The Prickwillow Papers

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Sylda, a young half-elf, has just graduated from the College of Mages. And, joy of joys, she has also moved back in with her parents. Stuck in a dead-end town with no idea what to do, she begins writing a diary, hoping something interesting will happen. And, as luck would have it, something interesting DOES happen... 'The Prickwillow Papers' is a Snazzy Tapir Production.

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    • Sep 5, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 14m AVG DURATION
    • 15 EPISODES


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    Season 1 Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2021 0:44


    The Prickwillow Papers is a comedy-fantasy audio drama about a young half-elf graduate called Sylda, and her extremely rude and grumpy fay "friend" Squirm. You can listen to the entirety of Season 1 now, wherever you get your podcasts!  The Prickwillow Papers is a Snazzy Tapir Production, created by Maddy Searle.  Find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or at our website. 

    Introducing: Realms of Peril and Glory

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 81:28


    Today, we're introducing the very first episode of Realms of Peril and Glory, an all new actual play podcast. Each season of Realms of Peril and Glory is a new story told collaboratively at the table.  You can find and listen to Realms of Peril and Glory anywhere you listen to podcasts, or you can follow this link to find out more: http://www.LightandTragic.com/Prickwillow  Transcript: https://bit.ly/2VTXZfm 

    11 - Emotional Homework - Live at King's Place

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 10:41


    Sylda is studying hard for her final assessment, and Squirm is coerced into writing a diary.  This episode was part of the Showcase Session at the London Podcast Festival Presents... Audio Drama. It was recorded live at King's Place on 30 November 2019.  The event was hosted by Tin Can Audio and the other amazing shows performing as part of the showcase were The Pilgrimage Saga, Mija, and The Orphans.  Contains strong language. Transcript available here. Written, produced and performed by Maddy Searle. Find us on Twitter @PrickwillowPod and @SnazzyTapir. You can also find us on Facebook  at @snazzytapir and at our website. Support the show on Patreon and Ko-fi, and buy Prickwillow merch at TeePublic.

    10 - The Next Chapter

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2019 15:15


    Squirm tells all, and Sylda speaks her mind. Will Squirm get her powers back after all? Contains strong language. Transcript available here. Written, produced and performed by Maddy Searle. Find us on Twitter @PrickwillowPod and @SnazzyTapir. You can also find us on Facebook  at @snazzytapir and at our website. The Prickwillow Papers will be at PodTales on 20th October 2019! Support the show on Patreon and Ko-fi, and buy Prickwillow merch at TeePublic. Sounds by Soundsnap. 

    9 - Dagger and Pistol

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 12:14


    Sylda wants Squirm to tell her everything about her past, but they are rudely interrupted. Contains strong language, gunshots and violence. Transcript available here. Written and produced by Maddy Searle. Performed by Maddy Searle, Lewis Robertson and David Devereux. Additional recording by David Devereux.     Find us on Twitter @PrickwillowPod and @SnazzyTapir. You can also find us on Facebook  at @snazzytapir and at our website. Support the show on Patreon and Ko-fi, and buy Prickwillow merch at TeePublic. Sounds by Soundsnap. 

    8 - Seal of Disapproval

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2019 10:46


    Sylda and Squirm continue their quest in a seaside village, where they meet a selkie and her wife. Contains strong language. Transcript available here. Written and produced by Maddy Searle. Performed by Maddy Searle, Charlotte Ryder and Beth Eyre. Additional recording by David Devereux and Zachary Fortais-Gomm.    Find us on Twitter @PrickwillowPod and @SnazzyTapir. You can also find us on Facebook  at @snazzytapir and at our website. Support the show on Patreon and Ko-fi, and buy Prickwillow merch at TeePublic. Sounds by Soundsnap. 

    7 - Cunning Plans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2019 10:16


    The duo return to the Trove’s tree to fulfil his request, but what are his motives? Contains strong language, violence and injury.  Transcript available here. Written and produced by Maddy Searle. Performed by Maddy Searle and Lewis Robertson.   Find us on Twitter @PrickwillowPod and @SnazzyTapir. You can also find us on Facebook  at @snazzytapir and at our website. Support the show on Patreon and Ko-fi, and buy Prickwillow merch at TeePublic. Sounds by Soundsnap. 

    MCM Comic Con London 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 7:14


    Find out more about the shows taking part in #MCMComicCasts at bit.ly/MCMComicCasts Find out more about The Prickwillow Papers at snazzytapir.wordpress.com  

    6 - The Vaults

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2019 15:17


    Sylda and Squirm explore the vaults below the Bureau of Magical Affairs in search of a magical artefact, and meet a new friend along the way. Contains strong language. Transcript available here. Written and produced by Maddy Searle. Performed by Maddy Searle and David Pellow, with recording by David Devereux. Find us on Twitter @PrickwillowPod and @SnazzyTapir. You can also find us on Facebook  at @snazzytapir and at our website. Support the show on Patreon and Ko-fi, and buy Prickwillow merch at TeePublic. Sounds by Soundsnap. 

    5 - Customer Satisfaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2019 11:21


    Sylda and Squirm travel to the city of Vottun on a dangerous errand for the Trove… Contains strong language. Transcript available here. Written, produced and performed by Maddy Searle. Find us on Twitter @PrickwillowPod and @SnazzyTapir. You can also find us on Facebook  at @snazzytapir and at our website. Support the show on Patreon and Ko-fi, and buy Prickwillow merch at TeePublic. Sounds by Soundsnap. 

    4 - The Trove

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2019 12:14


    Sylda and Squirm have an audience with the Trove, but it doesn't go how either of them expected... Contains strong language. Transcript available here. Written and produced by Maddy Searle. Performed by Maddy Searle and Lewis Robertson.  Find us on Twitter @PrickwillowPod and @SnazzyTapir. You can also find us on Facebook at @snazzytapir and at our website. Sounds by Soundsnap. 

    3 - First Port of Call

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2019 11:07


    Squirm takes Sylda on their first proper trip, to meet the reclusive Trove. But on the way, a fungus becomes an unexpected obstacle... Contains strong language. Transcript available here. Written and produced by Maddy Searle. Performed by Maddy Searle and Lewis Robertson.  Find us on Twitter @PrickwillowPod and @SnazzyTapir. You can also find us on Facebook @snazzytapir and at our website. Sounds by Soundsnap. 

    2 - A Bit of Excitement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2019 11:12


    Sylda is getting used to her grumpy new roommate, Squirm, and is trying to keep her entertained. But Squirm wants to get her powers back, and thinks Sylda may be able to help.  Contains strong language.  Transcript available here. Written, produced and performed by Maddy Searle.  Find us on Twitter @PrickwillowPod and @SnazzyTapir.  You can also find us on Facebook @snazzytapir and on our website.  Sounds by Soundsnap. 

    1 - Welcome to the Rest of Your Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2018 12:42


    Sylda has just graduated from the Hearthford College of Mages, and is freaking out about her future. But that will soon be the least of her worries, as she is about to meet a mysterious new companion...  Contains strong language.  Transcript available here.  Written, produced and performed by Maddy Searle.  Find us on Twitter @PrickwillowPod and @SnazzyTapir. You can also find us on Facebook @snazzytapir and at our website.  Sounds by Soundsnap.   

    Teaser Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2018 0:31


    The Prickwillow Papers... ...coming soon to a podcatcher near you. Written and produced by Maddy Searle for Snazzy Tapir Productions Follow @snazzytapir on Twitter and Facebook   

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