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Conversations with Ghosts

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About the show

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.

Newest episodes

The Gravedigger

23 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.

The Spiritualist

36 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

The Dollmaker

21 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

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All episodes

The Gravedigger

23 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.

The Spiritualist

36 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

The Dollmaker

21 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

The Widow

25 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

The Folk Song Archivist

24 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

The Cab Driver

30 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

The Tammany Hall Politician

23 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

The Comedian

26 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

The Mass of Ghosts

21 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

The Assistant Director of Horticulture and Wildlife

15 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

The Science-Fiction Writer

21 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

The General

24 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

The Raver

28 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

The Baseball Fan

19 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

The Maid

20 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  

The Faded Spirit

20 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

The Motorman

20 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

Ready to Talk to Ghosts?

1 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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