Advocates & Adversaries: Q&A with Students of the Law
Don't Quill the Messenger: Shakespeare Authorship Explored
Release Date: 12/26/2025
Advocates & Adversaries: Q&A with Students of the Law
Don't Quill the Messenger: Shakespeare Authorship Explored
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 and becoming a Patron at Made possible by Patrons: Clare Jaget, Courtney L, David Neufer, Deduce, Earl Showerman, Edward Henke, Ellen Swanson, Frank Lawler, Garrett Jackson,...
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Making the Myth
Don't Quill the Messenger: Shakespeare Authorship Explored
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 and becoming a Patron at Made possible by Patrons: Clare Jaget, Courtney L, David Neufer, Deduce, Earl Showerman, Edward Henke, Ellen Swanson, Frank Lawler, Garrett Jackson, Heidi, James Warren, Jen Swan, John Creider, John Eddings, Jon Foss, Kara Elizabeth...
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'King Lear' and Plato's 'Republic'
Don't Quill the Messenger: Shakespeare Authorship Explored
Steven welcomes Professor Nic Panagopoulos from the department of English Literature and Culture at the University of Athens, Greece, to discuss evidence that the works of Shakespeare were heavily influenced by the Greek masters of philosophy and drama. Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at and becoming a Patron at Made possible by Patrons: Clare Jaget, Courtney L, David Neufer, Deduce, Earl Showerman, Edward Henke, Ellen Swanson, Frank Lawler, Garrett Jackson, Heidi, James Warren, Jen Swan, John Creider, John Eddings, Jon Foss,...
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Shakespearean Issues
Don't Quill the Messenger: Shakespeare Authorship Explored
Steven welcomes Professor Richard Strier of the University of Chicago to this episode to discuss his books on Shakespearean literary criticism and analysis, including epistemology, historicism, power, and the law. Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at and becoming a Patron at Made possible by Patrons: Courtney L, David Neufer, Deduce, Earl Showerman, Edward Henke, Ellen Swanson, Eva Varelas, Frank Lawler, James Warren, Jen Swan, John Creider, John Eddings, Jon Foss, Kara Elizabeth Martin, Neal Riesterer, Patricia Carrelli,...
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The Italian Matrix Part 2
Don't Quill the Messenger: Shakespeare Authorship Explored
Steven continues his fascinating conversation with Professor Erminia Passannanti about the profound influences Italian literature had upon the works of Shakespeare, and how the "rewriting" of those Italian works played a role in disguising the author. Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at and becoming a Patron at Made possible by Patrons: Courtney L, David Neufer, Deduce, Earl Showerman, Edward Henke, Ellen Swanson, Eva Varelas, Frank Lawler, James Warren, Jen Swan, John Creider, John Eddings, Jon Foss, Kara Elizabeth...
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The Italian Matrix Part 1
Don't Quill the Messenger: Shakespeare Authorship Explored
Steven welcomes Dr. Erminia Passannanti to this first of a two-part episode discussing the obvious influences Italian literature had upon the works of Shakespeare. Passannanti's knowledge and expertise in Italian literature and English culture provide exceptional insight into how Italy and its writers influenced literature around the world. Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at and becoming a Patron at Made possible by Patrons: Courtney L, David Neufer, Deduce, Earl Showerman, Edward Henke, Ellen Swanson, Eva Varelas, Frank...
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With Deepest Gratitude
Don't Quill the Messenger: Shakespeare Authorship Explored
Steven shares some details about recent personal experiences; shouts out to some listeners who have shared interesting finds, discoveries, and links; and answers some plaguing questions presented by fellow Quillers. Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at and becoming a Patron at Made possible by Patrons: Courtney L, David Neufer, Deduce, Earl Showerman, Edward Henke, Ellen Swanson, Eva Varelas, Frank Lawler, James Warren, Jen Swan, John Creider, John Eddings, Jon Foss, Kara Elizabeth Martin, Neal Riesterer, Patricia Carrelli,...
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The Truth Will Out
Don't Quill the Messenger: Shakespeare Authorship Explored
Steven welcomes Amanda Eliasch to this episode to discuss her new documentary about Edward de Vere as the author of the works of Shakespeare. "The Truth Will Out." Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at and becoming a Patron at Made possible by Patrons: Clare Jaget, Courtney L, David Neufer, Deduce, Earl Showerman, Edward Henke, Ellen Swanson, Eva Varelas, Frank Lawler, James Warren, Jen Swan, John Creider, John Eddings, Kara Elizabeth Martin, Michael Hannigan, Neal Riesterer, Patricia Carrelli, Richard Wood, Romola,...
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The Inimitable Orson Welles: Part Two
Don't Quill the Messenger: Shakespeare Authorship Explored
Steven concludes his fascinating conversation about Orson Welles with noted film critic, historian, and film institute educator Robert Horton as they dive deeper into "Chimes at Midnight," Falstaff, Freud, Gielgud, Olivier, and more. Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at and becoming a Patron at Made possible by Patrons: Clare Jaget, Courtney L, David Neufer, Deduce, Earl Showerman, Edward Henke, Ellen Swanson, Eva Varelas, Frank Lawler, James Warren, Jen Swan, John Creider, John Eddings, Kara Elizabeth Martin,...
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The Inimitable Orson Welles: Part One
Don't Quill the Messenger: Shakespeare Authorship Explored
Steven welcomes noted film critic, historian, and film institute educator Robert Horton to this episode to discuss his research and commentary on the life and works of Orson Welles, perhaps America's most famous Shakespearean of all time. Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at and becoming a Patron at Made possible by Patrons: Clare Jaget, Courtney L, David Neufer, Deduce, Earl Showerman, Edward Henke, Ellen Swanson, Eva Varelas, Frank Lawler, James Warren, Jen Swan, John Creider, John Eddings, Kara Elizabeth Martin,...
info_outlineSteven 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 www.dontquillthepodcast.com and becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/dontquillthemessenger
Made possible by Patrons: Clare Jaget, Courtney L, David Neufer, Deduce, Earl Showerman, Edward Henke, Ellen Swanson, Frank Lawler, Garrett Jackson, Heidi, James Warren, Jen Swan, John Creider, John Eddings, Jon Foss, Kara Elizabeth Martin, Michael Hannigan, Neal Riesterer, Patricia Carrelli, quizzi, Richard Wood, Sandi Boney, Sheila Kethley, Stephen Hopkins, Teacher Mallory, Tim Norman, Tim Price, Vanessa Lops, Yvonne
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