Podcast Intelligence Profile

The Powers of Darkness Podcast

Or Whatever Movies

English United States Documentary History Society & Culture

· Publishes weekly

Key Metrics

Episodes

In catalog

Apple Rating

4.4 / 5

111 Apple ratings

Cadence

Weekly

~every 7 days

Avg Length

37m

Per episode

Latest

Nov 04, 2025

Recently Active

About the Show

There are thousands of Dracula adaptations… but this one was never meant to be found. In 2014, a literary scholar unearthed a bizarre discovery: a 1901 Icelandic edition of Dracula that wasn't a translation at all. It was a completely different novel—with new characters, altered plotlines, and darker, more overt political themes. He translated and published it under the title Powers of Darkness. But just weeks later, another twist: a second scholar revealed that the Icelandic version was based on an even older, more thrilling Swedish manuscript—lost to history for over a century. Two scholars. Two competing versions. One haunting mystery: Who really wrote Powers of Darkness—and why? Join host and documentarian Iris Ichishita as she digs into literary secrets, forgeries, and forgotten histories in this gripping limited series. For more info and suggested reading, visit: https://orwhatevermovies.com/limited-series

Production & Distribution

Active Since

Sep 05, 2025

Consistency

47%

Format

Serial

Hosting

rss.libsyn.com

Recent Episodes

S1E6 Episode 6 – Live Forever

Nov 04, 2025 43m

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.

S1E5 Episode 5 – Skullduggery

Oct 28, 2025 36m

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.

S1E4 Episode 4 – The Curse

Oct 21, 2025 37m

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?

S1E3 Episode 3 – Copyright

Oct 14, 2025 40m

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.

S1E2 Episode 2 – Collier's Hope

Oct 14, 2025 37m

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.

S1E1 Episode 1 – The Cold Shower

Oct 07, 2025 28m

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.

S1 Introducing The Powers of Darkness Podcast

Sep 05, 2025 2m Trailer

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…