{"podcast":{"title":"Re: Dracula","slug":"re-dracula-6265099","podcast_index_feed_id":6265099,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/MrfL0mVE","website_url":"https://redracula.live/","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/35b7754e-6ed5-4419-bd1d-a4e5ea697ae1/01e7aabd-3c1d-472a-b6bb-a99e67c87868/3000x3000/re-20dracula-20cover-20art-20-4000-20-c3-97-204000-20px.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Bloody FM","episode_count":57,"summary":"Re: Dracula takes the famous horror tale, breaks it up chronologically (every entry of this epistolary novel has a date), and sends the story directly to your podcatcher as it happens. Every time something happens to the characters, Re: Dracula will publish an episode, in as close to real time as it happens. Some entries will be brief, and others will be long and intense.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-30T16:18:30.843614+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/re-dracula-6265099"},"episode":{"title":"May 4: The Eve of St. George's Day","slug":"may-4-the-eve-of-st-george-s-day","published_at":"2026-05-04T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/re-dracula-6265099/may-4-the-eve-of-st-george-s-day","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/re-dracula-6265099","url":"https://redracula.live/","audio_url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/afp-898815-injected.calisto.simplecastaudio.com/1d554b02-9703-458b-8212-9f2c5e83462d/episodes/b3a64810-789c-4d59-9e35-263d827e1932/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=1d554b02-9703-458b-8212-9f2c5e83462d&awEpisodeId=b3a64810-789c-4d59-9e35-263d827e1932&feed=MrfL0mVE","summary":"Jonathan Harker faces growing dread as local residents become increasingly evasive and terrified of his upcoming journey. The tension peaks with a warning about the supernatural power unleashed on the eve of St. George's Day.","meta_description":"Jonathan Harker encounters ominous warnings and a mysterious crucifix as he prepares to depart for the Count's castle on the eve of St. George's Day.","key_points":["Main idea: Local hosts use feigned language barriers to avoid discussing the dangers of the Count's castle","Tension: The arrival of midnight on the eve of St. George's Day is believed to grant full sway to all evil things","Conflict: Harker struggles between his professional duty and the unsettling, hysterical warnings of the locals","Symbolism: The acceptance of a crucifix creates a conflict between Harker's Anglican beliefs and the local superstition","Failure mode: Ignoring the intuitive dread and local warnings in favor of strictly adhering to business obligations"],"chapters":[{"start_ms":10000,"title":"The Language Barrier","summary":"Harker notices his host's suspicious sudden inability to understand German when asked about travel details."},{"start_ms":30000,"title":"Signs of Fear","summary":"The host and his wife exhibit visible terror and refuse to provide information about the castle."},{"start_ms":70000,"title":"A Hysterical Warning","summary":"The hostess delivers a frantic, multilingual warning regarding the significance of the upcoming date."},{"start_ms":100000,"title":"The Eve of St. George","summary":"The terrifying prophecy that evil will rule at midnight is revealed to Harker."},{"start_ms":140000,"title":"Duty vs. Dread","summary":"Despite his growing discomfort, Harker insists on proceeding with his business itinerary."},{"start_ms":150000,"title":"The Gift of the Crucifix","summary":"The hostess offers a crucifix, forcing Harker to navigate his religious hesitation and social politeness."},{"start_ms":200000,"title":"Waiting for the Coach","summary":"As the coach arrives, Harker reflects on his unease and leaves a final message for Mina."}],"topics":["Jonathan Harker","St. George's Day","Superstition","Gothic Horror","Dracula","Travel Diary","Religious Conflict"],"duration_seconds":239,"processing_state":"processed","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/re-dracula-6265099/episodes/may-4-the-eve-of-st-george-s-day/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/re-dracula-6265099/may-4-the-eve-of-st-george-s-day.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}