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: Howdy Damon. Damon Lindelof: Hi there Carlton. Wow, howdy, that's a new salutation for you. Carlton Cuse: What's going on with you Damon?