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Conversations with Ghosts

Episode 1Ready to Talk to Ghosts?September 27, 2025 · 1 min
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Feb 4, 2026
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About the podcast

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.

Episodes 18

  1. 1.17 - The Gravedigger

    24 minSeason 1 · Episode 17

    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 …

    Show notes

    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

    36 minSeason 1 · Episode 16

    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 …

    Show notes

    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

    21 minSeason 1 · Episode 15

    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 …

    Show notes

    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

    25 minSeason 1 · Episode 14

    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 …

    Show notes

    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

    25 minSeason 1 · Episode 13

    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 …

    Show notes

    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

    30 minSeason 1 · Episode 12

    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 …

    Show notes

    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

    23 minSeason 1 · Episode 11

    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 …

    Show notes

    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

    26 minSeason 1 · Episode 10

    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 …

    Show notes

    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

    21 minSeason 1 · Episode 9

    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 …

    Show notes

    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

    16 minSeason 1 · Episode 8

    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 …

    Show notes

    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

    22 minSeason 1 · Episode 7

    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 …

    Show notes

    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

    25 minSeason 1 · Episode 6

    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 …

    Show notes

    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

    29 minSeason 1 · Episode 5

    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 …

    Show notes

    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

    19 minSeason 1 · Episode 4

    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 …

    Show notes

    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

    21 minSeason 1 · Episode 3

    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 …

    Show notes

    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

    20 minSeason 1 · Episode 2

    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 …

    Show notes

    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

    21 minSeason 1 · Episode 1

    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 …

    Show notes

    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?

    1 minTrailer

    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 …

    Show notes

    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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