Francis Forever

About Francis Forever

On August 13th, 2020, Francis Webb decided they’d live forever. Francis Forever is a mystery and adventure podcast following Francis Webb and their relationship with death, immortality, humanity, and themself. Listen to their musings, and join them on their journey to find eternal life—and their many, many stops along the way.

Publisher

Leo Zahn

Category

fiction

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Apr 2021

Latest episode

6 Aug 2022

Latest episodes

16 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Aug 2022

   15

   In the season one finale of Francis Forever, Francis has to face Chris and make a decision. Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17pxs6ZCFFwPPrpK66NFstvRoC1Ev44MlepcZ__i0zGU/edit?usp=sharing (https://docs.google.com/document/d/17pxs6ZCFFwPPrpK66NFstvRoC1Ev44MlepcZ__i0zGU/edit?usp=sharing) Content warnings: Yelling Weapons Violence Mind control Imprisonment (non-judicial) Character death Discussion of torture Ableist language Strong language Written by Leo Zahn Theme composed by Jay Howard and Leo Zahn. Produced and edited by Leo Zahn. Music by Sebastian Valenzuela. Sound effects by Leo Zahn in addition to lulyc, egomassive, pfranzen, qubodup, Sophia_C, Alex-Fullam, npeng, Dundalkkirk, miksmusic, and RoteiroEscroto on freesound.org (https://freesound.org/) and BurghRecords on youtube. Contact Francis Forever @francispodcast (https://twitter.com/francispodcast/status/1369393722987843591?s=21) on twitter or francisforeverpod@gmail.com (mailto:francisforeverpod@gmail.com). Francis Forever is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial Share-Alike 4.0 International License. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode)

2. 

   23 Jul 2022

   14

   Francis, Saturn, and Dahlia pay Nigel and Nora a visit. So does Chris! Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/129AdPwLnWZHk94LORkh5E07EdsSfNSOFItR_ns2LJmE/edit?usp=sharing (https://docs.google.com/document/d/129AdPwLnWZHk94LORkh5E07EdsSfNSOFItR_ns2LJmE/edit?usp=sharing) Content warnings: Isolation Threat of strangulation Yelling Stress inducing situation Mild language Mention of rot, weapons, death Written by Leo Zahn Theme composed by Jay Howard and Leo Zahn. Produced and edited by Leo Zahn. Music by Sebastian Valenzuela. Sound effects by Leo Zahn in addition to lulyc, _tyler7687, soundman9826, GlenCurtisAdams, Soundkrampf, InspectorJ, freefire66, audible-edge, datasoundsample, elliott.klein, theironpaw, sophiehall, kevinkace, and egomassive on freesound.org (https://freesound.org/) and BurghRecords on youtube. Contact Francis Forever @francispodcast (https://twitter.com/francispodcast/status/1369393722987843591?s=21) on twitter or francisforeverpod@gmail.com (mailto:francisforeverpod@gmail.com). Francis Forever is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial Share-Alike 4.0 International License. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode)

3. 

   11 Jun 2022

   13

   Francis and Saturn discuss their options. Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oceSt2GunV8QOtaFR7Dt_IMq903SKHvYswp0xs8yrfs/edit?usp=sharing (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oceSt2GunV8QOtaFR7Dt_IMq903SKHvYswp0xs8yrfs/edit?usp=sharing) Content warnings: Disease/rot/decay/infection Pain Paranoia Self deprecation Mild language Mentions of death, hospitals, animal abuse, cancer Written by Leo Zahn Theme composed by Jay Howard and Leo Zahn. Produced and edited by Leo Zahn. Music by Sebastian Valenzuela. Sound effects by Leo Zahn in addition to lulyc on freesound.org (https://freesound.org/) and BurghRecords on youtube. Contact Francis Forever @francispodcast (https://twitter.com/francispodcast/status/1369393722987843591?s=21) on twitter or francisforeverpod@gmail.com (mailto:francisforeverpod@gmail.com). Francis Forever is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial Share-Alike 4.0 International License. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode) This episode was part of an ad swap with the podcast Seven of Hearts. You can find the transcript for the ad here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1reC9ejr3Xz-8RuJsYKXeTtsASZek4Cl_YeelAb3Vu3U/edit?usp=sharing (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1reC9ejr3Xz-8RuJsYKXeTtsASZek4Cl_YeelAb3Vu3U/edit?usp=sharing). You can also find Seven of Hearts on Twitter: @7ofheartspod

4. 

   5 Feb 2022

   12

   Francis and Chris go to a bookstore! Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lzlTrlH9DzMVxFkZ5R8jmukRujMmmHkUQ-EhUcWkLSc/edit?usp=sharing (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lzlTrlH9DzMVxFkZ5R8jmukRujMmmHkUQ-EhUcWkLSc/edit?usp=sharing) Content warnings: Dissociation Arguments and insults Rotting/infection (including SFX) Screaming and loud noises Strong language Discussion of death, destruction of books, sickness and cancer, distant parents, feeling replaced, suicide Written by Leo Zahn Theme composed by Jay Howard and Leo Zahn. Produced and edited by Leo Zahn. Sound effects by Leo Zahn in addition to lulyc, kyles, InspectorJ, shall555, Soundkrampf, JakLocke, gezortenplotz, mzui, freefire66, tats14, smiley_dan, sheyvan, andersmmg, newlocknew, mattiagreyfox, and jasonelrod on freesound.org (https://freesound.org/) and BurghRecords on youtube. Contact Francis Forever @francispodcast (https://twitter.com/francispodcast/status/1369393722987843591?s=21) on twitter or francisforeverpod@gmail.com (mailto:francisforeverpod@gmail.com). Francis Forever is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial Share-Alike 4.0 International License. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode)

5. 

   25 Dec 2021

   11: Forest

   Francis complains about their mental health, Chris, other people, the future, aliens, trees, their mental health (again), books, the universe, empathy, and magic. Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18PprfDnEO6uvxGc6OC6r9bjwPi1Ysx-_gM3vIiG9hWg/edit?usp=sharing (https://docs.google.com/document/d/18PprfDnEO6uvxGc6OC6r9bjwPi1Ysx-_gM3vIiG9hWg/edit?usp=sharing) Content warnings: Self deprecation Dissociation Identity issues Guilt Existential dread Mild language Mention of murder, tumors, drowning, rot/decay, natural disasters (forest fires and floods), and burning Written by Leo Zahn Music and sound by Jay Howard and Leo Zahn. Sound effects by Leo Zahn in addition to lulyc on freesound.org (https://freesound.org/) and BurghRecords on youtube. Contact Francis Forever @francispodcast (https://twitter.com/francispodcast/status/1369393722987843591?s=21) on twitter or francisforeverpod@gmail.com (mailto:francisforeverpod@gmail.com). Francis Forever is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial Share-Alike 4.0 International License. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode)

6. 

   23 Oct 2021

   10: Blight

   Francis, Saturn, and Chris meet the previous holder of The Sick Child. Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B7cz0mg0TgpIf9qE58MsGAh7E8JMwlKkMjwx1yiiR0s/edit?usp=sharing (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B7cz0mg0TgpIf9qE58MsGAh7E8JMwlKkMjwx1yiiR0s/edit?usp=sharing) Content warnings: Mild stalking Violent threats Mind control Self-deprecation Existential dread Mild language Mention of hospitals, cancer Written by Leo Zahn Music and sound by Jay Howard and Leo Zahn. Sound effects by Leo Zahn in addition to lulyc, _tyler7687, luminousfridge, SoundKrampf, FreqMan, 170048@virtualwindow.co.za (mailto:170048@virtualwindow.co.za), JakLocke, InspectorJ, and TomLija on freesound.org (https://freesound.org/) and BurghRecords on youtube. Script revision by River Toepler. Contact Francis Forever @francispodcast (https://twitter.com/francispodcast/status/1369393722987843591?s=21) on twitter or francisforeverpod@gmail.com (mailto:francisforeverpod@gmail.com). Francis Forever is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial Share-Alike 4.0 International License. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode)

7. 

   9 Oct 2021

   09: Chemo

   Francis and their friend (and frenemy) try to find out more about The Sick Child. Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17gGgTsjrhuYppqlbmC4pbwK012YH605TKBc5HODoum0/edit?usp=sharing (https://docs.google.com/document/d/17gGgTsjrhuYppqlbmC4pbwK012YH605TKBc5HODoum0/edit?usp=sharing) Content warnings: Anxiety Yelling Mind control Hospitals Breaching patient confidentiality Threats Memory loss Mild language Mention of cancer, murder Written by Leo Zahn Music and sound by Jay Howard and Leo Zahn. Sound effects by Leo Zahn in addition to lulyc, tim.kahn, GravityFactory, soundman9826, NachtMahrTV, GlenCurtisAdams, ACorcuera, and 14G_Panska_Vagnerova_Adela on freesound.org (https://freesound.org/) and BurghRecords on youtube. Script revision by River Toepler. Contact Francis Forever @francispodcast (https://twitter.com/francispodcast/status/1369393722987843591?s=21) on twitter or francisforeverpod@gmail.com (mailto:francisforeverpod@gmail.com). Francis Forever is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial Share-Alike 4.0 International License. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode)

8. 

   25 Sept 2021

   08: The Sick Child

   Francis experiences their first Great Story. Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/174ijqGshdBdmY9XVYDYKHpcxCJjp5SHbqLidBEgtG6U/edit?usp=sharing Content warnings: Mind control Disease Nausea, other symptoms of sickness Death/character death/death of a child Mild language Written by Leo Zahn Music and sound by Jay Howard and Leo Zahn. Sound effects by Leo Zahn in addition to lulyc, Bpianoholic, and larasark on freesound.org and BurghRecords on youtube. Script revision by River Toepler. Contact Francis Forever @francispodcast on twitter or francisforeverpod@gmail.com. Francis Forever is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial Share-Alike 4.0 International License.

9. 

   11 Sept 2021

   07: Interlude

   Francis receives a gift. Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16E0A6d-1dsUggGuXtdJJ2gb0MUPfobT3q-lRGv-b3s4/edit?usp=sharing Content warnings: Insomnia Dissociation Mind control Casual ableism Mild language Mentions of death Written by Leo Zahn Music and sound by Jay Howard and Leo Zahn. Sound effects by Leo Zahn in addition to lulyc on freesound.org and BurghRecords on youtube. Script revision by River Toepler. Contact Francis Forever @francispodcast on twitter or francisforeverpod@gmail.com. Francis Forever is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial Share-Alike 4.0 International License.

10. 

    28 Aug 2021

    06: Hi Again

    And now it truly begins. Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15VgE527MQ6uwfXacm1OPza8NGHJCrrfYT01nRfRHfqI/edit?usp=sharing Content warnings: Anxiety Weapons Mind control Strong language Shouting Mention of death, animal death, familicide, and house fires Written by Leo Zahn Music and sound by Jay Howard and Leo Zahn. Sound effects by Leo Zahn in addition to lulyc, _tyler7687, GlenCurtisAdams, sidequesting, SoundShelves, and luminousfridge on freesound.org, and BurghRecords on youtube. Script revision by River Toepler. Contact Francis Forever @francispodcast on twitter or francisforeverpod@gmail.com. Francis Forever is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial Share-Alike 4.0 International License.

11. 

    14 Aug 2021

    05: Diner Discussions

    An annoying relative helps Francis and Saturn on their quest. Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11wD8uxXWAQxrpsNp5hsKPKQg7jgA6_9JrCWgP1BLkOs/edit?usp=sharing Content warnings: Misgendering, Implied misgendering, transphobic/homophobic microaggressions Mild language Mentions of a missing child, food/eating, dead animals, death and dying while asleep Written by Leo Zahn Music and sound by Jay Howard and Leo Zahn. Sound effects by Leo Zahn in addition to lulyc, shall555, ViaTorci, LuannWepener, simonjeffrey13, and GlenCurtisAdams on freesound.org, and BurghRecords on youtube. Script revision by River Toepler. Contact Francis Forever @francispodcast on twitter or francisforeverpod@gmail.com. Francis Forever is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial Share-Alike 4.0 International License.

12. 

    31 Jul 2021

    04: Hypnophobia

    hyp·no·pho·bi·a /ˌhipnōˈfōbēə/ Noun extreme or irrational fear of falling asleep. "the vast majority of people who suffer from hypnophobia will find a course of psychotherapy helps enormously" Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mLMY2z5Nc3zATZimoaykZ6qtEwMDYOXAlV89_DCyG50/edit?usp=sharing Content warnings: Sleep deprivation Delusions Self-destructive tendencies Mention of alcohol, car crashes Written by Leo Zahn Music and sound by Jay Howard and Leo Zahn. Sound effects by Leo Zahn in addition to lulyc, _tyler7687, pgonsilva, amholma, KamilNaidoo23, and GlenCurtisAdams on freesound.org, and BurghRecords on youtube. Script revision by River Toepler. Contact Francis Forever @francispodcast on twitter or francisforeverpod@gmail.com. Francis Forever is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial Share-Alike 4.0 International License.

13. 

    17 Jul 2021

    03: Intelligere Mentem

    Saturn tells Francis a story. Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Wt7PAd3Ju-WYUat83FYeEuQzSLinx-cPOS-WR5q3C_g/edit?usp=sharing Content warnings: Animal death Mind control Strong language Mention of memory loss Written by Leo Zahn Music and sound by Jay Howard and Leo Zahn. Sound effects by Leo Zahn in addition to lulyc, InspectorJ, and Firecat_The_Potato_YT on freesound.org, and BurghRecords on youtube. Script revision by River Toepler. Contact Francis Forever @francispodcast on twitter or francisforeverpod@gmail.com. Francis Forever is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial Share-Alike 4.0 International License.

14. 

    3 Jul 2021

    02: Self Conscious

    Francis rambles to deal with their impatience. Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bZS2l8K4J-wWvZShN4otJRbzex2sHatyez8Yf15RR2s/edit?usp=sharing Content warnings: Dissociation/detachment Mild language Mention of manipulation Written by Leo Zahn Music and sound by Jay Howard and Leo Zahn. Sound effects by Leo Zahn in addition to lulyc, patchytherat, blimp66, kyles, and rsellick on freesound.org, and BurghRecords on youtube. Script revision by River Toepler. Contact Francis Forever @francispodcast on twitter or francisforeverpod@gmail.com. Francis Forever is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial Share-Alike 4.0 International License.

15. 

    19 Jun 2021

    01: Beginnings

    The newly 18 year old Francis Webb has an epiphany. Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16ROFCb1qWYFkXPlvRS5uXvRj-qUjPPl2Hcgbu_0_uv8/edit?usp=sharing Content warnings: Existential dread Depersonalization Mild language Implied suicidal ideation Discussion of death, end times Written by Leo Zahn Music and sound by Jay Howard and Leo Zahn. Sound effects by Leo Zahn in addition to lulyc and HarryPeeks on freesound.org, and BurghRecords on youtube. Script revision by River Toepler. Contact Francis Forever @francispodcast on twitter or francisforeverpod@gmail.com. Francis Forever is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial Share-Alike 4.0 International License.

16. 

    24 Apr 2021

    00: Trailer

    Welcome to Francis Forever, a new audio drama following 18 year old Francis Webb as they seek immortality. The story is told through their audio diary, letting them narrate their journey to find eternal life—and their many, many stops along the way. This episode was written, produced, narrated, directed, and edited by Leo Zahn. Sound effects are by Leo Zahn in addition to lulyc and JavierSerrat on freesound.org (https://freesound.org/). Contact Francis Forever @francispodcast (https://twitter.com/francispodcast/status/1369393722987843591?s=21) on twitter or francisforeverpod@gmail.com (mailto:francisforeverpod@gmail.com). You can find the transcript here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Fr8pmT5MPNx9bv3AfzCjHcr1n5xiSknpStbDJHAhnpQ/edit?usp=sharing (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Fr8pmT5MPNx9bv3AfzCjHcr1n5xiSknpStbDJHAhnpQ/edit?usp=sharing) Content warnings: Discussion of death Existential dread Mention of apocalypse Francis Forever is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial Share-Alike 4.0 International License. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode)

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

13 ratings

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Guest appearances

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