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Beyond The Oblong BoxEpisode III - Summer Reading PoeGram Vol 3Send us a textSummer time for vacations, with family or friends. Time for riding your bike till you just can’t anymore. Time for picnics and reading a good book by the poolside. The end of summer will soon be here. If you didn’t see any books that caught your eye, here are some we think you would really enjoy. But don’t take our word for it…Welcome back to the BToB Summer Reading PoeGram. Today we share some of our favorite Poe related books for the young and the young at heart.2024-08-1244 minBeyond The Oblong BoxEpisode I - Summer Reading PoeGram Vol 1Send us a textSummer, time for vacations, with family or friends. Time for riding your bike till you just can’t anymore. Time for picnics and reading a good book by the poolside. The end of summer will soon be here. If you didn’t see any books that caught your eye, here are some we think you would really enjoy. But don’t take our word for it…Welcome to the official start of Season III for Beyond the Oblong Box. And what a better way to do that than share summer reading recommen...2024-08-0536 minBeyond The Oblong BoxEpisode II - Summer Reading PoeGram Vol 2Send us a textSummer, time for vacations, with family or friends. Time for riding your bike till you just can’t anymore. Time for picnics and reading a good book by the poolside. The end of summer will soon be here. If you didn’t see any books that caught your eye, here are some we think you would really enjoy. But don’t take our word for it…Welcome back to the BToB Summer Reading PoeGram. We just love Gris Grimly and could not help ourselves. Join us in as we journey into the 2009...2024-08-0535 minBeyond The Oblong BoxPoe Places Crossover with The 6 Degrees of Edgar Allan PoeSend us a textIn this special episode, Levi and Virginia are special guests to their Sister PoeCast, The 6 Degrees of Edgar Allan Poe. In this latest installment of Poe Places, they discuss the significance of Rhode Island and Sarah Helen Whitman in the life of our beloved poet. For more from Carmen and Jeannie, visit them on Spotify and all major podcast platforms by searching the The 6 Degrees of Edgar Allan Poe.sixdegreesofpoe.com2024-04-011h 17
The 6 Degrees of Edgar Allan PoePoe Places Rhode Island: The Raven and the RoseJeanie and Carmen collaborate with their brother/sister POEcast, Beyond the Oblong Box, hosted by Levi Leland and Virginia Poe, to discuss one of the Poe Places: Providence, RI. Get a glimpse of Poe's time he spent in Providence, RI as a visitor and who he visited.
References
https://edgarallanpoeri.com/
https://library.brown.edu/dps/curio/edgar-allan-poe-sarah-helen-whitman/
https://providenceathenaeum.org/about/history/poe-whitman/
Music by Nadia Cripps from Pixabay
2024-03-241h 17Beyond The Oblong BoxEdgar’s Gothic Birthday Tea Party 2024Send us a textIn this special episode, Levi and Virginia receive a special invitation from their sister Poecast, The Six Degrees of Poe to celebrate Edgar’s 215th birthday. So raise a cup, with pinkies to the birthday lad! Next week, Levi and Virginia get back with Season 3! 2024-01-191h 06
The 6 Degrees of Edgar Allan PoeGothic Birthday Tea PartyJeanie and Carmen celebrate Poe's 215th birthday with their brother/sister POEcast, Beyond the Oblong Box, friends, Levi Leland and Virginia Poe.
References
https://www.nancythorne.com/blog/category/birthdays-in-the-19th-century
https://www.lhf.org/2013/08/a-victorian-birthday-party/
https://www.ohsu.edu/womens-health/brief-history-midwifery-america
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2000/09/18/a-nursery-rhyme-from-the-american-psychiatric-society
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://boris.unibe.ch/157546/1/cp-17-1455-2021.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjlwLXRoN2DAxXXRDABHb1tB9YQFnoECB8QAQ&usg=AOvVaw112y5UW2ytBRUqcWLyE_2C
https://goodmorninggloucester.com/2022/01/27/in-january-1890...2024-01-191h 06Beyond The Oblong BoxEpisode XV - Walking Among The DeadSend us a textDeath was often a subject of Victorian literature. Many of Poe’s best known works are no exception. Levi and Virginia have a conversation with author, Sharon Pajka inside of Westminster Burial Grounds about her upcoming book, The Souls Close to Edgar Allan Poe.2023-07-1821 minBeyond The Oblong BoxEpisode XIV- The Poerates Of The CarolinasSend us a textTreasure and puzzles and pirates…Oh MY! Today Levi and Virginia touch on The Gold Bug in honor of its 180th anniversary.2023-07-0230 min
The 6 Degrees of Edgar Allan PoePoe Unplugged: The Masque of the Red DeathFebruary Poe Unplugged discussion over Poe's The Masque of the Red Death with featured sister POEcast guests, Beyond the Oblong Box - Virginia Poe and Levi Leland.2023-04-2151 minBeyond The Oblong BoxEpisode XIII - A Game Of PoeSend us a textThis week, Levi and Virginia time travel back to the The TellTale SteamPunk Festival. The Poe-tastic Two (Jeanie and Carmen from The Six Degrees Of Poe Podcast) join them for the second of the festival exclusive episodes.2023-04-1721 minBeyond The Oblong BoxEpisode XII - Poe Who?Send us a textThis episode was a special taping, exclusively at The Tell Tale Steampunk Festival in Baltimore, Maryland. In this episode Levi and Virginia ask an age old question to our studio audience. (Yep…we had folks come and join for the show!) Was Poe a time traveler??? 2023-04-0923 minBeyond The Oblong BoxEpisode XI - Foolish BloopersSend us a textApril Fools, what a day. Today we share with you a smattering of your hosts goof ups and frustrations. Ok, let’s face it, Virginia is the one will the difficulties. And yes, she freely admits it. Enjoy!2023-04-0209 min
Beyond The Oblong BoxEpisode X - The Price of Poe : The Oblong BoxSend us a textAs we conclude the month of Price and Poe, we cover our namesake…The Oblong Box. 2023-03-2717 min
Beyond The Oblong BoxEpisode IX - The Price of Poe : The Tomb of LigeiaSend us a textLevi and Virginia are back again to discuss the story of Ligeia and the 1964 Corman adaptation. Special guest, Mel Grosvenor joins our gruesome twosome for todays episode. 2023-03-1933 min
Beyond The Oblong BoxEpisode VIII - The Price of Poe : The Fall of The House of UsherSend us a textIn this episode Levi and Virginia compare and contrast The House of Usher and its movie counterpart. So grab your left over Halloween candy and your favorite beverage while we reminisce about a very troubled home. And don’t act like you don’t know what we are talking about. We know where you keep your plunder!! Warning : This episode contains SPOILERS for the story and the movie!! 2023-03-1241 min
The 6 Degrees of Edgar Allan PoeThe POEtry of the POEtreeJeanie and Carmen welcome their Poe friends from the POEcast, Beyond the Oblong Box, Virginia Poe and Levi Leland. They delve into the roots of Poe going all the way back to Ireland.
References
https://www.ayrshireroots.com/Genealogy/Historical/Edgar%20Allan%20Poe.htm
https://poemuseum.org/
https://www.geni.com/people/Elizabeth-Poe/6000000003147469201
www.eapoe.org
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~irlcav/tomregan.htm
Music by Musictown from Pixabay2023-03-1249 min
Beyond The Oblong BoxEpisode VII - The Price Of Poe : Vincent and The PoetSend us a textWe are halfway to Halloween this month. Join Levi and Virginia as they reflect on the late, great Vincent Price and his connection to Poe in the first installment of The Price of Poe series.2023-03-0533 minBeyond The Oblong BoxEpisode VI - For The Love Of Poe II : All Lovers LostSend us a textAs we close out the 2023 installments of For The Love Of Poe, Levi and Virginia discuss the ultimate poem of lost love, The Raven.2023-02-2639 minBeyond The Oblong BoxEpisode V - For The Love Of Poe II: The Prettiest StarrSend us a textIn the third installment for this years For The Love Of Poe, we turn our attention to Mary Starr. Our producer Elliot makes another guest appearance. Disclaimer: We are not exactly sure what happened with Virginia’s audio for this episode, but it is a bit choppy. Please forgive us. We tried our best to fix it and due to events and previous engagements we had zero time to re-record. 2023-02-1926 minBeyond The Oblong BoxEpisode IV - For The Love Of Poe II : First And Last And AlwaysSend us a textIn this installment of For The Love Of Poe, Levi and Virginia discuss Edgar's first and last love, Sarah Elmira Royster Shelton.2023-02-1234 minBeyond The Oblong BoxEpisode III - For The Love Of Poe II : All The World’s A StageSend us a textWelcome to the first chapter in our second installment of For The Love Of Poe! Today Levi and Virginia bring a spot light to center stage, as they discuss the renowned Eliza Poe and the lives of 19th century actors.2023-02-0534 minBeyond The Oblong BoxEpisode II - Pictures Of YouSend us a textHappy Birthday Oblong Box!!! This episode marks a year since our debut. We are so glad we got here! On the eve of the anniversary of Virginia’s passing, we discuss the rumored images and the true images of the late Mrs. Poe. 2023-01-2944 minBeyond The Oblong BoxEpisode I - The Eye of West PointSend us a textLevi and Virginia have been on a longish hiatus, but its over now. Today they discuss the truth & legend behind Edgar’s time at West Point and The Pale Blue Eye.2023-01-2241 minBeyond The Oblong BoxEpisode XI - Poe MusicSend us a textWe think this title speaks for itself! Guest host Britt Reno (Poe House alumn) joins Virginia as they discuss Poe and his influence in various musical genres. Follow Britt on FaceBook:https://www.facebook.com/BrittroxhairBritt’s podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/3eJmQR07kJod1WN9LiefBZ2022-07-0328 minBeyond The Oblong BoxEpisode IX - Hop-FrogSend us a textIn today’s episode, we discuss the possible Irish connection in Hop-Frog. 2022-03-2723 minBeyond The Oblong BoxEpisode VIII - Kiss me, I’m Irish!Send us a textProbably the shortest episode of this cast that will ever exist! Today we talk about Poe and his ancestors. Virginia is on her own this week and the cats are not cooperating!! 2022-03-2012 minBeyond The Oblong BoxEpisode VII - The Crimes of GriswoldSend us a textWe think this title speaks for itself! But in case you don’t know much about the man who conjured up the most commonly misconceived facts about Poe, this one is for you.2022-03-1335 minBeyond The Oblong BoxEpsidoe VI - Listener Questions Answered!Send us a textLevi and Virginia field burning questions from listeners (does Edgar think Nicolas Cage is a goth?). Guest host, Elliot, chimes in. Repeatedly.2022-03-0630 min
Beyond The Oblong BoxEpisode V - For The Love Of Poe: From HelenSend us a textIn this edition of BtOB your hosts share one final romantic jester for the month of February. Levi tells a story of courtship between Edgar and Sarah Helen Whitman and Virginia reads her valentine poem to Edgar. 2022-02-2728 min
Beyond The Oblong BoxEpisode IV - For The Love Of Poe: We Loved With A LoveSend us a textWhere did you get those eyes? In this episode, Levi and Virginia talk about Eye Miniatures (Lover’s Eyes) and the bright eyes of Annabel Lee. 2022-02-2032 min
Beyond The Oblong BoxEpisode III - For The Love Of Poe: Be My Valentine?Send us a textToday we cover Virginia’s valentine to her husband. We also talk about the darker side of Valentine’s Day in the 1800s. 2022-02-1348 min
Beyond The Oblong BoxEpisode II - For the Love of Poe: Undying LoveSend us a textTo kick off the month of love Virginia and Levi discuss Eleonora and courtship etiquette of the 1800s. 2022-02-0648 min
Beyond The Oblong BoxEpisode I - Behind The Mask of Crimson Death : Virginia and The White PlagueSend us a textVirginia Clemm Poe, wife of Edgar Allan, died at the age of 24 due to tuberculosis (The White Plague). In this episode we look back on her brief life and the disease which was a Victorian fashion statement. 2022-01-3048 min
Beyond The Oblong BoxPrologue - Beyond The Oblong BoxSend us a textWhere is the heart beat coming from? Who are Levi and Virginia? How did Edgar die? Who is the long lost Lenore? How did we get here? May I have a cuppa tea? Discover what lies Beyond The Oblong Box, Sundays at 3pm EST. 2022-01-2909 min