Dearest is an epistolary podcast that hearkens back to the post-Civil War era of the 1870s with a mysterious love story that takes place along the banks of the Ohio River. Adapted from the 2007 novel of the same name by author and playwright Michael London, the story of Dearest unfolds its tale through a series of letters, each released per episode, echoing the date atop every letter. Subscribe to be notified if the postman's come: https://bit.ly/dearestpost

Episode List

I give you the same charge as was given me. (Finale Part 4 of 4)

May 28th, 2025 10:00 AM

“If you have found this note, you have read the same tale as I, sweet and sad. ”⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠Uncle Willy played by Micah StockAdapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠Music Composition by Mustafa ShaheenThis series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠. This episode of Dearest features the following sounds from ⁠Freesound.org:AMBBird_The Sparrows Are chirping.Morning.Rural s... by newlocknew, Stasis (music for space) by SondreDrakensson

Sunshine, read the items in this envelope last! (Finale Part 3 of 4)

May 28th, 2025 10:00 AM

⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠Dearest Voices played by Christine Brunner and Micah StockJames Cavell played by Darren BrownAdapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠Music Composition by Mustafa ShaheenThis series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠. This episode of Dearest features the following sounds from ⁠Freesound.org:9. opening envelope.wav by 16GPanskaVechet_Lukas, typewriter by bm3342, Morse code sample.wav by ooohyeahhh, websdr_recording_2014-07-21T07_22_13Z_7011.4kHz.wav by klankbeeld, Printing Press Mechanics by exuberate

Dearest Credits (Finale Part 2 of 4)

May 28th, 2025 10:00 AM

“The episodes following this one are the conclusion to our story.”⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠Author/Creator:Michael London⁠Production, Editing, & Sound Design:George Drake, Jr.⁠Music Composition: Mustafa ShaheenFunding:This series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠. Actors:James Cavell played by Darren BrownAnne Levitt played by Brittany Sue HinesMale Voices played by Micah StockFemale Voices played by Christine BrunnerPromotional Assistance:Michael GreeneRecording Assistance:Sapo StudiosThank you:BB RiverboatsFreesound.org

May 28, 1875 (Finale Part 1 of 4)

May 28th, 2025 10:00 AM

“As I heard the words come out of her mouth it brought a flood of tears to my eyes.”⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠Anne Levitt played by Brittany Sue HinesAdapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠Music Composition by Mustafa ShaheenThis series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠. This episode of Dearest features the following sounds from ⁠Freesound.org:acoustic guitar melody fingerstyle picking by Garuda1982, River, recording close to water flow, lapping, at... by felix.blume

En Route to a Future

May 20th, 2025 10:00 AM

“My love for you has not left me.”[This episode contains spoilers for the full series]⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠Anne Levitt played by Brittany Sue HinesJames Cavell played by Darren BrownAdapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠Music Composition by Mustafa ShaheenThis series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠. This episode of Dearest features the following sounds from ⁠Freesound.org:grandfather_clock_chimes.wav by 3bagbrew,and the following SFX from Freesound user james_longleyPIANO_SONG2_7.aif, ORCHESTRAL_TREM_BED2.aif, ambientmix1.aif, WHEATHARVEST_MACHINESOUND.aif, DEEP_DRUM_25_SEC.aif, RESON_DRONE.aif, FORWARD_BARSAXECHO8.aif, reverse_beat1.aif

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