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Conversations with Ghosts

Published by Dead Signals

  • Fiction
  • Science fiction

Conversations with Ghosts is an audio drama about loss, history and the things we leave behind, brought to you by the creators of Archive 81. The podcast follows mausoleum attendant Mal Fleming as he tries to convince the spirits of Grey Briar Cemetery to pass on. In each episode, Mal sits down with a new ghost to build a portrait of their life, their death, and their afterlife... all to help them release whatever still ties their soul to this reality. New episodes every Wednesday, beginning October 22nd.

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4 chart placements

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  1. Number 148Science fictionAustralia
  2. Number 45Science fictionCanada
  3. Number 196FictionCanada
  4. Number 104Science fictionUnited States

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Recent episodes

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  1. 1.17 - The Gravedigger from Conversations with Ghosts, opens in a new tab

    Feb 4, 202623 min

    Mal talks to his predecessor. This was the season finale of Conversations with Ghosts. Daniel Powell and Marc Sollinger are planning to take a little break, Dan to work on some music, Marc to write a novel. To get updates on what they're doing, you Dan on Instagram @stereophobe, and Marc on Instagram @mtsollin and blusky @marcsollinger. To support our work, as well as get access to a bunch of fun extras, go to our patreon: http://patreon.com/archive81 Conversations with Ghosts is a Dead Signals production. This episode featured sound design and orginal music by Daniel Powell, along with writing by Marc Sollinger. Marc Sollinger played Mal, Ronald Thompson played Caldwell. For the full cast and crew, along with transcripts and more information about the podcast, visit our website: conversationswithghosts.com.

  2. 1.16 - The Spiritualist from Conversations with Ghosts, opens in a new tab

    Jan 28, 202636 min

    Mal conducts a seance with a professional. Conversations with Ghosts is a Dead Signals production. This episode featured sound design and orginal music by Daniel Powell, along with writing by Marc Sollinger. Marc Sollinger played Mal, Bodine Boling played Margaret Wolf. For the full cast and crew, along with transcripts and more information about the podcast, visit our website: conversationswithghosts.com. To support the podcast, as well as get access to a bunch of fun extras, go to our patreon: http://patreon.com/archive81

  3. 1.15 - The Dollmaker from Conversations with Ghosts, opens in a new tab

    Jan 21, 202621 min

    Mal talks to an artist about her work. Conversations with Ghosts is a Dead Signals production. This episode featured sound design, orginal music, and writing by Daniel Powell. Marc Sollinger played Mal, Cat Blackard played Gia Riley. For the full cast and crew, along with transcripts and more information about the podcast, visit our website: conversationswithghosts.com. To support the podcast, as well as get access to a bunch of fun extras, go to our patreon: http://patreon.com/archive81

  4. 1.14 - The Widow from Conversations with Ghosts, opens in a new tab

    Jan 14, 202625 min

    Mal goes full Columbo. Conversations with Ghosts is a Dead Signals production. This episode featured sound design and orginal music by Daniel Powell, along with writing by Marc Sollinger. Marc Sollinger played Mal, Leigh Poulos played Mrs. Augustus Dotson, and Penny O'Brien played Bridget Keegan. For the full cast and crew, along with transcripts and more information about the podcast, visit our website: conversationswithghosts.com. To support the podcast, as well as get access to a bunch of fun extras, go to our patreon: http://patreon.com/archive81

  5. 1.13 - The Folk Song Archivist from Conversations with Ghosts, opens in a new tab

    Jan 7, 202624 min

    Mal learns about old folk songs. Conversations with Ghosts is a Dead Signals production. This episode featured sound design, orginal music, and writing by Daniel Powell. Marc Sollinger played Mal, David Powell played Burt Nagra. The song "Heaven is a Ghost" was written by Daniel Powell and performed by Ali Dineen. If you'd like to download the song, support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/archive81 For the full cast and crew, along with transcripts and more information about the podcast, visit our website: conversationswithghosts.com. To support the podcast, as well as get access to a bunch of fun extras, go to our patreon: http://patreon.com/archive81

  6. 1.12 - The Cab Driver from Conversations with Ghosts, opens in a new tab

    Dec 31, 202530 min

    Mal talks to a taxi driver. Conversations with Ghosts is a Dead Signals production. This episode featured sound design and orginal music by Daniel Powell, along with writing by Marc Sollinger. Marc Sollinger played Mal, Melis Aker played Karen Inci. For the full cast and crew, along with transcripts and more information about the podcast, visit our website: conversationswithghosts.com. To support the podcast, as well as get access to a bunch of fun extras, go to our patreon: http://patreon.com/archive81

  7. 1.11 - The Tammany Hall Politician from Conversations with Ghosts, opens in a new tab

    Dec 24, 202523 min

    Mal talks to a ward boss from the Gilded Age. Conversations with Ghosts is a Dead Signals production. This episode featured sound design and orginal music by Daniel Powell, along with writing by Marc Sollinger. Marc Sollinger played Mal, Michael Cullen played Tommy Doyle. For the full cast and crew, along with transcripts and more information about the podcast, visit our website: conversationswithghosts.com. To support the podcast, as well as get access to a bunch of fun extras, go to our patreon: http://patreon.com/archive81

  8. 1.10 - The Comedian from Conversations with Ghosts, opens in a new tab

    Dec 17, 202526 min

    Mal talks to a very funny woman. Conversations with Ghosts is a Dead Signals production. This episode featured sound design and orginal music by Daniel Powell, along with writing by Marc Sollinger. Marc Sollinger played Mal, Olivia AbiAssi played Taylor Jenkins. For the full cast and crew, along with transcripts and more information about the podcast, visit our website: conversationswithghosts.com. To support the podcast, as well as get access to a bunch of fun extras, go to our patreon: http://patreon.com/archive81

  9. 1.09 - The Mass of Ghosts from Conversations with Ghosts, opens in a new tab

    Dec 10, 202521 min

    Mal continues his investigation into the disturbance in potter's field. Conversations with Ghosts is a Dead Signals production. This episode featured sound design and orginal music by Daniel Powell, along with writing by Marc Sollinger. Marc Sollinger played Mal, Lucy Walters played the mass of voices, additional voices were provided by Kristen DiMercurio and Daniel Powell. For the full cast and crew, along with transcripts and more information about the podcast, visit our website: conversationswithghosts.com. To support the podcast, as well as get access to a bunch of fun extras, go to our patreon: http://patreon.com/archive81

  10. 1.08 - The Assistant Director of Horticulture and Wildlife from Conversations with Ghosts, opens in a new tab

    Dec 3, 202515 min

    Mal talks to a living person. Weird. Conversations with Ghosts is a Dead Signals production. This episode featured sound design and orginal music by Daniel Powell, along with writing by Marc Sollinger. Marc Sollinger played Mal, Lori Felipe-Barkin played Alex Wren. For the full cast and crew, along with transcripts and more information about the podcast, visit our website: conversationswithghosts.com. To support the podcast, as well as get access to a bunch of fun extras, go to our patreon: http://patreon.com/archive81

  11. 1.07 - The Science-Fiction Writer from Conversations with Ghosts, opens in a new tab

    Nov 26, 202521 min

    Mal hears some untold stories. Conversations with Ghosts is a Dead Signals production. This episode featured sound design and orginal music by Daniel Powell, along with writing by Marc Sollinger. Marc Sollinger played Mal, Cecilia Lynn-Jacobs played the science-fiction writer. For the full cast and crew, along with transcripts and more information about the podcast, visit our website: conversationswithghosts.com. To support the podcast, as well as get access to a bunch of fun extras, go to our patreon: http://patreon.com/archive81

  12. 1.06 - The General from Conversations with Ghosts, opens in a new tab

    Nov 19, 202524 min

    Mal talks about legacy. Conversations with Ghosts is a Dead Signals production. This episode featured sound design and orginal music by Daniel Powell, along with writing by Marc Sollinger. Marc Sollinger played Mal, Ben Roseberry played the general. For the full cast and crew, along with transcripts and more information about the podcast, visit our website: conversationswithghosts.com. To support the podcast, as well as get access to a bunch of fun extras, go to our patreon: http://patreon.com/archive81

  13. 1.05 - The Raver from Conversations with Ghosts, opens in a new tab

    Nov 12, 202528 min

    Mal is horrified by dance start times.. Conversations with Ghosts is a Dead Signals production. This episode featured sound design by Daniel Powell, original music by Chris Baugh, along with writing by Dan Powell. Marc Sollinger played Mal, Daniel Powell played the raver For the full cast and crew, along with transcripts and more information about the podcast, visit our website: conversationswithghosts.com. To support the podcast, as well as get access to a bunch of fun extras, go to our patreon: http://patreon.com/archive81

  14. 1.04 - The Baseball Fan from Conversations with Ghosts, opens in a new tab

    Nov 5, 202519 min

    Mal talks baseball with a fellow fan. Conversations with Ghosts is a Dead Signals production. This episode featured sound design and orginal music by Daniel Powell, along with writing by Marc Sollinger. Marc Sollinger played Mal, Gordon Rothman played the baseball fan. For the full cast and crew, along with transcripts and more information about the podcast, visit our website: conversationswithghosts.com. To support the podcast, as well as get access to a bunch of fun extras, go to our patreon: http://patreon.com/archive81

  15. 1.03 - The Maid from Conversations with Ghosts, opens in a new tab

    Oct 29, 202520 min

    Mal learns a bit about service. Conversations with Ghosts is a Dead Signals production. This episode featured sound design and orginal music by Daniel Powell, along with writing by Marc Sollinger. Marc Sollinger played Mal, Penny O'Brien played the Bridget Keegan. For the full cast and crew, along with transcripts and more information about the podcast, visit our website: conversationswithghosts.com. To support the podcast, as well as get access to a bunch of fun extras, go to our patreon: http://patreon.com/archive81

  16. 1.02 - The Faded Spirit from Conversations with Ghosts, opens in a new tab

    Oct 22, 202520 min

    Mal tries to make a spirit remember who they were. Conversations with Ghosts is a Dead Signals production. This episode featured sound design and orginal music by Daniel Powell, along with writing by Marc Sollinger. Marc Sollinger played Mal, Daphne Kinard played the faded spirit. For the full cast and crew, along with transcripts and more information about the podcast, visit our website: conversationswithghosts.com. To support the podcast, as well as get access to a bunch of fun extras, go to our patreon: http://patreon.com/archive81

  17. 1.01 - The Motorman from Conversations with Ghosts, opens in a new tab

    Oct 22, 202520 min

    Mal talks to his first ghost. Conversations with Ghosts is a Dead Signals production. This episode featured sound design and orginal music by Daniel Powell, along with writing by Marc Sollinger. Marc Sollinger played Mal, Jack Calk played the motorman. For the full cast and crew, along with transcripts and more information about the podcast, visit our website: conversationswithghosts.com. To support the podcast, as well as get access to a bunch of fun extras, go to our patreon: http://patreon.com/archive81

  18. Ready to Talk to Ghosts? from Conversations with Ghosts, opens in a new tab

    Sep 27, 20251 min

    Conversations with Ghosts premieres on October 22nd, 2025. The seventeen episode first season follows mausoleum attendant Mal Fleming as he tries to convince the spirits of Grey Briar Cemetery to pass on. Each episode, Mal sits down with a new ghost to build a portrait of their life, their death, and their afterlife... all to help them release whatever still ties their soul to this reality. Conversations with Ghosts is a Dead Signals production, created by Marc Sollinger and Daniel Powell.

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