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

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/1N_nzhVYRTbVylGkN6oer4moNlGx_dN08/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="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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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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Episode 47 Teaser: Interview, Nico Weber
DEC 17, 2025
Episode 47 Teaser: Interview, Nico Weber
<p>Erstwhile assassin turned ally Nico Weber responds to Cassius's questions between missions.</p> <p>Directed &amp; Produced by Rowan Odom</p> <p>Written by Ty Von</p> <p>Edited by Rowan Odom</p> <p>Rae Witte as Nico Weber</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: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ua9c3rWYEX8P2XmCZlm9_wuDJis_KWUH/view?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow">Google Docs</a></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>Mentions of: Death, gods, firearms, suicide</p> <p>Music distortion</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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S5E46 - Syntax 46: Hope for Revenge
OCT 30, 2025
S5E46 - Syntax 46: Hope for Revenge
<p>Syntax's fifth and final season begins with the first part of Silas Caldwell's last audio logs, detailing his past headlong chase, with Elizabeth and Nico, into the Depths following the trail of Richardson and Beckett. The rest will be played throughout the season, but in the present, Cassius finalizes their plan to hunt down clues about the nature of their enemy, or enemies...</p> <p>Created &amp; Produced by Rowan Odom Written by Ty Von Ty Von as Silas Caldwell Sage Phung as Cassius Thatcher Morgie Bee as Elizabeth Bellanger Kaila Crockett as Evelyn Vaux Joe Cliff Thompson as Steve Beckett Rae Witte as Nico Weber Rhys Lawton as Nicholas Thatcher Elijah Harper as Lief Hanson Asher Amor-Train as Finley Adams Momo as Yvara Patrick Langner as Nyrtu Tatiana Gefter as Kaya Syntax Logo by Anthony Crockett</p> <p>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 <a href="https://www.broadlyepi.com/syntax/" rel="nofollow">broadlyepi.com/syntax</a>.</p> <p>World Anvil, 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</a> <a href="https://www.worldanvil.com/?c=syntax" rel="nofollow">using this link</a> or use code syntax 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/1P8cZdJ4lehbUs2fmqumIGlnXv4CysaY9/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="http://twinstrangersproductions.com" rel="nofollow">twinstrangersproductions.com</a> <strong>Contact Us:</strong> [email protected] <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> <strong>Patreon:</strong> <a href="https://patreon.com/twinstrangersproductions" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/twinstrangersproductions</a> <strong>Reddit:</strong> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/syntaxpod" rel="nofollow">reddit.com/r/syntaxpod</a> <strong>Tumblr:</strong> <a href="https://twinstrangersp.tumblr.com/" rel="nofollow">twinstrangersp.tumblr.com</a></p> <p><strong>Content Warnings:</strong> Mentions of: Others being buried in rock slides, death, religion, religious sacrifice, fires Explosions Landslide Gunshots Panning Audio Wails and Howling Explicit Language Loud/Surprising Noises Heavy breathing Panic/Anxiety Attacks</p> <p>Music provided by <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/5OeyUCCmEb7KOyvYSHFWGk?si=YfqwsakPTGyUOf9SeAmbOg" rel="nofollow">N0n-B1nary. Check out their music on Spotify.</a></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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