The Abbey of Bitter Tea River

Matthew Zockoll
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Welcome to the Abbey of Bitter Tea River Podcast, THE ONLY audio-experience that takes you within the broad stone walls of a fantasy-medieval monastery, and beyond! New to the show? Check out the Episode, "Start Here!" to hear what the show is all about! Make sure to check us out at www.abbeypod.com for extras and even more! While in season, tune in for fresh weekly episodes every Friday at 12pm EST. Come and step into another world!

  1. 12/19/2025

    Letter XXX- A Way to Remember

    William shares the project he had been working on with his parents, just before Winter closes down the mountain pass. To our listeners and friends; thank you sincerely for the support and your ears. We are honored! And now, without further ado, we hope you enjoy this end of Season 1! Its another episode of the Abbey of Bitter Tea River Podcast! If just joining us, a perfect place to start is "Start Here," followed by jumping in with Letter I! Our tale is told consecutively across time. Please be sure to rate the show; a five-⭐rating is appreciated! Curious for more? Check out our website at www.abbeypod.com for character details, an overview of the show, and contact details to reach the podcast creator! Make sure to follow us on X @AbbeyofBitterT, and on Facebook! And if your big into Youtube, check us out there too! Email us at the address BitterTeaPod@gmail.com to share YOUR thoughts, comments, and quips about what you heard! We'd LOVE to hear from YOU! Or, drop us a comment on this episode. Let us know what you enjoyed! PS. You might hear some experiments and changes with the audio. We hope you like them! And, feel free to let us know of any issues you care to share along the way, or in the comments below the episode in Spotify. We will make mistakes, but we'll improve, also! Music courtesy of a friend of the pod, @StymII. Audio brought to you by Audacity, the free recording software Sound Effects in each episode may/not be provided through by AudioHero, Pixabay, and/or Zapsplat.

    12 min

  2. 12/12/2025

    Letter XXIX- Finale

    A bittersweet episode. We say goodbye (for now) to our friends at the Abbey. Although, maybe William is right. Maybe there will be one more letter sent before the world kneels before winter's clutches for several months. Its hard to know what comes next at the Abbey by the Bitter Tea River. Its another episode of the Abbey of Bitter Tea River Podcast! If just joining us, a perfect place to start is "Start Here," followed by jumping in with Letter I! Our tale is told consecutively across time. Please be sure to rate the show; a five-⭐rating is appreciated! Curious for more? Check out our website at www.abbeypod.com for character details, an overview of the show, and contact details to reach the podcast creator! Make sure to follow us on X @AbbeyofBitterT, and on Facebook! And if your big into Youtube, check us out there too! Email us at the address BitterTeaPod@gmail.com to share YOUR thoughts, comments, and quips about what you heard! We'd LOVE to hear from YOU! Or, drop us a comment on this episode. Let us know what you enjoyed! PS. You might hear some experiments and changes with the audio. We hope you like them! And, feel free to let us know of any issues you care to share along the way, or in the comments below the episode in Spotify. We will make mistakes, but we'll improve, also! Audio brought to you by Audacity, the free recording software Sound Effects in each episode may/not be provided through by AudioHero, Pixabay, and/or Zapsplat.

    23 min

  3. 12/05/2025

    Letter XXVIII- The Challenge

    William discovers he's kinda illiterate (he can't recognize other languages). He makes a lame attempt to escape judgement about it. Lankely makes a statement. Uncle Clam stuns the world. Simmons' power is rivaled all at once.

    17 min

  4. 11/28/2025

    Letter XXVII- A Splinter, In My Hand

    William gets a splinter in his hand. More Abbey drama. William finds a cryptic note. Its another episode of the Abbey of Bitter Tea River Podcast! If just joining us, a perfect place to start is "Start Here," followed by jumping in with Letter I! Our tale is told consecutively across time. Please be sure to rate the show; a five-⭐rating is appreciated! Curious for more? Check out our website at www.abbeypod.com for character details, an overview of the show, and contact details to reach the podcast creator! Make sure to follow us on X @AbbeyofBitterT, and on Facebook! And if your big into Youtube, check us out there too! Email us at the address BitterTeaPod@gmail.com to share YOUR thoughts, comments, and quips about what you heard! We'd LOVE to hear from YOU! Or, drop us a comment on this episode. Let us know what you enjoyed! PS. You might hear some experiments and changes with the audio. We hope you like them! And, feel free to let us know of any issues you care to share along the way, or in the comments below the episode in Spotify. We will make mistakes, but we'll improve, also! Audio brought to you by Audacity, the free recording software Sound Effects in each episode may/not be provided through by AudioHero, Pixabay, and/or Zapsplat.

    8 min

  5. 11/21/2025

    Letter XXVI- A Blue Spyglass

    William digs further into the library of pieces left to him by the deceased Brother Medden. And amidst it, he finds a blue spyglass. Father Simmons continues to solidify his leadership atop the Abbey. Its another episode of the Abbey of Bitter Tea River Podcast! If just joining us, a perfect place to start is "Start Here," followed by jumping in with Letter I! Our tale is told consecutively across time. Please be sure to rate the show; a five-⭐rating is appreciated! Curious for more? Check out our website at www.abbeypod.com for character details, an overview of the show, and contact details to reach the podcast creator! Make sure to follow us on X @AbbeyofBitterT, and on Facebook! And if your big into Youtube, check us out there too! Email us at the address BitterTeaPod@gmail.com to share YOUR thoughts, comments, and quips about what you heard! We'd LOVE to hear from YOU! Or, drop us a comment on this episode. Let us know what you enjoyed! PS. You might hear some experiments and changes with the audio. We hope you like them! And, feel free to let us know of any issues you care to share along the way, or in the comments below the episode in Spotify. We will make mistakes, but we'll improve, also! Audio brought to you by Audacity, the free recording software Sound Effects in each episode may/not be provided through by AudioHero, Pixabay, and/or Zapsplat.

    15 min

  6. 11/14/2025

    Letter XXV- Poorly-Drawn Horses

    Have you ever seen medieval paintings of horses? Check em' out. A little horrifying. Its another episode of the Abbey of Bitter Tea River Podcast! If just joining us, a perfect place to start is "Start Here," followed by jumping in with Letter I! Our tale is told consecutively across time. Please be sure to rate the show; a five-⭐rating is appreciated! Curious for more? Check out our website at www.abbeypod.com for character details, an overview of the show, and contact details to reach the podcast creator! Make sure to follow us on X @AbbeyofBitterT, and on Facebook! And if your big into Youtube, check us out there too! Email us at the address BitterTeaPod@gmail.com to share YOUR thoughts, comments, and quips about what you heard! We'd LOVE to hear from YOU! Or, drop us a comment on this episode. Let us know what you enjoyed! PS. You might hear some experiments and changes with the audio. We hope you like them! And, feel free to let us know of any issues you care to share along the way, or in the comments below the episode in Spotify. We will make mistakes, but we'll improve, also! Audio brought to you by Audacity, the free recording software Sound Effects in each episode may/not be provided through by AudioHero, Pixabay, and/or Zapsplat.

    12 min

  7. 11/07/2025

    Letter XXIV- Not an Empty Life

    William relates sad news, and the light of brighter things shines at the end of the dark tunnel we have been listening through. Thank you, loyal listeners, for tuning in each episode. We are honored that you join us! Its another episode of the Abbey of Bitter Tea River Podcast! If just joining us, a perfect place to start is "Start Here," followed by jumping in with Letter I! Our tale is told consecutively across time. Please be sure to rate the show; a five-⭐rating is appreciated! Curious for more? Check out our website at www.abbeypod.com for character details, an overview of the show, and contact details to reach the podcast creator! Make sure to follow us on X @AbbeyofBitterT, and on Facebook! And if your big into Youtube, check us out there too! Email us at the address BitterTeaPod@gmail.com to share YOUR thoughts, comments, and quips about what you heard! We'd LOVE to hear from YOU! Or, drop us a comment on this episode. Let us know what you enjoyed! PS. You might hear some experiments and changes with the audio. We hope you like them! And, feel free to let us know of any issues you care to share along the way, or in the comments below the episode in Spotify. We will make mistakes, but we'll improve, also! Audio brought to you by Audacity, the free recording software Sound Effects in each episode may/not be provided through by AudioHero, Pixabay, and/or Zapsplat.

    16 min

  8. 10/31/2025

    Letter XXIII- Theoretically Possible

    Ah, a good ol' whodunnit. Except that William is not playing a game with friends, but instead not sure what's going on. Its another episode of the Abbey of Bitter Tea River Podcast! If just joining us, a perfect place to start is "Start Here," followed by jumping in with Letter I! Our tale is told consecutively across time. Please be sure to rate the show; a five-⭐rating is appreciated! Curious for more? Check out our website at www.abbeypod.com for character details, an overview of the show, and contact details to reach the podcast creator! Make sure to follow us on X @AbbeyofBitterT, and on Facebook! And if your big into Youtube, check us out there too! Email us at the address BitterTeaPod@gmail.com to share YOUR thoughts, comments, and quips about what you heard! We'd LOVE to hear from YOU! Or, drop us a comment on this episode. Let us know what you enjoyed! PS. You might hear some experiments and changes with the audio. We hope you like them! And, feel free to let us know of any issues you care to share along the way, or in the comments below the episode in Spotify. We will make mistakes, but we'll improve, also! Audio brought to you by Audacity, the free recording software Sound Effects in each episode may/not be provided through by AudioHero, Pixabay, and/or Zapsplat.

    15 min
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Welcome to the Abbey of Bitter Tea River Podcast, THE ONLY audio-experience that takes you within the broad stone walls of a fantasy-medieval monastery, and beyond! New to the show? Check out the Episode, "Start Here!" to hear what the show is all about! Make sure to check us out at www.abbeypod.com for extras and even more! While in season, tune in for fresh weekly episodes every Friday at 12pm EST. Come and step into another world!

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