Tell No Tales

A concept teaser for the brand new queer paranormal fiction podcast Tell No Tales, coming 2022.Written and produced by Leanne EganArt by Ana BalaciTell No Tales theme by LumehillAll other music and SFX from Epidemic SoundTranscript can be found here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tell No Tales Q&A! We answer some questions about the characters and the process, plus a tentative update on season two’s timeline This session was hosted by Leanne Egan (writer, producer, and voice of Leo), Asher-Amor Train (voice of Frank, Edna, and Jeremy), and Shannon Kelly (voice of Julia) Transcript: https://tellnotalespod.com/transcripts/transcript-bonus-case-le2201-qa/ —————————————— Thanks to everyone who sent in questions: AMC, creator of The Vesta Clinic: https://www.thevestaclinic.com/ (Twitter: @vestaclinicpod Tumblr: vestaclinicpod.tumblr.com)Melvis at danielpowell.tumblr.com, (The Dead Don’t Bite on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3c658Fq8dLruslxwlfbbH6?si=f3f7b89e660b4dcc)Phoe, creator of The Aberrant Report: https://www.theaberrantreport.com/ (Twitter: @Aberrant_Report Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/theaberrantreport)Lou, creator of The Pantaloon Society: https://cytochromehear.wordpress.com/home/pantaloon/ (Twitter: @pantaloonsoc) —————————————— Art by Ana Balaci Find more info on our website tellnotalespod.com or at tellnotalespod on Tumblr or Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Season 2 crowdfund is now live! (and has been for almost two weeks, sorry about the delay in getting this announcement out)Find the campaign on Indiegogo here, or for a copyable link, here: https://igg.me/at/tellnotalespodFollow us on Twitter and Tumblr (@tellnotalespod on both) for updates on the campaign, cast announcements, and more!TranscriptCover art by Ana BalaciTheme song by Lumehill Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leo sets out to save the work Christmas party, but finds the fate of a somewhat unconventional relationship in their hands.Content Warnings: Discussion of death, loss of a partnerTranscript: https://tellnotalespod.com/transcript-bonus-unfinished-businessAndrew, B'jolanth, and their backstories and dynamics were so much fun to work with, all based on concepts provided by Citrus Jr. Script and production by Leanne Egan. In this episode you heard the voices of Asher Amor-Train as Andrew Prie, and Leanne Egan as Leo Quinn.Intro and outro music by Lumehill The conveniently festive music that Leo chose to listen to today was Carol of the Bells (Traditional), God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Piano Version) by Half Giant, and A Christmas Miracle by One Man Quartet. The Atmospheric music during Andrew's story was The Birds Will Sing for Us by Staffan Carlén.All music and sound effects were sourced from Epidemic SoundArt by Ana BalaciFind more info on our website tellnotalespod.com (new website!) or at tellnotalespod on Tumblr or Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A speed-run of the events of season one (except the term "speed-run" may have been a little optimistic)This recap is by no means mandatory listening. This is for those of you who, like me, prefer to have a refresher of every plot-relevant detail of the story before diving into a new season. And when I say every plot relevant detail, it seems I really do mean it. For obvious reasons, spoiler warning for literally the entirety of season one.Content Warnings: General themes of death and grief throughout; very brief mentions of blood, death by car crash, death by gas explosion, loss of a parent, loss of a friend, loss of a partner; brief description of a violent physical attack and a character's resultant experience of trauma; discussion of grief and loss of a sibling; SFX of dripping blood (2:44-2:59), gunshot (12:12); portrayal of emotional manipulation and blackmail.Transcript: https://tellnotalespod.com/transcripts/transcript-bonus-s1-recap/Written and produced by Leanne Egan. In this recap you heard clips of performances by Phil Thompson, Cameron Gergett, Michaela Hook, Sophia Leggett, Asher Amor-Train, Shannon Kelly, Jess Kadow, Josie Thomas, and Lauren Keller.Intro and outro music by LumehillClassical music sourced from MusopenVivaldi's Violin Concerto in F major, RV 293 'Autumn' - I. Allegro (John Harrison),Beethoven's Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61 - III. Rondo_ Allegro (European Archive),Purcell's Distressed Innocence, Z.577 (Carl Pini, John Tunnell, Anthony Pini and Harold Lester),Purcell's Abdelazer, Z. 570 (Denis Stevens).Atmospheric music sourced from Epidemic Sound:They Are Here - Duke HerringtonDecently Perfect - Jay VartonSimple Gestures - Yonder DaleTwilight Mystery - Marten MosesNothing to Be Scared Of - KikoruHostages in Love - Hampus NaeseliusThe Divine - Edgar HoppArt by Ana BalaciFind more info on our website https://tellnotalespod.com or at tellnotalespod on Tumblr or Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An announcement!Transcript: https://tellnotalespod.com/transcripts/transcript-twin-ghosts-strange-tales-a-tsp-network-announcement/ Find out more about Twin Strangers on their website https://twinstrangersproductions.com or at @TwinStrangersP on Tumblr or TwitterIntro and outro music by LumehillArt by Ana BalaciFind more info on our website tellnotalespod.com or at @tellnotalespod on Tumblr or Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leo wants a day off. Frank has other ideas. [The title and description of this episode has been edited since its release - this bonus episode was originally released as S2 E7 for maximum April Foolishness] SFX Warnings: Eating sounds (brief crunching at 2:11 and 2:31, and swallowing at 2:38), intermittent bleeping (between 11:25 and 11:40). Content Warnings: Creepy dolls, some light-hearted physical violence, and completely and utter foolery throughout.. Transcript: https://tellnotalespod.com/transcripts/transcript-s2-e7-a-day-where-nothing-weird-happens Written and produced by Leanne Egan. In this episode you heard the voices of Asher Amor-Train, Leanne Egan, and Phil Thompson. Twin Strangers Productions is partly sponsored by World Anvil, the leading tool for creatives of all varieties. To support TSP and get 51% OFF of a yearly World Anvil subscription, click here (link: https://worldanvil.com/?c=tnt) or use the promo code tnt at checkout. Twin Strangers Productions is partly sponsored by BroadlyEpi, a rapidly growing repository of information and education about public health and epidemiology. To find more information and support Tell No Tales, go to https://www.broadlyepi.com/tsp/ Intro and outro music by Lumehill The conveniently public domain music that Leo and Frank chose to listen to today was Grieg's In the Hall of the Mountain King, Tchaikovsky's Waltz of the Flowers, Tchaikovsky's Romeo & Juliet, Rimsky-Korsakov's Flight of the Bumblebee, and Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique, Op. 14, 3. Scene aux Champs. Performance sourced from Musopen.org Sound effects sourced from Epidemic Sound and Soundsnap. Art by Ana Balaci Find more info on our website tellnotalespod.com or at @tellnotalespod on Tumblr or Twitter Distributed by Twin Strangers Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A brief hiatus announcement <u>Transcript:</u> Hi everyone, Leanne here with an update on S2’s schedule. Since the mid-season break, our episode uploads have been a bit more erratic than I’d have liked. This has been for a few reasons, the combination of my debut novel launching last month, along with a few difficult situations in my personal life, and some new surprise deadlines that I need to meet in order to keep creating full-time. All of which has taken a harder hit on my health than I was expecting. So, I’ve decided to place Tell No Tales on a temporary hiatus. Nothing too extreme, you’ll be hearing from us again soon enough, but just long enough to make sure than once we’ve got the ball rolling again, you be able to enjoy the rest of the season with no interruptions. It’s a tough call, because I am SO excited for the remainder of this season, and I cannot wait for everyone to hear it. Our cast have all completed their performances brilliantly, so these delays are entirely on my end. But in my struggle to edit the audio and the transcripts on time, I’ve felt the quality slipping, which isn’t fair to myself, to our talented cast, or to you as listeners. I couldn’t have asked for a more lovely group of listeners, and I do want to thank everyone for your patience and understanding this last month or so. I promise the story to come will be worth the wait. Until then, thank you to everyone who has shared kind words and support for this show. It means the world. Thank you for listening. And remember, the dead don’t bite. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Updates, apologies, promises, and some exciting new (non-tnt) content coming very soonTranscriptYou can pre-order (or buy, if you're listening to this more than a few days after it was posted) Listen Closely here or at any of the external links on the pageTickets and details to events:Liverpool (L1 Waterstones) 3rd July 2025, with Anna Zoe Quirke and Josh SilverLondon (The Common Press) 4th July 2025, with Lex Croucher, Dean Atta, and Lizze Huxley-Jones Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rest, have a cup of tea, and allow The Merchant to show you the wonders they've collectedTranscriptThe Night Market is a fictional audio drama that forms the basis of my upcoming YA rom com, LISTEN CLOSELY. You can read about many more of The Merchant's wares in the book, which you can buy or pre-order here on the Harper Collins website, or from any of the bookseller links found on the page, or pre-save the audiobook on Spotify hereThe Merchant was played by Maggie Bain, who you can also hear as Jude's narrator in the Listen Closely audiobook. Find out more about them hereOpening and closing themes composed by AMC. Find out more about AMC's fantastic show The Vesta Clinic hereWritten, sound designed, and produced by Leon EganAll other music sourced from Epidemic Sounds, SFX sourced from Epidemic Sounds, Soundsnap, and FreesoundContent warnings: brief implied mention of death and grief for a romantic partner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fowler reporting for duty, as The Anglerfish makes its initial descent to newly discovered depthsTranscriptUnfathomable Depths is a fictional audio drama that features in my upcoming YA rom com, LISTEN CLOSELY. You can read about many more of Fowler's exploits in the book, which you can buy or pre-order here on the Harper Collins website, or from any of the bookseller links found on the page, or pre-save the audiobook on Spotify hereFowler was played by Cloud Quinn, who you can also hear as Aiden's narrator in the Listen Closely audiobook. Find out more about him hereOpening and closing themes composed by AMC. Find out more about AMC's fantastic show The Vesta Clinic hereWritten, sound designed, and produced by Leon EganAll other music sourced from Epidemic Sounds, SFX sourced from SoundsnapContent warnings: Extensive discussion of the ocean and deep sea, mention of night terrors, general feeling of claustrophobia through sound design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi everyone, Leon here, writer and producer of Tell No Tales, voice of Leo Quinn, and finally, after almost two years, the bearer of good news! Tell No Tales will be returning on Monday 4th May (shortly after its 4th birthday!), and will continue releasing weekly on Mondays for the remaining nine episodes of season two. The teaser you’re listening to now contains clips from the next four episodes, and there’s so much more to come.  I want to apologise again for the delay and to say just how much I appreciate the kind words and patience from those of you who have reached out to me during the hiatus. The last two years have been an absolute onslaught of unexpected turns in my life, some good, some bad, and it turns out trying to make it as a full-time author is not for the faint of heart (who would’ve guessed?). I also want to say, unequivocally, that these delays were entirely on my end. The actors who worked on this season were absolutely fantastic, and sent in their lines long before season two started releasing. It was the sound design and production elements, both tasks that are solely my responsibility, that caused the hiatus to go on for as long as it did. But the last thing I wanted to do was to risk ending the hiatus too soon, and eventually finding myself back in the same position where I was unable to keep up with the weekly releases. I’m now finally confident that I can release the rest of the season to the best of my ability with no further interruptions, so thank you all again for bearing with me while I worked towards that.  Finally, I’m aware that it’s been a long time since S2E16 was released, which is why I’m announcing this now, a month in advance. If you need time to re-listen and refresh your memory, now is the time to do it. But if you’d rather not, we’ve posted a little re-cap on our tumblr of the story so far. If you haven’t caught up yet, proceed with caution. Spoilers abound. I have missed making this show more than I can say, and I’m so excited to share the rest of this story with you. See you next month, and remember: the dead don’t bite (yet). This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Tell No Tales Episode 1, Not For LongLeo discusses a new project they’re working on, and visits a ghost with some skin-crawling manifestationsContent Warnings: Discussion of violent murder, blood, maggotsTranscript: 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.Twin Strangers Productions is partly sponsored by World Anvil, the leading tool for creatives of all varieties. To support TSP and get 51% OFF of a yearly World Anvil subscription, click here (link: https://worldanvil.com/?c=tnt) or use the promo code tnt at checkout.Twin Strangers Productions is partly sponsored by BroadlyEpi, a rapidly growing repository of information and education about public health and epidemiology. To find more information and support Tell No Tales, go to https://www.broadlyepi.com/tsp/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 LumehillThe 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.orgAtmospheric music: Rise From the Shadows by Hampus Naeselius. This track and the sound effects were sourced from Epidemic SoundArt by Ana BalaciFind more info on our website tellnotalespod.com or at tellnotalespod on Tumblr or Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tell No Tales Episode 2, Close CallLeo visits the spirit of a woman who haunts the maternity wing of a hospital, but their timing isn’t great.Content Warnings: Discussion of death in childbirth, bereavement, threats of violenceTranscript: https://tellnotalespod.com/transcripts/transcript-s1-e2-close-call/Written and produced by Leanne Egan. In this episode you heard the voices of Leanne Egan as Leo Quinn and Phil Thompson as Riley Matkins.Twin Strangers Productions is partly sponsored by World Anvil, the leading tool for creatives of all varieties. To support TSP and get 51% OFF of a yearly World Anvil subscription, click here (link: https://worldanvil.com/?c=tnt) or use the promo code tnt at checkout.Twin Strangers Productions is partly sponsored by BroadlyEpi, a rapidly growing repository of information and education about public health and epidemiology. To find more information and support Tell No Tales, go to https://www.broadlyepi.com/tsp/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 LumehillThe conveniently public domain music that Leo chose to listen to today was Chopin’s Nocturne in B major, Op. 9 no. 3, Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suite no. 1, Aase's Death, and Bach’s The Musical Offering, performances sourced from Musopen.orgAtmospheric music: Orcus by Lennon Hutton. This track and the sound effects were sourced from Epidemic SoundArt by Ana BalaciFind more info on our website tellnotalespod.com or at tellnotalespod on Tumblr or Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tell No Tales Episode 3, Part of the FamilyLeo visits a spirit who found a new family in the afterlife, and breaks some ground in the processContent Warnings: Discussion of death, grief, and homophobiaTranscript: https://tellnotalespod.com/transcripts/transcript-s1-e3-part-of-the-family/Written and produced by Leanne Egan. In this episode you heard the voices of Leanne Egan as Leo Quinn and Phil Thompson as Riley Matkins.Twin Strangers Productions is partly sponsored by World Anvil, the leading tool for creatives of all varieties. To support TSP and get 51% OFF of a yearly World Anvil subscription, click here (link: https://worldanvil.com/?c=tnt) or use the promo code tnt at checkout.Twin Strangers Productions is partly sponsored by BroadlyEpi, a rapidly growing repository of information and education about public health and epidemiology. To find more information and support Tell No Tales, go to https://www.broadlyepi.com/tsp/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 LumehillThe conveniently public domain music that Leo chose to listen to today was Bach’s Goldberg Variations, variation nine, Bach’s The Well Tempered Clavier, Book 1, Prelude in Fugue No. 1, and Schubert’s Fantasie in C MajorSound effects from Epidemic SoundArt by Ana BalaciFind more info on our website tellnotalespod.com or at tellnotalespod on Tumblr or Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tell No Tales Episode 4, Mortui Non MordenA hungover Leo makes a trip to Highgate Cemetery expecting an easy visit, and getting very much… not that.Content Warnings: Dripping blood sfx, death, and some potentially startling whooshing sfxTranscript: https://tellnotalespod.com/transcripts/transcript-s1-e4-mortui-non-morden/Written and produced by Leanne Egan. In this episode you heard the voice of Leanne Egan as Leo QuinnTwin Strangers Productions is partly sponsored by World Anvil, the leading tool for creatives of all varieties. To support TSP and get 51% OFF of a yearly World Anvil subscription, click here (link: https://worldanvil.com/?c=tnt) or use the promo code tnt at checkout.Twin Strangers Productions is partly sponsored by BroadlyEpi, a rapidly growing repository of information and education about public health and epidemiology. To find more information and support Tell No Tales, go to https://www.broadlyepi.com/tsp/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 LumehillThe conveniently public domain music that Leo chose to listen to today was Chopin’s Nocturne in C minor, Op. 48 no. 1Sound effects from Epidemic SoundArt by Ana BalaciFind more info on our website tellnotalespod.com or at tellnotalespod on Tumblr or Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tell No Tales Episode 5, Eat The RichA spirit haunting a family home in Hampstead proves that not all ghosts stick around for noble reasonsContent Warnings: Discussion of death, mention of spiders, extensive discussion of fire and smokeTranscript: https://tellnotalespod.com/transcripts/transcript-s1-e5-eat-the-rich/Written and produced by Leanne Egan. In this episode you heard the voice of Leanne Egan as Leo QuinnTwin Strangers Productions is partly sponsored by World Anvil, the leading tool for creatives of all varieties. To support TSP and get 51% OFF of a yearly World Anvil subscription, click here (link: https://worldanvil.com/?c=tnt) or use the promo code tnt at checkout.Twin Strangers Productions is partly sponsored by BroadlyEpi, a rapidly growing repository of information and education about public health and epidemiology. To find more information and support Tell No Tales, go to https://www.broadlyepi.com/tsp/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 LumehillThe conveniently public domain music that Leo chose to listen to today was Strauss’s Violin Sonata op.18, II, and Chopin’s Etude Op. 10, no. 11 in E flat major, performances sourced from Musopen.orgAtmospheric music: Ceres by Lennon Hutton. This track and the sound effects were sourced from Epidemic SoundArt by Ana BalaciFind more info on our website tellnotalespod.com or at tellnotalespod on Tumblr or Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tell No Tales Episode 6, A VisitingLeo’s trip back home results in something of a one-sided heart-to-heart.Content Warnings: Discussion of griefTranscript: https://tellnotalespod.com/transcripts/transcript-s1-e6-a-visiting/Written and produced by Leanne Egan. In this episode you heard the voice of Leanne Egan as Leo Quinn.Twin Strangers Productions is partly sponsored by World Anvil, the leading tool for creatives of all varieties. To support TSP and get 51% OFF of a yearly World Anvil subscription, click here (link: https://worldanvil.com/?c=tnt) or use the promo code tnt at checkout.Twin Strangers Productions is partly sponsored by BroadlyEpi, a rapidly growing repository of information and education about public health and epidemiology. To find more information and support Tell No Tales, go to https://www.broadlyepi.com/tsp/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 LumehillThe conveniently public domain music that Leo chose to listen to today was Handel’s Concerto Grosso no. 1, HWV 319, performance sourced from Musopen.orgSound effects were sourced from Epidemic SoundArt by Ana BalaciFind more info on our website tellnotalespod.com or at tellnotalespod on Tumblr or Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tell No Tales Episode 7, RelivingNot all spirits, it seems, are harmless. Not all risks are worth taking.Content Warnings: Violent physical attack, body horror, and PTSDTranscript: https://tellnotalespod.com/transcripts/transcript-s1-e7-reliving/Written and produced by Leanne Egan. In this episode you heard the voice of Leanne Egan as Leo Quinn and Phil Thompson as Riley MatkinsIntro and outro music by LumehillThe conveniently public domain music that Leo chose to listen to today was Strauss’s ‘The Blue Danube’ Op. 314 and Chopin’s Preludes, Op. 28 - No. 2 'Presentiment of death', performances sourced from Musopen.orgAtmospheric music: Decently Perfect by Jay Varton. This track and the sound effects were sourced from Epidemic SoundArt by Ana BalaciFind more info on our website tellnotalespod.com or at tellnotalespod on Tumblr or Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tell No Tales Episode 8, Back on the HorseLeo’s still struggling, but Riley’s here to help. Or, well, help might be a strong word.Content Warnings: Descriptions of death of a young girl by hypothermia, discussion of animals in pain, PTSDTranscript: https://tellnotalespod.com/transcripts/transcript-s1-e8-back-on-the-horse/Written and produced by Leanne Egan. In this episode you heard the voice of Leanne Egan as Leo Quinn and Phil Thompson as Riley Matkins, with additional voice work by Sophia LeggettIntro and outro music by LumehillThe conveniently public domain music that Leo chose to listen to today was Mozart’s Piano Sonata no. 16 'Facile', K. 545 - II. Andante and Borodin’s String Quartet No. 1 in A Major - II. Andante con moto, performances sourced from Musopen.orgSound effects were sourced from Epidemic SoundArt by Ana BalaciFind more info on our website tellnotalespod.com or at tellnotalespod on Tumblr or Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.