Shows
Bravo Mom's UnfilteredEpisode 2Brynn is not returning to RHNOYRHONY RecapErin speaks out about BrynnJenna was on WWHL Ally From VPR speaks outLisa and Bronwyn Fight in reunion (lisa is coming out with receipts and texts)RHONY reunion trailer Rhianna reaching out to Mary CrosbyJoe bradley admits to sleeping with Lu AnnaThoughts on Will and Emmy and how Emmy leftReality tea said Meredith Marks may be leaving RHOSLCKyle Richards open up to Hollywood...2025-03-0550 min
Cherry Pop HorrorEp 121. Final Destination (2000) with BronwynDo you ever get that feeling like something's about to go wrong?Bronwyn is back and this week we decided to check out another 2000's classic - Final Destination (2000)When Alex experiences a horrific dream of his school-trip plane exploding - his classmates and teachers being brutally burnt, sucked out into the sky and hit with falling debris - he freaks out, getting himself and several others kicked from the plane. At first their quite mad until on take-off the plane indeed explodes. Alex, Clear (Ali Larter), Ms. Lewton, Carter, Terry, Billy (Sean-William...2025-02-202h 13
Bros & ShowsTeam Lisa or Team Bronwyn? (RHOSLC Reunion pt 1 Full Recap)What's up Bros? Welcome back to reunion season! In episode one, we dive right into the drama. It leads off with a Ali Baba and a 'stock photo' of a necklace according to Whitney. Angie and Lisa quickly get into it after calling out Heather for taking Lisa's side over Angie. The video game comment gets brought back up and it's clear that those two may not be reconciling anytime soon. Bronwyn acknowledges that she spent a majority of the season chasing Lisa and her friendship only to realize that they were merely 'social friends' which Lisa confirms. Heather...2025-01-241h 09Bros & ShowsMeredith Wears Ali-Ba-Bangs (Part 2 of 2) (RHOSLC Full Recap)What's up Bros? Welcome to part 2 of our RHOSLC recap, and this episode is all Audrey Hepburn party. There is a lot of tension in the group lingering from the Palm Springs trip. But more importantly, the theme of this party has a goal, Mary wants to see everyones style. Meredith steals the show with what can only be referred to as either a toupee or Ali-Ba-bangs. Lisa copies Mary and wears her fit from WWHL. The drama begins at lunch when Mary gives a toast and Heather decides to call out Bronwyn immediately and thanks Mary for 'not...2024-11-2549 minBros & ShowsMeredith Wears Ali-Ba-Bangs (Part 1 of 2) (RHOSLC Full Recap)What's up Bros? We had so much to talk about with RHOSLC this week, that we decided to break this up into a 2 parter. In Part 1, Lisa and Heather recap the trip to Palm Springs. Heather is still implying that she was not invited to the trip, even though we watched Bronwyn extend a (somewhat backhanded) olive branch. Heather has somehow decided that she is the 'bouncer' of the group, and uses last years experience with Monica as a defense when it comes to accepting newbies into the group. We get to see more Todd and Bronwyn and in...2024-11-2545 minBros & ShowsGO THE DISTANCE! Part 2 of 2 (RHOSLC Full Recap)What's up Bros?! RHOSLC was so good this week that we decided to break it down into 2 separate episodes. Angie is throwing a Mob Wives party for her anniversary. She invites Lisa and Meredith despite having some issues with the both of them. Whitney has lunch with Meredith and apologizes for her behavior in Milwaukee before revealing that she knows who is actually behind the Ali Baba rumors. Bronwyn and Mary have had it with Heather and think it's time she got called out for her lies. Britain has a new man, but gets surprised by Jared Osmond at...2024-10-2958 minBros & ShowsGO THE DISTANCE! (Part 1 of 2)(RHOSLC Full Recap)What's up Bros?! RHOSLC was so good this week that we decided to break it down into 2 separate episodes. Angie is throwing a Mob Wives party for her anniversary. She invites Lisa and Meredith despite having some issues with the both of them. Whitney has lunch with Meredith and apologizes for her behavior in Milwaukee before revealing that she knows who is actually behind the Ali Baba rumors. Bronwyn and Mary have had it with Heather and think it's time she got called out for her lies. Britain has a new man, but gets surprised by Jared Osmond at...2024-10-2944 minBros & ShowsJared O Has Got to Go. (RHOSLC Full Recap)What's up Bros?! We're back with RHOSLC and what a fantastic season thus far. In this episode, Bronwyn gets more in depth about her the father of her daughter. In a bizarre turn of events, Lisa Barlow is close friends with his family and actually mourned the death of him. Bronwyn shares that Gwen would like to meet her fathers family and is supportive of it, although it is less than an ideal situation. Whitney finds out that Lisa might be behind the Ali-baba rumors and that Meredith may have just been the messenger. Angie K. and Lisa are...2024-10-211h 15
Hopeless Not TruthlessThe Asshat Named Tamrat (RHOSLC & RHOC Bravo Recaps)Hello Truthful Listeners! Welcome back! Your Canadian girlies are here with full recaps of our fave Bravo Shows. Today we are recapping:
Real Housewives of Salt Lake CitySeason 5, Episode 5: Whitney Drew and Her Clues
Real Housewives of Orange County Season 18, Episode 15: Double Decker Drama
RHOSLC: Bronwyn and Lisa have an unknown connection; Bronwyn opens up about her daughter's father's family and gets super vulnerable; Lisa throws away the Prism necklace Whitney gave her; Whitney thinks Lisa is the one who planted the Al...2024-10-2052 min
Let's Face Reality... (with Bravo)RHOSLC S5 Ep5 + RHOC S18 Ep15 + Bravo Hot TopicsLeena is back to recap this week’s Real Housewives of Salt Lake City episode. Whitney thinks placing blame on Lisa for this Ali Baba scam is going to hide the fact that Whitney is a fraud when it comes to the products she sells. Heather and Lisa have clearly made a pact to defend one another this season. I’m beginning to warm up to Bronwyn for being very transparent about her life and how her ex's family are trying to come back into her life years later.
The Real Housewives of Orange County has officially turne...2024-10-191h 21Bros & ShowsAngie K gets Revved Up at the Harley Museum (Part 2 of 2) (RHOSLC Full Recap)What's up Bros? The RHOSLC crew finishes up their stint in Milwaukee with a trip to the Miller Beer Caves. Lisa gets wind of Whitney and Angie talking some smack via Meredith. She decides to have her own adventure by recruiting Britani and Meili to head to a curling facility. Whitney tries to defend herself against the Ali Baba rumors. She claims if Meredith was a real friend she would've approached her about it, Meredith claims if Whitney was a real friend she would've asked her for help with her jewelry line. But Meredith continues to Meredith as she...2024-10-1543 minBros & ShowsAngie K gets Revved Up at the Harley Museum (Part 1 of 2) (RHOSLC Full Recap)What's up Bros? The RHOSLC crew finishes up their stint in Milwaukee with a trip to the Miller Beer Caves. Lisa gets wind of Whitney and Angie talking some smack via Meredith. She decides to have her own adventure by recruiting Britani and Meili to head to a curling facility. Whitney tries to defend herself against the Ali Baba rumors. She claims if Meredith was a real friend she would've approached her about it, Meredith claims if Whitney was a real friend she would've asked her for help with her jewelry line. But Meredith continues to Meredith as she...2024-10-1544 min
Everyone's Business (But Mine) with Kara BerryAli Bobblehead & Alexis' Olive Branch: A Real Housewives of Salt Lake City & Real Housewives of Orange County RecapThis week on RHOSLC the ladies head to Milwaukee for Whitney's event, Mary comes up with an inventive way to avoid public restrooms, and Bronwyn tells Lisa and Heather they need to come correct, meanwhile on RHOC Shannon's 60th birthday turns into her icing Alexis out of filming! Trigger warning: Johnny J appears!RHOC recap begins around 34 minute mark!Follow me on social media, find links to merch, Patreon and more here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-051h 18
Watch What Crappens#2580 RHOSLC S05E03 Part Two: The Jewels of Ali BobbleheadThis is part 2!The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City are off to Milwaukee! The glamour! Whitney is accused of being an Ali Baba faker, Bronwyn starts her first nonsensical fight, and Mary Marys. To watch this recap on video and listen to all of our bonus episodes, go to Patreon.com/watchwhatcrappensSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2024-10-0448 min
Watch What Crappens#2579 RHOSLC S05E03 Part One: The Jewels of Ali BobbleheadThis is part one!The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City are off to Milwaukee! The glamour! Whitney is accused of being an Ali Baba faker, Bronwyn starts her first nonsensical fight, and Mary Marys. To watch this recap on video and listen to all of our bonus episodes, go to Patreon.com/watchwhatcrappensSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2024-10-0453 min
Your Garden Coach NZWinter Episode 44Stinging nettle tea - it's so good for you.Cultivate 17th to 20th August.Sow Root Crops 21-22 then again28th & 29thWe talk about cabbages this week.Book reference "Secrets of Longevity" Dr Maoshing NiAli reports from L'Escargot Errant - The Wandering SnailWinner of this week's $20 Voucher Bronwyn @bees.picton.gardenHuge thanks to our financial supporters. Your donations are helping us to bring this podcast to you each and every week.Happy gardeningAli and Jen2024-08-1923 min
Between the MoonEp 21: The Cosmic Reality of the Lion's Gate Portal with Bronwyn SimonsIn today’s we episode explore the myths, magic, and misinformation about the so-called Lion’s Gate. This cosmic portal is said to occur on August 8th each year, but what is it really referring to? Join us to unravel this phenomenon and find enchantment without needing to invent a “Galactic New Year” out of thin air. Themes in this episode include:* Origins of the Lion’s Gate Myth * Flooding of the Nile* Dog Star Sirius* Cosmic Technologies of Timekeeping* Manifestation Practices* Self-s...2024-08-0746 min
SnowcastRICHARD CURTIS: laughter - and our money - as vehicles for changeRichard Curtis is an award-winning writer and director, who spends a great deal of his time trying to change the world. He's best-known for his work with Comic Relief but Richard campaigns on many issues. In 2020 he launched Make My Money Matter to raise awareness that our money is a major contributor - but also a solution - to the climate crisis. The decision-makers need to step up, yes. But the individual has power too. And, with that in mind, Richard has launched a new short film (starring Rose Leslie and, that other Jon Snow, Kit Harrington) t...2023-04-1842 min
James and Ashley Stay at HomeAll the reading: the best book recommendations of 2022This special episode gathers the best 'What Are You Reading?' segments from 2022 into a comprehensive summary of book recommendations from Australian and international authors. These well-informed highlights will give you plenty of last-minute gift solutions and ideas for how to spend your Christmas gift cards! Plus, James and Ashley each declare their book of the year for 2022. Books discussed in this episode: From episode 48, with Shankari Chandran: Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell; Song of the Crocodile by Nardi Simpson (from ep 18); Home Fire by Kamila Shamsie; They All Fall Down by Rachel H...2022-12-161h 21
Trading PagesRWTLO: Meet Damon Suede!Is this real life? The illustrious Damon Suede, author of the bestselling novel Hot Head, is our very special guest this week! Hot Head is one of Ali's favorite books and the first MM romance she ever read.
We are honored to have him join us, and hope that you enjoy. Damon talks about writing in genre fiction, romance industry, comics, Manga, and why it is that so many straight woman just LOVE gay romance! Whether you are a reader or a writer you are going to love this episode as Damon gives us a man's view...2021-06-1959 min
Trading PagesRWTLO: Meet author Willow SandersJoin us for a special bonus episode of Reading With the Lights Off where we do a deep dive into feminism and romance novels. Willow Sanders is romance author and a scholar of literature and communication.
The mythical orgasm, puritans really messed us up, Charlotte Bronte and subversive feminism, f*ck the patriarchy, changing trends in publishing, and BDE.
Dangerous Books For Girls: The Bad Reputation of Romance Novels Explained
Cinderella Ate My Daughter
Mad Woman in the Attic
Book+Main bites romance app
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Trading PagesRWTLO: Meet author A.G. PorterA.G. Porter is the author of the YA Paranormal series The Darkness Trilogy and the upcoming Witches of Thyana Duology. She has also published two collections in the Pieces of Me poetry book series. When she isn't writing, she's either busy being the coolest mom on the planet, crafting, or reading. The first book in The Witches of Thyana Duology releases July 20th, 2021. Preorder it today!
We talk about diversity and representation in books, favorites and must reads, romance in YA and Adult books,
Find her on Social Media:
TikTok...2021-05-2849 min
Trading PagesRWTLO: Meet Jessica Snyder - Romance Editor!Get a peak behind the curtain of the book world from the editor's perspective. Jessica tells Ali all about her favorite and least favorite tropes, how to spot red flags on Kindle Unlimited, and graciously allows Ali to gush over the 2 degrees of separation from author Pippa Grant. We hope you enjoy this super fun episode, and be sure to reach our to Jessica for any of your romance editing or coaching needs.
P.S. Ali is serious about the Amazon gift card. The first person who can tell her the title of the book she...2021-05-2239 min
Trading PagesRWTLO: Meet author A.E. WinsteadDISCLOSURE: The following may contain affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you decide to purchase through my links, at no cost to you. Any proceeds I earn go directly back into making this the best possible podcast.
A.E. Winstead is the debut author of The Fate of the Fallen, a brand new YA Celestial Fantasy. Instilled with a love of reading from a young age, AE Winstead began her quest to write a book of her own in 2014 after endless encouragement from her husband. She started with an idea, devoured every piece...2021-04-3040 min
Trading PagesRWTLO: Meet Author Senna CrowJoin me for a cozy meet up with author, Senna Crow, in this bonus Reading With the Lights Off episode. Senna Crow is the author of the first book in the Leviathan Series. The Violet Curse is an adult paranormal dystopian fantasy with intense characters and a skillfully woven plot that will keep your heart beating hard and your eyes on the pages. First book in the Leviathans series - a must read! Get your copy here!
You can find Senna Crow on the following platforms:
https://7bloodfire.blogspot.com/search...2021-04-2240 min
Trading PagesRWTLO: Meet Lane NorthcuttIn between regularly scheduled episodes of Trading Pages Podcast, we will be sharing special bonus episodes of conversations Ali had with some very special authors. Since we can't go out into the world and meet our new favorite author, we are bringing the conversations to you!
Lane Northcutt is an author of many genres, but leans toward Young Adult fiction. His debut novel, The Delivery Co. is currently available wherever books are sold. In addition to that novel, Lane is currently writing the sequel for The Delivery Co. and is in edits for his television pilot...2021-04-1936 min
Trading PagesEpisode 12: Fruits Basket & Welcome to BordertownEpisode 12 where we talk about Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya & Welcome to Bordertown (Borderland Shared Universe Anthology) edited by Holly Black and Elle Kushner.
TeA WiLdIn'. Boba is a lie. Lee has a ~sexy~ voice. It's shifters! Ali the lesbian... Is the statue a good guy? Would you still love me if I was a seahorse?
Stay tuned to the very end for some epic bloopers.
As always, we do talk about spoilers of the plot! So if you have not read the books, then listen at your own risk! Check...2021-03-021h 29
Trading PagesEpisode 11: Welcome to Season 2First Official podcast of the new year! Bron and Ali are excited to kick off the new season and are back at it with all new book challenges. In this episode, the siblings recap the hyper-fixations they indulged in over the hiatus. Fresh off a Netflix and Disney Plus bender we are ready for our next book assignments. Ali plays Left 4 Dead 2 and Among Us for the first time (spoiler alert: She sucks at both). How can both siblings love gay fiction but also not like the others gay fiction? As typically happens when we don't have set talking...2021-02-011h 17Trading PagesBONUS EPISODE Trading Pages Podcast Live @ SandemoniumAli and Bron do their first live panel and podcast for the mini-convention Sandemonium! We talk about our favorite and least favorite books on the podcast, favorite tropes, and even get a visit from our dad. It's pretty chaotic as it usually is when Bron and I don't have an agenda, but that is what makes it so wonderful. The giveaway mentioned in the episode is now closed. It is not sponsored by Anchor or Facebook, and was the sole responsibility of Trading Pages Podcast.
As always, we do talk about spoilers for the plot...2021-01-191h 33
Trading PagesEpisode 9: Special Guests from N.E.R.D & Sandman SlimIn today's gigantic episode 50% of Trading pages meets with 66.6% of N.E.R.D. Bronwyn, with special guests Andrew and Amanda discuss Sandman Slim by Richard Kadrey.
Discussion topics: Concrete sprinklers. Nipples have how many holes? Donald Trump jump scares. The swiss army knife of murder sticks. When ke$ha attacks. ADAM! Adam I'm talking about your butt! Adam! Notice me!
Stick around after the credits for bloopers! As always, we do talk about spoilers for the plot! So if you have not read the books, then listen...2020-11-1700 min
Trading PagesEpisode 8: MIDNIGHT SUNTrigger Warning for mentions of blood, vampire sex and kissing, family death, suicide, and grief.
We laugh. We cry. We talk about sexy vampires.
Bronwyn is bad at trolling, you can hear Ali's dogs barking, get paid to Homestuck, Edward is a bottom, killing your soulmate, Big Dick Energy, Emmet is a Himbo, using vampires as therapy tools, and a surprise guest appearance!
Ali SUCKS at names so a correction for this episode is that author Alexa Riley is made up of writing duo Lea Robinson and Melissa King. Thank you...2020-10-1300 minTrading PagesExtended Teaser for Patreon Episode 3Extra adorable special guests on our patreon this month! This mini episode features the daughters of the sisters! This cousinly poscast is wholesome and cute. Its like listening in on a distance learning zoom call. If you want to hear the rest of the patreon episode featuring the regular sisterly duo. The full length episode on patreon contains NSFW content after the adorable kid content (don't worry. The kiddos were long gone by then) things you will hear in the full length episode...Do you have an alibi? Hello FBI agent who lives in my phone. Ali learned nothing from...2020-09-2308 minTrading PagesEpisode 7: Cinder & The Manual of DetectionIs this Inception? That's "Nazi Shit". Gifting Cyborg arms. What's a Cyber punk? Our mom shows up for everything we do, even if it's not super-duper her thing.
In this episode we hear Bronwyn's opinions on plagues, cyborgs, and baby droids with her reading of Cinder by Melissa Meyer. Ali still is very confused about surrealism and imaginative fiction, but she is trying to vibe with it with her assigned reading of The Manual of Detection by Jedediah Berry.
Stick around after the credits for bloopers! As always, we do talk about spoilers for...2020-09-071h 22Trading PagesEpisode 6: AADDTSOU & TOGWow! It has been a minute and we are back with an exciting new episode. After an exciting family vacation where the sisters got to hang IRL and be guests on another podcast in the network, we are back and ready to talk BOOKS. This episode we talk about a book whose name was too long to put in the title of our episode and a book about a teenage assassin. Aristotle and Danted Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sainz and Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas. Tune in to hear about the...2020-07-291h 18
Bumbling Sanity022: Marathon w/ Bronwyn & Ali of Trading PagesJoin Amanda & Andrew for an extra long episode with double the hosts! First the first time, Bumbling Sanity welcomes guests into what isn’t the actual studio. Wait, what? Yeah, thanks to COVID-19 we can’t have guests in our studio, so we brought the studio outside. So, be prepared for engines, dogs, wind, and hilarity.Our guests are Brownyn and Ali from the Trading Pages podcast, one of our newest network shows. Find them and their things all right here on Pants Pending Studios at tradingpages.pantspending.comEdited by Andrew DresdenA...2020-07-0900 minTrading PagesEpisode 5: Hot Head & Durarara!!!This episode we talk about the steamy, adult romance with firefighters "Hot Head" by Damon Suede and the light novel about who knows what with a made up name "Durarara!!!" by Ryohgo Narita. Topics that came this week: Scuba diving is scary. Meow meow romance. What IS porn? How do you pronounce Izaya. Ali didn't mean "Blindspotting" (It was Crash). Our longest episode to date while we use our fancy new recording system, and we did not get kicked offline by passing trains. Stick around after the credits for bloopers! As always, we do talk about spoilers for...2020-06-231h 56Trading PagesEpisode 4: The Foxhole Court & Crash of FateThis episode contains brief discussion of mental illness, substance abuse, and trauma during The Foxhole Court Segment. This episode we talk about a Sports Drama about a fictional sport called Exy in The Foxhole Court by Nora Sakavic and the Sci-Fi Star Wars romance Galaxy's Edge: Crash of Fate by Zoraida Cordova (Zoey Castile). Stick around after the credits for bloopers! As always, we do talk about spoilers for the plot so if you have not read the books then listen at your own risk! Check out our facebook page and instagram for behind the scenes footage and bonus content. S...2020-06-101h 13Trading PagesTrading Pages TrailerBrief trailer for our podcast! Find us at tradingpages.pantspending.com!
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tradingpages/support2020-06-0901 minTrading PagesEpisode 3: Abarat and Wait For YouContent Warning for discussion about sexual assault, family trauma, mental illness, and legal issues. If this is not your jam then feel free to skip minute 22-56. This episode features the YA fantasy "Abarat" by Clive Barker and Adult Contemporary Romance "Wait For You" by J. Lynn (Jennifer L. Armentrout). Bron and Ali discuss 'quarinsanity' and the resulting online shopping mistakes that ensued. Stick around after the credits for bloopers! As always, we do talk about spoilers for the plot so if you have not read the books then listen at your own risk! Check out our facebook page...2020-05-261h 31
Fashion ConversationsSam Ratelle On Styling Billy PorterThe stylist Sam Ratelle takes a deep dive into his work with Billy Porter, explaining how the black velvet tuxedo dress which Christian Siriano conjured - for the Pose star’s appearance at 2019’s 91st Academy Awards - became the most important outfit that has graced the red carpet in the 21st century. Sam discusses why it is vital to support emerging designers. He also reveals how he broke the news to Vogue’s Editor-in-Chief, Anna Wintour, that Billy Porter would portray a character based on Cleopatra at the 2019 Met Gala. Sam Ratelle’s rise is an inspirin...2020-04-2455 minTrading PagesEpisode 2: No. 6 & The Raging OnesAli and Bron discuss the mystery and apocalyptic hellscape of Tik Tok, favorite beverages to drink while reading romance, and of course, why the hell are there so many characters in manga. This week features the manga No. 6 by Atsuko Asano and Hinoki Kino and The Raging Ones by Krista and Becca Ritchie. Spoilers abound so make sure that you read these ones before listening if you don't want to be spoiled. There is a lot of swearing in this one folks, but to be fair, Ali was very confused. Stay tuned to the very end for Marvel-esque...2020-04-161h 10Trading PagesEp 1: Let's Get Textual & I Crawl Through ItAli has an existential crisis and Bronwyn finds a Happily Ever After. It goes without saying there are spoilers for both books. If you haven't read them, you've been warned! There are brief mentions of trauma and mental health. Let's Get Textual is a Romantic Comedy by Teagan Hunter. I Crawl Through It is a surrealistic coming of age story by A.S. King.
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Support this podcast: https://a...2020-03-2949 minTrading PagesTrading Pages Pilot episodeBronwyn and Ali talk about the inspiration behind their new podcast. They discuss their differences in literary taste and tease their book assignments. We dive pretty deep into romance tropes and teaching Ali how the hell to read Manga because she has no clue (Black Butler by Yana Taboso). Correction to the episode: The book with a hot librarian Ali mentions is Stud in the Stacks by Pippa Grant. Also mentioned is author Tijan, Zoraida Cordova (Zoey Castile), A.S. King, and Teagan Hunter.
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Marisa's Wicked Word NoshWriting in the Third PersonPart 2 of my first 2-part series! I discuss some advantages and disadvantages of writing from a third-person perspective.
Here's a link to what author Juliet Marillier has said about writing from a third-person perspective: https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/juliet_marillier_526446
Also, please find below a list of great resources on writing from a third-person perspective that I came across in researching this topic. I hope you find them helpful!
“Some Thoughts on Third Person vs First Person Novel Narratives,” by Les Edgerton: https://lesedgertononwriting.blogspot.com/2011/04/some-thoughts-on-third-person-vs-first.html
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Coffee Pod|castCoffee Pod|cast Episode 41 LiebestodLove in a feed store lost in down the rabbit-hole of time. In their final episode, Ali and Emma return to one of their favourite authors, Jon Steiner to discuss 'Liebostod' narrated by Joel Horwood. Leave your feedback on this episode or on the series generally at the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page.
'Liebestod' is published in Jon Steiner's debut collection, The Last Wilkie's and other stories (Spineless Wonders, 2016).
About The Author
Jon Steiner grew up in Washington, D.C. He went to Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York, graduating in 1993 with a Bachelors Degree in Film. After a few...2019-12-1511 minCoffee Pod|castCoffee Pod|cast Episode 40 It Stretches Our ShapeAn evocative piece which stretches the imagination. In this episode, Ali and Emma discuss Tess Ridgway's 'It Stretches Our Shape' narrated by Sydney actor, Anni Finsterer. Let us know what you think, leave a comment of the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page.
'It Stretches Our Shape' is published in Shuffle an anthology of microlit edited by Cassandra Atherton.
About the Author
Tess Ridgway is currently completing a Masters of Research at Western Sydney University. She has been published in Otolith, the Griffith Review, Axon Journal and the Meniscus Literary Journal. Her work was performed at a Little Fictions night. She...2019-12-0913 minCoffee Pod|castCoffee Pod|cast Ep 39 DisturbanceThis disturbing episode carries a domestic violence content warning. Ali and Emma discuss Susan McCreery's microfiction, 'Disturbance' narrated by Sydney actor, Alex Neal. Join the discussion about the role that literature can play in depicting this pressing social issue on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page.
'Disturbance' is published in Loopholes by Susan McCreery.
About the Author
Her poetry collection, Waiting for the Southerly, was published in 2012, and Commended in the Anne Elder Award for a first book of poetry. After the release of Waiting for the Southerly, Susan turned her attention back to prose, focusing initially on short fiction a...2019-11-1717 minCoffee Pod|castCoffee Pod|cast Ep 38 Timeless CronesOlder women drinking sherry and behaving badly at funerals, weddings, parties, anything. In this episode, Ali and Emma discuss Elizabeth Hodgins' 'Timeless Crones' narrated by Ella Watson-Russell. They ask if you have any thoughts on some of the common tropes used to portray older women in mythology through to popular culture. Join the discussion on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page.
'Timeless Crones' is published in the microlit anthology, Writing To The Edge.
About the Author
Elizabeth Hodgson is a Wiradjuri woman who lives in Wollongong on the New South Wales south coast. She was born in Wellington, New South...2019-10-2709 min
The unimelbnurse‘s PodcastWhat's A WINK? An introduction to different WINKs 2019In this brief podcast, you will hear a few WINKs that will help you think about what you now know, that you would like to share with future MDHS students. You will be enriching the curriculum and enhancing student wellbeing. Contact Professional Plus+ to organise a timeslot to contribute your WINK:0415562261.
Professional Plus+ is a University of Melbourne Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences interprofessional education initiative to improve student wellbeing and teach professionalism.
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Bronwyn Tarrant (Nursing) - bronwyn.tarrant@unimelb.edu...2019-10-1404 minCoffee Pod|castCoffee Pod|cast Ep 37 Particles In My BodyA surrealist microstory which is either a horror story about animal cruelty, the nightmarish abuse of a stuffed toy or just a typical breakfast in a long-term relationship. You be the judge of Lou Swinn's 'Particles In My Body' narrated by Eleni Schumacher. Let Ali and Emma know what you think, drop by the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page.
'Particles In My Body' is published in the anthology, Escape edited by Bronwyn Mehan
About The Author
Louise Swinn is a writer, editor, publisher and reviewer. Her work appears regularly in the Age, the Australian and the Sydney Morning Herald. She was o...2019-10-1416 minCoffee Pod|castCoffee Pod|cast Ep 36 Over TimeIs he over his time here? Is he stuck in time? What happened in the life of this avid cyclist? What happened to the light? And why did Ali's feet suddenly start growing? In this episode of Coffee Pod|cast, Ali and Emma have a go at joining the dots in this short but deep microlit by Kim Waters, read by Eleni Schumacher. Let them know what you thought of Over Time on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page.
'Over Time' is published in the microlit anthology, Time edited by Cassandra Atherton.
About The Author
Kim Waters lives in Melbourne...2019-09-3009 minCoffee Pod|castCoffee Pod|cast Episode 35 PenisScreenSydney author, Julie Chevalier gender flips the breast screening scenario in this microlit narrated by Lauren Hamilton Neill. Ali and Emma chat about 'PenisScreen' mulling over the question of whether reversals of this kind help to educate as well as entertain. Join the conversation on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page
'PenisScreen' was first performed as part of the Little Fictions' show, Vaginal Spray, feminist stories at Knox Street Bar, Chippendale.
About The Author
Julie Chevalier grew up in New Jersey and now lives in Annandale. Her third book, Darger: his girls was short-listed for the WA Premier’s Poetry Pr...2019-09-1710 minCoffee Pod|castCoffee Pod|cast Episode 34 RescuedA dark, psychological thriller or a poignant story of loss and resignation? Ali and Emma discuss 'Rescued' by Richard Holt read by Pam Nemeny.
'Rescued' is published in What You Might Find, a collection of short stories and microfiction by Richard Holt.
About the Author
RICHARD HOLT is a writer and artist from Melbourne. He produces text-based videos, artworks and interactive text-based installations for public spaces, and was co-founder of Melbourne zine store, Sticky. He is a former recipient of a Maurice Saxby Mentorship for Children’s Writers and Illustrators and was Bayside Writer in Residence in 2013.
About the Actor
Pa...2019-09-0111 minCoffee Pod|castCoffee Pod|cast Ep 33 ProposalWhen the personal is political. Ali and Emma discuss the impact of the marriage equality legislation on a lesbian couple in Jenni Nixon's 'Proposal' performed by Lauren Hamilton Neill.
'Proposal' is published in Flashing The Square an anthology of microfiction and prose poems.
About The Author
JENNI NIXON is a widely published poet: café boogie and agenda! and included in many anthologies and journals ? recently southerly and overland ?2014. A member of the company of writers and roundtable writing groups.
About The Actor
LAUREN HAMILTON NEILL is a Queensland native and holds a Bachelor in Music Theatre (CQCM). She professionally has mu...2019-08-1209 minCoffee Pod|castCoffee Pod|cast Ep 32 Sea Womb'It happens everyday and yet it is so profound.' In this episode, Ali and Emma discuss the marvel of birth and the magic of microliterature which shows us a world in so few words. Listen to Eleni Schumacher reading Christine Howe's 'Sea Womb' and join the discussion on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page.
'Sea Womb' is published in the microlit anthology, Shuffle edited by Cassandra Atherton.
About The Author
CHRISTINE HOWE is a writer and academic who teaches at the University of Wollongong. Her poetry has appeared in Cordite
and Law, Text, Culture, and her first novel, Song...2019-08-0408 minCoffee Pod|castCoffee Pod|cast Ep 31 Morning MeetingDo organised crime syndicates serve decent carrot cake at their planning meetings? Ali and Emma discuss Jon Steiner's satirical 'Morning Meeting' performed by Ella Watson-Russell. Includes a great creative writing exercise to try. Let us know what you think of this episode on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page.
'Morning Meeting' is published in Jon Steiner's debut collection, The Last Wilkie's and other stories. Watch the book trailer here.
About the author
A native of Washington, D.C., Jon Steiner moved to Australia in 2000. He studied writing at the University of Technology, Sydney. His work has been published in the 2007 a...2019-07-2213 minCoffee Pod|castCoffee Pod|cast Ep 30 MenieresThe story of the opera singer who developed a hearing impairment. In this episode, Ali and Emma discuss Anna Spargo-Ryan's moving piece, 'Menieres' narrated by Anni Finsterer. Got a story to share about hearing damage? Join the discussion on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page.
'Menieres' is published in Shuffle an anthology of microlit edited by Cassandra Atherton.
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ANNA SPARGO-RYAN is the Melbourne-based author of The Gulf and The Paper House, and winner of the 2016 Horne Prize. Her work has appeared in The Big Issue, Island, Kill Your Darlings, Meanjin, Good Weekend, the Guardian, and many other...2019-07-0711 minCoffee Pod|castCoffee Pod|cast Ep 29 All That ShudderHow the seemingly insignificant landmarks can spark powerful memories. In this episode, our caffeine-feulled literary podsters discuss Jill Jones' microlit, 'All That Shudder' narrated by Anni Finsterer. Is the dawn non-binary? Join the discussion on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page.
'All That Shudder' by Jill Jones is published by Spineless Wonders in the microlit anthology, Shuffle edited by Cassandra Atherton.
About the Author
JILL JONES has published eleven books of poetry, and a number of chapbooks. Recent books include Viva the Real (UQP), Brink (Five Islands) and The Beautiful Anxiety (Puncher & Wattmann), which won the 2015 Victorian Premier’s Literary Aw...2019-06-2412 minCoffee Pod|castCoffee Pod|cast Episode 28 Time of DeathIn this episode, Ali and Emma discuss Deborah Van Heerkeren's 'Time of Death' narrated by Eleni Schumacher. Join the discussion about this poignant microfiction on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page.
'Time Of Death' is published in the Time anthology edited by Cassandra Atherton.
About the Author
Deborah Van Heekeren was born in Sydney and moved to Maitland from the Central Coast in 2013. Recently retired from her academic career in anthropology, she is concentrating on her creative art practice.
About the Actor
Eleni Schumacher trained at Atlantic Acting School (NYC), has appeared on Foxtel's A Place to Call Home and...2019-06-0912 minCoffee Pod|castCoffee Pod|cast Episode 27 BreakdownThere's more on the blink than a car engine beneath the scorching outback Australian sun in Susan McCreery's 'Breakdown'. Ali and Emma share a coffee break while listening to actor Mark Dessiax reading 'Breakdown' and follow up with a wide-ranging discussion which looks at the many layers of this short short fiction. Join the conversation on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page, here.
'Breakdown' is published in Susan McCreery's collection Loopholes by Spineless Wonders.
About the Author
SUSAN MCCREERY is a writer from Thirroul, NSW. Her microfiction has been published by Spineless Wonders (Writing To The Edge, Flashing The Square...2019-05-2614 minCoffee Pod|castCoffee Pod|cast Episode 26: Average MorningEver found yourself dregging on a bus on the way to work, fantasising about fries and pondering the metaphysics of seat allocation? Is there a word for mirroring manspreading behaviour? Is dregging even a thing? Find out the answers to these and other off-beat questions mulled over by Ali and Emma as they listen to Harriet McInerney's 'Average Morning' read by Joel Horwood.
'Average Morning' was first performed at 'Humans of Parramatta Road', Little Fictions, Knox Street Bar, Chippendale.
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Harriet McInerney is a Sydney-based writer. She is the author of the chapbook Houseplant (SOd), and recently completed...2019-05-1213 minCoffee Pod|castCoffee Pod|cast Episode 25 MovementsFinding the sublime in the suburbs, this performance piece from Papua New Guinean-Australian writer, Alana Hicks has our two hosts in awe. Ali and Emma chat about the pastiche of images Hicks writes about in 'Movements' and they wonder whether you think it ends on a pessimistic note or not. Join the discussion on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page.
'Movements' by Alana Hicks is published in Flashing The Square
About the author
Alana Hicks is a Papua New Guinean-Australian director and writer, who has worked on a range of projects from short films and documentaries to web sketch comedy...2019-05-0213 minCoffee Pod|castCoffee Pod|cast Ep 24 The Meteorologist’s DaughterShe frets about droughts and flooding rains, about pressure system's and cold fronts - it's in her genes, it seems. Take a listen to Mark Smith's 'The Meteorologist's Daughter' and find out what our podcast hosts, Ali and Emma have to say about this emotionally-charged piece of microlit.
'The Meteorologist's Daughter' is published in the microlit anthology, Flashing The Square.
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Mark Smith lives on Victoria’s Surf Coast, where he writes novels and short stories, and runs outdoor-education programs for young adults. His second novel, Wilder Country, won the 2018 Indie Book Award for Young Adults. You can re...2019-04-1406 minCoffee Pod|castCoffee Pod|cast Episode 23 Ice CubeEver wished you could be put on ice? In this episode, Ali and Emma discuss Sigley Hood's surreal microlit, 'Ice Cube' in which a woman finds herself literally frozen out by her family. Or is it she who is giving her husband and kids the cold shoulder? Listen to Eleni Schumacher's narration and decide for yourself. Join the discussion on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page.
'Ice Cube' is published in the Spineless Wonders' anthology, Shuffle.
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SIGLEY HOOD is currently studying the Associate Degree in Professional Writing and Editing at RMIT. She reports that the story idea...2019-03-3110 minCoffee Pod|castCoffee Pod|cast Episode 22 When B Moved InIt's common to build a picture in our minds about new neighbours based on the sounds that come through the walls - but what if this eavesdropping becomes the stuff of vivid sexual fantasy? In this episode, Ali and Emma discuss a variety of reactions to noisy neighbours when they listen to Paulette Smythe's 'When B Moved In' narrated by Alex Neal.
About The Author
PAULETTE SMYTHE lives in Melbourne where she teaches English to migrants and refugees. Her writing has previously been published in Antipodean SF, Bewildering Stories, Verandah and Eureka Street.
'When B Moved In' is published in t...2019-03-1811 minCoffee Pod|castCoffee Pod|cast Episode 21 AftermathWhat impact does a simple act of compassion have on someone suffering post-traumatic stress? In this episode, Ali and Emma discuss Shady Cosgrove's moving microfiction, 'Aftermath' published in the microlit anthology, Shuffle and narrated by Alex Neal. Our presenters have differing interpretations of what it is that the character Jimmy has been through and dive into this short but powerful text for clues. Tell us what you think. Join the conversation on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page.
About the author
SHADY COSGROVE is the author of What the Ground Can’t Hold (Picador, 2013) and She Played Elvis (Allen and Un...2019-03-0315 minCoffee Pod|castCoffee Pod|cast Episode 20 BirdingIf your anxiety was an animal, what would it be? Ali and Emma sit down over a coffee and ponder this after listening to Brenda Saunders' microlit 'Birding' narrated by Anna Finisterer. Join the conversation over at the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page.
About the author
BRENDA SAUNDERS is a Wiradjuri artist and writer living in Sydney. Her third collection Looking for Bullin Bullin won the 2014 Scanlon Prize, the Woollahra Literary Prize and was short listed for the David Unaipon Award. Her work appears in many selected anthologies and poetry journals such as Australian Poetry, Southerly, Overland and VerityLa.
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...2019-02-2215 minCoffee Pod|castCoffee Pod|cast Ep 19 Four Thousand WinksSeason 1 of Coffee Pod|cast ends with Ali and Emma switching to espresso tequilas to discuss Dominique Hecq's 'Four Thousand Winks' narrated by Whitney Richards. The discussion ranges from Dr Who to pregnancy sex and we ask do you remember your actual birth day? Tell us what think of our podcast, join the conversation on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page. Coffee Pod|cast Season 2 begins in February 2019.
About the Author
DOMINIQUE HECQ grew up in the French-speaking part of Belgium, then moved to Melbourne to write a PhD on exile in Australian fiction. Some would say she’s become on...2018-12-2320 minCoffee Pod|castCoffee Pod|cast Ep 18 AmelieIn this episode, Ali and Emma chat about Pamela Seckin's 'Amelie' which is performed by Eleni Schumacher. They discuss the movie which inspired this microlit and delve into the meaning of the ‘manic pixie dream girl’ trope it is based on. They reminisce about their own Paris adventures and ask their listeners if they dream of being Amelie (or not) in Paris (or elsewhere). Join the conversation on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page.
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PAMELA SECKIN studied Creative Writing at the University of Wollongong. She enjoys the creative aspect that writing accommodates for, while also reli...2018-12-0910 minCoffee Pod|castCoffee Pod|cast Ep 17 Call An AmbulanceIn this episode, Ali and Emma chat about Shady Cosgrove's microlit, 'Call An Ambulance' which was performed by Eleni Schumacher as part of Spineless Wonders' live show, Little Fictions at Knox Street Bar, Chippendale in Sydney. Our curious podcast hosts ask what if this was narrated by a person of a different gender, what if the victim, Patrick was a woman and anyway what really did happen between floors in this elevator? Tell us what you think. Join the discussion on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page.
'Call An Ambulance' is published in Flashing The Square.
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SHADY...2018-11-2517 minCoffee Pod|castCoffee Pod|cast Ep 16 Texting Through Time ZonesIn this episode, Ali and Emma present Johanna Ellersdorfer's 'Texting Through Time Zones' performed by Felix Johnson. They chat about geograhically-challenged relationships and the issues we all face when mediating life in the world of social media. Have you had a long-distance relationship? Join the conversation here on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page.
'Texting Through Time Zones' appears in the microlit anthology, Time edited by Cassandra Atherton.
About the author
JOHANNA ELLERSDORFER grew up in Sydney and works as a paintings conservator. Over the past ten years she has lived in various cities in Australia, Europe and the USA...2018-11-1111 minCoffee Pod|castCoffee Pod|cast Ep 15 AddictedIn this episode, Ali and Emma discuss Angie Holst's 'Addicted' which is performed by Lauren Hamilton Neill. See if you can guess what the addiction is before the reveal. Join the discussion on Facebook.
About the author
Angie Holst is an eclectic and versatile Sydney-based writer. In 2013 her YA novel, Expectations was published by Really Blue Books. Her writing appears online at Mammamia and she won ABC Radio 702's Face4Radio competition.
You can read a Q&A with Angie Holst, here.
'Addicted' was published in the Spineless Wonders' microlit anthology, Flashing The Square.
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Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma...2018-10-2815 minCoffee Pod|castCoffee Pod|cast Ep 14 Blue Light DiscoIn this episode, Emma and Ali discuss 'Blue Light Disco' written by Newcastle author, Kellie Hawkins and performed by Eleni Schumacher. Their chat ranges across topics from Brett Kavanaugh to ballet flats and they ask you to share your memories of primary school dances. Join the discussion on Facebook.
About the author
Kellie Hawkins is a writer from Newcastle, New South Wales. 'Blue Light Disc0' was a finalist in the 2016 Newcastle Writers Festival Microlit Award. Kelli's middle grade novel Miss Alice Einstein's School for Talking Pets is longlisted in the 2018 CBCA Aspiring Writers Mentorship Program and she was the r...2018-10-1418 minCoffee Pod|castCoffee Podcast Ep 13 Perpetual MotionIn this episode, Ali and Emma discuss Samantha See's 'Perpetual Motion' which is performed by Eleni Schumacher. Do we all really need to be attached to a particular physical place to feel at home? Join the discussion on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/cofffeeepodcast/
About the author
Samantha See is a twenty-two year old writer, theatre maker and university student who is based in Sydney. Her short story, Parental Rights, was published in the 2016 edition of ZineWest. Read an interview with her here.
'Perpetual Motion' was published by Spineless Wonders in Landmarks edited by Cassandra Atherton.
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Presenters: Ali Morris...2018-09-3016 minCoffee Pod|castCoffee Pod|cast Ep 12 Paper LiningIn this episode, Ali and Emma discuss Eizabeth Tyson-Donely's 'Paper Lining' read by Eleni Schumacher. What is the weirdest thing you've found left behind by a previous tenant? Join the discussion on Facebook.
About the author
Elizabeth Tyson-Doneley lives in tropical Brisbane and is a writer of poetry, plays and memoir. She has trained and worked in theatre and film production, as a performer, director, writer and production designer.
You can read our interview with Elizabeth, here.
'Paper Lining' is published in Landmarks.
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Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh
Producer: Bronwyn Mehan
Theme music: James Seymour
Coffee Pod|cast h...2018-09-1716 minCoffee Pod|castCoffee Pod|cast Ep 11 To And From Your HouseIn this episode, Ali and Emma discuss Angela Myer's 'To And From Your House' read by Eleni Schumacher. It's the morning after the night before and zombies are riding the Melbourne tram - or have our podcasters lost the plot? Join the discussion on Facebook.
About the author
Angela Meyer’s writing has been widely published, including in Best Australian Stories, Island, The Big Issue, The Australian, The Lifted Brow and Killings. She has previously published a book of flash fiction, Captives (Inkerman & Blunt). She has worked in bookstores, as a book reviewer, in a whisky bar and is currently a publisher with...2018-09-0216 minCoffee Pod|castCoffee Pod|cast Ep 10 Home Design Spring CatalogueIn this episode, Ali and Emma discuss Bry Throssell’s ‘Home Design Spring Catalogue’ performed by actor Lauren Hamilton Neill. Is this an Alice In Wonderland scenario or a piece about dementia? Let us know, here on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page.
About the Author
Bry Throssell is a graphic designer, visual artist and emerging writer residing in Sydney's Inner-West. After several years working in evidence preparation, Bry now works as an in-house designer at a leading Australian law firm.
Bry has received highly commended titles for writing in the FAW awards, Ipswich Poetry Feast and featured in Spineless Wonders...2018-08-1912 minCoffee Pod|castCoffee Pod|cast Ep 9 PermanenceIn this episode, Ali and Emma discuss Lee Kofman’s ‘Permanence’ performed by actor Whitney Richards. In a world where nothing is really permanent, are we better off turning to the virtual world? Let us know, here on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page.
About the Author
LEE KOFMAN is an award-winning author of four books, including the memoir The Dangerous Bride, and co-editor of Rebellious Daughters. Her next book, about imperfect bodies, will be out with Affirm Press.
'Permanence’ was published in Time An anthology of microlit, edited by Cassandra Atherton.
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Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh
Producer: Bronwyn Me...2018-08-0509 minCoffee Pod|castCoffee Pod|cast Ep 8 TracesIn this episode, Ali and Emma discuss Tess Pearson's 'Traces' performed by actor Eleni Schumacher. So, are you an outdoor or an indoor toenail cutter? Let us know, here on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page.
About the Author
TESS PEARSON is a Sydney-based writer of poetry and prose. In 2014 Tess was awarded a Varuna Residential Fellowship and in 2018 she won The Newcastle Writers Festival/joanne burns MicroLit Award. Tess has been published in Spineless Wonders’ anthologies Out of Place (2015), Landmarks (2017) and Time (2018). Her work has been performed in Sydney numerous times at Little Fictions events.
'Traces' was published in Time...2018-07-2211 minCoffee Pod|castCoffee Pod|cast Ep 7 Rights of ManIn this episode, Ali and Emma discuss Jon Steiner's 'Rights of Man' performed by Joel Horwood and recorded live at Sydney's Knox Street Bar. Let us know what you think of the story, here on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page.
About the Author
JON STEINER is a writer and screenwriter who lives in Sydney. An American by birth, he migrated to Australia in 2000. His work has appeared in the UTS Writers’ Anthology and Spineless Wonders' anthology, Escape. His stories are regularly performed at Little Fictions and two of his stories, 'Gecko' and 'Robber' have been made into short films by R...2018-07-1211 min
CreepA Last FM Crush, Family Nudes, and Tampons for Hecklers.In this latest episode of Creep host Bronwyn Isaac interviews the hilarious comedians and storytellers Melody Kamali and Ali Clayton, who just so happen to be dating.
The charming couple shares a story of ultimate stalking revenge on a bully, going the lengths for a Last FM crush, what happens when you send nudes to family, how to shut down a heckler with period blood, and tips for having sex while sharing a hotel room with your mom.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/someecards/support2018-06-281h 02Coffee Pod|castCoffee Pod|cast Episode 6 The Alternative PlanIn this episode, Ali and Emma discuss Vivienne Plumb's 'The Alternative Plan' performed by Oscar Morphew and recorded live at Sydney's Knox Street Bar. Let us know what you think of the story, here on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page.
About the Author
Vivienne Plumb is an Australian/New Zealand playwright, poet and fiction writer. Her writing highlights the fantastic and miraculous in everyday experience. Her plays have been performed in New Zealand and international venues, and The Diary as a Positive in Female Adult Behavior has been translated into Polish. Plumb's first novel, Secret City, was published in 2003. S...2018-06-2510 minCoffee Pod|castCoffee Pod|cast Episode 5 A Hospital BirthIn this episode, Ali and Emma get serious with a discussion of Melissa Beit's moving account of an induced labour in 'A Hospital Birth'. It makes for compelling listening. Let us know what you think of the story, here on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page.
About the Author
MELISSA BEIT’S short fiction has been published in Southerly, Meanjin, the Sleepers Almanac, Best Australian Stories, New Australian Stories, Skive Magazine and the Australian Women’s Weekly. She lives in coastal northern NSW with her family and a bunch of chooks.
Read an interview with Melissa, here.
'A Hospital Birth' was...2018-06-1013 minCoffee Pod|castCoffee Pod|cast Episode 4 Well, ThenIn this episode, Emma has chosen 'Well, Then' written by Susan McCreery, read by Eleni Schumacher and recorded live at Little Fictions at Sydney's Knox St Bar. Our presenters challenge you to find some sexual innuendos in this piece.
Let us know what you think of 'Well, Then' by leaving a comment on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page.About the Author
SUSAN MCCREERY is a writer from Thirroul, NSW. Her microfiction has been published by Spineless Wonders (Writing To The Edge, Flashing The Square, Out of Place), as well as by Seizure and Cuttlefish. Her poetry and short fiction...2018-05-2711 minCoffee Pod|castCoffee Pod|cast Episode 3 ToothIn this episode, Ali has chosen ‘Tooth' written and read by Jon Steiner and recorded live at Little Fictions, a show performed in Sydney's Knox Street Bar. Our presenters try to determine if this story is terribly sad, terribly funny or both.
Let us know what you think of 'Tooth' by leaving a comment on The Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page.
About the author
Jon Steiner grew up in Washington, D.C. He went to Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York, graduating in 1993 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Film. After a few years in Texas and a few years in N...2018-05-1010 minCoffee Pod|castCoffee Podcast Episode 2 TakenIn this episode of Coffee Pod|cast it's Emma's turn to choose a microfiction to listen to and discuss. Her pick is 'Taken' by Michelle Wright. The narration by Alex Williams was recorded in front of a live audience at Little Fictions in Knox St Bar, Chippendale. Listen in, join the discussion on Facebook and don't forget to subscribe on your favourite podcast platform.'Taken' was published in Flashing The Square (Spineless Wonders, 2014) an anthology of microlit.
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Michelle Wright writes short stories and flash fiction. She’s won the Age (2012), Alan Marshall (2014) and Grace Marion Wilson (2013) Awards, an...2018-04-2911 minCoffee Pod|castWelcome to Coffee Pod|castAustralian short story publisher, Spineless Wonders is excited to be releasing the very first episode of Coffee Pod|cast and introducing your hosts, Emma Walsh and Ali Morris. Join Emma and Ali as each episode they select for you a microfiction, read by an actor, and then chat about it over their morning coffee.
In this first episode, they have chosen 'Sanctuary' read by Kate Fraser and recorded live at Little Fictions, a show performed in Sydney's Knox Street Bar. 'Sanctuary' was written by Shady Cosgrove and is published in Landmarks, an anthology of prose poems and microfiction edited by...2018-04-1705 min