In this podcast, the hosts explore the common misconception that Shakespeare was not educated enough to write his plays and debunk the belief that his works stemmed from someone other than himself, possibly even a member of the royal family.
The different spellings of Shakespeare's name are easily explained as a product of the era, rather than evidence of hidden meanings or codes. Many people misspelled names and there weren't proper records to refer to, leading to various spellings of the name.
Theories about Shakespeare's real identity often stem from elitism and a dismissal of how much a 16th-century man could know about different cultures and topics outside of his immediate environment.
This podcast discusses the controversy surrounding the authorship of Shakespeare's plays, with some believing that he may not have been the true author due to his education and background, despite the brilliance of the plays.
The hosts discuss the difficulty of reading Shakespeare and the importance of having a good teacher to guide them through the plays. They also mention the relevance of Shakespeare's stories to contemporary times.