The Abbey of Bitter Tea River
32 episodes
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Welcome to the Abbey of Bitter Tea River Podcast, THE ONLY audio-experience that takes you within the broad stone walls of a fantasy-medieval monastery, and beyond! New to the show? Check out the Episode, "Start Here!" to hear what the show is all about! Make sure to check us out at www.abbeypod.com for extras and even more! While in season, tune in for fresh weekly episodes every Friday at 12pm EST. Come and step into another world!
Language: English
Format: Audio Book
Continuity: Serial
Writing: Scripted
Voices: Solo
Narrator: First Person
Genres: Fantasy, Historical
Soundscape: Sound effects & music
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Episodes:
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:00:00 GMT
William shares the project he had been working on with his parents, just before Winter closes down the mountain pass.
To our listeners and friends; thank you sincerely for the support and your ears. We are honored!
And now, without further ado, we hope you enjoy this end of Season 1!
Its another episode of the Abbey of Bitter Tea River Podcast! If just joining us, a perfect place to start is "Start Here," followed by jumping in with Letter I! Our tale is told consecutively across time.
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Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:00:00 GMT
A bittersweet episode. We say goodbye (for now) to our friends at the Abbey. Although, maybe William is right. Maybe there will be one more letter sent before the world kneels before winter's clutches for several months.
Its hard to know what comes next at the Abbey by the Bitter Tea River.
Its another episode of the Abbey of Bitter Tea River Podcast! If just joining us, a perfect place to start is "Start Here," followed by jumping in with Letter I! Our tale is told consecutively across time.
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Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:00:00 GMT
William discovers he's kinda illiterate (he can't recognize other languages). He makes a lame attempt to escape judgement about it.
Lankely makes a statement.
Uncle Clam stuns the world.
Simmons' power is rivaled all at once.
Letter XXVII- A Splinter, In My Hand
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 17:00:00 GMT
William gets a splinter in his hand.
More Abbey drama.
William finds a cryptic note.
Its another episode of the Abbey of Bitter Tea River Podcast! If just joining us, a perfect place to start is "Start Here," followed by jumping in with Letter I! Our tale is told consecutively across time.
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Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:00:00 GMT
William digs further into the library of pieces left to him by the deceased Brother Medden. And amidst it, he finds a blue spyglass.
Father Simmons continues to solidify his leadership atop the Abbey.
Its another episode of the Abbey of Bitter Tea River Podcast! If just joining us, a perfect place to start is "Start Here," followed by jumping in with Letter I! Our tale is told consecutively across time.
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Letter XXV- Poorly-Drawn Horses
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:00:00 GMT
Have you ever seen medieval paintings of horses? Check em' out. A little horrifying.
Its another episode of the Abbey of Bitter Tea River Podcast! If just joining us, a perfect place to start is "Start Here," followed by jumping in with Letter I! Our tale is told consecutively across time.
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Letter XXIV- Not an Empty Life
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 17:00:00 GMT
William relates sad news, and the light of brighter things shines at the end of the dark tunnel we have been listening through.
Thank you, loyal listeners, for tuning in each episode. We are honored that you join us!
Its another episode of the Abbey of Bitter Tea River Podcast! If just joining us, a perfect place to start is "Start Here," followed by jumping in with Letter I! Our tale is told consecutively across time.
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Letter XXIII- Theoretically Possible
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMT
Ah, a good ol' whodunnit. Except that William is not playing a game with friends, but instead not sure what's going on.
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Letter XXII- A Necessary Thing
Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMT
It is no small thing to speak of when your world spins out of control. So the tale turns somber for a time. It's no easier for William to experience than it is to hear of it.
What will become of our injured friend?
Its another episode of the Abbey of Bitter Tea River Podcast! If just joining us, a perfect place to start is "Start Here," followed by jumping in with Letter I! Our tale is told consecutively across time.
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Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMT
Hawks are fascinating creatures.
Its another episode of the Abbey of Bitter Tea River Podcast! If just joining us, a perfect place to start is "Start Here," followed by jumping in with Letter I! Our tale is told consecutively across time.
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Letter XX- Laughing in Corners is Suspicious
Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMT
We shouldn't judge a book by its cover, right?
What if someone has a peg leg?
Missing a hand? At what point does appearance force a response?
William hasn't figured that one out yet. But, it'll all be fine. He's sure of it.
Its another episode of the Abbey of Bitter Tea River Podcast! If just joining us, a perfect place to start is "Start Here," followed by jumping in with Letter I! Our tale is told consecutively across time.
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Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMT
Somehow, William finds a dream he didn't know he had (Well, that is, not that it loomed large in his mind). Yet to fulfill that dream may take more from him than he is willing to sacrifice.
For time with those you love, or the presence of the known and stable, can be a hard thing to give up.
Its another episode of the Abbey of Bitter Tea River Podcast! If just joining us, a perfect place to start is "Start Here," followed by jumping in with episode! Our tale is told consecutively across time.
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Letter XVIII- A Monkey, Waving
Fri, 26 Sep 2025 16:00:00 GMT
When a chimpanzee does the wave with his hands for two solid hours, who is held accountable for that?
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Letter XVII- UH-UH, NO HE DID'EENNNNT, GIRL, HE CRAZY
Fri, 19 Sep 2025 16:00:00 GMT
In this case, its probably safe to assume the title is representative of what's in the episode. Only, its not reality TV, its a monastery in the middle of nowhere.
Oooooh boy, what fun.
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Letter XVI- A Monkey, Picking Its Teeth
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 16:00:00 GMT
BIG STUFF GOES DOWN THIS EPISODE!!!
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An appearance by a shy-ish character, an appearance by a new character, and the destruction of something held dear.
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Letter XV- Something Altogether Other- The Abbey of Bitter Tea River
Fri, 05 Sep 2025 16:00:00 GMT
Who else feels down after the greatest excitement dies away? William is not alone in that feeling, he's pretty certain. But then again, not everyone is William.
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Letter XIV- The Circus of Fire and Light
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 16:00:00 GMT
Its another episode of the Abbey of Bitter Tea River Podcast! If just joining us, a perfect place to start is "Start Here," followed by jumping in with episode! Our tale is told consecutively across time.
In this latest letter to home from Brother William Thanegood, William describes the wonders of the circus, the strikingly-ugly lady at the kissing booth, and the disappearance of the Signing Monkey. Could things get any worse for William? Find out right now!
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Sun, 24 Aug 2025 14:20:00 GMT
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-Abbot Nettles
Its our first BONUS episode of the Abbey of Bitter Tea River Podcast! If just joining us, a perfect place to start is "Start Here," followed by jumping in with episode! Our tale is told consecutively across time.
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Letter XIII- A Superior Running Man
Fri, 22 Aug 2025 16:00:00 GMT
When a challenge goes unanswered, and no one challenges the challenge (or the challenger), is the original challenger the undisputed champion? Another fantastic philosophical pearl found with the stony dust pile of the Abbey!
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Letter XII- William is Insulted By A Puppet
Fri, 15 Aug 2025 16:00:00 GMT
Mail's here!
Are you scared of puppets?
William doesn't seem to be. Yet Brother Ian refuses to let him forget his past sins, even though he really did... nothing wrong.
William also assures his parents that yes indeed, the circus IS coming. They seem to have a crack marketing squad.
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Fri, 08 Aug 2025 16:00:00 GMT
In this episode of the Abbey of Bitter Tea River, where's Brother Lankely?
William overhypes the plants of the Abbey. Sometimes, writers get carried away. And he does not seem to have realized that.
A brother stubs his toe.
The podcast introduces video content for the first time.
Cicadas buzz throughout everything. Its just another evening. But something happened to Brother Lankely....
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Letter X- O-r-a-n-g-u-h-t-t-a-n
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 16:00:00 GMT
Orangatan. O-r-a-n-g-u-h-t-t-a-nO-r-ang-uh-tanHard not to say when you hear (or read) it.
What word?
Orangutan (correctly spelled). The big orange monkey, instead of the copyrighted "el gran perro colorado."
As William says, this is a not-much-happened letter. Because, life isn't always so hectic as when the first Abbot fell on his face, or when Father Clam broke a bone (he's recovering fine).
Ah, the wonders of Abbey life!
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Letter IX- Resting By the River
Fri, 25 Jul 2025 16:00:00 GMT
Mail's here!
In this episode of the Abbey of Bitter Tea River, William relaxes riverside under the shade of nearby trees.
And: Overman Simmons nearly loses his cool. And you know that’s an episode in itself.
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Letter VIII- A Bug Falls On William's Desk
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 16:00:00 GMT
Mail's here! And it's the 8th letter if you can't read Roman numerals.
In this episode of the Abbey of Bitter Tea River, well... the episode title does it justice. William can be rather introspective.
But I've definitely seen beetles like he describes here. Hey, also, do you ever fold letters like he folds his? A single crease down the center to fit into the envelope? Or are you weird and fold it multiple times, "into thirds," like a maniac?
Take the poll on Spotify to let us know your folding preference.
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Letter VII- Confounds, Inspires, Mystifies
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:00:00 GMT
Mail's here!
In this episode of the Abbey of Bitter Tea River, William tells us of the beauty of the Abbey and its folk. He also describes how a set of baby pigs has joined the animals on the Abbey grounds. Brother Hamish cooks again (who would've guessed), and the sweltering heat keeps most of the Abbey in the shade.
Apparently, there is also a cat living at the Abbey, too. No dogs, yet.... Maybe.
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Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:00:00 GMT
Another letter off to the parents of William Thanegood!
What's in said letter?
A new character, Brother Medden, adventurer and historian, and maybe a bit ameteur archeologist.
Descriptions of a flower with a "blue hue." Maybe a bit lame.
William fails to sneak around the kitchen.
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Letter V- What's an Abbey About
Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:09:00 GMT
Welcome back to our newest episode of the Abbey of Bitter Tea River podcast! In this episode, William describes the layout of the Abbey, and more.
Hey, when you hold a piece of metal in a lightning storm, it's obvious what will happen, right?
RIGHT?!
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Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:04:00 GMT
Mail's here! Its another letter from William to his parents (Reading somebody else's mail AS its being written? For shame.), letting us know more about life on the Abbey grounds. Horseback riding is great, unless you are judged for picking the wrong horse, let alone learning to ride bare-back.
But hey; at the Abbey, all make mistakes. Some just make bigger mistakes.
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Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:03:00 GMT
Welcome back to the Abbey of Bitter Tea River. Much has changed at the Abbey since last William wrote home. What, you ask? Tune in to find out!
Have you ever had strawberries with cream ? Be sure to answer the poll below on Spotify to answer!
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Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:02:00 GMT
Welcome back, listeners! Its still cold at the Abbey, but the fire of William's interest in the Abbey hasn't waned a bit! There's still much to be seen in the Abbey, like the recipes behind what comes out of the Abbey kitchens. Tune in to find out in this next episode of the Abbey of Bitter Tea River!
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Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:01:00 GMT
Welcome to the first-ever episode of the Abbey of Bitter Tea River Podcast!
In this episode, tune in to listen as the newest member of the Abbey writes home of his experiences upon joining the Abbey. What awaits him within the Abbey's hallowed halls?
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Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:26:27 GMT
Welcome to the Abbey of Bitter Tea River Podcast, THE ONLY audio-experience that takes you within the broad stone walls of a fantasy-medieval monastery. While in season, tune in for fresh weekly episodes every Friday at 12pm EST.Feel free to check out the first episode, or dig into the first-five episodes, a great starting point to learn more about the Abbey and its point-of-view character!