The Poe Show
Tynan PortilloListen to the classic horror stories and macabre poems of Edgar Allan Poe, renowned 19th century authors and more in a solemnly dark tone you've never heard before!
Featuring the works of Edgar Allan Poe, H.P. Lovecraft, The Brothers Grimm, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, J.S. Le Fanu and many more. Two new episodes every month!
Original music and narration by Tynan Portillo.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 63 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains the topic of DEATH, SUBSTANCE ABUSE and SUICIDE.
An all too mysterious topic that every fan of Edgar Allan Poe has pondered, with much too many possible answers for most to contemplate, the stran... more
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TRIGGER WARNINGS: Talk of DEATH of a loved one and REINCARNATION
Today we examine a usually overlooked masterpiece by Edgar Allan Poe, a Victorian Gothic ghost story that explores the depths of love and the horrors of obsession. Ligei... more
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Today's episode is a shorty. We will hear a simple yet layered poem from Edgar Allan Poe which details the bitter-sweetness of "the hero's journey." Eldorado details the final steps of a noble knight as he seeks the mystical land for w... more
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Today I’m introducing a new series to the podcast! Welcome to Unscripted, episodes of The Poe Show audio horror story podcast where I talk in greater detail about Edgar Allan Poe, 19th century literature and all manner of horror! This ... more
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Apple Podcasts5Youngmann 2016
United States4 months ago - Respectfully fun
I’m the oddball Poe fan who doesn’t believe the stories of his death told by a man who hated him (his official obituary). I also don’t swallow a lot of the modern takes on his love life. I’m aware of the importance of his siblings (especially Leonard, whose name sounds a lot like Lenore) in his life and work.
This podcast is presented in a loving way toward the Master who inspired such writers as Jules Verne and HP Lovecraft.
I listened to the City in the Sea episode and became an instant fan of... more
Apple Podcasts5The Nameless TwinUnited States2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #141 |  Spain/Fiction/Drama |
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A somber, narration-driven show that dives into Edgar Allan Poe's stories and poems, often pairing close textual readings with historical context and personal reflections. Episodes mix dramatic readings, scholarly notes, and production cues to illuminate themes of death, obsession, and the gothic, while also exploring controversial aspects and adaptations of Poe's work. The host frequently blends literary analysis with storytelling craft, and engagements with listeners (comments, social posts) hint at a community of devoted readers, writers, and podcast enthusiasts who savor mood, detail, and storytelling technique. A notable strength is the seamless fusion of narration, music, and analysis, plus occasional deep dives into related authors a... more
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