Tell No Tales

Wasting Company Time Productions

Leo Quinn works for Better Place, the world leader in ghost removal, but they’re having some doubts about the ethics of their work. They’re building a device that should let them capture the voices of ghosts, to prove once and for all that Better Place needs to start treating spirits with the humanity they deserve – and to unravel some mysteries in the process. Tell No Tales is a serialised fiction podcast — to hear the story unfold, we recommend starting from episode one

  • 13 minutes 4 seconds
    Unfathomable Depths (A Listen Closely Tie-in)

    Fowler reporting for duty, as The Anglerfish makes its initial descent to newly discovered depths


    Transcript


    Unfathomable 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 here


    Fowler was played by Cloud Quinn, who you can also hear as Aiden's narrator in the Listen Closely audiobook. Find out more about him here

    Opening and closing themes composed by AMC. Find out more about AMC's fantastic show The Vesta Clinic here

    Written, sound designed, and produced by Leon Egan


    All other music sourced from Epidemic Sounds, SFX sourced from Soundsnap


    Content warnings: Extensive discussion of the ocean and deep sea, mention of night terrors, general feeling of claustrophobia through sound design

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    1 July 2025, 6:55 pm
  • 12 minutes 2 seconds
    The Night Market (A Listen Closely Tie-in)

    Rest, have a cup of tea, and allow The Merchant to show you the wonders they've collected


    Transcript


    The 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 here


    The 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 here

    Opening and closing themes composed by AMC. Find out more about AMC's fantastic show The Vesta Clinic here

    Written, sound designed, and produced by Leon Egan


    All other music sourced from Epidemic Sounds, SFX sourced from Epidemic Sounds, Soundsnap, and Freesound


    Content warnings: brief implied mention of death and grief for a romantic partner


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    30 June 2025, 4:36 pm
  • 2 minutes 43 seconds
    Updates and Announcements

    Updates, apologies, promises, and some exciting new (non-tnt) content coming very soon


    Transcript


    You 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 page


    Tickets and details to events:

    Liverpool (L1 Waterstones) 3rd July 2025, with Anna Zoe Quirke and Josh Silver

    London (The Common Press) 4th July 2025, with Lex Croucher, Dean Atta, and Lizze Huxley-Jones



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    29 June 2025, 8:16 pm
  • 1 minute 53 seconds
    Announcement - Delays to S2

    A brief hiatus announcement


    Transcript:


    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.

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    19 August 2024, 5:32 pm
  • 20 minutes 41 seconds
    S2 E16 - Love is Stored in the Carpet Burn

    Leo offers their friends a reunion and an introduction. Frank is far from pleased with Julia's new plan for the spirit plane problem.

    Content Warnings: Discussion of death and grief, Loss of a sibling, brief discussion of medical procedures, implied abuse from a parent.

    Transcript: https://tellnotalespod.com/transcripts/transcript-s2-e16-love-is-stored-in-the-carpet-burn/

    Written and produced by Leanne Egan. In this episode you heard the voices of Leanne Egan as Leo Quinn, Phil Thompson as Riley Matkins, Shannon Kelly as Julia Wilde, Kristian Lawrence as Noah Quinn, and Asher Amor-Train as Frank Williamson.

    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 Lumehill

    The inconveniently not public domain music Riley chose to listen to today was Day by Day, by mindme.

    Atmospheric music: Come Spring by Megan Wofford. Music and sound effects sourced from Epidemic Sound and Soundsnap.

    The conveniently public doman music Frank chose to listen to today was Mozart's Requiem - Lacrimosa. Performances sourced from musopen.org

    Art by Ana Balaci

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

    Distributed by Twin Strangers Productions

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    13 August 2024, 12:12 am
  • 25 minutes 34 seconds
    S2 E15 - Crafting Universes

    A spirit haunting a set of dice has more than one reason for sticking around. Julia's being helpful, but hasn't quite mastered Leo's art of non-confrontation.

    Content Warnings: Discussion of death and grief, discussion of murder, very brief allusions to blood, scalpels, and electro-shock therapy.

    Transcript: https://tellnotalespod.com/transcripts/transcript-s2-e15-crafting-universes/

    Written and produced by Leanne Egan. In this episode you heard the voices of Leanne Egan as Leo Quinn, Shannon Kelly as Julia Wilde, Saph the Something as Sam Michaels, Valentina Vinci as Paola Martelli, Asher Amor-Train as Frank Williamson, 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 Lumehill

    The conveniently public doman music Leo chose to listen to today was Debussy's Danse Profane and Vivaldi's Concerto 12 in B minor, op. 9. Performances sourced from musopen.org

    The inconveniently not public domain music Julia chose to listen to today was Told You So by softboy.

    Atmospheric music: Aurora by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen. Music and 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

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    29 July 2024, 8:11 pm
  • 21 minutes 57 seconds
    S2 E14 - Fixing Things

    Everything's going wrong all at once (again), but a friendly voice helps with anything, doesn't it?

    Content Warnings: Extensive Discussion of death, extensive discussion of gradual loss of ability, mention of grief and Loss of a sibling, Aggressive verbal confrontation including shouting and slamming doors.

    SFX Warnings: Dialogue panning (character pacing quickly for first 2 mins approx.)

    Transcript: https://tellnotalespod.com/transcripts/transcript-s2-e14-fixing-things/

    Written and produced by Leanne Egan. In this episode you heard the voices of Asher Amor-Train as Frank Williamson, Leanne Egan as Leo Quinn, Shannon Kelly as Julia Wilde, Phil Thompson as Riley Matkins, and Michaela Hook as Mickey Hart.

    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 Lumehill

    The conveniently public domain Leo chose to listen to today was Fauré's Élégie, Op. 24, Händel's Concerto grosso no. 4, HWV 322, and Scarlatti's Concerto grosso in F minor. Performances sourced from musopen.org

    Atmospheric music: Radial by Aerian. Music and 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

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    22 July 2024, 8:57 pm
  • 20 minutes 43 seconds
    S2 E13 - Sleep Walking

    Leo and Julia decompress after an intense evening of emotions, but are interrupted by a surprise visitor. It's probably nothing to do with spirits, right?

    Content Warnings: Mention of death and grief, mention of loss of a sibling, mention of panic attack, mention of illness and blood.

    SFX Warnings: Audio panning

    Transcript: https://tellnotalespod.com/transcripts/transcript-s2-e13-sleep-walking/

    Written and produced by Leanne Egan. In this episode you heard the voices of Leanne Egan as Leo Quinn, Shannon Kelly as Julia Wilde, Phil Thompson as Riley Matkins, and Ty Von as... well, you'll have to wait and see.

    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 Lumehill

    The conveniently public domain Leo chose to listen to today was Beethoven's Sonata No. 11, Op. 22 in B Flat - II and Chopin's Nocturne in C sharp minor 'Lento con gran espressione', B. 49 (Op. posth.). Performances sourced from musopen.org

    Atmospheric music: The Lost Island by DEX 1200. Music and 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

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    15 July 2024, 9:11 pm
  • 4 minutes 22 seconds
    S2 E12.5 - Be There

    Riley, Julia and Louisa get to work. Or, well, they were about to.

    Content Warnings: Overall themes of death and grief, Depiction of a character in intense emotional distress, loss of a sibling.

    Transcript: https://tellnotalespod.com/transcripts/transcript-s2-e12-5-be-there/

    Written and produced by Leanne Egan. In this episode you heard the voices of Josie Thomas as Louisa, Shannon Kelly as Julia, and Phil Thompson as Riley.

    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

    Atmospheric music: Shattered Illusions by Victor Lundberg. Music and 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

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    17 June 2024, 5:00 am
  • 20 minutes 38 seconds
    S2 E12 - Reunion

    However hard they try to hide it, all of Leo's work has been leading up to this.

    Content Warnings: Extensive discussion of death and grief, mention of cancer relapse, loss of a sibling, depiction of intense emotional distress.

    SFX Warnings: Loud noises (Clattering of objects being thrown in anger)

    Transcript: https://tellnotalespod.com/transcripts/transcript-s2-e12-reunion/

    Written and produced by Leanne Egan. In this episode you heard the voices of Leanne Egan as Leo Quinn, Asher Amor-Train as Frank Williamson, and Kristian Lawrence as Noah 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 Lumehill

    Atmospheric music: Life Beyond Us by Amaranth Cove, The Dandelion by Hanna Ekstrom, Heal With Me by Jay Vartonand, and Together We Rise by Philip Ayers. Music and 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

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    10 June 2024, 5:00 am
  • 5 minutes 35 seconds
    S2 E11.5 - Start of Something

    Louisa has a suggestion for Riley and Julia that could have massive implications for their work.

    Content Warnings: Overall themes of death and grief, extensive discussion of squatting and squatter's rights.

    Transcript: https://tellnotalespod.com/transcripts/transcript-s2-e11-5-start-of-something/

    Written and produced by Leanne Egan. In this episode you heard the voices of Josie Thomas as Louisa, Shannon Kelly as Julia, and Phil Thompson as Riley.

    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 inconveniently not public domain music that the activists chose to listen to today was Not Afraid to Stay by Headlund, Never Lived by the Highway by Isobelle Walton, and Dirty Knees by View Points. Music and 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.

    3 June 2024, 5:00 am
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