Sabel record a DQTM episode during the SOF livestream online Shakespeare Authorship Symposium. The focus of their discussion if the research of Ramon Jimenez, who has a featured piece in the 22nd annual peer reviewed The Oxfordian 22, just recently released. Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at www.dontquillthepodcast.com  Presented by the Shakespeare Oxford Fellowship. Learn more at www.shakespeareoxfordfellowship.org  Don't Quill the Messenger is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. For more great podcasts visit www.dragonwagonradio.com

Dr. Roger Stritmatter, full professor of humanities at Coppin State University and leading Oxfordian, returns to the series to discuss dealing with the Oxfraudsters and other Stratfordian orthodox communities who can react with virulence against the Shakespeare Authorship Question. Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at www.dontquillthepodcast.com  Presented by the Shakespeare Oxford Fellowship. Learn more at www.shakespeareoxfordfellowship.org  Don't Quill the Messenger is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. For more great podcasts visit www.dragonwagonradio.com

Filmmaker Cheryl Eagan-Donovan returns to update host Steven Sabel on the global release of her Oxfordian documentary, and share information about her next projects, including a new book titled, "Shakespeare Auteur." Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at www.dontquillthepodcast.com  Presented by the Shakespeare Oxford Fellowship. Learn more at www.shakespeareoxfordfellowship.org  Don't Quill the Messenger is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. For more great podcasts visit www.dragonwagonradio.com

Hunkered down in Nashville Tennessee, Steve speaks with Paul about their shared admiration of Studs Turkel, and Steve’s love for fellow songwriter and performing artist Bob Dylan. Steve was in NYC as it began to shut down for quarantine, and witnessed the very sudden closure of Broadway, including the Public Theater, where he was working the play Coal Country.  “culture has been one of the first things to go in NYC”. They also talk of his new album “Ghosts Of West Virginia” due for release on May 22nd. Steve is a protege of legendary songwriters Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark. He quickly became a master storyteller in his own right, with his songs being recorded by Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Joan Baez, Emmylou Harris, The Pretenders, and countless others.  1986 saw the release of his debut record, Guitar Town, which shot to number one on the country charts and is now regarded as a classic of the Americana genre.

Steven is joined by his wife, Annie, and Dr. Earl Showerman to honor the passing of colleague, friend, and Prince of the Oxfordian Revolution, Tom Regnier who we lost this month from complications due to Covid-19. Also, fellow Oxfordians share their thoughts and pay respects to the former president of the Shakespeare Oxford Fellowship, and past Oxfordian of the Year.

On this day in Tudor history, 12th April 1550, in the reign of King Edward VI, courtier and poet, Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford, was born. In today's talk, Tudor history author Claire Ridgway introduces Edward de Vere, Earl of Oxford, and talks about his not-so-nice personality, the Oxfordian theory regarding the works of William Shakespeare, and the idea that Oxford was actually Elizabeth I's son by Thomas Seymour. Also on this day in Tudor history, 12th April 1533, Anne Boleyn made her very first public appearance as King Henry VIII's official queen consort. She didn’t half set tongues wagging when she processed to mass accompanied by 60 ladies and dressed to the nines. Find out more in last year’s video - https://youtu.be/3vKjaT3H1Kc  Further reading on Edward de Vere, Earl of Oxford:https://theotherpages.org/poems/poem-uv.html#vere https://www.poemhunter.com/edward-de-vere/ “Oxford: Son of Queen Elizabeth I” by Paul Streitzhttp://shakespeareoxfordfellowship.org/ https://doubtaboutwill.org/ https://shakespeareauthorship.com/ 

Former physics teacher, now thespian of the stage and converted Oxfordian, native Brit Tom Woosnam, shares his story with with Steven. Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at www.dontquillthepodcast.com  Presented by the Shakespeare Oxford Fellowship. Learn more at www.shakespeareoxfordfellowship.org  Don't Quill the Messenger is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. For more great podcasts visit www.dragonwagonradio.com

EPISODE #355 THE REAL SHAKESPEARE Richard speaks with an author and independent scholar about the likelihood that the plays and poems attributed to William Shakespeare were written by the nobleman Edward de Vere, the 17th Earl of Oxford. GUEST: Katherine Chiljan  is an independent scholar who has studied the Shakespeare authorship question since 1985. She debated the subject with English professors at the Smithsonian Institution in 2003. Her book "Shakespeare Suppressed" (2011, reprinted 2016) earned her an award for distinguished scholarship at Concordia University in 2012. Chiljan edited Letters and Poems of Edward,Earl of Oxford (1998), contributed to Contested Year (2016), and has written several articles in Oxfordian publications.  She is the author of Shakespeare Suppressed: The Uncensored Truth about Shakespeare and His Works.   PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!! Strange Planet's Fullscript Dispensary- an online service offering hundreds of professional supplement brands, personal care items, essential oils, pet care products and much more. Nature Grade, Science Made!  C60EVO.COM The Secret is out about this powerful anti-oxidant. The Purest C60 available is ESS60.  Buy Direct from the SourceUse the Code RS1SPEC for special discount. Change and Formula 13 TeasAll Organic, No Caffeine, Non GMO!  More Energy!  Order now, use the code 'unlimited' and your first purchase ships for free.

Steven is flying solo in this very unique episode of Don't Quill the Messenger to discuss his personal library and the books within in that he feels are the most important to the Oxfordian movement. Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at www.dontquillthepodcast.com Presented by the Shakespeare Oxford Fellowship. Learn more at www.shakespeareoxfordfellowship.org Don't Quill the Messenger is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. For more great podcasts visit www.dragonwagonradio.com

Steven welcomes his wife, Annie, back to the program to discuss some of the roles they both hope to play on stage some day, and the Oxfordian connections to those roles which make them more attractive to an actor's sense of the autobiographical nature of them. Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at www.dontquillthepodcast.com Presented by the Shakespeare Oxford Fellowship. Learn more at www.shakespeareoxfordfellowship.org Don't Quill the Messenger is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. For more great podcasts visit www.dragonwagonradio.com

Steven welcomes his wife, Shakespearean actress Annie Freeman Sabel, to the program to describe what it was like to marry an Oxfordian, and share her personal journey with the Shakespeare Authorship Question. Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at www.dontquillthepodcast.com Presented by the Shakespeare Oxford Fellowship. Learn more at www.shakespeareoxfordfellowship.org Don't Quill the Messenger is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. For more great podcasts visit www.dragonwagonradio.com

Steven welcomes actors Hilary Weintraub & Alex Wendel into the studio! Hilary and Alex aren't just any actors, though - they've both been in Shakespeare plays that Steven himself directed! What's it like being an actor for an authorship enthusiast director? How does it affect an actor's process or performance? All those questions will be answered and many many more! Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at www.dontquillthepodcast.com Presented by the Shakespeare Oxford Fellowship. Learn more at www.shakespeareoxfordfellowship.org Don't Quill the Messenger is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. For more great podcasts visit www.dragonwagonradio.com

O Shakespeare, Shakespeare! Wherefore art thou Shakespeare? Who wrote all those plays and sonnets? Was The Bard a big phony? If he didn't write them than who did? How do you spell bacon??? Tune in this week to the answer to these questions and more.  We're now on Instagram! follow us on Twitter @crackpotpodcast, Like us on FaceBook CrackpotPodcast@gmail.com or call 612-888-3090  

O Shakespeare, Shakespeare! Wherefore art thou Shakespeare? Who wrote all those plays and sonnets? Was The Bard a big phony? If he didn't write them than who did? How do you spell bacon??? Tune in this week to the answer to these questions and more.  We're now on Instagram! follow us on Twitter @crackpotpodcast, Like us on FaceBook CrackpotPodcast@gmail.com or call 612-888-3090

Special guest host and international educator, Patricia Carrelli, puts Steven in the hot seat, and asks him about what it is like to direct Shakespeare plays from an Oxfordian position! How does knowledge of the details of Edward de Vere's life that are so deeply reflected in the plays effect the way he directs and works with his actors? Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at www.dontquillthepodcast.com Presented by the Shakespeare Oxford Fellowship. Learn more at www.shakespeareoxfordfellowship.org Don't Quill the Messenger is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. For more great podcasts visit www.dragonwagonradio.com

“The fraud of men was ever so / Since summer first was leafy” — Balthasar’s song, Much Ado About Nothing In episode six, we look at that vexing question of whether or not Will Shakespeare was a complete and utter conman. We’ll follow those who dug up rivers, cracked codes, turned to grave-robbing, or occasionally just wrote really, really long books to find the answer. We’ll hear from Mark Twain, Sigmund Freud, William Wordsworth, and learn some surprising theories as to why Queen Elizabeth I was the Virgin Queen (or was she…?). It’s a journey from the 1560s to our era and back again, and somehow I manage to bring up Golden Girls, England’s greatest treasure hunt, George W. Bush and Dame Agatha Christie! Confused? You still will be after listening, but I hope you’ll enjoy this incredibly long investigation of the madness that is the authorship question. You can find me on Facebook, Twitter, or by email at podcastshakespeare@gmail.com. You can listen to the podcast at iTunes or download direct from Libsyn. We also have a Spotify playlist, which will be updated each week as we work through the plays. The website for the podcast is https://podcastshakespeare.com/. On the website, you will find an evolving bibliography. Contents 00:00 - Introduction / searching for Shakespeare 09:33 - Delia Bacon / candidate Sir Francis Bacon 24:50 - Mark Twain / Ignatius Donnelly, codebreaker 35:05 - Dr. Owen's machine / Mrs. Gallup and Mr. Arensberg 41:45 - J. Thomas Looney / candidate Edward De Vere, Earl of Oxford 1:04:40 - Other candidates / Christopher Marlowe 1:09:35 - Oxford gets another chance / "Anonymous" 1:13:41 - The "Masquerade" connection 1:18:49 - William Shakespeare 1:37:38 - The enduring appeal of theories / My theories 1:47:15 - The "Declaration of Reasonable Doubt" / hail and farewell Links mentioned: Due to the nature of the episode, I have done a separate permanent Authorship page at https://podcastshakespeare.com/further-reading/the-authorship-question/. Some links below. SIR FRANCIS BACON (1561 – 1626) on Wikipedia John Aubrey’s biography and details of his death in Brief Lives (1693) The Francis Bacon Society (“Baconiana”) Supporters of Bacon Delia Salter Bacon (1811 – 1859): at Wikipedia “William Shakespeare and His Plays: An Enquiry Concerning Them” in Putnam’s Monthly Magazine of American literature, science and art, Issue 37, January 1856 The Philosophy of the Plays of Shakespeare Unfolded, 1857 Nina Baym, “Delia Bacon: Hawthorne’s Last Heroine“ Nathaniel Hawthorne, “Recollections of a Gifted Woman” in The Atlantic Monthly, January 1863 Ralph Waldo Emerson, unpublished letter to George P. Putnam regarding Delia Bacon, published by Vivian C. Hopkins in the New England Quarterly, vol 33 no 4, Dec 1960 (JSTOR access required) Catherine E. Beecher, Truth Stranger than Fiction (1850) comments on the Bacon/MacWhorter affair without using names Walt Whitman,“Shakespeare Bacon’s Cipher” Ignatius Donnelly, The Great Cryptogram (1888) Elizabeth Ward Gallup: The Bi-Lateral Cypher (1910) The Tragedy of Anne Boleyn, being a discovery of the ciphered play of Sir Francis Bacon inside the Shakespeare First Folio (1911) [see also, this article on the play at Anne Boleyn Novels] Dr. Orville Ward Owen, Sir Francis Bacon’s Cipher Story (1893-95) Mark Twain, Is Shakespeare Dead? (1909) Henry W. Fisher, Abroad with Mark Twain and Eugene Field, Tales they told to a fellow correspondent, (1922) – see page 49 for Twain and Fisher’s anecdote Queen Elizabeth being a man. Walter Conrad Arensberg: The Cryptography of Shakespeare -(1922) see also The Cryptography of Dante – (1921) EDWARD DE VERE, 17TH EARL OF OXFORD (1550 – 1604) at Wikipedia Poems at Wikisource Family tree and the famous fart anecdote of James Aubrey “Renunciation” poem from Palgrave’s Golden Treasury, ed. Francis T. Palgrave, 1875 Supporters of Oxford John Thomas Looney (1870 – 1944) at Wikipedia The Church of Humanity Shakespeare Identified in Edward De Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford (1920) The De Vere Society of Great Britain The Shakespeare Oxford Fellowship Why I Became an Oxfordian at the “Shakespeare Authorship Sourcebook” Charlton Ogburn: The Mysterious William Shakespeare: The Myth and the Reality (1984) “The Man Who Shakespeare Was Not (and who he was)“, Harvard Magazine, November 1974 Michael Brame and Galina Propova, Shakespeare’s Fingerprints (2002), discussed in Washington University News, January 23, 2003 Percy Allen, Life Story of Edward De Vere (1932) Trailer for Anonymous, directed by Roland Emmerich (2011) GENERAL DOUBT The Declaration of Reasonable Doubt Hester Dowden, the medium who apparently confirmed both Bacon and Oxford had written the plays, at different times – at Wikipedia. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (1564 – 1616) The First Folio at the Bodleian online Shakespeare suing for minor debts – at ShakespeareDocumented.org The Shakespeare Authorship Page – a vital resource David Kathman: “Why I Am Not An Oxfordian“, originally published in The Elizabethan Review, at the Shakespeare Authorship Page “Shakespeare’s Eulogies“ at the Shakespeare Authorship Page “Dating the Tempest“ “How We Know That Shakespeare Wrote Shakespeare: The Historical Facts“ with Tom Reedy James Shapiro, Contested Will: Who Wrote Shakespeare? (2010) Irvin Leigh Matus, “The Case for Shakespeare“, The Atlantic, October 1991 Samuel Schoenbaum, Shakespeare’s Lives, 1970 William F. Friedman & Elizebeth Smith Friedman: Wikipedia: He | She The Shakespeare Ciphers Examined, Cambridge, 1957 Ralph Waldo Emerson, Representative Men – chapter 6 “Shakespeare or the Poet” (1850) Terry Ross, “The Code that Failed: Testing a Bacon-Shakespeare Cipher“ at The Shakespeare Authorship Page Don Foster: Elegy for WS, reviewed in The Observer, June 2002 The moot trials of Shakespeare: 1987 trial – at PBS 1987 trial – the New York Times A 1993 trial at the Boston American Bar Association – at PBS Giles Dawson and Laetitia Kennedy-Skipton, The Survival of Manuscripts, from Elizabethan Handwriting, 1500-1650: A Manual, W.W. Norton & Co, 1966 at The Shakespeare Authorship Site Muriel St Clare Byrne, “The Social Background“, in A Companion to Shakespeare Studies, page 190, edited by Harley Granville Barker and G.B Harrison (1934) William Wordsworth, Scorn not the Sonnet (c. 1807) Robert Browning, House (1876) Robert Bell Wheler: Historical Account of the Birth Place of Shakespeare (1806) CHRISTOPHER MARLOWE (1564 – 1593) Marlovian theory of authorship MISCELLANEOUS CANDIDATES Wikipedia’s list of 87 (at July 2018) Robert Frazer, Silent Shakespeare (1915) PDF Gilbert Slater, The Seven Shakespeares (1913) Michaelangelo Florio, aka Crollalanza Roger Manners, Earl of Rutland, in Claud Walter Skyes’ Alias William Shakespeare, Aldor, 1947 Henry Neville, a very peculiar theory – with Tom Veal’s response OTHER LINKS QUOTED Catullus, Poem 5 Kit Williams’ Masquerade John Keats’ Lamia Aeschylus’ Eumenides Clips: Sergei Prokofiev, “Montagues and Capulets”, from Romeo and Juliet (ballet), 1935 Franz Schubert, Im Fruhling, D.882 performed by Barbara Hendricks Gerald Finzi, Love’s Labour’s Lost, op. 28: Dance, Aurora Orchestra conducted by Nicholas Collon Gaetano Donizetti, Overture to Roberto Devereux (feat. God Save the Queen), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras John Dowland, Galliard for the Queen and Robert Dudley Hakan Parkman, “Take, O Take These Lips Away” (Madrigal) from 3 Shakespeare Songs, sung by Singer Pur choir “Bonny Peggy Ramsey” (traditional) performed by Tom Kines on Songs from Shakespeare’s Plays and Popular Songs of Shakespeare’s Time Ambroise Thomas, Hamlet (1868), 1994 recording, London Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Antonio de Almeida: Thomas Hampson (Hamlet) – singing part of his “Doubt not that I love” letter June Anderson (Ophélie) – Ophélie’s mad scene and death, Act IV