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."

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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