The Ides of April with Alec Baldwin
The Ides of April is a gripping historical podcast that takes listeners inside the seventeen pivotal days that reshaped America forever: the end of the Civil War, the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, and the largest manhunt in U.S. history.
Hosted by Alec Baldwin, this immersive series blends dramatic narration, expert insight, and archival detail to uncover the complex web of conspiracy, ambition, and vengeance that led to Lincoln’s death—and the birth of modern America.
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⛪ Blood and Papal Gold – Part One Presented by the Evio Creative Podcast Network Before the Vatican was marble and gold… before the Church had armies and crowns… there was Rome — a ruin with a heartbeat. In this first half of The Keys of Blood: The Assassination of Pope John VIII, we enter the smoke and silence of the ninth century — a time when popes ruled by letter instead of sword, when faith was a fragile currency, and when the empire that once conquered the world had been reduced to a city ...
The Shot Heard Around the World — Part II Chapters 4–6: “The Plotters,” “The Shot Heard Around the World,” “The War to End All Wars” A wrong turn. A teenage assassin. And a single moment that tore the modern world apart. In Part II of The Shot Heard Around the World , Branden Morgan takes us inside the conspiracy that killed the Archduke — and the avalanche that followed. From Gavrilo Princip’s desperate act of violence to the impossible tangle of alliances that turned one assassination into Wor...
🎙️ The Ides of April The Shot Heard Around the World — Part I Chapters 1–3: “The Heir of an Empire,” “A City on Edge,” “Europe in Tinder” He was born to rule an empire he never truly believed in. Archduke Franz Ferdinand — heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, reformer, romantic, and the man whose death would ignite the modern age. In this sweeping first part of The Shot Heard Around the World , Branden Morgan traces the improbable life of the Archduke, the fragile peace of Sarajevo, and the con...
The Ides of April: The Assassination of Julius Caesar (Part II) In the conclusion of our two-part story on the fall of the Roman Republic, host Branden Morgan of The Devil Within continues the saga of Julius Caesar’s last days and their aftermath. This episode covers the final three chapters: • The Fallout — Mark Antony seizes the moment, and Rome’s streets erupt in chaos. • Judgment of History — Brutus and Cassius, hailed by some as liberators and condemned by others as traitors. • The Death of...
The Ides of April: The Assassination of Julius Caesar (Part I) The Ides of April is back—and now it’s a weekly series of new stories from across history, narrated by Branden Morgan of The Devil Within . In this two-part debut story, we return to the Roman Republic at its breaking point. Part I covers the first three chapters of Julius Caesar’s dramatic rise and bloody fall: • The Rise of Caesar — From military genius to dictator-for-life, how Caesar unbalanced the Republic. • The Conspiracy Form...
The Ides of April – Episode 8: This Dust Was Once the Man In the final episode of The Ides of April , the story closes with the aftermath of John Wilkes Booth’s death and the turbulent legal and political fallout that followed Lincoln’s assassination. Booth’s body, secretly buried to avoid turning it into a shrine, became the centerpiece of a deceptive operation involving a staged burial at sea. Meanwhile, the reward money for capturing the conspirators sparked fierce infighting, with payouts ra...
Episode 7: To Live and Die in Dixie By April 25, 1865, John Wilkes Booth should have been long gone—on a train, over the border, maybe even in Mexico. Instead, he lingered at the Garrett farm, unaware that the Union cavalry was closing in. In this episode, the net tightens. A chance conversation on a Virginia porch puts Booth’s pursuers just hours behind him. Inside the Garrett’s tobacco barn, a tense standoff plays out in the dark—demands, refusals, and one final, theatrical challenge from Amer...
EPISODE 6: “Thus Always to Tyrants” “Sic Semper Tyrannis.” Booth’s cry echoed through Ford’s Theatre—words that would seal his fate. In this episode, The Ides of April traces Booth’s final days on the run. We explore his writings, his delusions of grandeur, and his doomed flight through Virginia as the manhunt closes in. 🎧 WitnessthefallofAmerica’smostnotoriousassassin. 📩 Share your thoughts: info@eviocreative.com ✅ Follow, rate, and review The Ides of April . 📲 Follow us on IG: @idesofaprilp...
🎙️ The Ides of April Episode 5: Ghosts of the Potomac As Abraham Lincoln’s body lies in state, the manhunt intensifies. In this episode, we turn to the quiet architect of vengeance: Secretary of War Edwin Stanton. As the capital mourns, Stanton mobilizes the full force of the Union Army to bring Booth to justice—calling in generals, detectives, and even suspending civil liberties. Meanwhile, Booth and Herold limp their way across southern Maryland, desperately seeking help from old allies who a...
🎙️ The Ides of April — Episode 4: “…to the Ages” On the night of April 14, 1865, a young Union Army surgeon named Dr. Charles Leale bought a last-minute ticket to Ford’s Theatre—not to see the play, but to catch a glimpse of the President. What he didn’t expect was to become the first physician at Abraham Lincoln’s side after the shot that changed history. In this episode, Alec Baldwin guides us through the dramatic final hours of President Lincoln’s life, as told through the eyes of those who ...
This episode explores the events leading up to Lincoln's assassination, beginning with a historic performance of Julius Caesar starring the Booth brothers, which foreshadowed John Wilkes Booth's ultimate act. It delves into the broader Confederate plot to destabilize the Union, including a plan to burn New York City, and details Booth's desperate planning for the coordinated assassination of Lincoln, Vice President Johnson, and Secretary of State Seward.
Episode 2 explores John Wilkes Booth's descent into radical conspiracy, beginning with his reaction to Lincoln's final speech advocating for black suffrage. It traces his background, including his theatrical family legacy and early career struggles that fueled his resentment and eventual embrace of Southern ideals. The narrative details Booth's evolution from failed kidnapping attempts to his audacious, coordinated assassination plot targeting Lincoln, Johnson, and Seward, all set against the backdrop of the Union's victory and Washington's celebrations.
Journey back to April 1865 as the Civil War concludes and a fragile peace teeters on the edge of chaos. This episode provides investigative context into Abraham Lincoln's assassination, examining John Wilkes Booth's transformation from celebrity actor to terrorist, fueled by personal insecurities and extremist beliefs. It explores Lincoln's vision for Reconstruction and the intricate conspiracy that sought to destabilize the newly won peace, drawing parallels to modern societal divisions.
The Ides of April, hosted by Alec Baldwin, investigates the dramatic 17-day period that witnessed the end of the Civil War, President Lincoln's assassination, and the subsequent manhunt. The podcast aims to go beyond legend, offering an investigative context that connects these historical events to contemporary America, highlighting themes of justice, vengeance, and the blurred lines between hero and villain.
