Achewillow

Amy Frost and J-F. Dubeau

Achewillow is a storytelling podcast about Miriam DuFour, a French Canadian woman drawn into the bizarre world of Achewillow and her own family’s history in that town. Through her eyes we discover a strange landscape of subtle magics, bizarre people, coffee, the occasional demon, and baked goods. Written by J-F. Dubeau and narrated by Amy Frost read less
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Season 2 Preview
Feb 21 2020
Season 2 Preview
Here's an appetizer for Season 2, starting April 9, 2020.

Season 6

S6 Chapter 1: All The Wrong Reasons
Mar 30 2023
S6 Chapter 1: All The Wrong Reasons
Miriam struggles with reopening the Achewillow until motivation comes from an unexpected source.
S6 Chapter 2: Yesterday’s Whispers
Apr 6 2023
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 3: Soft Opening
Apr 13 2023
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 4: Trauma, New and Old
Apr 20 2023
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 5: Old Enemies Anew
Apr 27 2023
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 6: The Plan
May 4 2023
S6 Chapter 6: The Plan
Desperate times call for desperate measures. But how far is too far?
S6 Chapter 7: Time Is Money
May 11 2023
S6 Chapter 7: Time Is Money
Miriam goes from invader to being invaded.
S6 Chapter 8: Wool vs. Flannel
May 18 2023
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 9: Delicacies and Delicate Things
May 25 2023
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 10: A Warm Day
Jun 1 2023
S6 Chapter 10: A Warm Day
As Miriam prepares for war, her allies take some unexpected forms.
S6 Chapter 11: Trojan Raccoon
Jun 8 2023
S6 Chapter 11: Trojan Raccoon
An ominous warning is not enough to prepare Miriam for what she faces at the cafe.
S6 Chapter 12: Poisoned Gift
Jun 15 2023
S6 Chapter 12: Poisoned Gift
As Miriam starts to untangle the puzzle of the recipe, there is an invader at her door.
S6 Chapter 13: Room Seven
Jun 29 2023
S6 Chapter 13: Room Seven
Miriam and Annabelle find out exactly what's behind the door of Room Seven.
S6 Chapter 14: Around the Achewillow Trees
Jul 6 2023
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 15: The Subtle Magics
Jul 13 2023
S6 Chapter 15: The Subtle Magics
Miriam has a lot of loose ends to tie up.
Special Episode: The Wilds, Part 1
Nov 15 2023
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?
Special Episode: The Wilds, Part 2
Nov 22 2023
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.

Season 5

S5 Chapter 1: Between History and Family
Apr 28 2022
S5 Chapter 1: Between History and Family
Sometimes an offhand comment can tip your world on end. Fortunately for Miriam DuFour, she's got some backup on her side.
S5 Chapter 2: Never a Dull Moment
May 5 2022
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.
S5 Chapter 3: Chewed Through
May 12 2022
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.