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28. Sparrow

Ep. 28

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?


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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 potentially sensitive content including:

  • Distorted audio from the outset
  • Whispering
  • Mentions of the death of others
  • Mentions of blood
  • Descriptions of mental illness
  • Mentions of suicide attempt
  • Discussion of death
  • Discussions of mourning
  • Existential dread
  • Medical trauma
  • Bad decisions


Clockwork Bird is a podcast distributed by Hanging Sloth Studios under a creative commons international share-alike license. This episode stars: Daisy Major, Gary Major, Jessie Jeffey, Alex Peilober Richardson and Pippin Eira Major. Written, directed and produced by Pippin Eira Major. Music by Maybe Wednesday.

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