Don't Quill the Messenger: Shakespeare Authorship Explored
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.
Episodes
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."
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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."
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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...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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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