Edgar Allan Poe
Mentioned in 23 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
American writer and poet who revolutionized horror, detective fiction, and science fiction, most famously through works like *The Raven* and the creation of detective Auguste Dupin. His literary innovations—including deliberate artistic choices like using a raven's dark symbolism and exploring obsessive narration—profoundly influenced modern fiction and detective fiction in particular. Podcasts discuss Poe as a pivotal figure in American literature whose tumultuous life, struggles with poverty and isolation, and posthumous recognition illustrate both his genius and the tragic circumstances of his time.
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Episode Appearances
Everything Everywhere Daily · Feb 28, 2026
Edgar Allan Poe
“American writer and subject of episode; revolutionized horror, detective fiction, and science fiction”
American History Tellers · Feb 25, 2026
Fan Favorite: Great American Authors | Edgar Allan Poe: Master of Macabre | 1
“Central subject; American writer and poet whose turbulent life and literary innovations shaped modern fiction”
BirdNote Daily · Feb 23, 2026
BONUS EPISODE: Words in Flight
“Historical poet referenced for The Raven, exemplifying bird imagery in classic American literature”
Outside/In · Feb 11, 2026
That's so raven
“Author who chose raven over parrot as the talking bird in his famous story due to ravens' dark historical and cultural associations”
Sherlock Holmes Short Stories · Feb 5, 2026
The Adventure of the Resident Patient: Part One
“Fictional detective Auguste Dupin created by Poe was a key influence on the character of Sherlock Holmes.”
The Nateland Podcast · Feb 4, 2026
1: Public Figures
“Author who struggled with poverty and recognition during lifetime, became literary giant after death”
Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Feb 2, 2026
4 Ways to Be Less Lonely
“Historical case study of self-imposed isolation and loneliness despite literary talent, referenced throughout episode”
Selected Shorts · Jan 29, 2026
On the Couch
“Author referenced by Gary Goleman; wrote "The Telltale Heart" mentioned as essential reading”
Zero to Well-Read · Jan 27, 2026
"Bartleby, the Scrivener" by Herman Melville
“Author of The Raven (1845); compared to Melville for obsessive narrator and absurdist themes”
Full Body Chills · Dec 17, 2024
POE: The Cask of Amontillado (2021)
“Original author of 'The Cask of Amontillado,' the literary work adapted for this audio drama”
Full Body Chills · Dec 17, 2024
POE: The Cask of Amontillado (1846)
“Author of 'The Cask of Amontillado,' the 1846 short story adapted and dramatized in this episode”
Full Body Chills · Dec 10, 2024
POE: The Fall of The House of Usher (2021)
“Author of the original 'The Fall of the House of Usher' story adapted for this audio drama”
Full Body Chills · Dec 10, 2024
POE: The Fall of The House of Usher (1839)
“Author of 'The Fall of the House of Usher,' the 1839 gothic novella adapted in this episode”
Full Body Chills · Dec 3, 2024
POE: The Pit And The Pendulum (2021)
“Author of the original short story "The Pit and the Pendulum" that this episode adapts”
Full Body Chills · Dec 3, 2024
POE: The Pit And The Pendulum (1842)
“Author of 'The Pit and the Pendulum,' the classic short story adapted and dramatized in this episode”
Full Body Chills · Nov 26, 2024
POE: The Oval Portrait (2021)
“Original author whose short story 'The Oval Portrait' was adapted into this audio drama”
Full Body Chills · Nov 26, 2024
POE: The Oval Portrait (1842)
“Author of "The Oval Portrait," the 1842 short story adapted and presented in this episode”
Full Body Chills · Nov 19, 2024
POE: Hop Frog (2021)
“19th-century author whose life story and literary works are the primary subject of analysis throughout the episode”
Full Body Chills · Nov 19, 2024
POE: Hop Frog (1849)
“Author of the 1849 short story 'Hop-Frog' that is dramatized in this episode”
Full Body Chills · Nov 12, 2024
POE: The Tell Tale Heart (2021)
“Original author of "The Tell-Tale Heart" short story on which this audio drama adaptation is based”
Full Body Chills · Nov 12, 2024
POE: The Tell Tale Heart (1843)
“Author of 'The Tell-Tale Heart,' originally published in 1843, the source material for this dramatization.”
Full Body Chills · Nov 5, 2024
POE: The Raven (2021)
“Original author of 'The Raven' poem, which this episode adapts into modern narrative form”
Full Body Chills · Nov 5, 2024
POE: The Raven (1845)
“19th-century writer whose 1845 poem 'The Raven' is the subject of this dramatization”