47 episodes
Syntax Twin Strangers Productions
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4.4 • 47 Ratings
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A science fiction, horror audio drama podcast that follows Silas Caldwell, a linguist, who finds himself employed by VINCULA, a biotech company with an unearthly set of artifacts in their possession. Alongside a team of scientists and explorers, Silas plunges into the world beyond the Breach, and is touched by terrors beyond his wildest dreams.
Website: syntaxpodcast.com
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Syntax 37: We're Gonna Be Fine, Right?
Cassius encounters a new (old?) face. June and Evelyn discuss their slim hope for Alpha's return, while Beckett prepares measures to retrieve the team. The Breachers are fully cut off from Yanus... Are there any survivors, and what chance do they have?
Directed & Produced by Rowan Odom
Written by Ty Von
Edited by Rowan Odom
Ty Von as Silas Caldwell
Sage Phung as Cassius Thatcher
Morgie Bee as Elizabeth Bellanger
Jules Christine as Alyx Yard
Kaila Crockett as Evelyn Vaux
Renee' Helsel as June Dawson
Joe Cliff Thompson as Steve Beckett
Rae Witte as Nico Weber
Rhys Lawton as Nicholas Thatcher
Elijah Harper as Guard Voice (Leif Hanson)
M. Molder as Yvara
Syntax Logo by Anthony Crockett
Transcripts are available on our website. Direct link: Google Docs
A huge thank you to our sponsors for this season:
BroadlyEpi, a rapidly growing repository of information and education about public health and epidemiology. To find more information and support Syntax, go to https://www.broadlyepi.com/syntax/.
World Anvil, the leading website for world building tools that help create the setting of your dreams. Go to https://worldanvil.com/?c=syntax and use code syntax to get 51% OFF an annual subscription!
Website: syntaxpodcast.com
Contact Us: twinstrangersproductions@gmail.com
Patreon: patreon.com/twinstrangersproductions
Twitter: twitter.com/twinstrangersp
Reddit: reddit.com/r/syntaxpod
Tumblr: twinstrangersp.tumblr.com
Content Warnings:
Mentions of: auditory hallucinations, visual hallucinations, death, illness, comatose state, nightmares, drowning, weapons, injuries, amnesia, parental abuse, religion, murder, dehydration, parasites, body horror, cryptid creatures, insects, bifurcation
Explicit language
Loud noises
Panning audio/dialogue
Whispered dialogue
Modulated dialogue
Physical violence/fighting
Shouted arguments
Droning ambience/noises
Sounds of crying, struggle, heavy breathing, exertion, screaming
Slight misophonia: quiet drinking, coughing/choking
Tranced like state
SFX Provided by Soundsnap.org
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Syntax 38: Still Hope
With Silas freed from his coma, Alpha discusses their situation and prepares for next steps. Silas catches up with the Breachers, to varying degrees of success. Then, they explore the Depth in search of more Wardstones.
Directed & Produced by Rowan Odom
Written by Ty Von
Edited by Rowan Odom
Ty Von as Silas Caldwell
Sage Phung as Cassius Thatcher
Morgie Bee as Elizabeth Bellanger
Jules Christine as Alyx Yard
M. Molder as Yvara
Syntax Logo by Anthony Crockett
Transcripts are available on our website. Direct link: Google Docs
A huge thank you to our sponsors for this season:
BroadlyEpi, a rapidly growing repository of information and education about public health and epidemiology. To find more information and support Syntax, go to https://www.broadlyepi.com/syntax/.
World Anvil, the leading website for world building tools that help create the setting of your dreams. Go to https://worldanvil.com/?c=syntax and use code syntax to get 51% OFF an annual subscription!
Website: syntaxpodcast.com
Contact Us: twinstrangersproductions@gmail.com
Patreon: patreon.com/twinstrangersproductions
Twitter: twitter.com/twinstrangersp
Reddit: reddit.com/r/syntaxpod
Tumblr: twinstrangersp.tumblr.com
Content Warnings:
Mentions of: death, homicide, fainting, religion, nightmares, cryptids, insects (locusts, beetles), mind reading, starvation, dehydration, emaciation, auditory hallucinations, physical violence, frogs, mind control, worms, aliens, darkness, lygophobia, claustrophobia
Misophonia: droning ambiences, sine waves (vibrations), insect buzzing, yawning,
Explicit language
Panning audio/dialogue
Whispered dialogue
Sounds of exertion, pain, crying, and struggle
Memory loss/amnesia
Shouted arguments
Screaming
Bodily/Sensory transformation
Eulogies
Caves/Underground areas
Monosyllabic speaking
Sudden noises/dialogue
Echoing dialogue
SFX Provided by Soundsnap.org
Syntax by Twin Strangers Productions LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
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Syntax 28: It Starts With You
After the events of Episode 27, Alpha team awaits a verdict from Yanus command. Cassius's position is at risk, and Alpha must make some tough decisions in order to protect them.
Links to our social media and transcripts below.
Directed & Produced by Stella "Rowan" Odom
Written by Ty Von
Edited by Stella "Rowan" Odom
Ty Von as Silas Caldwell
Beth Sage Phung as Cassius Thatcher
Morgie Bee as Elizabeth Bellanger
Jules Christine as Alyx Yard
Elgin Smith as Jeremiah Woods
Renee' Helsel as June Dawson
Kaila Crockett as Miss Evelyn Vaux
Joe Cliff Thompson as Steve Beckett
Stella "Rowan" Odom as Elora (Upsilon Team Lead)
Additional Voices provided by M. Molder
Syntax Logo by Anthony Crockett
Transcripts are available on our website. Direct link: Google Docs
Syntax is partly brought to you by BroadlyEpi, a rapidly growing repository of information and education about public health and epidemiology. To find more information and support Syntax, go to https://www.broadlyepi.com/syntax/.
Website: syntaxpodcast.com
Contact Us: twinstrangersproductions@gmail.com
Patreon: patreon.com/twinstrangersproductions
Twitter: twitter.com/twinstrangersp
Reddit: reddit.com/r/syntaxpod
Tumblr: twinstrangersp.tumblr.com
Content Warnings:
Mentions of: death, kidnapping, war, spiders, insects, worms, suicide, injury, partial blindness
Explicit language
Loud noises
Whispered/altered dialogue
Sounds of exertion and crying
Shouting/Screaming
Slight misophonia (light sipping, blowing nose)
Uncanny valley
Puppets
SFX Provided by Soundsnap.org
Syntax by Twin Strangers Productions LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
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Syntax 29: So Mixed Up
Silas vents his frustrations while the team explore Depth Five. Vaux has some information to share with June. And finally, Alpha's exploration goes out on a knife's edge.
Links to our social media and transcripts below.
Directed & Produced by Stella "Rowan" Odom
Written by Ty Von
Edited by Stella "Rowan" Odom
Ty Von as Silas Caldwell
Beth Sage Phung as Cassius Thatcher
Morgie Bee as Elizabeth Bellanger
Jules Christine as Alyx Yard
Elgin Smith as Jeremiah Woods
Renee' Helsel as June Dawson
Kaila Crockett as Miss Evelyn Vaux
Joe Cliff Thompson as Steve Beckett
Stella "Rowan" Odom as Elora (Upsilon Team Lead)
Saph the Something as Moss (Echo Team Lead)
Additional Voices provided by M. Molder
Syntax Logo by Anthony Crockett
Transcripts are available on our website. Direct link: Google Docs
Syntax is partly brought to you by BroadlyEpi, a rapidly growing repository of information and education about public health and epidemiology. To find more information and support Syntax, go to https://www.broadlyepi.com/syntax/.
Website: syntaxpodcast.com
Contact Us: twinstrangersproductions@gmail.com
Patreon: patreon.com/twinstrangersproductions
Twitter: twitter.com/twinstrangersp
Reddit: reddit.com/r/syntaxpod
Tumblr: twinstrangersp.tumblr.com
Content Warnings:
Mentions of: homicide, medieval torture, death, species extinction, religion, worms, fungus, injury, claustrophobia, nyctophobia
Misophonia: discordant strings, sharpening metal
Explicit language
Loud Noises
Sounds of exertion/heavy breathing/crying
Creature noises
Modulated voices
Panning audio
Whispered dialogue
Puppets
Uncanny valley
Destruction of property
Cutting noises
SFX Provided by Soundsnap.org
Syntax by Twin Strangers Productions LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
Syntax 30: Wish for More
The Breachers argue about their next move, then Silas continues with his translation. Alpha team begins their sweep of Asratu, looking for the key to Breach Six.
Links to our social media and transcripts below.
Directed & Produced by Stella "Rowan" Odom
Written by Ty Von
Edited by Stella "Rowan" Odom
Ty Von as Silas Caldwell
Beth Sage Phung as Cassius Thatcher
Morgie Bee as Elizabeth Bellanger
Jules Christine as Alyx Yard
Additional Voices provided by M. Molder
Syntax Logo by Anthony Crockett
Transcripts are available on our website. Direct link: Google Docs
Syntax is partly brought to you by BroadlyEpi, a rapidly growing repository of information and education about public health and epidemiology. To find more information and support Syntax, go to https://www.broadlyepi.com/syntax/.
Website: syntaxpodcast.com
Contact Us: twinstrangersproductions@gmail.com
Patreon: patreon.com/twinstrangersproductions
Twitter: twitter.com/twinstrangersp
Reddit: reddit.com/r/syntaxpod
Tumblr: twinstrangersp.tumblr.com
Content Warnings:
Mentions of: religion, death, worms, parasites, ocean, hallucinations, bugs, natural disasters, puppets, knives, species extinction, nightmares
Misophonia: ocean waves, footsteps, drowning, firearms (loading), coughing/choking, audio vibrations (deep sine waves), discordant music, light snoring
Extreme claustrophobia
Loud noises
Explicit language
Nyctophobia
Panning audio
Distorted audio/dialogue
Whispered dialogue
Depiction of a panic attack/hyperventilating
Sounds of exertion/heavy breathing/crying/pain
Screaming
Cryptid creatures
Uncanny valley
Drowning breaths/struggling
Entrapment
SFX Provided by Soundsnap.org
Syntax by Twin Strangers Productions LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
Syntax 31: Know the Depths
Silas relays his experience from the previous episode to the rest of Alpha team, and they set off on a new path to find the key to the next Breach. Back at Yanus, Vaux and June gather more information, and have a reunion with Alpha.
Links to our social media and transcripts below.
Directed & Produced by Stella "Rowan" Odom
Written by Ty Von
Edited by Stella "Rowan" Odom
Ty Von as Silas Caldwell
Beth Sage Phung as Cassius Thatcher
Morgie Bee as Elizabeth Bellanger
Jules Christine as Alyx Yard
Elgin Smith as Jeremiah Woods
Renee' Helsel as June Dawson
Kaila Crockett as Miss Evelyn Vaux
Joe Cliff Thompson as Steve Beckett
Syntax Logo by Anthony Crockett
Transcripts are available on our website. Direct link: Google Docs
Syntax is partly brought to you by BroadlyEpi, a rapidly growing repository of information and education about public health and epidemiology. To find more information and support Syntax, go to https://www.broadlyepi.com/syntax/.
Website: syntaxpodcast.com
Contact Us: twinstrangersproductions@gmail.com
Patreon: patreon.com/twinstrangersproductions
Twitter: twitter.com/twinstrangersp
Reddit: reddit.com/r/syntaxpod
Tumblr: twinstrangersp.tumblr.com
Content Warnings:
Mentions of: psychosis, nightmares, auditory/visual hallucinations, religion, deities, death, paranoia, darkness, nyctophobia, statues, underwater creatures, cryptid creatures, significant blood loss, prosthetics, capital punishment, antipsychotic medication, drowning, murder, memory loss
Misophonia: ocean waves, muffled noises, grinding metal, deep droning audio, discordant music, coughing/choking
Explicit language
Loud noises
Sounds of ragged/heavy breathing, pain, crying, screaming, exertion
Squishing sounds
Whispered/Muffled dialogue
Graphic violence (amputation)
Bodily injury
Uncanny valley/mimicry/puppets
Vibrating audio (sine waves)
Gore noises (slicing flesh, blood dripping, bone sawing/crunching, stabbing, ripping cloth, squelching)
Distorted screaming/audio
Hypnosis
Depiction of anxiety
Psychiatric hospital
Fainting
Firearms SFX
SFX Provided by Soundsnap.org
Syntax by Twin Strangers Productions LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Customer Reviews
Disappointing - great for putting you to sleep
Premise is good and voice actors have wonderful voices, but the script is so bad. Author needs a good editor. People don't say things like "there was a light and it's colour was blue-green" and "I set it upon" they say "it had a blue-green light" and "I put it on". One actor speaks in a southern drawl for no good reason and throws in stock phrases like "don't mind me" totally out of context. And for an inexplicable reason does the main character's chores. There's an unhealthy dynamic there - Black women clean up after white men - both physically and emotionally? With a good editor the episodes might be half the length with far more drama and realism. So unfortunate because there is a potentially good story buried here.
Wasted Idea
The premise of the podcast is good, but there is almost no action or suspense in the story line. I’ve given this podcast 12 episodes so far but it been one soliloquy after another with no real plot development. This is slow and plodding and doesn’t really seem to be building to anything.
World building, wonderful characters, lots of mystery!
So addictive! An amazing cast with spooky stories of how each character wound up at the mysterious and fascinating Vincula. The world building and creature profiles are fantastic. I loved the descriptions of everything encountered. Super high stakes and you never know who is going to make it out okay in any given situation. Excellent sound design, story, writing, and acting.