The Rape of Princess Elizabeth
Don't Quill the Messenger: Shakespeare Authorship Explored
Release Date: 03/20/2026
"Fixing" Shakespeare?
Don't Quill the Messenger: Shakespeare Authorship Explored
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 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,...
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The Concept of Injustice: "Were it not against our laws"
Don't Quill the Messenger: Shakespeare Authorship Explored
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 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...
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The Rape of Princess Elizabeth
Don't Quill the Messenger: Shakespeare Authorship Explored
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 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...
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Marxist Shakespeares
Don't Quill the Messenger: Shakespeare Authorship Explored
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 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 Martin, Michael Hannigan, Neal Riesterer, Patricia...
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Cry Havoc : PTSD & Shakespeare
Don't Quill the Messenger: Shakespeare Authorship Explored
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 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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Shakespeare on Trial
Don't Quill the Messenger: Shakespeare Authorship Explored
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 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...
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Shakespeare's Greater Greek
Don't Quill the Messenger: Shakespeare Authorship Explored
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 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...
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7th Anniversary of the Podcast!
Don't Quill the Messenger: Shakespeare Authorship Explored
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 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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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...
info_outlineSteven 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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