Episode 25: The Siege of Pleasant Evenings

The light dies and the darkness comes to the big parlor house out in the gap. There will be blood. There will be death. The conclusion of the The Railroad Man and the Local Magistrate storyline.
CW: Discussion of agency and consent, gunfire, body horror, decay, aging, death by magic, death of human appearing monsters, familial stress and conflict.
Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins
Narrated by Steve Shell
Sound design by Steve Shell
Produced by Cam Collins and Steve Shell
The voice of The Railroad Man: Yuri Lowenthal
The voice of Jerry Brotherton: Corey Ryan Forreseter
Intro Music: "The Land Unknown (The Hollow Heart Verses)" written and performed by Landon Blood
Outro Music: "Charcoal Suit and All" by Jacob Cody Moore
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[@cybersandvich809]

The voice acting in this show makes me understand why Sirens would be a serious threat.

[@WaspandUnicorn]

Y'all, this is the best show I've ever had the pleasure of soaking in through my ear holes. This team is seriously so freaking talented and I love every bit of it.

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

Don't ya love it when it's all neatly tied up with a bow on top!?😊🐝❤

[@randomlyweirdjeff4638]

I proudly follow the Railroad Man. "Ever onward ever forward, yes? If you make a deal be ready to pay the marker.

[@eleedoesart]

Such a great ending!! Melvin's story shouldn't be this heartbreaking and interesting but alas, it is, and l enjoyed every part of it!! Also the gory/fighting scenes of this episode were so so good🙏🙏 thank you!!!

[@georgesherrill3371]

I grew up in the mountains of southern Appalachia in the bosom of a large extended family. This story took me back to those times when one or another of my aunts or uncles would tell stories similar to this one. Brought back the skin tingling pleasure of those times. Thank you!

[@auchaplainfci8336]

This was an awesome story! I would love to see this story as a movie. It would be great! Good job, y'all should be proud of your work.

[@sixstringtherapy5038]

Just curious, was it just me, or anyone else follow along when she told Tish to hold the breath for a second, then let it out?

[@shalenabrian314]

I love this podcast so so much!! It feels like home, sitting at my pepa's feet listening to his stories. Thank you so much for taking me home again.

[@edwileo5660]

He knew what a boss looked like!!! 🤣

[@AlysidaMagica]

Wait that wasn’t just a great impression? That *was* Yuri Lowenthal? That’s awesome!

[@kendallspivey6479]

Sooo many questions left and I think that’s what I like about it most

[@HumDrummStudio]

Bravo.... bravo ... so so good. Thankyou for a satisfying ending :)

[@Person_4283]

7:38, fun moment.

[@shawnbarnes3369]

Holy gods of Appalachia that was amazing the character and the voice of the man is a charcoal suit was amazing yeeeessss I do have to say though I thought you were going to kill Melvin there for a second and my heart sank but I should have known mrs. Walker would have none of that thank you for all your hard work and keep those home fires burning for us because every show is better than the last and you guys are amazing

[@chillambientvibes8027]

eeek, i'm on the edge of my seat. I've actually not skipped the ads because the suspense feels so terrible & great. i can't stand it!!

[@TV-ij3lv]

Love it

[@nomnomgoblin8901]

Another ending that leaves me famished for more as soon as I finish. The additional voices were perfect and the writing around them matched easily. Is there someplace I can find the outro music on its own? The youtube search was for the name and artist was less than fruitful.

[@utardaheidinn9048]

This whole thing is very good, keep up the amazing work, y'all!

[@thefisherking78]

Holy hell that was great

[@sethhale8828]

"Kwal-it-tee" right there

[@TheRealEvilkitten3]

it wasn't a pocket watch... it was the head of the railroad man's dullahan girlfriend

[@mandisaaaa9720]

Man gotta love those Walker sisters,what a family. I was sad to hear about Trish going but Melvins story made me feel so much better for Marcie's sake,what a guy. Lastly all the creatures and haints described are such a delight to imagine with your rich voice,I know this podcast will get the recognition it deserves with time and I'm excited to see what you guys do next🤠🤠🤠🇿🇦

[@OldGodsofAppalachia]

Thanks, family. We get plenty of recognition, don’t worry, on actual podcasting platforms. Most of our listeners are not on KZbin because this is an audio podcast.

[@christopherbrant6105]

I always wondered, why doesn't anyone make their own anti-haint shells? Like silver pellets, cold iron, or even salt. It might not kill em, but I bet it'd hurt em enough to think twice.

[@littlestrawberryfaery]

Nooo my angry husbandos are gone TnT

[@silentmark]

Wow.

[@yourlocalanarchist3299]

Kinda sad to see the railroad man leave is he supposed to be the embodiment of the pain caused by the railroad company

[@sharkvictim4531]

I need "more of that woowoo bullshit"

[@bpblitz]

Melvin... T-T

[@imchoosingnottoexist6894]

Fuck yeah Tish! No means no!