

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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Jun 22, 2022 • 1h 8min
The 17 Solution
Steven welcomes independent Canadian researcher, Ron Roffel, to discuss what Ron calls "The 17 Solution" to anomalies within the First Folio of 1623. Ron spells out aspects of the "Shakespeare Authorship Game" and drops a few bombshell theories and ideas into the episode! Plus we select June's Quiller of the month! 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: Annie Fields, David Neufer, Dean Bradley, Edward Henke, Ethan Kaye, Frank Lawler, Heidi Jannsch, James Gutierrez, James Maiewski, Jen S, Joan Bray, John Creider, John Eddings, Jon Foss, Jonathan Batailes, Mark Alexander, Mary Jo Noce, Medical History Tour, Michelle Maycock, Robert Smith, Rosemary O'Loughlin, Sara Gerard, Sheila Kethley, Theresa Lauricella, Tim Norman 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 8, 2022 • 1h 6min
SAQ Your Students
Steven welcomes Dr. David Montee, recognized for his Excellence in Theatre Education by the prestigious Tony Awards, to discuss his book, "Don't Put Your Daughter On The Stage?" and the importance of teaching the Shakespeare Authorship Question to students in the classroom. 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: Annie Fields, David Neufer, Dean Bradley, Edward Henke, Ethan Kaye, Frank Lawler, James Maiewski, Jen S, Joan Bray, John Creider, Jon Foss, Jonathan Batailes, Mary Jo Noce, Medical History Tour, Robert Smith, Sara Gerard, Sheila Kethley, Theresa Lauricella, Tim Norman 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 25, 2022 • 1h 20min
Power of the Polymath
Steven welcomes the creator of Shakespearesolution.com to the program to discuss the theory based on the evidence that the true author of the works was a prodigy genius who went on to become the world's preeminent polymath. They draw comparisons between Shakespeare and other famous polymaths through history, including Benjamin Franklin, Elvis, Wernher von Braun, Michael Jackson, and Prince. Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at www.dontquillthepodcast.com and becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/dontquillthemessenger Made possible by Patrons: Annie Fields, David Neufer, Dean Bradley, Edward Henke, Ethan Kaye, Frank Lawler, James Maiewski, Jen S, Joan Bray, John Creider, Jon Foss, Jonathan Batailes, Mary Jo Noce, Medical History Tour, Robert Smith, Sara Gerard, Sheila Kethley, Theresa Lauricella, Tim Norman, 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 11, 2022 • 1h 14min
Shakespeare's Changeling
Steven welcomes author Syril Levin Kline to the program to discuss her award-winning historical fiction novel, "Shakespeare's Changeling," about the Shakespeare Authorship Question. Kline shares some insight into her creative process, the contents of the novel, and the new work she is currently creating. We also name the first ever Quiller of the Month! Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at www.dontquillthepodcast.com and becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/dontquillthemessenger Made possible by Patrons: Annie Fields, David Neufer, Dean Bradley, Edward Henke, Ethan Kaye, Frank Lawler, James Maiewski, Jen S, Joan Bray, John Creider, Jon Foss, Jonathan Batailes, Mary Jo Noce, Medical History Tour, Robert Smith, Sara Gerard, Sheila Kethley, Theresa Lauricella, Tim Norman, 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 27, 2022 • 1h 12min
A New Chapter for DQTM
Steven welcomes Producer Jake back onto the program to discuss a new chapter in the Don't Quill the Messenger story including some history and insight into the podcast's relationship with our former sponsor, Steven's personal journey, and the brand new Don't Quill the Messenger Patreon! Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at www.dontquillthepodcast.com and becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/dontquillthemessenger 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 16, 2022 • 1h 23min
Shakespeare Readers
Steven welcomes former librarian and staunch Shakespeare enthusiast, Ray Matthews, to the series to discuss Ray's creation of a Shakespeare Readers group in his community. Ray shares the details of the origins of the group, its successful growth, stories about the plays they have read together, and how in-depth study of the works is contributing to his questions about the true identity of Shake-Speare. 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 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 2, 2022 • 1h 24min
A Living Record
Steven welcomes actor, writer, author Hank Whittemore back to the series to discuss Hank's new compact version of his seminal Oxfordian book, "The Monument." This new version, titled "The Living Record" breaks down the Dynastic Succession Theory behind the Shakespeare Authorship Question. Hank and Steven discuss the book's contents, the challenges of self-publishing, and important aspects of the Tudor Dynasty. 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 Don't Quill the Messenger is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. For more great podcasts visit www.dragonwagonradio.com

Feb 16, 2022 • 1h 22min
Why We Care
Steven welcomes back his wife, Annie, to discuss various ways the works of Shakespeare have been modernized or conceptualized in efforts to keep them relevant and appealing to audiences for more than four centuries. Together, they discuss productions they have seen and/or been a part of to evaluate what has worked and what has not. 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 Don't Quill the Messenger is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. For more great podcasts visit www.dragonwagonradio.com

Feb 2, 2022 • 1h 8min
Oxford's Voices
Steven welcomes Robert Prechter to the series to discuss his more than two decades of research into Elizabethan and Jacobean literature to determine how many works were written by the Earl of Oxford, but published under a different name. Prechter's work has culminated in a 24 volume set of online books available through oxfordsvoices.com. 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 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 19, 2022 • 1h 17min
Three Year Anniversary!
Steven welcomes back Actor and Filmmaker and Don’t Quill The Messenger producer, Jake Lloyd Bacon, for the Three Year Anniversary of the Podcast! The duo chat about the past year of the show, read some Apple Podcast reviews, and read the finalists for the DQM Sonnet contest before selecting a winner! 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 Don't Quill the Messenger is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. For more great podcasts visit www.dragonwagonradio.com