The Silt Verses

Carpenter and Hayward make contact with Shrue in Glottage, hoping to persuade the Adjudicator to defect - while across the channel, Val brings the war to a startling and unexpected climax... This episode features Jimmie Yamaguchi, Méabh de Brún, Daisy Bilenkin, Nathan Lunsford, Sarah Griffin, Felix Trench, Rhys Lawton, Marta da Silva and William A. Wellman, with additional voices from Harlan Guthrie and AJ Fidalgo. Transcript: https://www.thesiltverses.com/transcript-season-3-chapter-11 Content warnings: War, missile strikes, some gory violence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Carpenter and Hayward enter war-torn Glottage in pursuit of a government ally, Adjudicator Shrue attends a summit intended to solve the anti-sacrificial movement spreading across the country - but finds themself aghast at the 'solutions' on offer... This episode features Méabh de Brún, Sarah Griffin, Rhys Lawton, Felix Trench, Daisy McNamara, and Ray O'Hare. Transcript live 9/4/24 at https://www.thesiltverses.com/transcript-season-3-chapter-10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the government strikes against the disciples of the Paraclete's Gulch, Faulkner seeks refuge and an untraceable hiding place at his old childhood home in the Whisper Plains - but he is not alone there. This episode contains some distressing scenes and depictions of early-onset dementia and PTSD, loud noises, repeated allusions to childhood abuse, attempted suicide, and one short reference to accidental deadnaming (which does not occur). This episode features B. Narr, H.R. Owen, Steve Shell, and Aud Andrews, with additional voices from Shaun Pellington, Sophie Lynch, Marlon Dance-Hooi and Rissa Montanez. Transcript: https://www.thesiltverses.com/transcript-season-3-chapter-9 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everyone has their breaking point. As Val advances towards Nesh, Paige resolves to shoulder the burdens of leadership, Shrue negotiates over the faith of the Parish of Tide and Flesh - and a small team of national grid workers decide to take a stand. This episode includes descriptions of mass civilian death and sanctification. Transcript: https://www.thesiltverses.com/transcript-season-3-chapter-8 This episode features Marta da Silva, Lucille Valentine, Ishani Kanetkar, Damon Alums, Madeleine Turley, Kale Brown, Sarah Griffin, Rhys Lawton, Jimmie Yamaguchi and Méabh de Brún. Additional voices by William Wellman, Rae Lundberg, Alex Nursall, Nathan Lunsford, Shaun Pellington, Michelle Kelly, Seb Hodgkiss, Rissa Montanez, Marlon Dance-Hooi, Lou Sutcliffe and Alex Stanley-Bell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey, folks - we'll be back on Thursday 11th Jan, but in the meantime, please savour a mysterious and intriguing teaser trailer from the team over at Camlann (@camlannpod on socials), who'll be releasing their new show later this month as well! Hope you enjoy - we definitely can't wait to listen. Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H5UaDM5PkiOD3Bb7iJyV6RlTD9HEIwCTOa5l2ROOjwA/edit Camlann is a post-apocalyptic urban fantasy podcast inspired by folklore and Arthurian legends. It's written and directed by Ella Watts (Doctor Who: Redacted, Eliza: A Robot Story), and produced by Amber Devereux at Tin Can Audio (The Tower, Folxlore), with production management from Ross McFarlane (Folxlore). The show is made possible with funding from Creative Scotland and the Inevitable Foundation. This trailer featured: Amy Rockson as Recording 1, Ross McFarlane as Recording 2, Amber Devereux as Recording 3, Sarah Grant as Phone Operator, Robyn Holdaway as Perry, Angharad Phillips as Morgan, Nicole Miners as Gwen / Shújūn, Paul Warren as Gwaine and Tobias Weatherburn as Dai. The trailer was written and directed by Ella Watts, with music composition and sound design from Amber Devereux at Tin Can Audio, and production management from Ross McFarlane. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey, folks - we'll be back on Thursday 11th Jan, but in the meantime, please savour a mysterious and intriguing teaser trailer from the team over at Camlann (@camlannpod on socials), who'll be releasing their new show later this month as well! Hope you enjoy - we definitely can't wait to listen. Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H5UaDM5PkiOD3Bb7iJyV6RlTD9HEIwCTOa5l2ROOjwA/edit Camlann is a post-apocalyptic urban fantasy podcast inspired by folklore and Arthurian legends. It's written and directed by Ella Watts (Doctor Who: Redacted, Eliza: A Robot Story), and produced by Amber Devereux at Tin Can Audio (The Tower, Folxlore), with production management from Ross McFarlane (Folxlore). The show is made possible with funding from Creative Scotland and the Inevitable Foundation. This trailer featured: Amy Rockson as Recording 1, Ross McFarlane as Recording 2, Amber Devereux as Recording 3, Sarah Grant as Phone Operator, Robyn Holdaway as Perry, Angharad Phillips as Morgan, Nicole Miners as Gwen / Shújūn, Paul Warren as Gwaine and Tobias Weatherburn as Dai. The trailer was written and directed by Ella Watts, with music composition and sound design from Amber Devereux at Tin Can Audio, and production management from Ross McFarlane. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At an empty motel along a lonely highway, a man comes looking for his sister - and the solution to a mystery from his childhood. This episode stars Nishi Ghosh, Axandre Oge, Méabh de Brún, Jimmie Yamaguchi and Alan Coveney. Additional voices by Jean-Sebastian Hodgkiss and AJ Fidalgo. This episode contains scenes related to PTSD, childhood trauma and endangerment, kissing sounds (38.00-39.00), unreality, strangulation (1.13.00-1.15.00), stabbing. Transcript (live on release day): https://www.thesiltverses.com/transcript-season-3-chapter-7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Hayward and Carpenter begin their journey to Glottage, Faulkner receives High Katabasian Roemont and prepares to be accepted - at long last - as an elder of the faith. This episode features Méabh de Brún, Jimmie Yamaguchi, B. Narr, H.R. Owen, Steve Hendrickson, Sophie Lynch and Adam Cassley. Additional voices by Stephen Zivic, Lou Sutcliffe and Marlon Dance-Hooi. Music: 'The Promised Bride' by Skip Kent-Davy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44M05LTHL1k Transcript: https://www.thesiltverses.com/transcript-chapter-35 This episode contains multiple scenes of strong, bloody, crab-related violence and one very brief scene of chewing. (21.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Silt Verses RPG, from the acclaimed tabletop roleplaying game creators behind Brindlewood Bay and The Between, has arrived! You can listen to Jon burble on about it, or go directly to buy your copy now from the link below (it's also available on the TSV and The Gauntlet Patreon pages). https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/458507/The-Silt-Verses-Roleplaying-Game For help or advice, or to get started with the game. head to The Gauntlet Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/8Ru8CVvTay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Please note - this episode begins with a short content warning and introduction. The show itself begins at the 1.45 mark. Cast This episode features Michelle Kelly, Méabh de Brún, Alison Campbell, Jimmie Yamaguchi, Ishani Kanetkar, Laurence Owen, and Lucille Valentine. Additional voices by Daisy McNamara, Steven Zivic, and Lucien Spooner. Content warning (notes) This episode features imprisonment, forced transformation and violent death (1.45-6.45), explosions (17.25-18.45), sustained depiction of civilians dealing with the impact of a military rocket attack, gunshots (28.55-29.25), fire and peril (30.25-33.45), discussion of displacement and murder (38.55-39.45). Transcript: https://www.thesiltverses.com/transcript-chapter-34 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Faulkner returns home in triumph. Roemont and Greve plot the downfall of the Prophet of the River. In the Linger Straits, Val makes a stop in hostile territory to reunite with long-lost family members. Content warnings: Descriptions and offscreen depictions of self-mutilation and death (41.15-51.30), descriptions of forced experimentation, forced identity change, mild body horror, some distressing scenes. This episode features B. Narr, Sophie Lynch, Steven Hendrickson, Chrysanthe Grech, Marta da Silva, Rhys Lawton, and H.R. Owen. With additional voices by Michelle Kelly, William A. Wellman, AJ Fidalgo, Lou Sutcliffe, Alyssa Petrie, and Marlon Dance-Hooi. Transcript: https://www.thesiltverses.com/transcript-season-3-chapter-4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a ruined city far to the north of the Peninsula, Paige dwells unhappily on her status as prophet of a radical new faith - but a meeting with an old friend could change everything. Content warnings: Vomiting (4.54-5.04), implied alcoholism, animal death / mild body horror (17.18-17.45), discussion of suicidal ideation (33.40-34.20) Cast: Lucille Valentine, Laurence Owen, Alison Campbell, Jimmie Yamaguchi, Ishani Kanetkar, and Méabh de Brún Additional voices by Alex Nursall, James J Harringman, William Wellman, AJ Fidalgo, Marlon Dance-Hooi, Alyssa Petrie. Transcript: https://www.thesiltverses.com/transcript-chapter-32 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Glottage, Adjudicator Shrue attempts to pave the way for the legalisation of the Parish of Tide and Flesh. Far to the north, a Peninsulan battle-saint makes her mark on the enemy. Warnings: This episode features moderate body horror and bloody violence. This episode features Alex Nursall as Sam Kincannon, Felix Trench as Adjudicator Cross, GM Hakim as Private Tainsley, Marta da Silva as Val, Sarah Griffin as Adjudicator Shrue, Yinan Shentu as the Radio Exec, Daisy McNamara as the TSV Dealer and CLS Police Officer, Rhys Lawton as Press Secretary Carson, and Dave Wilson as Sergeant Loughton. Additional voices by AJ Fidalgo, Alyssa Petrie and Steven Zivic. Directed by Muna Hussen; writing and sound design by Jon Ware Transcript: https://www.thesiltverses.com/transcript-chapter-31 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

War between the Peninsula and Linger Straits rages on. Downriver, Faulkner makes his case to the High Katabasian. Upriver, Carpenter is still on the run - and feels like she's rapidly running out of time. Content warnings: Drownings (multiple), eating sounds (34.50-35.16) car crash, gunshots (49 minutes onwards) Transcript: https://www.thesiltverses.com/transcript-chapter-30 Featuring Steve Hendrickson, B. Narr, Sophie Lynch, H.R. Owen, Méabh de Brún, Steven Zivic, Steven Anzalone. Additional voices by AJ Fidalgo, Alyssa Petrie, Rissa Montanez, Marlon Dance-Hooi. Directed by Muna Hussen; writing and sound design by Jon Ware Intro music: 'The River' by SyncHits, Envanto Elements Thank you for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just a week to go until Season 3 of The Silt Verses launches - wait, what happened in Season 2 again? Jimmie, B. and Méabh do their best to explain. Spoilers, obviously, follow. Transcript: https://www.thesiltverses.com/transcript-season-2-recap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

These three clips were shared separately on social media during May and June (locked away behind three separate puzzles) to tease our upcoming season. ​ The third and final season of The Silt Verses is scheduled to launch on 17 August 2023. We can't wait to share it with you. https://www.thesiltverses.com/three-broadcasts-transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yes, it's here (and thank you for waiting) - the absurdly long 2-hour Silt Verses Season 2 QnA, hosted by the incredible William A. Wellman of Hello from the Hallowoods. The episode transcript and a full set of timestamps can be found here: https://www.thesiltverses.com/s2-transcript-q-a Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The siege of the Gulch ends. War begins. This episode stars JV Hampton Van-Sant, Sarah Griffin, Méabh de Brún, Mark Anzalone, B. Narr, Daphne Nitsuga, Sarah Golding, Jimmie Yamaguchi, Lucille Valentine, William A. Wellman, Cait Gallagher and Jamie Stewart. It contains scenes of very intense bloody violence. Outro music: 'Return to the River' by Skip Kent-Davy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Cc7Sdlrtq0&ab_channel=Skippocalyptic Transcript: https://www.thesiltverses.com/transcript-season-2-chapter-14 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Mercer and Gage arrive at the Paraclete's Gulch, Carpenter and Faulkner ready themselves to make one last stand at the water's edge. This episode contains scenes of intense gunfire, crying children, violence and some body horror. It stars Daphne Nitsuga, JV Hampton Van-Sant, Sarah Griffin, Mark and Steven Anzalone, Méabh de Brún, B. Narr, Cait Gallagher and Jamie Stewart. Transcript: https://www.thesiltverses.com/season-2-chapter-13 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On either side of the border, two separate groups of fugitives find themselves running for their lives. This episode features: William A. Wellman, Graham Rowat, Jasper Locke, JV Hampton Van-Sant, B. Narr, Méabh de Brún, Cait Gallagher, Lucille Valentine, Jimmie Yamaguchi, and the Host from We Are Not Meant To Know. Transcript: https://www.thesiltverses.com/transcript-season-2-chapter-12 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.