S3 Chapter 9: The Secret Ingredient Is Hate
After Miriam finds herself out of her depth when confronted with an angry ghost, she does a little late night baking to work through her own rage and frustration.
Jan 15, 2021•34 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Achewillow
Achewillow is a storytelling podcast about Miriam DuFour, a French Canadian woman drawn into the bizarre world of Achewillow and her own family's history in that town. Through her eyes we discover a strange landscape of subtle magics, bizarre people, coffee, the occasional demon, and baked goods. Written by J-F. Dubeau and narrated by Amy Frost
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S3 Chapter 8: Of Cakes and Dogs
With mysterious lights in the forest and late nights searching for disappearing people, Miriam is stretched thin and fears she may be forgetting something. Something important...
Jan 07, 2021•32 min•Season 3Ep. 8
S3 Chapter 7: Countless Secrets in These Woods
Miriam is pulled between trying to keep the secrets of Achewillow safe from Thomas Sinclair while trying to uncover the truth herself. But even the most mundane of magics may have more sinister intentions.
Dec 31, 2020•33 min•Season 3Ep. 7
S3 Chapter 6: Not Out of the Woods
Miriam's investigation takes her back to the scene of the crime. And, against her better judgement, she enlists some less than helpful aid.
Dec 24, 2020•31 min•Season 3Ep. 6
S3 Chapter 5: Should Have Read the Tracts
Faced with her friend Petunia's vanishing, Miriam seeks advice from Detective Wilson on basic investigative techniques, while also consulting Olivia about the mysterious "Donsalite" lights. She learns that the lights are an ancient, experiential phenomenon, not a malevolent force. However, her investigation takes an unsettling turn when she finds podcaster Thomas Sinclair at a witness's home, who hints at a darker side to the seemingly harmless local "Pilvists."
Dec 17, 2020•32 min•Season 3Ep. 5
S3 Chapter 4: The High Price of a Night Off
Miriam wonders if she can trust her own senses or instincts, but it seems like danger is coming from unexpected directions.
Dec 10, 2020•33 min•Season 3Ep. 4
S3 Chapter 3: Going Back For Seconds
Miriam heads out for another shot at enjoying some time under the mysterious lights. But, as usually happens in Achewillow, it doesn't go quite like she anticipates.
Dec 03, 2020•36 min•Season 3Ep. 3
S3 Chapter 2: Our Ghosts and Demons
After an early end to the festivities in the woods, Miriam finds herself face to face with a stranger in Achewillow. Well, a stranger to her.
Nov 26, 2020•30 min•Season 3Ep. 2
S3 Chapter 1: Dancing Lights at the End of the Tunnel
Miriam is back at the Achewillow cafe, grappling with feelings of disassociation and the trauma of a summer dealing with demons, Peter's death, and Agnes's departure. While managing the cafe's eclectic regulars, including the demon-fighting mayors, she maintains an unspoken rule to protect her new, blissfully mundane employee, Stefan, from the supernatural. However, an intriguing challenge from Gulliver, involving mysterious "Donsalites" in the woods, pushes Miriam out of her comfort zone and into an encounter with truly magical, dancing lights and a clandestine gathering.
Nov 19, 2020•33 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Lockdown Special: Enough to Share
During a lockdown in the uniquely strange town of Achewillow, cafe owner Miriam experiences profound solitude until an order for croissants breaks the monotony. Her delivery leads to a chilling encounter with a gaunt stranger she soon recognizes as Death himself. Their conversation delves into the unremembered life of a recent victim, the formidable legacy of Miriam's great-grandaunt Doris who defied Death, and the true, intangible weight of a life's memories.
Oct 23, 2020•58 min
S2 Chapter 15: The Most Fatal of Attractions
Miriam orchestrates an elaborate trap, luring the demon Peter with bait designed to nullify his charms among the townspeople. The plan escalates into a brutal showdown in the forest, forcing Peter to reveal his true form and fight another demon. Ultimately, Miriam's manipulations lead to a devastating personal sacrifice from Agnes, leaving Miriam grappling with the emotional fallout of her desperate actions.
Jul 09, 2020•51 min•Season 2Ep. 15
S2 Chapter 14: Lemons, Apples, and a Dash of Hope
Faced with Achewillow's magical decline and her friends' disappearance, Miriam taps into her unique baking talents to create enchanted lemon bars that restore vitality but also reveal lingering apathy. As she prepares a new aphrodisiac recipe, she navigates the subtle magical secrets of the town, including Henry Figg's hidden wisdom and Olivia's veiled insights, to reclaim her cafe and community.
Jul 02, 2020•33 min•Season 2Ep. 14
S2 Chapter 13: Smells of Self-Control
Peter threatens Miriam with Agnes's imminent loss of control, pushing for the mythical Aquilo tree as a solution, but Miriam sees through his manipulation. Later, Miriam finds Agnes, who reveals her and Peter's ancient origins from a realm of insatiable desire, confessing her internal struggle and efforts to restrain Peter. Miriam commits to finding a solution in Doris's cookbook, fearing what Peter and Agnes might do.
Jun 25, 2020•32 min•Season 2Ep. 13
S2 Chapter 12: The Torment of Unfulfilled Needs
Miriam delves into Agnes's mysterious identity, who reveals she is a 'lust demon' and explains her unique healing abilities linked to intimacy. A stolen kiss creates complex emotions for Miriam, who later comforts a vulnerable Agnes. The episode also features Gulliver recounting his attempts to help Agnes and revealing unsettling news about Helen's sudden illness, prompting Miriam to suspect Agnes's involvement. Finally, Peter reappears, confirming his and Agnes's similar supernatural nature and defining 'hell' as unfulfilled desire.
Jun 18, 2020•33 min•Season 2Ep. 12
S2 Chapter 11: Salt for the Wound
This episode reveals Agnes's true vampire nature and her battle against the hunger demon, trapping Miriam in a terrifying standoff. Miriam is both awestruck and compelled by Agnes's power and vulnerability, ultimately making a dangerous choice to help the injured vampire. The morning after leaves Miriam with unsettling memories, a missing Agnes, and a mysterious thank you, blurring the lines between savior and victim.
Jun 11, 2020•34 min•Season 2Ep. 11
S2 Chapter 10: In the Shadow of an Apple Tree
Miriam, grappling with nightmares, presses Olivia for help against the hunger demon, leading to the revelation of an ancient demon-slaying sword. Doubts arise about her magic cakes' effectiveness as she rushes to the hospital for Teddy, who describes an attack by a bat-winged creature, solidifying Miriam's theory about Agnes being a vampire. Preparing for battle, Miriam confronts the demon at the cafe, only for Agnes to appear in a terrifying, transformed state, setting the stage for an intense conflict.
Jun 04, 2020•33 min•Season 2Ep. 10
S2 Chapter 9: The Flavorful Texture of Suffering
Following a harrowing night, Miriam is interrogated by Detective L'Amour, who reveals deep-seated suspicions about her involvement in recent incidents, leading to his withdrawal from the case. Feeling isolated, Miriam grapples with her own theories about Agnes and the spreading lethargy, only to witness Gulliver collapse with similar symptoms. Seeking advice from Helen, Miriam makes a shocking personal discovery that further compounds her emotional distress, leaving her feeling increasingly vulnerable to the unfolding supernatural events.
May 28, 2020•30 min•Season 2Ep. 9
S2 Chapter 8: A Pain No Lesser For Being Shared
After confronting Agnes about her violent behavior and poor performance, Miriam fires her, leading to an unsettling transformation in Agnes. Peter, despite his sister's actions, defends her, revealing a "hellish" shared past that explains their unbreakable bond. Meanwhile, a weary Miriam battles her own obligations to the hunger demon, attempting to bake magical cakes, only to be met with a new, immediate threat in the form of an unconscious Teddy.
May 21, 2020•33 min•Season 2Ep. 8
S2 Chapter 7: A Recipe for Interpersonal Conflict
Miriam visits Michael Valencia in the hospital and uncovers a concerning connection between his mysterious fainting and her new employee, Agnes, who also appears to be affecting other cafe customers with a strange lethargy. This revelation sparks a heated debate with Gulliver, who initially dismisses Miriam's suspicions but then observes Peter's injuries, hinting at Agnes's potentially volatile nature and escalating the cafe's strange occurrences.
May 14, 2020•30 min•Season 2Ep. 7
S2 Chapter 6: I Want to See Achewillow at Night
After leaving Agnes alone for her first shift at The Achewillow, paranoia gets the best of Miriam, driving her out into the dark night alone.
May 07, 2020•31 min•Season 2Ep. 6
S2 Chapter 5: Keep Your Enemies Close and Their Timecards Closer
Miriam faces challenges with Agnes, her uncooperative new employee at the Aquilo Cafe, whose strange behavior and inexplicable popularity with customers raise Miriam's suspicions. Simultaneously, Miriam grapples with an unfeedable hunger demon, feeling pressured to find her own solutions beyond her great-grandaunt's recipes. A mysterious customer collapse and a late-night encounter with Helen Edna unveil deeper secrets about the town's immortal raccoons and a pervasive culture of secrecy.
Apr 30, 2020•30 min•Season 2Ep. 5
S2 Chapter 4: Newcomer Soup
Miriam wakes up feeling unusually happy due to a new interest from Peter, but her positive mood is quickly challenged when she discovers she has no memory of a violent altercation involving Peter and Agnes from the previous night. As she tries to piece together what happened, Peter appears unharmed and claims Miriam was the one who had an "episode." The mystery deepens with a mention of other memory lapses in town and Agnes's unexpected request for a job, forcing Miriam to confront unsettling truths about the newcomers and the town itself.
Apr 23, 2020•32 min•Season 2Ep. 4
S2 Chapter 3: A Meal of Every Flavor
Miriam is rattled by a brutal demonic encounter, where one demon feasts on another, challenging her previous understanding of Achewillow's dangers and her magical baking. Back at the cafe, she's comforted by Olivia and observed by Gulliver, whose attempts to protect her are quickly overshadowed by the arrival of Peter and his volatile sister, Agnes. The episode culminates in a surprising date with Peter, where the town's mysterious origins are discussed, only to be dramatically interrupted by Agnes.
Apr 16, 2020•31 min•Season 2Ep. 3
S2 Chapter 2: All the Demons of Achewillow
Miriam grapples with her inherited responsibilities, her ego, and the strange, hidden realities of Achewillow, finding support in Olivia. After a rare month of calm, the arrival of mysterious new siblings coincides with Olivia's warning of a second, more dangerous demon, leading to a terrifying confrontation in the woods.
Apr 09, 2020•32 min•Season 2Ep. 2
S2 Chapter 1: A Tale of Two Miriams
Miriam is exhausted by the weight of her life in Achewillow. So exhausted, in fact, that she almost misses some bizarre goings on... Bizarre, even for Achewillow.
Apr 02, 2020•31 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Midseason Q&A with JF Dubeau
Join Amy Frost and JF Dubeau as they answer listener questions about the world of Achewillow and where it's headed.
Mar 05, 2020•33 min
Season 2 Preview
Here's an appetizer for Season 2, starting April 9, 2020.
Feb 21, 2020•7 min
Chapter 15: Not Without Breaking A Few Eggs
Miriam confronts the Hunger Demon using a unique magical dessert from Doris's grimoire, enduring a brutal attack. Recovering in the hospital, she finds unexpected support and discovers her cafe has been fully restored by the Inquisition, solidifying her place and purpose in Achewillow. This experience, though painful, marks a new beginning for Miriam.
Feb 13, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Chapter 14: The Next Recipe
Following the devastating destruction of the Aquilo cafe by a demon and Inquisitors, Miriam grapples with her personal injuries and the emotional toll. After a night of refuge and conflicting advice from friends about moving on, a seemingly minor detail about a specific recipe of her great-grandaunt Doris sparks a profound realization within Miriam. This discovery shifts her perspective from despair to a fierce determination to rebuild the cafe, embracing her legacy and finding a new purpose in the act of baking.
Feb 07, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Chapter 13: The Hungering Night
Miriam desperately reaches out to the Inquisition for help with a gut-stealing demon, but their arrival brings immediate suspicion from Alessandria, who sees Miriam as a witch. Despite Miriam's efforts at civility and arguments, the Inquisition is initially reluctant to ally with her. A destructive battle ensues when the demon makes an unexpected entrance, revealing the Inquisition's true combat capabilities and the demon's peculiar obsession with the cafe's food display.
Jan 30, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 13
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