Silence of the Sparrows
We dive into the dystopian world of the novel Silence of the Sparrows and its sequel, Sound of the Sparrows. Each episode of the podcast will feature an excerpt from a chapter and some insight you won’t find anywhere else. We’re going to follow Jude Kane, his sister Maisy, and their neighbor Zara Malik as they cross New America, looking for their brother, who disappeared from their home and whom they believe may have been taken by the government. As they travel, they lend help to many others who also oppose this new government, and without intending to, they begin a movement that gains so much momentum that the Sparrows, committed to non-violence, may be caught in the middle of a civil war.
Episodes
May 29, 2026
May 29, 2026
5 min
President Conner has suspended the Senate and sent in the Patriot Guard to enforce his order. Jude is in custody, the Regions have declared loyalty to their governors, and New America is now at war.
May 29, 2026
May 29, 2026
4 min
Jude travels to the NADF base in Cascadia to announce his candidacy for President. General Alvarado responds with an order for NADF troops to remain loyal to Patriot candidates only, sparking a backlash among the ranks and a rift with the Regional Defense Forces.
May 29, 2026
May 29, 2026
5 min
Desperate to save money and reduce the population, the New America Corporate Congress passes the “Family Relief Act,” which offers a million dollars to the families of the elderly and terminally ill who elect to end their lives. The Sparrows are determined to defeat the bill in the Senate.
May 29, 2026
May 29, 2026
4 min
Janie Hollins, the Sparrow Senator in Appalachia, is whisked off from an event by her new security team; the Nine aren’t taking any chances with the Patriot Guard.
May 29, 2026
May 29, 2026
4 min
Zack Nolan narrowly escapes capture after a campaign rally where it becomes apparent the new Patriot Guard are willing to do the President’s bidding, violently if necessary.
May 28, 2026
May 28, 2026
6 min
President Connor switches to a more political strategy to fight the Sparrows: he is going to advocate for “patriots” to stand for “Safety, Stability, and Loyalty.” He has not completely given up on violence or intimidation, however.
May 28, 2026
May 28, 2026
5 min
Callum gives Rod Kane an idea: why not draft a Bill of Rights to kick off the new constitution?
May 28, 2026
May 28, 2026
4 min
In a meeting of Sparrow leaders, Max lays out a plan for security, and Jude reiterates the Sparrows commitment to non-violence.
May 28, 2026
May 28, 2026
6 min
Jude is being tortured on camera in an attempt to intimidate the Sparrows, but a group known as the Nine manage to get into the lab just in time.
May 27, 2026
May 27, 2026
5 min
Jude faces torture and a painful death at the hands of General Alvarado, who seems to understand the effectiveness of the Sparrows and Jude’s leadership better than Jude.