Syntax
Syntax

Syntax

Twin Strangers Productions

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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. This show is a full cast audio drama, and has adult themes and horror settings. Made by Twin Strangers Productions. Hosted by Pinecast

Recent Episodes

Syntax: Completely Serious April Fool's Special
APR 1, 2026
Syntax: Completely Serious April Fool's Special
<p>In this COMPLETELY SERIOUS and CANON episode of Syntax, Silas finds himself on Gaia. Hijinks ensue.</p> <p>Created &amp; Produced by Rowan Odom</p> <p>Written by Ty Von</p> <p>Ty Von as Silas Caldwell</p> <p>Sage Phung as Cassius Thatcher</p> <p>Morgie Bee as Elizabeth Bellanger</p> <p>Joe Cliff Thompson as Steve Beckett</p> <p>Rae Witte as Nico Weber</p> <p>Additional Voices: Gage Odom, Rowan Odom</p> <p>Syntax Logo by Anthony Crockett</p> <p>Transcripts are available on our website. Direct link: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Rf601hXkGktnkAbMLC-4uh7KvAoUrLGB/view?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow">Google Docs</a></p> <p><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://syntaxpodcast.org" rel="nofollow">syntaxpodcast.org</a><a href="https://syntaxpodcast.org/)," rel="nofollow">,</a> <a href="https://twinstrangersproductions.com" rel="nofollow">twinstrangersproductions.com</a></p> <p><strong>Contact Us:</strong> <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="nofollow">[email protected]</a></p> <p><strong>Bluesky</strong>: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/twinstrangersp.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">@twinstrangersp</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/syntaxpod.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">@syntaxpod</a></p> <p><strong>Patreon:</strong> <a href="https://patreon.com/twinstrangersproductions" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/twinstrangersproductions</a></p> <p><strong>Reddit:</strong> <a href="https://reddit.com/r/syntaxpod" rel="nofollow">reddit.com/r/syntaxpod</a></p> <p><strong>Tumblr:</strong> <a href="https://twinstrangersp.tumblr.com" rel="nofollow">twinstrangersp.tumblr.com</a></p> <p><strong>Content Warnings:</strong></p> <p>Mentions of: Nightmares, linguist entrapment, coffeeboss.</p> <p>Loud Noises</p> <p>Screaming</p> <p>Foul Language</p> <p>Fowl Language</p> <p>Mild Copyright Infringement (pls don't sue us)</p> <p>Little Green Men from Mars</p> <p>The Wrong People Falling In Love Which Makes the Authors Very Angry (jk ship whoever</p> <p>you want)</p> <p>Women in Male Dominated Fields</p> <p>SFX from Soundsnap and Soundly</p> <p>Music: <em>Dark Bar</em> by softsuicide; <em>Time of My Life</em> by JMHBM; <em>Fate</em> by ShadowsAndEchoes; <em>Crazy Chase</em> by Grand_Projects; <em>The World's a Stage</em> by Tenellus</p> <p>Syntax by Twin Strangers Productions LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.</p> <p>Support Syntax by contributing to their tip jar: <a href="https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/syntax" rel="payment nofollow">https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/syntax</a></p> <p>This podcast is powered by <a href="https://pinecast.com" rel="nofollow">Pinecast</a>.</p>
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FEED DROP: [REDACTED] S1E1: False Start (Part 1)
MAR 6, 2026
FEED DROP: [REDACTED] S1E1: False Start (Part 1)
<p>Hello, Breachers! We thank you for your extreme patience in Season 5 -- we are steadily working and making sure we can get more of our final season uploaded to you! In the meantime, please have a feed drop from some of our audiodrama friends, and check our [REDACTED] if you're looking for some fun listening!</p> <p>Introducing <strong>[REDACTED]</strong>; from Athan (The Grotto) and Jamie Petronis <em>(The Cellar Letters)</em></p> <p>Following the death of his twin, failing actor Jacob Kane assumes his late-brother’s life in hopes of a fresh start. Instead of finding stability, Jacob finds himself working within The [REDACTED] Unit, a covert agency tasked with containing impossible creatures and phenomena. As he becomes entangled with paranormal forces and secret agendas, Jacob begins to discover a sense of belonging in a place he never expected.</p> <p>Equal parts horror and workplace satire, [REDACTED] takes inspiration from late 90s &amp; early 2000s television like procedural monster-of-the-week shows X-files &amp; Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and the classic ensemble banter of Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Psych.</p> <p>Visit our website: <a href="https://theredactedunit.com/" rel="nofollow">https://theredactedunit.com/</a></p> <p>Join the discussion: <a href="http://theredactedunit.com/discord" rel="nofollow">http://theredactedunit.com/discord</a></p> <p><strong>[REDACTED] S1E1: False Start (Part 1)</strong></p> <p>Jacob Kane makes a big life change</p> <p><strong>Starring:</strong></p> <p><strong>Jamie Petronis</strong> as Jacob Kane</p> <p><strong>Athan</strong> as Eli Reyes</p> <p><strong>Dan Morris</strong> as The Strict Producer</p> <p><strong>Jeffrey Reddick</strong> as The Anxious Screenwriter</p> <p><strong>Karen Neat</strong> as Server</p> <p><strong>James Spurney</strong> as Phil (Landlord)</p> <p><strong>Nathan Lundsford</strong> as Jordan Kane</p> <p><strong>Harlan Guthrie</strong> as ■■■</p> <p><strong>Zoe D. Lee</strong> as ■■■■■</p> <p><strong>Ben Akira Spencer</strong> as Officer</p> <p><strong>Ioana Adascalitei</strong> as Jody (Paramedic)</p> <p><strong>General Show Warnings</strong></p> <p>Recurring themes of violence and peril, horror, death and grief, sudden &amp; unsettling audio, use of weapons, secret-police/cover-ups, strong language.</p>
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S5E48 - Syntax 48: I am Forever
FEB 19, 2026
S5E48 - Syntax 48: I am Forever
<p>Silas and Elizabeth manage to outrace VINCULA to Depth Four, where there is a bittersweet reunion. Silas explains the rules of &quot;Bugcala&quot;, setting the stage for Cassius's explorations in the present - which continue apace, but not without some surprising developments.</p> <p>Created &amp; Produced by Rowan Odom</p> <p>Written by Ty Von</p> <p>Ty Von as Silas Caldwell</p> <p>Sage Phung as Cassius Thatcher</p> <p>Morgie Bee as Elizabeth Bellanger</p> <p>Kaila Crockett as Evelyn Vaux</p> <p>Renee' Helsel as June Dawson</p> <p>Joe Cliff Thompson as Steve Beckett &amp; Krag</p> <p>Rae Witte as Nico Weber</p> <p>Rhys Lawton as Nicholas Thatcher</p> <p>Elijah Harper as Lief Hanson</p> <p>Asher Amor-Train as Finley Adams</p> <p>Momo as Yvara</p> <p>Patrick Langner as Nyrtu</p> <p>Audrey Martin as Lysila</p> <p>Additional Voices: Gage Odom, Rowan Odom, Marvin Sohl, Adam Robinson, Nikki Onto</p> <p>Syntax Logo by Anthony Crockett</p> <p>A huge thank you to our sponsors for this season:</p> <p><strong>BroadlyEpi</strong>, a rapidly growing repository of information and education about public health and epidemiology. To find more information and support Syntax, go to <a href="https://broadlyepi.com/syntax." rel="nofollow">broadlyepi.com/syntax.</a></p> <p><strong>World Anvil</strong>, the leading website for world building tools that help create the setting of your dreams. Go to <a href="https://worldanvil.com" rel="nofollow">worldanvil.com</a> <a href="https://www.worldanvil.com/?c=syntax" rel="nofollow">using this link</a> or use code <em><strong>syntax</strong></em> to get 51% OFF an annual subscription!</p> <p>Transcripts are available on our website. Direct link: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/12JWWbsbA6TeRutGLwI_jIrCqXu8XjJiD/view?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow">Google Docs</a></p> <p><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://syntaxpodcast.org" rel="nofollow">syntaxpodcast.org</a><a href="https://syntaxpodcast.org/)," rel="nofollow">,</a> <a href="https://twinstrangersproductions.com" rel="nofollow">twinstrangersproductions.com</a></p> <p><strong>Contact Us:</strong> <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="nofollow">[email protected]</a></p> <p><strong>Bluesky</strong>: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/twinstrangersp.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">@twinstrangersp</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/syntaxpod.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">@syntaxpod</a></p> <p><strong>Patreon:</strong> <a href="https://patreon.com/twinstrangersproductions" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/twinstrangersproductions</a></p> <p><strong>Reddit:</strong> <a href="https://reddit.com/r/syntaxpod" rel="nofollow">reddit.com/r/syntaxpod</a></p> <p><strong>Tumblr:</strong> <a href="https://twinstrangersp.tumblr.com" rel="nofollow">twinstrangersp.tumblr.com</a></p> <p><strong>Content Warnings:</strong></p> <p>Mentions of: Worms, insects, gods, religious sacrifice, graves, larvae, disease, parental abuse, radiation poisoning, mind alteration</p> <p>Homicide</p> <p>Firearms (Discharging/Noises)</p> <p>Death</p> <p>Noises of pain/discomfort (heavy breathing, grunts, crying, etc)</p> <p>Panning audio</p> <p>Droning ambiances/buzzing audio</p> <p>Memory loss</p> <p>Distorted audio</p> <p>Physical injuries/violence</p> <p>Loud/Sudden noises</p> <p>Explicit language</p> <p>Earthquakes</p> <p>SFX from Soundsnap and Soundly</p> <p>Syntax by Twin Strangers Productions LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.</p> <p>Support Syntax by contributing to their tip jar: <a href="https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/syntax" rel="payment nofollow">https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/syntax</a></p> <p>This podcast is powered by <a href="https://pinecast.com" rel="nofollow">Pinecast</a>.</p>
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59 MIN
Syntax Episode 48 Teaser: Interview, Nicholas Thatcher
FEB 18, 2026
Syntax Episode 48 Teaser: Interview, Nicholas Thatcher
<p>As Cassius's interviews continue, their father, Nicholas Thatcher, can't help but notice he's been left out. He acquires their recorder and amends this oversight.</p> <p>Directed &amp; Produced by Rowan Odom</p> <p>Written by Ty Von</p> <p>Edited by Rowan Odom</p> <p>Rhys Lawton as Nicholas Thatcher</p> <p>Sage Phung as Cassius Thatcher</p> <p>Syntax Logo by Anthony Crockett</p> <p>Transcripts <a href="https://syntaxpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow">are available on our website</a>. Direct link: Google Doc<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gk0pk9BKi0yEYdrs_dtUbVOj124LPP4m/view?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow">Google Docs</a>s</p> <p><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://syntaxpodcast.org" rel="nofollow">https://syntaxpodcast.org</a><strong>;</strong><a href="https://twinstrangersproductions.com" rel="nofollow">https://twinstrangersproductions.com</a></p> <p><strong>Contact Us:</strong><a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="nofollow">mailto:[email protected]</a></p> <p><strong>Patreon:</strong><a href="https://patreon.com/twinstrangersproductions" rel="nofollow">https://patreon.com/twinstrangersproductions</a></p> <p><strong>Bluesky:</strong> <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/twinstrangersp.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">https://bsky.app/profile/twinstrangersp.bsky.social</a><strong>;</strong><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/syntaxpod.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">https://bsky.app/profile/syntaxpod.bsky.social</a></p> <p><strong>Reddit:</strong><a href="https://reddit.com/r/syntaxpod" rel="nofollow">https://reddit.com/r/syntaxpod</a></p> <p><strong>Tumblr:</strong><a href="https://twinstrangersp.tumblr.com" rel="nofollow">https://twinstrangersp.tumblr.com</a></p> <p><strong>Content Warnings:</strong></p> <p>Overbearing parental presence</p> <p>SFX Provided by <a href="https://Soundsnap.org" rel="nofollow">Soundsnap.org</a>, Soundly</p> <p>Syntax by Twin Strangers Productions is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.</p> <p>Support Syntax by contributing to their tip jar: <a href="https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/syntax" rel="payment nofollow">https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/syntax</a></p> <p>This podcast is powered by <a href="https://pinecast.com" rel="nofollow">Pinecast</a>.</p>
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S5E47 - Syntax 47: Head in the Sand
DEC 18, 2025
S5E47 - Syntax 47: Head in the Sand
<p>Silas' past journey reaches Depth Three, Necropolis, where Beckett's attempts at delaying Nico pay off as his lead grows. Presently, Elizabeth reckons with the consequences of her actions saving the others from the previous adventure, finding opportunity couched in fresh danger. Nico makes an astonishing suggestion for their next destination.</p> <p>Created &amp; Produced by Rowan Odom</p> <p>Written by Ty Von</p> <p>Ty Von as Silas Caldwell</p> <p>Sage Phung as Cassius Thatcher</p> <p>Morgie Bee as Elizabeth Bellanger</p> <p>Kaila Crockett as Evelyn Vaux</p> <p>Joe Cliff Thompson as Steve Beckett</p> <p>Rae Witte as Nico Weber</p> <p>Rhys Lawton as Nicholas Thatcher</p> <p>Elijah Harper as Lief Hanson</p> <p>Asher Amor-Train as Finley Adams</p> <p>Momo as Yvara</p> <p>Tatiana Gefter as Kaya</p> <p>Additional Voices: Gage Odom, Louis Wolf, Landon Whisnant</p> <p>Syntax Logo by Anthony Crockett</p> <p>A huge thank you to our sponsors for this season:</p> <p><strong>BroadlyEpi</strong>, a rapidly growing repository of information and education about public health and epidemiology. To find more information and support Syntax, go to <a href="https://www.broadlyepi.com/syntax/" rel="nofollow">broadlyepi.com/syntax</a>.</p> <p><strong>World Anvil</strong>, the leading website for world building tools that help create the setting of your dreams. Go to <a href="https://www.worldanvil.com/?c=syntax" rel="nofollow">worldanvil.com using this link</a> or use code <em><strong>syntax</strong></em> to get 51% OFF an annual subscription!</p> <p>Transcripts are available on our website. Direct link: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UWGZo11xnAMFDpqTJZrC-3WTyn6HRVVe/view?usp=drive_link" rel="nofollow">Google Docs</a></p> <p><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://syntaxpodcast.org/" rel="nofollow">syntaxpodcast.org</a><a href="https://syntaxpodcast.org/)," rel="nofollow">,</a> <a href="http://twinstrangersproductions.com" rel="nofollow">twinstrangersproductions.com</a></p> <p><strong>Contact Us:</strong> <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="nofollow">[email protected]</a></p> <p><strong>Bluesky</strong>: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/twinstrangersp.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">@twinstrangersp</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/syntaxpod.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">@syntaxpod</a></p> <p><strong>Patreon:</strong> <a href="https://patreon.com/twinstrangersproductions" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/twinstrangersproductions</a></p> <p><strong>Reddit:</strong> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/syntaxpod" rel="nofollow">reddit.com/r/syntaxpod</a></p> <p><strong>Tumblr:</strong> <a href="https://twinstrangersp.tumblr.com" rel="nofollow">twinstrangersp.tumblr.com</a></p> <p><strong>Content Warnings:</strong></p> <p>Mentions of: Death, ghosts, knives, killing, firearms</p> <p>Wails and Howling</p> <p>Loud/Surprising Noises</p> <p>Animal Roars, Grunts, Shrieks</p> <p>Panning Audio</p> <p>Earthquakes, Landslides</p> <p>Explicit Language</p> <p>Heavy Breathing, Gasps</p> <p>Heartbeat</p> <p>Droning Audio</p> <p>Chanting</p> <p>SFX from Soundsnap and Soundly</p> <p>Syntax by Twin Strangers Productions LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.</p> <p>Support Syntax by contributing to their tip jar: <a href="https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/syntax" rel="payment nofollow">https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/syntax</a></p> <p>This podcast is powered by <a href="https://pinecast.com" rel="nofollow">Pinecast</a>.</p>
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