Little Fictions On Air Ep 18 We Heart LGBTQI

April 21, 2020By Bronwyn MehanEpisodes, Little Fictions, Podcast, THE COLUMN

In this episode, we celebrate Queer life with two stories from our Little Fictions’ show, ‘I HEART LGBTQI’ which was performed at the Knox Street Bar in Chippendale back in February, 2017. The event was held during the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, a  hugely popular festival, the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras … Read More

Little Fictions On Air Ep 17 More Stories From The Locker Room

April 16, 2020By Bronwyn MehanEpisodes, Little Fictions, Podcast, Shop

In this episode, we bring you the second in our series of sport-themed stories. We present four stories – ‘Artemis’ by Melbourne author, Duncan Reid in which the game of hockey takes on a mythic quality; Brisbane writer, Trina Denner’s ‘Playing Outside’ for the joggers amongst you; a microfiction by Kim Waters called ‘Over Time’ … Read More

Little Fictions On Air Ep 16 Stories From The Locker Room

April 9, 2020By Bronwyn MehanEpisodes, Little Fictions, Podcast, Shop

In this episode we present two very different perspectives on the Australian sporting scene. ‘Balls and Broken Bones’ by South Australian author, Debra Mackay takes a humorous look at sport played at the community level. It is read by Sydney actor, Kate Fraser. ‘Hall of Fame’ by Melbourne film director, Matt Holcomb follows the failing … Read More

Little Fictions On Air Ep 15 Progeny

April 2, 2020By Bronwyn MehanEpisodes, Little Fictions, Podcast, Shop

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 … Read More

Little Fictions On Air Ep 14 I Hate Crime Fiction

March 26, 2020By Bronwyn MehanEpisodes, Little Fictions, Podcast

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 … Read More

Coffee Pod|cast Episode 41 Liebestod

December 16, 2019By Bronwyn_MehanEpisodes, NEWS & EVENTS (Homepage), Podcast

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 … Read More

Coffee Pod|cast Episode 40 It Stretches Our Shape

December 9, 2019By Bronwyn_MehanEpisodes, Podcast

An evocative piece which stretches the imagination. In this episode, Ali and Emma discuss Tess Ridgway’s ‘It Stretches Our Shape’ narrated by Sydney actor, Anni Finsterer. Let us know what you think, leave a comment of the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page. ‘It Stretches Our Shape’ is published in Shuffle an anthology of microlit edited by … Read More

Coffee Pod|cast Ep 39 Disturbance

November 17, 2019By Bronwyn_MehanEpisodes, NEWS & EVENTS (Homepage), Podcast

This disturbing episode carries a domestic violence content warning. Ali and Emma discuss Susan McCreery’s microfiction, ‘Disturbance’ narrated by Sydney actor, Alex Neal. Join the discussion about the role that literature can play in depicting this  pressing social issue on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page. ‘Disturbance’ is published in Loopholes by Susan McCreery. About the … Read More

Coffee Pod|cast Ep 38 Timeless Crones

October 28, 2019By Bronwyn_MehanEpisodes, NEWS & EVENTS (Homepage), Podcast, The joanne burns Award, Writing To The Edge

Older women drinking sherry and behaving badly at funerals, weddings, parties, anything. In this episode, Ali and Emma discuss Elizabeth Hodgins’ ‘Timeless Crones’ narrated by Ella Watson-Russell. They ask if you have any thoughts on some of the common tropes used to portray older women in mythology through to popular culture. Join the discussion on … Read More

Coffee Pod|cast Ep 37 Particles In My Body

October 14, 2019By Bronwyn_MehanEpisodes, NEWS & EVENTS (Homepage), Podcast, Shop

A surrealist microstory which is either a horror story about animal cruelty, the nightmarish abuse of a stuffed toy or just a typical breakfast in a long-term relationship. You be the judge of Lou Swinn’s ‘Particles In My Body’ narrated by Eleni Schumacher. Let Ali and Emma know what you think, drop by the Coffee … Read More