This week we talk to Kathleen Bleakley about ‘Loaded Fries’ which appears in Time, the latest Microlit anthology edited by Cassandra Atherton and published in 2018 by Spineless Wonders. In this interview, Kathleen talks about her approach to writing microlit, what she is reading right now and her favourite time of year for putting pen to paper.
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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.
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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 … Read More
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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.
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Each episode, our host, Ella Watson-Russell will be sharing thirty minutes worth of great stories, read by actors in our studio, or recorded at one of our live session venues. In this episode, called DIRE STRAITS, Ella presents three stories in which characters are faced with very contemporary moral dilemmas. These stories were all recorded … Read More
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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.
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In this episode, Ali and Emma get serious with a discussion of Melissa Beit’s moving account of an induced labour in ‘A Hospital Birth’. It makes for compelling listening. Let us know what you think of the story, here on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page.
We are delighted to bring you the text in full of Cassandra Atherton’s speech at the launch of Richard Holt’s debut collection, What You Might Find at St Kilda Readings earlier this year. Richard’s reply to this wonderful launch speech was to perform a few songs based on stories from the collection on his newly-invented … Read More
In this episode, Emma has chosen ‘Well, Then’ written by Susan McCreery, read by Eleni Schumacher and recorded live at Little Fictions at Sydney’s Knox St Bar. Our presenters challenge you to find some sexual innuendos in this piece. Subscribe to the podcast here. Let us know what you think of ‘Well, Then’ by leaving … Read More
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In this episode, Emma has chosen ‘Well, Then’ written by Susan McCreery, read by Eleni Schumacher and recorded live at Little Fictions at Sydney’s Knox St Bar. Our presenters challenge you to find some sexual innuendos in this piece. Let us know what you think of ‘Well, Then’ by leaving a comment on the Coffee … Read More
