Don't Quill the Messenger: Shakespeare Authorship Explored

Steven welcomes independent Canadian researcher, Ron Roffel, to discuss what Ron calls "The 17 Solution" to anomalies within the First Folio of 1623. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

Steven hosts a special Twelfth Night episode diving into the origins and Oxfordian connections to the Shakespeare play that has two titles and a potential date span of 20 years from the date of incidents and people …

Steven welcomes back popular guest, Dr. Earl Showerman, to discuss his research into the Bard's bloodiest play, "Titus Andronicus." Together, Steven …

Steven finally welcomes international guest and current president of the DeVere Society, Alexander Waugh, to the series to discuss Waugh's work with …

Steven is flying solo this week to share his personal progression as an Oxfordian, from his first introduction to the Shakespeare Authorship Question …

Dorothea Dickerman returns as Steven’s guest to discuss why the 3649 lines of poetry in "Venus and Adonis" and "The Rape of Lucrece" are well worth the read for Quillers on the trail of the Shakespeare authorship …

Virginia Tech English Professor Shelly Maycock joins Steven to discuss the history and importance of the popular ShakesVere Facebook Group. Together, …

Steven welcomes Mark Andre Alexander, organizational management and development expert, 35-year Oxfordian, and curator of the Shakespeare Authorship …

Steven welcomes Kevin Gilvary, president of the De Vere Society in the UK, and editor of the masterful book, "Dating Shakespeare's Plays," to discuss …

Steven welcomes Emmy Award-winning composer and Shakespeare Authorship educator, Daniel Steven Crafts, to discuss his creation of Gonzo Opera and the class he teaches on the Shakespeare Authorship Question for the …

Steven welcomes Bonner Miller Cutting, author of "Necessary Mischief," back to the series to discuss her interpretation of the most glowing dedication of "Venus and Adonis" to the 3rd Earl of Southampton. Together they …

Steven unravels the clues the playwright has embedded in the text to inform actors how to deliver his lines and understand his characters and suspects these clues prove the author was also a skilled director.

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Steven welcomes Dublin-based lawyer, Rosemary O'Loughlin, to the series to discuss her discovery of what she believes are Oxfordian allusions contained within Irish playwright Brian Friel's play, "Translations." …

Steven welcomes John Brooks to the series. Brooks is the host of the podcast, "Hard To Believe," and a Connecticut prep school religious studies …

All the way from the Turks and Caicos Islands, Steven talks with international listener, Clare Jaget (aka Quiller Clare), about how she became an Oxfordian, discovered our show, and what it was like to arrange a …

Steven welcomes back his most popular guest of 2020, researcher and author Katherine Chiljan, to discuss how the man from Stratford became a …

Steven speaks with investigative journalist Michael Blanding about his new book exploring the research of Dennis McCarthy who points to Sir Thomas North as an undiscovered source of Shakespearean writings.

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Steven welcomes Dr. Earl Showerman back to the program to discuss the many mysterious aspects of the providence of Troilus and Cressida and the many autobiographical aspects of the play which tie it so strongly to the …

Steven welcomes his wife, actress Annie Sabel, back to the program to discuss some of their favorite Shakespearean film adaptations, and some of the stinkers they can't bear to watch. From Kenneth Branagh's Hamlet, to …

Steven welcomes author Robert Boog to the program to discuss his work, "Shakey's Madness," which explores evidence in the works of Shakespeare and the life of Edward de Vere suggesting he may have suffered from a mental …

Steven welcomes back Dr. Earl Showerman to discuss the line-up for the Shakespeare Oxford Fellowship's April 10 online virtual symposium, featuring …

Steven welcomes William Boyle, retired librarian and founder of the New England Shakespeare Oxford Library, to discuss his 40-year history with Oxfordianism and why the controversial Prince Tudor theory of Shakespeare …

Steven welcomes back Dorothea Dickerman to discuss the major romantic relationships in Edward de Vere's life, how they are reflected in the Shakespeare canon, and how they shaped the early feminism found in the works.

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Steven welcomes back second generation Oxfordian Bonner Miller Cutting to explore the tenth chapter in Bonner's book, "Necessary Mischief," covering her research into theories that Queen Elizabeth may have had an …

It is the two year anniversary of Don't Quill the Messenger! Steven welcomes back actor, filmmaker, and producer of the show Jake Lloyd Bacon to read listener emails and reviews and take a look back at year two before …

In this episode, host Steven Sabel takes a suggestion from a listener and uses it to tackle the troublesome, so-called "problem" plays of the Bard's canon.

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Steven welcomes Hank Whittemore back to the show for the second of back-to-back episodes exploring further entries in Whittemore's book, "100 Reasons Shake-Speare Was The Earl of Oxford." In this episode they discuss …

Steven welcomes Hank Whittemore back to the show for the first of a two-part series of episodes exploring further entries in Whittemore's book, "100 Reasons Shake-Speare Was The Earl of Oxford." In this episode, they …

Steven and University of Winnipeg Librarian Michael Dudley talk about Dudley's application of the Framework for Information Literacy for Higher …

Steven welcomes prominent real estate lawyer Dorothea Dickerman to the show to discuss her tactic of actually touring the sites of Italy found in Shakespeare's plays as a means to expose her lawyer husband to the …

Steven welcomes guest Alex McNeill to the podcast to discuss his nearly three decades of involvement with the Oxfordian movement, McNeill's analysis …

Dr. Earl Showerman and host Steven Sabel record a DQTM episode during the SOF livestream online Shakespeare Authorship Symposium. The focus of their discussion if the research of Ramon Jimenez, who has a featured piece …

Ben August, member of the Shakespeare Oxford Fellowship Board of Trustees, successful businessman and Napa Valley winemaker, joins host Steven Sabel …

Dr. Earl Showerman returns to join host Steven Sabel to highlight the details of the Shakespeare Oxford Fellowship's virtual online Shakespeare …

Dr. Roger Stritmatter, full professor of humanities at Coppin State University and leading Oxfordian, returns to the series to discuss dealing with …

Independent researcher Heidi Jannsch joins host Steven Sabel for an intriguing discussion about the writings of Gervase Markham and his references to the "pretty secret" in the deVere family history. Jannsch, has a …

Retired professor of theatre, English, and political science, with a master's degree in Shakespeare studies from Brunel University, is writing a book …

Filmmaker Cheryl Eagan-Donovan returns to update host Steven Sabel on the global release of her Oxfordian documentary, and share information about her next projects, including a new book titled, "Shakespeare Auteur."

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Shakespearean leading man, Christopher Karbo, joins host Steven Sabel to discuss tackling the canon in a 52-week process from live readings to virtual meetings and everything in between for 2020.

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Shakespeare Oxford Fellowship President John Hamill joins Steven for a discussion about Shakespeare's sexuality and aspects of the plays and poems some view as homoerotic or bisexual in their themes.

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Steven welcomes retired Washington Post journalist and president emeritus of the National Press Foundation, Robert Meyers, to discuss how a journalist's curiosity led to discovery of Edward de Vere as the true …

Steven is joined by historian Katherine Chiljan, author of "Shakespeare Suppressed," in an intriguing discussion about the suppression of the works of Shakespeare, and the reasons behind it.

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Guelph University professor of English and theatre, Sky Gilbert, PhD, critically acclaimed novelist and playwright discusses his new book with Steven as they explore the power of language a time when poetry was the …

Steven is joined by his wife, Annie, and Dr. Earl Showerman to honor the passing of colleague, friend, and Prince of the Oxfordian Revolution, Tom …

Steven's wife, Annie, sits in the host's chair and asks compelling questions of Steven and returning guest, Dr. Earl Showerman, including a few curve balls the two Oxfordians do their best to hit out of the park.

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Dr. Earl Showerman returns to the program to discuss with Steven the various and very dangerous political aspects of "A Midsummer Night's Dream."

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Former physics teacher, now thespian of the stage and converted Oxfordian, native Brit Tom Woosnam, shares his story with with Steven.

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Dr. Earl Showerman returns to the show to discuss with Steven the influences of classic Greek Literature as source material for the popular (and …

Steven is flying solo in this very unique episode of Don't Quill the Messenger to discuss his personal library and the books within in that he feels …

Steven welcomes actor/film director and producer of the show, Jake Lloyd back to the program to discuss the first year of Don't Quill the Messenger! The two reminisce about their favorite episodes and the conversations …

Retired ER physician Earl Showerman returns as a guest to speak with Steven about Shakespeare’s advanced and extensive medical knowledge as found within the 700 or more medical references in the canon.

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Steven welcomes his wife, Annie, back to the program to discuss some of the roles they both hope to play on stage some day, and the Oxfordian …

Actor, fight coordinator, and Society for Creative Anachronism combat veteran, Jesse Durant, joins Steven to talk about medieval and Renaissance combat in connection with the Shakespearean canon.

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Steven talks with Elisabeth Waugaman, PhD in medieval French studies, about the evidence of influence upon the works of the Bard derived from French …

Steven welcomes his wife, Shakespearean actress Annie Freeman Sabel, to the program to describe what it was like to marry an Oxfordian, and share her personal journey with the Shakespeare Authorship Question.

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Emmy Award-Winning writer, actor, and author Hank Whittemore returns to discuss his seminal publication on the Shake-Speare sonnets, "The Monument," and his interpretation of the relationships found within the poetry.

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Returning guest Bonner Miller Cutting joins Steven to discuss her new book, "Necessary Mischief," with chapters on the Earl of Oxford's thousand pound annuity, censorship, torture, and punishment of writers in …

Steven welcomes Clark State College theatre professor Theresa Lauricella to discuss the results of her raising the Shakespeare Authorship Question to …

Actor, producer, director, and writer Ted Lange talks with Steven about the voyage from television starring in the iconic "Love Boat" to training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts to becoming the first African …

Literature professor, Michael Delahoyde of Washington State University joins Steven to discuss Edward de Vere's trail through Italy. Michael has spent the last five summers delving deep into the archives of the Italian …

Steven welcomes Actor/Writer/Filmmaker and the producer of the show, Jake Lloyd onto the podcast to talk about the nature of the Shakespeare authorship conversation and the social habits the conversation tends to …

Steven welcomes actors Hilary Weintraub & Alex Wendel into the studio! Hilary and Alex aren't just any actors, though - they've both been in Shakespeare plays that Steven himself directed! What's it like being an …

Returning guest and accomplished writer Hank Whittemore talks with Steven about his popular book "100 Reasons Shake-speare was the Earl of Oxford." …

Returning guest Don Rubin, professor of theatre at York University, Toronto talks with Steven about the special issue of Critical Stages produced by the International Association of Theatre Critics, focused on the …

Special guest host and international educator, Patricia Carrelli, puts Steven in the hot seat, and asks him about what it is like to direct Shakespeare plays from an Oxfordian position! How does knowledge of the details …

Returning guest Dr. Roger Stritmatter talks with Steven about the new book: "The Poems of Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford...and the Shakespeare …

Steven welcomes back guests, historical researcher Julie Sandys Bianchi and her son, host of the popular podcast Mythunderstood, Paul Bianchi, to …

Returning guest Cheryl Eagan-Donovan sits down with Roger Stritmatter and Charles Boynton to talk all about sex! Specifically how much sex is alluded to within the 154 Shakespeare Sonnets and what it tells us about …

John Shahan of the Shakespeare Authorship Coalition joins Steven to discuss the famous Declaration of Reasonable Doubt, "Shakespeare Beyond Doubt?" and building scrutiny of the obfuscation perpetuated by the Shakespeare …

Guests Julie Sandys Bianchi, Robert Meyers, and Hank Whittemore discuss the historical implications of the misidentification of the true author of …

Steven welcomes Actor/Filmmaker Jake Lloyd Bacon and Writer/Poet Alexandra Hoey to the studio on behalf of YOU the listener! Specifically the listener who may be completely new to the Shakespeare Authorship Question …

Documentary Filmmaker Cheryl Eagan-Donovan joins Steven to discuss her new documentary film, "Nothing is Truer Than Truth," covering aspects of the life of Edward de Vere, and his well-documented visit to Italy in 1575.

Master Scholar Earl Showerman, Theater Professor Theresa Lauricella, and writer and Greek Mythology enthusiast host of the podcast Mythunderstood, …

We're joined by Bonner Miller Cutting and Professor Don Rubin to discuss the quirky details of the last will and testament of the man from Stratford.

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We welcome back special guest Bryan Wildenthal, along with fellow legal eagles Tom Regnier and Mark Andre Alexander to discuss Shakespeare's mastery of the law.

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Our first guest Bryan Wildenthal joins Steven to help introduce the Shakespeare Authorship Question; its foundations, and the meteoric rise of a top candidate as the true writer.

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Theatrical Producer/Director/Actor Steven Sabel introduces you to literary history's greatest mystery and tells you what to expect on Don't Quill the Messenger.

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