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Sam continues his search for Shakespeare by exploring the life events and accomplishments of the most popular alternative to William Shakespeare: Edward De Vere, the 17th Earl of Oxford.

Sam gives his list of The Top 10 Favorite Movies of 2025. Enjoy !!!

In this episode Sam explores the theory that Francis Bacon is the author and playwright Shakespeare. Along the way : secret marriages, possible murder and more !!!

Sam gives his annual list of his ten favorite movies of 2024.

Sam continues his search for Shakespeare by discussing the Essex rebellion and the drama of the court of Queen Elizabeth 1.

In this episode Sam begins a series about the debate over who wrote the “ works of Shakespeare.”

This is Sam’s annual top 10 list of movies from the previous year.

Sam looks at Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling and the man himself.

Sam looks at the artist Michelangelo, his beginnings, his biography, his rivalry with Da Vinci and a present day controversy.

Sam gives an update about the progress of the story is podcast. He also discusses watching the Hillsong and Shiny Happy People Documentaries.

Sam gives an update about the podcast and talks about the state of TV.

Sam gives his top ten favorite movies of 2022.

Sam looks at how and why Leonardo Da Vinci painted the Last of Supper. He finishes the season by answering the question can art stand alone ?

Sam looks at the life, work and habits of Leonardo Da Vinci and sees how you could be like this “ one of a kind “ figure in history.

Sam looks at what a religious statue from today has to do with a specific time in the life of the artist Vincent Van Gogh.

The Greenbook is an award winning film about an unlikely friendship. But did they get everything right? Find out on this episode.

Sam looks at Richard Nixon, Bill Clinton, Elia Kazan and the question should someone be defined by their worst moment?

Sam takes you on a trip of Boston, New York and Washington DC.

The conclusion of the series on dissenting opinions. This episode looks at Martin Luther, his 95 theses and his dark side.

This episode continues our series on the importance of dissent and the freedom of thought in society. Specifically looking at Galileo and his confrontation with the Catholic Church.

This episode starts a series on the importance of dissent in education, science and religion. This episode focuses on Socrates and educational integrity.

Sam looks at the events of Daniel Day Lewis’s dramatic exit from the role of Hamlet. The real life drama of Ian Charleson taking over the role and Charleson’s own personal challenge.

Sam looks behind the scenes of Richard Burton’s 1964 Broadway production of Hamlet and examines the emotional challenge of playing Hamlet.

Sam begins a series looking at the Shakespearean role Hamlet. The challenge of the role, real life stories of those who played the role and what it teaches us about ourselves. This episode focuses on the actor John Barrymore and the topic of mental health.

Sam asks the question “ Do we remember our heroes?” While looking back at Jon Stewart’s trip to Washington on behalf of 9/11 first responders.