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Eskew by Episode: Reflection, Leakage, Bug

In which we offer commentary, anecdotes & random thoughts on every episode of I Am In Eskew.

Follow along with us as we go!


Episode 17: Reflection

Lost and alone on the streets of Eskew, David strays into double trouble.

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I Am in Eskew 27: Breakout

Help comes for David from an unexpected quarter.

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Content Warning: Mild body horror (end).

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I Am in Eskew 26: Outbreak

A group of friends are brought together by their concern about a growing building development.

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Content Warning:  Scenes of self-mutilation and graphic violence (middle to end).

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I Am in Eskew 29: Victory

As David and Riyo make their ascent, Eskew finds new worlds to conquer.

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Content Warning: Mild-to-moderate body horror (middle, end)

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I Am in Eskew 28: Belonging

Riyo goes home. 

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Content Warning: Unhappy relationships

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I Am in Eskew 30: The Boy Who Saw Cracks in the World

An unexpected return. The story changes. Our heroes part ways.

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Content Warning: some upsetting scenes

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The Silt Verses Chapter 21: episode commentary

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In one of the previous commentaries, I mentioned that Atlanta was a show that we’d really been looking up to, and one of the things I really admire about Atlanta is the incredible confidence it has to cut away to a set of side characters (or entirely fresh characters) for a standalone episode that still ties back to the wider narrative and themes.

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The Silt Verses Chapter 21: ad-free release

Hi, wonderful people - please enjoy The Silt Verses Chapter 21! The transcript can be found right here. 

This episode stars Daphne Nitsuga, JV Hampton Van-Sant, Sarah Griffin, Sena Bryer and Oliver Smith. (It also features additional voices from James J Harringman, Tanja Milojevic, Lucille Valentine, Cole Weavers and Calder Dougherty.)

With thanks to Kiri Wolff and Clay Scarber...

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The Silt Verses Chapter 21 - extra-early early release

Surprise! 

Somehow, everything was ready ahead of time so as a little treat please enjoy an extra-early day-early release of The Silt Verses Chapter 21. 

Hope you enjoy it!

This episode stars Daphne Nitsuga, JV Hampton Van-Sant, Sarah Griffin, Sena Bryer and Oliver Smith. (It also features additional voices from James J Harringman, Tanja Milojevic, Lucille Valentine, Cole Weavers and Calder Dougherty.)

This episode also features scenes of intense body horror ...

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The Immeasurable Apotheosis Of Sid Wright: Episode 1

In which the Prophet of Sleep experiences a crisis of faith.


Starring David S Dear and Muna Hussen

Written by Jon Ware

Production and sound design by Muna Hussen


TRANSCRIPT

We hear a cassette player whirr into life.

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I Am in Eskew 23: Mindfulness

Centre yourself and regain your sense of inner calm, drifting away into a state of focused, mindful peace with the first volume of this nine-tape collection.
(Volumes II-IX not included.)

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Content Warning: None

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I Am in Eskew 22: Ingratitude

David adjusts with some difficulty to a new arrival. 

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Content Warning: Implied child death and child abandonment (middle and end)

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I Am in Eskew 24: Festivity

David begins an enjoyable exploration of Eskovian history - but finds himself getting drawn into a dangerous creative rivalry.

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Content Warning: One scene of violence and mass death by burning (end)

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I Am in Eskew 25 - Melody

Working together, David and Riyo strike a triumphant blow against Eskew.

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Content Warning: One scene of mild body horror (the end)

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I Am in Eskew 21: Border

On the boundary between two realities, Riyo seeks passage. 

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Content Warning: Implied child death (middle and end)

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I Am in Eskew 20 - Cruelty

David goes back to school. 

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Content Warning: One scene of graphic violence (middle), physical and mental schoolyard abuse (extended)

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I Am in Eskew 19 - Bug

Caught in the streets of Eskew during a rainstorm, David seeks shelter. 

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Content Warning: None.

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I Am in Eskew 18 - Leakage

Something breaks loose.

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Content Warning: One scene of graphic violence (the end)

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I Am in Eskew 17 - Reflection

One ear-bud...or two?

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Content Warning: Implied dismemberment (the end)

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I Am in Eskew 16 - Tenancy

We're now sharing the final half of the ad-free episodes exclusively for our Patrons. These will be posted over the next few weeks, straight to your inboxes. As always, thank you for the support.

In episode 16, David finds himself unaccustomed to flat-sharing.

Content Warning: None.

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Coming Soon: The Immeasurable Apotheosis of Sid Wright / So Long, Good Luck

Hi, wonderful patrons! 

As we start to approach our mid-season point in June/July, we wanted to give you a heads-up, a schedule, (and a bit of a sneak peek) on two very special Patreon-exclusives that will be with you in the near future...

We've also attached a teaser for So Long, Good Luck - our standalone cosmic horror story - to give you a taste of what's waiting for you in the Pitt Collection. (Transcript follows at the bottom of this post.)


The I...

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The Silt Verses Chapter 20: Episode Commentary


In which Jon tries to provide a bit of extra running commentary on each episode as it comes out. (Spoilers follow for the episode in question.)


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When I wrote this one I was convinced that it was going to be the best episode of the first half of the season.

Then I listened back to it and I instantly thought, ‘I’ve fucked this o...

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The Silt Verses Episode 20 (ad-free release)

Hi, wonderful patrons! Thank you so, so much for your patience - please find attached your ad-free release of Chapter 20 of The Silt Verses (in fact, as Acast is currently breaking and refusing to upload the audio-file, it's currently the exclusive and only release of Chapter 20 of The Silt Verses - hopefully that should change in the next hour or so.)

Really hope you enjoy it.

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The Silt Verses - Chapter 20 (early release)

Hi, wonderful people! Thank you so, so much for your patience - please find attached your early release of Chapter 20 of The Silt Verses. Really hope you enjoy it.

This episode features Jimmie Yamaguchi, David Ault and Lucille Valentine. The transcript is attached and it'll go up on the TSV website tomorrow as well.

Warmest wishes and huge thanks from us both!


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Heads-up (and apologies) on The Silt Verses 2.5

Hi, wonderful people!

Just a quick note to say that unfortunately, we're going to have to push back The Silt Verses Episode 5 to next Monday (23rd May) - it isn't quite where we need it to be and we'd like a bit more time to get it just right and make sure we're not rushing it out today in a cold sweat. 

Thank you so much for your patience, and hope you're happy to tune in next week instead!

Have a great week and you'll hear from us very soon. 

Lots of love f...

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The Silt Verses Chapter 19: Episode Commentary

In which Jon tries to provide a bit of extra running commentary on each episode as it comes out. (Spoilers follow for the episode in question.)


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I’m a pacifist, but I’m also very angry. And the older I get, the more I have to reckon with the limitations of my beliefs to enact change in an unjust and power-led world…particularly on a day when...

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The Silt Verses: Chapter 19 (ad-free release)

Hi, fantastic people! A huge thank you for your support and please find attached your ad-free release of Chapter 19 of The Silt Verses - truly hope you enjoy it.

This episode features Méabh de Brún, Daphne Nitsuga, Caleb del Rio, Carmella Brown, and Jonny Sims.

This episode also contains scenes of immolation and gunfire.

The transcript can be found right here. 

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The Silt Verses Chapter 19 (early access)

Hi, wonderful people! A huge thank you for your support, as ever. Please find attached your early release of Chapter 19 of The Silt Verses - truly hope you enjoy it.

This episode features Méabh de Brún, Daphne Nitsuga, Caleb del Rio, Carmella Brown, and Jonny Sims.

This episode also contains scenes of immolation and gunfire.


THE SILT VERSES: SEASON 2, CHAPTER 4

HILLS, EXT, DAY


We hear CARPENTER’s foo...

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Eskew by Episode: Woe, Crossroads, Tenancy

Episode-by-episode commentary on I Am In Eskew. Follow along with the transcripts here!


Episode 15: Woe

In which David hears the story of how Allegra first came to Eskew.


Angling for compliments

So a little continuity scre...

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The Silt Verses 2.3: Episode Commentary

In which Jon tries to provide a bit of extra running commentary on each episode as it comes out. (Spoilers follow for the episode in question.)


So this episode is a bit more of a romp, obviously! It’s broader, it’s more comedic and action-driven, sort of a splattery farce.

And that was very deliberate, I suppose with the exact opposite reasoning for having Carpent...

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