The Poe Show

Text the show H. P. Lovecraft fans rejoice! The Poe Show returns with another beloved Eldritch story, The Dunwich Horror! Featuring two guest narrators, the co hosts of the That Was Horrorble podcast. A truly puzzling tale of horror, and one of the most popular from Lovecraft, it is sure to grant you a fright. Follow Dr. Armitage, Wilbur Whateley, and many others down the darkly trodden path of th...

Text the show (CAUTION: story contains stories and themes of slavery) The House of Bondage by Octavia V. Rogers Albert illuminates the true and often terrible stories that people who were former slaves experienced, before, during and after the American Civil War. It is an historical giant of classical literature, written by an African American woman, that has been sadly overshadowed by similar wor...

Text the show (CAUTION: story contains rats and torture) As one of the most widely remembered stories of Edgar Allan Poe, and a truly terrifying tale of suspense and torment, The Pit and the Pendulum traverses the ideas of isolation, mental torment, the frailty of human life, and the perseverance of hope.  And seeing as this story is based upon the Spanish Inquisition, there are a plethora of horr...

Text the show What could put us all in a better holiday spirit than a Victorian ghost story? Introducing the Christmas special of the Poe Show, The Ghost's Summons by Ada Buisson; a chilling tale with ambience and storytelling that truly reflect what those people in the Victorian age would have loved to listen to while gathered around the fire. Happy Holidays to all! Visit the Poe Show Patreo...

Text the show If art is beauty, does it come from artist who see beauty in the world or artists who see imperfections in themselves? Is art capable of capturing the beauty of life, without endangering the life of the artist themself? These questions and more are the theme of The Oval Portrait by Edgar Allan Poe. Visit the Poe Show Patreon to support the podcast, get a shoutout on an episode, and g...

Text the show Based on her own real life experience, and possibly Charlotte Perkins Gilman's most popular story, the Yellow Wallpaper investigates the extent of paranoia when pushed to the mental brink. As the first Poe Show Halloween Special, it is an important story that caused many to re-examine mental health issues, and one in which Charlotte injected the significance of being a woman in...

Text the show An extra episode to celebrate the spooky Halloween season! Featuring two poems by Edgar Allan Poe; one poem detailing the immense kind of joy and love somebody can feel towards another person, while the other elucidates the sorrow felt when faced with the loss of a loved one. Episode music and narration by Tynan Portillo. Intro music by Emmett Cooke on PremiumBeat. For any questions...

Text the show Guest narrator Mason Yates takes us on a ghoulish tale of twisted morals and an immense supernatural threat on the hunt. Prepare for the distant, yet ever persistent, baying of...The Hound. Episode music by Tynan Portillo. Intro music by Emmett Cooke on PremiumBeat. Narration by Mason Yates. For any questions about an episode or suggestions for the next one, email poeshowpod@gmail.co...

Text the show Indeed a true classic, the Masque of the Red Death is a macabre short story beloved by many. Explore the ethereal horror of the Red Death and what inspired Edgar Allan Poe to write it in the first place. Music and narration by Tynan Portillo. Intro music by Emmett Cooke on PremiumBeat. For questions or suggestions for the next episode, email poeshowpod@gmail.com and I'll address...

Text the show As one of the first poems by Edgar Allan Poe to ever be published, it is an honor to bring you the harrowing fictional tale of a colossal historical figure. A fable of love, loss and regret, please enjoy a personal favorite of mine, the story of Tamerlane. Music and narration by Tynan Portillo. Intro music by Emmett Cooke on PremiumBeat. For questions or suggestions for the next epis...

Text the show The first story to ever introduce the undersea terrors and cosmic horros of H.P. Lovecraft, and inspired by a surreal dream of the author, please enjoy...Dagon. Music and narration for episode composed by Tynan Portillo. Intro music by Emmett Cooke on PremiumBeat. For questions or suggestions for the next episode, email poeshowpod@gmail.com and I'll address some of them in the n...

Text the show (CAUTION: story contains animal abuse) A story of spiritual torment and the individual possibility for good or evil, The Black Cat is quite a strange tale of the human ability to comment on our own behavior. Intro music by Emmett Cooke. Narration and episode music by Tynan Portillo. For questions or suggestions for the next episode, email poeshowpod@gmail.com and I'll address so...

Text the show Possibly the most widely remembered work of Edgar Allan Poe, The Raven is a tragic story of loss, and a man's descent into madness. For questions or suggestions for the next episode, email poeshowpod@gmail.com and I'll answer some questions at the end of the next episode! Support the show