Don't Quill the Messenger: Shakespeare Authorship Explored

Producer Jake usurps the steering wheel and places Steven in the hot seat with questions about the Shakespeare and the authorship mystery for those brand new to the skepticism surrounding the traditional Stratfordian narrative. In loving memory of Steven Sabel.

In this long-lost episode recorded in the Fall of 2022, Steven and recurring guest Hank Whittemore discuss the conflict between two rival theories about the meaning of the Sonnets and the relationship between the Earl of Oxford and the Earl of Southampton to determine whether they were indeed father and son; or lovers. In Loving Memory of Steven Sabel

Steven welcomes author Carol Grieb to discuss her book, "A Truant Disposition," which approaches "Hamlet" from the perspective that Horatio is more of an opportunitistic self-dealer than any kind of a true friend to the Danish prince. In loving memory of Steven Sabel.

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Steven provides the Quiller Nation with an update on his battle with cancer and the new surgery taking place in order to further combat the disease.

Steven and his wife, Annie, memorialize long-time friend, most frequent Quiller guest, and exceptional Oxfordian, Dr. Earl Showerman who recently passed away. They share their memories and love for the man who was a friend, advisor, confidant, contributor, and mentor.

Steven welcomes inaugural Folger Chair in Shakespeare Studies, Professor Paul Menzer, to discuss his new position at the Folger Library, his past service as president of the Marlowe Society of America, and his latest books, including the one he is working on right now, "Shakespeare's Enemies." Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at  www.dontquillthepodcast...

Steven welcomes videographer and theatre maker Jared Randolph to this episode to discuss how his theatre background led him to the authorship mystery and the play project he is working on titled, "Shakespeare's Shadow." 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/dontquillthemessenge...

Steven welcomes the return of authorship mystery edicator and music composer, Daniel Steven Crafts to discuss his experience teaching the authorship mystery and his latest project - a full-length opera based on the life of Edward de Vere. 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/d...

Steven welcomes Professor Terri Bourus from Florida State University and one of four editors of the New Oxford Shakespeare, to discuss her work and research on "Hamlet." Steven and Professor Bourus discuss the significance of the quarto and folio versions of the play, and whether or not the "Q1 Hamlet" could be an early draft of the "Hamlet" we know today.   Support the show by picking up official...

Steven welcomes Professor Terri Bourus from Florida State University and one of four editors of the New Oxford Shakespeare, to discuss her work and research on "Hamlet." Steven and Professor Bourus discuss the significance of the quarto and folio versions of the play, and whether or not the "Q1 Hamlet" could be an early draft of the "Hamlet" we know today.   Support the show by picking up official...

Steven welcomes librarian and author Michael Dudley back to the program to discuss his new role as the editor of the annual Oxfordian journal published by the Shakespeare Oxford Fellowship, and plans to expand the journal's reach and availability. Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at  www.dontquillthepodcast.com  and becoming a Patron at  http://www.patr...

Steven welcomes retired theatre professor George Brown to this episode to discuss Brown's quest to complete the Shakespeare canon while also seeing at least one Shakespeare production in each of the 50 states. Travels With Willie is Brown's online documentation of his journey of exploration into Shakespeare in the modern United States.

Steven returns from his surgery to update the Quiller Nation on his status and planned future episodes of DQTM. 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:  Clare Jaget, Courtney L, David Neufer, Dean Bradley, Deduce, Earl Showerman,...

Guest host Dr. Earl Showerman welcomes returning guest Cheryl Eagan-Donovan to this episode to discuss her latest documentary film project on Shakespeare and the invention of modern theatre in London. 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 b...

Steven welcomes Cason Murphy, associate theatre professor at Iowa State University to this episode to discuss Murphy's commentary on theatre organizations seeking to "fix" Shakespeare in an appeal to modern American audiences and what effect that may have on the authorship mystery. Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at  www.dontquillthepodcast.com  and be...

Steven welcomes Professor Eric Heinze, professor of law & humanities, as well as executive director of the Centre for Law, Democracy, and Society; School of Law | Queen Mary, University of London. Together, they discuss Eric's work on "The Comedy of Errors" and concepts of justice within the works of Shakespeare. Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at  www...

Steven welcomes the return of guest, Michael Stepniewski, to discuss research newly posted to Michael's website oxford-seymour.com regarding the recorded encounters between Thomas Seymour and the young Princess Elizabeth that may shed light on the Shakespeare Authorship Mystery. Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at  www.dontquillthepodcast.com  and becom...

Steven welcomes Dr. Scott Shershow, English professor from UC Davis, to discuss a piece he wrote titled, "Shakespeare Beyond Shakespeare," and his book, "Marxist Shakespeares." 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:  Clare Jaget,...

Steven welcomes former US Army officer and co-founder of De-Cruit.org, Stephan Wolfert, to this episode to discuss how he uses Shakespeare as an award-winning licensed counselor to help those suffering from post traumatic stress. 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/dontquillt...

Steven welcomes writer and historian David Kruh to this episode to discuss the famous Trial of William Shakespeare that took place in a Chicago courtroom in 1916. Learn details about the trial, what the court ruled, and how it all played out. 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.c...

Steven and his wife, Annie, welcome popular guest, Dr. Earl Showerman, to yet another episode featuring these two most popular personalities in the Quiller Nation to discuss Earl's book about the Greek textual influences upon the Shakespeare canon. It's a romp through Shakespeare's Greater Greek with Steven's two most favored guests. Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenge...

Another year is in the books, which means it's time for Steven to sit down with the show's producer, filmmaker, & actor, Jake Lloyd Bacon, for this seventh anniversary episode looking back at season seven and sharing comments from listeners, a recap of the year, and a preview of what's to come for Season 8! Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at  www.dontq...

Steven was welcomed to a class of law students at Appalachian University by Dr. Garrett Jackson, who is teaching a full semester on the Shakespeare authorship mystery. After learning about various candidates for authorship, the students tossed some of their unanswered questions at Steven in an invigorating exchange. Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at ...

Steven welcomes retired Russian physicist and former United Nations interpreter, Vitolg Mazhursky, to this episode to discuss his more recent work as a Shakespeare researcher and his essay on the making of the Shakespeare myth. 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/dontquillthe...