The Ides of April

Episode 7: To Live and Die in DixieBy April 25, 1865, John Wilkes Booth should have been long gone—on a train, over the border, maybe even in Mexico. Instead, he lingered at the Garrett farm, unaware that the Union cavalry was closing in. In this episode, the net tightens. A chance conversation on a Virginia porch puts Booth’s pursuers just hours behind him. Inside the Garrett’s tobacco barn, a tense standoff plays out in the dark—demands, refusals, and one final, theatrical challenge from

EPISODE 6: “Thus Always to Tyrants”“Sic Semper Tyrannis.” Booth’s cry echoed through Ford’s Theatre—words that would seal his fate. In this episode, The Ides of April traces Booth’s final days on the run. We explore his writings, his delusions of grandeur, and his doomed flight through Virginia as the manhunt closes in. 🎧  WitnessthefallofAmerica’smostnotoriousassassin. 📩  Share your thoughts: info@eviocreative.com ✅ Follow, rate, and review The Ides of April. 📲 Follow us on

🎙️ The Ides of AprilEpisode 5: Ghosts of the Potomac As Abraham Lincoln’s body lies in state, the manhunt intensifies. In this episode, we turn to the quiet architect of vengeance: Secretary of War Edwin Stanton. As the capital mourns, Stanton mobilizes the full force of the Union Army to bring Booth to justice—calling in generals, detectives, and even suspending civil liberties. Meanwhile, Booth and Herold limp their way across southern Maryland, desperately seeking help from old allies who

🎙️ The Ides of April — Episode 4: “…to the Ages”On the night of April 14, 1865, a young Union Army surgeon named Dr. Charles Leale bought a last-minute ticket to Ford’s Theatre—not to see the play, but to catch a glimpse of the President. What he didn’t expect was to become the first physician at Abraham Lincoln’s side after the shot that changed history. In this episode, Alec Baldwin guides us through the dramatic final hours of President Lincoln’s life, as told through the eyes of those who

THE IDES OF APRIL EPISODE 3: “Joy Cometh in the Morning”Show Notes:November 1864. A night at the theater becomes a night of terror. In this episode of The Ides of April, Alec Baldwin tells the story of the fateful performance of Julius Caesar that united the Booth brothers on stage—and foreshadowed the tragedy to come. From a Confederate plot to burn New York City to Booth’s growing obsession with Lincoln’s demise, we follow the night that turned the actor into a would-be assassin. 🎧  Listen

EPISODE 2: “Tragedy and Comedy”The stage is set. The war is over. But for John Wilkes Booth, the fight has just begun. In Episode Two of The Ides of April, we follow Booth’s transformation from frustrated actor to radical conspirator. From failed kidnapping plots to brazen plans of coordinated assassinations, Booth and his band of loyal followers edge closer to infamy. We trace the roots of his hatred, his obsession with legacy, and the moment Lincoln’s final speech pushed him over the

EPISODE 1: Northern Aggression April 1865. The Civil War ends—but the peace is fragile, and the nation stands at the edge of chaos. In this first episode of The Ides of April, we explore the days leading to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. We uncover the towering egos, the desperate plots, and the fractures in a nation struggling to heal. What drove John Wilkes Booth—a celebrity actor and son of a famous family—to transform into an agent of terror? And how did his personal insecurities and

The Ides of April with Alec Baldwin | Official Podcast ChannelThe Ides of April is a gripping historical podcast that takes listeners inside the seventeen pivotal days that reshaped America forever: the end of the Civil War, the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, and the largest manhunt in U.S. history. Hosted by Alec Baldwin, this immersive series blends dramatic narration, expert insight, and archival detail to uncover the complex web of conspiracy, ambition, and vengeance that led to