Podcasts about spineless wonders

This week, a specifically Australian take on magical realism weaving a mystery involving a baby, a potentially poisonous mushroom, and the mysterious disappearance of a friend, Chia. Through rich symbolisms and tension, this episode explores truth, lies, friendship, and vulnerability. Shhh…Listen. Banksia’s tell two truths, one lie. The game starts now. Written and read by Leo Alder. Composition and sound design by Suzanne Derry. With production support by Zacha Rosen & Phoebe Adler-Ryan. Recorded at Echidna Audio. This story was originally published by Spineless Wonders. Special thanks goes to Bronwyn Mehan. Meet the Author Leo Alder: https://shortaustralianstories.com.au/meet-the-slinkies-leo-alder/ Cover Art by Ashleigh Green.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Rob chats with Bel Schenk about his debut novella, The Most Famous Boy in Town, published by Spineless Wonders in April 2024. They chat about writing fiction versus poetry, the creative pathway to publication, and Bel offers great writing advice. CW: This episode contains discussions about sexual assault, which some listeners may find distressing. Resources and support are available through 1800 Respect (Australia) and Lifeline at 13 11 14. Bel Schenk's shout out book this episode: A Growing up Queer in Australia, edited by Benjamin Law Bel Schenk has written three collections of poetry, Ambulances & Dreamers, Urban Squeeze and Every Time You Close Your Eyes. Her debut novella, The Most Famous Boy in Town, was published by Spineless Wonders in April 2024. Queer Writes Session (QWS) Podcast, a Words & Nerds spin off series hosted by Rob aka R.W.R. McDonald and Jonathan Butler, in partnership with Blarney Books & Art in Port Fairy.

With Coral's beloved Azaleas in full bloom, Helen contemplates if it's a good day to meet her maker. Meanwhile, news of Zilch's arrest sends shockwaves through the Swag Sting hideout, pushing Pronto to the brink of a daring rescue mission. As Space unveils the sting of a double-cross, involving the elusive Rufas and a property trade that releases Byrone Ellis' family, the team faces the prospect of a new subterranean base. Pronto's desperate attempt to 'path' Zilch results in a tantalisingly brief connection before fading into nothingness. A chemically-lobotomised Zilch adapts to detention life with the job of creating fake eucalypts for tourists. Back at Helen's, a knock at the door heralds a menacing visitor, a member of the Termination Squad. Can Helen confront her fate? Can Pronto make a last ditch attempt to save Zilch?CREDITSTHE NEXT 5 MINUTES is written and directed by Ian Walker, based on the 1990s unpublished novella - Australia Who by Joanne Burns. Starring Helen O'Connor as Helen. Eliane Davis Morel as Coral. Lauren Hamilton-Neil as Officer Jace Tapsell. Eleni Schumacher as Zilch. Aileen Huynh as Pronto. Nic Starte as Space. Paul Barry as Doug The TV News Anchor. Elizabeth Kulas as Reporter Judith Dengate. Tommy Steele as Sky Bowl Pilot. You also heard Jordan Olivier and Tom Denham. The Roobot Jingle was written by Ian Walker and performed by Lem Zakharia.Our sound designer is Martin Gallagher. Music written and performed by Elina Godwin. Podcast art by Lauryn Evans. Executive Producers are Bronwyn Mehan and Pariya Taherzadeh.The show is a co-production between SPINELESS WONDERS, ECHIDNA AUDIO and EAR CANDY MEDIA. Big thanks to Create NSW, Petria Wallace, Elizabeth Kulas and Fyona Smith. Follow us on Instagram: @earcandypresentsTN5M webpage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With a buzzing Zeppelin-style airship disturbing her tranquility and A-list nursing home brochures piling up, life teems with uneasy choices for widowed “Grey Boomer” Helen. She finds companionship in her pet raven, Rabindranath, and solace in gardening and reading the secret journals of her dead wife Coral. Helen daydreams of underwater escapes, an LSD-fuelled respite from reality, as the couple's past activism comes back to haunt them. There are regular, unwelcome visits from the Bureau of Unaustralian Activities. When Rabindranath returns one night splattered with blood, Helen makes a shocking discovery on the harbour shores with headline-making implications.CREDITSTHE NEXT 5 MINUTES is written and directed by Ian Walker, based on the 1990s unpublished novella - Australia Who by Joanne Burns. Starring Helen O'Connor as Helen. Eliane Davis Morel as Coral. Lauren Hamilton-Neil as Jace Tapsell. Paul Barry as Doug The TV News Anchor. Elizabeth Kulas as Reporter Judith Dengate. Tommy Steele as Sky Bowl Pilot. You also heard Jordan Olivier and Nic Starte.Our sound designer is Martin Gallagher. Music written and performed by Elina Godwin. Podcast art by Lauryn Evans. Executive Producers are Bronwyn Mehan and Pariya Taherzadeh.The show is a co-production between SPINELESS WONDERS, ECHIDNA AUDIO and EAR CANDY MEDIA. Big thanks to Create NSW, Petria Wallace, Elizabeth Kulas and Fyona Smith. Follow us on Instagram: @earcandypresentsTN5M webpage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this spooktacular Eerie Extra, Such a Nightmare co-host Katherine Troyer speaks with horror author and editor David-Jack Fletcher.   We discuss the significance of normalizing LGBTQIA+ identities within the horror genre. This leads to an even bigger discussion of how queer horror can both offer a space for connection and push us beyond our comfort zones. David-Jack shares the vision behind Slashic Horror, his indie horror press that he co-founded with Lee Cross James. And we talk about the magic of crossing genres and the ways his work, including his novella The Haunting of Harry Peck, present the familiar in unfamiliar ways (or perhaps the other way around) through his genre-blending writing.   This interview occurred on January 4, 2024; the episode first aired on January 30, 2024.   David-Jack Fletcher is a writer and scholar hailing from Australia. With a PhD from Macquarie University in Cultural Studies, he wrote for over a decade in an academic setting before—in his words—jumping out of academia to pursue his dream of becoming a horror author and editor. To that end, he has a Post-Graduate Certificate in Editing and Publishing from the University of Southern Queensland, and he completed an internship with Sydney-based Spineless Wonders. Additionally, he was awarded a mentorship with the Australasian Horror Writers Association (AHWA) in 2022, undertaken with award-winning author Paul Mannering. David-Jack has published short stories in several horror anthologies across the UK, the US and Canada, and has appeared in international podcasts and interviews. Furthermore, his debut gay horror-comedy, The Haunting of Harry Peck, was published by Rack & Rune Publishing in February 2022 and became an international Amazon bestseller. And his latest award-winning novel, Raven's Creek is now available through all major retailers, published through his own imprint, Slashic Horror. For more information, visit his LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/djfletcher    ALL LINKS  Twitter/Instagram: @NightmarePod1; YouTube: Such a Nightmare;  Email: suchanightmare.pod@gmail.com; Website: suchanightmare.com

Orphaned teenage sisters make it to the city to find work as indentured “Pigironers”, carrying beach tourists on their backs so they avoid the acid surf. Zilch is connected to her older sister Pronto via telepathy. Everything is set to change after they meet a charismatic stranger at a waterhole who turns out to be a recruiter for the underground resistance group Swag Sting. The encounter with Space will change their lives forever.CREDITSTHE NEXT 5 MINUTES is written and directed by Ian Walker, based on the 1990s unpublished novella - Australia Who by Joanne Burns. Starring Eleni Schumacher as Zilch. Aileen Huynh as Pronto and the Pig Ironing Boss Lady. Nic Starte as Space. Jaslyn Hall as Rufa Rapdog. Tommy Steele as German tourist and Russian wrestler. Ian Walker as Stoned Guy. You also heard Dani Torresan and Lauren Hamilton-Neill.Our sound designer is Martin Gallagher. Music written and performed by Elina Godwin. Podcast art by Lauryn Evans. Executive Producers are Bronwyn Mehan and Pariya Taherzadeh.The show is a co-production between SPINELESS WONDERS, ECHIDNA AUDIO and EAR CANDY MEDIA. Big thanks to Create NSW, Petria Wallace, Elizabeth Kulas and Fyona Smith. Follow us on Instagram: @earcandypresentsTN5M webpage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zilch and Pronto regularly connect via telepathy, bonding over gossip and sharing hardships of their past - from being raised by a hippie mom in a self-destructive cult to losing their parents in a murderous arson. Escaping the city, they join the underground resistance, led by the notorious Rufas, targeting wealthy symbols and politicians. Despite infighting and Pronto's protests, Zilch embarks on a risky intel-gathering mission in Canberra using a "pendant cam" and a fake identity. Her cover is blown and her escape attempt leads to a potentially fatal swim. Has Zilch drowned in the murky artificial waters of Lake Burley Griffin?CREDITSTHE NEXT 5 MINUTES is written and directed by Ian Walker, based on the 1990s unpublished novella - Australia Who by Joanne Burns. Starring Eleni Schumacher as Zilch. Aileen Huynh as Pronto and the Pig Ironing Boss Lady. Nic Starte as Space and the Prime Minister. Tommy Steele as Robert Menzies. Eliane Davis Morel as Jet. Jordan Olivier as Tempo. And Lauren Hamilton-Neill as Language Teacher and the Librarian. You also heard Sue Daniel and Tom Denham.Our sound designer is Martin Gallagher. Music written and performed by Elina Godwin. Podcast art by Lauryn Evans. Executive Producers are Bronwyn Mehan and Pariya Taherzadeh.The show is a co-production between SPINELESS WONDERS, ECHIDNA AUDIO and EAR CANDY MEDIA. Big thanks to Create NSW, Petria Wallace, Elizabeth Kulas and Fyona Smith. Follow us on Instagram: @earcandypresentsTN5M webpage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Byrone H. Ellis is a politician to match the rottenness of the times. A junior minister in the Free Futures government, he is a self-proclaimed future world dominator who finds himself in a perpetual state of chaos. Amid scandals of elder abuse, a sleepless Byrone juggles media duties and a fresh assignment from his boss Amanda, handling a nuclear waste cover-up and a mass tranquilization program. Past embarrassments, like his infamous brothel scandal, could be offset if only he can keep his shirt on during hologram calls. The day's going well until a call from the US reveals Rufas has taken his family hostage, demanding all his assets in return for their safety. With his world spinning, Byrone collapses during a swanky soiree attended by political and industry insiders. What does this mean for his future and the lives of his family?CREDITSTHE NEXT 5 MINUTES was written and directed by Ian Walker, based on the 1990s unpublished novella - Australia Who by Joanne Burns. Starring Nic Starte as Byrone Ellis. Lauren Hamilton-Neil as Amanda Kildare and Watchphone Siri. Tommy Steele as Fraser The Kiwi Waiter. Tom Wright as Everest Ginsberg. Paul Barry as Doug The TV News Anchor. Elizabeth Kulas as Reporter Judith Dengate. Eliane Davis Morel as Nancy Marcos. Helen O'Connor as Real Estate Ad Voice Over and Spaceport Hologram Voiceover. Ian Walker as Helicopter Pilot. You also heard Cameron St Clair, Sue Daniel, James Fitzgerald, Jordan Olivier and Rob Kaldor. Our sound designer is Martin Gallagher. Music written and performed by Elina Godwin. Podcast art by Lauryn Evans. Executive Producers are Bronwyn Mehan and Pariya Taherzadeh.The show is a co-production between SPINELESS WONDERS, ECHIDNA AUDIO and EAR CANDY MEDIA. Big thanks to Create NSW, Petria Wallace, Elizabeth Kulas and Fyona Smith. Follow us on Instagram: @earcandypresentsTN5M webpage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ANDREW NETTE chats new heist thriller ORPHAN ROAD, Gunshine State, pulp fiction and bodgies & widgies. ORPHAN ROAD Gary Chance is an ex-Australian army driver and nightclub bouncer turned professional thief and in need of a job. An offer comes from a former employer, once notorious Melbourne social identity, now aging owner of a failing S&M club, Vera Leigh.A shadowy real estate developer is trying to squeeze Leigh out of a rapidly gentrifying city. But she has a rescue plan that involves one of Australia's biggest heists, Melbourne's Great Bookie Robbery. On April 21, 1976, a well organised gang stole as much as three million dollars, a fortune at the time, from a Melbourne bookmakers club. The money was never recovered. No one was charged. And everyone associated with the crime has since died, either by natural causes or violently.Leigh maintains that money was not the only thing stolen that day. So was a stash of uncut South African diamonds. And she wants Chance's help to retrieve them. Problem is, they are not the only ones looking.The heist always goes wrong and the consequences, even half a century later, can be deadly.ANDREW NETTE is an author of fiction and non-fiction, pulp scholar and lover of all things noir. He is the author of three novels, Ghost Money, a crime story set in Cambodia in the mid-nineties, and the heist thriller, Gunshine State and the sequel Orphan Road.He is co-editor of Girl Gangs, Biker Boys & Real Cool Cats: Pulp Fiction & Youth Culture, 1950 to 1980, and Sticking it to the Man:Revolution and Counterculture in Pulp and Popular Fiction, 1956 to 1980, forthcoming in 2019.His short fiction has appeared in a number of print publications, including The Obama Inheritance: Fifteen Stories of Conspiracy Noir (Three Rooms Press, 2017), Crime Scenes, an anthology of Australian crime fiction (Spineless Wonders, 2016), and Phnom Penh Noir (Heaven Lake Press, 2012). His online home is www.pulpcurry.com or you can follow him on Twitter @PulpcurryHorwitz Publications, Pulp Fiction and the Rise of the Australian Paperback (Anthem Studies in Book History, Publishing and Print Culture).Recommend - Books: Carter Brown, Philip Kerr, Ernesto Mello, Peter Temple, Wallace Stroby, Peter Corris The Dying Trade, Gabrielle Lord The Fortress. Film: The Beast of the City, Nightmare Alley, The Beguiled, Mr. Inbetween, Mystery Road, Limbo, Phoenix.Guy Hale for info on Guy Hale and Hillside Global and the music of Mike Zito ft. Kid Anderson - Killing Me Softly.Paul Burke writes for Crime Time, Crime Fiction Lover and the European Literature Network. He is also a CWA Historical Dagger Judge 2023.Produced by Junkyard DogCrime TimeCrime Time FM is the official podcast ofGwyl Crime Cymru Festival 2023CrimeFest 2023CWA Daggers 2023& ?? (December)

KA Rees is a writer of poetry and short fiction. She has been published by Margaret River Press, Cordite, Australian Poetry, Overland, Review of Australian Fiction, Spineless Wonders and Yalobusha Review, among others. She received a Varuna fellowship for her manuscript of short stories, she was shortlisted for the 2016 Judith Wright Poetry Award, was the recipient of the 2017 Barry Hannah Prize in Fiction and runner-up in the 2018 Peter Cowan Short Story Award, and the national winner of the 2019 joanne burns Microlit Award. Her debut poetry collection, Come the Bones was published late last year as a Flying Island Pocket Book, and is the subject of today's conversation. KA reads a number of poems in the collection and talks about how the book came together as a collection, the relationship between the individual poems and the book, her current Sydney Observatory residency and much more. Find out more about KA Rees and connect with her (and message her to get an autographed copy of Come the Bones!) at Twitter: https://twitter.com/perniciouskate and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kateamber01/?hl=en

HELLO SCIENTIST! After a summer break WE ARE BACK! Here is the Final Episode from Season 1 (BIOLOGY), where my very good friend Dr. Henry Choong joins me for a conversation about INVERTEBRATES, a topic we both hold dear. Unfortunately the audio has some lags, thanks a lot Zoom, but stick with us its a great episode! Enjoy

Cassandra Atherton talks about prose poetry and microlit — reading from the Anthology of Australian Prose Poetry she recently co-edited with Paul Hetherington, and Pulped Fiction, the latest collection in the Joanne Burns microlit prize series.  Host: Beth Spencer Anthology of Australian Prose Poetry is published by Melbourne University Press. Pulped Fiction is published by Spineless Wonders.  Cassandra's latest books of prose poetry are Fugitive Letters (with Paul Hetherington) and Leftovers. You can order copies from www.macleanbooks.com.au  More information about Cassandra's work at www.cassandra-atherton.com. And for more about the Joanne Burns Microlit prize and Microflix check out Spineless Wonders at https://shortaustralianstories.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This year’s award, held in collaboration with Spineless Wonders, encouraged writers to use microlit to explore physical, psychological, environmental and historical scars. Hear readings by writers included in the Scars anthology. Host / Cassandra Atherton Featuring: The Ocean Has Made Promises - Shaynah Andrews, Shot Through - Nadine Schofield, Affinity - Susan McCreery, Discussing Pain [and the things I don’t say.] - Deb Wain, ATAPS 2013: (The Department of Health Access to Allied Psychological Services Suicide Prevention Program) - Josh Mei-Ling Dubrau Landscrape - Andrew Roff Kitten - Jen Craig Earth Scars - Magdalena Ball Scar Makers Make Men - Paul Collis Shark Bite - Trisha Pender Contrails - Alyson Miller Best of Three - Danielle Baldock Swell - Kathleen Bleakley Neighbours- Brenda Proudfoot Ripple - Paul Hetherington Magic Show - Shady Cosgrove Shotgun - Patrick West Inside - Sarah St Vincent Welch Old Habits Die Hard - Stuart Barnes Drawing the Line - Anna Forsyth The Sheaves of Days - Richard Holt On Finding Charlotte - Judith Nangala Crispin MARE TRANQUILLITATIS, 1969 - Rosanna Licari No White M&Ms - KA Rees If you would like to buy a copy of Scars, which is published by Spineless Wonders, go to shortaustralianstories.com.au/product/scars/

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In this episode, your host Ella Watson-Russell brings you stories of births, deaths and marriages. The stories featured in this show are published by Spineless Wonders and are narrated by actors Felix Johnson, Joel Horwood and Eleni Schumacher. The stories include Matthew Bulman’s ‘The Incredible Exploding Baby’, Jon Steiner’s ‘Rights of Man’, Melissa Beit’s ‘A Hospital Birth’, Susan McCreery’s ‘Mexican Stand-off’ and Julie Chevalier’s ‘The Youngest Lecturer’s Wife’. Little Fictions is produced by Spineless Wonders’ publisher, Bronwyn Mehan. The show’s theme song is ‘Attune’ written and performed by Annie Vidler.  Sound design is by Lachlan Perry Warning: this episode contains strong language.  

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In this episode we hear many of the talented actors you would have heard over the previous episodes of Little Fictions. This is a radio play adapted from Melbourne writer Eddie Berger's quirky short fiction of the same name originally published by Spineless Wonders in the anthology, Crime Scenes. The play was recorded at Sydney's Haymarket Library as part of the "Late Night Library Series" 2017. Warning: this episode does contain some colourful language. Presenter: Ella Watson-Russell Theme tune written and performed by Annie Vidler Producer: Bronwyn Mehan  

A monthly examination of real life insect encounters that encourages readers to see beyond what 'bugs' them and into the fascinating life of insects.

A monthly examination of real life insect encounters that encourages readers to see beyond what 'bugs' them and into the fascinating life of insects.

A monthly examination of real life insect encounters that encourages readers to see beyond what 'bugs' them and into the fascinating life of insects.

Love 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 years in Texas and a few years in New York City, he migrated to Australia in 2000. In 2008, he completed a Graduate Diploma in Creative Writing at the University of Technology Sydney. He lives in the Sydney suburb of Tempe with his wife and daughter. About The Actor Joel Horwood trained in Western Australia and since moving to Sydney has performed in a number of independent theatre productions. These include the devising and subsequent premiere of Decay by award-winning playwright Melissa Lee Speyer and the Australian premiere of Alice Birch's Many Moons with English theatre company Said&Done. Most recently Joel peformed the lead role of Ort Flack in the stage adaptation of Tim Winton's That Eye, The Sky. Credits Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Theme music: James Seymour Coffee Pod|cast has been produced with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to also acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.    

A monthly examination of real life insect encounters that encourages readers to see beyond what 'bugs' them and into the fascinating life of insects.

A monthly examination of real life insect encounters that encourages readers to see beyond what 'bugs' them and into the fascinating life of insects.

A monthly examination of real life insect encounters that encourages readers to see beyond what 'bugs' them and into the fascinating life of insects.

Sydney 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 Prize. Her collection  of stories, Permission To Lie is published by Spineless Wonders. About The Actor Lauren Hamilton Neill is Queensland born and holds a Bachelor in Music Theatre (CQCM).  She professionally has murdered several husbands in Deadly Women, was murdered in The Suspects, shamelessly flirted with a man far too old for her in ABC TV’s The Gods of Wheat St, and will soon be starring as a vegetarian vampire chef in a short film that will also see her don the producers hat. Credits Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Theme music: James Seymour Coffee Pod|cast has been produced with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to also acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.

A monthly examination of real life insect encounters that encourages readers to see beyond what 'bugs' them and into the fascinating life of insects.

A monthly examination of real life insect encounters that encourages readers to see beyond what 'bugs' them and into the fascinating life of insects.

A monthly examination of real life insect encounters that encourages readers to see beyond what 'bugs' them and into the fascinating life of insects.

How 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 Award for Poetry. She is co-publisher, with Alison Flett, of Little Windows Press. About the Actor Anni is an actor, writer and director in theatre, film and television. Anni was awarded an AFI Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Television Drama for her performance in 3 Acts of Murder. Her feature film credits include The True Story of the Kelly Gang and Sweet Country. She has appeared in the TV shows Wentworth, Rake, Glitch, Underbelly Badness, City Homicide, All Saints and Love My Way. Her theatre credits include The Readers for Belvoir, In Real Life for Darlinghurst Theatre, Parramatta Girls for Parramatta Riverside, Poor Superman, The Threepenny Opera, Antony & Cleopatra, The Loaded Ute and The Women of Troy for the Sydney Theatre Company. Credits Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Theme music: James Seymour Production Assistant: Hannah Oakshott Coffee Pod|cast has been produced with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to also acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.

A monthly examination of real life insect encounters that encourages readers to see beyond what 'bugs' them and into the fascinating life of insects.

There'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, Out of Place), as well as by Seizure and Cuttlefish.  In 2014 she was awarded a Varuna fellowship and an Australia Society of Authors mentorship for her short story collection. She has worked as professional proofreader for the past eighteen years, and when not at her desk she can be found swimming long distances in the ocean. About the Actor MARK DESSAIX is the recipient of an ongoing scholarship to the Stella Adler Academy of Acting in Los Angeles. He  is currently living in New York where he continues to study acting for stage and film. Credits Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Theme music: James Seymour Production Assistant: Hannah Oakshott Coffee Pod|cast has been produced with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to also acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.

A monthly examination of real life insect encounters that encourages readers to see beyond what 'bugs' them and into the fascinating life of insects.

A monthly examination of real life insect encounters that encourages readers to see beyond what 'bugs' them and into the fascinating life of insects.

Ever 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. About the Author SIGLEY HOOD is currently studying the Associate Degree in Professional Writing and Editing at RMIT. She reports that the story idea for ‘Ice Cube’ surfaced when she was sitting in a bar waiting to meet friends—her mind being obviously just loose enough. About the Actor ELENI SCHUMACHER is an actor and theatre maker. She recently appeared in Montague Basement's production of Sarah Kane's "Crave" for the Sydney Fringe Festival. Credits Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Theme music: James Seymour Production Assistant: Hannah Oakshott Coffee Pod|cast has been produced with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to also acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.

It'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 the Spineless Wonders' anthology of sound-themed microlit, Shuffle edited by Cassandra Atherton. About the actor ALEX NEAL  graduated QUT Acting in 2017, and has been living and working in syd for 4 months.  In that time he has completed a TVC for ESS super and is currently working  on an AFTRS short film and will appear in the Australian film, Danger Close. Credits Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Theme music: James Seymour Production Assistant: Hannah Oakshott Coffee Pod|cast has been produced with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to also acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.  

A monthly examination of real life insect encounters that encourages readers to see beyond what 'bugs' them and into the fascinating life of insects.

A monthly examination of real life insect encounters that encourages readers to see beyond what 'bugs' them and into the fascinating life of insects.

A monthly examination of real life insect encounters that encourages readers to see beyond what 'bugs' them and into the fascinating life of insects.

In 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. image description About the Author PAMELA SECKIN studied Creative Writing at the University of Wollongong. She enjoys the creative aspect that writing accommodates for, while also relishing the research process that writing entails. Pam will be undertaking further study to pursue a career as a librarian while continuing her writing. Read our interview with Pamela Seckin, here. 'Amelie' is published in the Spineless Wonders' microlit anthology, Landmarks. About the Actor ELENI SCHUMACHER is a Sydney-based actor with experience in theatrical production, writing, collaborating and directing for theatre, and voice work. She recently appeared in Crave in the 2016 Sydney Fringe Festival (Montague Basement), and Ecosexual Bathhouse at Carriageworks for Pony Express (Liveworks 2016). Eleni has a passion for bringing the written word to life through storytelling, poetry reading, and teaching drama to teens. Show credits Presented by Ali Morris and Emma Walsh. Theme music by James Seymour. Produced by Bronwyn Mehan. This podcast project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.

A monthly examination of real life insect encounters that encourages readers to see beyond what 'bugs' them and into the fascinating life of insects.

In 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. About the Author SHADY COSGROVE is an American-born writer who lives in the Illawarra and teaches prose fiction and editing at the University of Wollongong, Australia. Her books include What the Ground Can’t Hold (Picador, 2013) and She Played Elvis (Allen and Unwin, 2009), which was shortlisted for the Australian Vogel Prize. She has recently finished drafting her novel Freefall about dumpster divers and squatters in Brooklyn. Find out more about Shady on her new website. Read our interview with Shady about writing microlit, here. Credits Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Theme music: James Seymour Coffee Pod|cast has been produced with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to also acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.

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In 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. Credits Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Theme music: James Seymour Coffee Pod|cast has been produced with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to also acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.

In this episode, our host, Ella Watson-Russell presents two stories which take a look behind the curtain at fiction in film, on TV as well as on stage. 'Film Study 101'; by the late Mary Manning uses well-known films to reflect on the life of a young man who works at a movie theatre in a country town. Published in Damaged In Transit by Spineless Wonders, the story is performed by Little Fictions’ regular, Joel Horwood. The second story featured in this episode takes us into the world of TV. It is based on the life of a character from the popular show, Friends. 'Ross Geller Man' is written by Patrick Lenton and is published in his collection, A Man Made Entirely of Bats. It is performed by Lauren Hamilton Neill. This podcast version of the episode includes an extended interview with both author, Patrick Lenton and actor, Lauren Hamilton Neill. Little Fictions On Air is brought to you by Sydney short story publisher, SPINELESS WONDERS. This episode was originally broadcast on Radio 2RPH at 3pm on Monday, 22 October, 2018. It is produced by Bronwyn Mehan and our sound engineer is Kit McCutcheon. Our theme song, ‘Attune’ is written and performed by Annie Vidler.

In this episode, Weird World of Animals, Ella Watson-Russell presents two stories which give voice to the voiceless - specifically, a budgerigar and a cow. ‘Bluey and Myrtle’ is published in the Spineless Wonders anthology The Great Unknown, a book edited by Angela Meyer who is a huge fan of the TV series the Twilight Zone. You’ll find many of the somewhat surreal elements of the Twilight Zone TV show in Mark O'Flynn's story. It is performed by Nick Radinoff. ‘A Cow Like Alice’ by Julie Chevalier also includes a talking animal. It is performed by Little Fictions’ regular Eleni Schumacher. This episode includes an interview with Sydney author Julie Chevalier about her story, where the idea for it came from and about her writing process. Little Fictions On Air is brought to you by Sydney short story publisher, SPINELESS WONDERS. This episode was originally broadcast on Radio 2RPH at 3pm on Monday, 8 October, 2018. It is produced by Bronwyn Mehan and our sound engineer is Adrian Vecchio-Hoehne. Our theme song, ‘Attune’ is written and performed by Annie Vidler.

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In 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. Credits Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Theme music: James Seymour Coffee Pod|cast has been produced with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to also acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.

In this episode, 'It’s A Jungle Out There’, four authors contemplate the lives of animals. What is it like living in a dog-eat-dog world? Has human habitation spelt the death of some species? And what happens when we encroach on their world? Join presenter, Ella Watson-Russell for 30 minutes of great listening. Stories featured in this episode include ‘Taken’ by Melbourne writer Michelle Wright which is published in Spineless Wonder's microlit anthology, Flashing The Square. It is narrated by Alex Williams and was recorded live at Knox St Bar, Sydney. In ‘The Last Hare’, Wollongong poet Irene Wilkie turns to her own backyard to contemplate the idea of being out of place. It was recorded at Knox St Bar is narrated by Ella Watson-Russell. In 'Seagull', Melbourne author Katelin Farnsworth writes from the point of view of an iconic bird. It is performed  by Melbourne voice artist, Mileta Rien. The final story is ‘Bound’ and it comes from a collection of stories by Kate Liston-Mills called The Waterfowl Are Drunk! Kate is a writer who lives, loves and writes about her hometown of Pambula on the southern NSW coast. This episode includes an interview with Kate Liston-Mills. Little Fictions On Air is brought to you by Sydney short story publisher, SPINELESS WONDERS. This episode was originally broadcast on Radio 2RPH at 3pm on Monday, 24 September, 2018. It is produced by Bronwyn Mehan and our sound engineer is Kit McCutcheon. Our theme song, ‘Attune’ is written and performed by Annie Vidler.

In this episode, Ella Watson-Russell presents audio stories which riff on the works of Shakespeare, Austen and Nabokov. You'll hear stories by Mark O'Flynn, Michelle Cahill, Susan McCreery and Carol Ann Martin performed by Tim McGarry, Eleni Schumacher and Ella Watson-Russell. Carol Ann Martin’s ‘Open Letter to Star-crossed lovers’ read by Ella Watson-Russell  gives a new perspective on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. The story was originally submitted via a Little Fictions' call out. Susan McCreery’s microfiction ‘Well, Then’ is published in her collection, Loopholes published by Spineless Wonders. It is performed by Little Ficitons regular Eleni Schumacher. 'Chasing Nabokov' takes the famous Nabokov novel, Lolita and sets it in a modern-day Sydney beachside suburb. It is written by award-winning author Michelle Cahill and appears in the Spineless Wonders’ anthology, Escape. 'Iago' by Mark O’Flynn is an invented monologue for Shakespeare’s play ‘Othello’. It is performed by Tim McGarry. Little Fictions On Air is brought to you by Sydney short story publisher, SPINELESS WONDERS. This episode was originally broadcast on Radio 2RPH at 3pm on Monday, 10 September, 2018. It is produced by Bronwyn Mehan and our sound engineer is Oliver Agbisit. Our theme song, ‘Attune’ is written and performed by Annie Vidler.

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In this episode, our host Ella Watson-Russell presents tales from Sydney’s early years as well as from the not-too-distant past.  Featuring the voices of Joel Horwood, Felix Johnson , Claire Oehme and Eleni Schumacher, this episode includes stories about the Shark Arm Case, Petersham Swimming Pool and Parramatta Rd circa 1988. Authors featured include Karolina Ristevski, Paul Cliff, Arna Radovich, John Dale and Hilary Hewitt – all writers who submitted their work to a Little Fictions Call Out on the theme: Humans of Parramatta Road. Little Fictions On Air is brought to you by Sydney short story publisher, SPINELESS WONDERS. This episode was originally broadcast on Radio 2RPH at 3pm on Monday, 27 August, 2018. It is produced by Bronwyn Mehan and our sound engineer is Adrian Vecchio-Hoehne. Our theme song, ‘Attune’ is written and performed by Annie Vidler.

In 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 2015. Searching @fatttony.draws on instagram will lead you to a collection of Bry's art/design work, which is often accompanied by writing (aka excessively lengthy captions). ‘Home Design Spring Catalogue’ is published in Out of Place  An anthology of microlit, edited by Kirsten Tranter and Linda Godfrey. Cover by Richard Holt Credits Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Theme music: James Seymour Coffee Pod|cast has been produced with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to also acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.

In this episode, presenter Ella Watson-Russell presents three short stories about life's ups and down. The first is 'Loaded Dice' by Blue Mts author, Mark O'Flynn and is performed by Joel Horwood. Felix Johnson reads Wollongong writer, Erica Woolgar's 'Directions' and Eleni Schumacher performs 'Chicken' by Sydney author, Angela Argent. Mark O’Flynn is a much published poet and fiction writer whose most recent novel was shortlisted in the 2017 Miles Franklin Award. The story  ‘Loaded Dice’ and it was published in Mark’s collection, White Light and other stories by Spineless Wonders. Angela Argent is currently writing a novel set in Prague about the spoils of freedom after 1989 revolution.  In her story ‘Chicken’, a brother and sister return to the Australian country town they grew up in search of their father. The reunion takes a dramatic turn when father and son face off in their cars after a drinking session. Erica Woolgar's writing has been recognised overseas in The Fish International Short Story Competition, and here in Australia in the prestigious Marjorie Barnard and Josephine Ulrick Awards. Sound design for this episode is by Scott Harrison.

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In 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 An anthology of microlit, edited by Cassandra Atherton. Credits Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Theme music: James Seymour Coffee Pod|cast has been produced with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to also acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.  

In this episode, Ella Watson-Russell presents four stories each with very different perspectives on the topic of war and violence. Actor Nicholas Starte performs Harry Kolotas' 'Wrath of Achilles', Tim McGarry's narration of Charles D'Anastasi's 'Broken House' includes sound design by composer Thomas Ross, Ella narrates Amanda Berry's 'We That Are Left' and Alex Williams performs 'When The Helicopters Come' by Patrick Lenton and with sound design by Kit McCutcheon. Included in this episode also is an interview with Patrick Lenton on the origin of his story from his collection, A Man Made Entirely of Bats and excerpts from a Q&A with Amanda Berry. 'Broken House' is published in Out of Place, prose poem and microfiction anthology (Spineless Wonders,2015) . 'We That Are Left' is published in Landmarks, prose poem and microfiction anthology (Spineless Wonders, 2017). 'When The Helicopters Come' is published in A Man Made Entirely of Bats by Patrick Lenton (Spineless Wonders, 2015). Little Fictions On Air is broadcast fortnightly on Mondays at 3pm on 2RPH. It presents short stories originally published by Spineless Wonders and performed live at Little Fictions events. Presenter: Ella Watson-Russell Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Sound Engineer: Kit McCutcheon Theme music: Annie Vidler

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In 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 Reuben Field. View a video interview with host, Emma Rose Smith,  Jon Steiner and his editor, Josh Mei-Ling Dubrau, here on the Spineless Wonders' Youtube channel. 'Rights of Man' was published in The Last Wilkie's & other stories. Credits Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Theme music: James Seymour Coffee Pod|cast has been produced with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to also acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.  

In 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. She has held several residencies, including one in 2004 at the University of Iowa and the 2006 Massey University writers' residency. Vivienne has a BA and an MA from Victoria University in Wellington, and holds a Doctorate in Creative Arts at the University of Wollongong, Australia. Her short story collection, The Glove Box & other stories was published by Spineless Wonders in 2014. Read an interview with Vivienne, here. 'The Alternative Plan' was published in small wonder, an anthology of microlit. Credits Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Theme music: James Seymour Coffee Pod|cast has been produced with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to also acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.

A monthly examination of real life insect encounters that encourages readers to see beyond what 'bugs' them and into the fascinating life of insects.

A monthly examination of real life insect encounters that encourages readers to see beyond what 'bugs' them and into the fascinating life of insects.

Australian 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 Cassandra Atherton. About the author SHADY COSGROVE is the author of What the Ground Can’t Hold (Picador, 2013) and She Played Elvis (Allen and Unwin, 2009), which was shortlisted for the Australian Vogel Award. Her short fiction has appeared in Best Australian Stories, Overland, Antipodes, Southerly and other Spineless Wonders anthologies. About the actor KATE FRASER is a graduate of the Actors Centre Australia. Her theatre credits include Book of Days at New Theatre as well as Stop Kiss and Starlight Stories. More recently Kate has appeared in TV episodes of Home and Away, Janet King, and A Place to Call Home. Credits Presented by Ali Morris and Emma Walsh. Theme music by James Seymour. Produced by Bronwyn Mehan. This podcast project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency's Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.

A monthly examination of real life insect encounters that encourages readers to see beyond what 'bugs' them and into the fascinating life of insects.

A monthly examination of real life insect encounters that encourages readers to see beyond what 'bugs' them and into the fascinating life of insects.

A monthly examination of real life insect encounters that encourages readers to see beyond what 'bugs' them and into the fascinating life of insects.

A monthly examination of real life insect encounters that encourages readers to see beyond what 'bugs' them and into the fascinating life of insects.

Little Fictions is kind of the stage presence of publishing house Spineless Wonders, run by Bronwyn Mehan, where the imprint’s authors have their stories read by actors on the stage of inner Sydney’s Knox St Bar. In this episode, we’ll hear the work of Shady Cosgrove, Jon Steiner, Ruth Wyer and Kate Walter acted out by Eleni Shumacher, Jon Steiner and Kate Fraser. You can also follow Little Fictions on Facebook.

Carmel Bird's latest collection of stories is 'The Dead Aviatrix: Eight Short Stories', published by Spineless Wonders. Available exclusively as an ebook.

A monthly examination of real life insect encounters that encourages readers to see beyond what 'bugs' them and into the fascinating life of insects.

A monthly examination of real life insect encounters that encourages readers to see beyond what 'bugs' them and into the fascinating life of insects.

A monthly examination of real life insect encounters that encourages readers to see beyond what 'bugs' them and into the fascinating life of insects.

A monthly examination of real life insect encounters that encourages readers to see beyond what 'bugs' them and into the fascinating life of insects.

A monthly examination of real life insect encounters that encourages readers to see beyond what 'bugs' them and into the fascinating life of insects.

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This week on the Pioneering Minds podcast we talk to a trio of folk. Bronwyn Mehan is the publishing extraordinaire behind Spineless Wonders, a Sydney-based small press, and is the brains behind Little Fictions, a monthly live reading event in which performers bring to life stories from the Spineless Wonders cannon. We also have actors Eleni Schumacher and Felix Johnson to talk all things performance, while Bron delves deep into publishing industries today and what makes storytelling so very vital.

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