Podcasts by Uni-Verse Podcast
A literary podcast produced by the University of Vienna Creative Writing Society, "Uni-Verse". Formats include interviews with our members, readings of their work and discussion panels on all issues related to writing.
Further podcasts by Leonhard Engelmaier and the organisational committee of Uni-Verse
Podcast on the topic Bücher
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Tara Skurtu Returns! from 2020-04-17T10:00
Tara is here and she's happy! Back in February, when the world still felt okay, Tara Skurtu came by to host a workshop for the Uni-Verse and came back on the podcast to discuss her writing process,...
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Winter Blues from 2019-12-15T13:16:07
A play sure to warm your hearts, one best accompanied by a mulled wine, about the joy of spontaneous friendship when you need it most. Enjoy!
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The Black Snowflake from 2019-12-11T14:26:08
Did you ever feel like you were different from everybody else? "The Black Snowflake" is a touching fairytale about what it means to belong, written by our very own Evangelista Sie and James Baillie...
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An Outcast's Christmas from 2019-12-01T09:00
Three outcasts trapped together on Christmas Eve struggle to solve a Christmas murder. Featuring a young girl’s diary, whiskey, and a Christmas pop single.
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Interview with Naana from 2019-11-28T07:32:57
Livia and Leo complete their two-part interview series with the top two contestants of this year's Uni-Verse Poetry Slam by talking to the winner, Naana, about changing locations, formative experie...
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Interview with Anna from 2019-11-20T11:16:42
Livia and Leo sit down with Anna, who came in second place at the Uni-Verse's first-ever poetry slam to talk poetry slamming, political writing and performing.
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Interview with Amadea from 2019-07-05T09:28:57
Charlotte and Leo sit down for a chat with Amadea, the Uni-Verse's social media manager to talk Facebook posts, writing tasks and writing as a job.
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Interview with Kevin Potter from 2019-06-07T19:46:20
Charlotte and Leo had the opportunity to interview Kevin Potter, lecturer at the Department of English and American Studies at the University of Vienna about his work.
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Interview with Ricarda from 2019-05-31T09:50:01
As new members join the Uni-Verse, we get to interview new people! This time Ricarda joined us on the podcast and brought a wonderful poem about teeth!
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Field Report from the Poetry Picnic from 2019-05-17T11:47:05
Charlotte and Leo chatted to the attendees of the poetry picnic held by Uni-Verse at the English Department of the University of Vienna.
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Growing as Writers from 2019-05-03T20:34:04
Carrie, Philipp and Leo sit down to look back on what they've learned, what has helped them improve and what's difficult about change.
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Interview with Keith Gray: II from 2019-04-23T14:36:23
Leo and Charlotte interview English childrens' and young adult book author Keith Gray about being a writer, writing for kids and the importance of reading as entertainment.
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Interview with Keith Gray from 2019-04-05T20:26:36
Leo and Charlotte interview English childrens' and young adult book author Keith Gray about being a writer, writing for kids and the importance of reading as entertainment.
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Interview with Slam Poet Elif Duygu from 2019-03-22T14:17:47
Hosts Leo and Charlotte sat down for a chat with Elif, who shares the story of how she became a slam poet and performs two of her pieces - in German!
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Interview with Tara Skurtu from 2019-03-08T07:00
Today we have special guest who visited us in Vienna: Poet Tara Skurtu talks to Marie, Charlotte and Livia!
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Present Perfect: Day 24 from 2018-12-24T07:00
Christmas is finally here, dear listeners! Tune in for one final episode and thank you so much for joining us on this journey! Merry Christmas and happy holidays!
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Present Perfect: Day 23 from 2018-12-23T07:00
The 23rd day of advent brings the romantic climax of our story! Gather round, folks, and see what happiness this Christmas will bring!
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Present Perfect: Day 22 from 2018-12-22T07:00
Behind door 22 is a little something to listen to while you're on your way to the next Christmas party, as it features - surprise, surpise - a Christmas party!
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Present Perfect: Day 21 from 2018-12-21T07:00
Will our friends ever find back into the real world again? What did it all mean? And what even is 'real'? Some answers are waiting for you behind door 21 - but maybe not all just yet!
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Present Perfect: Day 20 from 2018-12-20T07:00
Join our heroes, as they use theater to learn about life!
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Present Perfect: Day 19 from 2018-12-19T10:28:38
With our heroes reunited, their grand closing performance is now fast approaching! What does fate have in store for them? Find out, behind door 19 of Present Perfect!
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Present Perfect: Day 18 from 2018-12-18T09:07:52
Tensions come to a head today on Present Perfect! How will Jamie's confrontation of Peter go? What will the Watchawannacallems be up to this time? Only one way to find out - click play!
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Present Perfect: Day 17 from 2018-12-17T07:00
Pragmatic alliances are the start to any good friendship! Or so I've heard anyway - you'll have to listen to today's episode of Present Perfect to find out for yourself!
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Present Perfect: Day 16 from 2018-12-16T07:00
Oh how the time flies - day sixteen already! The days might be flyign by, but the Watchawannacallems are still their old, uncooperative selves - join Sarah in her Christmassy struggles, and maybe y...
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Present Perfect: Day 15 from 2018-12-15T07:00
Whew, the narrator really is a lot again today! But Sarah tries to cheer him up - and is quickly rewarded for her kindness. So tune in, and let the kindness get you in a most christmassy mood!
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Present Perfect: Day 14 from 2018-12-14T07:00
Unexpected paths meet, boundaries are broken, and Sarah does some real good soul searching - so tune in!
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Present Perfect: Day 13 from 2018-12-13T07:00
One companion lost, another one found and ditched again! So it goes! And so we go into Day 13!
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Present Perfect: Day 12 from 2018-12-12T07:00
Carmen and Peter have made it past the fearful doorman into the party - but what trials and tribulations will await them there? You're just one click away from finding out!
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Present Perfect: Day 11 from 2018-12-11T07:00
Day 11 has got everything - obstacles, wit and a bang! Tune in again to see how it all continues!
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Present Perfect: Day 10 from 2018-12-10T07:00
A monumental challenge approaches Sarah and Peter - how will they master it? Together, I am sure!
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Present Perfect: Day 9 from 2018-12-09T07:00
I can hear it tingling behind this door! It's the merrygoround, complete with Sarah and Jamie, having the best (and worst) of times!
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Present Perfect: Day 8 from 2018-12-08T07:00
Another day, another open door into the world of Present Perfect! Carmen and Peter prove no match for Bergenswergen's joking powers and Peter's morality is suddenly called into question...
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Present Perfect: Day 7 from 2018-12-07T07:08:43
Now separated, our heroes still face the same problem: uncooperative salespeople! Find out how they master the challenge on day seven of Present Perfect!
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Present Perfect: Day 6 from 2018-12-06T07:00
Only just formed, the gang has already split up again! What wonderful and ghastly things will await Sarah and Jamie on the weird market? Tune in to find out!
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Present Perfect: Day 5 from 2018-12-05T07:00
Carmen, Sarah, Peter and Jamie find themselves stranded on an otherworldly Christmas market - What on earth happened? Will they fin their way out? And what does the Gray Lady have to do with all of...
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Present Perfect: Day 4 from 2018-12-04T07:00
Today we leave one world - and enter another! Follow our heroes as they finally join up and begin their journey!
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Present Perfect: Day 3 from 2018-12-03T07:00
Listeners - meet Jamie and Peter! Two more wonderful characters - together with an unexpected turn of events - await you in this third instalment of the Uni-Verse&SASS Advent Calendar!
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Present Perfect: Day 2 from 2018-12-02T07:00
And the second door opens! Behind this door, you'll meet Sarah and I think you'll like her very much, so enjoy!
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Present Perfect: Day 1 from 2018-12-01T07:00
Advent is here! And so is the first episode of the Uni-Verse and SASS advent calendar, "Present Perfect"! The story will stretch over 24 instalments from December 1st til December 24th. Listen in a...
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Special Holiday Announcement: AUDIOPLAY! from 2018-11-21T15:34:25
Marie and Leo reveal the Uni-Verse and SASS 2018 collaborative advent calendar audioplay: Present Perfect!
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Poets about Poetry from 2018-11-07T07:32:49
Florentina, Elli, James and Leo sit down at the rectangular table of podcasting to diliberate on which poetry topic they would ban, what poems they want to write and whether it's such a good idea t...
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Interview with Florentina from 2018-10-24T06:00
It's Florentina's debut on the podcast! In a conversation with Charlotte and Leo, she recounts her unforeseen realization of being a poet, discloses her longstanding fascination with English litera...
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Interview with Philipp from 2018-10-11T14:21:32
This time it was Philipp's turn to be grilled by Charlotte and Leo - and he did well! Listen in to hear Philipp read his poem "When I'll be truly happy", talk about his ongoing projects and his pla...
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Drawing Inspiration From Reading from 2018-09-26T06:48:09
Inspiration is in the air! Carrie, Matthias, Andi and Leo bring precious pieces of writing that have inspired them in their craft
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Interview with Angie from 2018-09-12T06:00
Writer, free-lancer and member of the Uni-Verse Angie sat down with Leo and Charlotte, bringing us an early Christmas story, letting us be part of her joy in the celebration and revealing worthwhil...
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Interview with Selina from 2018-08-29T06:00
Selina doesn't only do the society's finance - she also writes! Charlotte and Leo sit down with her to hear her poem "Hear me Roar" and discuss music and writing as self-expression, singing, as wel...
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Write What You Fear from 2018-08-15T09:21:31
"What you fear to write most about, write about that." - Holly, Livia, Charlotte and Leo discuss the merits of this piece of advice. Should you write about things you're scared to tell other people...
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Interview with Andi from 2018-08-02T14:52:50
For this episode Charlotte and Leo had a chat with Andi, who read the beginning of one of his wonderful short stories, called "Mountain Impass". Meandering as always, the conversation touched on wr...
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Interview with Holly from 2018-07-18T15:39:11
Holly is on this time, reading an excerpt from chapter 2 of her story "Chewy Hair" and talking to Charlotte and Leo about her experience studying writing in New York, the importance of character fo...
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Interview with Marie from 2018-06-20T07:50:04
Finally, founder and president of the Uni-Verse, Marie, has made it on the podcast! Tune in for a wonderful piece called "Lessons of the Berry Picker" and a rambly discussion of all things dream-re...
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Interview with Leo from 2018-06-06T06:00
The tables have turned, the roles are reversed, the world is upside down: host Leo is on the other side of the table, being interviewed by co-hosts Elli and Charlotte. We talk about egocentrism, fa...
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Writing Women and Men from 2018-05-23T07:43:18
In this episode Charlotte, Elli, Dora, Philipp and Leo sit down to discuss an important topic - how to write women and men. What's important about it? Where can you go wrong? And what does the Bech...
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Episode 10 from 2018-05-09T18:07:09
Episode 10 already! This time we interviewed Elizabeth and the conversation really went places! Hope you like it!
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Episode 1: Pilot from 2017-12-31T14:17:22
Hello, dear listeners! My name is Leo and I am the host of the Uni-Verse podcast. This podcast is created by the members of the Uni-Verse creative writing society at the University of Vienna. We’re...
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