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Tynan Portillo

This is the place for all things Poe.


Listen to Edgar Allan Poe's horror stories and 19th century ghost stories, with original human-made music and narration. Get a glimpse into the twisted mind, the tragic life, and the immortal works of the Father of American Gothic Horror.


From the Tell-Tale Heart to The Fall of the House of Usher, every story and poem by Edgar Allan Poe will be featured on The Poe Show.


Featuring the works of Edgar Allan Poe, H.P. Lovecraft, The Brothers Grimm, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, J.S. Le Fanu and many more!


Original music and narration by Tynan Portillo.

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  • S3 · E69
    Saturday · 50 min

    Debunking the Biggest Myths About Edgar Allan Poe

    Text the show Happy Halloween all fans of Poe! Today’s episode reviews the biggest myths about Edgar Allan Poe and everything we either get wrong or right about the Father of American Gothic horror. There are plenty of misguided myths, exaggerated rumors and blatant lies about Poe and his life, and I’m here to set the record straight. I have been so excited to share this episode and have spent a lot of time getting my facts right! All resources for my research are available down below. The Poe Show is a horror podcast all about the works and life of Edgar Allan Poe. Also featured are classic scary stories, Gothic fiction, supernatural tales, and short horror stories from H. P. Lovecraft, Mary Shelley, Charlotte Perkins Gilman and more. Discover eerie ghost stories, psychological horror, dark poetry, and haunting fiction from the 19th century. You can also listen to the 19th Century True Crime series, discussing the most infamous murders of the 19th century, perfect for fans of true crime! With immersive sound effects and original human-made music and narration to bring these timeless tales of terror to life, this podcast is ideal for fans of classic horror, Gothic literature, literary horror, spooky audio stories and true crime fans. Teachers, students, and literature enthusiasts can also use the podcast to explore Edgar Allan Poe, Gothic storytelling, and the history of Victorian-era literature. Subscribe to know when new horror audiobooks and chilling classic tales go live! Original music and narration by Tynan Portillo. TikTok: @poeshowpodcast Website Horror Movie Reviews on The Poe Show YouTube Channel Email: poeshowpod@gmail.com Intro music by Emmett Cooke on PremiumBeat. Video debunking the Poe being a fraud myth Research resources: Edgar Allan Poe: A Life by Richard Kopley The Collected Letters of Edgar Allan Poe The Poe Museum The Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore Poe’s Middle Name Poe “didn’t” write The Raven (He actually did though) Author Two Large Language Models Criticize Author’s Theory More BS About How He Also Wrote A Christmas Carol The Reincarnation of Matthew Franklin Whittier Poe Being a Drunk Was Poe a Drunkard? Edgar Allan Poe, Drugs and Alcohol Poe’s Washington Excursion Edgar Allan Poe Poe Being a Drug Addict Edgar Allan Poe and His Tumultuous Romances Edgar Allan Poe, Drugs and Alcohol The Long-simmering Feud Between Edgar Allan Poe and Rufus Griswold Memoir of the Author by Rufus Griswold Poe Being a Gambling Addict Edgar Allan Poe, America’s Doomed Genius Edgar Allan Poe Petition in Bankruptcy Poe Being Murdered The Still Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe Midnight Dreary Review Poe Being Racist Edgar Allan Poe: A Life The Collected Letters of Edgar Allan Poe The Murders in the Rue Morgue Hop-Frog Virginia Poe and Child Marriage in the US Poe’s Letter About Virginia Chapter CIX of the Code of Virginia (1849) Historical Trends in Marriage Formation, United States (1850-1990) Child Marriage, Common in the Past, Persists Today The Effects of the Civil War on Southern Marriage Patterns Women’s Inclusion in Medical Studies NIH Revitalization Act History of Women’s Participation in Clinical Research Poe Didn’t Say That Did Poe Really Say That? Humanities West Presents Edgar Allan Poe: Myths, Mysteries & Misconceptions Support the show

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  • S3 · E68
    October 2 · 50 min

    19th Century True Crime: Jack the Ripper

    Text the show CAUTION: episode will discuss topics of GORE, MUTILATION, SEXUAL ASSAULT, and MURDER. In today’s episode, we examine the legend and the facts of the case for history’s most infamous serial killer: Jack the Ripper. In the newest installment to the 19th Century True Crime series, I am going to examine and breakdown the entirety of The Whitechapel Murders, Jack the Ripper and the ripples that this case has made throughout history. The Poe Show is a horror podcast all about the works and life of Edgar Allan Poe. Also featured are classic scary stories, Gothic fiction, supernatural tales, and short horror stories from H. P. Lovecraft, Mary Shelley, Charlotte Perkins Gilman and more. Discover eerie ghost stories, psychological horror, dark poetry, and haunting fiction from the 19th century. You can also listen to the 19th Century True Crime series, discussing the most infamous murders of the 19th century, perfect for fans of true crime! With immersive sound effects and original human-made music and narration to bring these timeless tales of terror to life, this podcast is ideal for fans of classic horror, Gothic literature, literary horror, spooky audio stories and true crime fans. Teachers, students, and literature enthusiasts can also use the podcast to explore Edgar Allan Poe, Gothic storytelling, and the history of Victorian-era literature. Subscribe to know when new horror audiobooks and chilling classic tales go live! Music and narration by Tynan Portillo. TikTok: @poeshowpodcast Website Horror Movie Reviews on The Poe Show YouTube Channel Email: poeshowpod@gmail.com Intro music by Emmett Cooke on PremiumBeat. Research resources: Timeline of Whitechapel Murders The Autumn of Terror: A Timeline of the 1888 Whitechapel Murders Casebook: Jack The Ripper Whitechapel Murders Emma Smith Inquest The Murder of Emma Elizabeth Smith - The First Whitechapel Murder Whitechapel Murders The Canonical Five Jack the Ripper The Canonical Five: The Tragic Lives and Deaths of Jack the Ripper’s Victims Annie Chapman: Canonical Five Ripper Victim Number Two A Closer Look at the Victim’s Wounds The Double Event Letters The Ripper Letters Ripper Letters Letters From Jack The Ripper “Dear Boss” Letter “From Hell” Letter Did Fred Best Write the Letter Frederick Best Photos Victims of Jack the Ripper Casebook Photos of Victims Videos The Jack The Ripper Victims 10 Strange Facts About Jack The Ripper We Pretty Much Know Who Jack The Ripper Was Documentaries Revealed: Jack the Ripper Tabloid Killer The UnXplained: Jack the Ripper’s Unsolvable Killing Spree The Jack The Ripper Murder Sites Then And Now The Enduring Mystery of Jack the Ripper Jack the Ripper: Full True Crime Documentary: Victorian London and Whitechapel Murders Parts 1-7 Suspects Casebook: Suspects The Suspects Does A New Genetic Analysis Finally Reveal The Identity of Jack The Ripper? London History Population of London 1800-1891 What Was London Like in 1888? What Was Bloody Sunday 1887? Gangs and Slums of London Gang Outrages in Whitechapel The Slums of Victorian England The Slums of East London Photographs of Victorian Slums Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde (1888) Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1888 play) Richard Mansfield How Richard Mansfield Does It Support the show

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  • S3 · E67
    September 21 · 32 min

    Metzengerstein

    Text the show Today’s episode of The Poe Show is a chilling ghost story, a short Gothic tale of vengeance from beyond the grave. A generational feud between two families, Castle Berlifitzing and Palace Metzengerstein, was started long ago due to an ancient and, as of yet, unfulfilled prophecy. “A lofty name shall have a fearful fall when, as the rider over his horse, the mortality of Metzengerstein shall triumph over the immortality of Berlifitzing.” And what a fiery, untamed beast it would be. One which would haunt this story to death. Please enjoy Metzengerstein. The Poe Show is a horror podcast all about the works of Edgar Allan Poe. Also featured are classic scary stories, Gothic fiction, supernatural tales, and short horror stories from H. P. Lovecraft, Mary Shelley, Charlotte Perkins Gilman and more. Discover eerie ghost stories, psychological horror, dark poetry, and unsettling fiction from the 19th century. With immersive sound effects and original human-made music and narration to bring these timeless tales of terror to life, this podcast is ideal for fans of classic horror, Gothic literature, literary horror, and spooky audio stories. Teachers, students, and literature enthusiasts can also use the podcast to explore Edgar Allan Poe, Gothic storytelling, Victorian-era literature, and the history of supernatural fiction. Subscribe for new horror audiobooks and chilling classic tales. Edgar Allan Poe’s Metzengerstein: a Detailed Summary and Literary Analysis Music and narration by Tynan Portillo. Horror Movie Reviews on The Poe Show YouTube Website Email: poeshowpod@gmail.com Intro music by Emmett Cooke on PremiumBeat. Thank you to: ZapSplat for the Fire Wooshes Sound FX. Eugen Ungureanu from Pixabay for the Fireplace SFX. Bluezone Corporation for the Building Collapse SFX. Support the show

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  • S3 · E66
    September 14 · 30 min

    Poem: Al Aaraaf

    Text the show Today's episode is Edgar Allan Poe's longest poem, one which he wrote before he turned 15. It is a poem of love and tragedy stuffed with religious imagery and oozing 19th century Gothic esthetic. Please enjoy Al Aaraaf. The Poe Show is a horror podcast all about the works of Edgar Allan Poe. Also featured are classic scary stories, Gothic fiction, supernatural tales, and short horror stories from H. P. Lovecraft, Mary Shelley, Charlotte Perkins Gilman and more. Discover eerie ghost stories, psychological horror, dark poetry, and unsettling fiction from the 19th century. With immersive sound effects and original human-made music and narration to bring these timeless tales of terror to life, this podcast is ideal for fans of classic horror, Gothic literature, literary horror, and spooky audio stories. Teachers, students, and literature enthusiasts can also use the podcast to explore Edgar Allan Poe, the elements of Gothic storytelling, Victorian-era literature, and the history of supernatural fiction. Subscribe for new horror audiobooks and chilling classic tales. Music and narration by Tynan Portillo. TikTok: @poeshowpodcast Support The Poe Show! https://ko-fi.com/thepoeshow Website: https://www.thepoeshow.com/ Horror Movie Reviews on The Poe Show YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thepoeshowpodcast Email: poeshowpod@gmail.com Intro music by Emmett Cooke on PremiumBeat. Support the show

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  • S3 · E65
    September 1 · 34 min

    Edgar Allan Poe's Daddy Issues

    Text the show CAUTION: This episode will discuss topics of DEATH, ALCOHOLISM and ABUSE. Today I am going over the history of Edgar Allan Poe's various parental figures, including that absolute villain John Allan. I'll be taking a look into the drama of Poe's life with and without the support of his fathers, and how it shaped his future and writing. While not a fictional scary story, I think you'll find the relationship Poe had with his fathers is seriously anxiety-inducing and, at times, so incredibly frustrating that you may be shocked at the behavior of these men. Sources: Poe’s Middle Name Edgar Allan Poe: A Life by Richard Kopley Wikipedia on Eliza Poe Wikipedia on David Poe Jr. John Allan John Allan Benefits from Slavery Frances Allan Frances Keeling Valentine Allan To Fanny The Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore: John Allan The Women in Poe’s Life The Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore The Poe Museum This horror audio story podcast is perfect for fans of horror, the lore of H.P. Lovecraft, the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Gothic fiction, 19th century poetry, short horror fiction, and timeless classic scary stories. As an audiobook podcast, it is also great for educators, teachers, students and schools/colleges looking to educate themselves and others on the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Victorian era writing, Victorian culture, old ghost stories and classic horror fiction. Be sure to share with any fans of horror audio stories, horror audiobooks and spooky tales. Music and narration by Tynan Portillo. TikTok: @poeshowpodcast Support The Poe Show! https://ko-fi.com/thepoeshow Website: https://www.thepoeshow.com/ Horror Movie Reviews on The Poe Show YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thepoeshowpodcast Bluesky: thepoeshow.bsky.social Instagram & Threads: @thepoeshowpodcast Email: poeshowpod@gmail.com Intro music by Emmett Cooke on PremiumBeat. Support the show

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  • S3 · E64
    August 18 · 1 hr 13 min

    William Wilson

    Text the show CAUTION: This episode contains MURDER. This episode required a mountain of research and work to get it done, and I am incredibly proud to present to you Edgar Allan Poe’s terrifying story of an evil doppelganger, William Wilson. Not only was this story an immense literary achievement for Edgar Allan Poe, and something which spoke to his ability to dissect the human mind (as well as his tendency to complicate language) despite not having such study in his background. This scary story is both chilling and thrilling, taking us on a journey of one man’s identity crisis with an identical twin, both of the same name, stature and temperament! William Wilson is a horror story that deals with ideas so grounded in reality, it’s a wonder how it's able to combine the supernatural as well. It verges on the edge of being a ghost story, although there are no spirits, and its mood is parallel to The Fall of the House of Usher. Edgar Allan Poe knew his niche, and squeezed each bit of terror out of it he could! William Wilson truly accomplishes getting the goosebumps on your arms! Be sure to share this episode with a friend in celebration of the spooky months and Halloween coming up! The Poe Show YouTube: The Tell-Tale Heart Cartoon?! (1953) I Think, But Am Not: The Nightmare of William Wilson William Wilson’s Double "Oh Gigantic Paradox": Poe's "William Wilson" and the Jungian Self This horror audio story podcast is perfect for fans of horror, the lore of H.P. Lovecraft, the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Gothic fiction, 19th century poetry, short horror fiction, and timeless classic scary stories. As an audiobook podcast, it is also great for educators, teachers, students and schools/colleges looking to educate themselves and others on the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Victorian era writing, Victorian culture, old ghost stories and classic horror fiction. Be sure to share with any fans of horror audio stories, horror audiobooks and spooky tales. Music and narration by Tynan Portillo. TikTok: @poeshowpodcast Support The Poe Show! https://ko-fi.com/thepoeshow Website: https://www.thepoeshow.com/ Horror Movie Reviews on The Poe Show YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thepoeshowpodcast Bluesky: thepoeshow.bsky.social Instagram & Threads: @thepoeshowpodcast Email: poeshowpod@gmail.com Intro music by Emmett Cooke on PremiumBeat. Support the show

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  • S3 · E63
    June 1 · 50 min

    The Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe

    Text the show CAUTION: This episode will discuss 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 strange death of the Master of Horror has been a subject of 19th century research since it first occurred. Today, not only will we discuss all the gritty details that lead to Poe’s sudden cryptic death, but we will also attempt to do the one thing never done before: solve it. Research resources for this episode: Edgar Allan Poe: A Life by Richard Kopley Edgar Allan Poe Daguerrotypes Midnight Dreary: The Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe - by John Evangelist Walsh Documentary - Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive Poe’s Middle Name How Tuberculosis Shaped Victorian Fashion Tuberculosis and the Fatal Beauty of Romanticism Edgar Allan Poe: 1848 Edgar’s Laudanum Overdose The (Still) Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe Rooted in History: 175 Years Later, Mystery Still Shrouds Poe’s Death Breaking Down the Unsolved Mystery of Edgar Allan Poe’s Death The Mystery of Edgar Allan Poe’s Death Poe as a Literary Critic Other Obituaries of Edgar Allan Poe This horror audio story podcast is perfect for fans of horror, the lore of H.P. Lovecraft, the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Gothic fiction, 19th century poetry, short horror fiction, and timeless classic scary stories. As an audiobook podcast, it is also great for educators, teachers, students and schools/colleges looking to educate themselves and others on the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Victorian era writing, Victorian culture, old ghost stories and classic horror fiction. Be sure to share with any fans of horror audio stories, horror audiobooks and spooky tales. Music and narration by Tynan Portillo. TikTok: @poeshowpodcast Support The Poe Show! https://ko-fi.com/thepoeshow Website: https://www.thepoeshow.com/ Horror Movie Reviews on The Poe Show YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thepoeshowpodcast Bluesky: thepoeshow.bsky.social Instagram & Threads: @thepoeshowpodcast Email: poeshowpod@gmail.com Support the show

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  • S3 · E62
    May 25 · 1 hr 4 min

    Ligeia

    Text the show CAUTION: story contains 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. Ligeia was published in 1838 and ever since then it has perturbed readers and scholars alike, leading it to become known as one of Poe’s greatest literary achievements. Ligeia is definitely a scary story, but just as well, it is a heart-wrenching tale of love and devotion. While the narrator can be considered no less than unreliable, it is through his eyes that we are to experience the beauty, the grace, the intelligence and the horror of that incredible woman…Ligeia. There Was An Old Woman from The Ray Bradbury Theater on YouTube. This horror audio story podcast is perfect for fans of horror, the lore of H.P. Lovecraft, the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Gothic fiction, 19th century poetry, short horror fiction, and timeless classic scary stories. As an audiobook podcast, it is also great for educators, teachers, students and schools/colleges looking to educate themselves and others on the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Victorian era writing, Victorian culture, old ghost stories and classic horror fiction. Be sure to share with any fans of horror audio stories, horror audiobooks and spooky tales. Music and narration by Tynan Portillo. TikTok: @poeshowpodcast Support The Poe Show! https://ko-fi.com/thepoeshow Website: https://www.thepoeshow.com/ Horror Movie Reviews on The Poe Show YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thepoeshowpodcast Bluesky: thepoeshow.bsky.social Instagram & Threads: @thepoeshowpodcast Email: poeshowpod@gmail.com Intro music by Emmett Cooke on PremiumBeat. Support the show

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  • S3 · E61
    April 3 · 5 min

    Poem: Eldorado

    Text the show 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 which he has longed for, for so long. This audiobook podcast is perfect for educators, teachers, students and schools/colleges looking to educate themselves and others on the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Victorian era writing, old ghost stories and classic horror fiction. As a horror audio story podcast, it is also great for fans of horror, the lore of H.P. Lovecraft, Gothic fiction, 19th century poetry, short horror fiction, and timeless classic scary stories. Be sure to share with any fans of horror audio stories, horror audiobooks and spooky tales. Music and narration by Tynan Portillo. TikTok: @poeshowpodcast Support The Poe Show! https://ko-fi.com/thepoeshow Website: https://www.thepoeshow.com/ Horror Movie Reviews on The Poe Show YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thepoeshowpodcast Bluesky: thepoeshow.bsky.social Instagram & Threads: @thepoeshowpodcast Email: poeshowpod@gmail.com Intro music by Emmett Cooke on PremiumBeat. Support the show

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  • S3 · E60
    March 20 · 44 min

    Edgar Allan Poe's Biggest Controversies

    Text the show 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 series will be much more laid back and won’t feature audio stories. It will have a much more regular podcast format, allowing for you to learn all the delicious details of Edgar Allan Poe’s life, literature and more. In today’s episode, I’m discussing some of Edgar Allan Poe’s biggest controversies: his marriage, his alleged affair, the feud with his arch nemesis Rufus Griswold, his infamous obituary, and - probably most controversial of all in the scholarly world - Poe’s implied racist themes in his stories. Be sure to listen to all of his stories in other episodes! TRIGGER WARNING: discussions of Edgar Allan Poe’s CHILD MARRIAGE, DEATH and RACISM Research resources: Edgar Allan Poe: A Life by Richard Kopley Poe's Double Marriage In Her Own Words: A Valentine for Edgar Allan Poe Today Marks Edgar Poe’s 177th Wedding Anniversary MARRIAGE: The public scandals and private tragedies of Virginia & Edgar Allan Poe’s marriage Edgar Allan Poe and His Tumultuous Romances The Women in Poe’s Life Grave-side chat with Lynn Cullen, author of “Mrs. Poe” To Frances S. Osgood The Loves of Edgar A. Poe The Long-simmering Feud Between Edgar Allan Poe and Rufus Griswold Edgar Allan Poe and Rufus Wilmot Griswold Rufus Wilmot Griswold-Poe’s Literary Executor Poe’s Character Under Attack The Defamation of Poe’s Character Death of Edgar A. Poe - obituary written by Rufus Griswold Other Obituaries of Edgar Allan Poe A Gift for Dr. Griswold Black Skin, Red Masques: Reading Frantz Fanon and Audre Lorde in Tension with Edgar Allan Poe Jingle Bells by the Edison Male Quartette from 1898 Age of Consent in the United States (19th century) “The story I must tell”: “Jingle Bells” in the Minstrel Repertoire by Kyna Hamill Jingle Bells by the Edison Male Quartette Support the show

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  • S3 · E59
    March 4 · 34 min

    Eleonora

    Text the show Today's horror audio story is the intriguing tale of a lost lover dealing with a personal illness. Eleonora is one of Edgar Allan Poe’s most well criticized Victorian ghost stories, and as you’ll see in this episode, for good reason. Not only does it show the extent of Poe’s masterful use of powerful prose and ravishing rhetoric to create an unforgettable narrative, it also demonstrates the layers of hidden meaning he was able to construct within the ongoing story. As a master of scary stories and horror, Poe here seems to take a break from the grotesque and focus on the tragic and the beautiful. Truly, this is a gem, among some of Poe’s best work. Research sources for this episode: The History of Men by Prof. Michael S. Kimmel Walden by Henry David Thoreau Moby Dick by Herman Melville The Poetic Principle by Edgar Allan Poe (https://www.eapoe.org/works/essays/poetprnb.htm) Agricultural Changes in the Midwest (OR see History of agriculture in the United States on Wikipedia as well) (https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1560187343/troyk12mius/izy3gyiyjdjy3mcbtx12/Chapter09.pdf) Rise of Crime in the Period 1830-1860 by Paul Dolan (https://scholarlycommons.law.northwestern.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2921&context=jclc) Poesian Feminism: Triumph or Tragedy by Debra Johanyak (https://www.jstor.org/stable/44322928?read-now=1&seq=1#page_scan_tab_contents) Love and Death in the American Novel by Leslie A. Fiedler (https://archive.org/details/lovedeathinameri00fied) Edgar Allan Poe and Female Victimization by Xi Li (https://etd.ohiolink.edu/acprod/odb_etd/ws/send_file/send?accession=dayton1544130664085232&disposition=inline) A Damsel with a Dulcimer: An Interpretation of Poe’s “Eleonora” by Sam S. Baskett (https://www.jstor.org/stable/3043539?read-now=1&seq=1#page_scan_tab_contents) An Analyzing the Portrayal of Women in Victorian Literature by Rani Rathore (https://www.airo.co.in/publications/64348-victorian-women-(1)-(1)-new.pdf) This audiobook podcast is perfect for educators, teachers, students and schools/colleges looking to educate themselves and others on the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Victorian era writing, old ghost stories and classic horror fiction. As it is a horror podcast, it is also great for fans of horror, lore of H.P. Lovecraft, Gothic fiction, poetry, short horror fiction, and timeless classic scary stories. Be sure to share with any fans of horror audio stories, horror audiobooks and spooky tales. Music and narration by Tynan Portillo. TikTok: @poeshowpodcast Support The Poe Show! https://ko-fi.com/thepoeshow Website: https://www.thepoeshow.com/ Horror Movie Reviews on The Poe Show YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thepoeshowpodcast Support the show

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  • S3 · E57
    February 13 · 10 min

    Poem: Lenore

    Text the show TRIGGER WARNING: this episode will discuss themes of DEATH OF A LOVED ONE and MOURNING. Today’s episode helped me in very personal ways that I can’t express enough gratitude to Edgar Allan Poe for. Although he wrote this poem all the way back in 1831, it resonates with this fellow creative artist nearly two centuries in the future. It is yet another testament that while writing America’s greatest scary stories and creepy tales, Edgar Allan Poe still found time to write some of the most touching and beautiful poems about love and loss that we’ve yet seen in human history. May this poem also help carry you through any loss you have or will experience. This podcast is perfect for educators, teachers, students and schools/colleges looking to educate themselves and others on the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Victorian era writing, old ghost stories and classic horror fiction. Also great for fans of horror, Lovecraftian lore, Gothic fiction, poetry, short horror fiction, and timeless classic scary stories. Music and narration by Tynan Portillo. Support The Poe Show! https://ko-fi.com/thepoeshow Website: https://www.thepoeshow.com/ Horror Movie Reviews on The Poe Show YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thepoeshowpodcast Bluesky: thepoeshow.bsky.social TikTok: @poeshowpodcast Instagram & Threads: @thepoeshowpodcast Email: poeshowpod@gmail.com Intro music by Emmett Cooke on PremiumBeat. Support the show

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  • S3 · E58
    February 5 · 43 min

    The Oblong Box

    Text the show CAUTION: this episode contains DROWNING, MENTION OF SUICIDE, DISCUSSION OF DEATH AND LOSS OF FAMILY The Oblong Box is one of Edgar Allan Poe’s horror stories that offer both a slice of Victorian life and an intriguing fictional mystery. Published in 1844 and inspired by true events which occurred during the time, as well as events in Edgar Allan Poe’s life, this creepy tale of a boat ride gone wrong has been crafted with a modern flair that makes it both unsettling and succinctly tragic. Follow along as our unnamed narrator unravels the nature of a mysterious oblong box and the queer obsessive behavior a dearly beloved friend has with it… This podcast is perfect for educators, teachers, students and schools/colleges looking to educate themselves and others on the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Victorian era writing, old ghost stories and classic horror fiction. Also great for fans of horror, Lovecraftian lore, Gothic fiction, poetry, short horror fiction, and timeless classic scary stories. Support The Poe Show! https://ko-fi.com/thepoeshow Website: https://www.thepoeshow.com/ Music and narration by Tynan Portillo. Horror Movie Reviews on The Poe Show YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thepoeshowpodcast Bluesky: thepoeshow.bsky.social TikTok: @poeshowpodcast Instagram & Threads: @thepoeshowpodcast Email: poeshowpod@gmail.com Intro music by Emmett Cooke on PremiumBeat. SFX Credit: nBeats on YouTube Ambient Academy on YouTube Sound Effects on YouTube Authentic Sound Effects on YouTube Osound on YouTube Support the show

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  • S3 · E56
    January 12 · 10 min

    Poem: Dreams

    Text the show Today’s poem by Edgar Allan Poe is a testament to his ability to craft not only meaningful text but an ethereal aura within it. This poem is also one of his earliest, published in his first collection of poems Tamerlane and Other Poems. What it lacks in his later literary skill, it makes up for in both its youthful wonder and in establishing a new poet stepping onto the scene! Nothing creepy, crawly or scary about this poem, truly a rare instance for Edgar Allan Poe. This podcast is perfect for educators, teachers, students and schools/colleges looking to educate themselves and others on the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Victorian era writing, old ghost stories and classic horror fiction. Also great for fans of horror, Lovecraftian lore, Gothic fiction, poetry, short horror fiction, and timeless classic scary stories. Music and narration by Tynan Portillo. Support The Poe Show! https://ko-fi.com/thepoeshow Website: https://www.thepoeshow.com/ Horror Movie Reviews on The Poe Show YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thepoeshowpodcast Bluesky: thepoeshow.bsky.social TikTok: @poeshowpodcast Instagram & Threads: @thepoeshowpodcast Email: poeshowpod@gmail.com Intro music by Emmett Cooke on PremiumBeat. Support the show

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  • S2 · E55
    Dec 17, 2025 · 10 min

    Poem: Christmas Trees

    Text the show Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone this season! Today, in honor of the spirit of Christmas, the compassion for and connection to our fellow human beings, let’s dive into a circular letter by Robert Frost. This letter expresses Frost’s disdain for the overt commercialization of the world, buying up any and all beautiful things to sell them off for a profit. The antagonist of this poem is one who sees no wrong in taking what’s not his, offering little compensation, then stealing away to make a profit on his scheme. Its poignant message rings especially loud this year… I decided to keep the music for this episode relatively simple: just one piano plucking away at a sparse melody. I drew upon the tunes I remember loving as a child, like the soundtracks to The Polar Express and Elf. I hope it brings you the same feeling of warmth that helps in this winter cold as it did me. This podcast is perfect for educators, teachers, students and schools/colleges looking to educate themselves and others on the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Victorian era writing, old ghost stories and classic horror fiction. Also great for fans of horror, Lovecraftian lore, Gothic fiction, poetry, short horror fiction, and timeless classic scary stories. Support The Poe Show! https://ko-fi.com/thepoeshow Website: https://www.thepoeshow.com/ Episode music and narration by Tynan Portillo. Horror Movie Reviews on The Poe Show YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thepoeshowpodcast Bluesky: thepoeshow.bsky.social TikTok: @poeshowpodcast Instagram & Threads: @thepoeshowpodcast Email: poeshowpod@gmail.com Intro music by Emmett Cooke on PremiumBeat. Support the show

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  • S2 · E54
    Dec 12, 2025 · 43 min

    The Doll's Ghost

    Text the show TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains DOLLS and PARENT LOSING TRACK OF A CHILD. This Victorian ghost story is the first ever to feature the haunted doll. Although it may be a modern horror trope present in many movies, TV shows and stories nowadays, this tale shows just how new the idea of creepy dolls was. Dolls gaining the innovation of sound was a completely new feature at the time of this story’s publication, and F. Marion Crawford obviously knew the potential for what a creepy story he could tell with them. This scary story of a haunted doll stalking a worried father is sometimes terrifying, sometimes heartbreaking, and all the time spooky. Please enjoy The Doll’s Ghost from 1896. Composing the music for this episode became much more heart wrenching than I thought could be possible. It was quite difficult for me, emotionally. This score has now become so integral to how I interpret this story that I cannot read it without hearing the music - nor hear the music without growing emotional at remembering Mr. Puckler's fear of losing his child (and the fear of being lost as a child). Experimenting with ways to replay the same melody, shaping it from a child's perspective, graduating to a parent's perspective, then perverting it with the fear of the ghost, was an exhilarating challenge. This podcast is perfect for educators, teachers, students and schools/colleges looking to educate themselves and others on the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Victorian era writing, old ghost stories and classic horror fiction. Also great for fans of horror, Lovecraftian lore, Gothic fiction, poetry, short horror fiction, and timeless classic scary stories. Support The Poe Show! https://ko-fi.com/thepoeshow Website: https://www.thepoeshow.com/ Episode music and narration by Tynan Portillo. Horror Movie Reviews on The Poe Show YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thepoeshowpodcast Bluesky: thepoeshow.bsky.social TikTok: @poeshowpodcast Instagram & Threads: @thepoeshowpodcast Email: poeshowpod@gmail.com Intro music by Emmett Cooke on PremiumBeat. Grandfather Clock Sound Effect on Pixabay: Sound Effect by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/freesound_community-46691455/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=30067">freesound_community</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=30067">Pixabay</a> Thunder: Sound Effect by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/dragon-studio-38165424/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=364468">DRAGON-STUDIO</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com/sound-effects//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=364468">Pixabay</a> Support the show

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  • S2 · E53
    Nov 15, 2025 · 9 min

    Poem: The Valley of Unrest

    Text the show In this episode, we dive into a poem that speaks to Edgar Allan Poe’s wit with hidden meanings and symbolism, simply writhing with rich metaphor and a deeper message. The poetry of Edgar Allan Poe is celebrated as some of the greatest quality in the world. Let's see if this poem measures up to the expectation... Variations & History of The Valley of Unrest: https://www.eapoe.org/works/mabbott/tom1p049.htm This podcast is perfect for educators, teachers, students and schools/colleges looking to educate themselves and others on the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Victorian era writing, old ghost stories and classic horror fiction. Also great for fans of horror, Lovecraftian lore, Gothic fiction, poetry, short horror fiction, and timeless classic scary stories. Support The Poe Show! https://ko-fi.com/thepoeshow Website: https://www.thepoeshow.com/ Episode music and narration by Tynan Portillo. Horror Movie Reviews on The Poe Show YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thepoeshowpodcast Bluesky: thepoeshow.bsky.social TikTok: @poeshowpodcast Instagram & Threads: @thepoeshowpodcast Email: poeshowpod@gmail.com Intro music by Emmett Cooke on PremiumBeat. Support the show

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  • S2 · E52
    Oct 10, 2025 · 37 min

    The Cold Embrace

    Text the show CAUTION: This episode contains MENTION OF SUICIDE, MENTION OF SUICIDE BY DROWNING and GHOSTS A gesture of love? A reflection of tragedy? A reminder of sin? An unbreakable chain of guilt? The Cold Embrace will ask you to give meaning to the cold fingers that reach out for their disloyal companion. Published in 1860, yet resonant with betrayed lovers everywhere and through all time, Mary Elizabeth Braddon’s masterful short story on the heart breaking tragedy of a fair maiden and the vengeful grip from the grave dragging the villain to his doom will surely give you a fright to remember. As I composed the music for this episode, I felt it needed to be reminiscent of the lost maiden Gertrude, but also express the gaiety of the story’s villain and his attempt at moving along from the tragedy without paying the required justice. I also took some inspiration from one of my favorite composers of all time, Ludwig Van Beethoven. This podcast is great for educators, teachers, students and schools looking to educate themselves and others on the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Victorian era writing, old ghost stories and classic horror fiction. Also great for fans of horror, Lovecraftian lore, Gothic fiction, poetry, short stories, and timeless classic scary stories. Support The Poe Show! https://ko-fi.com/thepoeshow Website: https://www.thepoeshow.com/ Episode music and narration by Tynan Portillo. Horror Movie Reviews on The Poe Show YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thepoeshowpodcast Bluesky: thepoeshow.bsky.social TikTok: @poeshowpodcast Instagram & Threads: @thepoeshowpodcast Email: poeshowpod@gmail.com Intro music by Emmett Cooke on PremiumBeat. Support the show

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  • S2 · E51
    Oct 3, 2025 · 43 min

    Whatever Happened to Uncle Ed? (by Eric Miller)

    Text the show TRIGGER WARNING: this episode includes FIREARM SFX, DEMONS, and SWEARING. Eric Miller is a very well accomplished and awarded writer, having credits for a number of Hollywood movies, short stories, anthologies and the novel we will hear an excerpt from today: Whatever Happened to Uncle Ed? Featured on this epsiode will be an action scene from the beginning of Whatever Happened... as well as an interview with the author himself. It was such a pleasure to be able to talk with Eric about so many topics, and I hope you will give his book a read. Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Whatever-Happened-Uncle-Eric-Miller/dp/B0DTF5LVHW Are you an author who'd like to hear their story on The Poe Show? Email poeshowpod@gmail.com with details. YouTube CORN SFX CREDIT: Copyright Free Sound Effects and Music Downloads, Calming Nature Sound, Sound Library This podcast is a great resource for educators, teachers, students and schools looking to educate themselves and others on the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Victorian era writing, and classic horror fiction. Also great for fans of horror, Gothic fiction, poetry, short stories, and timeless classic scary stories. And for any indie authors who'd like to hear their story featured on the podcast as well, feel free to send an email. Support The Poe Show! https://ko-fi.com/thepoeshow Website: https://www.thepoeshow.com/ Episode music and narration by Tynan Portillo. Horror Movie Reviews on The Poe Show YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thepoeshowpodcast Bluesky: thepoeshow.bsky.social TikTok: @poeshowpodcast Instagram & Threads: @thepoeshowpodcast Email: poeshowpod@gmail.com Intro music by Emmett Cooke on PremiumBeat. Support the show

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  • S2 · E50
    Aug 11, 2025 · 45 min

    Berenice

    Text the show TRIGGER WARNING: this episode contains SUGGESTION OF GORE and TEETH BODY HORROR. Today we immerse ourselves in the unsettling short story by Edgar Allan Poe that will have your teeth chattering. A tale of insanity, monomania and obsession that leads one to their own torturous realization of their evil deeds. The melancholy narrative of Berenice. This story is one of Edgar Allan Poe's spookiest in my opinion, as well as one of his most difficult to get through if you're not a fan of the Victorian era writing style. Take your time, replay the episode as many times as you want to. It took me more times re-reading this story than I'd like to admit in order to understand it completely, but it resulted in a fantastic auditory experience! This podcast is great for educators, teachers, students and schools looking to educate themselves and others on the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Victorian era writing, and classic horror fiction. Also great for fans of horror, Gothic fiction, poetry, short stories, and timeless classic scary stories. Thanks to freesound_community on Pixabay for the Grandfather clock sound effect! Support The Poe Show! https://ko-fi.com/thepoeshow Website: https://www.thepoeshow.com/ Episode music and narration by Tynan Portillo. Horror Movie Reviews on The Poe Show YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thepoeshowpodcast Bluesky: thepoeshow.bsky.social TikTok: @poeshowpodcast Instagram & Threads: @thepoeshowpodcast Email: poeshowpod@gmail.com Intro music by Emmett Cooke on PremiumBeat. Support the show

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