Uploaded July 2016 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
You can’t blame them for thinking the Janus Beast was dead. Most of the time when you cut a creature’s head off, it doesn’t get back up again… and it definitely doesn’t start whispering in the night about secret treasures.
But this one did, and it was very, very persuasive. By the time Sir Marc and Sir Caroline wake, its whispers have already lured Sir Talfryn away. Can they find him before the Janus Beast reveals what other deadly surprises it’s hiding?
Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay. If you miss us between episodes, remember to follow us on Facebook (The Penumbra Podcast), Twitter (@thepenumbrapod), and our website (thepenumbrapodcast.com) for updates, information about the cast and crew, and irresistible witticisms.
We’d like to thank our Patreon supporters: Anna Meehan, Debra Simes, Sue Stewart, Sean Toland, Sienna Warecki, David Spain, and Maureen Vibert! With Patreon, you can support us by scheduling a small donation for each episode we release. If you’d like to show the artists behind the Penumbra that you appreciate their work, you can do so here: patreon.com/user?u=3386677
Attribution:
Music:
"Kind of Girl" by Jeris, featuring spinningmerkaba: ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/35657
Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode
Sound Effects:
“landing on the ground.aif” by nextmaking
freesound.org/people/nextmaking/sounds/86005
creativecommons.org/licenses/sampling+/1.0/legalcode
“Footsteps Dirt (Multi One Shot)” by xDimebagx
freesound.org/people/xDimebagx/sounds/195616
“Foliage_Rustling_001.wav” by duckduckpony
freesound.org/people/duckduckpony/sounds/204030
“Body fall in grass CLOSE.mp3” by J.Zazvurek
freesound.org/people/J.Zazvurek/sounds/73583
“Gravel impact 3” by jorickhoofd
freesound.org/people/jorickhoofd/sounds/169549
“Bundle falling to ground” by pfranzen
freesound.org/people/pfranzen/sounds/326351
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode
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Transcript:
A transcript of the spoken lines in this episode can be found here:
docs.google.com/document/d/1vxaAe60Xp8xapbCJKJCz7HIMt7NJ3AhPlwe8mbzIoXU/edit
Production scripts with behind-the-scenes direction, character insights, notes for actors, and ridiculous jokes are available on Patreon at the $7 level.
(Transcript by Wendy Wang and edited by Kevin Vibert.)
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TRIGGER WARNINGS:
- Death and violence
- Armed fighting
- Gore
- Deception and gaslighting
- Sudden loud noises
- Sexism and ableism
You can’t blame them for thinking the Janus Beast was dead. Most of the time when you cut a creature’s head off, it doesn’t get back up again… and it definitely doesn’t start whispering in the night about secret treasures.
But this one did, and it was very, very persuasive. By the time Sir Marc and Sir Caroline wake, its whispers have already lured Sir Talfryn away. Can they find him before the Janus Beast reveals what other deadly surprises it’s hiding?
Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay. If you miss us between episodes, remember to follow us on Facebook (The Penumbra Podcast), Twitter (@thepenumbrapod), and our website (thepenumbrapodcast.com) for updates, information about the cast and crew, and irresistible witticisms.
We’d like to thank our Patreon supporters: Anna Meehan, Debra Simes, Sue Stewart, Sean Toland, Sienna Warecki, David Spain, and Maureen Vibert! With Patreon, you can support us by scheduling a small donation for each episode we release. If you’d like to show the artists behind the Penumbra that you appreciate their work, you can do so here: patreon.com/user?u=3386677
Attribution:
Music:
"Kind of Girl" by Jeris, featuring spinningmerkaba: ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/35657
Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode
Sound Effects:
“landing on the ground.aif” by nextmaking
freesound.org/people/nextmaking/sounds/86005
creativecommons.org/licenses/sampling+/1.0/legalcode
“Footsteps Dirt (Multi One Shot)” by xDimebagx
freesound.org/people/xDimebagx/sounds/195616
“Foliage_Rustling_001.wav” by duckduckpony
freesound.org/people/duckduckpony/sounds/204030
“Body fall in grass CLOSE.mp3” by J.Zazvurek
freesound.org/people/J.Zazvurek/sounds/73583
“Gravel impact 3” by jorickhoofd
freesound.org/people/jorickhoofd/sounds/169549
“Bundle falling to ground” by pfranzen
freesound.org/people/pfranzen/sounds/326351
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode
-------
Transcript:
A transcript of the spoken lines in this episode can be found here:
docs.google.com/document/d/1vxaAe60Xp8xapbCJKJCz7HIMt7NJ3AhPlwe8mbzIoXU/edit
Production scripts with behind-the-scenes direction, character insights, notes for actors, and ridiculous jokes are available on Patreon at the $7 level.
(Transcript by Wendy Wang and edited by Kevin Vibert.)
---------
TRIGGER WARNINGS:
- Death and violence
- Armed fighting
- Gore
- Deception and gaslighting
- Sudden loud noises
- Sexism and ableism
