Seen and Not Heard

Prologue 204: Grin and Carrot Feb 19, 2025

Job hunting! Everyone's favorite!

Seen and Not Heard is written and directed by Caroline Mincks, with sound design by Tal Minear and music by Gavin Crockett. This episode featured the voices of Madi Opincaru as Sammy and Caroline Mincks as Bet.

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Prologue 203: Left the Meeting Jan 25, 2025

At least family dinners are interesting in a (mostly) good way these days.

TRANSCRIPT

Seen and Not Heard is written and directed by Caroline Mincks, with sound design by Tal Minear and music by Gavin Crockett. This episode featured the voices of Sena Bryer as Elaine, Leslie Gideon as Sarah, Steven Goldman as Joe, and Caroline Mincks as Bet.

Thank you to Tal for reading the credits on this episode!

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Prologue 202: Bone Broth Jan 11, 2025

Bet meets up with the one person who can get her flustered.

TRANSCRIPT

Seen and Not Heard is written and directed by Caroline Mincks, with sound design by Tal Minear and music by Gavin Crockett. This episode featured the voices of Vanessa Benoit as the bartender, Ishani Kanetkar as Van, and Caroline Mincks as Bet.

Find us on Bluesky at @seenandnotheard or visit our website to learn more about the show.

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Prologue 201: Third Wheel Jan 10, 2025

Bet has a little too much fun finding subtle(ish) ways to play matchmaker.

TRANSCRIPT

Seen and Not Heard is written and directed by Caroline Mincks, with sound design by Tal Minear and music by Gavin Crockett. This episode featured the voices of Leslie Gideon as Sarah, Sean Lenhart as David, Caroline Mincks as Bet, and Rae Witte as the cashier. Find us on Bluesky at @seenandnotheard or visit our website to learn more about the show.

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Where the Stars Fell Crossover: Two Jews in a Room Signing (April Fool's Special) Apr 01, 2023

It's a good thing Bet and Lucy both know sign language!

TRANSCRIPT

This episode featured the voices of:

Madelyn Harvieux as Lucy

Caroline Mincks as Bet

Ella Watts as the Barista

This episode was written by Newton Schottelkotte and Caroline Mincks, with sound design by Newton Schottelkotte.

Check out Where the Stars Fell: "In a mysterious Oregon town, the antichrist and her guardian angel are forced to work together to

stop the religious rapture— but they don’t know any of that yet."

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Bonus Episode: Eight Nov 30, 2021

Happy holidays! In this special episode, David visits the Kline house for their annual Chanukah party. Sure, he's battling his own brain the whole time, but at least there are latkes.

TRANSCRIPT (https://tinyurl.com/SANHholiday)

Content warnings: some strong language, depiction of OCD rituals, intrusive thoughts, mention of alcohol.

Seen and Not Heard is written and directed by Caroline Mincks, with music by Gavin Crockett and sound design by Tal Minear. This episode featured the voices of Sean Lenhart as David, Caroline Mincks as Bet, A. R. OLIVIERI as Lee, Bob Raymonda as Andy, and Katie Youmans as Joyce. Follow us on Twitter @SeenNotHeardPod or email us at seenandnotheardpod@gmail.com. Seen and Not Heard is produced in central Virginia, on unceded Appomatoc territory.

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Representing Deafness in an Audio Medium Mar 03, 2021

Audio is also for d/Deaf/HOH people. In this short talk, Caroline explores their history as a deaf creator of a fiction podcast that represents deafness. They clear up misconceptions about d/Deafness and the critical importance of its inclusion in how you approach your audio work.

Transcript. (https://tinyurl.com/y4t8pjwd)

Cassie Josephs' guide to transcripts (https://discoverpods.com/podcast-accessible-transcripts/)

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Bonus: Some Voices Just Won't Filter with Tal Minear Feb 15, 2021

Our brilliant sound designer Tal Minear joins Caroline for a discussion of the intricacies of creating a deaf soundscape, voices that defy filtering, and the wacky things we do to in the name of foley.

Transcript here. (https://tinyurl.com/y7rc37cw)

Transcript is also available on our Twitter.

Follow Tal @starplanes

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Episode 106: Mishpocha Jan 22, 2021

In the Seen and Not Heard finale, Bet finds balance and sees a clear path forward in her life at last. Transcript. (https://tinyurl.com/yyv33bor) Content warnings: some strong language, discussion of OCD rituals, mention of alcohol. Seen and Not Heard is written and directed by Caroline Mincks, with music by Gavin Crockett and sound design by Tal Minear. This episode featured the voices of Chad Brockbrader as James, Sena Bryer as Elaine, Eleanor Grey as Kit, Daisy Guevara as Ivy, Sean Lenhart as David, and Caroline Mincks as Bet. Follow us on Twitter @SeenNotHeardPod or email us at seenandnotheardpod@gmail.com. And - thank you for joining us. Seen and Not Heard is produced in central Virginia on unceded Appomatuk territory.

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Episode 105: Best Day Ever Jan 11, 2021

Bet starts to find herself more and more comfortable in her identity as deaf and learns about an event that seems tailor-made for both her and David.

Content warnings: some strong language, depiction of OCD rituals, and mention of alcohol.

Transcript can be found here. (https://tinyurl.com/y2r8lesx) Transcripts are also available on our Twitter account.

Seen and Not Heard is written and directed by Caroline Mincks, with music by Gavin Crockett and sound design by Tal Minear.

This episode featured the voices of Chad Brockbrader as James, Sena Bryer as Elaine, Cole Burkhardt as Greer, Danyelle Ellet as the Interviewer, Adelaide Gardner as Jane, Leslie Gideon as Sarah, Steven Goldman as Joe, Eleanor Grey as Kit, Daisy Guevara as Ivy, Cassie Josephs as Cara, Sean Lenhart as David, Caroline Mincks as Bet, Kyle Rhys-Marsh as Matt and Ron, and Marnie Warner as the Newscaster.

Special thanks to Riley C.J. Kenway and Evan Tess Murray for their consultation on this script.

Follow us on Twitter @SeenNotHeardPod or email us at seenandnotheardpod@gmail.com.

Seen and Not Heard is produced in central Virginia on unceded Appomatuk territory.

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Episode 104: Out in the World Dec 28, 2020

David opens up to Bet about his own struggles. Bet begins to deal with the aftermath of her grandmother's death and takes a big personal step forward.

Content warnings: discussion of ableism, discussion of mental illness (specifically OCD), discussion of abusive relationships with parents, discussion of religion, some strong language, mention of alcohol, and discussion of death and grief.

Transcript can be found here. (https://tinyurl.com/yc7oca7g) Transcripts are also available on our Twitter account.

Seen and Not Heard is written and directed by Caroline Mincks, with music by Gavin Crockett and sound design by Tal Minear.

This episode featured the voices of Leslie Gideon as Sarah, Steven Goldman as Joe, Sean Lenhart as David, Caroline Mincks as Bet, and Marnie Warner as the Baker.

Special thanks to Riley C.J. Kenway and Evan Tess Murray for their consultation on this script.

Follow us on Twitter @SeenNotHeardPod or email us at seenandnotheardpod@gmail.com.

Seen and Not Heard is produced in central Virginia on unceded Appomatuk territory.

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Bonus: The Joys of Ruptured Eardrums with Adelaide Gardner Dec 14, 2020

Caroline and Adelaide chat about accessibility with the world of TTRPGs, the importance of being able to determine one's own comfort level with disability, and the fact that rupturing eardrums are better than sex.

TRANSCRIPT

Transcripts are also available on our Twitter and website.

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Bonus: Deafness Across the Pond with Eleanor Grey Nov 10, 2020

Today, Caroline sat down with Eleanor to discuss the differences in USA and UK healthcare, navigating the highs and lows of mental illness, and the requisite horniness of the horror genre.

TRANSCRIPT

Transcripts are also available on our Twitter and website.

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Bonus: Messy Autocaptions with Cassie Josephs Nov 01, 2020

For today's conversation, Caroline and Cassie discussed how ableism never takes a break, the perils of being loudly deaf on the internet, and the hilarity that ensues in the autocaptions when you get too excited while mentioning Wil Williams.

Transcript here. (https://tinyurl.com/y5glfked)

Transcript is also available on our Twitter.

Follow Cassie @cassjosephs and on Medium.

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Bonus: Let Deaf People Say F**k with Cole Burkhardt Oct 11, 2020

And now for something slightly different! Caroline and Cole sat down for a conversation about hearing loss, audio drama, and the frustrating practice of censoring captions.

TRANSCRIPT

Transcript is also available on our Twitter.

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Episode 103: I Got You Oct 06, 2020

Another attempt at some "normal" falls flat, and a loss in the Kline family brings about a confrontation.

Content warnings: ableism, conflict, some strong language, mention of alcohol, discussion of illness and hospital stay, hospital setting, discussion of death and grief.

Transcript can be found here (https://tinyurl.com/y3wvtgru). Transcripts are also available on our Twitter account.

Seen and Not Heard is written and directed by Caroline Mincks, with music by Gavin Crockett and sound design by Tal Minear.

This episode featured the voices of Sena Bryer as Elaine, Cole Burkhardt as the High School Friend, Danyelle Ellet as the Doctor, Adelaide Gardner as Elaine's Student, Leslie Gideon as Sarah, Steven Goldman as Joe, Cassie Josephs as the Former Teacher, Sean Lenhart as David, Caroline Mincks as Bet, and Marnie Warner as the Family Friend.

Special thanks to Riley C. J. Kenway and Evan Tess Murray for their consultation on this script.

Follow us on Twitter @SeenNotHeardPod or email us at seenandnotheardpod@gmail.com.

Seen and Not Heard is produced in central Virginia on unceded Appomatuk territory.

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Episode 102: Fine Sep 22, 2020

As the High Holidays approach, Bet gets sucked in to more family time and has an unexpected visitor.

Content warnings: ableism, conflict, some strong language, mention of alcohol.

Transcript can be found here . (https://tinyurl.com/yywo47cx) Transcripts are also available on our Twitter account.

Seen and Not Heard is written and directed by Caroline Mincks, with music by Gavin Crockett and sound design by Tal Minear.

This episode featured the voices of Sena Bryer as Elaine, Leslie Gideon as Sarah, Steven Goldman as Joe, Sean Lenhart as David, and Caroline Mincks as Bet.

Special thanks to Riley C.J. Kenway and Evan Tess Murray for their consultation on this script.

Follow us on Twitter @SeenNotHeardPod or email us at seenandnotheardpod@gmail.com.

Seen and Not Heard is produced in central Virginia on unceded Appomatuk territory.

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Episode 101: Darts Sep 08, 2020

Bet attempts to be part of a family gathering. It goes about as well as can be expected.

Content warnings: ableism, conflict, some strong language, mention of alcohol.

Transcript can be found here. (https://tinyurl.com/y3g69cjf) Transcripts are also available on our Twitter account.

Seen and Not Heard is written and directed by Caroline Mincks, with music by Gavin Crockett and sound design by Tal Minear.

This episode featured the voices of Sena Bryer as Elaine, Leslie Gideon as Sarah, Steven Goldman as Joe, Sean Lenhart as David, Caroline Mincks as Bet, and Marnie Warner as the hostess.

Special thanks to Riley C.J. Kenway and Evan Tess Murray for their consultation on this script.

Follow us on Twitter @SeenNotHeardPod or email us at seenandnotheardpod@gmail.com.

Seen and Not Heard is produced in central Virginia on unceded Appomatuk territory.

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Prologue 104: An Extremely Jewish Answer Aug 02, 2020

Bet decides to try to get some answers about her situation from her rabbi.

Content warnings: mention of illness/hospital stay.

Transcript can be found here. (https://tinyurl.com/y3l9t9gp) Transcripts are also available on our Twitter account.

Seen and Not Heard is written and directed by Caroline Mincks, with sound design by Tal Minear and music by Gavin Crockett.

This episode featured the voices of Caroline Mincks as Bet and Evan Tess Murray as the rabbi.

Special thanks to Riley C.J. Kenway and Evan Tess Murray for their consultation on this script.

Follow us on Twitter @SeenNotHeardPod, or email us at seenandnotheardpod@gmail.com.

This podcast is produced in central Virginia on unceded Appomatuk territory.

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Prologue 103: An Attempt Jul 26, 2020

Ah, family dinners. Surely a time for pleasant conversations and emotional openness!

Content warnings: ableism, conflict, complicated family relationships, mention of alcohol.

Transcript can be found here. (https://tinyurl.com/y2dxls79)Transcripts are also available on our Twitter account.

Seen and Not Heard is written and directed by Caroline Mincks, with sound design by Tal Minear and music by Gavin Crockett.

This episode featured the voices of Sena Bryer as Elaine, Leslie Gideon as Sarah, Steven Goldman as Joe, and Caroline Mincks as Bet.

Special thanks to Riley C.J. Kenway and Evan Tess Murray for their consultation on this script.

Follow us on Twitter @SeenNotHeardPod, or email us at seenandnotheardpod@gmail.com.

This podcast is produced in central Virginia on unceded Appomatuk territory.

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Prologue 102: Speed Dating Jul 19, 2020

...apparently speed dating is still a thing? Against her better judgement, Bet decides to give it a shot.

Content warnings: Mention of illness/hospital stay, ableism, mention of sex.

Transcript can be found here. (https://tinyurl.com/y5k5pvfb) Transcripts are also available on our Twitter account.

Seen and Not Heard is written and directed by Caroline Mincks, with sound design by Tal Minear and music by Gavin Crockett.

This episode featured the voices of Caroline Mincks as Bet and Graham Rowat as Thomas.

Special thanks to Riley C.J. Kenway and Evan Tess Murray for their consultation on this script.

Follow us on Twitter @SeenNotHeardPod, or email us at seenandnotheardpod@gmail.com.

This podcast is produced in central Virginia on unceded Appomatuk territory.

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Prologue 101: Community Jul 12, 2020

Bet attempts to take some initiative and attend a sign language class.

Content warnings: Mention of illness, mention of alcohol, some strong language, ableism.

Transcript can be found here. (https://tinyurl.com/y6yredlu) Transcripts are also available on our Twitter account.

Seen and Not Heard is written and directed by Caroline Mincks, with sound design by Tal Minear and music by Gavin Crockett.

This episode featured the voices of Chad Brockbrader as James, Cole Burkhardt as Greer, Adelaide Gardner as Jane, Cassie Josephs as Cara, and Caroline Mincks as Bet.

Special thanks to Riley C.J. Kenway and Evan Tess Murray for their consultation on this script.

Follow us on Twitter @SeenNotHeardPod, or email us at seenandnotheardpod@gmail.com.

This podcast is produced in central Virginia on unceded Appomatuk territory.

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