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Don't Quill the Messenger: Shakespeare Authorship Explored

Don't Quill the Messenger: Shakespeare Authorship Explored

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Was the name signed to the world's most famous plays and poems a pseudonym? Was the man from Stratford that history attributed the work to even capable of writing them? Join Theatrical Actor/Writer/Director and Shakespeare connoisseur Steven Sabel as he welcomes a variety of guests to explore literary history's greatest mystery… Who was the writer behind the pen name "William Shakespeare?" Part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network.Dragon Wagon Radio Art World
Episodes
  • "Fixing" Shakespeare?

    "Fixing" Shakespeare?
    Apr 17 2026

    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.

    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: Clare Jaget, Courtney L, David Neufer, Deduce, Earl Showerman, Edward Henke, Ellen Swanson, Frank Lawler, Garrett Jackson, Heidi, James Warren, Jen Swan, John Creider, John Eddings, Jon Foss, Kara Elizabeth Martin, Michael Hannigan, Neal Riesterer, Patricia Carrelli, quizzi, Richard Wood, Sandi Boney, Sheila Kethley, Stephen Hopkins, Teacher Mallory, Tim Norman, Tim Price, 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
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    1 hr and 53 mins
  • The Concept of Injustice: "Were it not against our laws"

    The Concept of Injustice: "Were it not against our laws"
    Apr 3 2026

    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.

    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: Clare Jaget, Courtney L, David Neufer, Deduce, Earl Showerman, Edward Henke, Ellen Swanson, Frank Lawler, Garrett Jackson, Heidi, James Warren, Jen Swan, John Creider, John Eddings, Jon Foss, Kara Elizabeth Martin, Michael Hannigan, Neal Riesterer, Patricia Carrelli, quizzi, Richard Wood, Sandi Boney, Sheila Kethley, Stephen Hopkins, Teacher Mallory, Tim Norman, Tim Price, 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
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • The Rape of Princess Elizabeth

    The Rape of Princess Elizabeth
    Mar 20 2026

    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.

    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: Clare Jaget, Courtney L, David Neufer, Deduce, Earl Showerman, Edward Henke, Ellen Swanson, Frank Lawler, Garrett Jackson, Heidi, James Warren, Jen Swan, John Creider, John Eddings, Jon Foss, Kara Elizabeth Martin, Michael Hannigan, Neal Riesterer, Patricia Carrelli, quizzi, Richard Wood, Sandi Boney, Sheila Kethley, Stephen Hopkins, Teacher Mallory, Tim Norman, Tim Price, 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
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    1 hr and 19 mins
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So grateful for the QUALITY of this podcast. Aside from its fascinating topic, the authorship question, it’s cleanly produced. There are other podcasts on this or related subjects I simply can’t tolerate they are so top heavy with boilerplate, pleas for cash or reviews, ads, or horrible audio. Steven hosts a sparkling hour of smart talk. I can’t recommend it highly enough especially if you are an Oxfordian brave enough to contemplate the Prince Tudor Theory.

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Give is a listen if you love a good mystery, are a history fan, or just love a good story.

This is consistently my go-to podcast.

It's not only highly entertaining and informative, but never stops peaking my interest in this amazing mystery.

The host is well informed, kind, and a great conversationalist with the scholars, authors, and guests in general (and some can be kind of tricky to deal with) they have on each episode. My favorite have been the ones with Bonner, Hank, Earl, Rodger, and the one with Catherine Chiljan. Fascinating.

I'm so glad this exists for all us Quillers out there - not only as a safe space to ask questions and research new discoveries, but to know there is a community of people who share in the love of Shake-speare's magnificent works.

One of the greats

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