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Dearest

Michael Londonmichaelmlondon.com
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. Subscribe to be notified if the postman's come: https://bit.ly/dearestpost
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Episodes

February 7, 1873

“I still cannot believe I have left without you.” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ Anne Levitt played by Brittany Sue Hines Conductor played by Micah Stock 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 ....

Feb 07, 20258 minSeason 1Ep. 64

En Route to Cavell House

“All aboard!” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ Conductor played by Micah Stock 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: Stream Train Stati...

Feb 05, 20251 min

2 February, 1873

“Only a few more days, and we shall share our love with the world.” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ 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 ....

Feb 02, 20253 minSeason 1Ep. 63

January 31, 1873

“What is your Mother, as you say, ‘rumbling’ about?” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ 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 followin...

Jan 31, 20255 minSeason 1Ep. 62

26 January, 1873

“I must admit the talented Mr. Willis is correct.” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ 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 ....

Jan 26, 20253 minSeason 1Ep. 61

January 24, 1873

“I am a bit anxious to meet your Mother.” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ 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 fr...

Jan 24, 20256 minSeason 1Ep. 60

20 January, 1873

“Let me start by saying I am simply a shy man.” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ 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 f...

Jan 20, 20254 minSeason 1Ep. 59

19 January, 1873

“I’ve been hearing the same rumblings from Mother.” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ 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 soun...

Jan 19, 20253 minSeason 1Ep. 58

January 17, 1873

“I was so embarrassed. It was discomforting.” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ Anne Levitt played by Brittany Sue Hines Aunt Eva played by Christine Brunner 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...

Jan 17, 20253 minSeason 1Ep. 57

12 January, 1873

“I don’t want to wait longer than necessary.” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ James Cavell played by Darren Brown Elderly Woman and Aunt Sena played by Christine Brunner 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 . T...

Jan 12, 20255 minSeason 1Ep. 56

January 10, 1873

“Six months is not enough time.” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ 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 ⁠Frees...

Jan 10, 20255 minSeason 1Ep. 55

January 3, 1873

“I do love you so and yet sometimes I think that I am not sure I know you all that well.” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ Anne Levitt played by Brittany Sue Hines Aunt Eva played by Christine Brunner 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 assist...

Jan 03, 20255 minSeason 1Ep. 54

31 December, 1872

“A new year, a new love, a new life! ” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ James Cavell played by Darren Brown Jacob played by Micah Stock 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...

Dec 31, 20244 minSeason 1Ep. 53

December 27, 1872

“How life changes.” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ 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 ....

Dec 27, 20244 minSeason 1Ep. 52

December 25, 1872

“What a Christmas! What a Christmas!” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ Anne Levitt played by Brittany Sue Hines Aunt Eva played by Christine Brunner 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...

Dec 25, 20244 minSeason 1Ep. 51

25 December, 1872

“I will let nothing stand in the way.” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ 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 ....

Dec 25, 20242 minSeason 1Ep. 50

22 December, 1872

“Is love always so painful and joyful?” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ 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 ⁠Fre...

Dec 22, 20242 minSeason 1Ep. 49

December 20, 1872

“How is it that I feel so close to you?” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ 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 fro...

Dec 20, 20242 minSeason 1Ep. 48

15 December, 1872

“I have never said as much, but I am a man of means.” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ 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 ....

Dec 15, 20243 minSeason 1Ep. 47

December 13, 1872

“I know you are waiting for my answer.” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ 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...

Dec 13, 20242 minSeason 1Ep. 46

8 December, 1872

“I should have done things differently.” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ 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 ⁠Fr...

Dec 08, 20243 minSeason 1Ep. 45

December 7, 1872

“Help me to solve this dilemma.” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ 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 ....

Dec 07, 20243 minSeason 1Ep. 44

December 6, 1872

“This is difficult for me.” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ 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....

Dec 06, 20244 minSeason 1Ep. 43

4 December, 1872

“I have told them about you.” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ James Cavell played by Darren Brown Aunt Sena played by Christine Brunner 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 ....

Dec 04, 20243 minSeason 1Ep. 42

1 December, 1872

“I have only left you within the hour and I am missing you.” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ 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 follo...

Dec 01, 20246 minSeason 1Ep. 41

25 November, 1872

“I shall see you any day.” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ 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: A...

Nov 25, 20245 minSeason 1Ep. 40

En Route Back to Cavell House

“Welcome home, Sir.” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ James Cavell played by Darren Brown Dock Worker played by Micah Stock 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 s...

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November 22, 1872

“How alike we are in some ways. How alike indeed.” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ 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 ...

Nov 22, 20243 minSeason 1Ep. 39

21 November, 1872

“It is no imposition at all.” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ 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...

Nov 21, 20242 minSeason 1Ep. 38

17 November, 1872

“I hope you are not offended.” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ 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 ....

Nov 17, 20243 minSeason 1Ep. 37
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