

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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Sep 30, 2022 • 1h 20min
Adapting "Shakespeare's Treason"
Steven returns with Hank Whittemore to discuss the work they have completed together on adapting Hank's one-man play, "Shakespeare's Treason," into a piece that can be produced and performed by any actor. Steven and Hank share actor insights into the play and its structure, as well as some details about the dramatic moments found in the text. 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: Alacrates, Annie Fields, David Neufer, David R Klausmeyer, 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, Mary Jo Noce, Medical History Tour, Michelle Maycock, Roger Stritmatter, Rosemary O'Loughlin, Sandi Boney, Sandi Paulus, Sara Gerard, Sheila Kethley, Tim Norman, Tim Price, Vanessa Lops 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 16, 2022 • 1h 3min
Hatfield House Huddle
Steven welcomes De Vere Society committee member and events manager Yvonne Cheal to discuss the DVS autumn meeting to be held Oct. 22, 2022, at The Old Palace, Hatfield House. Yvonne shares details about the event and the full itinerary of presentations surrounding the theme of "Shakespeare and the Cecils." 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: Alacrates, Annie Fields, David Neufer, David R Klausmeyer, 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, Mary Jo Noce, Medical History Tour, Michelle Maycock, Roger Stritmatter, Rosemary O'Loughlin, Sandi Boney, Sandi Paulus, Sara Gerard, Sheila Kethley, Tim Norman, Tim Price, Vanessa Lops 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 2, 2022 • 1h 13min
The Dot on the Exclamation Point
Steven welcomes back one of his favorite guests, actor, writer, and Sonnet scholar Hank Whittemore, to discuss one of Shakespeare's nearly forgotten poems and its importance to solving the Shakespeare Authorship Mystery. Does "The Phoenix and The Turtle" serve as the dot on the exclamation point that is the 154 Sonnets? Listen in to find out what Hank and Steven have explored. 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, David R Klausmeyer, 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, Roger Stritmatter, Rosemary O'Loughlin, Sandi Boney, Sandi Paulus, Sara Gerard, Sheila Kethley, Tim Norman, Tim Price, Vanessa Lops Don't Quill the Messenger is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. For more great podcasts visit www.dragonwagonradio.com

Aug 26, 2022 • 41min
Special SOF Election Episode
A between-episodes SOF Special to update those who are interested in the Shakespeare Oxford Fellowship about the state of things regarding the SOF and its coming election. 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

Aug 19, 2022 • 1h 20min
A Rose By Any Other Name
Steven welcomes back Rosemary Loughlin to discuss her new one-woman show about her personal journey with the Shakespeare Authorship Question as she readies the play for its world premiere at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. 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, David R Klausmeyer, 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, Roger Stritmatter, Rosemary O'Loughlin, Sandi Boney, Sara Gerard, Sheila Kethley, Tim Norman, Tim Price, Vanessa Lops Don't Quill the Messenger is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. For more great podcasts visit www.dragonwagonradio.com

Aug 5, 2022 • 1h 6min
Mystical Themes
Steven welcomes Hollywood filmmaker, Blair Murphy, to discuss Murphy's discovery of the Shakespeare Authorship Question and how it completely changed the direction of his latest film project. Murphy co-owner of http://www.grandmidwayhotel.com/ shares his own unique insight into some mystical themes he says lurk within specific works of the Bard, and provides some teasers about his new film to be released later this year. 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, David R Klausmeyer, 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, Rosemary O'Loughlin, Sara Gerard, Sheila Kethley, Tim Norman, Vanessa Filippi Don't Quill the Messenger is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. For more great podcasts visit www.dragonwagonradio.com

Jul 22, 2022 • 2h 9min
Architectural Deconstruction
Host Steven Sabel welcomes world-renowned architect and mathematician Luis Sousa all the way from his native Portugal to discuss his independent research, his specific industry-based methodology of study, and the unique perspective he brings to the study of Shakespeare from a Latin-based, Mediterranean background. 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, David R Klausmeyer, 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, Rosemary O'Loughlin, Sara Gerard, Sheila Kethley, Tim Norman, Vanessa Filippi Don't Quill the Messenger is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. For more great podcasts visit www.dragonwagonradio.com

Jul 6, 2022 • 1h 9min
Bury My Name
Steven welcomes back Emmy-winning composer Daniel Steven Crafts to discuss "Bury My Name," his creative piece of work on the Shakespeare Authorship Question combining monodrama and vocals for baritone accompanied by piano. Together, they discuss Daniel's creative process, aspects of composing, and the musical components of 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: Annie Fields, David Neufer, David R Klausmeyer, 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, Rosemary O'Loughlin, Sara Gerard, Sheila Kethley, 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 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


