Don't Quill the Messenger: Shakespeare Authorship Explored

Returning guest Cheryl Eagan-Donovan sits down with Roger Stritmatter and Charles Boynton to talk all about sex! Specifically how much sex is alluded to within the 154 Shakespeare Sonnets and what it tells us about their author. Support the show by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/dontquillthemessenger and picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at www.dontquillthepodcast.com Don't Quill the Messenger is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. For more great podcasts visit www.dragonwagonradio.com

John Shahan of the Shakespeare Authorship Coalition joins Steven to discuss the famous Declaration of Reasonable Doubt, "Shakespeare Beyond Doubt?" and building scrutiny of the obfuscation perpetuated by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. Support the show by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/dontquillthemessenger and picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at www.dontquillthepodcast.com Don't Quill the Messenger is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. For more great podcasts visit www.dragonwagonradio.com

Guests Julie Sandys Bianchi, Robert Meyers, and Hank Whittemore discuss the historical implications of the misidentification of the true author of the Shakespearean canon. Support the show by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/dontquillthemessenger and picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at www.dontquillthepodcast.com Don't Quill the Messenger is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. For more great podcasts visit www.dragonwagonradio.com

Jake Lloyd Bacon, an actor and award-winning filmmaker, teams up with writer and poet Alexandra Hoey to dive into the enigmatic Shakespeare authorship question. They share their backgrounds and favorite plays, sparking a vibrant discussion about authorship theories, pseudonyms, and the historical context of Shakespeare's works. The duo questions why romanticized narratives persist and explore the intriguing candidates for the real author, adding layers of complexity to the literary mystery. Their curiosity makes the topic accessible and engaging for newcomers.

Documentary filmmaker Cheryl Eagan-Donovan, known for her film on Edward de Vere, dives into the intriguing world of Shakespearean authorship. She shares her transition from writer to filmmaker, her fascination with De Vere after a Harvard class, and the liberal atmosphere of Venice that shaped his work. Cheryl delves into themes of bisexuality in the sonnets and how De Vere's personal experiences mirror the plays. With insights on guerrilla filmmaking in Italy and the challenges of making Oxfordian documentaries, she reveals the complexities of storytelling in this fascinating narrative.

Master Scholar Earl Showerman, Theater Professor Theresa Lauricella, and writer and Greek Mythology enthusiast host of the podcast Mythunderstood, Paul Bianchi, discuss Shakespeare's greater Greek and how the author may have had a better understanding of it then we have been led to believe. Influence of the Greek masters can be found throughout the Shakespearean canon. Support the show by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/dontquillthemessenger and picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at www.dontquillthepodcast.com Don't Quill the Messenger is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. For more great podcasts visit www.dragonwagonradio.com

We're joined by Bonner Miller Cutting and Professor Don Rubin to discuss the quirky details of the last will and testament of the man from Stratford. Support the show by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/dontquillthemessenger and picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at www.dontquillthepodcast.com Don't Quill the Messenger is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. For more great podcasts visit www.dragonwagonradio.com

We welcome back special guest Bryan Wildenthal, along with fellow legal eagles Tom Regnier and Mark Andre Alexander to discuss Shakespeare's mastery of the law. Support the show by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/dontquillthemessenger and picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at www.dontquillthepodcast.com Don't Quill the Messenger is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. For more great podcasts visit www.dragonwagonradio.com

Our first guest Bryan Wildenthal joins Steven to help introduce the Shakespeare Authorship Question; its foundations, and the meteoric rise of a top candidate as the true writer. Support the show by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/dontquillthemessenger and picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at www.dontquillthepodcast.com Don't Quill the Messenger is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. For more great podcasts visit www.dragonwagonradio.com

Theatrical Producer/Director/Actor Steven Sabel introduces you to literary history's greatest mystery and tells you what to expect on Don't Quill the Messenger. Subscribe now and we'll see you for the first episode Wednesday, January 16th! Get 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