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Conversations with Ghosts

Conversations with Ghosts

Dead Signals

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Show overview

Conversations with Ghosts launched in 2025 and has put out 18 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode in the time since. That works out to roughly 7 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.

Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 21 min and 25 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. The publisher flags most episodes as explicit, so expect adult themes or strong language throughout. It is catalogued as a EN-language Fiction show.

There hasn’t been a new episode in the last ninety days; the most recent episode landed 3 months ago. The busiest year was 2025, with 13 episodes published. Published by Dead Signals.

Episodes
18
Running
2025–2026 · 1y
Median length
22 min
Cadence
Weekly

From the publisher

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.

Latest Episodes

S1 Ep 171.17 - The Gravedigger

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.

Feb 4, 202623 min

S1 Ep 161.16 - The Spiritualist

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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

Jan 28, 202636 min

S1 Ep 151.15 - The Dollmaker

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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

Jan 21, 202621 min

S1 Ep 141.14 - The Widow

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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

Jan 14, 202625 min

S1 Ep 131.13 - The Folk Song Archivist

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

Jan 7, 202624 min

S1 Ep 121.12 - The Cab Driver

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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

Dec 31, 202530 min

S1 Ep 111.11 - The Tammany Hall Politician

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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

Dec 24, 202523 min

S1 Ep 101.10 - The Comedian

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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

Dec 17, 202526 min

S1 Ep 91.09 - The Mass of Ghosts

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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

Dec 10, 202521 min

S1 Ep 81.08 - The Assistant Director of Horticulture and Wildlife

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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

Dec 3, 202515 min

S1 Ep 71.07 - The Science-Fiction Writer

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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

Nov 26, 202521 min

S1 Ep 61.06 - The General

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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

Nov 19, 202524 min

S1 Ep 51.05 - The Raver

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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

Nov 12, 202528 min

S1 Ep 41.04 - The Baseball Fan

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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

Nov 5, 202519 min

S1 Ep 31.03 - The Maid

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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

Oct 29, 202520 min

S1 Ep 21.02 - The Faded Spirit

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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

Oct 22, 202520 min

S1 Ep 11.01 - The Motorman

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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

Oct 22, 202520 min

Ready to Talk to Ghosts?

trailer

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.

Sep 27, 20251 min