Tell No Tales – Details, episodes & analysis

A concept teaser for the brand new queer paranormal fiction podcast Tell No Tales, coming 2022.

Written and produced by Leanne Egan

Art by Ana Balaci

Tell No Tales theme by Lumehill

All other music and SFX from Epidemic Sound

Transcript can be found here

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Tell No Tales Episode 1, Not For Long

Leo discusses a new project they’re working on, and visits a ghost with some skin-crawling manifestations

Content Warnings: Discussion of violent murder, blood, maggots

Transcript: https://tellnotalespod.com/transcripts/transcript-s1-e1-not-for-long/

Written and produced by Leanne Egan. In this episode you heard the voice of Leanne Egan as Leo Quinn.

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At the start of this episode you heard a showcase for Dark Dice... Do you seek him? If so, find out more at https://darkdice.com/

Intro and outro music by Lumehill

The conveniently public domain music that Leo chose to listen to today was Vivaldi’s autumn, first movement and Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata No. 14 in C#Major, performances sourced from Musopen.org

Atmospheric music: Rise From the Shadows by Hampus Naeselius. This track and the sound effects were sourced from Epidemic Sound

Art by Ana Balaci

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Tell No Tales Episode 10, A Tale to Tell

Stephen finally gets to talk to his family.

Content Warnings: Discussion of death, grief, and mention of past suicidal ideation

Transcript: https://tellnotalespod.com/transcripts/transcript-s1-e10-a-tale-to-tell/

Written and produced by Leanne Egan. In this episode you heard the voices of Leanne Egan as Leo Quinn, Chris Caserini as Kara, and Cameron Gergett as Stephen

Intro and outro music by Lumehill

Sound effects were sourced from Epidemic Sound

Art by Ana Balaci

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Tell No Tales Episode 11, A Dozen or So Cats

Leo takes the recorder out for another run with the spirit of an old woman who haunts a cat sanctuary.

Content Warnings: Discussion of death and bereavement

Transcript: https://tellnotalespod.com/transcripts/transcript-s1-e11-a-dozen-or-so-cats/

Written and produced by Leanne Egan. In this episode you heard the voice of Leanne Egan as Leo Quinn, Phil Thompson as Riley Matkins, and Asher Amor-Train as Edna Miller

Intro and outro music by Lumehill

The conveniently public domain music that Leo chose to listen to today was Beethoven’s Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61 - III. performance sourced from Musopen.org

Atmospheric music: Simple Gestures by Yonder Dale. This track and the sound effects were sourced from Epidemic Sound

Art by Ana Balaci

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Tell No Tales Episode 12, Nothing Left

A woman who died by suicide in the 19th century offers more questions than answers

Content Warnings: Extensive discussion of suicide and suicidal ideation

Transcript: https://tellnotalespod.com/transcripts/transcript-s1-e12-nothing-left/

Written and produced by Leanne Egan. In this episode you heard the voice of Leanne Egan as Leo Quinn, Jess Kadow as Mary Barker, and Phil Thompson as Riley Matkins

Intro and outro music by Lumehill

The conveniently public domain music that Leo chose to listen to today was Chopin’s Waltz in B minor, Op. 69 no. 2, Schumann’s Scenes from Childhood, Op. 15 - VII. Dreaming/Reverie (Träumerei), Chopin’s Etude Op. 10, no. 6 in E flat minor - 'Lament’, and Chopin’s Polonaise in A flat major 'Heroic', Op. 53, performances sourced from Musopen.org

Atmospheric music: Fay in Mist by Magnus Ludvigsson. This track and the sound effects were sourced from Epidemic Sound

Art by Ana Balaci

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Tell No Tales Episode 13, Little Sea-Monster

Leo interviews a woman who haunts the pool where she spent Saturday mornings with her daughter.

Content Warnings: Discussion of bereavement, death of a parent

Transcript: https://tellnotalespod.com/transcripts/transcript-s1-e13-little-sea-monster/

Written and produced by Leanne Egan. In this episode you heard the voice of Leanne Egan as Leo Quinn, Sophia Leggett as Jackie Williams, Asher Amor-Train as Frank Williamson, and a mystery cast-member as the un-named spy.

Intro and outro music by Lumehill

The conveniently public domain music that Leo chose to listen to today was Beethoven’s Sonata No. 12 in A Flat Major, Op. 26 - II. Scherzo (Allegro molto), Schumann’s Three Romances, Op. 28 - II. Einfach, and Handel’s 'Ombra mai fu' from Serse, HWV. 40, performances sourced from Musopen.org

Atmospheric music: Oh Dear by Martin Landh. This track and the sound effects were sourced from Epidemic Sound

Art by Ana Balaci

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Tell No Tales Episode 14, Grave Consequences

Leo and Riley take another trip to Highgate Cemetery. Chaos ensues.

Content Warnings: Discussion of death

Transcript: https://tellnotalespod.com/transcripts/transcript-s1-e14-grave-consequences/

Written and produced by Leanne Egan. In this episode you heard the voice of Leanne Egan as Leo Quinn, Phil Thompson as Riley Matkins, and Ann Yu Engebretsen as Harriet Summers.

Intro and outro music by Lumehill

Sound effects and ambient tracks were sourced from Epidemic Sound

Art by Ana Balaci

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Tell No Tales Episode 15, Keep Learning

Leo interviews a girl who died before fulfilling her potential. Riley, meanwhile, learns some unpleasant information.

Content Warnings: Extensive discussion of depression and suicidal ideation

Transcript: https://tellnotalespod.com/transcripts/transcript-s1-e15-keep-learning/

Written and produced by Leanne Egan. In this episode you heard the voice of Leanne Egan as Leo Quinn, Michaela Hook as Layla Owens, and Phil Thompson as Riley Matkins.

Intro and outro music by Lumehill

The conveniently public domain music that Leo chose to listen to today was Handel’s Concerto Grosso no. 8, HWV 326 - VI. Allegro, Mozart’s Piano Sonata No. 13 in B-flat major, K. 333 / 315c, 2nd movement, and Bach’s Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 - 22 - Variatio 21 Canone alla Settima, performances sourced from Musopen.org

Sound effects were sourced from Epidemic Sound

Art by Ana Balaci

Find more info on our website tellnotalespod.com or at tellnotalespod on Tumblr or Twitter

For more info on Mx. Bad Luck, the trailer featured at the end of today’s episode, visit https://mxbadluck.carrd.co/ and find their transcript of the trailer at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r9oEZ2vXz_3PFqMr-KSYlp61w_AQLUZPOafevu0Ry44/edit

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Tell No Tales Episode 16, Happy Place

More questions arise regarding the Julia situation, but thankfully, Leo gets to interview a ghost in their happy place.

Content Warnings: Very brief discussion of a violent death.

Transcript: https://tellnotalespod.com/transcripts/transcript-s1-e16-happy-place/

Written and produced by Leanne Egan. In this episode you heard the voice of Leanne Egan as Leo Quinn, Phil Thompson as Riley Matkins, and Michaela Hook as Mickey Hart.

Intro and outro music by Lumehill.

The conveniently public domain music that Leo chose to listen to today was Chopin’s Etude Op. 10, no. 4 in C sharp minor, Mozart’s Piano Sonata no. 11, K. 331, and Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 19 in G Minor, Op. 49 No. 1, performances sourced from Musopen.org.

Sound effects were sourced from Epidemic Sound.

Art by Ana Balaci.

Find more info on our website tellnotalespod.com or at tellnotalespod on Tumblr or Twitter.

For more info on The Vesta Clinic, the trailer featured at the start of today’s episode, visit https://www.thevestaclinic.com/ and find their transcript of the trailer at https://www.thevestaclinic.com/episodes/trailer

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Tell No Tales Episode 17, Leave Me Be

Leo gets more new information than they bargained for while interviewing the ghost of a recluse who loved her plants

Content Warnings: Some discussion of death, mention of anxiety and agoraphobia

Transcript: https://tellnotalespod.com/transcripts/transcript-s1-e17-leave-me-be/

Written and produced by Leanne Egan. In this episode you heard the voices of Leanne Egan as Leo Quinn, Phil Thompson as Riley Matkins, Josie Thomas as Winona Haig, and Shannon Kelly as Julia Wilde.

Intro and outro music by Lumehill

The conveniently public domain music that Leo chose to listen to today was Grieg’s Anitra's Dance (Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 Op. 46) and Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No.3, Op.37, performances sourced from Musopen.org

Atmospheric music: Seeking the Divine (Instruments only) by Edward Joe Myers. This track and sound effects were sourced from Epidemic Sound

Art by Ana Balaci

Find more info on our website tellnotalespod.com or at tellnotalespod on Tumblr or Twitter

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