A transcript is a retrospective written record of dialogue, and like a script (a prospective record) may include other scene information such as props or actions. In the case of a transcript of a film or television episode, ideally it is a verbatim record. Because closed-captioning is usually written separately, its text may have errors and does not necessarily reflect the true Canonical transcript. [Opening Lost Theme] [Podcast theme music] Carlton Cuse: Well, hi there, Damon. Damon Lindelof: Hi there, Carlton. Carlton Cuse: Well this is it, isn't it. Our final podcast. Damon Lindelof: EVER.