The Powers of Darkness Podcast

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Epizode 7

Posljednja 04.11.2025

A literary scholar discovers a 1901 Icelandic edition of Dracula that is actually a completely different novel with new characters and darker themes. Soon after, an even older Swedish manuscript is found, leading to a mystery about who really wrote Powers of Darkness. Host Iris Ichishita investigates literary secrets, forgeries, and forgotten histories in this limited series.

Epizode

Episode 6 – Live Forever 04.11.2025 43min

Iris and the main characters reflect on the wildest literary conspiracy in history, which may be just the tip of the iceberg. In an emotional conclusion with the key players.
Episode 5 – Skullduggery 28.10.2025 36min

Iris picks up pieces, confronts biases, and busts myths--to set us on course with those on the forefront of the Powers mystery, some of whom believe in a Stoker conspiracy and some who don't.
Episode 4 – The Curse 21.10.2025 37min

Iris goes back to the beginning to understand why we are where we are today. To better understand why Powers of Darkness is so important. If Stoker wrote Powers, then why? If he didn't, then who?
Episode 3 – Copyright 14.10.2025 40min

Iris drills down into her original theory. Starting with copyright and corroborated by Bram Stoker's experiences--with Whitman, Irving/Shakespeare, and his development notes for Dracula.
Episode 2 – Collier's Hope 14.10.2025 37min

Maggie flies to England to walk in the footsteps of Stoker. The mystery is overshadowed by controversy. Preemptive research and translations suck the joy out of a long-awaited release.
Episode 1 – The Cold Shower 07.10.2025 28min

Iris dives headlong into the Powers of Darkness mystery, bringing us up to speed on the discovery and counter-discovery, setting the stage for research and drama to come.
Introducing The Powers of Darkness Podcast 05.09.2025 2min

We all know and love Dracula. Though published 128 years ago, Dracula has captivated our collective psyche, infiltrating all aspects of pop culture. But in 2014 - the scholarly world of Dracula research was shaken when a new version of Bram Stoker's classic was found in Iceland… and soon after that, another version was found in Sweden. Join host and documentarian Iris Ichishita as she tries to unravel of the mystery of who wrote Powers of Darkness and why? For more info about the podcast and suggested reading visit: https://orwhatevermovies.com/limited-series/