Podcasts by Once
A short fiction anthology podcast. Every week you get TWO new pieces created by our amazing team of writers and actors.
Once is curated by Florence Hood.
Nominated for Audio Verse Awards 2019 for Writing of a New Audio Play Production and Vocal Composition for a New Audio Play Production.
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My Father´s House - Charlotte Roberts from 2022-02-20T14:47:31
We follow a daughter as she retraces her steps in her father's home.
Written by Charlotte Roberts, performed by Nuala Cochrane, edited by Ben Rogers.
Beyond The Snowstorm - Adriana Antequera from 2022-02-20T14:24:51
Sometimes, life could feel like a blizzard… but afterwards, we meet someone that melts the snow and allows us to rejoice our souls, keeping the love alive in our hearts.
Written and edited...
Heaven And Hell - John Harper from 2022-01-31T14:04:33
Two people experiencing the same party.
Written and Directed by John Harper.
The Sycophant was played by John Harper and Jamie was played by Iain Cowieson
Acceptance - John Harper from 2022-01-09T11:30:40
An Acceptance Card
Written by John Harper.
Willy - Iain Cowieson,
Abigail - Ali Gallo
Don't Get Even Get Mad - Ali Gallo from 2021-12-26T13:31:48
Some people just need a little help to let their true feelings show.
Written by Ali Gallo.
Performed by Ali Gallo and Maria Oram
A Candlelit Dinner - Ben Rogers from 2021-12-13T22:09:31
A couple enjoy a nice meal as their world changes around them, all lit by soft candle light.
Voice Acting by Monique Hopkin and Pip Miller, Writing and Editing by Ben Rogers
The Memoirist - Florence Hood from 2021-12-12T13:03:31
An extract of The Memoirist.
Written by Florence Hood.
Performed by Ed Teppé.
Tick Tock - David Grimes from 2021-11-30T23:24:52
Ms. Havisham has been left at the altar. As the seconds slip by, her mind cracks. If only someone could stop the clocks.
Written, directed and edited by David Grimes
Performed b...
I'm Not Angry - John Harper from 2021-11-23T17:55:47
After a gap in communication of more than 30 years, he finally decides to write to his long lost school friend.
Written and performed by John Harper
Crumbs in My Butter - Matthew Walker from 2021-11-15T21:52:58
Somethings can just really get on your nerves.
Written by Matthew Walker.
Performed by Ed Teppe, Kay Rommel, Frances Ransome, Daria Babich, Peter Tainsh and Matthew Walker.
The Weekly Game - David Grimes from 2021-11-12T13:04:01
Britain. After the collapse created by Brexit. Where survival can hinge on the success of The Weekly Game.
Written, directed and edited by David Grimes
With the talents of Brian...
Brutal Honesty - Adriana Alvarez from 2021-11-11T14:38:02
Sometimes, things are better left... said? Brutal Honesty is a short poem by Adriana Alvarez, about, well, being honest and -not- feeling great about it.
Written, performed and edited by A...
Graveyard Shift - Robert Graver from 2021-10-29T11:29:23
When the night shift begins to drag at a local Blockbuster, not everything goes according to plan. Sometimes the real horror isn’t on the movie screens, it’s right in front of your very eyes.
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Worth A Try - Ali Gallo from 2021-10-25T21:38:49
Who wouldn't want to give their life to save others...?
Written by Ali Gallo
Starring Ian Cowieson, Lynsey Collis and Ali Gallo
Sacrifice - Pandora Harvey from 2021-10-11T20:53:20
Mother looking at photos and remembering the sacrifice made
Written and read by Pandora Harvey
The Beads - Florence Hood from 2021-10-10T16:42
A gift from Sister Katherine.
TW: This piece contains references to self-harm.
Written by Florence Hood.
Read by Mari Joynt.
Tickets to see Mari in Billy Elliot are a...
A Cat’s Tale - John Harper from 2021-09-30T11:13:31
A rare opportunity to hear the frank musings of a cat called Baggins.
Written and performed by John Harper
Ungentle Hull - Florence Hood from 2021-09-30T11:11:38
I watch the birds my mother keeps.
Written by Florence Hood.
Performed by Mari Joynt.
Once Second Anniversary from 2021-09-12T19:32:34
Our second-anniversary episode! Written by Matthew Walker, Kat Soloviev, Eleanor Whiteley, Robert Graver, Ben Rogers, Dylan Hyson, John Harper, Pandora Harvey, Adriana Alvarez, Mathew Galloway, Sus...
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Waiting For A Potato - John Harper from 2021-08-31T18:48:19
Two friends, Cavalier and Tarragon, are sat near a plant. They converse on various topics and reveal that they are waiting for a potato.
Writer and Director - John Harper
Tarragon and ...
Lining Up - Pandora Harvey from 2021-08-31T18:44:05
A young boy's strategy for managing chaos.
Written and directed by Pandora Harvey.
Narrated and Edited by Jon Harper.
Project Bacchus - Robert Graver from 2021-08-23T15:22:40
The depths of a man's soul can not be measured in a manor of meters and fathoms; but rather, it is in my opinion, only quantified by his proximity to heaven and hell - what lurks in the dark isn't ...
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Manene - Robert Graver from 2021-08-15T10:08:36
If the trees could talk, what chaos would they speak of?
Written, produced and performed by Robert Graver
Image by Adrian Infernus
The Summer House - Pandora Harvey from 2021-08-13T10:50:48
You never know who is watching......
Written by Pandora Harvey
Narrated by Netia Mayman
Edited by John Harper
The Two Dragons - Matthew Walker from 2021-08-07T09:09:21
Class 2BS has a couple of students who were a little different to the other children. They were unique, completely unique. They were dragons.
Written by Matthew Walker.
Narrated by Mat...
If My Memory Serves Me Right - Eleanor Whiteley from 2021-07-29T19:23:51
Ever felt guilty without knowing why? Ever wonder what on earth you did? Truth is subjective at the best of times, but what are you left with when you can’t trust even your own memory?
Wri...
The Escape Room - Robert Graver from 2021-07-27T20:08:25
Two men wake up in an unfamiliar room and must figure out how to escape. But remember, not everything is as it seems...
Written, recorded and produced by Robert Graver
TW: death ...
Recoiled - Florence Hood from 2021-07-27T20:06:55
The elves were here last night. We thought we were safe, and yet they came.
Written and read by Florence Hood.
TW: death and violence
Huldra Tales - Mary-Kate McChesney from 2021-07-21T17:34:05
An old folklore creature comes to the modern era. Will they be like the tellings of old? Or will this lead down a new path?
Written by Mary-Kate McChesney.
Performed by Cole.
A Bad Review - John Harper from 2021-07-16T12:24:34
Get off the bed!
Writer and Director - John Harper
Cast: Kate - Zara Ronghi, Jack and Steve - Andrew Gibbons
Bertha - David Grimes from 2021-07-12T22:11
Earl’s cows keep turning up dead and Jeb can’t help but jump to all the conclusions...
Written, Directed and Edited by David Grimes
Cast in order of appearance: Stewart Kerr as Earl, G...
Million Dollar Idea - Matthew Walker from 2021-07-09T15:04:57
A reflection on something lockdowns have brought to light, and a way to make a million.
Written and performed by Matthew Walker
Episode 83 - Chevalier d-Eon from 2021-07-05T21:05:06
This week, Hannah and Elliot are joined by Ezra and Ask to tell the fantastical tale of Chevalier d-Eon.
Concept and research by Florence Hood, with improvisation by Elliot, Immy, and Tire.
Liar - Robert Graver from 2021-07-02T12:49:24
What are the consequences of lies, and how far do their roots run? Can you ever escape...
Written, recorded and produced by Robert Graver.
A special thanks to Maisie, the lovely four-y...
Letter To My Father-In-Law - Pandora Harvey from 2021-06-29T22:29:48
The letter I should have written.
Written by Pandora Harvey.
Performed and produced by Claire Morgan.
This piece contains references to sexual harassment.
The Audition - David Grimes from 2021-06-25T14:08:02
An actor's nightmare: an audition with little information and even less direction!
Written, directed, and edited by David Grimes.
Performed by Kyle Matson.
Dear Prudence - Mathew Galloway from 2021-06-22T10:57:56
This week, Prudence answers some tough questions about life, covid, revenge and murder.
Writer: Mathew Galloway
Voice Acting: Mathew Galloway, Florence Hood, Crissy Voinov, Naomi Hopk...
We Used To Write Letters - Susannah Woodward from 2021-06-18T18:40:25
Two women reminisce about the letters they used to write. But it's not only the words in the letters that tell their story - the way they wrote the letters reveals so much about them too. Is letter...
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Madame Cora's Reading - David Grimes from 2021-06-15T21:31:03
Renowned psychic Madame Cora gives a reading with unexpected guests!
Written, directed, and edited by David Grimes.
Cast in order of appearance:
Caroline Mathison as Madame Cora, ...
Staggering Beauty - Robert Graver from 2021-06-10T18:47:48
A group of office workers begin to receive odd emails from a co-worker. Follow their group chat and what happens to them if they click the link...
Written and produced by Robert Graver.
Orange Wallpaper - John Harper from 2021-06-08T08:28:15
Packing up the parents' house after they've both died can bring together siblings whose lives have gone in very different directions, and suddenly the past becomes more vivid than the present.
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A Phone Call - Ben Rogers from 2021-06-04T08:22:57
An obsessed boyfriend won't leave his girlfriend alone, but something seems off about all these phone calls.
Written, edited and directed by Ben Rogers.
Voices by Monique Hopkin, Chris...
The Chapter - Florence Hood from 2021-06-01T20:32:16
Competing desires. Political intrigue. One girl's life.
Written by Florence Hood, with performances by Lars Birger Aasheim, Jack Owen, Mari Joynt, and Florence Hood.
This Fretful Life - Susannah Woodward from 2021-05-27T19:55:56
The opposite of desire is fear. And fear keeps us from trying. This Fretful Life is a light-hearted, fresh take on how a deep yearning for … something … can only lead to dissatisfaction and regret....
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Different Stars - Matthew Walker from 2021-05-25T03:31
A new place can be a daunting thing. How much would you miss home? What things would you miss if they were taken away? What if you could never go back?
Written by Matthew Walker, with Dari...
Unrequited - Florence Hood from 2021-05-23T13:02:55
An unappreciated kind of love.
Written Florence Hood.
Performed by Crissy Voinov.
Is This Desire? - Kat Soloviev from 2021-05-17T22:19:10
How often do you ask yourself the question - is this desire? And if it is, how do I know?
This episode has been created by the people for the people: a playful poem assembled from answers ...
Moving In - Matthew Walker from 2021-05-15T12:01:45
Moving in is a big step in a relationship. Something you should discuss, deliberate, really consider. Certainly not to be done sneakily at all, oh no.
Written by Matthew Walker.
With D...
First Date - John Harper from 2021-05-11T12:49:51
The very first date. Ever.
Written by John Harper
Cast:
Eve - Zara Ronghi
Adam & The Serpent - Andrew Gibbons
Voice of God - John Harper
Poems - Mary - Kate McChesney from 2021-05-06T21:12:50
It's been a hot minute since we shared a collection of poems. Snuggle in and feast your ears...
Written by Mary-Kate McChesney.
Read by Florence Hood.
At Last, Lust At The White Oak - Gill Hood from 2021-05-04T06:55:50
A brief glimpse into the world of attributes - would you choose to be a virtue, or do you feel life would be more fun as a sin?
Written and performed by Gill Hood.
Toast - Matthew Walker from 2021-04-30T13:23:02
I'd rather have a piece of toast, Oh Life, Oh Life, Ooooh Liiiife, Oh Life.
Written and Performed by Matthew Walker.
The World Tree - Florence Hood from 2021-04-27T08:17:06
Believe. Fall into the comforting warm embrace of true belief. No harm will come to you here.
TW: This episode contains body horror and references to suicide
Written by Florence H...
Evan And Meg - Renee Lundberg-Schnebelin from 2021-04-23T20:49:41
Evan and Meg navigate the ups and downs of a long term relationship.
Written by Renee Lundberg-Schnebelin.
Performances by Robert Graver and Emilie Maybank.
Recorded by Robert Graver.
Runaway Heart - Robert Graver from 2021-04-19T09:36:13
TW: This episode contains themes of death.
Can you find love when you’re born without a heart? What are the consequences...
Written, produced and edited by Robert Graver.
Best Man - Jack Owen from 2021-04-17T09:30:58
Elder Owen gives a speech at the wedding between his Mormon sister and his satanic housemate. Opposites truly do attract!
Written and Performed by Jack Owen.
The Meaning Of Life - Matthew Walker from 2021-04-12T18:25:55
Let's solve it once and for all. And alcohol will most certainly help.
Written by Matthew Walker, with Ed Teppe and Daria Babich
But What If - Florence Hood from 2021-04-08T20:52:39
Those first date nerves...
Written by Florence Hood.
Performances by Crissy Voinov and Matthew Galloway.
What It Takes - John Harper from 2021-04-05T20:21:49
Awkward conversations are difficult at the best of times, but navigating one via a video conferencing call can take things to a whole new level.
Written by John Harper.
Cast: Olivia - ...
Overcast - Robert Graver from 2021-04-02T10:29:59
An artist struggles with a constant black cloud over her head.
(TW: Contains metaphors of self-harm)
Written, produced and edited by Robert Graver.
Martian Existentialism - Matthew Walker from 2021-03-29T20:32:07
Satre, De Beauvier and their friend Rolan Aron discuss the existential difficulties faced with Colonising Mars. Because why not?
Written by Matthew Walker, with Matthew McGowern, Kay Romme...
Smooth - Florence Hood from 2021-03-26T11:56:05
A love letter.
Written by Florence Hood.
Performed by Naomi Hopkins.
Nicotine And Alcohol Saved My Life - Robert Graver from 2021-03-22T20:44:58
Addiction can be overwhelming and ruin even the best of people. Listen as one addict overcomes his addictions and regains a hold on his life.
Written, performed and edited by Robert Graver
Something Said Somewhat Late - Mari Joynt from 2021-03-22T12:05:46
Every so often you get the urge to speak up about things that are not okay in your life and in relationships.
Unfortunately, in some cases, it's too late and the damage is already done.
Just Keep Calm - Matthew Walker from 2021-03-15T21:17:09
How can you be bored when there is so much to be angry about?
Written by Matthew Walker, with Kay Rommel, Matthew McGowern, Sam Berkhead and Matthew Walker.
A Foggy Walk - Mary - Kate McChesney from 2021-03-11T19:21:41
An elderly man makes his way to his resting place after a long journey homeward.
Written by Mary-Kate McChesney.
Performed by Mari Joynt.
Fresh Air - Gill Hood from 2021-03-08T21:54:40
This little guy’s attitude to life is a pure tonic, does he really not see the tragedy around him and the desperation of his own situation?
Written & performed by Gill Hood.
Breath/Breathe/Air - Adriana Alvarez from 2021-03-04T14:58:14
Do you know how to breathe? Of course you do. You're alive, you breathe, but... do you know HOW?
"Breath/Breathe/Air" was written by Adriana Alvarez during one of the power outages that happen ...
Tenebrous - Florence Hood from 2021-03-01T21:05:34
There is solitude, and then there is self-isolation.
Written by Florence Hood.
Performed by Mari Joynt.
This piece is part of an upcoming fantasy anthology edited by Renee Lun...
Brunch - Matthew Walker from 2021-02-26T22:17
Do we want to return to a world of brunch and waste?
Written by Matthew Walker.
Performed by Jay Wilson and Kat Hardman.
Ice Cold Milk - Adriana Alvarez from 2021-02-22T20:53:12
"She liked ice cold milk with her cereal. Literally ice cold. So she poured the milk, the two ice cubes and then cereal into her bowl."
Written and edited by Adriana Alvarez.
Voiced by...
Brakeless - Robert Graver from 2021-02-18T12:38:49
A man contemplates his life over breakfast.
All written, recorded, edited and performed by Robert Graver.
B&B - Matthew Walker from 2021-02-16T09:45:05
Trying to escape to a nice B&B for a weekend away isn't always as easy as it sounds.
Written by Matthew Walker.
Performances by Kat Hardman, Jay Wilson, and Daria Babich;
Day 8 - Guisela Camacho-Mejia from 2021-02-11T11:53:51
The piece consists of a conversation between two fictional characters. The story is up to interpretation.
Written by Guisela Camacho-Mejia.
Performed by Crissy Voinov.
Edited by Ro...
Beth's Breakfast - Gill Hood from 2021-02-09T13:39:15
Just how far does sisterly love stretch?
Written and performed by Gill Hood.
CW: Contains upsetting themes of medical care and incapacitation.
The Nature Of The Mews - Eleanor Whiteley from 2021-02-04T18:40:51
The concept of muse has fascinated creatives since art and language began. But what is (s)he? Inspired by a fortunate auto-correct and a gay cat, The Nature of the Mews examines where inspiration c...
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Drinking For Breakfast - Robert Graver from 2021-02-01T21:49:33
Struggling musician, Corey, battles with addiction after a breakup. Follow his morning as he tries to find the words to put his feelings into song.
Written by Robert Graver.
Performed ...
Forgiveness - Florence Hood from 2021-01-29T12:49:11
A short piece about the pitfalls and guilt of forgiving someone.
Written by Florence Hood.
Performed by Kat Soloviev.
Swords and Scabbards - Aaron Coomer from 2021-01-25T17:55:02
Tricky Shurik, god of chance, communes with his followers in his clearing.
Written by Aaron Coomer.
Performed by Aaron Coomer and Marie Uwase.
The Fishing Lesson - Susannah Woodward from 2021-01-22T16:52:25
Wisdom can be found in even the smallest moments. “The Fishing Lesson” was inspired by many hours spent waiting (and learning how!) to catch the ‘big one’.
It was written and voiced by Sus...
Fireside Chat - Ben Rogers from 2021-01-18T21:16:27
Out in the wilds, an old ranger sits and tells the next generation a story. But what if there is more to this story, what if all the strange things he describes are true, then the group hear a loud...
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Snowbird - Harriet Bradley from 2021-01-15T12:21:08
"He that cannot endure the bad, will not live to see the good."
Dedicated to the 3.5 million survivors of the Holocaust.
Written by Harriet Bradley.
Read by Tomos Roberts.
Meditations 2020 - Eleanor Whiteley from 2021-01-07T11:49:16
"You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength."
Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 160-180 AD
"It's a good thing I like myself because I ...
The Wanderer - Matthew Walker from 2021-01-04T12:39:53
In a feudal world, being a Wanderer is a rebellious act.
Written by Matthew Walker.
Performed by Jordan Worsley, Ed Teppe, Jack Owen and Matthew Walker.
The Monsters - Ben Rogers from 2020-12-31T08:39:08
A lot can hide under your bed. Fabric, old toys, or even monsters.
Written and Edited by Ben Rogers, with vocal performances from Ben Rogers and James Robinson. Narrated by Jamie Russel.
The Tales Of Zark And Zork - Aaron Coomer from 2020-12-28T16:52:04
It's pretty much Monsters Inc.
Written by Aaron Coomer.
Performed by Aaron Coomer, Ellie Wright, and Florian Williams.
There Are Pixies Under Your Bed - Jack Owen from 2020-12-24T10:54:21
There are pixies under your bed...
Written and edited by Jack Owen.
Featuring the voice of Elena Antiptceva.
"Ghouls" By Anna Larson - Florence Hood from 2020-12-21T19:53:04
Welcome to the Kirkeveien Art Gallery and this new temporary exhibition “Fear and Fondness”. This exhibition was curated by Terje Bakken, inspired by and exploring the works of Anna Larson, from he...
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When Dreams Become Nightmares - Renee Lundberg-Schnebelin from 2020-12-17T15:58:50
A young girl named Emma. A dark room. A shadowy man wearing a top hat. What could go wrong?
Written and performed by Renee Schnebelin.
The Nightmares You Deserve - Jack Owen from 2020-12-14T22:15:25
Four lost souls find themselves in the realm of Nightmare, where their fears are brought to light in the form of a twisted cabaret. But what brings these dreams and when reality do they obscure?
Brexit, Is This Your Work? - Gill Hood from 2020-12-10T14:04:48
A mother is faced with a terrible dilemma by what she finds under her son's bed. She is forced to revisit the past and is terrified of the future.
Written by Gill Hood.
Performed by F...
The Abandoned House - Ben Rogers from 2020-12-07T20:54:52
What if the scary stories were real? And, what if there are some who have to fight back against the dark. Follow a trio of young hunters as they explore the mysteries of the Abandoned House.
Hope - Adriana Alvarez from 2020-12-03T19:23:59
"Above, life goes on. The world seems to have exploded lately.
Yet, people laugh. People celebrate. People seem happy. People are loud."
As that old proverb in some countries goes: hope is ...
Anna, Is That Really You? - Gill Hood from 2020-11-30T11:08:49
How can life turn out so differently for two women from basically the same starting point?
This episode contains adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.
Including suic...
The Saloon - Matthew Walker from 2020-11-26T22:10:24
In the wild West, where men were men, and whiskey was cheaper than milk, some have got stories to tell.
Written by Matthew Walker, with Aaron Coomer, Aaron Coomer and Aaron Coomer
Phantom Dave - Eleanor Whiteley from 2020-11-23T12:45:31
The common understanding of the poltergeist as a tormented visitor from the past is, I discovered to my astonishment, false. The dead, in fact, roam freely, unbound by the constraints of linear tim...
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Nights Out At Nineteen - Florence Hood from 2020-11-19T16:04:47
A memory of nights out.
This hasn't happened in a while. Probably a combination of lockdown, feminism and ageing. My mother said I'd miss it when it was gone. I don't.
Written by ...
Richard III Esq. - Matthew Walker from 2020-11-16T11:18:47
Shakespeare's Richard III, set in a 90s US High School.
Written by Matthew Walker.
Performed by Matt McGowern. Kay Rommel, Sam Berkhead, Allison Aniskina and Aaron Coomer.
Original...
Saturday Night - Colin Hood from 2020-11-12T19:34:47
Saturday night can be dangerous.
Written and performed by Colin Hood
Edited by and sound effects by Jack Owen
Unnecessary Gold Filling - Florence Hood from 2020-11-09T21:23:31
A world-weary PI meets a dame in need of his services. He thinks he knows how this story goes, but she has other ideas.
Written by Florence Hood.
Performed by Aaron Coomer and Mari Joy...
Things I Never Said aka Gin - Adriana Alvarez from 2020-11-05T21:20:20
Sometimes, the things we need to say out loud the most, are those we just cannot bring ourselves to say. For the protagonist of this piece, is simply how much she despises the smell of gin and why....
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Petite-Mort - Kat Soloviev from 2020-11-02T18:02:16
“Petite-Mort” is a collection of poems that describe alcoholic drinks as paramours. Or, perhaps the other way round?…That is completely up to you, darling!
Join us on this weeks’ lusciousl...
Death In Moscow - Aaron Coomer from 2020-10-29T10:00:18
The title is self-explanatory.
Written and performed by Aaron Coomer.
Lancaster University - Eleanor Whiteley from 2020-10-26T14:46:47
If there is one thing we can’t avoid – it’s death. Through life, we are all forced to deal with it in our own ways. Mixing musings and memories of bereavement against the backdrop of early noughtie...
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Sam - Gill Hood from 2020-10-22T21:06:20
Was there ever a place in this world for you? Fly high and free.
Written and performed by Gill Hood.
TW: This piece deals with suicide.
If you are in danger, call your emerg...
Raspberry - Roy J Reintjes from 2020-10-19T20:07:28
When a mother of two decides to die a week from now, her perspective on life radically changes. They say that as long as there are people who remember you, you won't die. But it's the actions you t...
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Category Is... - Kat Soloviev from 2020-10-15T19:02:40
It’s all glitz and glam until you really get to the bottom of it…right?
Join us in a little fantasy based on a legendary drag show competition!
Written and created by Kat Soloviev
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A Chat With Death - Ben Rogers from 2020-10-12T16:52:40
The afterlife can be a tricky place, not many know what really happens but maybe chatting with a grim reaper would help you understand.
Written and narrated by Ben Rogers.
Brought to u...
A Note Unsent - Florence Hood from 2020-10-08T14:48:57
It feels like the end. It feels like peace. It isn't inevitable.
TW: this piece contains suicidal ideation, it does not discuss methods or motivation.
If you are in danger, call your e...
I've Already Told You Everything - A Murder Mystery - Matthew Walker from 2020-10-05T11:12:57
A murder mystery for the ages. Who killed Mr Siblington-Summers? Can you work it out? Surely you know whodunnit. After all, I've Already Told You Everything.
Written by Matthew Walker.
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A Goodbye Letter - Egor Gavrilin from 2020-10-01T21:56:34
There is a very special letter in this piece. Or rather out of it. Can you guess what the letter is?
Written and performed by Egor Gavrilin.
Happy Sailing - Jack Owen from 2020-09-29T11:07:14
Who knew being a garbage man could be so dangerous? Second chances don't come easily but even in the direst circumstances, we can always try, just one more time.
Written by Jack Owen.
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Trust - Matthew Walker from 2020-09-24T12:53:32
This one time, at college, there was this guy. It was nothing really. Well, let me tell you...
Written by Matthew Walker.
Read by Jacqueline O'Kane.
Bread Eaten In Secret - Florence Hood from 2020-09-21T12:45:18
In a new and unpleasant world, nostalgia has time to creep in and take root.
Written by Florence Hood.
Read by Sojourner Hazelwood-Connell.
Gravity Always Wins - Lidia Y from 2020-09-17T20:57:48
This year feels like all the odds have been stuck against us - the higher the tower of uncertainties grows, the tighter the grasp of crippling anxiety. And all it takes is a little push...
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A Brief History Of Europe - Egor Gavrilin from 2020-09-14T15:30:03
Have you ever heard of this strange and mysterious distant land called Europe? We will put together everything we know about its history and present it to you in a very special way. And with a very...
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Wrong Letters And Symbols - Aaron Coomer from 2020-09-10T08:34:10
Jazz is stressful. Feel the #anxiety as Aaron relives a conservatory nightmare in Wrong Letters and Symbols.
Written and performed by Aaron Coomer.
Orange Marmalade - Kat Soloviev from 2020-09-07T18:04:54
A story that we all know well. Or do we?
Follow a very familiar heroine done a very familiar rabbit hole for a fresh twist on a classic tale.
Performed by Yana Raymond
Sound ...
Once Anniversary from 2020-09-03T14:00:56
Once is one!
Enjoy a poem written and performed by our team and a thank you to all of our wonderful contributors.
Hard Buy - Egor Gavrilin from 2020-08-31T21:19:43
Can ghosts and spirits become an economic factor? When it comes to the price of real estate, they certainly can!
Written by Egor Gavrilin and performed by himself, Kat Soloviev and Aaron C...
Ocean - Adriana Alvarez from 2020-08-27T09:21:20
"You don't have to stray
The oceans away
Waves roll in my thoughts
Hold tight the ring
The sea will rise
Please stand by the shore
Oh, oh, oh, I will be
I will be there ...
Welcome Home - Matthew Walker from 2020-08-24T20:49:32
Returning to reality after time alone can be daunting. It's something we all have experience with now. The world is opening up. Welcome Home.
Written by Matthew Walker.
Performed by Ja...
So Far Away - Leanne Spraggins from 2020-08-20T16:28:17
A man's ache for the past and lamentation of the present intermingle somewhere between the steam of a teacup and the curl of a wave.
Written and voiced by Leanne Spraggins
She Has Never Seen The Sea - Adriana Alvarez from 2020-08-17T07:18:33
The sea. It’s big... It’s... blue. Hm, not quite, sometimes it looks green, but when you try to cup it in your hands, it looks clear... We know it. We take it for granted, it's just there. But, how...
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Untitled - Florence Hood from 2020-08-13T10:30
This piece has no description.
Written by Florence Hood.
Performed by Naomi Hopkins.
Fish Out Of Water - Eleanor Whiteley from 2020-08-10T11:45:36
“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
This week’s episode takes the familiar adage and w...
Wish I Was Special - Lidia Y from 2020-08-06T16:58:47
Let me take you on a journey. Let me show you all the things I would love to be, all the things I could be. Close your eyes, listen carefully, try to see what I see. Maybe one day.
Written...
Prearranged Gay Wedding On The Sea - Aaron Coomer from 2020-08-03T07:15:50
Rave reviews for this piece including ''Love how you do every single voice in the entire script, even my part ?''
Performed by Aaron and Olivia Coomer, George Tell, Jordan Worsley, and Kay...
Playtime - Matthew Walker from 2020-07-30T10:30:12
Play is a vital part of life and comes in countless different forms. But how is play affected by a global pandemic?
Concept by Matthew Walker.
With Florence Hood, Miss Ira, Masha Zayt...
Play! - Gill Hood from 2020-07-27T13:52:41
A beautiful piece of music, forever linked to a family tragedy.
Written and read by Gill Hood.
It's Completely Yours - Kat Soloviev from 2020-07-23T19:33:55
Hey, you! Yeah-yeah, you!
How about a little break?
Don’t worry, it’s not at all demanding - just a pretty little ditty to freshen up your day.
There’s no catch. Really.
No pressure...
Disconnectivity - Egor Gavrilin from 2020-07-20T21:13:25
There’s no doubt that technology made self-isolation during the pandemic easier. But there are bound to be some side-effects. A couple of thoughts on how the lack of direct human contact affects th...
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The Game You Play With People You Love - Florence Hood from 2020-07-16T21:30:37
The more time and affection we spend on someone, the less context we need to understand them.
Listen to Crissy Voinov, Matthew Galloway, Colin Hood, Gill Hood, Alan Utria, Jackie Otting, L...
Play <> - Aaron Coomer from 2020-07-13T21:31:11
Play <
Written and performed by Aaron Coomer featuring Fergie.
Playing Fair - Colin Hood from 2020-07-09T13:55:35
Being honourable can lead to unexpected consequences.
Written by Colin Hood.
Performed by Andrew Gebbie.
This episode is not suitable for all audiences as it contains referenc...
Lockdown Game - Eleanor Whiteley from 2020-07-06T08:22:42
This week’s episode was written by special guest writers Charlie Saville (age 7) and Josie Saville (Age 6), with editing and expanding by Eleanor Whiteley (age 35). The piece was created as part of...
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The Lamb and I - Jack Owen from 2020-07-02T15:42:57
An unlikely connection is made when a predator finds itself in need.
Written by Jack Owen.
Performed by Jack Owen and Elena Antiptceva.
Chicken Soup - Matthew Walker from 2020-06-29T19:52:19
A short piece we cooked up, but the wrong recipe conjures up quite the calamity.
Written by Matthew Walker. Performed by Jordan Worsley, Mary Nalivaikina, Ariana Franklin and Peter Tainsh.
Witches - Aaron Coomer from 2020-06-25T07:19:26
“Witches” is a fun, femme, fantasy play! Feel them spooky feelz.
Written and produced by Aaron Coomer.
Performed by Kat Soloviev, Lidia Y and Bree Winchester.
The Legend Of Mari Kilkenny - Florence Hood from 2020-06-22T21:04:29
Not a tale of murder so foul. This is a cosy Tuesday night that went a little... strange.
Written by Florence Hood.
Performed by Bonina Challenor.
The Instruction - Lidia Y from 2020-06-18T09:30:44
Wouldn’t it be just great, if, in the moment of despair and agony when you are lost and have no idea what to do, someone could give you a sign, or, better, an instruction? Fear not! Here’s exactly ...
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Burnt - Adriana Alvarez from 2020-06-15T14:28:56
"You need therapy. Oh, you should try yoga. You should meditate. Eat less meat. Drink less alcohol. Quit your job. Do something you like."
If only it were that easy to ease the burn.
B...
Closest Kept - Florence Hood from 2020-06-11T09:26:05
Lean in.
Listen.
Spend time with the flame.
Written and performed by Florence Hood.
Overpower - Egor Gavrilin from 2020-06-08T19:40:13
If you ever wondered how high-responsibility decisions that change the fates of nations and the world are made – do we have an audio play for you! Needless to say, any similarity to a country or a ...
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The Bet - Matthew Walker from 2020-06-04T11:24:01
Too much money and too much property means the 1% can gamble with livelihoods.
Written by Matthew Walker,
Performed by Dom Fean, Aaron Coomer, Denis Gorchakov and Matthew Walker
Whatever Works - Kat Soloviev from 2020-06-01T07:54:54
Ah, that familiar sweet feeling of new-found passion. It ignites a holy fire! The excitement of meeting like-minded, equally impassioned folk carries you on its wings…until it shatters against the ...
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There Is A Place By The Lake Where I Cannot Breathe - Gill Hood from 2020-05-28T21:01:26
Do I ruin your day now and possibly stop you sleeping soundly ever again or do I keep quiet to protect you?
Where might this lead?
Written by Gill Hood.
Performed by Naomi Hopkins ...
Let's Play - Egor Gavrilin from 2020-05-25T13:54:12
“Let’s Play” is a short interview with an indie developer who is currently working on a very peculiar game that some people would probably be interested to play one day.
Written by Egor Ga...
One Touch Of Nature Makes The Whole World Kin - Florence Hood from 2020-05-21T22:11:15
Written and edited by Florence Hood.
Performed by everyone.
We Need To Talk About Sapiens - Eleanor Whiteley from 2020-05-18T15:42:49
Written before everyone felt kind of sorry for humanity, 'We Need to Talk About Sapiens' considers the possibility that Homo sapiens might not be quite right.
Written by Eleanor Whiteley....
Tree (A True Mind Ramble)- Adriana Alvarez from 2020-05-14T10:45:06
Does a tree know anything? It sounds silly, sure. It's not an animal, of course, but it's a living being.
Written by Adriana Alvarez.
Performed by John Flano.
Casual Conversations Vol.2 - Kat Soloviev from 2020-05-11T15:05:44
Things you must know about Moscow flower kiosks:
1. They are everywhere.
2. Most of them are open 24h.
3. They are a phenomena.
4. There are enough conversations there for a two-par...
Nurture Nature - Aaron Coomer from 2020-05-07T06:07:12
Nature nurture nature nurture nature nurture nature nurture nature nurture nature nurture nature nurture nature nurture nature nurture nature nurture nature nurture nature nurture
Written ...
The Game Show - Florence Hood from 2020-05-04T10:30:07
The lights are on, the audience is here, and something is terribly wrong.
Contains some strong language and distressing themes.
Written by Florence Hood.
Performed by Matthew ...
Contradictions - Matthew Walker from 2020-04-30T11:32:14
Do I contradict myself? Very well, then, I contradict myself; (I am large. I contain multitudes). - Walt Whitman
Written by Matthew Walker.
With Daria Babich, Lars Birger Aasheim, Chri...
March Meeting of the Redbud Meadows Assasins' Association - Aaron Coomer from 2020-04-27T18:43:07
Just your regular old suburban assassin get together.
Written by Aaron Coomer.
Performed by Matthew Walker, Kay Rommel, Jordan Worsley, and Aaron Coomer.
Wait - Matthew Walker from 2020-04-23T09:49:04
In the not so distant future, climate change has had a devastating effect. What is the plan for the future of humanity? How long will it take? And what will people do while they wait?
Wri...
The Hunt - Florence Hood from 2020-04-20T09:39:13
A near-future dystopia that feels like the past.
Written and read by Florence Hood.
Alzheimers 1 - Gill Hood 0 from 2020-04-16T09:14:27
She really didn’t see that coming - how your day can be ruined by your mother’s favourite dress. An illustration of how you think you are coping with loss, but the ability to catch you off guard i...
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The Library - Matthew Walker from 2020-04-13T11:35:48
A story of the afterlife.
Written by Matthew Walker.
Performed by Nat Francis, Peter Tainsh, Naomi Hopkins, and Nina H.
Behind The Brontes - Eleanor Whiteley from 2020-04-09T15:40:38
Listen to the theoretical musings of a whiskey lovin’ foetus and let us take you through the hopes and dreams of a lifetime before it has even begun.
Written by Eleanor Whiteley.
Perfo...
Just A Bit Of Something - Jack Owen from 2020-04-06T09:48:42
Order and Chaos meet in the desert of eternity. What they do there is just a little bit of something. A little bit of something that has far-reaching effects for all that fall under their domain......
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Equilibrium - Kat Soloviev from 2020-04-02T12:16:46
A cascade of absurdities rumbles and foams all the way to the most tender of conclusions.
Inspired by the works and worlds of Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds.
Written and edited by Kat Solov...
Love-In-Idleness - Florence Hood from 2020-03-30T10:27:29
Could a love potion exist?
Written by Florence Hood.
Performed by Jack Owen, Matthew Galloway, Crissy Voinov, myself, Johan McWilliam, Bonina Challenor, Kylie Wrigley, and Kat Soloviev.
The Roommate - Matthew Walker from 2020-03-26T08:33:06
Have you ever had a roommate who did something, and the anger just built up inside you, growing and growing? How protective are you of your bathroom?
Written by Matthew Walker.
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A Fair Tale - Egor Gavrilin from 2020-03-23T11:32:42
If you are the main character in a fairy tale, you are bound to find love, happiness and all the riches of the world. But if you happen to live in reality, it might not be that simple.
A ...
You Make Me Feel Like Rose Petals - Florence Hood from 2020-03-19T08:23:41
An intimate piece about love and being touched.
You Make Me Feel Like Rose Petals was written and performed by Florence Hood.
Just Living - Eleanor Whiteley from 2020-03-16T07:35:45
The internal (and external) monologue of a woman in denial, exploring themes through social media and sunflowers.
Trigger warning: This piece contains themes of domestic violence.
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Stubborn - Adriana Alvarez from 2020-03-12T09:31:52
Stubborn. Unyielding, obstinate, obdurate, mulish, refractory, headstrong, contumacious, impersuadable, rugged, persistent. A soft, delicate plant making its way through the harshness of the paveme...
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Efflorescence - Kat Soloviev from 2020-03-09T13:52:40
A tender tale of a life lived in full bloom. Follow our larger than life heroine on her journey from the cradle to the grave and feel the air of eccentric elegance with a vintage tinge.
Ef...
It Doesn't Start - Lidia Y from 2020-03-05T11:37:12
It starts with a kiss, they say. Or does it? This touching piece by Lidia Y recounts dozens of romantic stories trying to analyse and rationalise the moment love is born. Or is it?
It Does...
Turns Out I Love You - Matthew Walker from 2020-03-02T08:52:55
A conversation about love between friends, the connections we share, and the power of those connections
Turns Out I Love You was written by Matthew Walker.
Turns Out I Love You was per...
Virgin - Aaron Coomer from 2020-02-27T08:56:28
Virgin is a "purely fictional" account of the transition from Virgin to not.
(This one has some references to sex and a little strong language.)
Virgin was written and performed b...
A Wet Nightmare - Lidia Y from 2020-02-24T07:58:38
Imagine everything is wet. Everything you’ve ever seen, everything you’ve ever known, everything you’d like to touch. Has the evolution been reversed? Is it the new flood? Are you losing your mind?...
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(Un)Forgettable - Kat Soloviev from 2020-02-20T08:50:26
The thought of being completely forgotten by someone who is forever engraved in your mind is a hard one to wrap one’s emotions around.
This short episode tells a tale of a tenderly terrifying ...
The Tree By The River - Florence Hood from 2020-02-17T21:08:04
Take a seat by the fire and let us tell you a tale about a town you're glad you've never been to.
The Tree By The River was written and read by Florence Hood.
The English Monarchs - Matthew Walker from 2020-02-13T12:02:55
The English Monarchs is a lovely old fashioned song about that most British of traditions, the Royal lineage.
Fair warning, this song contains strong language that may be unsuitable for ch...
Parents' Evening - Eleanor Whiteley from 2020-02-10T13:05:54
Ever wonder what would happen if Virginia Wolf hit on Margaret Thatcher? No? I sometimes do...
Parents' Evening was written by Eleanor Whiteley.
Parents' Evening was performed by Elean...
History Channel - Lidia Y from 2020-02-06T15:43:55
History is so much more entertaining if you watch it on a flat-screen, isn’t it? Sitting comfortably on our couches, blessed with the benefit of the hindsight, we all feel that we would have done b...
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Rituals - Matthew Walker from 2020-02-03T11:29:44
Rituals is a seminar on the ways in which prehistory still permeates our lives.
Rituals was written by Matthew Walker.
Rituals was performed by Matthew Walker, Daria Babich, Lidia Y, ...
A Short Ode Of Woe (in the key of Sock) - Kat Soloviev from 2020-01-30T14:17:03
Is woe a privilege of humans
Or universal in its core?
What if the most mundane of objects
Was shaken ‘till its soul was raw?
Light-hearted comedy meets gut-wrenching tragedy i...
You Look Like Sleep - Florence Hood from 2020-01-27T10:30:37
This is a love story. It's also a story about loneliness, care, and falling asleep.
You Look Like Sleep was written by Florence Hood and performed by Aaron Coomer.
The Middle Of Nowhere - Adriana Alvarez from 2020-01-23T08:44:09
A town that almost does not exist, and a boy who wanted to exist. Once he had a taste of freedom, he longed for the world to see the products of his mind.
"The Middle of Nowhere" is a short pie...
The Cigarette Break - Matthew Walker from 2020-01-20T11:12:39
Condemned to eternal torture by the Greek God's, Prometheus, Syssiphus, Tantalus and Atlas have a quick cigarette break.
The Cigarette Break was written by Matthew Walker, with performance...
Your Favourite Things - Loretta Marie Perera from 2020-01-16T11:19:30
A lonely cosy poem, beautifully read for your pleasure.
Your Favourite Things is written and performed by Loretta Marie Perera.
Apart - Kat Soloviev from 2020-01-13T11:48:21
The saying “you are your own worst enemy” is a cliche — a painfully accurate one. But you can also be your own best friend, your own inspiration, your ultimate lazy companion and enabler of both t...
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Another Lap - Lidia Y from 2020-01-09T12:35:17
Another Lap is inspired by all too familiar daily routines. When every day is just another lap around the sun, and we come home tired and lonely, it often feels like no one hears us, no one underst...
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Heroes, Villains, And Hasbeens - Aaron Coomer from 2020-01-06T12:56:10
Heroes, Villains, and Hasbeens is a kitschy 1940s radio play featuring a cast of lonely good and bad guys.
Heroes, Villains, and Hasbeens was written by Aaron Coomer and features performan...
Zombie Flicks - Jack Owen from 2020-01-02T15:05:28
I always loved zombie flicks but could never work out how the zombies were feeling...
Zombie Flicks was written and performed by Jack Owen.
The Ghost Of Christmas Grandma - Aaron Coomer from 2019-12-30T20:22:21
The Ghost of Christmas Grandma is a relatable tale of shenanigans pulled whilst home for the holidays, sort of.
The Ghost of Christmas Grandma was written by Aaron Coomer and features perf...
Basic Need - Kat Soloviev from 2019-12-23T10:01:09
You find yourself looking at a street…can you see the magical in the mundane?
A gently ironic, sincerely tender homage to Wes Anderson.
In loving memory of Theo Karlo.
The Universe - Adriana Alvarez from 2019-12-16T10:43:01
"She was there."
This week's piece is dedicated to all those souls magically and serendipitously brought and kept together by The Universe. The author considers herself lucky in that regard.
Biting Nuns - Florence Hood from 2019-12-09T13:34:24
A short and sweet fictional family anecdote.
Biting nuns featured performances by Jacqueline O’Kane, George Magell, Frances Ransome, Nic Hood and Gill Hood. Biting Nuns was written by Flor...
Haunting At The Miller Murder House - Jack Owen from 2019-12-02T09:36:30
Inspired by classic haunted house stories Haunting at the Millar Murder House is about dysfunctional family relationships and how hard it can be not to fall into a cycle of loathing or, in the wors...
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Birdsong - Florence Hood from 2019-11-25T08:17:22
Cast away your cynicism and curl up with a sweet little tale from yesteryear.
Birdsong was written by Florence Hood and performed by Naomi Hopkins.
Comfortable - Matthew Walker from 2019-11-18T10:41:43
Comfortable is different, but some things seem elemental.
Comfortable was written by Matthew Walker and features performances by Nat Francis, Florence Hood, Naomi Hopkins and Kat Soloviev.
Of You - Loretta Marie Perera. Budapest - Aaron Coomer. from 2019-11-11T08:57:17
Double-feature!
Two poems by two poets.
The first, Of You, written and performed by Loretta Marie Perera.
Have you ever feared something so much, you started to love it with all yo...
Nourish - Kat Soloviev from 2019-11-04T08:13:10
Does it ever strike you that every single thing in the world is used for ads now? Every concept - monetised, every precious thing - a marketing tool?
This piece is inspired by the authors’ own ...
My Demons Made A Meditation Tape - Florence Hood from 2019-10-28T08:59:31
Do not listen to this episode. Do not listen to your negative thoughts. Do not sit in a private hell of your own creation.
This episode was written by Florence Hood and features performanc...
Phobos - Jack Owen from 2019-10-21T06:51:07
I wanted to ask myself what I was afraid of, and this was the conclusion I came to. Sometimes fear is the closest thing to us. It's the sticky, filthy feeling inside your mouth in the morning, the ...
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Once Bitten - Matthew Walker from 2019-10-14T07:48:14
What is scarier; a vampire, or the existential angst of life-changing decisions?
Once Bitten was written by Matthew Walker and features performances by Jack Owen, Lars Birger Aasheim and Egor G...
Learning Curve - Egor Gavrilin from 2019-10-07T08:53:36
A coming-of-age-story in a digital era.
Learning Curve was written by Egor Gavrilin and features performances by Aaron Coomer, Kat Soloviev, Lars Birger Aasheim, Jack Owen, Egor Gavrilin, Flore...
The First Day - Matthew Walker from 2019-09-30T07:11:28
"Today is the first day of the rest of my life."
Recovering and rediscovering. One man talks about starting the journey.
This episode was written by Matthew Walker and features perform...
First Date - Florence Hood from 2019-09-23T07:48:47
How do you feel on a first date? Hopeful? Awkward? Nervous? In this week's episode, two people meet for the first time and see where the evening takes them.
Performances by Florence Hood and La...
Gentle Kick - Kat Soloviev from 2019-09-16T08:52:46
This week's episode is a compact musical verbatim experiment created for the purpose of encouraging. The wisdom and witticisms (and quite simply, words) of friends and strangers were taken and re-...
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I Remember My Birth - Florence Hood from 2019-09-09T06:53:51
A woman is trying to tell you a story. Listen. It might help if you come in.
I Remember My Birth by Florence Hood
Therapy - Matthew Walker from 2019-09-02T07:11:39
He went to therapy to feel better about the world. She went to feel better about herself.
Our first episode is Therapy by Matthew Walker. Featuring performances by Matthew Walker, Karina ?...
Once Trailer from 2019-08-26T10:51:42
Once is a short fiction podcast. Here we have some moments from upcoming episodes.
Our first episode will be a short play by Matthew Walker, released on 2nd September.