The Devouring Silence: "The Wendigo" by Algernon Blackwood, part 2
This episode finishes the story, "The Wendigo," by Algernon Blackwood. The story is original to Blackwood, but draws from the monster and myth of native American peoples. In the story, four men set off into the deep and untamed forests of the western Canadian wilderness. They find more than they bargain for.__________**We tell America’s old stories with the warmth of firelight and the weight of unanswered questions.**From haunted river valleys to whispered frontier legends, *New American Mythos* retells the myths and folktales that shaped our nation, blending immersive sound design, period-inspired music, and thoughtful reflection.**Join our Mailing List!**https://www.wixforms.com/f/7360735946171483150**Website:** [www.ironscrewpublishing.com/new-american-mythos](http://www.ironscrewpublishing.com/new-american-mythos)**YouTube:** [@IronScrewPublishing](https://www.youtube.com/@IronScrewPublishing)**Patreon:** [Join for bonus episodes and exclusive perks](https://www.patreon.com/c/NewAmericanMythos)ARTIST ATTRIBUTIONDaybreakMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/kite-flight/daybreakLicense code: TR4WG7VISV4MSFOBLakesMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/future-forests/lakesLicense code: CNDCGU9EK1T46XIGNeighborhoodMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/brandon-hopkins/neighborhoodLicense code: IMXLVUEHDRDI1VF1Twisted EscalationMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/braden-deal/twisted-escalationLicense code: CVR6H7EXSNYRW55PIt ApproachesMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/weary-pines/it-approachesLicense code: MBQNCHA4ZVOVNKYSRequiemMozart - Requiem, K. 626 - VII. Lacrimosa - Arr. for HarpsichordHomeMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/weary-pines/homeLicense code: TLS7XAKEZDXNIWUEAbideMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/arend/abideLicense code: KLNWXAGFCAZEA6Q8FadingMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fadingLicense code: JMV2Q9X2THTWVJQ6Corelli - La Folia - Op. 5, No. 12 - Arranged for Harpsichord, GregorQuendelRotten EctoplasmMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/daniel-diaz/rotten-ectoplasmLicense code: RKMIHXTFAO011R9EWhere the Birds Still SingMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/where-the-birds-still-singLicense code: 9ADO9LXI6PXSB9TIWeightlessMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/arend/weightlessLicense code: MUK66UB0REEVUSPQThe Lowest of BowsMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/maciej-sadowski/the-lowest-of-bowsLicense code: H4KEKR4AXUW1P20TInterludeMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/brandon-hopkins/interludeLicense code: 8UPKTG81XET0IJGCAgeless StoneMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/daniel-diaz/ageless-stoneLicense code: NWL1GMCMLRAMWLUJScarlatti - Keyboard Sonata No. 8 in G minor, K.8 - Harpsichord, GregorQuendelAll tracks recorded, produced and published by: Gregor Quendel / https://www.gregorquendel.comOpen SeasonMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/weary-pines/open-seasonLicense code: LZ9WXDUHRI7EZQM7In The GloamingPoint BlankMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/arend/point-blankLicense code: MUKGYDWZ
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When the Silence Drew Near: "The Wendigo" by Algernon Blackwood, part 1
This episode begins the story, "The Wendigo," by Algernon Blackwood. The story is original to Blackwood, but draws from the monster and myth of native American peoples. In the story, four men set off into the deep and untamed forests of the western Canadian wilderness. They find more than they bargain for.__________**We tell America’s old stories with the warmth of firelight and the weight of unanswered questions.**From haunted river valleys to whispered frontier legends, *New American Mythos* retells the myths and folktales that shaped our nation, blending immersive sound design, period-inspired music, and thoughtful reflection.**Join our Mailing List!**https://www.wixforms.com/f/7360735946171483150**Website:** [www.ironscrewpublishing.com/new-american-mythos](http://www.ironscrewpublishing.com/new-american-mythos)**YouTube:** [@IronScrewPublishing](https://www.youtube.com/@IronScrewPublishing)**Patreon:** [Join for bonus episodes and exclusive perks](https://www.patreon.com/c/NewAmericanMythos)ARTIST ATTRIBUTIONDaybreakMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/kite-flight/daybreakLicense code: TR4WG7VISV4MSFOBSolstice IIIMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/arend/solstice-iiiLicense code: VZD4UAZXNQVC70VCDevil’s NightMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/weary-pines/devils-nightLicense code: PPG26FD6IP98UC5ZWeightlessMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/arend/weightlessLicense code: MUK66UB0REEVUSPQMozart - Requiem, K. 626 - VII. Lacrimosa - Arr. for HarpsichordSoon This Will All Be SeaMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/soon-this-will-all-be-seaLicense code: YKEM0E4GGVFO49GSTar SandsMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/tar-sandsLicense code: DKULAAQWY8AYQIWIWandered WaltzMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/wandered-waltzLicense code: RLSQ0DCJTIKJMDMBDionisio Aguado, Alegreto1, -Classical Guitar, Played On Harpsichord, NesralityThe Wilder We BecomeMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/the-wilder-we-becameLicense code: JXKZNVOBPOMXYFJGCorelli - La Folia - Op. 5, No. 12 - Arranged for Harpsichord, GregorQuendelSurely There Are Worse ThingsMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/surely-there-are-worse-thingsLicense code: FPUWMNXCSRL4NC8DJourney Back in TimeMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/augustine/journey-back-in-timeLicense code: RHWTJFODHQLQWGNXDon’t Forget to Feed Your MonstersMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/maciej-sadowski/dont-forget-to-feed-your-demonsLicense code: VQLDBNEYMXKFIASPTar SandsMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/tar-sandsLicense code: DKULAAQWY8AYQIWIRaw MeatMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/weary-pines/raw-meatLicense code: 0Y2NVWFSRHOXPOBASonata in F Minor - ScarlattiAll tracks recorded, produced and published by: Gregor Quendel / https://www.gregorquendel.comThe QuestMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/arend/the-questLicense code: 7RQEHYALLBFGAEXX
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Of Deals and Devils: "The Devil and Tom Walker" by Washington Irving
This episode tells the story, "The Devil and Tom Walker," by Washington Irving. The tale recounts the story of Tom Walker, a miserly man who wanders into a gloomy forrest, where the Devil himself offers him a dark deal.__________**We tell America’s old stories with the warmth of firelight and the weight of unanswered questions.**From haunted river valleys to whispered frontier legends, *New American Mythos* retells the myths and folktales that shaped our nation, blending immersive sound design, period-inspired music, and thoughtful reflection.**Join our Mailing List!**https://www.wixforms.com/f/7360735946171483150**Website:** [www.ironscrewpublishing.com/new-american-mythos](http://www.ironscrewpublishing.com/new-american-mythos)**YouTube:** [@IronScrewPublishing](https://www.youtube.com/@IronScrewPublishing)**Patreon:** [Join for bonus episodes and exclusive perks](https://www.patreon.com/c/NewAmericanMythos)ARTIST ATTRIBUTIONDaybreakMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/kite-flight/daybreakLicense code: TR4WG7VISV4MSFOBRaw MeatMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/weary-pines/raw-meatLicense code: 0Y2NVWFSRHOXPOBAEverything Was DifferentMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/everything-was-differentLicense code: OOYHV1KSNWEPHPHGDon’t Forget to Feed Your MonstersMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/maciej-sadowski/dont-forget-to-feed-your-demonsLicense code: VQLDBNEYMXKFIASPIn the GloamingCorelli - La Folia - Op. 5, No. 12 - Arranged for Harpsichord, GregorQuendelWeightlessMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/arend/weightlessLicense code: MUK66UB0REEVUSPQPourquoi Pas?Music from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/dominique-charpentier/pourquoi-pasLicense code: D6JJEL1CKTE3LE4TSoon This Will All Be SeaMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/soon-this-will-all-be-seaLicense code: YKEM0E4GGVFO49GSHandel, George Frideric - Sarabande - HWV 437 (Harpsichord)To support the free music project, please visit: https://ko-fi.com/gregorquendel All tracks recorded, produced and published by: Gregor Quendel / https://www.gregorquendel.comBeethoven - Piano Sonata No. 17 - The Tempest - III - Op. 31, No. 2To support the free music project, please visit: https://ko-fi.com/gregorquendel All tracks recorded, produced and published by: Gregor Quendel / https://www.gregorquendel.comThe Lowest of BowsMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/maciej-sadowski/the-lowest-of-bowsLicense code: OFKEC7IJQNGZHMPY
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The Old Cause: "The Gray Champion" by Nathanael Hawthorne
This episode tells the story, "The Gray Champion," by Nathanael Hawthorne. The tale investigates the spirit of a people that animates itself in desperate times, for a righteous cause. After the story is finished, we pause to take stock of the lessons that we have learned from the various stories and characters so far in season 1.__________**We tell America’s old stories with the warmth of firelight and the weight of unanswered questions.**From haunted river valleys to whispered frontier legends, *New American Mythos* retells the myths and folktales that shaped our nation, blending immersive sound design, period-inspired music, and thoughtful reflection.**Join our Mailing List!**https://www.wixforms.com/f/7360735946171483150**Website:** [www.ironscrewpublishing.com/new-american-mythos](http://www.ironscrewpublishing.com/new-american-mythos)**YouTube:** [@IronScrewPublishing](https://www.youtube.com/@IronScrewPublishing)**Patreon:** [Join for bonus episodes and exclusive perks](https://www.patreon.com/c/NewAmericanMythos)ARTIST ATTRIBUTIONDaybreakMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/kite-flight/daybreakLicense code: TR4WG7VISV4MSFOBOutside the BubbleMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/outside-the-bubbleLicense code: PXKGNHYDYRC1ZITEThe First WaveMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/the-first-waveLicense code: ZYTSMVIUCCBFYHDYIn the GloamingBleakMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/josh-stewart/bleakLicense code: 5KPHIA5JKLSLO102Close EnoughMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/peter-cavallo/close-enoughLicense code: YHRIF4HVQFEHFXCCFor Another DayMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/for-another-dayLicense code: 5GER2V6H59LVKAP8Dionisio Aguado, Alegreto1, -Classical Guitar, Played On Harpsichord, NesralityThe Retirement of Major Edward CummingsMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/jacob-taylor-armerding/the-retirement-of-major-edward-cummingsLicense code: KEASJGCOA3ZWOK55Sonata number 2 for flute and harpsichord remix by BachBodhi BlissMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/abbas-premjee/bodhi-blissLicense code: U9LHPRI4SFLZOEHS
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The Spirit and the Shadow: "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" part 2
This episode is part 2 of 2 and begins the terrifying story of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." The story has been lightly modernized from Washington Irving's original legend.__________**We tell America’s old stories with the warmth of firelight and the weight of unanswered questions.**From haunted river valleys to whispered frontier legends, *New American Mythos* retells the myths and folktales that shaped our nation, blending immersive sound design, period-inspired music, and thoughtful reflection.**Join our Mailing List!**https://www.wixforms.com/f/7360735946171483150**Website:** [www.ironscrewpublishing.com/new-american-mythos](http://www.ironscrewpublishing.com/new-american-mythos)**YouTube:** [@IronScrewPublishing](https://www.youtube.com/@IronScrewPublishing)**Patreon:** [Join for bonus episodes and exclusive perks](https://www.patreon.com/c/NewAmericanMythos)ARTIST ATTRIBUTIONDaybreakMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/kite-flight/daybreakLicense code: TR4WG7VISV4MSFOBA Lore unto HerselfMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/a-lore-unto-herselfLicense code: 5HJGXU8AMQENONDXSonata number 2 for flute and harpsichord remix by BachThe Girl I Left BehindMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/jacob-taylor-armerding/the-girl-i-left-behind-meLicense code: AZ0X1APOQGFJSBP6Bluegrass FiddleBluegrass Fiddle .wav by TheFlyFishingFilmmaker -- https://freesound.org/s/621593/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Tar SandsMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/tar-sandsLicense code: DKULAAQWY8AYQIWIScarlatti - Sonata in F minor - K 466 - Arranged for Cimbalom, by GregorQuendelWandered WaltzMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/wandered-waltzLicense code: RLSQ0DCJTIKJMDMBBleakMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/josh-stewart/bleakLicense code: 5KPHIA5JKLSLO102Raw MeatMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/weary-pines/raw-meatLicense code: 0Y2NVWFSRHOXPOBADarker SideMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ten-string-story/darker-sideLicense code: VX0T2K4D5KZR5BVDMozart - Requiem, K. 626 - VII. Lacrimosa - Arr. for Harpsichord, GregorQuendelWhere the Birds Still SingMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/where-the-birds-still-singLicense code: 9ADO9LXI6PXSB9TI
New American Mythos retells the legends, folktales, and myths that shaped the American soul, weaving rich narration with reflective Christian commentary on identity, memory, and moral imagination. Gather ’round the firelight as old stories speak into our time.
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