Uni-Verse Podcast

Tara is here and she's happy! Back in February, when the world still felt okay, Tara Skurtu came by to host a workshop for the Uni-Verse and came back on the podcast to discuss her writing process, which poets inspire her and how she implements poetry in her day-to-day life. This episode was recorded on February 28th, 2020.

Cold, tired, and cranky about winter? Tune in to "Shut up and Listen" on Eph U Radio at 5 p.m. and let Becca and Lou's bickering and banter distract you from all that forced holiday cheer. And if drunken shenanigans are had and secrets are spilled on this super-sized christmas broadcast - well, what else would you expect from best friends snowed in by the storm of the century?

A play sure to warm your hearts, one best accompanied by a mulled wine, about the joy of spontaneous friendship when you need it most. Enjoy!

Did you ever feel like you were different from everybody else? "The Black Snowflake" is a touching fairytale about what it means to belong, written by our very own Evangelista Sie and James Baillie! Join Skadi on her adventure in the land of frost and meet the black snowflake, Atar, who would give everything to become a proper snowflake – and almost loses everything in the process.

Three outcasts trapped together on Christmas Eve struggle to solve a Christmas murder. Featuring a young girl’s diary, whiskey, and a Christmas pop single.

Livia and Leo complete their two-part interview series with the top two contestants of this year's Uni-Verse Poetry Slam by talking to the winner, Naana, about changing locations, formative experiences and putting your work out there.

Livia and Leo sit down with Anna, who came in second place at the Uni-Verse's first-ever poetry slam to talk poetry slamming, political writing and performing.

Charlotte and Leo sit down for a chat with Amadea, the Uni-Verse's social media manager to talk Facebook posts, writing tasks and writing as a job.

Charlotte and Leo had the opportunity to interview Kevin Potter, lecturer at the Department of English and American Studies at the University of Vienna about his work.

As new members join the Uni-Verse, we get to interview new people! This time Ricarda joined us on the podcast and brought a wonderful poem about teeth!

Charlotte and Leo chatted to the attendees of the poetry picnic held by Uni-Verse at the English Department of the University of Vienna.

Carrie, Philipp and Leo sit down to look back on what they've learned, what has helped them improve and what's difficult about change.

Leo and Charlotte interview English childrens' and young adult book author Keith Gray about being a writer, writing for kids and the importance of reading as entertainment.

Leo and Charlotte interview English childrens' and young adult book author Keith Gray about being a writer, writing for kids and the importance of reading as entertainment.

Hosts Leo and Charlotte sat down for a chat with Elif, who shares the story of how she became a slam poet and performs two of her pieces - in German!

Today we have special guest who visited us in Vienna: Poet Tara Skurtu talks to Marie, Charlotte and Livia!

Christmas is finally here, dear listeners! Tune in for one final episode and thank you so much for joining us on this journey! Merry Christmas and happy holidays!

The 23rd day of advent brings the romantic climax of our story! Gather round, folks, and see what happiness this Christmas will bring!

Behind door 22 is a little something to listen to while you're on your way to the next Christmas party, as it features - surprise, surpise - a Christmas party!

Will our friends ever find back into the real world again? What did it all mean? And what even is 'real'? Some answers are waiting for you behind door 21 - but maybe not all just yet!

Join our heroes, as they use theater to learn about life!

With our heroes reunited, their grand closing performance is now fast approaching! What does fate have in store for them? Find out, behind door 19 of Present Perfect!

Tensions come to a head today on Present Perfect! How will Jamie's confrontation of Peter go? What will the Watchawannacallems be up to this time? Only one way to find out - click play!

Pragmatic alliances are the start to any good friendship! Or so I've heard anyway - you'll have to listen to today's episode of Present Perfect to find out for yourself!

Oh how the time flies - day sixteen already! The days might be flyign by, but the Watchawannacallems are still their old, uncooperative selves - join Sarah in her Christmassy struggles, and maybe your pre-christmas stress will feel less severe?

Whew, the narrator really is a lot again today! But Sarah tries to cheer him up - and is quickly rewarded for her kindness. So tune in, and let the kindness get you in a most christmassy mood!

Unexpected paths meet, boundaries are broken, and Sarah does some real good soul searching - so tune in!

One companion lost, another one found and ditched again! So it goes! And so we go into Day 13!

Carmen and Peter have made it past the fearful doorman into the party - but what trials and tribulations will await them there? You're just one click away from finding out!

Day 11 has got everything - obstacles, wit and a bang! Tune in again to see how it all continues!

A monumental challenge approaches Sarah and Peter - how will they master it? Together, I am sure!

I can hear it tingling behind this door! It's the merrygoround, complete with Sarah and Jamie, having the best (and worst) of times!

Another day, another open door into the world of Present Perfect! Carmen and Peter prove no match for Bergenswergen's joking powers and Peter's morality is suddenly called into question...

Now separated, our heroes still face the same problem: uncooperative salespeople! Find out how they master the challenge on day seven of Present Perfect!

Only just formed, the gang has already split up again! What wonderful and ghastly things will await Sarah and Jamie on the weird market? Tune in to find out!

Carmen, Sarah, Peter and Jamie find themselves stranded on an otherworldly Christmas market - What on earth happened? Will they fin their way out? And what does the Gray Lady have to do with all of it? Find out in today's episode of Present Perfect!

Today we leave one world - and enter another! Follow our heroes as they finally join up and begin their journey!

Listeners - meet Jamie and Peter! Two more wonderful characters - together with an unexpected turn of events - await you in this third instalment of the Uni-Verse & SASS Advent Calendar!

And the second door opens! Behind this door, you'll meet Sarah and I think you'll like her very much, so enjoy!

Advent is here! And so is the first episode of the Uni-Verse and SASS advent calendar, "Present Perfect"! The story will stretch over 24 instalments from December 1st til December 24th. Listen in and get your Christmas mood right up!

Marie and Leo reveal the Uni-Verse and SASS 2018 collaborative advent calendar audioplay: Present Perfect!

Florentina, Elli, James and Leo sit down at the rectangular table of podcasting to diliberate on which poetry topic they would ban, what poems they want to write and whether it's such a good idea to write poems about others after all.

It's Florentina's debut on the podcast! In a conversation with Charlotte and Leo, she recounts her unforeseen realization of being a poet, discloses her longstanding fascination with English literature and shares her plans for the future, which, against all odds, contain prose writing. Hit play and enjoy a wonderful chat on writing, reading, and performing!

This time it was Philipp's turn to be grilled by Charlotte and Leo - and he did well! Listen in to hear Philipp read his poem "When I'll be truly happy", talk about his ongoing projects and his plans for the future!

Inspiration is in the air! Carrie, Matthias, Andi and Leo bring precious pieces of writing that have inspired them in their craft

Writer, free-lancer and member of the Uni-Verse Angie sat down with Leo and Charlotte, bringing us an early Christmas story, letting us be part of her joy in the celebration and revealing worthwhile insights into her process, as well as a sneak-peak of current projects.

Selina doesn't only do the society's finance - she also writes! Charlotte and Leo sit down with her to hear her poem "Hear me Roar" and discuss music and writing as self-expression, singing, as well as inspirations for writing! Check it out!

"What you fear to write most about, write about that." - Holly, Livia, Charlotte and Leo discuss the merits of this piece of advice. Should you write about things you're scared to tell other people? Should you approach topics you're scared of? Why are you scared of them? Because they're taboo or because they're difficult to handle? The four try to answer all these questions and more in a jam-packed episode of podcast-goodness - enjoy!

For this episode Charlotte and Leo had a chat with Andi, who read the beginning of one of his wonderful short stories, called "Mountain Impass". Meandering as always, the conversation touched on writing guides, writing problems and trends in fantasy publishing. Enjoy!

Holly is on this time, reading an excerpt from chapter 2 of her story "Chewy Hair" and talking to Charlotte and Leo about her experience studying writing in New York, the importance of character for plot and many other fun things writing-related!

Recording 13 episodes was great fun, but not all of that fun always made it into the final edit - so here you go: an episode chock-full with outtakes!