Much Ado About the AQ

Joe Payne
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English Teachers Dr. Christian Taylor and Field Commander (ret.) Joe Payne introduce you to the Authorship Question of Shakespeare - who actually was the 'Bard of Avon'? Is it a conspiracy theory? Is that necessarily a bad thing? Tune in and find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. 11/15/2024

    Much Ado About the AQ - Episode 11

    Apologies for the delay - we're back! We continue with our breakdown of Stanley Wells' book, 'What was Shakespeare Really Like?' You can buy it here: https://shorturl.at/qOk1p (please don't). Intro music created by me this time! Graphic by Ian Bishop (@eeniebish on Twitter and Instagram) Contact us on muchadoabouttheaq@Gmail.com If we get 100 likes, Christian will record a diss track about Sir Stanley... (I have not asked him about this) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. 07/18/2024

    Much Ado About the AQ - Episode 10

    WE'RE BACK, BABY! Herein, Christian mostly goes through his Twitter feed, and we mine Sir Stanley Wells' Book 'What was Shakespeare Really Like?' You can buy it here: https://shorturl.at/qOk1p (please don't). Intro music created by me this time! Graphic by Ian Bishop (@eeniebish on Twitter and Instagram) Contact us on muchadoabouttheaq@Gmail.com If we get 100 likes, Christian will record a diss track about Sir Stanley... (I have not asked him about this) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. 03/03/2024

    Episode 9 - The Ros Barber Interview

    Wherein we have the great pleasure to speak to noted Marlovian Dr. Ros Barber, who puts us right on a few things. Thanks to Ian (@eenybish on Instagram) for the new logo. Thanks this week to nautcosmo for the intro and Nesrality for the new theme tune. Email us at muchadoabouttehaq@gmail.com Twitter: Joe (the "short, bald one"): @Godofchicken Christian: @aq_anon76486 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. 03/03/2024

    Episode 8 - The Winkler Interview

    In this episode, we interview the wonderful Elizabeth Winkler, author of 'Shakespeare Was a Woman and Other Heresies' - available now! Follow her on Twitter etc. @elizwinkler Thanks to Ian (@eenybish on Instagram) for the new logo. Thanks this week to nautcosmo for the intro and Nesrality for the new theme tune. Email us at muchadoabouttehaq@gmail.com Twitter: Joe (the "short, bald one"): @Godofchicken Christian: @aq_anon76486 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. 01/05/2024

    Episode 7 The Ed

    We're back with more nonsense, this time ending the De Vere analysis for now - exciting stuff! Thanks to Ian (@eenybish on Instagram) for the new logo. Thanks this week to nautcosmo for the intro and Nesrality for the new theme tune. Email us at muchadoabouttehaq@gmail.com Twitter: Joe (the "short, bald one"): @Godofchicken Christian: @aq_anon76486 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. 11/17/2023

    Episode 6 - De Vere Part 3: An Ed-itorial decision

    The Much Ado About the AQ team is back with more Oxfordian facts and speculation. We mention a few of our fantastic contacts from the last week, then continue to delve into the inexplicably huge number of links between De Vere and the works of Shakespeare. Thanks this week to nautcosmo for the intro and Nesrality for the new theme tune. Email us at muchadoabouttehaq@gmail.com Twitter: Joe (the "short, bald one"): @Godofchicken Christian: @aq_anon76486 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. 11/10/2023

    Episode 5 - Earl of Oxford Part 2

    We're back! Following computer troubles, we return with episode 4.5, as we continue to count down evidence in favour of Edward de Vere, the Earl of Oxford. We also implore people to be a bit nicer, and invite applications to join us for a piece of audio drama! Thanks this week to Stu for the intro and Nesrality for the new theme tune. Email us at muchadoabouttehaq@gmail.com Twitter: Joe (the "short, bald one"): @Godofchicken Christian: @aq_anon76486 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. 09/09/2023

    Episode 4 - Edward de Sheer audacity of these people!

    We're back, post-summer, with some more EXPLOSIVE content! And by explosive, I mean we're going through a bunch of facts about Edward de Vere, and why he's Shakespeare. This is part 1 of what will essentially be a three-parter. If you want to find us on Twitter, I, Joe, the shorter, balder one, am @godofchicken (I'm the one who doesn't want to argue on Twitter), and Christian is @aq_anon76486 (he does like to argue on Twitter). Many thanks to 'Dragons After Dark' for today's intro read. Get in touch with us on Twitter or via muchadoabouttheaq@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  9. 08/03/2023

    Episode 3 - Is this a true crime podcast?

    In the continued adventures of Dr. Christian Taylor and Not-a-doctor-yet Joe Payne, we explore the local lad and candidate for the Shakespeare authorship, Christopher Marlowe, with a keen focus on his death. We also recommend Peter Hodges' 'Hidden in Plain Sight' podcast for an even more heavy focus on what happened to Marlowe. With thanks to Pascal for the intro music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  10. 07/21/2023

    Episode 2 - Doublet Entendre

    Here in episode 2, we dive into the famous picture of Shakespeare - but is it Shakspere? With thanks today to Oliver Latham for the intro, and Harry Gove for the new intro music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  11. 07/13/2023

    Episode 1 - What is the AQ Anyway?

    In this opening episode, we introduce you to the very basics of the AQ, why we research it and who the major players are in the AQ world. Questions? Feedback? Email muchadoabouttheaq@gmail.com or find Joe (the short one) on Twitter @godofchicken Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • 11 Episodes

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About

English Teachers Dr. Christian Taylor and Field Commander (ret.) Joe Payne introduce you to the Authorship Question of Shakespeare - who actually was the 'Bard of Avon'? Is it a conspiracy theory? Is that necessarily a bad thing? Tune in and find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Joe Payne
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Joe Payne
  • Show Website
    Much Ado About the AQ