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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

November 15, 1872

“I can only ask this of a friend.” ⁠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 ⁠Fre...

Nov 15, 20242 minSeason 1Ep. 36

10 November, 1872

“I am so pleased my time here may be at an end.” ⁠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 ...

Nov 10, 20242 minSeason 1Ep. 35

November 8, 1872

“I thought his death took with it my heart” ⁠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 ...

Nov 08, 20245 minSeason 1Ep. 34

3 November, 1872

“I can’t imagine the pain it must have given 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 ....

Nov 03, 20242 minSeason 1Ep. 33

November 1, 1872

“I have not yet received a letter from you since Friday last.” ⁠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 ....

Nov 01, 20242 minSeason 1Ep. 32

27 October, 1872

“This is clearly in breach of our agreement.” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ James Cavell played by Darren Brown Miss Brady 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...

Oct 27, 20248 minSeason 1Ep. 31

October 25, 1872

“I haven’t really spoken about it for some time now.” ⁠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 followi...

Oct 25, 20245 minSeason 1Ep. 30

20 October, 1872

“I hope that you don’t mind but I do have a couple of questions.” ⁠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 ...

Oct 20, 20243 minSeason 1Ep. 29

October 18, 1872

“Please Sir, keep nothing back.” ⁠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...

Oct 18, 20242 minSeason 1Ep. 28

13 October, 1872

“My dear Anne, this was difficult.” ⁠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 ⁠Freesou...

Oct 13, 20242 minSeason 1Ep. 27

October 11, 1872

“I should like to meet this Mr. Tenlinger some time.” ⁠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 ep...

Oct 11, 20247 minSeason 1Ep. 26

6 October, 1872

“I have walked the banks of the Ohio without you too often.” ⁠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...

Oct 06, 20244 minSeason 1Ep. 25

October 4, 1872

“This past week I had a bit of a surprise.” ⁠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 ...

Oct 04, 20246 minSeason 1Ep. 24

29 September, 1872

“There was a slight difficulty at the Washington Hotel.” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ James Cavell played by Darren Brown Innkeeper and Mr. Price 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 . ...

Sep 29, 20245 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Heading to the Tenlinger Home

“Sit back, gents. We've a bit of a ride this evening.” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ James Cavell played by Darren Brown Buggy Driver & Tenlinger Footman 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 ⁠ Cultur...

Sep 28, 20241 min

September 27, 1872

“I fear that you spend so much time with your writings to me.” ⁠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 ...

Sep 27, 20244 minSeason 1Ep. 22

25 September, 1872

“I wanted to begin my morning with you.” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ James Cavell played by Darren Brown Thomas the Hotel Footman 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...

Sep 25, 20243 minSeason 1Ep. 21

21 September, 1872

“Where shall I begin?” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ James Cavell played by Darren Brown Douglas Kelly, Edward Tenlinger and Thomas the Hotel Footman played by Micah Stock Pamela Kelly 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 Distri...

Sep 21, 20249 minSeason 1Ep. 20

September 20, 1872

“I am surprised that you should have such strong feelings.” ⁠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 f...

Sep 20, 20245 minSeason 1Ep. 19

18 September, 1872

“I miss you. There! I have said it.” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ James Cavell played by Darren Brown Thomas the Hotel Footman 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 Dea...

Sep 18, 20242 minSeason 1Ep. 18

15 September, 1872

“I fear he may be right.” ⁠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: La...

Sep 15, 20242 minSeason 1Ep. 17

En Route to Cincinnati

“Let me take you to your room.” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ James Cavell played by Darren Brown Dock Worker, Carriage Driver & Thomas the Hotel Footman 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 ⁠ Cultur...

Sep 14, 20241 min

12 September, 1872

“I wanted to write you once again before I leave this boat.” ⁠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...

Sep 12, 20243 minSeason 1Ep. 16

11 September, 1872

“My mind is elsewhere. It is with 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 following sounds from ⁠Fre...

Sep 11, 20243 minSeason 1Ep. 15

September 11, 1872

“I do feel this connection 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 from ⁠Fr...

Sep 11, 20242 minSeason 1Ep. 14

10 September, 1872

“This weekend was the happiest of my life.” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ James Cavell played by Darren Brown Scottish 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...

Sep 10, 20246 minSeason 1Ep. 13

En Route to Marietta

“Not much longer now, Sir. Plenty of time.” ⁠Subscribe here to be notified when the postman's come.⁠ James Cavell played by Darren Brown Carriage Driver 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 Deare...

Aug 30, 20242 min

24 August, 1872

“Can I deserve to be quite such a lucky 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 fro...

Aug 24, 20242 minSeason 1Ep. 12

August 17, 1872

“We don’t often have visitors.” ⁠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 ⁠Freeso...

Aug 17, 20242 minSeason 1Ep. 11

6 August, 1872

“Families are so interesting.” ⁠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.or...

Aug 06, 20242 minSeason 1Ep. 10
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