

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.
Episodes
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Jul 14, 2023 • 1h 13min
The Gospel According to Shakespeare
Steven welcomes former law professor and biblical scholar, F. LaGard Smith, to the series to discuss his new book, "The Gospel According to Shakespeare," and the Bard's superior knowledge of the Bible and scripture. 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, Cathaleen Riley-Bishop, Clare Jaget, Daniel Cowan, David Neufer, David R Klausmeyer, Dean Bradley, Edward Henke, Ellen Swanson, Frank Lawler, James Gutierrez, Jaymie, Jen S, John Creider, John Eddings, John Guarnaccia, Jon Foss, Luís S, Mary Jo Noce, Ray Matthews, 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

Jun 30, 2023 • 1h 29min
Northbound and Lost
Steven welcomes author Robert Boog back to the series to discuss his latest books on Shakespeare's Lost Years and his findings with regards to the Thomas North theory of Shakespeare authorship. 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, Cathaleen Riley-Bishop, Clare Jaget, Daniel Cowan, David Neufer, David R Klausmeyer, Dean Bradley, Edward Henke, Ellen Swanson, Frank Lawler, James Gutierrez, Jaymie, Jen S, John Creider, John Eddings, John Guarnaccia, Jon Foss, Jonathan Batailles, Luís S, Mary Jo Noce, Ray Matthews, 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

Jun 16, 2023 • 1h 28min
Defining Conspiricism
Steven welcomes successful podcast host, John Brooks, back to the program to discuss his master's thesis on conspiricism and what conspiracies truly look like. Together, they explore some of history's greatest conspiracies and then attempt to define whether the Shakespeare Authorhip Mystery meets true conspiricy criteria. 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, Cathaleen Riley-Bishop, Clare Jaget, Daniel Cowan, David Neufer, David R Klausmeyer, Dean Bradley, Edward Henke, Ellen Swanson, Frank Lawler, James Gutierrez, Jaymie, Jen S, John Creider, John Eddings, John Guarnaccia, Jon Foss, Jonathan Batailles, Luís S, Ray Matthews, 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

Jun 2, 2023 • 1h 21min
That Shakespeare Life
Steven welcomes popular Shakespeare podcast host, Cassidy Cash, to this episode to discuss the origins and history of her "That Shakespeare Life" podcast and her positions 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: Brent Evans & Patty Henson, Cathaleen Riley-Bishop, Clare Jaget, Daniel Cowan, David Neufer, David R Klausmeyer, Dean Bradley, Edward Henke, Ellen Swanson, Frank Lawler, James Gutierrez, Jaymie, Jen S, John Creider, John Eddings, John Guarnaccia, Jon Foss, Jonathan Batailles, Luís S, Ray Matthews, 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

May 19, 2023 • 1h 20min
Stalking Shakespeare
Steven welcomes author Lee Durkee to the series to discuss Lee's recently released new book, "Stalking Shakespeare: A Memoir of Madness, Murder, and My Search for the Poet Beneath the Paint." Lee shares some insight into the book and his journey as both an author and researcher with an emphasis in historical portraits. 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, Cathaleen Riley-Bishop, Clare Jaget, David Neufer, David R Klausmeyer, Dean Bradley, Edward Henke, Ellen Swanson, Frank Lawler, James Gutierrez, Jaymie, Jen S, John Creider, John Eddings, John Guarnaccia, Jon Foss, Jonathan Batailles, Luís S, 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

May 5, 2023 • 1h 36min
Taboo to Doubt
Steven welcomes journalist and author, Elizabeth Winkler, to the series to discuss her new book, "Shakespeare Was A Woman And Other Heresies: How Doubting the Bard Became the Biggest Taboo in Literature." Elizabeth shares some insights into the impetus behind writing the book, her favorite and more disappointing moments during the process, and her objective, journalistic approach to 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, Cathaleen Riley-Bishop, Clare Jaget, David Neufer, David R Klausmeyer, Dean Bradley, Edward Henke, Ellen Swanson, Frank Lawler, James Gutierrez, Jaymie, Jen S, John Creider, John Eddings, John Guarnaccia, Jon Foss, Jonathan Batailles, Luís S, 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

Apr 21, 2023 • 1h 47min
By My Will - The Authorship Mystery on Stage
Steven welcomes Jeff Watkins, artistic director of the Atlanta Shakespeare Company at the Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse, to discuss a new play the theatre commissioned and produced based on the Shakespeare Authorship Mystery. "By My Will," written by Douglas Post, has had a successful run for the theatre and will receive an encore presentation in the fall. 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, Clare Jaget, David Neufer, David R Klausmeyer, Dean Bradley, Edward Henke, Ellen Swanson, Frank Lawler, Heidi Jannsch, James Gutierrez, Jaymie, Jen S, John Creider, John Eddings, John Guarnaccia, Jon Foss, Jonathan Batailles, Luís S, Rosemary O'Loughlin, Sandi Boney, Sandi Paulus, Sara Gerard, Sheila Kethley, Tim Norman, Tim Price, Vanessa Lops, Yvonne Cheal Don't Quill the Messenger is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. For more great podcasts visit www.dragonwagonradio.com

Apr 7, 2023 • 1h 15min
Handwriting on the Wall
Steven welcomes independent scholar, Alan Tarica, to this episode to discuss Alan's work in seeking a paper trail for Shakespeare through various handwriting samples from the Elizabethan period. They also discuss Alan's theories about the reasons for the creation of the Shake-Speare brand, the frontman from Stratford, and other clues to solving 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: Brent Evans & Patty Henson, Clare Jaget, David Neufer, David R Klausmeyer, Dean Bradley, Edward Henke, Ellen Swanson, Ethan Kaye, Frank Lawler, Heidi Jannsch, James Gutierrez, Jaymie, Jen S, John Creider, John Eddings, John Guarnaccia, Jon Foss, Jonathan Batailes, Rosemary O'Loughlin, Sandi Boney, Sandi Paulus, Sara Gerard, Sheila Kethley, Teacher Mallory, Tim Norman, Tim Price, Vanessa Lops, Yvonne Cheal Don't Quill the Messenger is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. For more great podcasts visit www.dragonwagonradio.com

Mar 24, 2023 • 58min
From Russia With Love
Steven dives into the work of the Russian scholar Lev Verkhovsky and the history of the authorship mystery in Russia, including multiple proponents who believe that Roger Manners, 5th Earl of Rutland may be the true identity behind the Shakespeare brand. 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, Clare Jaget, David Neufer, David R Klausmeyer, Dean Bradley, Edward Henke, Ellen Swanson, Ethan Kaye, Frank Lawler, Heidi Jannsch, James Gutierrez, Jaymie, Jen S, John Creider, John Eddings, John Guarnaccia, Jon Foss, Jonathan Batailes, Rosemary O'Loughlin, Sandi Boney, Sandi Paulus, Sara Gerard, Sheila Kethley, Teacher Mallory, Tim Norman, Tim Price, Vanessa Lops, Yvonne Cheal Don't Quill the Messenger is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. For more great podcasts visit www.dragonwagonradio.com

Mar 10, 2023 • 1h 52min
A.I. Shakespeare
Steven welcomes the return of Jon Foss to this episode to discuss he recent interaction with the Artificial Intelligence platform known as ChatGPT regarding the Shakespeare Authorship Mystery. Jon's line of questioning and the compelling answers he received from the AI bot are both intriguing and revolutionary! 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, Clare Jaget, David Neufer, David R Klausmeyer, Dean Bradley, Edward Henke, Ellen Swanson, Ethan Kaye, Frank Lawler, Heidi Jannsch, James Gutierrez, Jaymie, Jen S, John Creider, John Eddings, John Guarnaccia, Jon Foss, Jonathan Batailes, Rosemary O'Loughlin, Sandi Boney, Sandi Paulus, Sara Gerard, Sheila Kethley, Teacher Mallory, Tim Norman, Tim Price, Vanessa Lops, Yvonne Cheal Don't Quill the Messenger is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. For more great podcasts visit www.dragonwagonradio.com


