The Poe Show

Tynan Portillo
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This is the place for all things Poe. Listen to Edgar Allan Poe's horror stories and 19th century ghost stories, with original human-made music and narration. Get a glimpse into the twisted mind, the tragic life, and the immortal works of the Father of American Gothic Horror. From the Tell-Tale Heart to The Fall of the House of Usher, every story and poem by Edgar Allan Poe will be featured on The Poe Show. Featuring the works of Edgar Allan Poe, H.P. Lovecraft, The Brothers Grimm, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, J.S. Le Fanu and many more! Original music and narration by Tynan Portillo.

  1. Sep 21

    Metzengerstein

    Text the show Today’s episode of The Poe Show is a chilling ghost story, a short Gothic tale of vengeance from beyond the grave. A generational feud between two families, Castle Berlifitzing and Palace Metzengerstein, was started long ago due to an ancient and, as of yet, unfulfilled prophecy. “A lofty name shall have a fearful fall when, as the rider over his horse, the mortality of Metzengerstein shall triumph over the immortality of Berlifitzing.” And what a fiery, untamed beast it would be. One which would haunt this story to death. Please enjoy Metzengerstein. The Poe Show is a horror podcast all about the works of Edgar Allan Poe. Also featured are classic scary stories, Gothic fiction, supernatural tales, and short horror stories from H. P. Lovecraft, Mary Shelley, Charlotte Perkins Gilman and more. Discover eerie ghost stories, psychological horror, dark poetry, and unsettling fiction from the 19th century. With immersive sound effects and original human-made music and narration to bring these timeless tales of terror to life, this podcast is ideal for fans of classic horror, Gothic literature, literary horror, and spooky audio stories. Teachers, students, and literature enthusiasts can also use the podcast to explore Edgar Allan Poe, Gothic storytelling, Victorian-era literature, and the history of supernatural fiction. Subscribe for new horror audiobooks and chilling classic tales. Edgar Allan Poe’s Metzengerstein: a Detailed Summary and Literary Analysis Music and narration by Tynan Portillo. Horror Movie Reviews on The Poe Show YouTube Website Email: poeshowpod@gmail.com Intro music by Emmett Cooke on PremiumBeat. Thank you to: ZapSplat for the Fire Wooshes Sound FX. Eugen Ungureanu from Pixabay for the Fireplace SFX. Bluezone Corporation for the Building Collapse SFX. Support the show

  2. Sep 14

    Poem: Al Aaraaf

    Text the show Today's episode is Edgar Allan Poe's longest poem, one which he wrote before he turned 15. It is a poem of love and tragedy stuffed with religious imagery and oozing 19th century Gothic esthetic. Please enjoy Al Aaraaf. The Poe Show is a horror podcast all about the works of Edgar Allan Poe. Also featured are classic scary stories, Gothic fiction, supernatural tales, and short horror stories from H. P. Lovecraft, Mary Shelley, Charlotte Perkins Gilman and more. Discover eerie ghost stories, psychological horror, dark poetry, and unsettling fiction from the 19th century. With immersive sound effects and original human-made music and narration to bring these timeless tales of terror to life, this podcast is ideal for fans of classic horror, Gothic literature, literary horror, and spooky audio stories. Teachers, students, and literature enthusiasts can also use the podcast to explore Edgar Allan Poe, the elements of Gothic storytelling, Victorian-era literature, and the history of supernatural fiction. Subscribe for new horror audiobooks and chilling classic tales. Music and narration by Tynan Portillo. TikTok: @poeshowpodcast Support The Poe Show! https://ko-fi.com/thepoeshow Website: https://www.thepoeshow.com/ Horror Movie Reviews on The Poe Show YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thepoeshowpodcast Email: poeshowpod@gmail.com Intro music by Emmett Cooke on PremiumBeat. Support the show

  3. Sep 1

    Edgar Allan Poe's Daddy Issues

    Text the show CAUTION: This episode will discuss topics of DEATH, ALCOHOLISM and ABUSE. Today I am going over the history of Edgar Allan Poe's various parental figures, including that absolute villain John Allan. I'll be taking a look into the drama of Poe's life with and without the support of his fathers, and how it shaped his future and writing. While not a fictional scary story, I think you'll find the relationship Poe had with his fathers is seriously anxiety-inducing and, at times, so incredibly frustrating that you may be shocked at the behavior of these men. Sources: Poe’s Middle NameEdgar Allan Poe: A Life by Richard KopleyWikipedia on Eliza PoeWikipedia on David Poe Jr.John AllanJohn Allan Benefits from SlaveryFrances AllanFrances Keeling Valentine AllanTo FannyThe Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore: John AllanThe Women in Poe’s LifeThe Edgar Allan Poe Society of BaltimoreThe Poe MuseumThis horror audio story podcast is perfect for fans of horror, the lore of H.P. Lovecraft, the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Gothic fiction, 19th century poetry, short horror fiction, and timeless classic scary stories. As an audiobook podcast, it is also great for educators, teachers, students and schools/colleges looking to educate themselves and others on the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Victorian era writing, Victorian culture, old ghost stories and classic horror fiction. Be sure to share with any fans of horror audio stories, horror audiobooks and spooky tales. Music and narration by Tynan Portillo. TikTok: @poeshowpodcast Support The Poe Show! https://ko-fi.com/thepoeshow Website: https://www.thepoeshow.com/ Horror Movie Reviews on The Poe Show YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thepoeshowpodcast Bluesky: thepoeshow.bsky.social Instagram & Threads: @thepoeshowpodcast Email: poeshowpod@gmail.com Intro music by Emmett Cooke on PremiumBeat. Support the show

  4. Aug 18

    William Wilson

    Text the show CAUTION: This episode contains MURDER. This episode required a mountain of research and work to get it done, and I am incredibly proud to present to you Edgar Allan Poe’s terrifying story of an evil doppelganger, William Wilson. Not only was this story an immense literary achievement for Edgar Allan Poe, and something which spoke to his ability to dissect the human mind (as well as his tendency to complicate language) despite not having such study in his background. This scary story is both chilling and thrilling, taking us on a journey of one man’s identity crisis with an identical twin, both of the same name, stature and temperament! William Wilson is a horror story that deals with ideas so grounded in reality, it’s a wonder how it's able to combine the supernatural as well. It verges on the edge of being a ghost story, although there are no spirits, and its mood is parallel to The Fall of the House of Usher. Edgar Allan Poe knew his niche, and squeezed each bit of terror out of it he could! William Wilson truly accomplishes getting the goosebumps on your arms! Be sure to share this episode with a friend in celebration of the spooky months and Halloween coming up! The Poe Show YouTube: The Tell-Tale Heart Cartoon?! (1953) I Think, But Am Not: The Nightmare of William Wilson William Wilson’s Double "Oh Gigantic Paradox": Poe's "William Wilson" and the Jungian Self This horror audio story podcast is perfect for fans of horror, the lore of H.P. Lovecraft, the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Gothic fiction, 19th century poetry, short horror fiction, and timeless classic scary stories. As an audiobook podcast, it is also great for educators, teachers, students and schools/colleges looking to educate themselves and others on the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Victorian era writing, Victorian culture, old ghost stories and classic horror fiction. Be sure to share with any fans of horror audio stories, horror audiobooks and spooky tales. Music and narration by Tynan Portillo. TikTok: @poeshowpodcast Support The Poe Show! https://ko-fi.com/thepoeshow Website: https://www.thepoeshow.com/ Horror Movie Reviews on The Poe Show YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thepoeshowpodcast Bluesky: thepoeshow.bsky.social Instagram & Threads: @thepoeshowpodcast Email: poeshowpod@gmail.com Intro music by Emmett Cooke on PremiumBeat. Support the show

  5. Jun 1

    The Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe

    Text the show CAUTION: This episode will discuss the topic of DEATH, SUBSTANCE ABUSE and SUICIDE. An all too mysterious topic that every fan of Edgar Allan Poe has pondered, with much too many possible answers for most to contemplate, the strange death of the Master of Horror has been a subject of 19th century research since it first occurred. Today, not only will we discuss all the gritty details that lead to Poe’s sudden cryptic death, but we will also attempt to do the one thing never done before: solve it. Research resources for this episode: Edgar Allan Poe: A Life by Richard KopleyEdgar Allan Poe DaguerrotypesMidnight Dreary: The Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe - by John Evangelist WalshDocumentary - Edgar Allan Poe: Buried AlivePoe’s Middle NameHow Tuberculosis Shaped Victorian FashionTuberculosis and the Fatal Beauty of RomanticismEdgar Allan Poe: 1848Edgar’s Laudanum OverdoseThe (Still) Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan PoeRooted in History: 175 Years Later, Mystery Still Shrouds Poe’s DeathBreaking Down the Unsolved Mystery of Edgar Allan Poe’s DeathThe Mystery of Edgar Allan Poe’s DeathPoe as a Literary CriticOther Obituaries of Edgar Allan PoeThis horror audio story podcast is perfect for fans of horror, the lore of H.P. Lovecraft, the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Gothic fiction, 19th century poetry, short horror fiction, and timeless classic scary stories. As an audiobook podcast, it is also great for educators, teachers, students and schools/colleges looking to educate themselves and others on the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Victorian era writing, Victorian culture, old ghost stories and classic horror fiction. Be sure to share with any fans of horror audio stories, horror audiobooks and spooky tales. Music and narration by Tynan Portillo. TikTok: @poeshowpodcast Support The Poe Show! https://ko-fi.com/thepoeshow Website: https://www.thepoeshow.com/ Horror Movie Reviews on The Poe Show YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thepoeshowpodcast Bluesky: thepoeshow.bsky.social Instagram & Threads: @thepoeshowpodcast Email: poeshowpod@gmail.com Support the show

  6. May 25

    Ligeia

    Text the show CAUTION: story contains DEATH of a loved one and REINCARNATION Today we examine a usually overlooked masterpiece by Edgar Allan Poe, a Victorian Gothic ghost story that explores the depths of love and the horrors of obsession. Ligeia was published in 1838 and ever since then it has perturbed readers and scholars alike, leading it to become known as one of Poe’s greatest literary achievements. Ligeia is definitely a scary story, but just as well, it is a heart-wrenching tale of love and devotion. While the narrator can be considered no less than unreliable, it is through his eyes that we are to experience the beauty, the grace, the intelligence and the horror of that incredible woman…Ligeia. There Was An Old Woman from The Ray Bradbury Theater on YouTube. This horror audio story podcast is perfect for fans of horror, the lore of H.P. Lovecraft, the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Gothic fiction, 19th century poetry, short horror fiction, and timeless classic scary stories. As an audiobook podcast, it is also great for educators, teachers, students and schools/colleges looking to educate themselves and others on the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Victorian era writing, Victorian culture, old ghost stories and classic horror fiction. Be sure to share with any fans of horror audio stories, horror audiobooks and spooky tales. Music and narration by Tynan Portillo. TikTok: @poeshowpodcast Support The Poe Show! https://ko-fi.com/thepoeshow Website: https://www.thepoeshow.com/ Horror Movie Reviews on The Poe Show YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thepoeshowpodcast Bluesky: thepoeshow.bsky.social Instagram & Threads: @thepoeshowpodcast Email: poeshowpod@gmail.com Intro music by Emmett Cooke on PremiumBeat. Support the show

  7. Apr 3

    Poem: Eldorado

    Text the show Today's episode is a shorty. We will hear a simple yet layered poem from Edgar Allan Poe which details the bitter-sweetness of "the hero's journey." Eldorado details the final steps of a noble knight as he seeks the mystical land for which he has longed for, for so long. This audiobook podcast is perfect for educators, teachers, students and schools/colleges looking to educate themselves and others on the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Victorian era writing, old ghost stories and classic horror fiction. As a horror audio story podcast, it is also great for fans of horror, the lore of H.P. Lovecraft, Gothic fiction, 19th century poetry, short horror fiction, and timeless classic scary stories. Be sure to share with any fans of horror audio stories, horror audiobooks and spooky tales. Music and narration by Tynan Portillo. TikTok: @poeshowpodcast Support The Poe Show! https://ko-fi.com/thepoeshow Website: https://www.thepoeshow.com/ Horror Movie Reviews on The Poe Show YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thepoeshowpodcast Bluesky: thepoeshow.bsky.social Instagram & Threads: @thepoeshowpodcast Email: poeshowpod@gmail.com Intro music by Emmett Cooke on PremiumBeat. Support the show

  8. Mar 20

    Edgar Allan Poe's Biggest Controversies

    Text the show Today I’m introducing a new series to the podcast! Welcome to Unscripted, episodes of The Poe Show audio horror story podcast where I talk in greater detail about Edgar Allan Poe, 19th century literature and all manner of horror! This series will be much more laid back and won’t feature audio stories. It will have a much more regular podcast format, allowing for you to learn all the delicious details of Edgar Allan Poe’s life, literature and more. In today’s episode, I’m discussing some of Edgar Allan Poe’s biggest controversies: his marriage, his alleged affair, the feud with his arch nemesis Rufus Griswold, his infamous obituary, and - probably most controversial of all in the scholarly world - Poe’s implied racist themes in his stories. Be sure to listen to all of his stories in other episodes! TRIGGER WARNING: discussions of Edgar Allan Poe’s CHILD MARRIAGE, DEATH and RACISM Research resources: Edgar Allan Poe: A Life by Richard KopleyPoe's Double MarriageIn Her Own Words: A Valentine for Edgar Allan PoeToday Marks Edgar Poe’s 177th Wedding AnniversaryMARRIAGE: The public scandals and private tragedies of Virginia & Edgar Allan Poe’s marriageEdgar Allan Poe and His Tumultuous RomancesThe Women in Poe’s LifeGrave-side chat with Lynn Cullen, author of “Mrs. Poe”To Frances S. OsgoodThe Loves of Edgar A. PoeThe Long-simmering Feud Between Edgar Allan Poe and Rufus GriswoldEdgar Allan Poe and Rufus Wilmot GriswoldRufus Wilmot Griswold-Poe’s Literary ExecutorPoe’s Character Under AttackThe Defamation of Poe’s CharacterDeath of Edgar A. Poe  - obituary written by Rufus GriswoldOther Obituaries of Edgar Allan PoeA Gift for Dr. GriswoldBlack Skin, Red Masques: Reading Frantz Fanon and Audre Lorde in Tension with Edgar Allan PoeJingle Bells by the Edison Male Quartette from 1898Age of Consent in the United States (19th century)“The story I must tell”: “Jingle Bells” in the Minstrel Repertoire by Kyna HamillJingle Bells by the Edison Male QuartetteSupport the show

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This is the place for all things Poe. Listen to Edgar Allan Poe's horror stories and 19th century ghost stories, with original human-made music and narration. Get a glimpse into the twisted mind, the tragic life, and the immortal works of the Father of American Gothic Horror. From the Tell-Tale Heart to The Fall of the House of Usher, every story and poem by Edgar Allan Poe will be featured on The Poe Show. Featuring the works of Edgar Allan Poe, H.P. Lovecraft, The Brothers Grimm, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, J.S. Le Fanu and many more! Original music and narration by Tynan Portillo.

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  • Creator
    Tynan Portillo
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    67
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The Poe Show
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