

Don't Quill the Messenger: Shakespeare Authorship Explored
Dragon Wagon Radio
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.
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.
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Feb 9, 2024 • 1h 33min
Learning From Monstrous Adversaries
Steven welcomes New Zealander Dean Bradley from the Antipodes to discuss his foray into the world of debate with the Oxfraudsters; how he approached the fray; what he gleaned from the exchange; and a new theory he has developed regarding 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: Brent Evans & Patty Henson, Bryan Wildenthal, Clare Jaget, Daniel Cowan, David Neufer, David R Klausmeyer, Dean Bradley, Edward Henke, Ellen Swanson, Frank Lawler, James Gutierrez, James Warren, Jaymie, Jen S, John Creider, John Eddings, John Guarnaccia, Jon Foss, Luís S, Mary Jo Noce, Ruth Tupper, Sandi Boney, Sandi Paulus, Sara Gerard, Sheila Kethley, Tim Norman, Tim Price, Troy Stelzer, 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

Jan 12, 2024 • 1h 47min
5 Year Anniversary!
Steven and Jake sit down to celebrate the 5 year anniversary of Don't Quill the Messenger! They read listener reviews and emails, share most popular episodes, talk about the future of the podcast, the quiller event, project and show ideas and so much more. 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: Brent Evans & Patty Henson, Bryan Wildenthal, Clare Jaget, Daniel Cowan, David Neufer, David R Klausmeyer, Dean Bradley, Edward Henke, Ellen Swanson, Frank Lawler, James Gutierrez, James Warren, Jaymie, Jen S, John Creider, John Eddings, John Guarnaccia, Jon Foss, Luís S, Mary Jo Noce, Ruth Tupper, Sandi Boney, Sandi Paulus, Sara Gerard, Sheila Kethley, Tim Norman, Tim Price, Troy Stelzer, 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

Dec 29, 2023 • 1h 43min
Italian Sources
Steven welcomes Italian-Australian Michael Curtotti to this episode to discuss Michael's recent new translastion of Bandello's original Italian novella, "Romeo and Juliet." Steven and Michael discuss Bandello's influence on the Bard and discover original Italian passages that are directy connected to lines from the play. Michael shares some of Bandello's original Italian text, and the two of them discuss other original Italian works serving as source material for Shakespeare plays. 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: Brent Evans & Patty Henson, Bryan Wildenthal, Clare Jaget, Daniel Cowan, David Neufer, David R Klausmeyer, Dean Bradley, Edward Henke, Ellen Swanson, Frank Lawler, James Gutierrez, James Warren, Jaymie, Jen S, John Creider, John Eddings, John Guarnaccia, Jon Foss, Luís S, Mary Jo Noce, Ruth Tupper, Sandi Boney, Sandi Paulus, Sara Gerard, Sheila Kethley, Tim Norman, Tim Price, Troy Stelzer, 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

Dec 15, 2023 • 1h 11min
Authorship and Philosophy
Steven welcomes Michael Dudley back to the series to help Michael launch his new book, "The Shakespeare Authorship Question and Philosophy." This audio recording of the Facebook Live event is a special episode that bespeaks more live episode recordings to come! 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: Brent Evans & Patty Henson, Bryan Wildenthal, Clare Jaget, Daniel Cowan, David Neufer, David R Klausmeyer, Dean Bradley, Edward Henke, Ellen Swanson, Frank Lawler, James Gutierrez, James Warren, Jaymie, Jen S, John Creider, John Eddings, John Guarnaccia, Jon Foss, Luís S, Mary Jo Noce, Ruth Tupper, Sandi Boney, Sandi Paulus, Sara Gerard, Sheila Kethley, Tim Norman, Tim Price, Troy Stelzer, 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

Dec 1, 2023 • 1h 34min
Rosicrucian Code
Steven welcomes YouTube super sleuth, John Anthony, to this episode to discuss his video series on cracking Rosicrucian codes within the works of Shakespeare and other publications that point to Edward de Vere as a great pseudonymous writer. 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: Brent Evans & Patty Henson, Bryan Wildenthal, Clare Jaget, Daniel Cowan, David Neufer, David R Klausmeyer, Dean Bradley, Edward Henke, Ellen Swanson, Frank Lawler, James Gutierrez, James Warren, Jaymie, Jen S, John Creider, John Eddings, John Guarnaccia, Jon Foss, Luís S, Mary Jo Noce, Rosemary O'Loughlin, Ruth Tupper, Sandi Boney, Sandi Paulus, Sara Gerard, Sheila Kethley, 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

Nov 17, 2023 • 1h 31min
Unpacking The Women of Will
Steven welcomes his wife, Annie, back to the series to discuss her take on Tina Packer's book, "The Women of Will." Annie shares her experience reading the book through the lens of the authorship mystery and analysis an actress who has performed many of the greatest female roles in the Shakespeare canon. 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: Brent Evans & Patty Henson, Bryan Wildenthal, Clare Jaget, Daniel Cowan, David Neufer, David R Klausmeyer, Dean Bradley, Edward Henke, Ellen Swanson, Frank Lawler, James Gutierrez, James Warren, Jaymie, Jen S, John Creider, John Eddings, John Guarnaccia, Jon Foss, Luís S, Mary Jo Noce, Rosemary O'Loughlin, Ruth Tupper, Sandi Boney, Sandi Paulus, Sara Gerard, Sheila Kethley, 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

Nov 3, 2023 • 1h 35min
Quiller Event Details
Steven welcomes Jon Foss back to the series to discuss his involvement in sponsoring and planning the Quiller event that will occur April 11-14, 2024, in Minneapolis. "William Shakespeare, Esquire: Was the Bard the Greatest Legal Mind of All Time?" will take place at the world-renowned Guthrie Theater. Steven and Jon take some time to discuss the details of the weekend's events, including social gatherings, performances, presenters, and more. 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: Brent Evans & Patty Henson, Bryan Wildenthal, Clare Jaget, Daniel Cowan, David Neufer, David R Klausmeyer, Dean Bradley, Edward Henke, Ellen Swanson, Frank Lawler, James Gutierrez, James Warren, Jaymie, Jen S, John Creider, John Eddings, John Guarnaccia, Jon Foss, Luís S, Mary Jo Noce, Rosemary O'Loughlin, Ruth Tupper, Sandi Boney, Sandi Paulus, Sara Gerard, Sheila Kethley, 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

Oct 20, 2023 • 1h 18min
Not So 'Anonymous'
Steven welcomes the celebrated screenwriter, John Orloff, to this episode to discuss his famous film, Anonymous, the writing of the script, the making of the film, the critical response, and John's other works, such as Band of Brothers. 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: Brent Evans & Patty Henson, Bryan Wildenthal, Clare Jaget, Daniel Cowan, David Neufer, David R Klausmeyer, Dean Bradley, Edward Henke, Ellen Swanson, Frank Lawler, James Gutierrez, James Warren, Jaymie, Jen S, John Creider, John Eddings, John Guarnaccia, Jon Foss, Luís S, Mary Jo Noce, Rosemary O'Loughlin, Ruth Tupper, Sandi Boney, Sandi Paulus, Sara Gerard, 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

Oct 6, 2023 • 53min
Science-speare
Steven welcomes mathematician and author David Roper to this episode to discuss his work on using math to help identify the true author of the works of Shakespeare, and some of David's other work 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: Brent Evans & Patty Henson, Bryan Wildenthal, Clare Jaget, Daniel Cowan, David Neufer, David R Klausmeyer, Dean Bradley, Edward Henke, Ellen Swanson, Frank Lawler, James Gutierrez, James Warren, Jaymie, Jen S, John Creider, John Eddings, John Guarnaccia, Jon Foss, Luís S, Mary Jo Noce, Rosemary O'Loughlin, Ruth Tupper, Sandi Boney, Sandi Paulus, Sara Gerard, 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

Sep 22, 2023 • 1h 51min
The Queen's Favorite Playwright
Steven welcomes Katherine Chiljan back to the series to discuss her work researching early court performances attended by Queen Elizabeth and the connection those early titles may have to plays later credited to Shake-Speare. Katherine's work on this topic was recently published in a special issue of the Journal of Scientific Exploration. 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: Brent Evans & Patty Henson, Bryan Wildenthal, Clare Jaget, Daniel Cowan, David Neufer, David R Klausmeyer, Dean Bradley, Edward Henke, Ellen Swanson, Frank Lawler, James Gutierrez, James Warren, Jaymie, Jen S, John Creider, John Eddings, John Guarnaccia, Jon Foss, Luís S, Mary Jo Noce, Rosemary O'Loughlin, Ruth Tupper, Sandi Boney, Sandi Paulus, Sara Gerard, 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


