Easter: The Forsaken Merman

Easter: The Forsaken Merman

Author: Evergreen Podcasts April 8, 2020 Duration: 9:21
Michael DeAloia, Evergreen's CEO and poet-in-residence, does a dramatic reading of of Matthew Arnold's Eastertide poem, "The Forsaken Merman." In this story Margaret (a seemingly human woman) leaves her merman husband and children when she hears a church's Easter bells, drawn to renew her spiritual life through prayer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s a feeling that comes with certain days on the calendar-a mix of memory, music, and anticipation. Cheer: A Holiday Podcast captures that feeling all year long, reaching far beyond the winter months to find the spark in celebrations like Halloween, St. Patrick’s Day, and Flag Day. Produced by Evergreen Podcasts, each episode is built to be shared, weaving together enchanting narratives, iconic seasonal music, and lighthearted interviews that are perfect for family listening. Think of it as replacing a generic greeting card with a rich, audio storybook that brings the underlying magic of these occasions to life. This approach to storytelling honors the spirit of each holiday, whether it’s rooted in faith, folklore, or pure fun, creating a consistent space for warmth and connection. The whole series feels like a gift for the ears, a way to appreciate the rhythm of the year through shared tales and tunes. Tune in whenever you need a dose of that celebratory spirit-this podcast is here to remind you that a little cheer is never out of season.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 36

Cheer: A Holiday Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Halloween: The Black Velvet Ribbon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:09
A dark short story that has been told for centuries, “The Black Velvet Ribbon,” is a tale of love, obsession, deceit, and mystery. This Halloween, gather around the campfire to hear Assistant Producer Declan Rohrs’ drama…
Introducing: Escape Room (A Special Production From GenXGrownUp) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:03
Premiering October 27 and running throughout Halloween week, GenXGrownUp presents, “Escape Room.” After being invited to attend and try out the pre-opening of an elaborate new Generation X-themed escape room experience,…
Fourth of July: Charlie Chaplin's Final Speech [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:05
Evergreen Producer, Julie Fink celebrates this Fourth of July with an inspiring clip from Charlie Chaplin’s first full sound movie, “The Great Dictator.” Charlie’s call for peace in The Final Speech of The Great Dictator…
Independence Day: The Charge of the Light Brigade [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:29
Evergreen CCO, David Allen Moss, delivers a colorful portrait of a cherished 1854 war-time era poem to our July 4th celebration. Host of the mindful Wake Up Call podcast and Executive Producer/Creator of the quirky Retro…
Fourth of July: I Hear America Singing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:10
Evergreen CEO, Michael DeAloia recites the poem, "I Hear America Singing" by the American poet Walt Whitman, first published in the 1860 edition of his book Leaves of Grass. Though the poem was written on the eve of the…
Father's Day: A Tribute to Dads [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:37
This episode of Cheer, we are celebrating Father’s Day by interviewing the experts. We talked to several kids (ages 2-15), who shared their favorite jokes and stories about their dads. From sentimental to goofy, things g…
St. Patrick's Day: The Story of St. Patrick and the Slithering Snakes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:13
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, one of the biggest drinking holidays, producer Sarah Willgrube brings you a drunk rendition of the story of Ireland's patron saint, St. Patrick and the myth of how he rid Ireland of snakes.…
Christmas: Friendly Beasts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:19
This year our Production Director, Brigid Coyne, worked with the Kindergarten students from Padre Pio Academy to record their Christmas pageant performance. With this adorable rendition of "Friendly Beasts" by Charlie an…
Christmas: Little Drummer Boy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:11
Behold this larger-than-life rendition of “The Little Drummer Boy”, featuring the bass and vocal performance of David Allen Moss, Evergreen’s Chief Creative Officer. Moss is joined by bandmate and bombastic drummer, Russ…
Christmas: Burn the Goats [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:31
Every December, in a small city in Sweden, a pair of giant straw goats goes up in the city square and the rest of the world waits to see when and how they will be destroyed. This is the story of the Gävle Goat, told by P…