Achewillow
Achewillow is a scripted storytelling podcast following Miriam DuFour, a French Canadian woman who is drawn into the strange world of the town of Achewillow and her own family's history there. Through her eyes, listeners discover a landscape of subtle magics, eccentric townspeople, coffee, the occasional demon, and plenty of baked goods. The series is written by J-F. Dubeau and narrated by Amy Frost.
Episodes
S9 Chapter 15: Witchcraft
What happens when you put all of your hopes on a crazy old witch?
S9 Chapter 14: Last Meal
Desperate times call for desperate measures. And donuts.
S9 Chapter 13: The Curse of Wrath
Miriam begins her lessons in the woods. But they are not what she expected.
S9 Chapter 12: There's No Such Thing As An Achewillow Tree
There's no such thing as an Achewillow tree.... right?
S9 Chapter 11: The Things We Idiots Do
Unexpected visitors upend all of Miriam's plans.
S9 Chapter 10: What the Old Witch Teaches
Everyone has their secrets. Some are bigger than others.
S9 Chapter 9: A Tall, Cold Shadow
Miriam has a brush with death.
S9 Chapter 8: Flavor Fatigue
Sometimes a change of flavors can be refreshing. But what if what follows isn't as pleasant as you expected.
S9 Chapter 7: Juggling Dogs
Miriam is brought back to reality with unexpected visitors at the cafe.
S9 Chapter 6: Previously Unfathomed Possibilities
What would happen if Miriam embraced her family legacy?
S9 Chapter 5: Kill Her
NOTE: There was an issue with the initial audio upload. If you are missing dialogue, delete the episode and redownload. A gathering of the Achewillow witches does not go as expected. Join us for the Achewillow book online lauch party on Tuesday, June 16th at 7:30pm Eastern at Twitch.tv/Daniora
S9 Chapter 4: Poisons and Delicacies
Miriam is fine. No. Really. She is.
S9 Chapter 3: Tall Tales From the Short Man
Miriam brings in an expert to help, but he brings more questions than answers.
S9 Chapter 2: The Winds of Democracy
While the race for Achewillow mayor heats up, Miriam starts to feel like things are getting more personal.
S9 Chapter 1: Get Bent, Hesiod
Still reeling from recent events, Miriam struggles to find her footing.
S8 Chapter 15: Old Family Recipe
It's never what you expect. Join Amy and JF for an AMA livestream on Thursday, October 2nd at 7:30pm Eastern at Twitch.tv/Daniora
S8 Chapter 14: The Grieving Rains
They say that seeing is believing, but maybe some things are better left unseen.
S8 Chapter 13: Faith
Warning: This episode gets dark. Strange alliances form when things start to unravel.
S8 Chapter 12: Lust for Life
To fight a cult, Miriam is going to need a crew.
S8 Chapter 11: A Second Coming
Exactly what kind of club is this anyway?
S8 Chapter 10: The Black Manor
Sometimes the hardest part is getting your foot in the door.
S8 Chapter 9: Fields of Regrets
Sometimes the horrors are so terrifying, they can't even be spoken of.
S8 Chapter 8: Things Whispered Between the Trees
Finding something awful alone in the woods is terrifying. But in Achewillow, are you ever alone in the woods?
S8 Chapter 7: Never Out of the Woods
Venturing into the forest at the edge of Pickering Farm is different now. Safer. Or is it?
S8 Chapter 6: A Boy Named Charity
Running on no sleep, Miriam still manages to make a new friend and mend some fences.
S8 Chapter 5: Fruits of Labor
People fromher past and newcomers to town have Miram off balance when she already has her hands full with another Achewillow crisis.
S8 Chapter 4: Bones of the Past
Miriam opens the door to peace with Ophelia, but someone else walks right through.
S8 Chapter 3: Too Much Is Like Not Enough
Sometimes following the recipe isn't enough.
S8 Chapter 2: The Graveyard Heist
What could go wrong breaking into the Achewillow cemetery at midnight?
S8 Chapter 1: On The Topic of Raccoons
The autumnal equinox approaches, but this year is quite different than the rest.
Special Episode: A Spirit of Spirits
Miriam tries to help Annabelle on her path to mystical mixology, but she may be in over her head. Preorder Achewillow: Book 1 today at Achewillow.com/book
S7 Chapter 15: One Cream, Two Sugars
Miriam is ready to hold up her end of the bargain, but is she ready to make the decision she knows she must make? Don't forget to preorder Achewillow: Book 1 to get an exclusive bonus episode in September. Visit Achewillow.com/book for information.
S7 Chapter 14: A Third and Final Skull
Miriam questions the bargains she's made with entities she doesn't fully understand. Preorder Achewillow: Book 1 today at Achewillow.com/book
S7 Chapter 13: The Gentle Touch Of Nature's Fury
When things don't go as planned at the Pilvist house, Miriam turns to the one person she thinks can help.
S7 Chapter 12: Nature Calls
Miriam is taking matters into her own hands, but is it more than she can handle?
S7 Chapter 11: Doris Would Never
After Ophelia's confession, Miriam is left scrambling for answers.
S7 Chapter 10: Chekhov's Shot
Miriam's hasty decision has more dire consequences than she anticipates.
S7 Chapter 9: The Long Shadow of Old Friends
As Miriam's connection to the Pilvists deepens, old friends return to Achewillow.
Book Announcement!
Exciting news! August 1st we are launching a campaign to get Achewillow Season 1 published as a book! Visit Achewillow.com/book for more information.
S7 Chapter 8: The Second of Three Skulls
Just when Miriam thought she had a grip on the goings on in Achewillow, more unexpected guests appear.
S7 Chapter 7: Nature Unrelenting
Even after everything she's seen in Achewillow, Miriam can still find surprises behind closed doors.
S7 Chapter 6: The Spirit Of Hope
In Achewillow, there are many ways to get things done. The question is just how far you're willing to go...
S7 Chapter 5: An Open Door For The Desperate
Desperate times call for desperate measures.
S7 Chapter 4: Vulpes Mortis
When things seem bleak, Miriam chases hope wherever she can find it.
S7 Chapter 3: The First of Three Skulls
Sometimes victory isn't sweet... or, Miriam wonders, is it because you haven't won yet.
S7 Chapter 2: To Mend The Heart With Soup
What good is being a kitchen witch if you can't help those who need it most?
S7 Chapter 1: The One Trick
A friend comes home with a new trick, but that's not the only surprise awaiting Miriam.
Special Episode: The Wilds, Part 2
Four children have disappeared from The Wilds and the clock is ticking for Miriam to get them back. Get your own piece of The Wilds memorabelia. Limited edition t-shirts and tea towels are available for preorder through November 26, 2023. Visit Ko-Fi.com/Achewillow/Shop to order.
Special Episode: The Wilds, Part 1
When Miriam is recruited by one of the mayors to help out with The Wilds, she's provided an opportunity to take care of a problem that's been hounding her. But has she bitten off more than she can chew?
S6 Chapter 15: The Subtle Magics
Miriam has a lot of loose ends to tie up.
S6 Chapter 14: Around the Achewillow Trees
Miriam doesn't know how to take 'no' for an answer. (This episode was recorded in the new studio space where some kinks are still being worked out. Things may sound slightly different.)
S6 Chapter 13: Room Seven
Miriam and Annabelle find out exactly what's behind the door of Room Seven.
S6 Chapter 12: Poisoned Gift
As Miriam starts to untangle the puzzle of the recipe, there is an invader at her door.
S6 Chapter 11: Trojan Raccoon
An ominous warning is not enough to prepare Miriam for what she faces at the cafe.
S6 Chapter 10: A Warm Day
As Miriam prepares for war, her allies take some unexpected forms.
S6 Chapter 9: Delicacies and Delicate Things
Miriam is determined to prove to Gagnon that she has come a long way since he got her kicked out of cooking school. But the sweetness of her revenge is tempered by outside interference.
S6 Chapter 8: Wool vs. Flannel
Everyone needs the help of a friend sometimes. But does Miriam have the right kind of friends?
S6 Chapter 7: Time Is Money
Miriam goes from invader to being invaded.
S6 Chapter 6: The Plan
Desperate times call for desperate measures. But how far is too far?
S6 Chapter 5: Old Enemies Anew
With the reopening of the Achewillow, unexpected visitors from Miriam's past arrive. And none of these reunions go the way she expects.
S6 Chapter 4: Trauma, New and Old
CW: Childhood Illness/Cancer Miriam's grand re-opening of the Achewillow defies her expectations at every turn.
S6 Chapter 3: Soft Opening
It's the eve of the grand reopening of the Achewillow and Miriam can't help but notice that something very strange is going on.
S6 Chapter 2: Yesterday's Whispers
Miriam has a long to do list to tackle before she's ready to open the Achewillow's doors. Unfortunately for her, none of it will come easy.
S6 Chapter 1: All The Wrong Reasons
Miriam struggles with reopening the Achewillow until motivation comes from an unexpected source.
Special Episode: Ariella's Infinite Carousel
Miriam's time finding herself is interrupted by the arrival of a carnival: Ariella's Infinite Carousel. Visiting looking for a distraction, Miriam finds much more.
Trailer: Ariella's Infinite Carousel
Coming October 27, 2022: An Achewillow Special: Ariella's Infinite Carousel
S5 Chapter 15: One Last Mistake
It's time to pull out all the stops for one final showdown.
S5 Chapter 14: The Natural Order of Things
Figuring out what's going on and being able to do anything about it are two very different propositions.
S5 Chapter 13: Anger Cookies
Most cooks get more than once chance at a recipe, but for Miriam, this might be here one shot at success.
S5 Chapter 12: Dog Gone
Miriam discovers that sometimes laying out all your cards is the strongest hand you have to play.
S5 Chapter 11: On the Importance of Proper Seasoning
Miriam never knows what she will find in the back alley. Or what will find her there.
S5 Chapter 10: A Banquet of Villains
Miriam is finding adversity around every corner. And behind every door.
S5 Chapter 9: Personal Space Invaders
There's a storm on the horizon, but it's not just the rain.
S5 Chapter 8: Every One a Hunter
Unexpected late night visitors are unpleasant, but even the ones who appear in the light of day can be intimidating.
S5 Chapter 7: A Bleeding Heart
Lost in the woods, night creeping in, facing down a Hellhound. Could things get worse? In Achewillow, they can.
S5 Chapter 6: Bullied
Things go from bad to worse at the Pickering farm.
S5 Chapter 5: Chicken and Other Bad Things
As Miriam begins to show Eric the true nature of Achewillow, she forgets one thing. Achewillow always throws a wrench in even the best laid plans.
S5 Chapter 4: Everything Is Not Okay
Something is happening to the animals of Achewillow. And Miriam knows that in this town, that could mean anything...
S5 Chapter 3: Chewed Through
Miriam discovers clues that have been right in front of her the whole time, but before she can do anything about it, tragedy strikes.
S5 Chapter 2: Never a Dull Moment
It's just when things start feeling too calm, too normal, that everything starts to fall apart. Also, snails. So many snails.
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