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| 11 Mar 2022 | Season 6 preview with Madeleine White and Emily Inkpen | 01:05:54 | |
In this first edition of season 6 we look at the other podcasts Alternative Stories have been working on. We chat with novelist Madeleine White about the pdcast for writers, Write On! Audio and novelist and audio dramatist Emily Inkpen about our new science fiction audio drama The Dex Legacy. We also preview some of the content you’ll be able to hear in season 6. In this edition you can hear an interview with the editor of the Write On! suite of publications, Madeleine White. You can listen to Write On! Audio by searching for “pen to print” in your favourite podcast app or by clicking the link below. https://anchor.fm/pentoprint You can hear Madeleine White’s audio drama The Ark by clicking here https://www.buzzsprout.com/411730/6127414 And order her novel “Mother of Floods” here and at the usual book retail outlets https://www.crowsnestbooks.com/product/mother-of-floods/ Find out more about author and dramatist Emily Inkpen and her new audio drama podcast The Dex Legacy by visiting the podcast’s website here https://www.thedexlegacy.com/ You can listen to the Dex Legacy by searching “the dex legacy” in your favourite podcast app or click the link below https://www.buzzsprout.com/1868546 You can follow The Dex Legacy on twitter here https://mobile.twitter.com/thedexlegacy And follow Emily on twitter here https://mobile.twitter.com/emilyinkpen · the poem “Scent of Oleander” by Amantine Broduer read by Tiffany Clare · An excerpt from a forthcoming interview with artist David Suff about his book “Walking on Skylark Ridge” · And an excerpt from an upcoming interview with writer, actor and dramatist Jackie Jorgenson which we’ll be sharing as part of our storytelling season soon.
We look forward to welcoming you to season six starting with our Ghostlore audio drama anthology which will be out on 18th March.
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| 18 Mar 2022 | Ghostlore : An audio fiction anthology. Part One: Wilderness | 00:52:27 | |
Ghostlore is an anthology of writing inspired by the folklore of ghosts, spirits and the supernatural. Edited by writer and audio dramatists Lyndsey Croal this first edition, Wilderness, features the work of 11 writers and explores folklore from around the world. Ghostlore Part One, Wilderness is presented and edited by Lyndsey Croal. The readers are Sally Walker Taylor, Marie-Claire Wood, Maria S Picone, Lyndsey Croal and Chris Gregory. The featured pieces and writers are The Goatherd by Cormack Baldwin A Ghost of Bones and Bark by Alexandra Beaumont Sing Sorrow To The Sea And the Waves Will Answer by Lyndsey Croal The Smiling Folk by E L Crocker Excerpt from “Mischief Acts” by Zoe Gilbert God is Neither Man Nor Ghost by Gessica Sakamoto Martini Birth Story by Maria S Picone Your Name Repeated by Tamara Rogers There is an Instinct by Melinda Salisbury The Hobby Lanterns by Cat Voleur Spring Hollow Secret God Sleeping by Lorraine Wilson Music and production are by Chris Gregory | |||
| 01 Apr 2022 | Ghostlore : An audio fiction anthology. Part Two : Hauntings | 00:56:59 | |
Ghostlore is an anthology of writing inspired by the folklore of ghosts and the supernatural. Edited by writer and audio dramatists Lyndsey Croal our second episode Hauntings, features the work of 11 writers and explores folklore from around the world. Our pieces and writes are The Witch by Amy Boucher We Cower in a Ruined Castle and Hope Not to Hear a Ghost by Elou Carroll Unrest by Vanessa Jae Huntress, Enchantress, Murderess by Lyndsey Croal Welcome Home by Ai Jiang Naart Stuyck by Signe Maene Ye Tak The Ghost Road by Callum McSorley The Accordionist by Anna Orridge A Fate Worse by Marisca Pichette The Island of Dolls by Sam W Pisciotta Music and production are by Chris Gregory | |||
| 22 Apr 2022 | The Half-Life of Snails | 00:49:18 | |
In this edition we look at The Half Life of Snails, the debut novel by writer and academic Philippa Holloway. The novel deals with issues surrounding nuclear energy and the communities it affects and we talk about Philippa's trip to the Chernobyl exclusion zone as part of our interview. We have excerpts from the book read by Phoebe Holmes Find out more about Philippa Holloway by following her on social media where she posts as https://twitter.com/thejackdawspen You can follow Parhtian Books on twitter here https://twitter.com/parthianbooksAnd Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/parthian_books/ You can find out more about Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker by visiting their website at https://www.hackgreen.co.uk/ You can read Philippa Holloway's response to the Ukraine crisis here https://www.walesartsreview.org/philippa-holloway-borders/ And find out about her academic work at the University of Staffordshire here https://www.staffs.ac.uk/course/english-literature-creative-writing-ba Philippa has also written about psychogeography including this article https://www.nawe.co.uk/DB/current-wip-edition-2/articles/7-walking-in-imaginary-shoes-by-philippa-holloway.html
Finally – please check out the other podcasts mentioned in this edition Write On! Audio https://anchor.fm/pentoprint The Dex Legacy https://www.buzzsprout.com/1868546 And Chaika https://y2kpod.com/
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| 03 Jun 2022 | The Ponies at The Edge of The World. Nature writing and Landscape | 01:12:14 | |
In today’s podcast we speak to two writers for whom nature, landscape and horses are important in their work. Catherine Munro is the author of “The Ponies At The Edge of The World” about her life in Shetland and Madeleine F White whose poetry collection “The Horse And The Girl” explores riding, the environment and the landscape of Kent. Readings are by the authors, Catherine Munro and Madeleine F White Interviews, editing and music were by Chris Gregory You can find out more about The Ponies At The Edge Of The World and buy a copy via Penguin Random House through this link https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/144/1446790/the-ponies-at-the-edge-of-the-world/9781846047268.html Find out more about Catherine Munro and read her blog entries here https://catherinemmunro.wordpress.com/ You can follow Catherine on twitter here https://twitter.com/CatherineMMunro Follow Rider Books on twitter here https://twitter.com/Rider_Books And Penguin here https://twitter.com/penguinukbooks
Follow Madeleine F White on twitter for news of the release of The Horse and The Girl and how you can buy a copy when it is released later in June 2022 https://twitter.com/madeleinefwhite The collection will be published by Lapwing Publications and you can visit their website here https://sites.google.com/a/lapwingpublications.com/lapwing-store/home Order/ pre-order by emailing them on lapwing.poetry@ntlworld.com Find out about and purchase Madeleine’s novel Mother of Floods via Good Reads here https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50646333-mother-of-floods During her interview Madeleine mentioned poetry and other writing that had influenced her work. These were as follows · Seamus Heaney – Digging and the Wishing Tree, · Exiled writers Jennifer Langer and Elena Croitoru, · Iraqi poetry, so closely bound up to land and suffering - Rain Song Poem by Badr Shakir al-Sayyab. · Equestrian writing : Klaus Ferdinand Hempfling -natural horsemanship, which is so much about the bond and connection between horse and rider and the language/ non verb Our science fiction drama serial The Dex Legacy https://www.buzzsprout.com/1868546 Our podcast for writers, Write On! Audio https://anchor.fm/pentoprint | |||
| 24 Jun 2022 | Walking on Skylark Ridge by David Suff : A Midsummer Podcast | 00:45:56 | |
In this midsummer edition we continue the theme of nature writing . We feature Walking on Skylark Ridge by artist and writer David Suff. The book charts David’s daily walk along the same route for a year beginning at the start of the UK’s first national lockdown in which we were restricted to an hour of outdoor exercise per day. It discovers the changes in the nature along the route as the seasons change and explores the meaning of community as David shared his weekly updates in paintings and emails to his friends and followers locked down around the world You can buy a copy of Walking on Skylark Ridge, the book directly from David’s website and www.davidsuff.com where you’ll be able to see more pictures and read a bit more about it. Visit David’s Instagram page to see more of his art here https://www.instagram.com/suffdavid/ The music in this podcast is “The January Man” written by Dave Goulder and performed by Lau and Karine Polwart. Vocals and guitar by Karine Polwart and Kris Drever We are grateful to Mark Whyles and Tom Rose for their permission to use the track which you can find on the Evergreen EP by Kau Vs Karine Polwart You also heard “Searching For Lambs” by Andrew Cronshaw which featured Andrew Cronshaw playing maronvantele and zither You can find out more about the musicians you heard in this podcast by visiting their websites Lau https://www.lau-music.co.uk And to find out more about the work of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds visit their homepage here https://www.rspb.org.uk/ If this is your first time listening to the Alternative Stories podcast please consider subscribing in your favourite podcast app to have all our future editions delivered directly to your feed the moment they are released. You’ll also have access to our archive of over 120 past editions.
Walking on Skylark Ridge is an Alternative Stories 2022 production for the Alternative Stories and Fake Realities podcast. | |||
| 22 Jul 2022 | Audio Drama Creators: A special Edition | 01:24:27 | |
In this edition we talk to audio drama creators about their shows, their production processes and tips for other creators. We speak to Christina Castaneda, creator of Venice Magic Shop, David Johnson and Jodie Jasmine Hicks of Death in Podville, Emily Inkpen of The Dex Legacy, Jackie Jorgenson of Tales from the Aether and Lucy Gibb-Smith of Darkstead. Thank you to the creators who joined us for this special edition. We are hugely grateful to all of them for taking the time to chat with us in this special edition. We have links to their shows, websites and social media below so please follow, subscribe, link and download to support their work Christina Castaneda's podcast is called "The Savvy Creative" and you can listen to Venice Magic Shop and her other dramas here David Johnson and Jodie Jasmine Hicks of the Fenland Films Initiative's website is here https://www.fenlandfilmsinitiative.com/ You can listen to Emily Inkpen's drama The Dex Legacy (which is produced by Alternative Stories) here https://www.buzzsprout.com/1868546 You can listen to Jackie Jorgenson's podcast Tales from the Aether here https://anchor.fm/talesfromtheaether Lucy Gibb-Smith's drama Darkstead can be found here https://www.darkstead.com/ | |||
| 30 Sep 2022 | The Seren Poetry Podcast and The Sylvia Plath Literary Festival. A Poetry Special Edition | 01:07:16 | |
In this edition we speak to poets and poetry editors for Seren Books Rhian Edwards and Zoe Brigley and to poet and director of The Sylvia Plath Literary Festival, Sarah Corbett You can listen to preview editions and subscribe to the Seren Poetry Podcast by searching “The Seren Poetry Podcast” in your favourite podcast app or by clicking the link below and selecting the platform on which you’d like to listen The podcast formally launches on Thursday 6th October, the UK’s National Poetry Day, with an edition featuring poet Polly Atkin and her collection “Much With Body” You can find out more about Seren Books and buy books and poetry collections here https://www.serenbooks.com/ The interview commences at 42.30 You can find out more about the festival and book tickets for events here https://plathfest.co.uk/ The presenters in this edition are Chris Gregory and Tiffany Clare The interviewer is Chris Gregory Production, sound design and editing are by Chris Gregory | |||
| 06 Oct 2022 | National Poetry Day 2022 : A Seren Poetry Anthology | 00:18:18 | |
For National Poetry Day 2022 we are sharing an anthology of poems recorded for the Seren Poetry Podcast which is launched on 6th October. All of the poems in this selection broadly related to this year’s National Poetry Day theme of the environment. Polly Atkin - Queen of the Woods. Carolyn Jess Cooke - Confrontation Christopher Meredith - Steampunk Jungle Rhian Edwards – Blodeuwedd Ben Wilkinson - Mam Tor Ilse Pedler – The Young Man and the Fox Rosalind Hudis – The Plant Hunter Eric Ngalle Charles - Homelands Kim Moore – All the Men I Never Married Number 35
All of these poems are published by Seren and you can find out more about the poets and their collections and purchase them by visiting the Seren website https://www.serenbooks.com/ You can listen to the Seren Poetry Podcast by searching for us in your favourite podcast app or following this link and selecting your favourite podcast player https://www.buzzsprout.com/2035359
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| 12 Oct 2022 | The Sylvia Plath Literary Festival : A Poetry Anthology | 00:27:11 | |
The Sylvia Plath literary festival celebrates the life and work of one of the twentieth century’s most influential poets. Taking place over the weekend of the 21st to 23rd of October in Hebden Bridge and Heptonstall in West Yorkshire, the festival will feature events led by and featuring contemporary poets. In this podcast we hear from some of the poets appearing at the festival with their thoughts on Plath and readings of their poems. Thank you for listening to this edition of the Alternative Stories and Fake Realities Podcast You can find out about each of the poets featured in this podcast via the following links Find out more about the Sylvia Plath Literary Festival, order the After Sylvia anthology and book tickets for in-person and online events visit the festival’s website here https://plathfest.co.uk/ You can hear more from Polly Atkin by listening to her interview on the new Alternative Stories produced Seren Poetry Podcast. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2035359 And hear from Plathfest director Sarah Corbett in an extended interview in this podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/411730/11406109 Production, sound design and editing were by Chris Gregory Follow Alternative Stories on social media https://twitter.com/StoriesAlt https://www.instagram.com/stories.alt/ and contact us by email at office@alternativestories.com
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| 31 Oct 2022 | The Gathering : An Audio Drama | 00:40:14 | |
When Sasha and Gemma’s mother dies they are contacted by the mysterious solicitor Clark, with news that the rambling and isolated family home, Harrington Hall has been left to the sisters as part of the will. There’s a catch however: in order to gain their inheritance Sasha and Gemma must spend a night together in the abandoned house… Content warning : This drama contains strong language and depictions of peril and horror. In The Gathering by Lewis Carter you can hear Miztli Rose as Sasha
Production, sound design, music and editing were by Chris Gregory Recordings of Sasha and Gemma were by Phoebe Batteson Brown Casting was by Chris Gregory and Lewis Carter Sound effects were from Freesound.org and created by the team The presenter in this podcast is Tiffany Clare The script for The Gathering is copyright Lewis Carter and may not be reproduced in whole or part without the consent of the author.
Miztli Rose and Phoebe Batteson-Brown are actors and comedians based in London.
If you’ve enjoyed The Gathering please check out more Alternative Stories drama via this Podchaser link https://www.podchaser.com/profile/lists/16596/edit | |||
| 20 Dec 2022 | Postcards From Another World: An Audio Drama | 00:42:56 | |
Making a life on a new world following a family tragedy, Lyra and Neeva reflect on their past lines as farmers on Epsilon while coming to terms with the realities of existence on their new home, Lunasetti. Postcards From Another World by Frasier Armitage is the winner of the 2022 Pen to Print audio play competition. In Postcards from Another World by Frasier Armitage you heard
If you’ve enjoyed this audio drama please check out our other science fiction , fantasy and cli fi productions. Here’s a link to a podchaser playlist https://www.podchaser.com/lists/sci-fi-and-climate-fiction-on-alternative-stories-107aDoFzmM You’ll also enjoy our science fiction serial drama The Dex Legacy by Emily Inkpen – search The Dex Legacy in your favourite podcast app to listen and subscribe.
We’d like to end this podcast with a recommendation for an audio drama we think you’ll enjoy.. Set in the wilds of British Columbia, Darkstead is a fantasy crime drama by writer / director Lucy Gib Smith. You can listen and subscribe to Darkstead here https://www.darkstead.com/ | |||
| 17 Jan 2023 | "Home" : A New Novel by Cailean Steed | 00:40:19 | |
Thank you for listening to this edition of the Alternative Stories and Fake Realities Podcast. In this edition we speak to Cailean Steed, the author of a new novel “Home” which is published by Raven Bloomsbury on 19th January. The novel deals with Zoe, a young woman who has grown up as part of a repressive religious cult who returns to rescue her sister. The interviewer was Chris Gregory Sound design, editing and music were also by Chris Gregory To find out more about Cailean Steed you can visit their website here https://www.caileansteed.com/ And follow them on social media here To order a copy of Home via the Raven Bloomsbury website follow this link https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/fiction/crime-thriller-mystery/
You may also enjoy the other podcasts made by Alternative Stories If you would like to contact us you can do so via office@alternativestories.com | |||
| 27 Jan 2023 | Working Class Writers with guest editor Amber Hall | 01:08:16 | |
In this podcast we look at working class writers, their work and experience with guest editor Amber Hall. We look at the difficulties that working class writers overcome and the limitations and expectation placed upon them by the wider world of literature. We speak to guests 1990s Chris and Lisa McKenzie both of whom ae part of the Working Class Collective, A community of working class creatives formed during the pandemic. You can follow her on twitter here https://twitter.com/amber_marie_123 Amber is a member of the editorial team for Write On! and you can read an interview with her here https://pentoprint.org/write-on-interviews-writer-amber-hall/ You can follow Lisa on Twitter here https://twitter.com/redrumlisa
1990s Chris is a queer writer, poet, performer and film maker originally from Hereford and now living in Bristol You can find lots of Chris’s work via his Linktree here https://linktr.ee/1990schris And follow Chris on Twitter here https://twitter.com/1990sChris Find out more about the collective and buy the book “Lockdown Diaries of the Working Class” via their website here https://www.workingclasscollective.co.uk/ Follow the collective on Twitter here https://twitter.com/WorkingClassCol You can hear 1990s Chris performing his piece “Sink” as part of this podcast
Join us next week for a podcast about the UK Ghost Story Festival https://www.ukghoststoryfestival.co.uk/ | |||
| 03 Feb 2023 | The UK Ghost Story Festival | 00:46:05 | |
Thank you for listening to the Alternative Stories and Fake Realities Podcast. Our guest in this edition is Alex Davis of the UK Ghost Story Festival You can find out more about the festival, book tickets and read more about the participants by visiting the festival website here https://www.ukghoststoryfestival.co.uk/ Our podcast was recorded at the Museum of Making in Derby. We share excerpts from the following audio books in this podcast The Ghost Woods by C.J. Cooke (Harper Collins) Read by Paula Masterton The Whispering Muse by Laura Purcell. (Raven) Read by Sheila Atim The Witch in the Well by Camilla Bruce (Penguin) The audiobook of The Witch in the Well is narrated by Christina Cole, Emily Barber and Charlotte Davey The House of Footsteps by Mathew West (Harper North) read by Joshua Manning Thank you to Alex Davis for being our guest in this edition and The Museum of Making in Derby for hosting our interview. We’d also like to thank the authors and publishers whose work is featured in this podcast. If you’ve enjoyed this podcast and would like to hear more ghostly fiction please check out our 2 part Ghostlore anthology Part one https://www.buzzsprout.com/411730/10264614-ghostlore-an-audio-fiction-anthology-part-one-wilderness If this is your first time listening to our podcast please subscribe to have all future editions delivered to your podcast feed the moment they are released. You can find us by searching “alternative stories” in your favourite podcast app | |||
| 24 Mar 2023 | The Best of Men : An Audio Drama : Part One | 00:47:15 | |
When Marc Hughes, the larger-than-life presenter of the TV show Paranormal Takedown, receives a series of increasingly desperate voice mail messages from his childhood friend Jack claiming that a great evil is loose in Shropshire, he is sceptical. Realising that investigating the story might make for great television he sets off to debunk Jack's claims and finds himself at the heart of some dark and dangerous folk beliefs that seem to have spilled over from stories to reality. Tiffany Clare as Emilie Alex White as Marc Carl Wharton as Jack Music, sound design, production and editing are by Chris Gregory for Alternative Stories Casting and actor direction is by Chris Gregory and Amy Boucher Sound effects are by Alternative Stories and from Freesound.org The script for The Best of Men is by Amy Boucher and may not be reproduced in whole or in part other than with the permission of the author.
You can find out more about our writer Amy Boucher by visiting her blog here https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/ And follow her on twitter here https://twitter.com/g0blinegg Twitter https://twitter.com/StoriesAlt Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stories.alt/ And contact us by email here office@alternativestories.com
Find out more about our actors, and hire them to voice your podcast or drama Tiffany Clare https://twitter.com/TiffanyEclair Alex White https://twitter.com/alexwhiteactor Carl Wharton https://twitter.com/carlwharton
The second part of The Best of Men will be out in April on this podcast. Please subscribe to have it delivered to you the moment it is released. If you've enjoyed The Best of Men please check out our other folklore and folk horror productions via this Podchaser playlist https://www.podchaser.com/lists/folklore-folk-horror-and-fairytale-on-alternative-stories-107a9Gdi9h
We always appreciate ratings and reviews so if you have enjoyed this edition please rate or review the podcast on apple podcasts, Spotify, Podchaser or any podcast app that accepts ratings. | |||
| 31 Mar 2023 | Spring Fever: A new novel by Thomas Legendre | 00:39:57 | |
Thank you for listening to this edition of The Alternative Stories and Fake Realities Podcast featuring the new novel "Spring Fever" by Thomas Legendre Readings from Spring Fever were by Tiffany Clare with Thomas Legendre playing Craig Merleau in the interview excerpt The interviewer was Chris Gregory Editing sound design and original music were by Alternative Stories
Spring Fever is available now from publisher Valley Press and more widely from 1st June Order a copy directly from Valley Press here https://www.valleypressuk.com/shop/p/spring-fever Find out more about Thomas Legendre by visiting his website here https://www.thomaslegendre.com/ And follow him on twitter here https://twitter.com/legendreality
Readings in this podcast were by Tiffany Clare. You can find out more about Tiffany and hire her for your voice stage or film project by visiting her website here https://www.voicebytiffany.com/
Get updates on forthcoming Alternative Stories podcasts and find out about our writers and actors by following us on social media where we post as https://twitter.com/StoriesAlt Hire us to produce your drama or podcast. Get in touch via office@alternativestories.com Listen out for part 2 of The Best of Men by Amy Boucher coming soon. | |||
| 07 Apr 2023 | The Best of Men : An Audio Drama : Part Two | 00:54:39 | |
Marc Hughes, the larger-than-life presenter of the supernatural investigation TV show Paranormal Takedown, is in Shropshire visiting his friend Jack who claims that the Devil is active in the county. Alongside co-host Emilie Daniels, Marc has decided to make a special edition about the weird goings-on but upon arrival in the county he starts to realise that the stories he is hearing are stranger and darker than he imagined. Tiffany Clare as Emilie
Casting and actor direction is by Chris Gregory and Amy Boucher Sound effects are by Alternative Stories and from Freesound.org The script for The Best of Men is by Amy Boucher and may not be reproduced in whole or in part other than with the permission of the author.
You can find out more about our writer Amy Boucher by visiting her blog here https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/ And follow her on twitter here https://twitter.com/g0blinegg Twitter https://twitter.com/StoriesAlt Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stories.alt/ And contact us by email here office@alternativestories.com
Find out more about our lead actors, and hire them to voice your podcast or drama Tiffany Clare https://twitter.com/TiffanyEclair Alex White https://twitter.com/alexwhiteactor Carl Wharton https://twitter.com/carlwharton Emily Inkpen is the writer of our science fiction serial drama The Dex Legacy. Find out more and listen here https://www.thedexlegacy.com/ If you've enjoyed The Best of Men please check out our other folklore and folk horror productions via this Podchaser playlist https://www.podchaser.com/lists/folklore-folk-horror-and-fairytale-on-alternative-stories-107a9Gdi9h podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/spe… https://twitter.com/spectre_sea
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| 12 May 2023 | Storying our Futures : Climate change and storytelling in East Africa | 00:41:42 | |
Storying our Futures is a new podcast series looking at the climate crisis in east Africa and the ways in which storytelling can help to spread information to the local population. Through the eyes of two Kenyan storytellers, Mara and John, we travel with them through South Sudan and northern Kenya to see how the crisis is affecting local communities. "Storying our Futures: climate resilience through indigenous knowledge" is a UK/East Africa collaborative project bringing traditional oral storytellers together with East African pastoralist communities, scientific meteorologists, journalists, and indigenous traditional climate forecasters known as Rainmakers, to amplify and explore the many ways that storytelling can support system change. Chris Gregory from Alternative Stories undertook the sound design and editing work for this podcast series.
To learn more and listen you can go to to the Adverse Camber website www.adversecamber.org or listen via Spotify here https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jof3zj7OY68TLjIfdndXw?si=2aa371d9d24f433a or YouTube here https://youtu.be/ZIOdlh80Rx4 You can follow Adverse Camber and find out more about their work by following them on social media Twitter. https://twitter.com/adversecamber20
If you would like to find out more about the Dex Legacy season two kickstarter campaign you can do so here Here you’ll find information about why we need funding, what your pledges will pay for and the rewards you can get by backing the project. You’ll also be able to find out about our cast and listen to a new and exclusive piece of music by our soundtrack composer Allen Stroud. You can follow The Dex Legacy on twitter here https://twitter.com/thedexlegacy You can contact us by email via office@alternativestories.com | |||
| 19 May 2023 | Frasier Armitage : New Yesterday | 00:54:07 | |
In this edition we speak to science fiction writer Frasier Armitage about his novel New Yesterday which was published earlier this year. Frasier is the author of our award winning audio drama Postcards from Another World and several pieces of short fiction. Chris Gregory met Frasier over zoom to discuss the writing process and his influences. The excerpts from New Yesterday were read by Chris Gregory and the excerpts from Postcards from Another World featured the voices of Sarah Golding, Marie-Claire Wood and Emily Inkpen Music and sound design were by Alternative Stories and the interviewer was Chris Gregory You can find out more about Frasier by visiting https://frasierarmitage.com/ And follow him on twitter here https://twitter.com/FrasierArmitage And you can hear Postcards from Another World here https://www.buzzsprout.com/411730/11897671
If you enjoy science fiction you may like our sci fi serial drama The Dex Legacy which is written by Emily Inkpen. You can listen and subscribe by searching The Dex Legacy in your favourite podcast app or click the link below https://www.buzzsprout.com/1868546 If you would like to support us to make season 2 of The Dex Legacy and gain some unique rewards along the way you can make a pledge to our kickstarter campaign here https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/emilyinkpen/the-dex-legacy-science-fiction-audio-drama-season-2 and to listen to more science fiction and climate fiction from Alternative Stories check out this podchaser playlist https://www.podchaser.com/lists/sci-fi-and-climate-fiction-on-alternative-stories-107aDoFzmM
If you haven’t already subscribed to Alternative Stories and Fake Realities you can do so by searching Alternative Stories in your favourite podcast app. If you would like to work with us or enquire about our courses and workshops please contact us via email at office@alternativestories.com | |||
| 26 May 2023 | Spell Sounds : Sea and Shore | 00:13:22 | |
Spell sounds is an audiofiction soundscape series in which we combine poetry and prose with sound effects to evoke places, spaces and landscapes You heard writing by Lyndsey Croal Ange Wilson Anna Chorlton Josh Holton Joana Varanda Cee Cee And Chris Gregory Sound effects were by Alternative Stories and from Freesound.org
Please listen out for more from our Spell Sound series soon. Thank you to everyone who has contributed pieces for the series.
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| 02 Jun 2023 | Notes From Dad's Room : An Audio Drama | 01:02:33 | |
Performed by Carole Pluckrose and Ria Knowles https://www.spotlight.com/1418-7861-2841 Produced in association with The Boathouse Barking CIC. https://www.boathousebarkingstudios.com/ Instagram Facebook ©Carole Pluckrose 2023 With thanks for their enduring support and critical friendship to: Tony Humphreys, Nick Crean, Carl Blackburn. Mark and Dan Horn, Martin Heaney, Julie Wedge, Dorinda Hulton, Pen to Print and Grace and Phoebe Pluckrose-Oliver I started writing Notes From Dad's Room in 2017, a few months following my dad, Edgar's death in November 2016. As a writer and theatre maker it was the natural place to go. In 2015 Edgar had been given 3/4 weeks to live following a heart condition which he had managed for over 30 years. With an imminent terminal diagnosis when no more could be done to improve his health he came back from hospital to die at home. Despite all the predictions however he lived for a further 15 months. In large part this was to do with an attitude of mind and a full engagement still in the world, family and thought despite being bedridden and confined to his bedroom. Somehow he managed to live this period largely with grace and positivity by looking outside himself into the world, and stubbornly refusing to reduce his rich imagination and sheer love of life. He travelled through this time and space in much the way he had told me stories when I was a child. During this time I began a Facebook group, firstly for updates about Edgar's progress, but soon it turned into an open, tender and insightful conversation about death and dying. It was full of rich reflections and the resounding message was that it was a much welcome space to open up the often taboo discussion about mortality, our own and those we love. It was also a space to share stories of parent/child relationships, about the things we lay down in our children's lives that have a lifetime of significance. The play is a result of these conversations and it has been through many iterations in the intervening years, with a rehearsed reading at UEL with Ria Butler, a Zoom reading during the pandemic. It's been scrutinised by critical friends, supported by writers and writing mentors Claire Steele, Tony Humphreys, Nick Crean, Carl Blackburn. Through making this piece we want to share the story of a journey of love and caring and the liminal space inhabited in the time of impending loss. We know that so many of us live lives of caring behind closed doors and the toll emotionally and economically can be enormous. We want to share this story as an act of commonality and solidarity with those travelling this path right now. I am also a celebrant and have learnt so much from my work with families in grief when supporting them in writing and officiating funeral ceremonies.
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| 16 Jun 2023 | A conversation with author Lyndsey Croal | 00:38:13 | |
In this edition we chat with author Lyndsey Croal about her novelette "Have You Decided on your Question?" her audio drama "Daughter of Fire and Water" and the kickstarter campaign for the forthcoming climate change edition of the "Shoreline of Infinity" magazine which she will be editing. Follow Lyndsey on twitter here https://twitter.com/writerlynds And instagram here https://www.instagram.com/lyndscroal/ Order a copy of Lyndsey's novelette "Have You Decided on your Question?" from Shortwave Publishing here https://shortwavepublishing.com/catalog/have-you-decided-on-your-question-novelette/ Find out more about Shoreline of Infinity and back the kickstarter campaign we talked about in the interview here https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/soig/shoreline-of-infinity-the-climate-change-issue Listen to both parts of Lyndsey's Alternative Stories audio drama "Daughter of Fire and Water" here https://www.buzzsprout.com/411730/8017320-daughter-of-fire-and-water-an-audio-drama-part-two We'd like to thank everyone who backed the Dex Legacy kickstarter campaign. With your help we reached our first stretch goal target meaning that all our recording costs have been covered. Your generosity means that season 2 will definitely be happening. Recording will start soon and we are aiming for a release in the autumn. Editions of alternative stories will be a little more sporadic over the summer period as our focus shifts to recording and editing new drama productions that we'll be sharing as part of our autumn season. Listen out though for a couple of guest edited editions and more from our spell sounds soundscape series Subscribe by searching alternative stories in your favourite podcast app to have new editions delivered to you the moment they are released. You can follow us on twitter https://twitter.com/StoriesAlt And on instagram https://www.instagram.com/stories.alt/ And you can contact us via email at office@alternativestories.com | |||
| 28 Jun 2019 | The Daphne and Apollo Episode | 00:35:53 | |
Continuing our theme of new writing based upon stories from Ovid's Metamorphoses (and from mythology in general) this episode features an audio drama and poem based on the myth of Daphne and Apollo. The audio drama "No Words" features Tiffany Clare as Naomi, Charlie Richards as Robert and Federico Foglia as The Museum Attendant. Narration is by Kelli Winkler and original music is by Chris Gregory. | |||
| 10 Nov 2023 | Whatever you do, just don't! Talking poetry with Matthew Stewart | 00:50:03 | |
Thank you for listening to this edition of the Alternative Stories and Fake Realities Podcast in which we chat with poet Matthew Stewart about his new Happenstance collection “Whatever you do, just don’t” You can order a copy of the collection via Happenstance here https://www.happenstancepress.com/index.php/shop/product/47818-whatever-you-do-just-don-t/category_pathway-64
http://www.happenstancepress.com/ Find Happenstance on x here https://twitter.com/Nell_Nelson
And read Matthew’s blog Rogue Strands here http://roguestrands.blogspot.com/
You heard a trailer for the Seren Poetry Podcast series two as part of this podcast. You can listen to season one and subscribe to be alerted when new episodes are available by searching for “The Seren Poetry Podcast” in your favourite podcast app or clicking the link below https://www.buzzsprout.com/2035359
To find out more about the Alternative Stories audio workshop series with London Lit Lab which features Chris Gregory and guests including actor and presenter Tiffany Clare go to the London Lit Lab website here https://www.londonlitlab.co.uk/courses/ Workshops will be running weekly between now and mid-December
Find out more about Alternative Stories by visiting our website https://alternativestories.com/
And follow us on social media On X (twitter) https://twitter.com/StoriesAlt On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stories.alt And on Threads https://www.threads.net/@stories.alt | |||
| 17 Nov 2023 | Launching season 2 of the Seren Poetry Podcast with Sarah Johnson of Seren | 00:39:45 | |
The second season of the Seren Poetry Podcast begins this week and in this preview edition we chat with Sarah Johnson from Seren who will be the interviewer in this series and hear poems from the featured poets. Thank you to Sarah Johnson from Seren for being our guest in this edition Sound design and production are by Chris Gregory for Alternative Stories
Subscribe to the Seren Poetry Podcast in your favourite podcast app by searching “the seren poetry podcast” or click the link below https://www.buzzsprout.com/2035359
Workshops will be running weekly between now and mid-December
Find out more about Alternative Stories by visiting our website https://alternativestories.com/ And follow us on social media On X (twitter) https://twitter.com/StoriesAlt On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stories.alt And on Threads https://www.threads.net/@stories.alt | |||
| 12 Jul 2019 | "Porcelain" An Audio drama inspired by the story of Echo and Narcissus | 00:28:50 | |
Emily Horner, a talented singer songwriter struggles with confidence, anxiety and identity in our latest audio drama. Taking the name "Echo" as a mask to hide behind, Emily begins to make her way in the world of professional music. This episode stars singer songwriter Micah Cottingham (MICVH) as Echo and features some of her original music. This music is used with Micah's permission. | |||
| 24 Nov 2023 | Behind the Scenes of our Science Fiction Drama The Dex legacy | 00:38:13 | |
In this edition we look behind the scenes at the making of our science fiction drama The Dex Legacy You can follow The Dex Legacy on X (formerly Twitter) at https://twitter.com/thedexlegacy On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thedexlegacy And on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thedexlegacy1/ Unfortunately the London Lit Lab workshop led by Chris Gregory and Emily Inkpen has now passed but you can join further Alternative Stories writing for audio workshops with London Lit Lab here https://www.londonlitlab.co.uk/courses/ And a free writing workshop looking behind the scenes at the Dex Legacy with Chris and Emily will be run by Pen to Print on 7th December and you can book here https://pentoprint.org/about/events/ | |||
| 08 Dec 2023 | "Twisted Branches": A conversation with author Dr Rachel Knightley | 01:13:17 | |
Our guest on this edition of Alternative Stories is writer, writing coach and teacher Dr Rachel Knightley. We chatted on zoom about Rachel’s short story cycle “Twisted Branches” To buy a copy of Twisted Branches from the publisher Black Shuck Book please click the link below https://blackshuckbooks.co.uk/twisted-branches And find out more about Rachel and her wider work you can visit her website here https://www.rachelknightley.com/ You can follow Rachel Knightley on X, formerly twitter, here https://twitter.com/DrRKnightley And on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/drrachelknightley/ Read Rachel’s work on Substack here https://substack.com/@drrachelknightley To find out more about Alternative Stories and our work please visit our website https://alternativestories.com/
Thank you for listening to this edition of the Alternative Stories and Fake Realities Podcast. The interviewer was Chris Gregory who also did the sound design, music and editing. | |||
| 15 Dec 2023 | Ark : An Audio Drama | 00:33:54 | |
Flood survival operations are underway aboard the Ark and Captain Noah has delegated command to his sons and their partners. But as the voyage begins a spate of mysterious deaths prompt Parphia to turn detective and embark upon the world's first ever murder mystery. She is determined to record every last clue and discovery as she tries to solve the crimes, but has she bitten off more than she can chew and can she survive the mysterious Ark killer?
In Ark by Stephanie Weston you heard
Tiffany Clare as Parphia Charlie Richards as Japhet Emily Inkpen as Olla Stephanie Weston as Leah And Chris Gregory as Ham Sound design, music and editing were by Chris Gregory Ark was recorded at Orpheus Studio in London and by Richard Campbell
Ark by Stephanie Weston was the winner of the 2023 Pen to Print Audio Play competition. If you would like to enter the 2024 competition which is aimed at new and first time writers you'll need to be a resident of the UK and submit a script of approximately half an hour. You'll find a full set of regulations and more details about the competition on the pen to print website
You can find out more about Stephanie Weston by visiting her website https://tabb.cc/stephanie-weston And you can follow Stephanie on instagram here https://www.instagram.com/stephanie__weston/
This will be our final podcast of 2023 but we'll resume our seventh season early in 2024
Ark is an alternative stories 2023 production for the Alternative Stories and Fake Realities Podcast. | |||
| 12 Jan 2024 | Camlann: An audio drama: An interview with creators Ella Watts and Amber Devereux | 01:02:26 | |
Camlann is the new audio drama from Tin Can Audio written by Ella Watts. In this special edition we chat with Ella and sound designer / composer Amber Devereux of Tin Can Audio about the creation of the show. To listen via Apple please click here https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/camlann-an-audio-drama/id1714630550 And Spotify here https://open.spotify.com/show/1sXRFAqZoVduDQ0NgcD8Fl?si=f585aedabd2f40ba Follow the Camlann team on X here https://twitter.com/camlannpod As always for new audio drama productions, if you enjoy episode one (which is out on Monday 15th January) please subscribe, leave a rating or review. These small acts of kindness go a long way to raising the profile of the show Follow Tin Can Audio on Twitter here https://twitter.com/TinCanAudio And visit Ella's website here https://www.ella-watts.com/ And follow her on twitter here https://twitter.com/GejWatts
Emily Inkpen is the writer of The Dex Legacy audio drama (which you can find out more about here https://www.thedexlegacy.com/ ) books and short fiction. You can follow Emily on twitter here https://twitter.com/emilyinkpen and instagram here https://www.instagram.com/emilyinkpen/ | |||
| 10 May 2024 | Margo's Story : An Audio Drama | 00:38:23 | |
Following the loss of her father, Margo is trying to come to terms with bereavement and the unkindness of her classmates at school when she begins to experience some strange encounters. In this moving drama by Gemma Johnson, performed by members of the Creative Youth Company we explore Margo's journey towards recovery and the individuals and communities that help her. Margo: Sophia Horton Aggie: Aubrey Johnson Mum: Gemma Johnson Bev the Librarian/TV Narrator: Jade Taylor Kelly: Millie Millington Kelly's Friend: Millie Dyson Daz: Charlie Woodhouse Daz's Mate 1: John Paul Harrison Daz's Mate 2: Shaye Williams Mr Bradley: Chris Gregory Simon: Michael Johnson Auntie Pat: Sehra Hussain-Choudhry The sound effects for Toby were provided by Poppy Sue the labrador
Margo’s story was Recorded on location at St Martin's Church, Castleton. Greater Manchester. The cast of young actors are members of the non profit group The Creative Youth Company: creativeyouthcompany@gmail.com Margo's story is based on an original script by Gemma Johnson The audio drama was directed by Chris Gregory and Gemma Johnson Production, sound design and editing were by Chris Gregory for Alternative Stories
Gemma Johnson is co-founder of a non profit organisation that supports children and young people with paranormal education. To find out more please visit the website: www.juniorparanormalevents.co.uk or email juniorparanormalevents@gmail.com
We would like to thank everyone who generously backed and supported this project via our fundraising campaign or through offering their time and expertise. The script for Margo’s Story is copyright Gemma Johnson and may not be copied or reproduced in whole or part except with the permission of the author. | |||
| 14 May 2024 | Plans for season 2 of our Audio Drama The Best of Men with writer Amy Boucher | 00:17:08 | |
In this edition of the podcast we're chatting with writer, folklorist and historian Amy Boucher about plans for more from the world of her folk horror audio drama The Best of Men which was originally broadcast on this podcast. If you would like to find out more about the project to make season 2 of The Best of Men and to pledge your support to the project via our kickstarter campaign you can do so here. Remember the campaign runs until 23rd May so please back it by then to enjoy our rewards and support our project. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cgregory/the-best-of-men-a-folk-horror-audio-drama
To listen to the first two episodes of the drama via this podcast’s archive please go to Part one https://www.buzzsprout.com/411730/12499890-the-best-of-men-an-audio-drama-part-one Part two https://www.buzzsprout.com/411730/12600423-the-best-of-men-an-audio-drama-part-two
And to find out more about writer Amy Boucher and the folklore of Shropshire please follow her on X formerly twitter here https://twitter.com/g0blinegg | |||
| 14 Aug 2019 | The Adults in the Room | 00:30:03 | |
Two cousins reunited after many years unearth a dark family secret that threatens to destroy their relationship. In a break from our theme of mythology we consider the ways in which different individuals can view the same set of events drawing vastly different conclusions. Strong language and sexual references. Listener discretion is advised. | |||
| 13 Sep 2024 | Winter Spring: An Audio Drama | 00:57:12 | |
Welcome to Season 8 of the Alternative Stories and Fake Realites Podcast.
Holly Gillanders as Poppy Nic Lamont as Alice Sam Kennard as Ash David Ellis as Harris Adam Rhys-Davies as Kit Nicholas Vince as “Daddy” Winter Spring was written by Rachel Knightley It was recorded at Orpheus Studio in London by Richard Campbell. Direction was by Rachel Knightley and Emily Inkpen. Sound design, editing and music were by Chris Gregory The script for Winter Spring is copyright Rachel Knightley and may not be reproduced in whole or part except with the written permission of the author If you would like to find out more about Rachel Knightley and her writing coaching organisation The Writers’ Gym please go to https://www.writersgym.com/ You can follow Rachel on X at https://twitter.com/DrRKnightley And on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/drrachelknightley/ Or by searching “the writers gym” wherever you listen to podcasts.
This podcast has been an Alternative Stories 2024 production presented by Holly Gillanders and Chris Gregory . | |||
| 17 Sep 2024 | Winter Spring: An Interview with Writer Dr Rachel Knightley | 00:20:48 | |
In this bonus episode we have an interview with the writer of our audio drama Winter Spring, Dr Rachel Knightley. Rachel talks with co-director Emily Inkpen about the inspiration for her story and the joy of bringing it to life in the studio. If you would like to find out more about Rachel Knightley and her writing coaching organisation The Writers’ Gym please go to https://www.writersgym.com/ You can follow Rachel on X at https://twitter.com/DrRKnightley And on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/drrachelknightley/ Or by searching “the writers gym” wherever you listen to podcasts. | |||
| 20 Sep 2024 | "Limelight": Short Fiction by Lyndsey Croal | 01:12:46 | |
In this edition we chat with author Lyndsey Croal about her new and acclaimed short fiction collection “Limelight”, We are also joined by Limelight’s publisher Alan Lastufka from Shortwave Publishing for a conversation about the topics covered in the collection, Lyndsey’s writing and inspiration and the world of indie publishing. The podcast includes excerpts from Limelight. You can also follow Lyndsey on social media https://twitter.com/writerlynds https://www.instagram.com/lyndseycroal/
To find out more about Shortwave Publishing and their work visit their website here https://shortwavepublishing.com/ You can follow Shortwave on social media https://www.instagram.com/shortwavebooks/
The stories featured in today’s podcast are copyright Lyndsey Croal and may not be reproduced in whole or part without the author’s permission.
The readings were by Chris Gregory and Lyndsey Croal
If you would like to find out more about Alternative Stories and our work you can visit our website here https://alternativestories.com/
Join us next time for an interview with the writer of the Dex Legacy Emily Inkpen. | |||
| 24 Sep 2024 | A Conversation with Novelist, Audio Drama Writer and Director Emily Inkpen | 01:13:06 | |
Today we’re sharing an interview with novelist, short story writer and award winning audio drama script writer, Emily Inkpen. You can back our kickstarter to make season 3 of The Dex Legacy Season here If you’d like to see a video version of this interview you can find it on the Alternative Stories YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@alternativestoriesandfaker6885 To find out more about Emily and her world of writing , directing and teaching you can visit her website here https://www.emilyinkpen.com/about
To follow Emily on social media please kick the links below https://twitter.com/emilyinkpen https://www.instagram.com/emilyinkpen/ | |||
| 04 Oct 2024 | "Hairy Fairy" and "Tormented": Audio Drama by Robbie Laughton | 00:27:42 | |
In this episode we share two short audio dramas by Nottingham based playwright and short fiction author Robbie Laughton. Hairy Fairy was directed by Emily Inkpen and recorded at Orpheus Studio in London by Richard Campbell. Sound design, editing and music were by Chris Gregory. The script for “Hairy Fairy” is copyright Robbie Laughton and may not be produced in whole or in part except with the written permission of the author.
Tormented Tormented was directed by Emily Inkpen and Chris Gregory and recorded at Orpheus Studio in London by Richard Campbell. Sound design and editing were by Chris Gregory and the music was by Franz Gordon. The script for “Tormented” is copyright Robbie Laughton and may not be produced in whole or in part except with the written permission of the author.
Find out more about Robbie Laughton and his work by visiting his short fiction site Incredible Shorts here https://incredibleshorts.com/ | |||
| 08 Oct 2024 | A Walk with Poet and Novelist Tim Relf | 00:51:26 | |
In this episode of the podcast, recorded on a walk in The Welland Valley in eastern Leicestershire Chris Gregory is in conversation with novelist, poet and journalist Tim Relf. Tim writes fiction under the name T.R. Richmond and his novel "What She Left" is published by Penguin. | |||
| 11 Oct 2024 | Alexandra Beaumont: Dissonance of Birdsong | 00:45:37 | |
In this episode we chat with fantasy author Alexandra Beaumont about her new novel Dissonance of Birdsong (Brigids Gate Press 2024) | |||
| 18 Oct 2024 | Monologues by Stella Klein | 00:23:31 | |
In this episodes we share a short series of monologues written by Stella Klein and performed by members of the Alternative Stories acting team.
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| 25 Oct 2024 | "Untethered": Short Fiction by Philippa Holloway | 00:45:27 | |
In this episode we chat with novelist, academic and short story writer Philippa Holloway about her new short fiction collection "Untethered" which was published last month by Parthian. Along the way we hear excerpts from the collection performed by Emily Inkpen and Chris Gregory. You can follow Philippa Holloway on X, formerly twitter here https://x.com/thejackdawspen And on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/thejackdawspen/ Find out more about Parthian Books and purchase a copy of "Untethered" here https://www.parthianbooks.com/ Follow Parthian on X here https://x.com/ParthianBooks And on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/parthian_books/
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| 25 Sep 2019 | Farewell Monologue 1 : Sarah | 00:11:00 | |
In the first of a series of mini episodes, Farewell Monologues, we explore departure, saying goodbye, endings and changes. In this monologue Abby Hilden is Sarah, a young woman leaving a relationship and contemplating lost time and an uncertain future. | |||
| 04 Oct 2019 | Poetry Special | 00:18:27 | |
In our first poetry special edition of the podcast we feature the work of three poets: Will Burns, Chelsie Buckner and Julie Stevens. | |||
| 11 Oct 2019 | Farewell Monologue 2 : Rainbows | 00:11:42 | |
In the second of our series of Farewell Monologues we take a look at bereavement through the eyes of our regular presenter, Kelli Winkler. The loss of a loved one is tough and a very individual experience. In this monologue Kelli gives us an insight into her experience of loss and the memories and feelings it provokes. | |||
| 18 Oct 2019 | Farewell Monologue 3: Mojave | 00:14:10 | |
In this latest edition of our Farewell Monologues series of short episodes Chelsie Buckner, the poet known as Poems and Peonies, performs her verse story, Mojave. We also provide details on how writers, poets and dramatists can contribute to the podcast. | |||
| 25 Oct 2019 | Farewell Monologue 4: Fading Fires | 00:11:49 | |
In this edition poet Cheyenne Bramwell presents her long form poem Fading Fires which she performs herself. In the style of an epic poem, this work imagines a civilization, reeling from war and hardship and learning to live at peace once more. | |||
| 29 Oct 2019 | Halloween Special | 00:20:28 | |
Alison Daniels is given a wind-up musical box to look after overnight. But what secrets does the box hold and why does it keep playing of its own accord? Our ghostly short story A Musical Box is read by Abigail Reno. | |||
| 08 Nov 2019 | Farewell Monologue 5 : Eva | 00:16:02 | |
A novelist tries to come to terms with the process of finishing her novel and talks about the mixed emotions she feels about reaching this landmark. Written and performed by Jackie Jorgenson this humorous piece is dedicated to all writers and novelists and particularly to those participating in National Novel Writing Month 2019 | |||
| 15 Nov 2019 | Anglia Part One | 00:35:24 | |
Anglia part One : Arrivals | |||
| 22 Nov 2019 | Anglia : Part Two | 00:34:37 | |
Anglia Part Two : Migrants A press kit for Anglia is available on request from office@alternativestories.com | |||
| 29 Nov 2019 | Anglia: Part 3 | 00:32:46 | |
Anglia Part Three : Shadows A press kit for Anglia is available on request from office@alternativestories.com | |||
| 06 Dec 2019 | Anglia : Part 4 | 00:33:37 | |
Anglia Part Four : Endings A press kit for Anglia is available on request from office@alternativestories.com | |||
| 13 Dec 2019 | Mary J Oliver : Jim Neat | 00:25:34 | |
Jim Neat : The Case of a Young Man Down on his Luck by Mary J. Oliver. | |||
| 18 Dec 2019 | The Out-of-Towners Club | 00:37:01 | |
It's not all fun and parties when you have to spend Christmas away from your friends and family. For our Christmas edition we meet some of the members of the Out of Towners Club as they plan for Christmas in New York City. | |||
| 17 Jan 2020 | Review, preview and Writer Invitation | 00:17:18 | |
In this first episode of the year we look back at our the content from our first season and preview some of the new stories we'll be producing in 2020. We also offer an invitation to new writers, poets and dramatists to submit their work for consideration for being included in the podcast. | |||
| 24 Jan 2020 | Wayfaring Stranger | 00:10:56 | |
Wayfaring Stranger by Caroline Mincks contemplates the end of everything through a simple folk tune passed down through the generations of one family. Part reminiscence, part warning, this is a story brilliantly written and told. | |||
| 31 Jan 2020 | Like Tying a Shoelace | 00:13:31 | |
Like Tying a Shoelace by Sonia Rosa Ciocca is a short drama looking at the options we have in our lives and how our futures could be different based on the choices we make. | |||
| 07 Feb 2020 | Into the Glasshouse | 00:19:58 | |
In "Into the Glasshouse" by Nicole Matta a young woman embarks on a journey of self discovery and finds herself becoming involved with a group of artists, musicians and poets in New York's East Village | |||
| 14 Feb 2020 | Peter Finch :The Machineries of Joy | 00:27:57 | |
This edition we feature poetry from Peter Finch. His new collection, "The Machineries of Joy" is published by Seren Books on 17th February. We feature 9 poems from the collection in the podcast | |||
| 06 Mar 2020 | Flash Fiction | 00:23:40 | |
In this episode we feature flash fiction from 4 British Writers. All 4 stories have as a theme parents or parenthood. | |||
| 13 Mar 2020 | Fantasy | 00:19:00 | |
"This Rough Magic I Abjure" by Ruthanne Reid plus a preview of our new fantasy miniseries "The Angel's Callling" by Victoria J Price and news of the UK International Radio Drama Festival at which our drama "No Words" will be featured. | |||
| 20 Mar 2020 | The Angel's Calling Part 1 | 00:30:59 | |
"The Girl and the Angel", Part 1 of the Angel's Calling by Victoria J.Price, a fantasy audio drama miniseries from the Alternative Stories and Fake Realities Podcast. Sound effects were from Freesound.org and from BBC Sound Effects The presenter is Kelli Winkler The Angel’s Calling is adapted from her original novella by Victoria J Price and published with the author’s full permission and cooperation. | |||
| 27 Mar 2020 | The Angel's Calling Part 2 | 00:26:26 | |
"Alexander's Mission", Part 2 of the Angel's Calling by Victoria J.Price, a fantasy audio drama miniseries from the Alternative Stories and Fake Realities Podcast. Sound effects were from Freesound.org The presenter is Kelli Winkler The Angel’s Calling is adapted from her original novella by Victoria J Price and published with the author’s full permission and cooperation. | |||
| 30 Mar 2020 | Artists in Isolation | 00:22:19 | |
Artists in Isolation is a special edition of the podcast looking at the ways in which artists can adapt their working lives and creative processes to cope with the isolation caused by the Covid 19 crisis. It features actor Jade Matthew, folk musician John Spiers and writer, blogger and podcaster Christina Castaneda. | |||
| 03 Apr 2020 | The Angel's Calling Part 3 | 00:21:52 | |
"The Witches' Secret", Part 3 of the Angel's Calling by Victoria J.Price, a fantasy audio drama miniseries from the Alternative Stories and Fake Realities Podcast. Sound effects were from Freesound.org The presenter is Kelli Winkler The Angel’s Calling is adapted from her original novella by Victoria J Price and published with the author’s full permission and cooperation. | |||
| 06 Apr 2020 | Sarra Culleno Poetry | 00:05:26 | |
In this short extra edition of the podcast we bring you two poems from British poet Sarra Culleno. All poems are copyright Sarra Culleno and are performed here with the express permission of Sarra. | |||
| 10 Apr 2020 | The Angel's Calling Part 4 | 00:28:34 | |
"The End of The Beginning ", Part 4 of the Angel's Calling by Victoria J.Price, a fantasy audio drama miniseries from the Alternative Stories and Fake Realities Podcast. Sound effects were from Freesound.org The presenter is Kelli Winkler The Angel’s Calling is adapted from her original novella by Victoria J Price and published with the author’s full permission and cooperation. | |||
| 13 Apr 2020 | Lockdown Diaries : Rachel Lightfoot | 00:17:47 | |
Rachel Lightfoot is a comedian, poet and blogger from Sheffield, South Yorkshire and in this short episode she shares her thoughts, fears, observations and ideas about isolation alongside a couple of her poems. | |||
| 17 Apr 2020 | Sarah Corbett : The Witch Bag | 00:24:26 | |
The Witch Bag is a poetry collection by Sarah Corbett. Originally published in 2002, 18 years on we review and reimagine the collection assessing its impact as art and on the life and career of Sarah as a poet. | |||
| 20 Apr 2020 | Audio Drama Creators : Special Edition | 01:07:35 | |
In this special edition we look at the techniques, processes and practicalities of creating audio drama with the creators of some of the best and most exciting drama podcasts out there. We discuss writing, casting, working with actors, directing and recording as well as the touchy subject of monetising your show. | |||
| 24 Apr 2020 | Ladylikes in Lockdown | 00:44:14 | |
This week we bring you comedy sketches and conversation from Phoebe and Miztli of the acclaimed sketch comedy duo Ladylikes. Recording separately in lockdown they talk cats, shopping, growing vegetables, working from home, daytime TV and the best and worst aspects of lockdown. | |||
| 27 Apr 2020 | Very Short Stories | 00:12:05 | |
Very Short Stories : A Microfiction Special With Charlotte O'Farrell | |||
| 01 May 2020 | Historical Audio Drama | 00:22:04 | |
In this edition we explore podcasts producing historical audio drama. In a medium dominated by Sci Fi we look at some podcasters telling stories from the past and their inspiration and methods for doing this. | |||
| 04 May 2020 | Voice Acting Special | 01:07:33 | |
In this special edition presented by Amy Forrest we look at the techniques, equipment and training you'll need to make a career as a voice actor by talking to a number of actors who have made the switch successfully. Our actors come from a variety of backgrounds ranging from stage and screen to podcasts and commercial voiceover work and each provides insight and advice for prospective new voice talent. We particularly hope that actors whose careers have been put on hold by coronavirus, like our presenter Amy, can find useful advice to set themselves up to do voice work. | |||
| 08 May 2020 | Sarah Cave Poetry | 00:07:56 | |
In the first of a series of short podcasts featuring female poets from the county of Cornwall in the extreme south west of England we feature Sarah Cave and her poem cycle The Eidolon Triptych. Poems are read by Jade Matthew with music and soundscapes by Chris Gregory | |||
| 11 May 2020 | A Memory of Robin | 00:23:51 | |
A Memory of Robin is an audio drama from writer David Green. It tells the story of Gem, the daughter of a woman called Robin whose last few days of life we follow through extracts from her voice diary as she seeks to escape the confines of an increasingly oppressive and totalitarian government. | |||
| 15 May 2020 | Mary J Oliver and Cornwall | 00:12:58 | |
In this edition, the second in our series featuring women poets from Cornwall in the South West of England, we feature the work of Mary J Oliver. We also look at Cornwall itself and its enduring influence on artists, writers and poets with presenter Hollye Sangster. | |||
| 19 May 2020 | Selkie Preview | 00:08:37 | |
In this short bonus edition we preview our forthcoming audio drama Selkie by Signe Maene. We talk to Signe herself and to Sophie Macnair who plays the selkie in our story. We also hear from John Spiers, the folk musician who performs the theme music for the drama. | |||
| 22 May 2020 | Selkie | 00:40:01 | |
Selkie is an original audio drama by Signe Maene. Selkies are mythical creatures from northern European folklore. Seals that can transform to human form by shedding their skin they are particularly prevalent in Scottish folklore . In our story, Andrew discovers a selkie whilst walking on the beach near his home. He immediately falls in love aiming to make the selkie his wife. | |||
| 29 May 2020 | Sound Design and Music for Audio Drama | 01:11:33 | |
In part 3 of our series on creating audio drama we discuss sound design and music with guests Hedley Knights from We Fix Space Junk, Daniel French from Fishbonius Sound Design and the Chronosphere Fiction Podcast, Richard Campbell from Red Valley, John Bartmann of the How I Make Music podcast and Chris Gregory of Alternative Stories and Fake Realities. | |||
| 02 Jun 2020 | Raven | 00:23:05 | |
This edition is called Raven. It features the short story "The Raven's Call" by Charis McRoberts and a preview of The Seeing Trees, our forthcoming audio drama which features a raven. This podcast also includes interviews with Charis McRoberts, Kaitlin Felix author of "The Seeing Trees" and Amy Forrest. | |||
| 05 Jun 2020 | The Seeing Trees | 00:34:00 | |
In the forests of Scandinavia a family is besieged by a malicious raven which watches and follows them everywhere they go. How will they escape from this curse and at what cost? The Seeing Trees is a dark nordic mystery with elements of violence, peril, horror, language and elements that some listeners may find disturbing. Please do not listen if you object to any of the above. Charlie Richards played Trygve Original music and soundscapes were by Chris Gregory The Seeing Trees was adapted from her original short story by Kaitlin Felix and Chris Gregory The presenter is Kelli Winkler You can find out more about Kaitlin Felix and read more of her work by visiting her website www.katifelix.com or following her on twitter where she posts as https://twitter.com/KatiGirl90 If you have enjoyed this edition and haven’t yet subscribed to the podcast you can do so in apple podcasts, spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Once you’ve subscribed you’ll have all future editions of Alternative Stories delivered to your podcast feed the moment they are released. If you would leave us a rating and review and perhaps recommend us to a friend we would be very grateful We have more drama coming soon with “The Lake Isle”, a psychological drama which examines the ways in which we communicate in the digital age, “The Bomb”, a sci fi drama by Emily Inkpen and a follow up to our drama “The Out-of-Towners Club” by Jackie Jorgenson and Mary MacDonald. We’ll also have more poetry from Ella Frears Angela Stoner and Lesley Hale in our Cornish Poets season.
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| 09 Jun 2020 | Ella Frears | 00:12:23 | |
In this edition we feature poems from Cornish Poet, Ella Frears. Ella is one of the most prominent young poets in Britain at this time with her collection "Shine Darling" attracting praise from many quarters including the Guardian Newspaper in its selection of the best recent poetry books. Readers are asked to note that this episode contains strong language and explicit content which some readers may find offensive. Please avoid if this is likely to be the case. | |||
| 12 Jun 2020 | The Lake Isle : Preview Edition | 00:17:05 | |
In this edition we preview our upcoming drama The Lake Isle with lead actor Kelsey Griffin. We also look ahead to another drama production, a sequel to our 2019 Christmas production, The Out of Towners Club written by Jackie Jorgenson and Mary McDonald. | |||
| 16 Jun 2020 | The Lake Isle | 00:44:12 | |
A psychological drama in which Kirsty Monroe, a busy young executive in London struggles to maintain a relationship with her younger sister whilst holding down a difficult job. When Helena disappears Kirsty must track her down and try to patch up their failing family. Kelsey Griffin as Kirsty Monroe The Lake Isle is written by Chris Gregory and Clarke Wainikka with script review by Sophie MacNair and Kelsey Griffin | |||
| 19 Jun 2020 | Small Island : An Interview with actress Amy Forrest | 00:12:42 | |
The National Theatre stage production of Small Island by Andrea Levy will be available to watch worldwide on the NT At Home YouTube channel from 7PM on Thursday 18th June for a week. Amy Forrest who has appeared in recent episodes of this podcast was part of the cast playing the role of Mrs Ryder and in this short edition she discusses the importance of the play, how she was cast in it and the importance of the arts during the coronavirus crisis. | |||
| 26 Jun 2020 | Dust : Poems by Lesley Hale | 00:08:13 | |
In part 4 of our short series on women poets from Cornwall we feature three poems from performance poet Lesley Hale. | |||
| 03 Jul 2020 | Out of Towners : An Audio Drama | 00:29:21 | |
Allison and Jenny have been together for 6 months but Jenny is falling out of love with New York City. Can their relationship survive if she moves away from the city? | |||
| 07 Jul 2020 | Dragon Cloak : Poems by Angela Stoner | 00:10:22 | |
Dragon Cloak and other poems by Angela Stoner is the fifth and last in our series of podcasts featuring the work of women poets from Cornwall. Created initially to oversee a major collection of women’s literature now placed on permanent loan to the University of Exeter, the Hypatia Trust has extended its interests to a wide and international range of educational engagements and partnerships. Important to the Trust’s activities has been the will to make available – through research, publication and exhibition – the worthwhile achievements of women, so often overlooked, and even suppressed in written histories. Its educational activities focus on issues that affect women in families, community and society, and on the continuing need for documentation and support to their concerns. | |||
| 10 Jul 2020 | Through The Trees Part 1 | 00:18:59 | |
Through the trees is an anthology about trees and woodlands, their folklore and mythology. Dealing with the subjects of transformation and change into and from trees our writers use poetry and monologue to tell their stories inspired by folk and fairy stories, classical mythology and lived experience. | |||
| 17 Jul 2020 | Through The Trees Part 2 | 00:21:30 | |
Through the trees is an anthology about trees and woodlands, their folklore and mythology. Dealing with the subjects of transformation and change into and from trees our writers use poetry and monologue to tell their stories inspired by folk and fairy stories, classical mythology and lived experience. | |||
| 21 Jul 2020 | The Bomb : An interview with author Emily Inkpen | 00:13:03 | |
In this edition we bring you an interview with Emily Inkpen, the author of our forthcoming science fiction audio drama The Bomb. We also have previews from the drama and a look forward to some other upcoming content. | |||
| 24 Jul 2020 | Mother of Floods | 00:12:18 | |
In the edition we review the new novel, "Mother of Floods" by Madeleine F White and bring you an interview with the author. We have excerpts from the novel read by Madeleine herself and we look at her plans for a sequel and other writing projects begun during lockdown. | |||
| 28 Jul 2020 | Letters Home : Poetry by Jennifer Wong | 00:21:28 | |
Jennifer Wong is a poet living and working in London and originally from Hong Kong. Her poems deal with the idea of life in a city and culture very different from our own. As well as her poems, in this podcast Jenny offers insight into her writing process and provides background to the 5 poems we feature.
All poems are written and performed by Jennifer Wong | |||
| 31 Jul 2020 | The Bomb : An Audio Drama | 00:21:47 | |
Dex Industries' top scientist has developed a new weapon and it's about to be tested but how devastating will the new bomb be? The Bomb is a prequel to The Blood Road series of novels by Emily Inkpen | |||
| 04 Aug 2020 | Undertow by Nicholas John | 00:16:12 | |
Undertow is a short story by Nicholas John inspired by and featuring music from British acoustic duo Show of Hands. Publishing Copyright on the song Undertow: (Steve Knightley/MCPS Ltd) | |||
| 07 Aug 2020 | Out of the Darkness: An Audio Drama | 00:34:27 | |
As lockdown eases in London a group of friends decide to meet up for the first time in three months. As they travel they reflect on what lockdown meant to them. This is a collaborative audio drama project with some of our actors writing and performing their own parts in the production. | |||
| 04 Sep 2020 | Bleach : Poems by Phoebe Stuckes | 00:14:30 | |
Phoebe Stuckes is a poet living and working in London. Her new collection Platinum Blonde is published this week by Bloodaxe Books. We bring you 5 poems from the collection and an interview and thoughts on the poems from Phoebe herself. | |||