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Word Wrangling

Apr 20, 2026 · 18 min · 19 segments

In which Kilner and Samantha deal with a word escape on a literary ranch. Looking for ad-free episodes? Check out our ⁠Patreon feed!⁠ For a full transcript of the episode and content warnings click…

In which Kilner and Samantha deal with a word escape on a literary ranch. Looking for ad-free episodes? Check out our ⁠Patreon feed!⁠ For a full transcript of the episode and content warnings click here or visit ⁠battlebird.productions⁠ and click transcripts! Written by Beth Crane and produced by Hedley Knights for Battle Bird Productions. All artwork and graphics by Beth Crane, all music by Hedley Knights. CAST Beth Crane Rebecca Evans Jack Carmichael Helen Zaltzmann Pip Glad...

In which Kilner and Samantha deal with a word escape on a literary ranch. Looking for ad-free episodes? Check out our ⁠Patreon feed!⁠ For a full transcript of the episode and content warnings click…

Speakers: RonjaGuestKilnerGuestDaxGuestSamanthaGuestspeaker_5Guest

Top entities: Cluedo×2 Odoo×18 Dax×4 Word×3 Xbox×3

Show signals: PopularityVery Populartop 5%

Mission Call: Word Wrangling Briefing1:34 – 3:02

S

1:34

Okay, so Captain Tawny in the under library with a metamorphic trap because, um, they were in a business dispute involving fruit?

K

1:49

Aha, that's it.

G

GuestGuest

1:51

[sighs] I still think it's not as good as the original.

G

GuestGuest

1:54

[alert noise]

K

1:55

That was good timing.

S

1:56

Shall I?

K

1:57

May as well.

N

NarratorNarrator

1:58

[upbeat music] Hello, valued employees.

N

NarratorNarrator

2:04

Here are the details for your next exciting mission.

N

NarratorNarrator

2:07

You will be word wrangling in or at the Conveyor Four Literary Ranch.

N

NarratorNarrator

2:13

We hope you enjoy your mission.

N

NarratorNarrator

2:15

Additional notes: verbs.

N

NarratorNarrator

2:18

Message ends.

G

GuestGuest

2:22

Word wrangling.

K

2:23

No idea.

K

2:25

I hope it's not writing essays.

G

GuestGuest

2:26

Ooh, I'll take the lead on that one then.

G

GuestGuest

2:28

Essays I can do.

G

GuestGuest

2:29

I even won prizes for them, or possibly bought prizes for them.

G

GuestGuest

2:35

Ugh, it was a long time ago.

S

2:36

Shall I set a course?

K

2:38

Yeah, go on then.

N

NarratorNarrator

2:57

[rock music]

CluedoGameGame
98%2 mentions
OdooSoftware ApplicationSoftware
94%18 mentions
DaxPersonCanadian singer and rapper
90%4 mentions
WordEntity
87%3 mentions
XboxProduct ModelVideo game console
83%3 mentions
Windows 11Software ApplicationOperating system
79%4 mentions
HorseEntityMammal
75%5 mentions
American Heart AssociationCompanyNonprofit organization
71%1 mention
PatreonCompanyCompany
67%3 mentions
Call to actionEntity
63%2 mentions
BAFTA Film AwardsEntityAward
60%2 mentions
Word playEntity
56%1 mention
appendixEntity
52%1 mention
MicrosoftCompanyTechnology company
48%2 mentions
GraphemeEntity
44%2 mentions
Joy DivisionMusic GroupRock band
35%1 mention
Siouxsie and the BansheesMusic GroupRock band
35%1 mention
The CureMusic GroupRock band
35%1 mention
The Smashing PumpkinsMusic GroupRock band
35%1 mention
Dante AlighieriPersonItalian poet and writer
23%1 mention
Dante Gabriel RossettiPersonEnglish poet and illustrator
23%1 mention
PonyEntityHorse
17%1 mention
Helen ZaltzmanPersonBroadcaster and writer
12%1 mention
MuleEntityAnimal
12%1 mention
AstatineEntityChemical element
6%1 mention
PayPalCompanyFinancial technology company
2%1 mention

Performing ArtsArts
Language ArtsEducation
FictionEntertainment
LanguageCulture
Theatrical PerformanceArts > Performing Arts
Word FormationCulture > Language > Linguistics
LiteracyEducation > Language Arts
NarrativeEntertainment > Fiction
WritingLiterature
Character DevelopmentEntertainment > Fiction > Narrative
Word PlayLiterature > Writing > Creative Writing
LinguisticsCulture > Language
Creative WritingLiterature > Writing
Language PlayLiterature > Writing > Creative Writing > Word Play
Whimsical ThemesEntertainment > Fiction > Narrative > Character Development
Creative ExpressionEducation > Language Arts > Literacy
Word GamesEducation > Language Arts > Literacy > Creative Expression
Language EvolutionCulture > Language > Linguistics > Word Formation
Character InteractionArts > Performing Arts > Theatrical Performance
StorytellingArts > Performing Arts > Theatrical Performance > Character Interaction
Education
Entertainment
Culture
Literature
Arts

Mission Call: Word Wrangling Briefing1:34 – 3:02

S

1:34

Okay, so Captain Tawny in the under library with a metamorphic trap because, um, they were in a business dispute involving fruit?

K

1:49

Aha, that's it.

G

GuestGuest

1:51

[sighs] I still think it's not as good as the original.

G

GuestGuest

1:54

[alert noise]

K

1:55

That was good timing.

S

1:56

Shall I?

K

1:57

May as well.

N

NarratorNarrator

1:58

[upbeat music] Hello, valued employees.

N

NarratorNarrator

2:04

Here are the details for your next exciting mission.

N

NarratorNarrator

2:07

You will be word wrangling in or at the Conveyor Four Literary Ranch.

N

NarratorNarrator

2:13

We hope you enjoy your mission.

N

NarratorNarrator

2:15

Additional notes: verbs.

N

NarratorNarrator

2:18

Message ends.

G

GuestGuest

2:22

Word wrangling.

K

2:23

No idea.

K

2:25

I hope it's not writing essays.

G

GuestGuest

2:26

Ooh, I'll take the lead on that one then.

G

GuestGuest

2:28

Essays I can do.

G

GuestGuest

2:29

I even won prizes for them, or possibly bought prizes for them.

G

GuestGuest

2:35

Ugh, it was a long time ago.

S

2:36

Shall I set a course?

K

2:38

Yeah, go on then.

N

NarratorNarrator

2:57

[rock music]

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