The Poe Show
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.
Episodes
69 episodes
Poem: Fire and Ice
A short episode today, examining another poem by the immortal Robert Frost. This poem left an impact on me and I wanted to share it you listeners this month. It felt so ominous, which perfectly fits the podcast, and inspired me to create an apo...
The Premature Burial
CAUTION: story contains themes of being BURIED ALIVE. Obviously.Today I'm presenting a story from Edgar Allan Poe that channels a fear that is present within all of us, one which, while it might not be as common as it once was, really di...
Fish (by Tynan Portillo)
CAUTION: story contains GORE, themes of TORTURE and themes of KIDNAPPING.For the first time in the history of The Poe Show, I am featuring a story of my own! This is a story which I have been working on for about 12 years. And it's more ...
Silence - A Fable
Today we listen to a demon. This demon, with its many Legion-like voices, explores the often maddening nature of something which most people now may have trouble suffering through...silence. This story was written by Edgar Allan Poe in 1837, de...
Poem: Alone
This is a very important poem to me, and I hope it can be so to you too. Edgar Allan Poe knew better than most just how alone one can truly be, as he was ridiculed and mocked for his storytelling by those who didn't grasp it for the treasure it...
Poem: Bury Me in a Free Land (w/Ella Bussie)
This Black History Month, I am joined by guest narrator Ella Bussie to read a powerful poem by France Ellen Watkins Harper, written in 1858. This poem was written before the emancipation of the slaves and speaks to the heartbreaking bravery tha...
Poem: A Valentine
Well, since it's the holiday of love, why don't we celebrate with a poem by the ever romantic Edgar Allan Poe? Not only is this poem a bit of a joke (as far as poems go), with a secret code waiting to be cracked, but this poem also served to cr...
Poem: Romance
There's nothing like a little romance to make Edgar Allan Poe take pen to paper. Today we examine a poem from 1829, which Poe wrote as a young man. It explores not only the quiet joy of having found romance, but just as well the potential of ro...
Poem: Loneliness
Times are daunting for a lot of us right now, and it can feel like we are alone. I hope this poem speaks to many of you, to any of you, and lets you know that you are not alone. Others feel what you are feeling, and know what you are going thro...
19th Century True Crime: Lizzie Borden
The Poe Show is finally entering the true crime genre! There is a plethora of true crime cases from the 19th century that I could feature on this podcast, but for this episode I chose the axe murder trials of Lizzie Borden. A grisly murder, a s...
Christmas Dinner With The Devil
Yes, that’s right. Victorian ghost stories are becoming a regular occurrence on The Poe Show! This time, our ghost story from 1858 follows a man who happens to dine with the devil. After dinner, the two travel to their “journey’s end” together,...
The Night Before Christmas
It's the holiday season, so you know I have to give you an episode all about Christmas! I took off the month of November because I've been so busy, but I'll be finishing up this year strong with two December episodes. Keep an eye out for anothe...
Poetry with Robert Frost
For this new season of The Poe Show podcast, I am so glad to introduce a new guest narrator to this episode who will narrate some of their own poems. He is one of the most famous American poets of all time, having written 256 poems in his lifet...
Poem: The Drowned Man
Happy Halloween!!!I hope you all have a spooky, scary, fun time this holiday and eat plenty of candy. This episode is in reference to The Drowned Man series on YouTube, made my one of my favorite YouTubers, Markiplier, and Wade Barnes. If y...
The Tell-Tale Heart
It's finally here. The most beloved, most remembered and one of the most influential pieces of fiction that Edgar Allan Poe has ever written; a hallmark of horror literature and a universally loved narrative among those who adore the scary, the...
The Raven - Revisited
In honor of the start of the Halloween season and Edgar Allan Poe, I just had to revisit this poem. With new music, new sound effects and a new look at the history and life of Edgar Allan Poe, I now present to you the immortal poem of The Raven...
No Chapel Could Compare (by Nicholas Leonard)
I am excited to announce our very first story by a guest author, No Chapel Could Compare by Nicholas Leonard. A story of love found in the most unlikely of places and the most interesting of people. It's creepy, surprising, heartwarming and hea...
Poem: Spirits of the Dead
Edgar Allan Poe is known for his gothic poetry, and this is one of my favorites. Spirits of the Dead perfectly blends together the human mourning and mysterious nature of death, with contemplations that come from long nights he spent sitting al...
The Striding Place
Today we enjoy one of the most famous ghost stories of the Victorian era, one of the most memorable of works from Gertrude Atherton. If you enjoy the macabre, drab nature of a silent walk on a lonely night or the terror of being swept away by t...
Poem: The City in the Sea
Edgar Allan Poe wrote this creepy poem as a young man serving in the military. With its intense atmosphere and vivid details of the macabre surroundings describing this ghost town, it's possible he could have been writing about his own horrific...
Hansel and Gretel
Ready for another classic story? In this episode we approach one of the most memorable pieces of Germanic folk literature, a commonly known fairytale written by the unforgettable Brothers Grimm. This tale has persisted through the sands of time...
Poem: A Dream Within A Dream
We've all heard the famous line that this poem is known for, but have we all taken the time to read and examine these 2 simple stanzas for what they truly mean? In this episode, we get a little more into Edgar Allan Poe's head - into why he w...
Leves Amores
Katherine Mansfield wrote this beautiful love story after an encounter with a close personal friend. She was an astounding writer, experimenting with new perspectives on narrative structure and exploring character through the narrative voice.&n...
Poem: The Conqueror Worm
In honor of Men's Mental Health Month, let us enjoy a beautiful poem about the sorrows of death, the sometimes unbearable tragedies of life, and the meaning to be found in our human struggles. Prepare to dive into The Conqueror Worm, one of my ...
The Unnatural Mother (w/Sara McDonald)
Charlotte Perkins Gilman returns to The Poe Show, this time sharing a tale of what it means to raise a child. And in honor of Mother's Day this month, allow me to introduce our guest narrator, and my mother, Sara McDonald. The Trou...