The Making of a Villain — A New Echoes Series

This one‑minute prologue introduces The Making of a Villain, a new Echoes series examining how reputations are shaped, distorted, and inherited. Each installment places a historical figure before the Court of Public Opinion, presenting the record, the rumor, and the story that survived. This brief introduction sets the stage for the cases to come — and the questions that follow. Credits: Echoes in the First Person is a collective effort. Deep thanks to Scott A. Jennings, our masterful sound mixer. Original composition by Ayla M. Charness, who shapes our sonic world as both sound designer and composer. Theme music by Soundside. Produced by Michael Washington Brown, with care and intention.Share the Echo If this episode resonated with you, please share it. Pass it on. Let these echoes reach someone who needs them.Echoes Ethos When History Speaks, We listen.Explore more www.echoesinthefirstperson.comStories that honor, voices that endure Subscribe—and let the echoes find you.