
Conversations with Ghosts
Dead Signals
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.
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.

S1 Ep 161.16 - The Spiritualist
EMal 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

S1 Ep 151.15 - The Dollmaker
EMal 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

S1 Ep 141.14 - The Widow
EMal 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

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

S1 Ep 121.12 - The Cab Driver
EMal 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

S1 Ep 111.11 - The Tammany Hall Politician
EMal 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

S1 Ep 101.10 - The Comedian
EMal 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

S1 Ep 91.09 - The Mass of Ghosts
EMal 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

S1 Ep 81.08 - The Assistant Director of Horticulture and Wildlife
EMal 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

S1 Ep 71.07 - The Science-Fiction Writer
EMal 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

S1 Ep 61.06 - The General
EMal 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

S1 Ep 51.05 - The Raver
EMal 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

S1 Ep 41.04 - The Baseball Fan
EMal 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

S1 Ep 31.03 - The Maid
EMal 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

S1 Ep 21.02 - The Faded Spirit
EMal 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

S1 Ep 11.01 - The Motorman
EMal 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?
trailerConversations 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.