The Old Ways Podcast

Richard and Maggie explore the Paris Catacombs, while Lady Elisabeth, Mr. Fraser, and Mr. Griffith enjoy dinner and Carmen at the evening opera.

Meave delves into a forgotten artifact brought to England, while Forsyth and Simone inspect a series of strange mechanical parts. Jack makes final preparations to move the group East.

As the investigation in Paris deepens, Richard and Maggie continue to dig into the Comte's past, while Lady Elisabeth seeks answers on another matter. Mr. Fraser and Simon share a chat and seek out seats at the Paris opera.

In the aftermath of the chaos at the Waldorf, the investigators leave London, desperate to hide from the Brotherhood. In Southampton, an argument erupts when discussing the spoils of Simone's hard work.

Choices at The Waldorf are made and consequences are rendered. Simone's hard work at the Limehouse docks begins to bear fruit, but will it be enough?

Heading south from Calais, the investigators rest comfortably after a harrowing ferry ride. Arriving in Paris, the team begins working on the information gleaned from Dr. Smith and a few of their own personal concerns.

Three friends come together to investigate a haunting at the Grand Hotel. Mika, Charlie, and Ian find more than they bargained for once they pass through the condemned hotel's front door. Can the solve the heart of the haunting in time?

In the center of London, under the cover of a deep fog, the investigators are beset upon by the consequences of their actions. At the docks, Simone quickens the pace of his plot against the Ivory Wind.

Stuck on a wind-swept ferry headed to France, the investigators are met by a foul wind which stands between them and their next breath.

While plans are put into motion in Southampton, Jack and Lillian make a critical decision during their stakeout, one which could leave a scar across the face of London for years to come.

Gathering their wounded compatriot from the hotel, the investigators gather together again to piece together new clues, with Jack and Lillian deciding to focus on Empire Spices in Soho.

Heading south to Dover, the investigators enjoy a ride in pleasant comfort, before meeting up in for a ferry ride over that they will never forget.

Jack, along with Lillian, Meave, and Sigmund gather at the hotel to parse what Lillian recovered from Gavigan's office. Forsyth recovers in the hospital from his wound, as Simone seeks out vengeance. This episode carries a CW for graphic violence and some torture elements.

The last surviving humans of Hadley's Hope make a desperate run for the shuttle bay - but will they survive long enough to tell their tale? This two part Side Quest was chosen by our Patreon backers. Musical intro/outro by Peter Jennings Disciples

Lawrence and Simone decide to infiltrate the Petrie Museum in an attempt to gain and item of leverage. Meave studies Swift's journal again, making a new and strange discovery.

As the group gathers to make their journey onto the coaches bound for Calais, Maggie's dreams keep her attention from the present. Standing in their finest dress, the staff of the Orient Express await to take on a new set of passengers for an unforgettable journey.

After a long night at the Keye Estate, Lillian awakens to an empty hotel room and an invitation she will not soon forget.

Desperate for a way out, Anthony, Cassie, Nick, and Julian put everything on the line to leave the tiny town alive.

A flustered Professor Courtenay meets with Scotland Yard concerning the incident at his house, while Mr. Fraser begins digging into the aims of this mysterious Alexander. The group decides safety in numbers is the right strategy.

Sigmund's mind stays focused on the curious subject from the Keye Estate, while Meave deals with new changes. A meeting at a local tea house forces new questions and choices on the investigators.

Professor Courtney and Lady Elisabeth discuss what more might be unearthed at Maplebrook before returning to London. Simon discovers surprising clues at the University that increases his urgency to leave.

A cryptic call from Edward Gavigan has Lillian at a crossroads, while Simone and Jack investigate a ship at the Limehouse Docks.

As part of our continuing Side Quest adventures picked by Backers, we dive into the first of a two part series: Hope's Last Day. Left stranded on Hadley's Hope, a small group of workers investigate strange reports from the base they were assigned to.

A look back at what built the show and commentary from the players as we mark 100 episodes!

Sigmund and Lillian make a shocking discovery in the aftermath of the Keye Estate. Meave seeks answers that books cannot give, as the investigators gather to make a key decision about the Penhew Foundation.

After a horrifying trip to the British Museum, Maggie recovers, but is moved to recreate what she saw. At Maplebrook, Lady Elisabeth meets with her brother Raymond and learns some unsettling news.

The truth of the Camden house comes down around Meave, as a sinister figure is revealed. Jack and Lawrence head back to the hotel, but not without complications. Simone prepares his next steps.

The second part in our Side Quest #1 - Fever Dreams After securing motel rooms along a strange highway stop, Cassie, Nick, Julian, and Anthony try to determine what the recovered paperwork and box are. Cassie and Anthony make a hard decision about Julian's future.

Lady Elisabeth and her cadre head north to visit her brother Raymond at Maplebrook. Simon keeps an eye on Richard, as Maggie and her Aunt Edith venture out to the British Museum before she leaves London.

Lillian joins Meave and Sigmund on their journey to Camden where a meeting with Samantha Mulberry awaits. Jack and Lawrence meet a mysterious woman, while Simone's dock vigil begins to bear fruit.

Jack and Lawrence check out the Blue Pyramid Club, while Lillian works on pulling the clues together the investigators have gathered. After a traumatic experience, Meave and Sigmund plot their next move.

As part of our Patreon service, Backers have chosen Delta Green as our first official Side Quest. This is the first of a three episode arc. Four accident victims attempt to unpack where they are and how they ended up in the desert.

Kensington is the focus of not one but two guests, as the investigators prepare to leave London via the Orient Express. Richard and Maggie indulge in tea, while Simon investigates the Professor's residence.

Lillian and Jack chat about the Penhew Foundation and potential pitfalls, while Simone continues his recon. Meave and Sigmund reach Bedford Asylum to speak with Peter Wahlmsey, but will they find something far more sinister?

Just a quick update on some exciting new additions to the show and how you can be a part of them - stop by www.patreon.com/theoldwayspodcast.com to join in on all the fun!

Richard and Lady Elisabeth investigate the Professor's sextant to their own calamity, while Maggie and Simon make preparations for their upcoming trip.

Jack and Lawrence head to Scotland Yard to inquire about a string of murders. Meave and Sigmund continue digging for clues on her father's location, while Lillian takes on a new challenge.

Supplied with the message from various deliveries, the group descends on a flat in Cheapside to learn what has become of Professor Smith. And how their lives have changed forever.

Having regrouped at the hotel, the investigators learn details of Jack's digging. Sigmund and Meave begin their own investigation into her father's dealings with the London Spiritualist Society.

A news delivery sparks fear in Richard, forcing him into a series of difficult choices. Lady Elisabeth and Mr. Fraser entertain a concerned Miss Belanger after reading the morning paper.

After returning to London with his fellow investigators, Jack Doyle slips away in hopes of finding more information on Egypt and what truths may exist behind the name Nyarlathotep.

Having arrived back in London, the group splits in different directions to track down leads left by Elias while one investigator spends time recovering from their trip north.

Invitations in hand, the investigators arrive at the Challenger Lecture series to take in Professor Smith's keynote address. Curiosity leads to an unforgettable dinner afterward.

In the aftermath of the cave discovery, the investigators find their resolve and gain critical information for the fate of all Lesser Edale.

Drawn together by invitations to the Maudslay Collection, the investigators explore the British Museum and the new pieces brought from far off lands. Eager to reconnect with Professor Smith, Richard seeks answers to what he cannot comprehend.

A darkness most deadly blooms in the depths of the mine for our investigators, as a voice calls to a mad Jack to indulge in his desire for justice. Meave walks a tightrope of danger to end the threat.

Meet Richard Courtenay Facts and figures dominate the mind of the King's College professor who came from humble beginnings in Cheddar. Richard's gift for mathematics and a love for research keep him on the cutting edge of the sciences.

The depths of a English cave reveal something most foul for our investigators, as Simone launches a dangerous tour of the countryside.

Meet Simon Griffith An Appalachian miner by trade with the war experience of a combat engineer, Simon has returned to London in hopes of seeking shelter from the voices that still call to him from those bloody battlefields.

Amid the howls near Castle Plum the investigators muster to resolve the source, and what awaits them in the bowels of the castle.