The Silt Verses

Eskew Productions Ltd
  • 0.0 (0)
  • SCIENCE FICTION
  • EVERY-TWO-WEEKS SERIES
The Silt Verses

In this horror/fantasy serial drama, Carpenter and Faulkner, two worshippers of an outlawed god, travel up the length of their deity’s great black river, searching for holy revelations.   As their pilgrimage lengthens and the river’s mysteries deepen, the two acolytes find themselves under threat from a police manhunt, but also come into conflict with the weirder gods that have flourished in these forgotten rural territories. Next episode drops 3rd June. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

See All

  1. EPISODE 1

    Chapter 30: Something Dreadful Shall Arise

    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.

    1h 1m

  2. EPISODE 2

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

    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.

    57 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    Chapter 32: Its Wrath Shall Scald The Sun

    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.

    1h 1m

  4. EPISODE 4

    Chapter 33: And Where Once Its Howling Forebears Walked

    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.

    57 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    Chapter 34: Some Day There Shall Be None

    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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr

  6. EPISODE 6

    Chapter 35: The Wise Man Knows The Taste Of Rot

    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.

    1h 5m
  7. Announcement: The Silt Verses RPG launches

    EPISODE 6 BONUS

    Announcement: The Silt Verses RPG launches

    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.

    3 min

  8. EPISODE 7

    Chapter 36: All Lovers Part As Dust

    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.

    1h 18m
See All Season 3 (19)

Trailer

About

In this horror/fantasy serial drama, Carpenter and Faulkner, two worshippers of an outlawed god, travel up the length of their deity’s great black river, searching for holy revelations.   As their pilgrimage lengthens and the river’s mysteries deepen, the two acolytes find themselves under threat from a police manhunt, but also come into conflict with the weirder gods that have flourished in these forgotten rural territories. Next episode drops 3rd June. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Eskew Productions Ltd
  • Episodes
    53
  • Seasons
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Eskew Productions Ltd
  • Show Website
    The Silt Verses

You Might Also Like

To listen to explicit episodes, sign in.

Stay up to date with this show

Sign in or sign up to follow shows, save episodes and get the latest updates.
Select a country or region

Africa, Middle East, and India

Asia Pacific

Europe

Latin America and the Caribbean

The United States and Canada