Episode Three

"Robin is my real name. Robin Sylvester. That's me, really me. If you were a demon, you could kill me with it. Do you understand?"Transcript available at monstrousproductions.org/the-lion-and-the-adder/episode-fiveSupport us at monstrousproductions.org/fundraising or follow us on Instagram @Monstrous_Productions, on Tumblr @Monstrous_Productions and on Bluesky @MonstrousPod.NOTE - We are taking a short break after this episode. We'll be back with Episode Six on November 12th. See you then!----Episode 5 starred, in order of appearance:Paul Warren as Nicholas HawthornH.R. Owen as Robin SylvesterBen Chandler as the JudgeSonia Himalaya as Mrs BuckleyAMC as Constable EdwardsGareth Murden as Father PriestlyEric Mok as George GladwellRebekah McLoughlin as MalcolmRhys Lawton as PuddleMéabh de Brún as Evelyn 'Bash' SebastianMichael McGeachin as Sergeant CaulfieldWith additional voices from Karim Kronfli, Rebecca Tanwen, Erika Sanderson and Ruth Urqhart.----Created by H.R. OwenWritten by H.R. OwenScript Edited and Directed by Sophie B.Sound Designed by Eira MajorTheme tune by Noisy Bug Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"That's the thing about murderers though, isn't it? They think all sorts of things are worth killing for that the rest of us just get on with."Transcript available at monstrousproductions.org/the-lion-and-the-adder/episode-fourSupport us at monstrousproductions.org/fundraising or follow us on Instagram @Monstrous_Productions, on Tumblr @Monstrous_Productions and on Bluesky @MonstrousPod.With special thanks to MUM!!!!!----Episode Four starred, in order of appearance:H.R. Owen as Robin SylvesterPaul Warren as Nicholas HawthornAMC as Constable EdwardsDavid Ault as Cecil RoderickRhys Lawton as PuddleGethin Hughes as WicksMéabh de Brún as Evelyn 'Bash' SebastianJoshua Tay as SecurityEira Major as the Desk SergeantWith additional voices from Lou Sutcliffe----Created by H.R. OwenWritten by H.R. OwenScript Edited and Directed by Sophie B.Sound Designed by Eira MajorTheme tune by Noisy Bug Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Honestly, the more you learn about magic, the more you have to just throw up your hands and admit you've not got the foggiest clue how any of it works..."Transcript available at monstrousproductions.org/the-lion-and-the-adder/episode-threeSupport us at monstrousproductions.org/fundraising or follow us on Instagram @Monstrous_Productions, on Tumblr @Monstrous_Productions and on Bluesky @MonstrousPod.With special thanks to Marguerite Kenner and Alasdair Stuart for their kind support!----Episode Three starred, in order of appearance:Méabh de Brún as Evelyn 'Bash' SebastianColette Hart as Aunt ClaraElla Gans as Ariadne PollettH.R. Owen as Robin SylvesterPaul Warren as Nicholas HawthornWith additional voices from Rebekah McLoughlin.----Created by H.R. OwenWritten by H.R. OwenScript Edited and Directed by Sophie B.Sound Designed by Eira MajorTheme tune by Noisy Bug Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"You never know when you'll need to commune with the spirits. If you've no paint, you can make do - mud or blood, or anything that makes a mark..."Transcript available at monstrousproductions.org/the-lion-and-the-adder/episode-twoSupport us at monstrousproductions.org/fundraising or follow us on Instagram @Monstrous_Productions, on Tumblr @Monstrous_Productions and on Bluesky @MonstrousPod.With special thanks to Ian for their kind support!----Episode Two starred, in order of appearance:Paul Warren as Nicholas HawthornRebecca Tanwen as Mrs SamsonEric Mok as George GladwellRebekah McLoughlin as MalcolmRhys Lawton as PuddleH.R. Owen as Robin SylvesterAMC as Constable Edwardsand Méabh de Brún as Evelyn 'Bash' SebastianWith additional voices from Rebecca Tanwen, Erika Sanderson, Ruth Urqhart and Lou Sutcliffe.----Created by H.R. OwenWritten by H.R. OwenScript Edited and Directed by Sophie B.Sound Designed by Eira MajorTheme tune by Noisy Bug Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"This is exactly why I didn't want you tagging along. You'd kick a wasp's nest if you thought it might get you some research material..."Transcript available at monstrousproductions.org/the-lion-and-the-adder/episode-oneSupport us at monstrousproductions.org/fundraising or follow us on Instagram @Monstrous_Productions, on Tumblr @Monstrous_Productions and on Bluesky @MonstrousPod.----Episode One starred, in order of appearance:Lou Sutcliffe as Clarence ParksH.R. Owen as Robin SylvesterPaul Warren as Nicholas HawthornSonia Himalaya as Mrs BuckleyDavid Ault as Cecil RoderickAMC as Constable EdwardsMéabh de Brún as Evelyn 'Bash' SebastianJoshua Tay as PinksKarim Kronfli as FosterWith additional voices from Ben Chandler, Rebecca Tanwen, Lou Sutcliffe, Rebekah McLoughlin and Gethin Hughes.----Created by H.R. OwenWritten by H.R. OwenScript Edited and Directed by Sophie B.Sound Designed by Eira MajorTheme tune by Noisy Bug Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robin Sylvester takes a break from studying the science of demon summoning to spend a night at the theatre with his hapless friend Puddle - though they're both more interested in gossiping than watching the performance...The Lion and the Adder is a 1920s detective story launching in Autumn 2026. Visit monstrousproductions.org/fundraising to help bring the series to life!--Transcript available at monstrousproductions.org/the-lion-and-the-adder/the-physicistH.R. Owen as Robin SylvesterRhys Lawton as PuddleAdditional voices by Matt McDyre and Colette HartWritten by H.R. OwenSound designed by Eira MajorMusic by Noisy Bug Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Consulting psychic Evelyn "Bash" Sebastian might talk to ghosts and spirits for a living, but making conversation with an eligible young bachelor is another matter...The Lion and the Adder is a 1920s detective story launching in Autumn 2026. Visit monstrousproductions.org/fundraising to help bring the series to life!--Transcript available at monstrousproductions.org/the-lion-and-the-adder/the-psychicMéabh de Brún as BashColette Hart as Aunt ClaraRalph Stickley as FrankWritten by H.R. OwenSound designed by Eira MajorMusic by Noisy Bug Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DI Nicholas Hawthorn and his favourite constable, DC Edwards, take a break from fighting magical crime to do a spot of shopping...The Lion and the Adder is a 1920s detective story launching in Autumn 2026. Visit monstrousproductions.org/fundraising to help bring the series to life!--Transcript available at monstrousproductions.org/the-lion-and-the-adder/the-detectivePaul Warren as Nicholas HawthornAMC as D.C. EdwardsJonathan Ip as The ShopkeeperWritten by H.R. OwenSound designed by Eira MajorMusic by Noisy Bug Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Lion and the Adder is a supernatural detective story releasing Autumn 2026In 1920s London, Robin Sylvester is a theoretical physicist who specialises in the science of demon summoning. When a young man goes missing in a suspected demonic possession, DI Nicholas Hawthorn calls on Robin and consulting psychic Evelyn “Bash” Sebastian to help untangle a case that blurs the lines between science, magic and religion...Visit monstrousproductions.org/fundraising to help bring the series to life!--Transcript available at monstrousproductions.org/the-lion-and-the-adder/teaserWritten and performed by H.R. OwenMusic by Noisy Bug Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.