Seen and Not Heard

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What happens when you lose something you thought you'd always have? What happens when the thing you lose is one of your senses? Bet Kline is deaf. That wasn't the case a year ago. Now that her life has been upended, she has to figure out how to carve out a new path for herself and navigate her way down it. Easier said than done.

EPISODE 1 BONUS

Bonus Episode: Eight

Happy holidays! In this special episode, David visits the Kline house for their annual Chanukah party. Sure, he's battling his own brain the whole time, but at least there are latkes. TRANSCRIPT (https://tinyurl.com/SANHholiday) Content warnings: some strong language, depiction of OCD rituals, intrusive thoughts, mention of alcohol. Seen and Not Heard is written and directed by Caroline Mincks, with music by Gavin Crockett and sound design by Tal Minear. This episode featured the voices of Sean Lenhart as David, Caroline Mincks as Bet, A. R. OLIVIERI as Lee, Bob Raymonda as Andy, and Katie Youmans as Joyce. Follow us on Twitter @SeenNotHeardPod or email us at seenandnotheardpod@gmail.com. Seen and Not Heard is produced in central Virginia, on unceded Appomatoc territory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 min
EPISODE 2

Prologue 201: Third Wheel

Bet has a little too much fun finding subtle(ish) ways to play matchmaker. TRANSCRIPT Seen and Not Heard is written and directed by Caroline Mincks, with sound design by Tal Minear and music by Gavin Crockett. This episode featured the voices of Leslie Gideon as Sarah, Sean Lenhart as David, Caroline Mincks as Bet, and Rae Witte as the cashier. Find us on Bluesky at @seenandnotheard or visit our website to learn more about the show. Want to help support deaf art? We have a couple of options: Caroline Mincks Ko-fi SANH merch shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 min
EPISODE 3

Prologue 202: Bone Broth

Bet meets up with the one person who can get her flustered. TRANSCRIPT Seen and Not Heard is written and directed by Caroline Mincks, with sound design by Tal Minear and music by Gavin Crockett. This episode featured the voices of Vanessa Benoit as the bartender, Ishani Kanetkar as Van, and Caroline Mincks as Bet. Find us on Bluesky at @seenandnotheard or visit our website to learn more about the show. Want to help support deaf art? We have a couple of options: Caroline Mincks Ko-fi SANH merch shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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EPISODE 4

Prologue 203: Left the Meeting

At least family dinners are interesting in a (mostly) good way these days. TRANSCRIPT Seen and Not Heard is written and directed by Caroline Mincks, with sound design by Tal Minear and music by Gavin Crockett. This episode featured the voices of Sena Bryer as Elaine, Leslie Gideon as Sarah, Steven Goldman as Joe, and Caroline Mincks as Bet. Thank you to Tal for reading the credits on this episode! Find us on Bluesky at @seenandnotheard or visit our website to learn more about the show. Want to help support deaf art? We have a couple of options: Caroline Mincks Ko-fi SANH merch shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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EPISODE 5

Prologue 204: Grin and Carrot

Job hunting! Everyone's favorite! TRANSCRIPT Seen and Not Heard is written and directed by Caroline Mincks, with sound design by Tal Minear and music by Gavin Crockett. This episode featured the voices of Madi Opincaru as Sammy and Caroline Mincks as Bet. Find us on Bluesky at @seenandnotheard or visit our website to learn more about the show. Want to help support deaf art? We have a couple of options: Caroline Mincks Ko-fi SANH merch shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 min

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Seen and Not Heard Teaser

(Mid-tempo acoustic guitar music plays.) BET: What happens when you lose something you thought you'd always have? What happens when the thing you lose is one of your senses? My name is Bet Kline, and...I'm deaf. That wasn't the case a year ago. Now my life has been upended, I have to figure out how to carve out a new path for myself and navigate my way down it. Easier said than done. Seen and Not Heard, an audio drama about hearing loss and deaf gain, is available wherever you find your podcasts. (Music fades.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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First episode review: a good start!

08/07/2024

hghrules

the first prologue of this show was really interesting! i really felt bet's awkwardness and how apart she was from the group, especially when everyone was laughing without having voiced the joke and bet wonders if they forgot or did it on purpose. makes me want to take up asl classes again! ended up listening to prologue two, oh my GOD thomas is infuriating. the show does a great job of making you hate him lol, i was so over it as soon as he started asking questions.
Great podcast! Easy to get sucked in.

02/13/2023

ladymcclellan

This podcast is wonderful. It takes your interest within the first episode. So often I come across some that I have to wait for them to get better but not this one. It’s great from the start. Main character has a great since of humor in navigating her new life since becoming deaf. All characters are well played and I’m just all over satisfied with my listener experience. Give it a listen!
Hilarious, witty, and heartbreaking 😭

06/18/2022

alwayslisteningevennow

Well, I started listening and now I can’t stop. The narrator Bet is navigating a newly closed off world where complicated familial relationships get complicated-er, and the community they seek speaks a whole different language. Bet copes with my favorite mechanism, humor, and I’m finding myself laughing out loud when I’m all alone. Bet also absolutely eviscerates rude/creepy men and it’s a delight to listen to the sharp takedowns ✨ The sound design is absolute ear-candy and beautifully highlights some of the struggles that Bet faces as they walk through a regular day. I’m so excited to learn more about Bet, but also about deafness and a perspective that I’m unfamiliar with. All my thumbs WAY up 👍👍👍
Excellent story and insight

06/08/2021

Foshou

I feel like I learned a lot from listening to this but in a sneaky way because the story was well written, acted, and produced.

What happens when you lose something you thought you'd always have? What happens when the thing you lose is one of your senses? Bet Kline is deaf. That wasn't the case a year ago. Now that her life has been upended, she has to figure out how to carve out a new path for herself and navigate her way down it. Easier said than done.