Episodes
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:...
Published 07/22/24
Published 07/22/24
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...
Published 07/18/24
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...
Published 07/04/24
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...
Published 06/20/24
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...
Published 06/03/24
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...
Published 06/03/24
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:...
Published 04/29/24
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...
Published 04/08/24
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...
Published 01/25/24
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,...
Published 01/11/24
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...
Published 01/08/24
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):...
Published 11/16/23
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:...
Published 11/02/23
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...
Published 10/31/23
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...
Published 10/19/23
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...
Published 09/28/23
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...
Published 09/14/23
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...
Published 08/31/23
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...
Published 08/17/23
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.
Published 08/10/23
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.
Published 06/24/23
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.
Published 03/17/23
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:...
Published 10/17/22
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...
Published 10/03/22