The Silt Verses

The Silt Verses Big Final QnA (Part Two)

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 16:53:27 GMT

Say farewell to 2024 with another two hours of Silt Verses-related chaos and rambling! In the second part of our ridiculously long QnA, big questions are tackled, shocking secrets about music-listening habits are revealed, and most importantly, the voice actors get so caught up in coming up with drag names that they recklessly promise to judge the official TSV Drag Revue.

Transcript: https://www.thesiltverses.com/transcript-finalqna2

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The Silt Verses Big Final QnA (Part One of Two)

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 17:47:42 GMT

The first half of our absolutely epic four-hour final-season QnA, with fan questions on subjects from the sublime to the very, very silly. Hosted by Méabh de Brún, with B. Narr, Muna Hussen, Jon Ware, Lucille Valentine, Jimmie Yamaguchi, Sarah Griffin and Marta da Silva (with a guest appearance by H.R. Owen).

Transcript: https://www.thesiltverses.com/transcript-qna1

00:03:55 - Favourite episode and scene of all time?

00:22:00 - What does 'family' mean to Carpenter and Faulkner?

00:26:30 - Does the Trawler-man have dominion over frogs?

00:29:45 - Were there scenes or moments that made you unexpectedly emotional?

00:38:00 - Who would win in a fight between Carpenter and David from I Am In Eskew?

00:41:10 - How much of the overall story was planned from the start?

00:44:50 - Any headcanons or hot takes about the characters?

00:55:10 - What's the main lesson that you'll take away from the show?

01:01:50 - What's the deal with schnapps?

01:30:45 - What is the main message you take away from The Silt Verses?

01:13:20 - Marta, what was it like playing Val?

01:16:21 - What's the one line you'll always remember?

01:26:13 - What visual medium would you like seeing TSV in, and what scene?

01:36:50 - What moment was most important to your character?

01:47:15 - Why is Carpenter the world's baddest bitch, and why is Faulkner Like That?

01:51:45 - To everyone (but especially Jimmie), how did you feel about your character's arc? Would you change anything, looking back?

02:07:16 - TELL US ABOUT SIBLING RANE

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Chapter 45: Of Love, And Gods' Defeat. (Part Two)

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 12:26:46 GMT

Final reunions - and final partings. These were The Silt Verses. Thank you so much for listening.

This episode contains character death, suicide, loud gunshots, and drowning.

This episode features Méabh de Brún, Erika Sanderson, B. Narr, Lucille Valentine, Ishani Kanetkar, Jimmie Yamaguchi, Marta da Silva, GM Hakim and Oli Morris.

Additional voices by AJ Fidalgo, David Easley, James J Harringman, Jamie Petronis, and Maylis Ruhla.

Transcript: https://www.thesiltverses.com/transcript-season-3-chapter-16b

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Chapter 45: Of Love, And Gods' Defeat (Part One)

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 18:13:18 GMT

Part Two will arrive on Monday 22nd July! Thank you for your patience.

Carpenter makes a deal to get Hayward home in one piece. Paige puts forward a proposition to the Children of the Woundtree. Carson attempts a risky negotiation.

This episode features Oli Morris, GM Hakim, Méabh de Brún, Jimmie Yamaguchi, Erika Sanderson, Lucille Valentine, Ishani Kanetkar, Kale Brown, Laurence Owen, Rhys Lawton, and Marta da Silva.

Additional voices by Alex Rybitski, David Ault, and Ann Wiltshire.

Transcript: https://www.thesiltverses.com/transcript-season-3-chapter-16a

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Chapter 44: Of Prophets' Dark Deceptions

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 12:54:16 GMT

In the wake of the Parish's attack, Carpenter tries desperately to get Hayward out of Glottage. Carson attempts to find a useful spin on recent events. Paige gathers the Children of the Woundtree together to agree on their next course of action. The condition of the High Prophet Faulkner worsens.

This episode features: Méabh de Brún, Jimmie Yamaguchi, Felix Trench, Lou Sutcliffe, Rhys Lawton, Alex Nursall, Lucile Valentine, Ishani Kanetkar, Erika Sanderson, H.R. Owen, and B. Narr.

Additional voices by Jamie Petronis, Lou Sutcliffe, Rae Lundberg and Kevin Berrey.

Content warning: This episode features character death, plane hijackings, loud artillery fire, an extended plane crash sequence, and an extended drowning sequence.

Transcript: https://www.thesiltverses.com/transcript-season-3-chapter-15

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Chapter 43: One Last Song of Revelations

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 16:00:28 GMT

Glottage and its commercial faiths celebrate a great military victory with a great parade. Shrue, Hayward and Carpenter attempt to get the message of the Woundtree out to the people of the Peninsula. Faulkner finds himself at the mercy of his own fanatical audience. Everything comes to a head.

Cast

This episode features GM Hakim, Oli Morris, Sophie Lynch, B. Narr, H.R. Owen, Erika Sanderson, Hawley Thorne, Rhys Lawton, Méabh de Brún, Sarah Griffin, Jimmie Yamaguchi, Felix Trench, Yinan Shentu, and Marta da Silva.

Additional voices by Lou Sutcliffe, Erika Sanderson, AJ Fidalgo, David Ault, Rae Lundberg, Jess Syratt, Jamie Petronis, Kale Brown, Marlon Dance-Hooi, and Shaun Pellington.

Content warning:

This episode contains character death, mass civilian death, suicide by shooting, gun violence and gunfire, implied drowning, implied transformation, air raid sirens.

Transcript: https://www.thesiltverses.com/transcript-season-3-chapter-14

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Chapter 42: I'll Wheeze Through Splintered Teeth

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 12:07:58 GMT

Please note - this episode ended up being massive, so we split it into two separate hour-long chapters! Hope you enjoy listening to them both - this is the second chapter.

Transcript: https://www.thesiltverses.com/transcript-season-3-chapter-12a

Episode description:

At the river's wellspring, a prophet discovers that he's come to loathe his station, his followers, his faith - and himself. In Glottage, three renegades plot to overthrow the government. Across the channel, a saint attempts to become a god.

Content warnings:

This episode contains suicidal ideation, multiple scenes of body horror, and murderous infants.

This episode features:

B. Narr, H.R. Owen, Alex Nursall, Rhys Lawton, Erika Sanderson, Méabh de Brún, Sarah Griffin, Jimmie Yamaguchi, Marta da Silva, and William A. Wellman.

Additional voices by Gabriel Robinson, David Ault, Lou Sutcliffe, AJ Fidalgo, Erika Sanderson, Kale Brown, Jesse Syratt, and Rae Lundberg.

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Chapter 41: But As My Last Breath Splits My Throat

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 12:04:26 GMT

Please note - this episode ended up being massive, so we split it into two separate hour-long chapters! Hope you enjoy listening to them both.

Transcript: https://www.thesiltverses.com/transcript-season-3-chapter-12

Episode description:

As Paige's encampment continues to grow, she sets out to rescue a stranded batch of pilgrims in the polluted lands - and has an unexpected encounter at the end of a long and lonely road

Content warnings:

This episode contains a detailed car crash sequence.

This episode features:

Lucille Valentine, Jimmie Yamaguchi, Ishani Kanetkar, Laurence Owen, Kale Brown and Sarah Golding, with additional voices by Madeleine Turley.

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Chapter 40: This Hateful Hymn Shall Cease

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 15:40:54 GMT

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, air raid sirens.

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Chapter 39: This Rotten World Shall Wheeze Its Last

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 17:41:31 GMT

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

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Chapter 38: Shall Wither In Ruin And Rust

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 20:23:49 GMT

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

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Chapter 37: And Even The Kings In Their Bowers Of Steel

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 15:06:22 GMT

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.

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Teaser Trailer: Camlann (arriving Jan 2024!)

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 16:25:34 GMT

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.

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Chapter 36: All Lovers Part As Dust

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 20:08:07 GMT

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

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Chapter 35: The Wise Man Knows The Taste Of Rot

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 15:01:14 GMT

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)

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Announcement: The Silt Verses RPG launches

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 21:10:31 GMT

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

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Chapter 34: Some Day There Shall Be None

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 13:32:41 GMT

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, air raid sirens, 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

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Chapter 33: And Where Once Its Howling Forebears Walked

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 11:38:33 GMT

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

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Chapter 32: Its Wrath Shall Scald The Sun

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 12:05:18 GMT

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

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Chapter 31: Its Gaze Shall Fall O'er Trembling Plains

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 11:58:38 GMT

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

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Chapter 30: Something Dreadful Shall Arise

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:32:26 GMT

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.

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Season 2 - Recap

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 10:51:32 GMT

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

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The Silt Verses Season 3 Teaser: Three Broadcasts

Sat, 24 Jun 2023 08:45:19 GMT

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

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The Silt Verses - Season 2 Q&A

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 12:01:35 GMT

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

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Chapter 29: And Where My Final Footsteps Fall

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 07:22:10 GMT

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

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Chapter 28: To Drift On, To Dream, To Die

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 04:20:21 GMT

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

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Chapter 27: So I'll Bear It Trembling Onwards

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 07:24:40 GMT

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

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Chapter 26: My Song, My Sorrow and I

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 11:04:40 GMT

As Paige and Hayward plan the propagation of their new god, they select their first true sacrifice.

Jimmie Yamaguchi

Lucille Valentine

Graham Rowat

The Host, from We Are Not Meant To Know

And Lucy Winter.

Transcript: https://www.thesiltverses.com/transcript-season-2-chapter-11

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Chapter 25: But We'll Never Be Rid Of Each Other

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 05:22:29 GMT

As Mercer and Gage hunt down fresh quarry, Carpenter finds herself in a tight spot.

This episode features Daphne Nitsuga, JV Hampton Van-Sant, Méabh de Brún, B. Narr, Cait Gallagher, and Harlan Guthrie.

It contains scenes featuring loud gunshots and other loud noises, moderate violence, and offscreen torture (heavily implied and referenced).

The transcript can be found here: https://www.thesiltverses.com/transcript-season-2-chapter-10

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Chapter 24: And We'd Be Gone Without A Trace

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 08:39:26 GMT

Carpenter returns home - and revisits the unhappiest night of her life.

This episode features Méabh de Brún, Liz Ryan, Carmella Brown, and B. Narr.

It contains scenes of intense family trauma, sacrifice, body horror and bloody violence.

Transcript: https://www.thesiltverses.com/transcript-season-2-chapter-9

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Chapter 23: I'd Howl, I'd Scream, In Victory

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 06:00:00 GMT

Paige and Hayward begin to plan out exactly what a new god might look like.

This episode features Lucille Valentine, Jimmie Yamaguchi and Graham Rowat.

This episode features scenes of vomiting, manipulative parenting, and minor self-harm.

Transcript: https://www.thesiltverses.com/transcript-season-2-chapter-8

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Chapter 22: One Final Fall From Grace

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 06:01:56 GMT

Faulkner, with a clutch of zealous young acolytes in tow, heads into the high hills in search of allies.

This episode features the voices of B. Narr, Cait Gallagher, William A. Wellman, Mintaka Angell, Harlan Guthrie and Cole Weavers.

It includes multiple scenes of strong violence and some body horror.

Episode transcript: https://www.thesiltverses.com/transcript-season-2-chapter-7

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Chapter 21: We'd Both Go Plunging Downwards

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 06:23:33 GMT

As Mercer and Gage continue their pursuit of the Trawler-man's disciples down the length of the White Gull, the ambitious Adjudicator Shrue embarks upon their re-election campaign...

This episode stars Daphne Nitsuga, JV Hampton Van-Sant, Sarah Griffin, Sena Bryer and Oliver Smith. (It also features additional voices from James J Harringman, Tanja Milojevic, Lucille Valentine, Cole Weavers and Calder Dougherty.)

Special thanks to Kiri Wolff and Clay Scarberry for Shrue campaign slogans.

Warning: This episode also features scenes of intense body horror from the 26-minute mark onwards.

Episode transcript: https://www.thesiltverses.com/transcript-season-2-chapter-6

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Chapter 20: And Rend Us Both To Dust Below

Mon, 23 May 2022 17:03:13 GMT

Episode summary:

Paige embarks on her quest to make a new kind of god - and enlists the help of an old friend.

This episode stars Jimmie Yamaguchi, David Ault and Lucille Valentine. The transcript can be found here.

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Chapter 19: I'd Bear This Song To The Precipice

Mon, 02 May 2022 11:00:48 GMT

As Carpenter makes her long pilgrimage back to the White Gull River, she encounters a young girl who's been hallowed with a strange and unhappy condition - which leads her to make an impulsive decision.

This episode features, in order of their appearance: Méabh de Brún, Daphne Nitsuga, Caleb del Rio, Carmella Brown, and Jonny Sims.

Content warning: This episode features scenes of immolation.

Transcript: https://www.thesiltverses.com/transcript-season2-4

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Chapter 18: If My Hands Could Shape The Flow

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 12:24:23 GMT

Across the border, in the city of Nesh, an exile attempts to make a fresh start.

Content warnings: This episode contains reference to suicidality (10.20-11.30) and two scenes of extremely bloody violence, including character torture (26.00-30.00 and 33.00-34.00).

Episode transcript:

https://www.thesiltverses.com/transcript-season-2-chapter-3

Cast:

Lucille Valentine, Pip Gladwin, Jimmie Yamaguchi, Mintaka Angell, Shogo Miyakita, Michelle Kelly, and Siobhan McAuliffe.

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Chapter 17: If I Could Trace With Bloodless Fingers

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 08:19:05 GMT

Carpenter wakes in a garden of the dead - and reflects on the possibility of life beyond the Trawler-man.

Content warnings: This episode features descriptions of physical decay, acts of drowning/poisoning, and physical assault.

This episode stars Sarah Griffin, Méabh de Brún, Sarah Golding, Daphne Nitsuga and JV Hampton Van-Sant. Additional voices provided by Cole Weavers and Michelle Kelly.

Transcript: https://www.thesiltverses.com/transcript-season-2-chapter-2

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Chapter 16: And The Current Flows On Without End

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 14:01:15 GMT

Content warning: This episode contains references to war, gunfire, one extended scene of mass murder including presumed infanticide, bodily transformation.

We meet Mercer and Gage - a pair of god-hunters and mercenaries, in the employ of the Peninsulan Government. Meanwhile, a young prophet unexpectedly returns home to his people.

Featuring: Daphne Nitsuga, JV Hampton Van-Sant, Sarah Griffin, Jamie Stewart, B. Narr and Daisy Bilenkin.

Transcript: https://www.thesiltverses.com/transcript-season-2-chapter-1

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The Silt Verses Season 1 Recap

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 20:14:29 GMT

In 24 hours - on 21st March 2022 - Season 2 of The Silt Verses launches.

If you're struggling to remember just what the hell happened in Season 1, this recap is for you.

Transcript:

https://www.thesiltverses.com/transcript-season-recap

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The Silt Verses Season 1 Q&A / Retrospective

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 07:40:17 GMT

We sit down with the incredible Steve Shell, co-creator of Old Gods of Appalachia, to chat through Season 1 of The Silt Verses and answer some questions.

Content warning: at 31.41-32.16, sexual assault is mentioned in reference to divine cruelty in Greek myth.

Transcript: https://www.thesiltverses.com/transcript-qa

2.21: What was the inspiration for The Silt Verses?

7.34: How did Carpenter and Faulkner develop as characters?

12.00: Themes around religion?

14.51: How did you prepare for your roles?

18.59: What god would you choose / invent?

23.03: How is an episode created?

24.25: What is easiest and hardest about working on the show?

30.37: Was the show influenced by Greek myth?

32.58: What was the process for audio design?

34.28: Did Eskew prepare you for the Silt Verses?

38.00: Did Carpenter have an emo phase?

39.25: The show has lots of horrible noises - is the audio editor okay??

39.47: What was the significance of the character names?

40.38: Who’s your favourite character to write?

42.01: What’s been the most surprising / best fan reaction?

45.34: Was C.S. Lewis’ Till We Have Faces an influence?

46.18: Is the show a road-trip buddy comedy?

47.51: Why did you choose an ensemble cast?

49.21: How did the religious wars begin?

50.41: What DnD classes would the characters be?

51.17: What’s your favourite kind of scene to act out?

54.15: What’s the best thing about playing Carpenter?

57.07: Why did you choose the mix of dialogue and prose?

58.32: How do you lose an entire town to the Wither Mark?

1.01.30: We all ramble about lived-in worlds for a while

1.06.30: Which mouths of the Trawler-man do Carpenter and Faulkner represent?

1.08.28: How do you feel about usage of the setting?

1.09.05: Why all the different accents?

1.13.15: What colour are Faulkner’s shoes?

This Q&A was recorded during London Podcast Festival in September, and features responses in person from Muna, Jon, and Méabh de Brun - B. Narr and our audio editor Sammy Holden drop in remotely to answer some questions as well.)

A huge thank-you to everyone who sent in their questions. For the purposes of time, there were some questions that we merged, and a few others that we just didn’t give entertaining or interesting enough answers to on the night - if we didn’t get to yours, please do feel free to drop us a message on Tumblr and we’ll do our best to pick it up!

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Chapter 15: For My Song Has No Beginning...

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 05:45:00 GMT

Season finale: with the police manhunt closing in, Carpenter and Faulkner have one final meeting at the river's edge.

This episode features performances by Méabh de Brún, Lucille Valentine, Mintaka Angell, B. Narr, Jimmie Yamaguchi, Jamie Stewart, Daisy Bilenkin and David S Dear.

Our outro music is 'River Chant' by Skip Kent-Davy.

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Chapter 14: And In Ruined Flesh Ascend

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 05:57:29 GMT

As a new God of Sleep wreaks havoc across the Peninsula, Faulkner comes to a crossroads. Carpenter and Hayward have a frank exchange.

Content warning: This episode contains scenes of self-endangerment near the start.

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Chapter 13: So Let Me Dwell Eternal

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 06:13:08 GMT

Carpenter and Faulkner arrive at Bellwethers - and witness the miracle of the Wither Mark.

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Chapter 12: And To Fight Is Just To Choke

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 07:21:09 GMT

As the town of Bellwethers draws near and the police chase draws in, Carpenter, Faulkner and Paige make an unexpected stop for breakfast.

Featuring B Narr, Méabh de Brún, Lucille Valentine, Gordon Houston, Mintaka Angell, Jimmie Yamaguchi, and Calder Dougherty.

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Chapter 11: My Voice Cries Truths I Never Knew

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 07:04:53 GMT

As Faulkner's injuries worsen, Carpenter and Paige take him to seek help.

This episode features voice acting from, in order of their appearance:

B Narr

Méabh de Brún

Lucille Valentine

And Caleb Del Rio

Audio production by Sammy Holden

Warning: This episode contains references to self-mutilation.

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Chapter 10: It Grips My Tongue, My Throat

Mon, 31 May 2021 08:16:16 GMT

Carpenter, Paige and Faulkner find refuge for the night in an abandoned call centre - but they're not alone there.

Featuring Méabh de Brún, Lucille Valentine, and B Narr.

Transcripts: https://www.patreon.com/posts/45790766

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Chapter 9: My Song Has Taken Hold Of Me

Mon, 17 May 2021 06:43:21 GMT

As Hayward deals with the aftermath of Marcel's Crossing, he finds his investigation leading him heading northwards with a new partner on his side.

Content warnings: contains scenes of death, gun violence, police violence and intimidation

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Chapter 8: And Those I Love, It Rends

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 07:10:31 GMT

Paige, Carpenter, and Faulkner investigate the mysterious house of a fellow worshipper - and find more than they bargained for.

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Chapter 7: It Carries Few, It Drowns Many

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 08:08:15 GMT

Across the border on the Linger Straits, a young advertising executive finds herself increasingly at odds with her company's change programme.

Contains scenes of mass death, sacrifice, and abduction.

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Chapter 6: It Winds, It Worms, It Wends

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 08:16:43 GMT

As the fallout spreads in Marcel's Crossing, our disciples reflect on how it all began...

Please note, for listeners who have audio-processing difficulties: this episode contains scenes with background crowd noise.

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Chapter 5: My Song Is Long And Twisted

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 07:00:01 GMT

Faulkner learns the location of a fellow member of the faith. Carpenter, recovering from her injuries, makes a new acquaintance.

Content warnings:

This episode contains scenes of drowning, as well as references to mutilation, murder and implied animal death.

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Chapter 4: Of Lovers, Gods and Beasts

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 09:13:00 GMT

Carpenter attempts to locate the Trawler-Man's church in the woods of Penda's Slake - but runs into trouble instead.

Content warnings: This episode contains scenes of animal death, ritual sacrifice and intense body horror.

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Chapter 3: Then I'll Speak Of Champions

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 07:16:35 GMT

Elsewhere on the Peninsula, Investigating Officer Hayward checks out a tip regarding a nearly-derelict farm.

Content warning: This episode contains scenes of animal death and pain, as well as references to police corruption and violence, starvation and auto-cannibalism.

Audio levels adjusted 3rd July 2022.

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Chapter 2: And Next Of Dark Deceit

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 09:00:03 GMT

Carpenter and Faulkner begin their hunt for a hidden church, hoping to find the worshippers responsible for the Miracle of the Intrepid.

Content warning: contains scenes of drowning and child death.

Sound levels adjusted 3rd July 2022.

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Chapter 1: Let Me Speak First Of Revelations

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 08:54:37 GMT

At the town of Marcel's Crossing, Carpenter and Faulkner begin their search for other members of their forgotten river-god faith.

(Sound levels adjusted 3rd July 2022.)

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