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Text the show Well, since it's the holiday of love, why don't we celebrate with a poem by the ever romantic Edgar Allan Poe? Not only is this poem a bit of a joke (as far as poems go), with a secret code waiting to be cracked, but this poem also served to create a lot of romantic drama between two famous poets. Be sure to look me up on Audible for your next audiobook! Support The Poe Sho...

Text the show There's nothing like a little romance to make Edgar Allan Poe take pen to paper. Today we examine a poem from 1829, which Poe wrote as a young man. It explores not only the quiet joy of having found romance, but just as well the potential of romance to have devastating effects on oneself. A torrential thing indeed. Remember to support the show, share with others and subscribe! S...

Text the show Times are daunting for a lot of us right now, and it can feel like we are alone. I hope this poem speaks to many of you, to any of you, and lets you know that you are not alone. Others feel what you are feeling, and know what you are going through. Support The Poe Show! https://ko-fi.com/thepoeshow Website: https://www.thepoeshow.com/ Episode music and narration by Tynan Portillo. Ho...

Text the show The Poe Show is finally entering the true crime genre! There is a plethora of true crime cases from the 19th century that I could feature on this podcast, but for this episode I chose the axe murder trials of Lizzie Borden. A grisly murder, a surprising suspect, and twists and turns that will have you engaged from the very start! If you'd like to hear more true crime stories fro...

Text the show Yes, that’s right. Victorian ghost stories are becoming a regular occurrence on The Poe Show! This time, our ghost story from 1858 follows a man who happens to dine with the devil. After dinner, the two travel to their “journey’s end” together, passing many other lost souls. James Hain Friswell wrote this spooky winter tale over 160 years ago, but the dreary and ghostly narrative is...

Text the show It's the holiday season, so you know I have to give you an episode all about Christmas! I took off the month of November because I've been so busy, but I'll be finishing up this year strong with two December episodes. Keep an eye out for another Victorian ghost story, coming December 21st for all who enjoy the tradition of spooky tales for the cold winter! Twas the Nig...

Text the show For this new season of The Poe Show podcast, I am so glad to introduce a new guest narrator to this episode who will narrate some of their own poems. He is one of the most famous American poets of all time, having written 256 poems in his lifetime. Today we are privileged to hear from Robert Frost's own voice the two poems The Road Not Taken and Woods On A Snowy Evening. Yes, th...

Text the show Happy Halloween!!! I hope you all have a spooky, scary, fun time this holiday and eat plenty of candy. This episode is in reference to The Drowned Man series on YouTube, made my one of my favorite YouTubers, Markiplier, and Wade Barnes. If you're unfamiliar with this story, check it out in the link below. I was inspired to write this after listening to their podcast, Distractibl...

Text the show It's finally here. The most beloved, most remembered and one of the most influential pieces of fiction that Edgar Allan Poe has ever written; a hallmark of horror literature and a universally loved narrative among those who adore the scary, the morbid and the insane. I'm honored to have it featured on this horror podcast. Prepare yourself for the unforgettable journey of Th...

Text the show In honor of the start of the Halloween season and Edgar Allan Poe, I just had to revisit this poem. With new music, new sound effects and a new look at the history and life of Edgar Allan Poe, I now present to you the immortal poem of The Raven. Episode music and narration by Tynan Portillo. Intro music by Emmett Cooke on PremiumBeat. Visit The Poe Show YouTube Channel: https://www.y...

Text the show I am excited to announce our very first story by a guest author, No Chapel Could Compare by Nicholas Leonard. A story of love found in the most unlikely of places and the most interesting of people. It's creepy, surprising, heartwarming and heartbreaking. Story by Nicholas Leonard. @nicholasleonardbookedits Review of the Fall of the House of Usher: https://youtu.be/OciePRj_x6M?s...

Text the show Edgar Allan Poe is known for his gothic poetry, and this is one of my favorites. Spirits of the Dead perfectly blends together the human mourning and mysterious nature of death, with contemplations that come from long nights he spent sitting alone, surely remembering those he had loved and lost. I often think of Poe and what writing meant to him. He struggled financially all his life...

Text the show Today we enjoy one of the most famous ghost stories of the Victorian era, one of the most memorable of works from Gertrude Atherton. If you enjoy the macabre, drab nature of a silent walk on a lonely night or the terror of being swept away by the strong current of a river...beware The Striding Place. A terrific metaphor for the fear of the unknown and the impact of death upon those s...

Text the show Edgar Allan Poe wrote this creepy poem as a young man serving in the military. With its intense atmosphere and vivid details of the macabre surroundings describing this ghost town, it's possible he could have been writing about his own horrific experiences during his service. Come along and take a journey through the city in the sea. Episode music and narration by Tynan Portillo...

Text the show Ready for another classic story? In this episode we approach one of the most memorable pieces of Germanic folk literature, a commonly known fairytale written by the unforgettable Brothers Grimm. This tale has persisted through the sands of time to even become a staple of many modern collections of bedtime stories. Let us enjoy...Hansel and Gretel. Visit The Poe Show YouTube Channel:...

Text the show We've all heard the famous line that this poem is known for, but have we all taken the time to read and examine these 2 simple stanzas for what they truly mean? In this episode, we get a little more into Edgar Allan Poe's head - into why he wrote this poem in the first place, and the message Poe wanted to get across to readers. The Poe Show YouTube Channel: https://www.yout...

Text the show Katherine Mansfield wrote this beautiful love story after an encounter with a close personal friend. She was an astounding writer, experimenting with new perspectives on narrative structure and exploring character through the narrative voice.  She was a short story writer, a poet, and a leader of the Modernist literary movement, and she was, quite unapologetically, herself. Visit The...

Text the show In honor of Men's Mental Health Month, let us enjoy a beautiful poem about the sorrows of death, the sometimes unbearable tragedies of life, and the meaning to be found in our human struggles. Prepare to dive into The Conqueror Worm, one of my favorite poems written by Edgar Allan Poe. The suicide & crisis lifeline is 988, which provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyo...

Text the show Charlotte Perkins Gilman returns to The Poe Show, this time sharing a tale of what it means to raise a child. And in honor of Mother's Day this month, allow me to introduce our guest narrator, and my mother, Sara McDonald.  The Trouble with Charlotte Perkins Gilman by Halle Butler: https://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2021/03/11/the-trouble-with-charlotte-perkins-gilman/ Charlott...

Text the show A poem which explores the burden of depression and degradation of mental illness. What is more in line with Edgar Allan Poe? Having been originally published in the first edition of The Fall of the House of Usher, this poem is a beauty with the kind of history you don't want to miss. Visit The Poe Show YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thepoeshowpodcast TikTok: @poeshowp...

Text the show An utter necessity for any fan of Edgar Allan Poe, here we welcome the revised edition of The Fall of the House of Usher. Illness, madness, death and decay…all are present in this story, and none are safe from the ghosts of the past. Enjoy this macabre piece of fiction with the lights on, otherwise, you risk losing the courage to turn them off… Study on neurotypical/neurodivergent in...

Text the show Listen to one of Edgar Allan Poe's earliest poems ever written! As only a teenager, Poe had written a collection of poems which he published into a book titled "Tamerlane and Other Poems." Although this poem was not included in that book, it comes from the same time period that young Poe had been writing his first works. Let's dive into the mind of a teenage Poe.....

Text the show In honor of Women’s History Month, allow me to introduce one of the world’s most famous female authors, Mary Shelley! The Dream, a Gothic princess love story, is overflowing with romance and drama, and will have you rooting for the triumph of love by the end. With elements of the supernatural, of horror, and of undying passion, The Dream will surely set your heart ablaze. Visit The P...

Text the show And now The Dunwich Horror comes to an end...listen to Part 3, the epic climax of H.P. Lovecraft's famous story. And enjoy the hilarious aftertalk with the co-hosts of That Was Horrorble! Covering the creepy to the wacky, this episode brings to a well-earned conclusion our 3 part journey with distant Eldritch entities. Listen to the episode of That Was Horrorble that I joined th...

Text the show Back for more?  Fantastic! Enjoy Part 2 of The Dunwich Horror by H.P. Lovecraft, featuring That Was Horrorble. In this episode, not only do things get much more mysterious, but even more blatant in alien encounters... Listen to the episode of That Was Horrorble that I joined them on, "The Murders in the Rue Morgue:" https://open.spotify.com/episode/5k0g3GOteoUUzNJ9RbahBK?si...