Dearest
95 episodes Last Updated: Apr 29, 25
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.
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Episodes
Apr 29, 2025
En Route to New York City
“All aboard! Next stop New York City!”Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.Adapted 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: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
Apr 18, 2025
April 18, 1873 & March 25, 1873
“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.”Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.Anne Levitt played by Brittany Sue HinesAunt Eva played by Christine BrunnerAdapted 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, & 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
Apr 16, 2025
16 April, 1873
“There are no answers to my letters or my wires. Please!”Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.James 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.
Apr 13, 2025
13 April, 1873
“Please, my dearest Anne, you must relent.”Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.James 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.
Apr 06, 2025
6 April, 1873
“I wish I were able to be there to help in some way. ”Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.James Cavell played by Darren BrownMother Cavell played by Christine BrunnerAdapted 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:Dark Ambient- Synth Drone by MichiJung
Apr 04, 2025
April 4, 1873
“Forgive me but this is necessary.”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:Crime Drama and Horror Background Atmosphere #6 by Universfield
Apr 02, 2025
April 2, 1873
“How it is possible I could have found you is a mystery I shall never unravel.”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:Dark Ambient- Synth Drone by MichiJung, Freesound Singer SK29.july08.2of6.wav by juskiddink, Emotional Mysterious Music Migfus20
Mar 30, 2025
30 March, 1873
“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
Mar 28, 2025
March 28, 1873
“What a shame we must keep this a secret.”
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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:
Nine Lies the Heart ed 4.wav by ERH, River, recording close to water flow, lapping, at... by felix.blume
Mar 23, 2025
23 March, 1873
“I am forever astounded at the sameness of our experiences.”
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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:
Nine Lies the Heart ed 4.wav by ERH