Clockwork Bird

Clockwork Bird

Hanging Sloth

Piece together the mystery of the disappearance of Robin Jaeger, a man with four metal limbs, in this sci-fi horror audio drama. Shelly Croft organises recordings taken from the computer of Dr Sophie Bennett, one of the lead scientists on the synthetic limbs project, and uncovers more than just scientific breakthroughs. Clockwork Bird deals with mature themes and may not be suitable for all audiences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not Quite Dead: A Show About Vampires

Not Quite Dead: A Show About Vampires

Hi, I’m Eira, creator of Clockwork Bird and Spirit Box Radio, and I’m here to tell you about another show, Not Quite Dead.After seeing a succession of patients succumb to the same brutal injuries to their necks, Alfie, an overworked emergency nurse, is almost killed by a foul, rotting creature. He’s saved by a mysterious man who tells him the only chance Alfie has to live to let him drink his blood. Alfie agrees, not realising that giving his blood to Casper, a vampire, will mean the two of them

Feb 15, 2024 • 1:05

Introducing: The Twelvelms Conspiracy - Crowdfunding Now!

Introducing: The Twelvelms Conspiracy - Crowdfunding Now!

You can be a part of bringing this magical world to life by supporting the show on IndieGoGo! Become a part of the mayhem, mischief, madness and magic of the Twelvelms Conspiracy today.Support on IndieGoGo: https://igg.me/at/twelvelmsFind out more: https://twelvelms.com/Transcript for this trailer: https://hangingslothstudios.com/trailer-introducing-the-twelvelms-conspiracy/Nestled in the hills and trees of the North of England is a tiny town, invisible to passing hikers and planes flying overhe

Jul 18, 2023 • 2:27

Presenting:  Spirit Box Radio

Presenting: Spirit Box Radio

Spirit Box Radio is a psuedo radio station hosted by the spiritually challenged Sam Enfield; if you love surreal horror, witches, possible hauntings and a lot of dramatic irony, Spirit Box Radio can be found anywhere you listen to your podcasts (including wherever you're listening right now!). Tune in, get spooky!We couldn't do any of this without you, our wonderful audience. Please consider supporting Hanging Sloth Studios on Patreon so we can continue to improve our shows, pay our actors, and

Apr 20, 2021 • 1:35

 Swan Song No.3: Interview with Alex

Swan Song No.3: Interview with Alex

Support us on Patreon! Join Alex as she discuss the experience of making Clockwork Bird, including what it's like to start a podcast in pandemic, when you have no idea what you're doing! Ah, the joys of the internet.We currently have Open Casting Calls for Spirit Box Radio! Check them out if you would like to be involved. Not sure? Check out our list of stuff we want you to know first before you decide!An unedited version of this interview with a bit more discussion of Clockwork Bird's themes is

Feb 2, 2021 • 11:29

Swan Song No.2: Interviews with Actors Daisy and Gary

Swan Song No.2: Interviews with Actors Daisy and Gary

Support us on Patreon! Join Daisy and Gary as discuss the experience of making Clockwork Bird, including what it's like to start a podcast in pandemic, when you have no idea what you're doing! Ah, the joys of the internet. An unedited version of this interview with loads of giggles (and discussions of possible sequels to Clockwork Bird!!) is available to patrons on our Patreon!Clockwork Bird may be finished, but Hanging Sloth Studios is still making sounds for you to listen to with your ears! Sp

Jan 26, 2021 • 15:08

Swan Song No.1: Bloopers!

Swan Song No.1: Bloopers!

Support us on Patreon! Join the cast of Clockwork Bird as they mess up, call people the wrong names, burst into laughter and are interrupted by one of five potential cats! Ah, the joys of the internet. Clockwork Bird may be finished, but Hanging Sloth Studios is still making sounds for you to listen to with your ears! Spirit Box Radio is a psuedo radio station hosted by the spiritually challenged Sam Enfield; if you love surreal horror, witches, possible hauntings and a lot of dramatic irony, Sp

Jan 19, 2021 • 6:08

30. Robin

30. Robin

How to escape being trapped inside an AI in three easy steps. 1. Destroy a state of the art security system. 2. Run for your lives. 3. Well... we'll cross that bridge when we get to it. Robin Jaeger will not be a cog in the machine. He is the whole Clockwork Bird.Thank you for listening to Clockwork Bird. Support us on our patreon. Check out our new podcast, Spirit Box Radio! You can subscribe wherever you're listening to this episode by searching for 'Spirit Box Radio'!Find us on our website, t

Jan 12, 2021 • 17:58

29. Crow

29. Crow

E-Liza is experiencing a problem. Can you help? The problem E-Liza is experiencing is a logical mistake: ‘Robin Jaeger is dead’ and ‘Robin Jaeger is still alive’.Check out our new podcast, Spirit Box Radio! You can subscribe wherever you're listening to this episode by searching for 'Spirit Box Radio'!Find us on our website, tweet us @hangingsloths. Consider supporting us at patreon.com/hangingslothstudios.Clockwork Bird is a scifi/horror podcast that deals with mature themes and may not be suit

Jan 5, 2021 • 23:12

28. Sparrow

28. Sparrow

The wheels are finally turning, and the man behind the curtain finally steps into view. But this was never about just one man, not really. The time for action has come, but with DI Dave stand back and let the Shelly do what is necessary to make things right?Check out our new podcast, Spirit Box Radio! You can subscribe wherever you're listening to this episode by searching for 'Spirit Box Radio'!Find us on our website, tweet us @hangingsloths. Consider supporting us at patreon.com/hangingslothst

Dec 29, 2020 • 25:55

27. Flamingo

27. Flamingo

Dave puts his career on the line for Shelly and Noah to risk it all, gambling their freedom and their sanity on a guess which might just turn the tables on U-Co once and for all.Check out our new podcast, Spirit Box Radio! You can subscribe wherever you're listening to this episode by searching for 'Spirit Box Radio'!Find us on our website, tweet us @hangingsloths. Consider supporting us at patreon.com/hangingslothstudios.Clockwork Bird is a scifi/horror podcast that deals with mature themes and

Dec 22, 2020 • 21:44

26. Penguin

26. Penguin

Shelly sits down with Noah Davies, and finally hears the truth about how he really knew Robin Jaeger.Check out our new podcast, Spirit Box Radio! You can subscribe wherever you're listening to this episode by searching for 'Spirit Box Radio'!Find us on our website, tweet us @hangingsloths. Consider supporting us at patreon.com/hangingslothstudios.Clockwork Bird is a scifi/horror podcast that deals with mature themes and may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. This

Dec 15, 2020 • 19:05

25. Goose

25. Goose

A lead finally comes to DI Dave in his search for Alice Jones, but it’s not from where Shelly expected. This new information throws everything they know about U-Co and what happened at Huddau Bay into chaos, and both Shelly and Dave are left with the troubling possibility that perhaps they were wrong about just about everything.Check out our new podcast, Spirit Box Radio! You can subscribe wherever you're listening to this episode by searching for 'Spirit Box Radio'!Find us on our website, tweet

Dec 8, 2020 • 11:47

24. Vulture

24. Vulture

Convinced Alice allowed herself to become a pawn in the plans of Sophie Bennett, Samuel Maxwells and Christopher Darwin, Shelly desperately seeks for any other explanation for what could have happened during the days before the fire at Huddau Bay.Check out our new podcast, Spirit Box Radio! You can subscribe wherever you're listening to this episode by searching for 'Spirit Box Radio'!Find us on our website, tweet us @hangingsloths. Consider supporting us at patreon.com/hangingslothstudios.Clock

Dec 1, 2020 • 16:57

23. Seagull

23. Seagull

Alice is on a mission to convince Sophie to do something she is convinced will save Robin’s life, but she doesn’t say what. Shelly trawls through the notes both she and Alice have put together to find this key piece of information, in hopes it is the final piece of the puzzle.Check out our new podcast, Spirit Box Radio! You can subscribe wherever you're listening to this episode by searching for 'Spirit Box Radio'!Find us on our website, tweet us @hangingsloths. Consider supporting us at patreon

Nov 24, 2020 • 17:35

22. Golden Pheasant

22. Golden Pheasant

Grappling with the troubling possibility that U-Co’s technology could not only bring people back from the dead, but create digital ghosts, Shelly wonders how many of the voices in the recordings are real, and what ‘real’ even means in the context of people, blended with machinery and code.The line between man and machine is blurring; anyone who has seen a photograph of Robin Jaeger could tell you that. But the distinction may be even cloudier than either Shelly or Dave first realised.Check out o

Nov 17, 2020 • 17:14

21. Condor

21. Condor

The line between man and machine is blurring; anyone who has seen a photograph of Robin Jaeger could tell you that. But the distinction may be even cloudier than either Shelly or Dave first realised.Check out our new podcast, Spirit Box Radio! You can subscribe wherever you're listening to this episode by searching for 'Spirit Box Radio'!Find us on our website, tweet us @hangingsloths. Consider supporting us at patreon.com/hangingslothstudios.Clockwork Bird is a scifi/horror podcast that deals w

Nov 10, 2020 • 15:02

20. Starling

20. Starling

Yet another folder of recordings appears on Shelly’s laptop, but these ones are different. She’s seen them before. Somehow, E-Liza and the files are more connected than Shelly realised. Maybe she is not malfunctioning after all.Check out our new podcast, Spirit Box Radio! You can subscribe wherever you're listening to this episode by searching for 'Spirit Box Radio'!Find us on our website, tweet us @hangingsloths. Consider supporting us at patreon.com/hangingslothstudios.Clockwork Bird is a scif

Nov 3, 2020 • 14:45

19. Kookaburra

19. Kookaburra

Permission granted to listen to audio files from Detective Inspector David Hughes. Maybe it’s no coincidence that of all U-Co’s cadavers, Robin is the one who woke up.Find us online at hangingslothstudios.wordpress.com, where you will find full episode transcripts. Tweet us @hangingsloths. Consider supporting us at patreon.com/hangingslothstudios. Check out our new podcast, Spirit Box Radio, launching 19/10/2020.Clockwork Bird is a scifi/horror podcast that deals with mature themes and may not b

Oct 27, 2020 • 15:13

18. Tern

18. Tern

Noah Davies breaks his silence long enough to help Shelly put her timeline into place. A new file appears on Shelly’s laptop, of Sophie Bennett talking directly to Robin Jaeger, and holes in the timeline grow too big too ignore. Find us online at hangingslothstudios.wordpress.com, where you will find full episode transcripts. Tweet us @hangingsloths. Consider supporting us at patreon.com/hangingslothstudios. Check out our new podcast, Spirit Box Radio, launching 19/10/2020. Clockwork Bird is a s

Oct 20, 2020 • 20:15

17. Falcon

17. Falcon

A step back in time to the day Alice and Sophie first met, as Shelly and E-Liza access the files on the laptop Shelly found in Alice’s apartment. Shelly begins to think, maybe Dave is right; all roads lead to Christopher Darwin.Find us online at hangingslothstudios.wordpress.com, where you will find full episode transcripts. Tweet us @hangingsloths. Consider supporting us at patreon.com/hangingslothstudios.Clockwork Bird is a scifi/horror podcast that deals with mature themes and may not be suit

Oct 13, 2020 • 17:37

16. Blackbird

16. Blackbird

A mysterious call from an actual number on Shelly Croft’s phone, from someone with a warning, prompting Shelly to go on an ill-advised filed trip to Huddau Bay. E-Liza’s updates continue to have… interesting impact on her performance.Find us online at hangingslothstudios.wordpress.com, where you will find full episode transcripts. Tweet us @hangingsloths. Consider supporting us at patreon.com/hangingslothstudios.Clockwork Bird is a scifi/horror podcast that deals with mature themes and may not b

Oct 6, 2020 • 21:12

BONUS! Clockwork Bird Pt.1. Blooper Reel!

BONUS! Clockwork Bird Pt.1. Blooper Reel!

A little complilation of a few bloopers from production of Clockwork Bird here at Hanging Sloth Studios! Clockwork Bird will return with episode 16 on 06/10/2020.Find us online at hangingslothstudios.wordpress.com, where you will find full episode transcripts. Tweet us @hangingsloths. Consider supporting us at patreon.com/hangingslothstudios.Clockwork Bird is a scifi/horror podcast that deals with mature themes and may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. Warnings f

Sep 15, 2020 • 10:55

15. Cygnet

15. Cygnet

E-Liza has encountered a problem. Resetting systems now. E-Liza has encountered a problem, little bird. Resetting systems now.Find us online at hangingslothstudios.wordpress.com, where you will find full episode transcripts. Tweet us @hangingsloths. Consider supporting us at patreon.com/hangingslothstudios.Clockwork Bird is a scifi/horror podcast that deals with mature themes and may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. Warnings for this episode in particular:- Disc

Sep 8, 2020 • 15:24

14. Crane

14. Crane

Shelly and Dave have reached an impasse. E-Liza's most recent update takes a turn for the bizarre.Find us online at hangingslothstudios.wordpress.com, where you will find full episode transcripts. Tweet us @hangingsloths. Consider supporting us at patreon.com/hangingslothstudios.Clockwork Bird is a scifi/horror podcast that deals with mature themes and may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. Warnings for this episode in particular:- Discussion of mental illness and

Sep 1, 2020 • 15:22

13. Pigeon

13. Pigeon

Another phone call and a set of new audio files send Shelly spiralling, and Dave finally reveals his motivations for letting Shelly get involved, via Sophie and Alice. Note: an issue with the audio on this episode was reported and corrected 13:15 25/08/2020. Find us online at hangingslothstudios.wordpress.com, where you will find full episode transcripts. Tweet us @hangingsloths. Consider supporting us at patreon.com/hangingslothstudios.Clockwork Bird is a scifi/horror podcast that deals with ma

Aug 25, 2020 • 24:16

12. Raven

12. Raven

Shelly reaches breaking point as more audio files appear on her computer and she focuses in on the whispering audio that Alice and Sophie seem desperate to ignore as they discuss how Robin's miraculous reawakening changed Sophie's life. Featuring special guest star Elara Leatherbarrow!Find us online at hangingslothstudios.wordpress.com, where you will find full episode transcripts. Tweet us @hangingsloths. Consider supporting us at patreon.com/hangingslothstudios.Clockwork Bird is a scifi/horror

Aug 18, 2020 • 19:22

11. Cuckoo

11. Cuckoo

Alice Jones sits down with her new laptop and plumbs through her feelings on the thorny issues of her last break-up, the death of her guinea pig, and her break-in at the London Hilton. Find us online at hangingslothstudios.wordpress.com, tweet us @hangingsloths. Consider supporting us at patreon.com/hangingslothstudios.Clockwork Bird is a scifi/horror podcast that deals with mature themes and may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. This episode in particular featur

Aug 11, 2020 • 22:53

10. Heron

10. Heron

Dave dives deep, telling Shelly everything he's been keeping back before. Shelly isn't sure it all adds up. Robin Jaeger's old email address, alouette.jaeger@gmail.com, resurfaces. Find us online at hangingslothstudios.wordpress.com, tweet us @hangingsloths. Consider supporting us at patreon.com/hangingslothstudios.Clockwork Bird is a scifi/horror podcast that deals with mature themes and may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. This episode in particular features:P

Aug 4, 2020 • 15:12

9. Swallow

9. Swallow

Shelly fixates on a tiny clip of one of the recordings and pushes Dave to breaking point, whilst Alice and Sophie discuss the nature of death and software on Sophie's computer begins to... malfunction. Find us online at hangingslothstudios.wordpress.com, tweet us @hangingsloths. Consider supporting us at patreon.com/hangingslothstudios.Clockwork Bird is a scifi/horror podcast that deals with mature themes and may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. This episode in

Jul 28, 2020 • 19:28

8. Lyrebird

8. Lyrebird

Mysterious phone calls plague Shelly as she and Dave come to blows over his refusal explore leads Shelly is certain will open up both the case against U-Co for medical malpractice, and the investigation into Alice's disappearance. Find us online at hangingslothstudios.wordpress.com, tweet us @hangingsloths. Consider supporting us at patreon.com/hangingslothstudios.Clockwork Bird is a scifi/horror podcast that deals with mature themes and may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion

Jul 21, 2020 • 17:17

7. Magpie

7. Magpie

What does it mean to care for others? Dave and Shelly have a disagreement about Dave's continued evasiveness. Alice and Sophie both try to grapple with their situation, and the role each of them have played in causing it.Find us online at hangingslothstudios.wordpress.com, tweet us @hangingsloths. Consider supporting us at patreon.com/hangingslothstudios.Clockwork Bird is a scifi/horror podcast that deals with mature themes and may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advise

Jul 14, 2020 • 16:00

6. Sparrowhawk

6. Sparrowhawk

DI Dave's behaviour takes an unsavoury turn, Alice presses Sophie to admit her real feelings for Robin Jaeger, and Shelly digs deeper into U-Co's policies. Find us online at hangingslothstudios.wordpress.com, tweet us @hangingsloths. Consider supporting us at patreon.com/hangingslothstudios.Clockwork Bird is a scifi/horror podcast that deals with mature themes and may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. This episode in particular features:Explicit languageBrief, un

Jul 7, 2020 • 19:29

5. Dove

5. Dove

Now remastered! Shelly discovers a missing persons reported for Robin Jaeger, closed by DI Dave Hughes, and a recording of an old phone conversation, with someone whose name has not appeared on the case before.Find us online at hangingslothstudios.wordpress.com, tweet us @hangingsloths. Consider supporting us at patreon.com/hangingslothstudios.Clockwork Bird is a scifi/horror podcast that deals with mature themes and may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. This epi

Jun 30, 2020 • 11:07

4. Mallard

4. Mallard

Now remastered! Shelly begins to doubt the intentions of DI Dave, and Sophie and Alice discuss the ethics of beating heart cadavers.Find us online at hangingslothstudios.wordpress.com, tweet us @hangingsloths. Consider supporting us at patreon.com/hangingslothstudios.Clockwork Bird is a scifi/horror podcast that deals with mature themes and may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. This episode in particular features:Explicit languageBrief detailed descriptions of me

Jun 23, 2020 • 13:58

3. Hummingbird

3. Hummingbird

Now remastered! A strange set of new audio files lands on Shelly Croft's desk, and Sophie and Alice talk about the origins of trauma.Find us online at hangingslothstudios.wordpress.com, tweet us @hangingsloths. Consider supporting us at patreon.com/hangingslothstudios.Clockwork Bird is a scifi/horror podcast that deals with mature themes and may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. This episode in particular features:Explicit languageBrief, undetailed descriptions o

Jun 16, 2020 • 13:33

2. Peacock

2. Peacock

Now remastered! Shelly Croft digs deeper into U-Co's past, uncovering an old statement written by Dr Samuel Maxwells, relating to an old data protection case.Find us online at hangingslothstudios.wordpress.com, tweet us @hangingsloths. Consider supporting us at patreon.com/hangingslothstudios.Clockwork Bird is a scifi/horror podcast that deals with mature themes and may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. This episode in particular features:Explicit languageBrief,

Jun 9, 2020 • 13:04

1. Albatross

1. Albatross

Now remastered! Shelly Croft helps DI Dave Hughes sort through files for Case 229, regarding U-Co and medical malpractice. Shelly listens to recording 36, taken from the personal computer of Dr Sophie Bennett.Find us online at hangingslothstudios.wordpress.com, tweet us @hangingsloths. Consider supporting us at patreon.com/hangingslothstudios.Clockwork Bird is a scifi/horror podcast that deals with mature themes and may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. This epis

Jun 9, 2020 • 14:27

Teaser Trailer: Robin Jaeger is Dead

Teaser Trailer: Robin Jaeger is Dead

I'm very sorry to have to be the one to tell you this, but Robin Jaeger is dead. Tune into Clockwork Bird, a SciFi/Horror podcast by Hanging Sloth Studios, on 09/06/2020. Visit us at hangingslothstudios.wordpress.com, tweet us @hangingsloths, or support us on patreon.com/hangingslothstudios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 26, 2020 • 1:29

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