Seren

Seren

By Robin HowellFictionScience Fiction
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Seren episodes

  • Episode 8 – Arrival

    Seren arrives at her destination. Season finale.

    Seren is written and produced by Robin Howell, who is also the voice of Seren.

    Tera is played by Ella Watts.

    Show artwork by Hedley Knights.

    Our theme music is Rumination by Kevin MacLeod from incompetech.com. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    A link to the transcript for this episode can be found on our website.

    You can follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Tumblr.

    You can support us on Patreon and Ko-fi.

    Seren deals with the themes of isolation and loneliness. Specific content warnings for this episode include:

    • Seren awakes from unconsciousness (0.12-0.22)
    • Electrical crackling and discharge (0.12-3.14)
    • Mentions of physical pain, not life-threatening (0.41-0.48) (0.59-1.54) (3.30-3.43) (5.18-5.29)
    • Looking for, and the taking of painkillers, including a later discussion relating this (1.12-1.54) (5.18-5.29)
    • Mention of spaceships crashing (5.01-5.18)
    • Discussion around and brief description of physical injuries sustained, including future medical care (5.30-5.45)

      • Sound effects used in this episode:

      Synthesized high, ringing swell that abruptly cuts off by Justin MacCleod

      https://www.zapsplat.com/music/synthesized-high-ringing-swell-that-abruptly-cuts-off/

      Electricity Energy 2 by Corruptinator

      https://freesound.org/people/Corruptinator/sounds/456310/

      failing lightbulb.wav by The_Funktasm

      https://freesound.org/people/The_Funktasm/sounds/420651/

      Chair: Sitting Down / Getting Up (Compilation) by Sheyvan

      https://freesound.org/people/Sheyvan/sounds/474052/

      harness straps.wav by alec_mackay

      https://freesound.org/people/alec_mackay/sounds/463656/

      Rummaging amongst cereal boxes in kitchen cupboard by Zapsplat

      https://www.zapsplat.com/music/rummaging-amongst-cereal-boxes-in-kitchen-cupboard/

      sitting on bed.wav by hannahj40

      https://freesound.org/people/hannahj40/sounds/271475/

      Pill_Box_Foil_Edited.wav by AmberdeMeillon

      https://freesound.org/people/AmberdeMeillon/sounds/443063/

      Fabric garment bag pick up. Version 2 by Zapsplat

      https://www.zapsplat.com/music/fabric-garment-bag-pick-up-version-2/

      clothes into rucksack and zip up 002.WAV by uwesoundboiz

      https://freesound.org/people/uwesoundboiz/sounds/60381/

      Footstep_Metal.wav by FallujahQc

      https://freesound.org/people/FallujahQc/sounds/403162/

      Spaceship_Door_Open.wav by DWOBoyle

      https://freesound.org/people/DWOBoyle/sounds/474176/

      Person jump land on ground, outside (with shoes on) 2 by Zapsplat

      https://www.zapsplat.com/music/person-jump-land-on-ground-outside-with-shoes-on-2/

      Forest environment, ambience, clearing, spring, summer, birds by Audio Hero

      https://www.zapsplat.com/music/forest-environment-ambience-clearing-spring-summer-birds/

      36 vegetcion.wav by checholio

      https://freesound.org/people/checholio/sounds/443673/

      Rustling Grass 2.wav by morganpurkis

      https://freesound.org/people/morganpurkis/sounds/396013/

      Bird fly past 2 by Zapsplat

      https://www.zapsplat.com/music/bird-fly-past-2/

      Crouching and getting up-dress.wav by usamah

      https://freesound.org/people/usamah/sounds/464995/

      Single footstep on long grass 1-8 by Zapsplat

      https://www.zapsplat.com/music/single-footstep-on-long-grass-1/
      https://www.zapsplat.com/music/single-footstep-on-long-grass-2/
      https://www.zapsplat.com/music/single-footstep-on-long-grass-3/
      https://www.zapsplat.com/music/single-footstep-on-long-grass-4/
      https://www.zapsplat.com/music/single-footstep-on-long-grass-5/
      https://www.zapsplat.com/music/single-footstep-on-long-grass-6/
      https://www.zapsplat.com/music/single-footstep-on-long-grass-7/
      https://www.zapsplat.com/music/single-footstep-on-long-grass-8/

      Thick fluro safety jacket, hi vis, zipper, slow 4 by Zapsplat

      https://www.zapsplat.com/music/thick-fluro-safety-jacket-hi-vis-zipper-slow-4/

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      9 min
    • Episode 7 – Descent

      Seren begins her descent.

      Seren is written and produced by Robin Howell, who is also the voice of Seren and PEARL.

      Show artwork by Hedley Knights.

      Our theme music is Rumination by Kevin MacLeod from incompetech.com. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

      A link to the transcript for this episode can be found on our website.

      You can follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Tumblr.

      You can support us on Patreon and Ko-fi.

      Seren deals with the themes of isolation and loneliness. Specific content warnings for this episode include:

      • A mention of red eyes caused by crying (6.55-7.24)
      • Discussion around Seren having been lied to (8.44-9.14)
      • Mention of Earth dying and the exodus from it (9.47-10.22)
      • Discussion of a threat to Seren’s life and a possible threat to others (10.41-11.18)
      • Danger to Seren’s life (11.32-12.05)
      • Seren expresses physical pain (11.36-11.38)

        • Sound effects used in this episode:

        Science Fiction Desolate Ambience by PMSFX

        https://www.zapsplat.com/music/science-fiction-desolate-ambience/

        Computer Beep 1 by GameAudio

        https://freesound.org/people/GameAudio/sounds/220181/

        Harness straps.wav by alecmackay

        https://freesound.org/people/alec_mackay/sounds/463656/

        Engine damaged sparks.wav by Jace

        https://freesound.org/people/Jace/sounds/19103/

        echo hit pan subsonic pro sound effect.wav and Bluezone_BC0239_metal_element_008.wav from Sonniss

        Digital Alarm Loop.wav by bbrocer

        https://freesound.org/people/bbrocer/sounds/389511/

        Spacecraft or underwater vehicle, metal resonate, vibrate, internal ambience 2 by Lucas Tvrdon

        https://www.zapsplat.com/music/spacecraft-or-underwater-vehicle-metal-resonate-vibrate-internal-ambience-2/

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        14 min
      • Episode 6 – Fix

        A fix must be found.

        Seren is written and produced by Robin Howell, who is also the voice of Seren and PEARL.

        Captain Feli Mayr is played by Kathi Sindelar.

        Engineer Sanna Bok is played by Karin Heimdahl.

        Our theme music is Rumination by Kevin MacLeod from incompetech.com. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

        A link to the transcript for this episode can be found on our website.

        You can follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Tumblr.

        You can support us on Patreon and Ko-fi.

        Seren deals with the themes of isolation and loneliness. Specific content warnings for this episode include:

        • The episode opens with the sound of an alarm (0.14-1.16)
        • Risk to life (0.14-3.55)
        • Discussions about laws and controls set by an authoritative society (8.01-9.00)
        • Mentions, but not portrayals, of surgical procedures (4.44-4.51, 9.11-10.06)
        • Mention of brainwashing (8.23-8.30)
        • Mention of the threat of capital punishment (9.19-10.06)
        • Threats to reduce access to food (7.20-7.38, 12.27-12.37)

          • Sound effects used in this episode:

          Science Fiction Desolate Ambience by PMSFX

          https://www.zapsplat.com/music/science-fiction-desolate-ambience/

          Bluezone_BC0250_impact_metal_01.wav and echo hit pan subsonic pro sound effect.wav from Sonniss

          Digital Alarm Loop.wav by bbrocer

          https://freesound.org/people/bbrocer/sounds/389511/

          Sitting on bed.wav by hannahj40

          https://freesound.org/people/hannahj40/sounds/271475/

          Sci Fi Beep 04.wav

          https://freesound.org/people/CGEffex/sounds/96641/

          Static, Glitch, Distortion, Radio Interference, Noise, Blast, Transmission, Zap, Burst, Transition by Bottle Rocket FX

          https://www.zapsplat.com/music/static-glitch-distortion-radio-interference-noise-blast-transmission-zap-burst-transition/

          Chair: Sitting Down / Getting Up (Compilation) by Sheyvan

          https://freesound.org/people/Sheyvan/sounds/474052/

          Footstep_Metal.wav by FallujahQc

          https://freesound.org/people/FallujahQc/sounds/403162/

          metal door.wav by ninebilly

          https://freesound.org/people/ninebilly/sounds/173014/

          Science fiction, telemetry, computer, power down, power off, electronic, modulated, sci-fi by Lesser Vibes

          https://www.zapsplat.com/music/science-fiction-telemetry-computer-power-down-power-off-electronic-modulated-sci-fi/

          Science fiction, telemetry, computer, power up, power on, electronic, modulated, sci-fi by Lesser Vibes

          https://www.zapsplat.com/music/science-fiction-telemetry-computer-power-up-power-on-electronic-modulated-sci-fi/

          Science fiction, hydraulic door by PMSFX

          https://www.zapsplat.com/music/science-fiction-hydraulic-door/

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          15 min
        • Episode 5 – Before

          Seren talks about a friend.

          Seren is written and produced by Robin Howell, who is also the voice of Seren.

          Audwin is played by Hedley Knights, who also created our beautiful show artwork and very kindly provided advice on the sound design for the show. Thank you Hedley!

          Our theme music is Rumination by Kevin MacLeod from incompetech.com. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

          A link to the transcript for this episode can be found on our website.

          You can follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Tumblr.

          You can support us on Patreon and Ko-fi.

          Seren deals with the themes of isolation and loneliness. Specific content warnings for this episode include:

          • Discussions around the themes of exclusion, isolation and punishment in a dystopian society.

            • Sound effects used in this episode:

            Moving in Bed.wav by BrendanSound12

            https://freesound.org/people/BrendanSound12/sounds/445158/

            Person getting out of bed by Zapsplat

            https://www.zapsplat.com/music/person-getting-out-of-bed/

            Single barefoot footstep on concrete. Version 5, Version 6, Version 8 by Zapsplat

            https://www.zapsplat.com/music/single-barefoot-footstep-on-concrete-version-5/
            https://www.zapsplat.com/music/single-barefoot-footstep-on-concrete-version-6/
            https://www.zapsplat.com/music/single-barefoot-footstep-on-concrete-version-8/

            Footsteps, male, boots on concrete, walk, regular 1 by Glitchedtones

            https://www.zapsplat.com/music/footsteps-male-boots-on-concrete-walk-regular-1/

            Transition, reversed broken glass 1 by Zapsplat

            https://www.zapsplat.com/music/transition-reversed-broken-glass-1/

            Science fiction interface, beep, click, telemetry, confirmation, micro, retro, electronic, high tech, sci-fi by Zapsplat

            https://www.zapsplat.com/music/science-fiction-interface-beep-click-telemetry-confirmation-micro-retro-electronic-high-tech-sci-fi-4/

            This podcast uses the following third-party service for analysis:

            Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

            This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

            12 min
          • Episode 4 – Memory

            Seren recounts a memory.

            Seren is written and produced by Robin Howell, who is also the voice of Seren and PEARL.

            Our theme music is Rumination by Kevin MacLeod from incompetech.com. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

            Show artwork by Hedley Knights.

            A link to the transcript for this episode can be found on our website.

            You can follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Tumblr.

            You can support us on Patreon and Ko-fi.

            Seren deals with the themes of isolation and loneliness. Specific content warnings for this episode include:

            • Mentions, but not depictions, of war

              • Sound effects used in this episode:

              Room Tone Light Household 2 and Bag Foley_Canvas bag_Cotton_Grab from Sonniss FX

              https://sonniss.com

              Backpack Rummaging by Timmeh515

              https://freesound.org/people/Timmeh515/sounds/413277/

              Stinger, Rise, Swell, Transition, Metallic Ring, SciFi, Horror by Bottle Rocket FX

              https://www.zapsplat.com/music/stinger-rise-swell-transition-metallic-ring-scifi-horror-6/

              Science Fiction Desolate Ambience by PMSFX

              https://www.zapsplat.com/music/science-fiction-desolate-ambience/

              Computer Beep 1 by GameAudio

              https://freesound.org/people/GameAudio/sounds/220181/

              Chair: Sitting Down / Getting Up (Compilation) by Sheyvan

              https://freesound.org/people/Sheyvan/sounds/474052/

              Small child’s book slide out of bookcase by Zapsplat

              https://www.zapsplat.com/music/small-childs-book-slide-out-of-bookcase/

              Small book, page turn 1 by Zapsplat

              https://www.zapsplat.com/music/small-book-page-turn-1/

              Science fiction computer console alert, beep tone by Zapsplat

              https://www.zapsplat.com/music/science-fiction-computer-console-alert-beep-tone/

              Book, Close, Paper by Zapsplat

              https://www.zapsplat.com/music/book-close-paper/

              Textile by joeyws

              https://freesound.org/people/joeyws/sounds/202815/

              Science fiction interface, beep, click, telemetry, confirmation, micro, subtle, electronic, high tech, sci-fi by Lesser Vibes

              https://www.zapsplat.com/music/science-fiction-interface-beep-click-telemetry-confirmation-micro-subtle-electronic-high-tech-sci-fi/

              This podcast uses the following third-party service for analysis:

              Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

              This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

              11 min
            • Episode 3 – Truth

              Seren talks about why she was sent away from her home.

              Seren is written and produced by Robin Howell, who is also the voice of Seren and PEARL.

              Our theme music is Rumination by Kevin MacLeod from incompetech.com. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

              Show artwork by Hedley Knights.

              A link to the transcript for this episode can be found on our website.

              You can follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Tumblr.

              You can support us on Patreon and Ko-fi.

              Seren deals with the themes of isolation and loneliness. Specific content warnings for this episode include:

              • Brief mention of a past war
              • Mentions of death and capital punishment
              • Discussions around the themes of exclusion and punishment in a dystopian society

                • Sound effects used in this episode:

                Computer Beep 1 by GameAudio

                https://freesound.org/people/GameAudio/sounds/220181/

                Science fiction computer, interface, ui, beep, telemetry, electronic, sci-fi, high tech, futuristic

                https://www.zapsplat.com/music/science-fiction-computer-interface-ui-beep-telemetry-electronic-sci-fi-high-tech-futuristic/

                Chair: Sitting Down / Getting Up (Compilation) by Sheyvan

                https://freesound.org/people/Sheyvan/sounds/474052/

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                15 min
              • Episode 2 – Darkness

                Seren tries to deal with space travel.

                Seren is written and produced by Robin Howell, who is also the voice of Seren and PEARL.

                Our theme music is Rumination by Kevin MacLeod from incompetech.com. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

                Show artwork by Hedley Knights.

                A link to the transcript for this episode can be found on our website.

                You can follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Tumblr.

                You can support us on Patreon and Ko-fi.

                Seren deals with the themes of isolation and loneliness. Specific content warnings for this episode include:

                • The episode opens with the sound of an alarm.
                • Themes of agoraphobia and being alone in space.
                • Being instructed to, and the taking of an over the counter medicine.

                  • Sound effects used in this episode:

                  Science fiction alarm loop 1 by Zapsplat

                  https://www.zapsplat.com/music/science-fiction-alarm-loop-1/

                  Textile by joeyws

                  https://freesound.org/people/joeyws/sounds/202815/

                  Chair: Sitting Down / Getting Up (Compilation) by Sheyvan

                  https://freesound.org/people/Sheyvan/sounds/474052/

                  Science fiction interface, beep, click, telemetry, confirmation, micro, retro, electronic, high tech, sci-fi by Lesser Vibes

                  https://www.zapsplat.com/music/science-fiction-interface-beep-click-telemetry-confirmation-micro-retro-electronic-high-tech-sci-fi-3/

                  Computer Beep 1 by GameAudio

                  https://freesound.org/people/GameAudio/sounds/220181/

                  Science fiction computer, interface, ui, beep, telemetry, electronic, sci-fi, high tech, futuristic

                  https://www.zapsplat.com/music/science-fiction-computer-interface-ui-beep-telemetry-electronic-sci-fi-high-tech-futuristic/

                  Door - Cupboard 06.wav by JaredGibb

                  https://freesound.org/people/JarredGibb/sounds/219486/

                  Medicine box, opening, squeezing out pills, closing by Digiffects

                  This podcast uses the following third-party service for analysis:

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                  13 min
                • Episode 1 – Departure

                  Seren leaves her home planet of Lux.

                  Seren is written and produced by Robin Howell, who is also the voice of Seren and PEARL.

                  Our theme music is Rumination by Kevin MacLeod from incompetech.com. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

                  Show artwork by Hedley Knights.

                  A link to the transcript for this episode can be found on our website.

                  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Tumblr.

                  You can support us on Patreon and Ko-fi.

                  Seren deals with the themes of isolation and loneliness. Specific content warnings for this episode include:

                  • Passing mention of mild physical pain
                  • Being instructed to, and the taking of, an over the counter medicine

                    • Sound effects used in this episode:

                    Science fiction, hydraulic door by PMSFX

                    https://www.zapsplat.com/music/science-fiction-hydraulic-door/

                    Science Fiction Desolate Ambience by PMSFX

                    https://www.zapsplat.com/music/science-fiction-desolate-ambience/

                    Harness straps.wav by alec_mackay

                    https://freesound.org/people/alec_mackay/sounds/463656/

                    Spaceship takeoff.wav by pointparkcinema

                    https://freesound.org/people/pointparkcinema/sounds/407253/

                    Engine Burn by DNAudio_UK

                    https://freesound.org/people/DNAudio_UK/sounds/436979/

                    echo hit pan subsonic pro sound effect.wav from Sonniss FX

                    Door - Cupboard 06.wav by JaredGibb

                    https://freesound.org/people/JarredGibb/sounds/219486/

                    Angry Packing.wav by EricH2000

                    https://freesound.org/people/ErikH2000/sounds/183854/

                    Foil Wrapping Unwrap by CUeckermann

                    https://freesound.org/people/CUeckermann/sounds/444807/

                    Pudding open 2.aif by mrgant

                    https://freesound.org/people/mrgant/sounds/79409/

                    Sitting on bed.wav by hannahj40

                    https://freesound.org/people/hannahj40/sounds/271475/

                    Falling onto a bed.wav by Mr_Alden

                    https://freesound.org/people/Mr_Alden/sounds/365681/

                    Science fiction computer or console, error feedback tone 3 by Zapsplat

                    https://www.zapsplat.com/music/science-fiction-computer-or-console-error-feedback-tone-3/

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                    12 min
                  • Trailer

                    Seren is a new sci-fi fiction podcast. Seren is sent away from her home on a mission to terraform a new planet. An eight part series following her journey across the stars, as she deals with the reasons that caused her to be sent away.

                    Seren is written and produced by Robin Howell, who is also the voice of Seren.

                    Our theme music is Rumination by Kevin MacLeod from incompetech.com. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

                    Show artwork by Hedley Knights.

                    A link to the transcript for this trailer can be found on our website.

                    You can follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Tumblr.

                    This podcast uses the following third-party service for analysis:

                    Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

                    This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

                    2 min

                  About Seren

                  From the publisher's feed

                  Seren is sent away from her home, on a mission to terraform a new planet. An eight part series following her journey across the stars, as she deals with the reasons that led to her departure.