- 11
- Episodes
- 14
- Ratings
- 2025
- First episode
About Burnout
In a gritty cyberpunk-inspired world dominated by organised crime clans, emerging A.I., and a population obsessed and controlled by the spectacle of Zero Gravity Racing we follow Theo Bazarov, a disgraced Zero Grav racer in debt to one of the world's largest crime clans. Forced into an opportunistic suicide mission when a terrorist EMP attack turns the city into the world’s largest and most dangerous Zero Grav racing track and reliant on a sassy, unstable internal A.I. called IRIS, Theo is forced to encounter some of the continent’s most colourful characters on his journey to pull off an impossible heist. Unable to trust his own mind and the motives of those around him while dealing with a crippling synthoid-narco addiction, Theo will have to take his driving and his sanity closer to the edge than ever before if he is to get out alive. Created by Lewis Carter and the award-winning team behind The Dex Legacy, BURNOUT is a high-octane drag race across an original new sci-fi world.
- Publisher
- Alternative Stories
- Category
- fiction
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 27 Feb 2025
- Latest episode
- 2 May 2025
Latest episodes
11 episodes in the feed.
2 May 2025
Episode 5: "Ever Onwards"
The road is coming to an end for Theo and IRIS as they reach ZG HQ, but can they complete their mission and bring back the specs to Taj Bran? Episode 5: “Ever Onwards” was written by Lewis Carter and directed by Chris Gregory and Emily Inkpen. Burnout is created by Lewis Carter and written by Lewis Carter and Emily Inkpen In this episode you heard: Ethan Reid as Theo Miztli Rose as IRIS Alexander Broad as Alfie Emily Inkpen as Jess Chris Gregory as Taj Bran Tiffany Clare as "The Mediator" Charlie Richards as "The Other" Amy Forrest as "Militia Leader" and Francesca Hayman as "Soldier" Other voices were played by the cast. Burnout is recorded at Orpheus Studio in London by Richard “Orpheus” Campbell Production, sound design and editing are by Chris Gregory The original music score for Burnout is written by Chris Gregory Our closing theme “Dolores” is by Charlotte Carpenter Our production company is Alternative Stories https://alternativestories.com/ You can find out more about Burnout by visiting our website https://www.burnoutpod.com/ And you can follow the show on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/burnout.pod/ Please find the show in your favourite podcast app, subscribe and rate / review the show here https://pod.link/1798982875 Charlotte Carpenter is the composer and performer of our brilliant closing theme "Dolores". Charlotte is a musician and songwriter from the English Midlands and you can find out more about her and listen to and buy her music (including “Dolores”) via her website www.charlottecarpentermusic.com You can also follow Charlotte on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ccarpentermusic/ Burnout is free to listen to but not free to make. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast you can Support the show here Trigger Warnings Language Violence Threats of violence Kidnap / abduction Imprisonment Drug use Car accident Vomit Graphic depictions of injury Graphic depictions of military action Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25 Apr 2025
Interlude 3: "There's More Than One Way To Escape A Snake Pit"
At Han's Auto Services Jess has some unexpected and unwelcome visitors. Interlude 3: “There's More Than One Way To Escape A Snake Pit" ” was written by Emily Inkpen and directed by Chris Gregory and Emily Inkpen. Burnout is created by Lewis Carter and written by Lewis Carter and Emily Inkpen In this episode you heard: Emily Inkpen as Jess Chris Gregory as Taj Bran Tom McEnery as Anton Tomasz Clark as McCreedy and Charlie Richards as Caleb Other voices were played by the cast. Burnout is recorded at Orpheus Studio in London by Richard “Orpheus” Campbell Production, sound design and editing are by Chris Gregory The original music score for Burnout is written by Chris Gregory Our closing theme “Dolores” is by Charlotte Carpenter Our production company is Alternative Stories https://alternativestories.com/ You can find out more about Burnout by visiting our website https://www.burnoutpod.com/ And you can follow the show on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/burnout.pod/ Please find the show in your favourite podcast app, subscribe and rate / review the show here https://pod.link/1798982875 Charlotte Carpenter is the composer and performer of our brilliant closing theme "Dolores". Charlotte is a musician and songwriter from the English Midlands and you can find out more about her and listen to and buy her music (including “Dolores”) via her website www.charlottecarpentermusic.com You can also follow Charlotte on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ccarpentermusic/ Burnout is free to listen to but not free to make. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast you can Support the show here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18 Apr 2025
Episode 4: "Drink Heavily With Locals Whenever Possible"
As Theo and IRIS get nearer to Zero Grav HQ it's time to visit a local bar for some important information. Episode 4: “Drink heavily With Locals Whenever Possible” was written by Lewis Carter and directed by Chris Gregory and Emily Inkpen. Burnout is created by Lewis Carter and written by Lewis Carter and Emily Inkpen In this episode you heard: Ethan Reid as Theo Miztli Rose as IRIS Alexander Broad as ‘Local’ Emily Inkpen as Jess Chris Gregory as ‘Barman’ Lewis Carter as Frank Alex White as The Dealer And Tiffany Clare as The Mediator Other voices were played by the cast. Burnout is recorded at Orpheus Studio in London by Richard “Orpheus” Campbell Production, sound design and editing are by Chris Gregory The original music score for Burnout is written by Chris Gregory Our closing theme “Dolores” is by Charlotte Carpenter Our production company is Alternative Stories https://alternativestories.com/ The diegetic music in this episode is performed by The Lo Keys https://open.spotify.com/artist/1KDQnTGDX7DKJ0nldg8Oqy?si=sZru9H6KSYeVk4ZgN_icrg You can find out more about Burnout by visiting our website https://www.burnoutpod.com/ And you can follow the show on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/burnout.pod/ Please find the show in your favourite podcast app, subscribe and rate / review the show here https://pod.link/1798982875 Charlotte Carpenter is the composer and performer of our brilliant closing theme "Dolores". Charlotte is a musician and songwriter from the English Midlands and you can find out more about her and listen to and buy her music (including “Dolores”) via her website www.charlottecarpentermusic.com You can also follow Charlotte on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ccarpentermusic/ Burnout is free to listen to but not free to make. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast you can Support the show here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11 Apr 2025
Episode 3: "It's Only A Rivalry When You Don't Win"
Theo and IRIS are getting closer to Zero-Grav HQ but it looks like someone is on their tail. Episode 3: “It’s only a Rivalry When you Don’t Win” was written by Emily Inkpen and directed by Chris Gregory and Emily Inkpen. Burnout is created by Lewis Carter and written by Lewis Carter and Emily Inkpen In this episode you heard: Ethan Reid as Theo Miztli Rose as IRIS Chris Gregory as Taj Bran Emily Inkpen as Jess Charlie Richards as Caleb And Derek Valen as Alvarez Other voices were played by members of the cast. Burnout is directed by Emily Inkpen and Chris Gregory It is recorded at Orpheus Studio in London by Richard “Orpheus” Campbell Production, sound design and editing are by Chris Gregory The original music score for Burnout is written by Chris Gregory Our closing theme “Dolores” is by Charlotte Carpenter Our production company is Alternative Stories https://alternativestories.com/ You can find out more about Burnout by visiting our website https://www.burnoutpod.com/ And you can follow the show on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/burnout.pod/ Please find the show in your favourite podcast app, subscribe and rate / review the show here https://pod.link/1798982875 Charlotte Carpenter is the composer and performer of our brilliant closing theme "Dolores". Charlotte is a musician and songwriter from the English Midlands and you can find out more about her and listen to and buy her music (including “Dolores”) via her website www.charlottecarpentermusic.com You can also follow Charlotte on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ccarpentermusic/ Burnout is free to listen to but not free to make. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast you can Support the show here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4 Apr 2025
Interlude 2: "A Day At The Races"
Alfie is arriving at the track for a day watching ZG racing but his trip is about business rather than pleasure. Who is the mysterious Carla Borg and what is the real purpose of Alfie's visit? In Interlude 2: “A Day At The Races” by Lewis Carter you heard: Alexander Broad as Alfie Tiffany Clare as Carla Borg Alfredo Mudie Smart as Banks Chris Gregory as “soldier” Other voices are played by members of the cast Burnout is created by Lewis Carter and written by Lewis Carter and Emily Inkpen It is directed by Emily Inkpen and Chris Gregory Burnout is recorded at Orpheus Studio in London by Richard “Orpheus” Campbell Production, sound design and editing are by Chris Gregory The original music score for Burnout is written by Chris Gregory Our closing theme “Dolores” is by Charlotte Carpenter Our production company is Alternative Stories https://alternativestories.com/ You can find out more about Burnout by visiting our website https://www.burnoutpod.com/ And you can follow the show on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/burnout.pod/ Charlotte Carpenter is the composer and performer of our brilliant closing theme "Dolores". Charlotte is a musician and songwriter from the English Midlands and you can find out more about her and listen to and buy her music (including “Dolores”) via her website www.charlottecarpentermusic.com You can also follow Charlotte on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ccarpentermusic/ Burnout is free to listen to but not free to make. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast you can Support the show here Trigger Warnings Language Threats Explosions Terrorist activity Violence Death Peril Coercion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28 Mar 2025
Interlude 1: "Envoys And Angels"
In our first interlude of season one IRIS finds herself paying another unexpected visit to the Envoy Void You can find out more about Burnout by visiting our website https://www.burnoutpod.com/ And you can follow the show on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/burnout.pod/ Episode one of Burnout along with our Prologue Episode on Friday 14th March wherever you listen to podcasts. Please find the show in your favourite podcast app, subscribe and rate / review the show here https://pod.link/1798982875 Burnout is created by Lewis Carter and written by Lewis Carter and Emily Inkpen It is directed by Emily Inkpen and Chris Gregory In the excerpts from Burnout in this episode you heard Miztli Rose as IRIS Tiffany Clare as The Mediator Charlie Richards as The Other Ethan Reid as Theo With other voices played by members of the cast Burnout is recorded at Orpheus Studio in London by Richard “Orpheus” Campbell Production, sound design and editing are by Chris Gregory The original music score for Burnout is written by Chris Gregory Our closing theme “Dolores” is by Charlotte Carpenter Our production company is Alternative Stories https://alternativestories.com/ Charlotte Carpenter is the composer and performer of our brilliant closing theme "Dolores". Charlotte is a musician and songwriter from the English Midlands and you can find out more about her and listen to and buy her music (including “Dolores”) via her website www.charlottecarpentermusic.com You can also follow Charlotte on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ccarpentermusic/ Burnout is free to listen to but not free to make. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast you can Support the show here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21 Mar 2025
Episode 2: "If God Is Your Co-Pilot, Swap Seats"
Theo remains imprisoned in Alfie’s bunker whilst IRIS is strangely absent in the second episode of our cyberpunk thriller Burnout by Lewis Carter Burnout is created by Lewis Carter and written by Lewis Carter and Emily Inkpen It is directed by Emily Inkpen and Chris Gregory In the excerpts from Burnout in this episode you heard Miztli Rose as IRIS Ethan Reid as Theo Alexander Broad as Alfie Tiffany Clare as The Mediator Charlie Richards as The Other Nic Lamont as the Nezabukov Hit Squad Leader With other voices played by members of the cast Burnout is recorded at Orpheus Studio in London by Richard Campbell Production, sound design and editing are by Chris Gregory The original music score for Burnout is written by Chris Gregory Our closing theme “Dolores” is by Charlotte Carpenter Our production company is Alternative Stories https://alternativestories.com/ You can find out more about Burnout by visiting our website https://www.burnoutpod.com/ And you can follow the show on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/burnout.pod/ Please find the show in your favourite podcast app, subscribe and rate / review the show here https://pod.link/1798982875 Charlotte Carpenter is the composer and performer of our brilliant closing theme "Dolores". Charlotte is a musician and songwriter from the English Midlands and you can find out more about her and listen to and buy her music (including “Dolores”) via her website www.charlottecarpentermusic.com You can also follow Charlotte on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ccarpentermusic/ Burnout is free to listen to but not free to make. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast you can Support the show here Trigger warnings for this episode Language Violence Threats of violence Kidnap / abduction Imprisonment Drug use Car accident Vomit Graphic depictions of injury Graphic depictions of military action Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14 Mar 2025
Episode 1: "Before The Devil Knows You're Dead"
A friendly game of cards turns into a nightmare for Theo Bazerov in the opening episode of Burnout by Lewis Carter Episode 1 of Burnout "Before The Devil Knows You're Dead" was written by Lewis Carter Burnout is created by Lewis Carter and written by Lewis Carter and Emily Inkpen It is directed by Emily Inkpen and Chris Gregory In this episode you can hear: Ethan Reid as Theo Miztli Rose as IRIS Chris Gregory as Taj Bran Emily Inkpen as Jess Tom McEnery as Anton Tomasz Clark as McCreedy Alexander Broad as Alfie Richard Campbell as “Hostile” Other voices were played by the cast The music playing in the bar in this episode was by The Lokeys and used with permission https://www.instagram.com/lokeysband/ Burnout is created by Lewis Carter and written by Lewis Carter and Emily Inkpen It is directed by Emily Inkpen and Chris GregoryBurnout is recorded at Orpheus Studio in London by Richard Campbell Production, sound design and editing are by Chris Gregory The original music score for Burnout is written by Chris Gregory Our closing theme “Dolores” is by Charlotte Carpenter Our production company is Alternative Stories https://alternativestories.com/ You can find out more about Burnout by visiting our website https://www.burnoutpod.com/ And you can follow the show on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/burnout.pod/ Please find the show in your favourite podcast app, subscribe and rate / review the show here https://pod.link/1798982875 Charlotte Carpenter is the composer and performer of our brilliant closing theme "Dolores". Charlotte is a musician and songwriter from the English Midlands and you can find out more about her and listen to and buy her music (including “Dolores”) via her website www.charlottecarpentermusic.com You can also follow Charlotte on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ccarpentermusic/ Burnout is free to listen to but not free to make. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast you can Support the show here Trigger warnings for this episode Language Violence Threats of violence Kidnap / abduction Imprisonment Drug use Car accident Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14 Mar 2025
Prologue: "Self Help"
In an underground laboratory within Taj Clan HQ, Caleb is working around the clock on a top secret project. But progress is slow and even Caleb's sef-help tapes aren't giving him the answers he needs. Burnout is created by Lewis Carter and written by Lewis Carter and Emily Inkpen It is directed by Emily Inkpen and Chris Gregory "Self Help" features Miztli Rose as IRIS Charlie Richards as Caleb Emily Inkpen as the voice of the self help tape and Chris Gregory as the ZG race commentator Burnout is recorded at Orpheus Studio in London by Richard Campbell Production, sound design and editing are by Chris Gregory The original music score for Burnout is written by Chris Gregory Our closing theme “Dolores” is by Charlotte Carpenter You can find out more about Burnout by visiting our website https://www.burnoutpod.com/ And you can follow the show on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/burnout.pod Please find the show in your favourite podcast app, subscribe and rate / review the show here https://pod.link/1798982875 Our production company is Alternative Stories https://alternativestories.com/ Charlotte Carpenter is the composer and performer of our brilliant closing theme "Dolores". Charlotte is a musician and songwriter from the English Midlands and you can find out more about her and listen to and buy her music (including “Dolores”) via her website www.charlottecarpentermusic.com You can also follow Charlotte on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ccarpentermusic/ Burnout is free to listen to but not free to make. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast you can Support the show here Trigger warnings in this episode Language Implied threats of violence Imprisonment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12 Mar 2025
Burnout Preview with creator Lewis Carter, director Emily Inkpen and producer Chris Gregory
In this preview episode of Burnout creator and chief writer Lewis Carter, director, actor and co-writer Emily Inkpen and producer and co-director Chris Gregory discuss the show and what listeners can expect from it. Along the way we hear excerpts from upcoming episodes and our trailer. You can find out more about Burnout by visiting our website https://www.burnoutpod.com/ And you can follow the show on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/burnout.pod/ Episode one of Burnout along with our Prologue Episode on Friday 14th March wherever you listen to podcasts. Please find the show in your favourite podcast app, subscribe and rate / review the show here https://pod.link/1798982875 Burnout is created by Lewis Carter and written by Lewis Carter and Emily Inkpen It is directed by Emily Inkpen and Chris Gregory In the excerpts from Burnout in this episode you heard Miztli Rose as IRIS Ethan Reid as Theo Alexander Broad as Alfie Tiffany Clare as The Mediator Charlie Richards as The Other Emily Inkpen as Jess Chris Gregory as Taj Bran Tom McEnery as Anton Tomasz Clark as McCreedy With other voices played by members of the cast Burnout is recorded at Orpheus Studio in London by Richard Campbell Production, sound design and editing are by Chris Gregory The original music score for Burnout is written by Chris Gregory Our closing theme “Dolores” is by Charlotte Carpenter Our production company is Alternative Stories https://alternativestories.com/ Charlotte Carpenter is the composer and performer of our brilliant closing theme "Dolores". Charlotte is a musician and songwriter from the English Midlands and you can find out more about her and listen to and buy her music (including “Dolores”) via her website www.charlottecarpentermusic.com You can also follow Charlotte on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ccarpentermusic/ Burnout is free to listen to but not free to make. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast you can Support the show here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27 Feb 2025
Burnout Trailer
Welcome to our trailer for Burnout, a new science fiction audio drama series written by Lewis Carter with Emily Inkpen and produced by Alternative Stories. In this trailer you can hear Ethan Reid as Theo Miztli Rose as IRIS Alexander Broad as Alfie Tiffany Clare as The Envoy Emily Inkpen as Jess Tom McEnery as Anton Chris Gregory as Taj Bran Burnout will be launching on this channel in March 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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- 14 ratings
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- Social presence
- 94
- YouTube
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- Engagement
- 81
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