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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

I give you the same charge as was given me. (Finale Part 4 of 4)

“If you have found this note, you have read the same tale as I, sweet and sad. ” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ Uncle Willy 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 ...

May 28, 20253 minSeason 1Ep. 91

Dearest Credits (Finale Part 2 of 4)

“The episodes following this one are the conclusion to our story.” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ Author/Creator: Michael London⁠ Production, Editing, & Sound Design: George Drake, Jr.⁠ Music Composition: Mustafa Shaheen Funding: This series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠ Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠ Culture Works⁠ . Actors: James Cavell played by Darren Brown Anne Levitt played by Brittany Sue Hines Male V...

May 28, 20256 minSeason 1Ep. 89

Sunshine, read the items in this envelope last! (Finale Part 3 of 4)

⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ Dearest Voices played by Christine Brunner and Micah Stock 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 followi...

May 28, 202511 minSeason 1Ep. 90

May 28, 1875 (Finale Part 1 of 4)

“As I heard the words come out of her mouth it brought a flood of tears to my eyes.” ⁠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 ...

May 28, 20254 minSeason 1Ep. 88

En Route to a Future

“My love for you has not left me.” [This episode contains spoilers for the full series] ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ Anne Levitt played by Brittany Sue Hines 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 assistanc...

May 20, 20259 min

10 May, 1873

“What a daze I was in when I read your last letter.” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ James Cavell played by Darren Brown Cabin Boy 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 De...

May 10, 202511 minSeason 1Ep. 87

En Route to Liverpool

“White Star Line! Oceanic departing!” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ 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 Station Noise...

May 05, 20252 min

En Route to New York City

“All aboard! Next stop New York City!” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ 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: Stable Noises- Birds and ...

Apr 29, 20252 min

April 18, 1873 & March 25, 1873

“It has taken me this long to stop denying what I have come to realize is true.” “I blame myself that you should have been aware of this sooner. You must know the truth now.” ⁠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 ...

Apr 18, 202514 minSeason 1Ep. 86

16 April, 1873

“There are no answers to my letters or my wires. Please!” ⁠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 ....

Apr 16, 202541 secSeason 1Ep. 85

13 April, 1873

“Please, my dearest Anne, you must relent.” ⁠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 ....

Apr 13, 20251 minSeason 1Ep. 84

6 April, 1873

“I wish I were able to be there to help in some way. ” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ James Cavell played by Darren Brown Mother Cavell 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 e...

Apr 06, 20253 minSeason 1Ep. 83

April 4, 1873

“Forgive me but this is necessary.” ⁠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 ⁠Fr...

Apr 04, 20251 minSeason 1Ep. 82

April 2, 1873

“How it is possible I could have found you is a mystery I shall never unravel.” ⁠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 De...

Apr 02, 20255 minSeason 1Ep. 81

30 March, 1873

“It is true, I never have asked about your dowry.” ⁠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 sound...

Mar 30, 20254 minSeason 1Ep. 80

March 28, 1873

“What a shame we must keep this a secret.” ⁠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 f...

Mar 28, 20255 minSeason 1Ep. 79

23 March, 1873

“I am forever astounded at the sameness of our experiences.” ⁠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...

Mar 23, 20253 minSeason 1Ep. 78

March 21, 1873

“I very much want to support you in whatever decision you make but I cannot forget my responsibilities.” ⁠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 Wo...

Mar 21, 20253 minSeason 1Ep. 77

16 March, 1873

“I’d like to know your thoughts on this proposition.” ⁠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 so...

Mar 16, 20255 minSeason 1Ep. 76

March 14, 1873

“We are connected. We have known this from our first meeting.” ⁠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 th...

Mar 14, 20259 minSeason 1Ep. 75

9 March, 1873

“How absurd they should withhold information from me.” ⁠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 s...

Mar 09, 20255 minSeason 1Ep. 74

March 7, 1873

“Sometimes the power is in the knowing.” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ Anne Levitt played by Brittany Sue Hines Aiden 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 featu...

Mar 07, 20255 minSeason 1Ep. 73

2 March, 1873

“I was a bit surprised, happily so I might add, but surprised nonetheless.” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ James Cavell played by Darren Brown Mr. Hutyera’s translator played by Micah Stock Mother Cavell 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 &am...

Mar 02, 20256 minSeason 1Ep. 72

February 28, 1873

“She stood frozen in the snow, holding his hand and mine for support.” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ Anne Levitt played by Brittany Sue Hines Edward Tenlinger played by Micah Stock 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 D...

Feb 28, 202510 minSeason 1Ep. 71

23 February, 1873

“While my mind says not to fear, my heart still does.” ⁠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 s...

Feb 23, 20254 minSeason 1Ep. 70

22 February, 1873

“You shall always have a home with us, always.” ⁠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...

Feb 22, 20252 minSeason 1Ep. 69

February 20, 1873

“Mr. Edward Tenlinger, what a joy!” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ Anne Levitt played by Brittany Sue Hines Mother Cavell 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 Dear...

Feb 20, 20256 minSeason 1Ep. 68

February 16, 1873

“I cried. Right in front of all those people.” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ Anne Levitt played by Brittany Sue Hines Aunt Sena played by Christine Brunner Edward Tenlinger played by Micah Stock 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 &am...

Feb 16, 202510 minSeason 1Ep. 67

February 14, 1873

“Tonight is the night.” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ Anne Levitt played by Brittany Sue Hines Mother Cavell 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 . This episode of De...

Feb 14, 20255 minSeason 1Ep. 66

February 10, 1873

“It was dark and glittery, quite beautiful and a bit intimidating.” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ Anne Levitt played by Brittany Sue Hines 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 Wor...

Feb 10, 20258 minSeason 1Ep. 65
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