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This podcast has
102 episodes
Language
EnglishPublisher
Michael LondonExplicit
No
Date created
2024/02/20
Latest episode
2025/05/28
Average duration
6 min.
Release period
5 days
Description
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
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I give you the same charge as was given me. (Finale Part 4 of 4)
2025/05/28
“If you have found this note, you have read the same tale as I, sweet and sad. ”
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Uncle Willy played by Micah Stock
Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by Michael London
Production, Editing, & Sound Design by George Drake, Jr.
Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen
This 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)
2025/05/28
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Dearest Voices played by Christine Brunner and Micah Stock
James Cavell played by Darren Brown
Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by Michael London
Production, Editing, & Sound Design by George Drake, Jr.
Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen
This 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)
2025/05/28
“The episodes following this one are the conclusion to our story.”
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Author/Creator:
Michael London
Production, Editing, & Sound Design:
George Drake, Jr.
Music Composition:
Mustafa Shaheen
Funding:
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 Brown
Anne Levitt played by Brittany Sue Hines
Male Voices played by Micah Stock
Female Voices played by Christine Brunner
Promotional Assistance:
Michael Greene
Recording Assistance:
Sapo Studios
Thank you:
BB Riverboats
Freesound.org
May 28, 1875 (Finale Part 1 of 4)
2025/05/28
“As I heard the words come out of her mouth it brought a flood of tears to my eyes.”
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Anne Levitt played by Brittany Sue Hines
Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by Michael London
Production, Editing, & Sound Design by George Drake, Jr.
Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen
This 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
2025/05/20
“My love for you has not left me.”
[This episode contains spoilers for the full series]
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Anne Levitt played by Brittany Sue Hines
James Cavell played by Darren Brown
Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by Michael London
Production, Editing, & Sound Design by George Drake, Jr.
Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen
This 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_longley
PIANO_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
10 May, 1873
2025/05/10
“What a daze I was in when I read your last letter.”
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James Cavell played by Darren Brown
Cabin Boy played by Micah Stock
Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by Michael London
Production, Editing, & Sound Design by George Drake, Jr.
Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen
This 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:
Afternoon on the Dock.mp3 by chris5s, Page Turn by IENBA, Emotional Original Soundtrack - HOME by Magmi.Soundtracks, piano_longverb_ambient.aif by james_longley, Storm by crooner, Ambi - rain on tent sail thunder with reverb from... by jaap.sijben, Canadian Horse Carriage.wav by vero.marengere
En Route to Liverpool
2025/05/05
“White Star Line! Oceanic departing!”
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Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by Michael London
Production, Editing, & Sound Design by George Drake, Jr.
Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen
This 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:
Stream Train Station Noises.wav by BobMorris1, Canadian Horse Carriage.wav by vero.marengere, citystreet2free.wav by moxobna, Fishing Pier 01.WAV by JustinBW, Mooring Rope.wav by Rmutt, Seagull on beach by squashy555
En Route to New York City
2025/04/29
“All aboard! Next stop New York City!”
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Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by Michael London
Production, Editing, & Sound Design by George Drake, Jr.
Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen
This 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:
Stable Noises- Birds and Horses Neighing.wav by GoodListener, Canadian Horse Carriage.wav by vero.marengere, small_birds_chile_central_winter.wav b y brimagor, Crowded park ambience.wav by Jandre160108, Afternoon on the Dock.mp3 by chris5s, Paddle boat on water.wav by SpliceSound, Stream Train Station Noises.wav by BobMorris1
April 18, 1873 & March 25, 1873
2025/04/18
“It has taken me this long to stop denying what I have come to realize is true.”
“I blame myself that you should have been aware of this sooner. You must know the truth now.”
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Anne Levitt played by Brittany Sue Hines
Aunt Eva played by Christine Brunner
Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by Michael London
Production, Editing, & Sound Design by George Drake, Jr.
Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen
This 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, & acoustic guitar melody fingerstyle #19 by Garuda1982, 9. opening envelope.wav by 16GPanskaVechet_Lukas, Nine Lies the Heart ed 4.wav by ERH, Criminal District, Criminal Shadows, & Scary Secrets by Universfield, Paddle boat on water.wav by SpliceSound, Explosion_3.ogg by Isaac2000000, THE CRASH.wav by sandyrb, Sad heaven piano #3 by PSOVOD, Distant Sad Piano by PatrickLieberkind
16 April, 1873
2025/04/16
“There are no answers to my letters or my wires. Please!”
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James Cavell played by Darren Brown
Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by Michael London
Production, Editing, & Sound Design by George Drake, Jr.
Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen
This series was made possible by a generous grant from the Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District with assistance from Culture Works.
13 April, 1873
2025/04/13
“Please, my dearest Anne, you must relent.”
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James Cavell played by Darren Brown
Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by Michael London
Production, Editing, & Sound Design by George Drake, Jr.
Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen
This series was made possible by a generous grant from the Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District with assistance from Culture Works.
6 April, 1873
2025/04/06
“I wish I were able to be there to help in some way. ”
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James Cavell played by Darren Brown
Mother Cavell played by Christine Brunner
Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by Michael London
Production, Editing, & Sound Design by George Drake, Jr.
Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen
This 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:
Dark Ambient- Synth Drone by MichiJung
April 4, 1873
2025/04/04
“Forgive me but this is necessary.”
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Anne Levitt played by Brittany Sue Hines
Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by Michael London
Production, Editing, & Sound Design by George Drake, Jr.
Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen
This 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:
Crime Drama and Horror Background Atmosphere #6 by Universfield
April 2, 1873
2025/04/02
“How it is possible I could have found you is a mystery I shall never unravel.”
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Anne Levitt played by Brittany Sue Hines
Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by Michael London
Production, Editing, & Sound Design by George Drake, Jr.
Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen
This 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:
Dark Ambient- Synth Drone by MichiJung, Freesound Singer SK29.july08.2of6.wav by juskiddink, Emotional Mysterious Music Migfus20
30 March, 1873
2025/03/30
“It is true, I never have asked about your dowry.”
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James Cavell played by Darren Brown
Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by Michael London
Production, Editing, & Sound Design by George Drake, Jr.
Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen
This 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:
Undefined Old Engine / machinery 2 by luciolepri, work of a large steam engine.wav by blukotek, small_birds_chile_central_winter.wav by brimagor
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