Hiatus extension and Interview with Jeff Whitehead

I began to worry that Rod understood why he had brought me here, and that he had hoped I would shepherd his own demise and ask for me to keep the fortnight vigil to ensure that the ritual would continue. Poe: Evermore was written by Jeff Whitehead.CWS: Illness, loss of loved ones, delusions Edgar Allan Poe: Mick WheatonRoderick Usher: Giancarlo Herrera Frances: Nichole GoodnightCharles Dickens: Jonathon SimsMadeline Usher: Lauren TuckerVirginia Poe: Isabel Adomakoh YoungThe Man: Harlan GuthrieEditor: Daisy McNamaraSound Designer: Dustin ParsonsMusic: Newt SchottelkotteArt: Ryan Carr Showrunner: Daisy McNamaraProducer: Pacific ObadiahDirector: Daisy McNamara Transcripts: A production of Eelsong Studios, Bloody FM, And Midnight Disease Productions.Find us on Social Media! We're on Twitter and InstagramSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoePodJoin our discord: https://discord.gg/8Tb8WKpA

No, he brought me to his home to witness. He knew what was going to happen.I was a moth caught in a web, unknowingly fluttering, each beat of the wing entangling me further. Poe: Evermore was written by Jeff Whitehead.CWS: Illness, loss of loved ones.Edgar Allan Poe: Mick WheatonRoderick Usher: Giancarlo Herrera Frances: Nichole GoodnightCharles Dickens: Jonathon SimsMadeline Usher: Lauren TuckerEditor: Daisy McNamaraSound Designer: Dustin ParsonsMusic: Newt SchottelkotteArt: Ryan CarrShowrunner: Daisy McNamaraProducer: Pacific ObadiahDirector: Daisy McNamaraTranscript: A production of Eelsong Studios, Bloody FM, And Midnight Disease Productions.Find us on Social Media! We're on Twitter and InstagramSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoePodJoin our discord: https://discord.gg/8Tb8WKpA

After Anna's death, I treaded water listlessly in a drowning pool, my head barely able to keep above. Although I had earned my place at West Point, I suddenly had no reason to attend, my motivation was quite literally deceased.... Poe: Evermore was written by Jeff Whitehead.CWS: Illness, loss of loved ones.Edgar Allan Poe: Mick WheatonRoderick Usher: Giancarlo Herrera Frances: Nichole GoodnightCharles Dickens: Jonathon SimsDriver: Jonathon McDonaldDriver 2: Melissa LuskButler: Virginia SpottsDoctor: Dustin Parsons Editor: Daisy McNamaraSound Designer: Dustin ParsonsMusic: Newt SchottelkotteArt: Ryan CarrShowrunner: Daisy McNamaraProducer: Pacific ObadiahDirector: Daisy McNamara and Pacific S. Obadiah Transcript A production of Eelsong Studios, Bloody FM, And Midnight Disease Productions.Find us on Social Media! We're on Twitter and InstagramSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoePodJoin our discord: https://discord.gg/8Tb8WKpA

 Here we are, Eastern State Penitentiary. My God, what a monstrous building. Episode 17:  The Black Cat.Cws: Incarceration, animal abuse, domestic violence.Poe: Evermore was written by Jeff Whitehead.Episode 17, The Black Cat, was Written by Liam Weixel.Edgar Allan Poe -  Mick Wheaton.Charles Dickens - Jonathon Sims.Warden - Dexter HowardVictor - William WellmanClassmates - Chris Quinby and Tal MinearTeacher - Fay RobertsAnnalise - Bailey WolfeThe Policeman -  Jesse Hall and Gavaroc.Editor: Daisy McNamaraSound Designer: Dustin ParsonsMusic: Newt SchottelkotteArt: Ryan CarrShowrunner: Daisy McNamaraProducer: Pacific ObadiahDirector: Daisy McNamara and Pacific S. ObadiahTranscript: A production of Eelsong Studios, Bloody FM, And Midnight Disease Productions.Find us on Social Media! We're on Twitter and InstagramSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoePodJoin our discord: https://discord.gg/8Tb8WKpA

Today we have an interview with our writer, Jeff Whitehead! This was originally posted to our Patreon.Normal episodes will resume January 23rd.Featuring Daisy McNamara and Jeff Whitehead.Edited by Daisy McNamara.Music by Newt Schottelkotte. A production of Eelsong Studios, Bloody FM, And Midnight Disease Productions.Find us on Social Media! We're on Twitter and InstagramSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoePodJoin our discord: https://discord.gg/8Tb8WKpA

We are going to write together. A story, a poem, whatever you prefer. I have the beginning of an idea festering. As I am sure you have as well. Written by Jeff Whitehead.CWS: Discussion of Financial Hardship, period racism, discussion of pet death.Edgar Allan Poe: Mick WheatonMorley: Rhys LawsonHutchens: Dustin ParsonsFrances: Nichole GoodnightThe Carollers: Daisy McNamara, Newt Schottelkotte, Derrick Valen, Vic Collins, Melissa Lusk, Rissa Montañez. Editor: Daisy McNamaraSound Designer: Dustin ParsonsMusic: Newt SchottelkotteArt: Ryan CarrShowrunner: Daisy McNamaraProducer: Pacific ObadiahDirector: Daisy McNamara and Pacific S. Obadiah Transcript:  A production of Eelsong Studios, Bloody FM, And Midnight Disease Productions.Find us on Social Media! We're on Twitter and InstagramSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoePodJoin our discord: https://discord.gg/8Tb8WKpA

My life changed irrevocably thereafter. At once, I was wayward, nearly purposeless, listless on a great ocean. The object of my youthful affection had been stolen from me, and I was cheated out of a future that Icould see clearly. The life of a General with a great lady by my side. Perhaps children. Perhaps. All dashed by the evil of greed, a sin that I have come to appreciate least of all. Thankfully, of all of my own sins, I suffer least from that one. I was in no mood for argument when I returned from the cemetery, but argument found me easily enough. CW: Death of a loved one, supernatural, addiction, self harm. Written by Jeff WhiteheadEdgar Allan Poe: Mick WheatonCharles Dickens: Jonathon SimsWilliam Wilson: Sean BabapulleCaptain: Josh BeardFan: Sarah GoldingMedic: Kale BrownSailor: Isaiah RothsteinCabin Boy: Erika Sanderson Sailor 2: Oliver SmithTranscript: Editor: Daisy McNamaraSound Designer: Dustin ParsonsMusic: Newt SchottelkotteArt: Ryan CarrShowrunner: Daisy McNamaraProducer: Pacific ObadiahDirector: Daisy McNamara and Pacific S. Obadiah  A production of Eelsong Studios, Bloody FM, And Midnight Disease Productions.Find us on Social Media! We're on Twitter and InstagramSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoePodJoin our discord: https://discord.gg/8Tb8WKpA

 My life changed within a matter of days. John Allan had given me all that I had asked upon my foster mother's death. I am not sure as to why. Had he been curious about my true intentions, seeking to challenge me or call my bluff? Was it a change of heart? I knew not, but I did not wait for him to change his mind. I was good to my word, and I set my mind to the sole purpose of securing a replacement for my compact with the Army so that I could attend West Point and become a General.CW: Illness, death of a loved one, supernaturalTranscriptWritten by Jeff WhiteheadEdgar Allan Poe: Mick WheatonWilliam Wilson: Sean BabapulleAnna Ravenel: Kayla TemshivEdmund Ravenel: Gerald HillEgaeus: B. NarrChild Poe: Dustin ParsonsStranger: Elissa ParkThe Man: Harlan GuthrieFrances: Marta Da SilvaEliza: Bonnie Calderwood Aspinwall Editor: Daisy McNamaraSound Designer: Dustin ParsonsMusic: Newt SchottelkotteArt: Ryan CarrShowrunner: Daisy McNamaraProducer: Pacific ObadiahDirector: Daisy McNamara and Pacific S. Obadiah  A production of Eelsong Studios, Bloody FM, And Midnight Disease Productions.Find us on Social Media! We're on Twitter and InstagramSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoePodJoin our discord: https://discord.gg/8Tb8WKpA

No, it was not a happy transition. The company moved quickly, and by Christmas of 1828, I was back where I had started less than two years hence. In Virginia. Not more than 100 miles from my foster family. And yet, the communication was broken with them. I spoke not to them nor them to me. I was unaware of the depth of my foster mother's decline. But it was not until my promotion that I tried to reestablish contact. It started as most important things do, with a single sheet of paper.CW: Death of a parentTranscriptWritten by Jeff WhiteheadEdgar Allan Poe: Mick WheatonJohn Allan: Ben CounterWilliam Wilson: Sean BabapulleLt. Howard: Nate DufortRoderick Usher: Giancarlo HerreraEditor: Daisy McNamaraSound Designer: Dustin ParsonsMusic: Newt SchottelkotteArt: Ryan CarrShowrunner: Daisy McNamaraProducer: Pacific Obadiah A production of Eelsong Studios, Bloody FM, And Midnight Disease Productions.Find us on Social Media! We're on Twitter and InstagramSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoePodJoin our discord: https://discord.gg/8Tb8WKpA

Chapter 12: BereniceI had a flagrant heart in my youth, one that was difficult to temper, and even more challenging to assuage completely. After our encounter in the cemetery, there was change. For me, it was wholly unpleasant. As you may imagine, I did not handle the news very well...CW: Teeth, Claustrophobia, AddictionTranscriptWritten by Jeff WhiteheadEdgar Allan Poe: Mick WheatonThe Gravedigger: Erika SandersonEgaeus: B. NarrLt. Howard: Nate DufortSolomon: Atticus C. BatacanRoderick Usher: Giancarlo HerreraAdditional voices by Daisy McNamara  Editor: Daisy McNamaraSound Designer: Dustin ParsonsMusic: Newt SchottelkotteArt: Ryan CarrShowrunner: Daisy McNamaraProducer: Pacific ObadiahDirector: Daisy McNamara A production of Eelsong Studios, Bloody FM, And Midnight Disease Productions.Find us on Social Media! We're on Twitter and InstagramSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoePodJoin our discord: https://discord.gg/8Tb8WKpA