How to Kill a Piano: a "Fantasy Horror" Story Podcast

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How to Kill a Piano is a fantasy/horror tale of family, love, demons, mystery, and music, served in George Tait’s unmatched and intriguing story-telling style along side piano accompaniment that keeps the listeners hooked episode to episode.

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Piano chords pull at Charlie's memories; you may find yourself guarding yours.

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  • to wonder what you'd surrender to keep your memories
  • Halloween peril with a shape-shifter telling you to enjoy the fall
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Episode 28 - Chapter 23: Halloween's PastOct 31, 2023

A Halloween ferryboat farewell uses music to unlock memory as Charlie moves toward release.

The Halloween release places a ferryboat on the calm waters of the in-between and turns it into a quiet study of what forever costs those still living with its consequences.

Episode 26: Chapter 21 - Essence of AbsintheJun 20, 2023

A forbidden book turns Absinthe's bath into a gothic punishment watched by silent figures.

A forbidden book turns Absinthe's private pleasure into grotesque discipline. The bath is not the offense; among his kind, it is necessary and encouraged. Reading is.

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Episodes

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    Episode 31 - Chapter 26: The Seance

    Jul 25, 2024·18m
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    Episode 30 - Chapter 25: Scrootius Prepares

    Dec 11, 2023·21m
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    Episode 29 - Chapter 24 - Halloween, Again

    Oct 31, 2023·11m
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    Episode 27: Chapter 22 - Chordiva and Charon

    Oct 31, 2023·10m
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    Episode 28 - Chapter 23: Halloween's Past

    Hidden gem

    Charlie says, "I don't want to go," and Sarah answers with the music that erases his memory.

    Oct 31, 2023·35m·2 clips
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    Episode 26: Chapter 21 - Essence of Absinthe

    Hidden gem

    Absinthe discovers a book that hides a folded page and a message: "Do not fear me. Follow my lead."

    Jun 20, 2023·34m·2 clips
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    Episode 25: Chapter 20 - Halloween Morning

    Hidden gem

    George Tate resumes How to Kill a Piano after a two-year gap with “Chapter 20: Halloween Morning,” in which George searches for Charlie while reading Charlie’s writings about trauma, poetry, and identity.

    Mar 20, 2023·37m·2 clips
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    Episode 24 - Chapter 19: All Hallows Eve (updated)

    Oct 31, 2020·19m
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    Episode 23 - Chapter 18: The Seer

    Oct 30, 2020·15m
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    Episode 22 - Chapter 17: The Aftermath

    Sep 16, 2020·13m
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    Episode 21: Resurrection of a Piano

    Sep 7, 2020·17m
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    Episode 20 - Chapter 16: Razorblades and Tuning Forks

    Hidden gem

    George Tate's How to Kill a Piano, Episode 20 follows the aftermath of George's visit to Sarah and introduces Chapter 16, "Razorblades and Tuning Forks." Scrutius and Absinthe prepare to capture George while arguing about books, intelligence, death, and whether changing one's assumptions is a form of strength.

    Sep 1, 2020·31m·2 clips
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    Episode 19 - Sneak Preview

    Aug 24, 2020·10m
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    Episode 18 - Chapter 15: Memories of a Blue Moon

    Hidden gem

    A fantasy/horror serialized story about family, love, demons, and music, with piano accompaniment.

    Aug 17, 2020·27m·1 clip
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    Episode 17 - Chapter 14: The Maiden

    The host introduces a revamped website and reads chapter 14, focusing on characters Scrutius and Absinthe.

    Jul 20, 2020·23m
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    Episode 16 - Chapter 13: The Second Attempt

    A fantasy/horror story podcast exploring dreams and their connection to reality, with piano accompaniment.

    Jul 6, 2020·30m
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    Episode 15 - Chapter 12 - The Training Exercise

    Host George Tate introduces episode 15 of a serialized fantasy/horror story podcast, thanking listeners and setting up the next chapter.

    Jun 8, 2020·21m
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    Episode 14 - Behind the Music

    May 25, 2020·14m
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    Episode 13 - Chapter 11: The Music Teacher

    A fantasy/horror story podcast episode where the host introduces the chapter and encourages listeners to create despite life's challenges.

    May 18, 2020·22m
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    Episode 12 - Chapter 10: The Drive Home

    May 12, 2020·20m
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    Episode 11 - Chapter 9: The Shepherd

    May 5, 2020·14m
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    Episode 10 - Chapter 8: The Invincible

    A fantasy/horror serial about a mysterious piano and its connection to family and demons, with piano accompaniment.

    Apr 28, 2020·26m
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    Episode 9 - Behind the Scenes: Resurrection

    Apr 20, 2020·16m
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    Episode 8 - Chapter 7: Mr Saprophagous & The Intervals

    A fantasy/horror story podcast following Charlie and George as they visit Mr.

    Apr 14, 2020·21m
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    Episode 7 - Chapter 6: Namesake

    Apr 6, 2020·18m
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    Episode 6 - Behind the Scenes: Theme song

    The host apologizes for a late episode due to basement flooding and teases a different episode format.

    Mar 30, 2020·26m
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    Episode 5 - Chapter 5: The Nightmare

    Mar 23, 2020·18m
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    Episode 4 - Chapter 4: Bedtime Stories

    Mar 16, 2020·19m
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    Episode 3 - Chapter 3: The Delivery

    Mar 9, 2020·17m
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    Episode 2 - Chapter 2: Uncle Charlie

    Mar 2, 2020·12m
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    Episode 1 - Chapter 1: Life, Death and a Stork's Story.

    Feb 24, 2020·11m