EVIO Presents: The Ides of April

The Devil Within

EVIO Creative

True Crime

3.2 • 2.8K Ratings

🗓️ 24 July 2025

⏱️ 6 minutes

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THE IDES OF APRIL Show Description: The Ides of April is a gripping historical podcast that takes you inside the final 17 days of John Wilkes Booth’s life—from the surrender at Appomattox to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and the largest manhunt in American history. Narrated by Alec Baldwin, this immersive series blends dramatic storytelling, historical detail, and expert insight to trace the deadly plot that changed the nation forever. 🎧 The Ides of April is produced by EVIO Creative and available wherever you get your podcasts. 📩 Have questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected] ✅ Follow us on Instagram: @idesofaprilpod ✅ Don’t forget to rate and review the show. #TheIdesOfApril #LincolnAssassination #JohnWilkesBooth #AmericanHistoryPodcast #PresidentialAssassination #TrueHistory #CivilWarHistory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:32.6	hey everyone it's Brandon.
0:42.0	I want to share a sneak peek of a powerful new podcast from EVO Creative.
0:48.0	It's called The Iads of April, executive produced and narrated by the great Alec Baldwin.
0:53.7	The series takes you inside the final 17 days in the life of John Wilkes' booth, from the end of the Civil War to the manhunt that followed Lincoln's assassination.
0:59.3	While you're listening, make sure to take a second and follow the aides of April
1:03.8	on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, wherever you get your shows.
1:09.4	Your support means everything as we launch this new
1:12.0	series. Here's the clip.
1:16.8	In an effort to illustrate just how unbelievable the events of April 14th, 1865 really were,
1:24.4	consider a contemporary scene and one of obvious fiction. It's a Tuesday in late
1:30.4	January, 2021. You're in New York City to catch a performance of Hamilton. Without question,
1:37.9	the most popular Broadway show in a generation. You have seats about halfway backstage, right?
1:50.0	Upon arrival, you're informed that some surprise guests will be in attendance that evening, the newly elected President Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden.
1:55.0	Regardless of political affiliation, the fact that a sitting president is in attendance
2:00.0	is cause for some excitement.
2:02.4	The presidential box is about 12 feet above stage left.
2:07.4	You settle into the show, but you can't help, but cast an occasional glance up toward
2:12.1	the president's balcony.
2:13.8	He and the First Lady seem to be enjoying themselves.
2:17.4	As the play barrels toward its crescendo, the audience seems to forget
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