April 15, 1865. President Lincoln is dead and the country in turmoil.
Secretary of War Edwin Stanton takes control, determined to bring the assassin to justice—but the hunt for John Wilkes Booth isn’t all that grips Stanton.
Lincoln’s successor, Vice President Andrew Johnson, is likely to bend to southern interests and undo the very progress for which Lincoln died. Edwin Stanton must employ every bit of political wile he can muster to secure the future of the freed slaves, and the nation.
Consumed by his conviction, Stanton will betray his friends, his honor, and the very constitution he is sworn to protect, all to steer the country towards justice.
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Please note, this episode contains contains adult themes, sexual content, and strong language. Listener discretion is advised. In this second of three John Wilkes Booth special episodes, as John and his co-conspirators try to turn the tide of the war, Lucy Hale finds herself caught between the duty of a daughter and her love for Mr. Booth. 1865 is an Airship production. You can support this show at Patreon.com/1865podcast to get early, ad-free access to episodes and more. Featuring (in order of ...
1865 is an Airship production. You can support this show at Patreon.com/1865podcast to get early, ad-free access to episodes and more. In this bonus episode, Professor Greg Jackson, a bona fide historian and host of the podcast History That Doesn't Suck , joins executive producer Lindsay Graham and co-creator and lead writer Steven Walters in a discussion about Civil War history, its consequences and controversies, the importance of learning history — and why podcasting about it is important. T...
In the first of three John Wilkes Booth special episodes, the country - and the Booth family - was torn apart in Civil War. John had to choose between his family's legacy and his personal convictions. In this Inside the Episode bonus feature, hear director and co-producer Robert McCollum interview the writers and co-producers Steven Walters and Erik Archilla about the true history behind the podcast. 1865 is an Airship production. You can support this show at Patreon.com/1865podcast to get early...
Please note, this episode contains contains adult themes, sexual content, and strong language. Listener discretion is advised. In this first of three John Wilkes Booth special episodes, the country - and the Booth family - is torn apart in Civil War. John must choose between his family's legacy and his personal convictions. 1865 is an Airship production. You can support this show at Patreon.com/1865podcast to get early, ad-free access to episodes and more. Featuring (in order of appearance): Mon...
In the series finale, Stanton faced termination and Johnson faced impeachment. Neither was willing to back down, and the country edged towards the brink of another civil war. In this Inside the Episode bonus feature, hear director and co-producer Robert McCollum interview the writers and co-producers Steven Walters and Erik Archilla about the true history behind the podcast. 1865 is an Airship production. You can support this show at Patreon.com/1865podcast to get early, ad-free access to episod...
In this series finale, Stanton faces termination and Johnson faces impeachment. Neither is willing to back down, as the country edges towards the brink of another civil war. Bonus prequel episodes that tell the story of John Wilkes Booth’s radicalization and assassination of Lincoln begin September 17th. 1865 is an Airship production. You can support this show at Patreon.com/1865podcast to get early, ad-free access to episodes and more. Starring Jeremy Schwartz as Edwin Stanton. Also featuring (...
In Episode 12, eager to be rid of each other, Stanton and Johnson plotted each other’s political demise, as the country edged toward a constitutional crisis. In this Inside the Episode bonus feature, hear director and co-producer Robert McCollum interview the writers and co-producers Steven Walters and Erik Archilla about the true history behind the podcast. Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery...
Eager to be rid of each other, Stanton and Johnson plot each other’s political demise, as the country edges towards a constitutional crisis. Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/1865 . 1865 is an Airship production. You can support this show at Patreon.com/1865podcast to get early, ad-free access to episodes and more. Starring Jeremy Schwartz as Edwin Stanton. Also ...
In Episode 11, with the trial over, Stanton struggled to press on and continue the fight.. In this Inside the Episode bonus feature, hear director and co-producer Robert McCollum interview the writers and co-producers Steven Walters and Erik Archilla about the true history behind the podcast. Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/1865 . 1865 is an Airship production....
The trial over, Stanton struggles to press on and continue the fight. Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/1865 . 1865 is an Airship production. You can support this show at Patreon.com/1865podcast to get early, ad-free access to episodes and more. Starring Jeremy Schwartz as Edwin Stanton. Also featuring (in order of appearance): R. Bruce Elliott (President Andrew ...
In Episode 10, while Mary Surratt’s life hangs in the balance, Stanton struggled to find her son and prove his conspiracy. In this Inside the Episode bonus feature, hear director and co-producer Robert McCollum interview the writers and co-producers Steven Walters and Erik Archilla about the true history behind the podcast. Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/1865 ...
While Mary Surratt’s life hangs in the balance, Stanton struggles to find her son and prove his conspiracy. Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/1865 . 1865 is an Airship production. You can support this show at Patreon.com/1865podcast to get early, ad-free access to episodes and more. Starring Jeremy Schwartz as Edwin Stanton. Also featuring (in order of appearance...
In Episode 9, we learn the investigation into Booth’s conspirators left Stanton with a new challenge: prove the Rebels are behind the attack on Abraham Lincoln. As the trial of the conspirators gets underway, Johnson and Stanton went to war over the future of the country. In this Inside the Episode bonus feature, hear director and co-producer Robert McCollum interview the writers and co-producers Steven Walters and Erik Archilla about the true history behind the podcast. Listen early and ad free...
The investigation into Booth’s conspirators leaves Stanton with a new challenge: prove the Rebels are behind the attack on Abraham Lincoln. With the trial of the conspirators underway, Johnson and Stanton go to war over the future of the country. Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/1865 . 1865 is an Airship production. You can support this show at Patreon.com/1865p...
In Episode 8, Secretary Seward finally awakens, but Stanton’s old friend and ally proves to be a thorn in Stanton’s side. In this Inside the Episode bonus feature, hear director and co-producer Robert McCollum interview the writers and co-producers Steven Walters and Erik Archilla about the true history behind the podcast. Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/1865 ....
Secretary Seward is finally awake. Stanton’s old friend and ally proves to be a thorn in Stanton’s side. Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/1865 . 1865 is an Airship production. You can support this show at Patreon.com/1865podcast to get early, ad-free access to episodes and more. Starring Jeremy Schwartz as Edwin Stanton. Also featuring (in order of appearance): ...
In Episode 7, we hear Stanton and Langston go to the mats with Johnson and Welles over the issue of reconstruction and the future of the Freedman. In this Inside the Episode bonus feature, hear director and co-producer Robert McCollum interview the writers and co-producers Steven Walters and Erik Archilla about the true history behind the podcast. 1865 is an Airship production. You can support this show at Patreon.com/1865podcast to get early, ad-free access to episodes and more. To find out mor...
Stanton and Langston go to the mats with Johnson and Welles over the issue of reconstruction and the future of the Freedman. 1865 is an Airship production. You can support this show at Patreon.com/1865podcast to get early, ad-free access to episodes and more. Starring Jeremy Schwartz as Edwin Stanton. Also featuring (in order of appearance): Lindsay Graham (President Abraham Lincoln) Ian Ferguson (Major Thomas Eckert) J. Michael Tatum (Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles) R. Bruce Elliott (Presi...
In this bonus episode, executive producer and sound designer for 1865 Lindsay Graham sits down with another sound designer, host of the podcast Twenty Thousand Hertz, Dallas Taylor. They talk sound, sound design, and discuss how much what we hear informs how we live. Listen to Twenty Thousand Hertz at https://www.20k.org/ . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
In Episode 6, we learn of a startling revelation about Lucy Hale that forces Stanton into a corner. The only way out is to convince Johnson to give him more power.. In this Inside the Episode bonus feature, hear director and co-producer Robert McCollum interview the writers and co-producers Steven Walters and Erik Archilla about the true history behind the podcast. 1865 is an Airship production. You can support this show at Patreon.com/1865podcast to get early, ad-free access to episodes and mor...
A startling revelation about Lucy Hale forces Stanton into a corner. The only way out is to convince Johnson to give him more power. 1865 is an Airship production. You can support this show at Patreon.com/1865podcast to get early, ad-free access to episodes and more. Starring Jeremy Schwartz as Edwin Stanton. Also featuring (in order of appearance): Lucas Van Engen (Concierge) Steven Walters (Robert Lincoln) Jessica Renee Russell (Lucy Hale) Montgomery Sutton (John Wilkes Booth) Ian Ferguson (Ma...
In Episode 5, as the hunt for Booth continues, we discover Stanton has another problem on his hands: the last of the Rebel Generals wants terms of surrender In this Inside the Episode bonus feature, hear director and co-producer Robert McCollum interview the writers and co-producers Steven Walters and Erik Archilla about the true history behind the podcast. 1865 is an Airship production. You can support this show at Patreon.com/1865podcast to get early, ad-free access to episodes and more. To fi...
As the hunt for Booth continues, Stanton has another problem on his hands: the last of the Rebel Generals wants terms of surrender. 1865 is an Airship production. You can support this show at Patreon.com/1865podcast to get early, ad-free access to episodes and more. Starring Jeremy Schwartz as Edwin Stanton. Also featuring (in order of appearance): J. Michael Tatum (Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles) Ian Ferguson (Major Thomas Eckert) R. Bruce Elliott (President Andrew Johnson) John Davies (Ge...
In Episode 4, Stanton sets out to learn the truth about Lucy Hale, and finds opportunity in adversity. In this Inside the Episode bonus feature, hear director and co-producer Robert McCollum interview the writers and co-producers Steven Walters and Erik Archilla about the true history behind the podcast. 1865 is an Airship production. Support this show to get early, ad-free access to episodes and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...
Stanton sets out to learn the truth about Lucy Hale, and finds opportunity in adversity. 1865 is an Airship production. Support this show to get early, ad-free access to episodes and more. Starring Jeremy Schwartz as Edwin Stanton. Also featuring (in order of appearance): Steven Walters (Robert Lincoln) Jessica Renee Russell (Lucy Hale) Ian Ferguson (Major Thomas Eckert) Reed Birney (Senator John P. Hale) William Jackson Harper (John Mercer Langston) R. Bruce Elliott (President Andrew Johnson) P...
In Episode 3, with the manhunt for Booth underway and martial law secure, Stanton strikes a compromise to preserve Lincoln’s agenda, but a dark revelation threatens to upend his progress.. In this Inside the Episode bonus feature, hear director and co-producer Robert McCollum interview writers and co-producers Steven Walters and Erik Archilla about the true history behind the podcast, and talk to Executive Producer and Sound Designer Lindsay Graham about creating the soundscape of the podcast. 1...
With the manhunt for Booth underway and martial law secure, Stanton strikes a compromise to preserve Lincoln’s agenda, but a dark revelation threatens to upend his progress. Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/1865 . 1865 is an Airship production. Support this show to get early, ad-free access to episodes and more. Starring Jeremy Schwartz as Edwin Stanton. Also fe...
In Episode 2, we follow Stanton’s hunt for the truth after the discovery of a mysterious note from Booth to Johnson. Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/1865 . In this Inside the Episode bonus feature, hear director and co-producer Robert McCollum interview the writers and co-producers Steven Walters and Erik Archilla about the true history behind the podcast. 1865...
After the discovery of a mysterious note from Booth to Johnson, Stanton goes on a hunt for the truth. Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/1865 . 1865 is an Airship production. Support this show to get early, ad-free access to episodes and more. Starring Jeremy Schwartz as Edwin Stanton. Also featuring (in order of appearance): Ian Ferguson (Major Thomas Eckert) Emi...
Hosts and writers discuss the transformation of their stage play into the 1865 podcast, detailing the extensive historical research and the decision to focus on Edwin Stanton. They reveal surprising facts about Lincoln's assassination, including the multi-target conspiracy and the constitutional crisis that almost unfolded, drawing parallels to modern events. The episode highlights the challenges of adapting historical drama for audio and the intriguing mystery surrounding Andrew Johnson.
