Burnout: A Cyberpunk Thriller

Burnout: A Cyberpunk Thriller

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.

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February 27, 2025 2 mins
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 choice...
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Join our Patreon for ad-free podcasts and bonus content ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/AltStories⁠ 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 we...
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March 14, 2025 14 mins
Join our Patreon for ad-free podcasts and bonus content ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/AltStories⁠ 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 H...
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Join our Patreon for ad-free podcasts and bonus content ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/AltStories⁠ 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 t...
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Join our Patreon for ad-free podcasts and bonus content ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/AltStories⁠ 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    M...
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March 28, 2025 17 mins
Join our Patreon for ad-free podcasts and bonus content ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/AltStories⁠ 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...
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April 3, 2025 14 mins
Join our Patreon for ad-free podcasts and bonus content ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/AltStories⁠ 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...
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Join our Patreon for ad-free podcasts and bonus content ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/AltStories⁠ 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: ...
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Join our Patreon for ad-free podcasts and bonus content ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/AltStories⁠ 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 ep...
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Join our Patreon for ad-free podcasts and bonus content ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/AltStories⁠ 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:     ...
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May 2, 2025 36 mins
Join our Patreon for ad-free podcasts and bonus content ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/AltStories⁠ 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...
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