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EPISODE · Apr 17, 2026 · 1H 52M

"Fixing" Shakespeare?

from 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 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 Don't Quill the Messenger is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. For more great podcasts visit www.dragonwagonradio.com

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