Burnout – Details, episodes & analysis

Welcome to our trailer for Burnout, a new science fiction audio drama series written by Lewis Carter with Emily Inkpen and produced by Alternative Stories. In this trailer you can hear Ethan Reid as Theo Miztli Rose as IRIS Alexander Broad as Alfie Tiffany Clare as The Envoy Emily Inkpen as Jess Tom McEnery as Anton Chris Gregory as Taj Bran Burnout will be launching on this channel in March 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this preview episode of Burnout creator and chief writer Lewis Carter, director, actor and co-writer Emily Inkpen and producer and co-director Chris Gregory discuss the show and what listeners can expect from it. Along the way we hear excerpts from upcoming episodes and our trailer. You can find out more about Burnout by visiting our website https://www.burnoutpod.com/ And you can follow the show on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/burnout.pod/ Episode one of Burnout along with our Prologue Episode on Friday 14th March wherever you listen to podcasts.  Please find the show in your favourite podcast app, subscribe and rate / review the show here https://pod.link/1798982875 Burnout is created by Lewis Carter and written by Lewis Carter and Emily Inkpen It is directed by Emily Inkpen and Chris Gregory In the excerpts from Burnout in this episode you heard Miztli Rose as IRIS Ethan Reid as Theo Alexander Broad as Alfie Tiffany Clare as The Mediator Charlie Richards as The Other Emily Inkpen as Jess Chris Gregory as Taj Bran Tom McEnery as Anton Tomasz Clark as McCreedy With other voices played by members of the cast Burnout is recorded at Orpheus Studio in London by Richard Campbell Production, sound design and editing are by Chris Gregory The original music score for Burnout is written by Chris Gregory Our closing theme “Dolores” is by Charlotte Carpenter Our production company is Alternative Stories https://alternativestories.com/ Charlotte Carpenter is the composer and performer of our brilliant closing theme "Dolores". Charlotte is a musician and songwriter from the English Midlands and you can find out more about her and listen to and buy her music (including “Dolores”) via her website www.charlottecarpentermusic.com  You can also follow Charlotte on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ccarpentermusic/ Burnout is free to listen to but not free to make. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast you can Support the show here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A friendly game of cards turns into a nightmare for Theo Bazerov in the opening episode of Burnout by Lewis Carter Episode 1 of Burnout "Before The Devil Knows You're Dead" was written by Lewis Carter Burnout is created by Lewis Carter and written by Lewis Carter and Emily Inkpen It is directed by Emily Inkpen and Chris Gregory In this episode you can hear: Ethan Reid as Theo Miztli Rose as IRIS Chris Gregory as Taj Bran Emily Inkpen as Jess Tom McEnery as Anton Tomasz Clark as McCreedy  Alexander Broad as Alfie Richard Campbell as “Hostile”  Other voices were played by the cast The music playing in the bar in this episode was by The Lokeys and used with permission https://www.instagram.com/lokeysband/ Burnout is created by Lewis Carter and written by Lewis Carter and Emily Inkpen It is directed by Emily Inkpen and Chris GregoryBurnout is recorded at Orpheus Studio in London by Richard Campbell Production, sound design and editing are by Chris Gregory The original music score for Burnout is written by Chris Gregory Our closing theme “Dolores” is by Charlotte Carpenter Our production company is Alternative Stories https://alternativestories.com/ You can find out more about Burnout by visiting our website https://www.burnoutpod.com/ And you can follow the show on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/burnout.pod/ Please find the show in your favourite podcast app, subscribe and rate / review the show here https://pod.link/1798982875 Charlotte Carpenter is the composer and performer of our brilliant closing theme "Dolores". Charlotte is a musician and songwriter from the English Midlands and you can find out more about her and listen to and buy her music (including “Dolores”) via her website www.charlottecarpentermusic.com  You can also follow Charlotte on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ccarpentermusic/ Burnout is free to listen to but not free to make. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast you can Support the show here Trigger warnings for this episode Language Violence Threats of violence Kidnap / abduction Imprisonment Drug use Car accident Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In an underground laboratory within Taj Clan HQ, Caleb is working around the clock on a top secret project. But progress is slow and even Caleb's sef-help tapes aren't giving him the answers he needs. Burnout is created by Lewis Carter and written by Lewis Carter and Emily Inkpen It is directed by Emily Inkpen and Chris Gregory "Self Help" features Miztli Rose as IRIS Charlie Richards as Caleb Emily Inkpen as the voice of the self help tape and Chris Gregory as the ZG race commentator Burnout is recorded at Orpheus Studio in London by Richard Campbell Production, sound design and editing are by Chris Gregory The original music score for Burnout is written by Chris Gregory Our closing theme “Dolores” is by Charlotte Carpenter You can find out more about Burnout by visiting our website https://www.burnoutpod.com/ And you can follow the show on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/burnout.pod Please find the show in your favourite podcast app, subscribe and rate / review the show here https://pod.link/1798982875 Our production company is Alternative Stories https://alternativestories.com/ Charlotte Carpenter is the composer and performer of our brilliant closing theme "Dolores". Charlotte is a musician and songwriter from the English Midlands and you can find out more about her and listen to and buy her music (including “Dolores”) via her website www.charlottecarpentermusic.com  You can also follow Charlotte on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ccarpentermusic/ Burnout is free to listen to but not free to make. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast you can Support the show here Trigger warnings in this episode Language Implied threats of violence Imprisonment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Theo remains imprisoned in Alfie’s bunker whilst IRIS is strangely absent in the second episode of our cyberpunk thriller Burnout by Lewis Carter Burnout is created by Lewis Carter and written by Lewis Carter and Emily Inkpen It is directed by Emily Inkpen and Chris Gregory   In the excerpts from Burnout in this episode you heard    Miztli Rose as IRIS Ethan Reid as Theo Alexander Broad as Alfie Tiffany Clare as The Mediator Charlie Richards as The Other Nic Lamont as the Nezabukov Hit Squad Leader With other voices played by members of the cast   Burnout is recorded at Orpheus Studio in London by Richard Campbell Production, sound design and editing are by Chris Gregory The original music score for Burnout is written by Chris Gregory Our closing theme “Dolores” is by Charlotte Carpenter Our production company is Alternative Stories https://alternativestories.com/   You can find out more about Burnout by visiting our website https://www.burnoutpod.com/ And you can follow the show on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/burnout.pod/ Please find the show in your favourite podcast app, subscribe and rate / review the show here https://pod.link/1798982875     Charlotte Carpenter is the composer and performer of our brilliant closing theme "Dolores". Charlotte is a musician and songwriter from the English Midlands and you can find out more about her and listen to and buy her music (including “Dolores”) via her website www.charlottecarpentermusic.com You can also follow Charlotte on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ccarpentermusic/   Burnout is free to listen to but not free to make. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast you can Support the show here Trigger warnings for this episode Language Violence Threats of violence Kidnap / abduction Imprisonment Drug use Car accident Vomit Graphic depictions of injury Graphic depictions of military action Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our first interlude of season one IRIS finds herself paying another unexpected visit to the Envoy Void You can find out more about Burnout by visiting our website https://www.burnoutpod.com/ And you can follow the show on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/burnout.pod/ Episode one of Burnout along with our Prologue Episode on Friday 14th March wherever you listen to podcasts.  Please find the show in your favourite podcast app, subscribe and rate / review the show here https://pod.link/1798982875 Burnout is created by Lewis Carter and written by Lewis Carter and Emily Inkpen It is directed by Emily Inkpen and Chris Gregory In the excerpts from Burnout in this episode you heard Miztli Rose as IRIS Tiffany Clare as The Mediator Charlie Richards as The Other Ethan Reid as Theo With other voices played by members of the cast Burnout is recorded at Orpheus Studio in London by Richard “Orpheus” Campbell Production, sound design and editing are by Chris Gregory The original music score for Burnout is written by Chris Gregory Our closing theme “Dolores” is by Charlotte Carpenter Our production company is Alternative Stories https://alternativestories.com/ Charlotte Carpenter is the composer and performer of our brilliant closing theme "Dolores". Charlotte is a musician and songwriter from the English Midlands and you can find out more about her and listen to and buy her music (including “Dolores”) via her website www.charlottecarpentermusic.com  You can also follow Charlotte on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ccarpentermusic/ Burnout is free to listen to but not free to make. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast you can Support the show here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alfie is arriving at the track for a day watching ZG racing but his trip is about business rather than pleasure. Who is the mysterious Carla Borg and what is the real purpose of Alfie's visit? In Interlude 2: “A Day At The Races” by Lewis Carter you heard: Alexander Broad as Alfie Tiffany Clare as Carla Borg Alfredo Mudie Smart as Banks Chris Gregory as “soldier” Other voices are played by members of the cast Burnout is created by Lewis Carter and written by Lewis Carter and Emily Inkpen It is directed by Emily Inkpen and Chris Gregory Burnout is recorded at Orpheus Studio in London by Richard “Orpheus” Campbell Production, sound design and editing are by Chris Gregory The original music score for Burnout is written by Chris Gregory Our closing theme “Dolores” is by Charlotte Carpenter Our production company is Alternative Stories https://alternativestories.com/ You can find out more about Burnout by visiting our website https://www.burnoutpod.com/ And you can follow the show on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/burnout.pod/ Charlotte Carpenter is the composer and performer of our brilliant closing theme "Dolores". Charlotte is a musician and songwriter from the English Midlands and you can find out more about her and listen to and buy her music (including “Dolores”) via her website www.charlottecarpentermusic.com  You can also follow Charlotte on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ccarpentermusic/ Burnout is free to listen to but not free to make. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast you can Support the show here   Trigger Warnings Language Threats Explosions Terrorist activity Violence Death Peril Coercion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Theo and IRIS get nearer to Zero Grav HQ it's time to visit a local bar for some important information. Episode 4: “Drink heavily With Locals Whenever Possible” was written by Lewis Carter and directed by Chris Gregory and Emily Inkpen.   Burnout is created by Lewis Carter and written by Lewis Carter and Emily Inkpen   In this episode you heard:   Ethan Reid as Theo   Miztli Rose as IRIS   Alexander Broad as ‘Local’   Emily Inkpen as Jess   Chris Gregory as ‘Barman’   Lewis Carter as Frank   Alex White as The Dealer   And Tiffany Clare as The Mediator   Other voices were played by the cast.   Burnout is recorded at Orpheus Studio in London by Richard “Orpheus” Campbell Production, sound design and editing are by Chris Gregory The original music score for Burnout is written by Chris Gregory Our closing theme “Dolores” is by Charlotte Carpenter Our production company is Alternative Stories https://alternativestories.com/ The diegetic music in this episode is performed by The Lo Keys https://open.spotify.com/artist/1KDQnTGDX7DKJ0nldg8Oqy?si=sZru9H6KSYeVk4ZgN_icrg You can find out more about Burnout by visiting our website https://www.burnoutpod.com/ And you can follow the show on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/burnout.pod/ Please find the show in your favourite podcast app, subscribe and rate / review the show here https://pod.link/1798982875 Charlotte Carpenter is the composer and performer of our brilliant closing theme "Dolores". Charlotte is a musician and songwriter from the English Midlands and you can find out more about her and listen to and buy her music (including “Dolores”) via her website www.charlottecarpentermusic.com  You can also follow Charlotte on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ccarpentermusic/ Burnout is free to listen to but not free to make. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast you can Support the show here   Trigger Warnings Language Violence Threats of violence Kidnap / abduction Imprisonment Drug use Car accident Vomit Graphic depictions of injury Graphic depictions of military action Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Theo and IRIS are getting closer to Zero-Grav HQ but it looks like someone is on their tail. Episode 3: “It’s only a Rivalry When you Don’t Win” was written by Emily Inkpen and directed by Chris Gregory and Emily Inkpen.   Burnout is created by Lewis Carter and written by Lewis Carter and Emily Inkpen   In this episode you heard:   Ethan Reid as Theo   Miztli Rose as IRIS   Chris Gregory as Taj Bran   Emily Inkpen as Jess   Charlie Richards as Caleb   And Derek Valen as Alvarez   Other voices were played by members of the cast.   Burnout is directed by Emily Inkpen and Chris Gregory It is recorded at Orpheus Studio in London by Richard “Orpheus” Campbell Production, sound design and editing are by Chris Gregory The original music score for Burnout is written by Chris Gregory Our closing theme “Dolores” is by Charlotte Carpenter Our production company is Alternative Stories https://alternativestories.com/ You can find out more about Burnout by visiting our website https://www.burnoutpod.com/ And you can follow the show on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/burnout.pod/ Please find the show in your favourite podcast app, subscribe and rate / review the show here https://pod.link/1798982875 Charlotte Carpenter is the composer and performer of our brilliant closing theme "Dolores". Charlotte is a musician and songwriter from the English Midlands and you can find out more about her and listen to and buy her music (including “Dolores”) via her website www.charlottecarpentermusic.com  You can also follow Charlotte on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ccarpentermusic/ Burnout is free to listen to but not free to make. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast you can Support the show here Trigger Warnings Language Violence Threats of violence Kidnap / abduction Imprisonment Drug use Car accident Vomit Graphic depictions of injury Graphic depictions of military action Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At Han's Auto Services Jess has some unexpected and unwelcome visitors. Interlude 3: “There's More Than One Way To Escape A Snake Pit" ” was written by Emily Inkpen and directed by Chris Gregory and Emily Inkpen.   Burnout is created by Lewis Carter and written by Lewis Carter and Emily Inkpen   In this episode you heard:     Emily Inkpen as Jess   Chris Gregory as Taj Bran Tom McEnery as Anton Tomasz Clark as McCreedy    and Charlie Richards as Caleb   Other voices were played by the cast.     Burnout is recorded at Orpheus Studio in London by Richard “Orpheus” Campbell Production, sound design and editing are by Chris Gregory The original music score for Burnout is written by Chris Gregory Our closing theme “Dolores” is by Charlotte Carpenter Our production company is Alternative Stories https://alternativestories.com/ You can find out more about Burnout by visiting our website https://www.burnoutpod.com/ And you can follow the show on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/burnout.pod/ Please find the show in your favourite podcast app, subscribe and rate / review the show here https://pod.link/1798982875 Charlotte Carpenter is the composer and performer of our brilliant closing theme "Dolores". Charlotte is a musician and songwriter from the English Midlands and you can find out more about her and listen to and buy her music (including “Dolores”) via her website www.charlottecarpentermusic.com  You can also follow Charlotte on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ccarpentermusic/ Burnout is free to listen to but not free to make. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast you can Support the show here    Trigger Warnings Language Violence Threats of violence Kidnap / abduction Imprisonment Drug use Car accident Vomit Graphic depictions of injury Graphic depictions of military action Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices