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Ross Sutherland interviews prop artist Graham Owens, the “true” author of the famous manuscript prop used in Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining. (Part 2 of 3) Featuring music from Jeremy Warmsley (www.jeremywarmsley.com)

Ross Sutherland interviews prop artist Graham Owens, the “true” author of the famous manuscript prop used in Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining. (Part 3 of 3) Featuring music from Jeremy Warmsley (www.jeremywarmsley.com) To support Imaginary Advice: https://www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland

Ross Sutherland presents an audio adaptation of Joel Stickley's anti-writing manual, "100 Ways to Write Badly Well". Episode written by Joel Stickley. Produced by Ross Sutherland. Performed by Joel Stickley and Ross Sutherland with additional voice acting by Lizzy Dening. Score includes pieces by Jeremy Warmsley, as well as music licensed through melodyloops.com Patreon supporters will receive a free e-book copy of Joel's "100 Ways to Write Badly Well". Also, $5+ supporters will receive access to the new bonus podcast, Imaginary Reprise. For more, goto www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland

Imaginary Advice is going on a short break! The hiatus is probably going to last around six months, but after that, IA will be back, bigger and better than before. All Patreon payments are paused (I'll give plenty of notice before unpausing). You can still access the bonus material during the break. If you're a new listener, and would like to donate some money towards the show during the break, you can buy me a coffee here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/imaginaryadvice Or alternatively, you can send money direct to my Paypal: "rossgsutherland@yahoo.com" I can't wait to be back posting on this channel again. Take care -Ross

Imaginary Advice returns for a brand new season, starting 1st February 2022.

Imaginary Advice returns from hiatus! The new season begins with a procedurally-generated heist story. Part One of Three. Want to help keep the podcast going? For more info goto www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland www.imaginaryadvice.com

The new IA miniseries "Wiki-Heist" continues (part 2 of 3). Having recruited his crew, Ross sets the heist in motion... Featuring music by Jeremy Warmsley. www.Jeremywarmsley.co, Want to help keep the podcast going? For more info goto www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland www.imaginaryadvice.com

The final act of IA's procedurally generated heist movie. Written and produced by Ross Sutherland. Original music by Jeremy Warmsley (www.jeremywarmsley.com) Support the show: www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland

Story by Tim Harding (@hotfingersclub). A Bed and Breakfast is terrorised by a flock of carnivorous starlings. Sound design by Ross Sutherland Additional music by Jeremy Warmsley (jeremywarmsley.com) NEW! IMAGINARY ADVICE CORPORATE LOGO TEESHIRTS: www.imaginaryadvice.com/merch Support the show: www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland www.buymeacoffee.com/imaginaryadvice

Ross Sutherland teaches an AI to do stand-up comedy (Repeat: first aired 2018.) $5+ Patreon supporters get access to the bonus podcast series, IMAGINARY REPRISE. For more info, goto www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland Alternatively, you can buy me a coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/imaginaryadvice

UNLOCKED! From the Patreon bonus podcast, an episode of Imaginary Reprise. Ross Sutherland talks with author Tim Clare about the story "S.E.I.N.F.E.L.D." from 2018. Tim's new book is in shops now: "Coward, Why We Get Nervous and What We Can Do About It." https://www.waterstones.com/book/coward/tim-clare/9781838853105 To hear the rest of this bonus series, become a Patreon supporter www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland

An attempt to combine two beloved forms of 80s story-media: the Talking Tape and the Choose Your Own Adventure Novel... BONUS TEXT ADVENTURE VERSION: https://imaginaryadvice.itch.io/you-are-ant Story written and produced by Ross Sutherland. Additional music by Jeremy Warmsley (jeremywarmsley.com) Imaginary Advice teeshirts and mugs now available at imaginaryadvice.com/merch IA is funded exclusively through Patreon. Supporting the show gets you access to a bonus monthly podcast, plus other perks. For more info goto www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland

A radio advice show takes a hostile caller. Story by Ross Sutherland Performed by Katie Bonna and Ross Sutherland Produced by Ross Sutherland Buy Imaginary Advice tee-shirts / mugs www.imaginaryadvice.com Join my Patreon for a monthly bonus podcast www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland Alternatively, buy me a coffee? www.buymeacoffee.com/imaginaryadvice

Full episode unlocked at www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland

Part one of an Agatha Christie-inspired murder mystery, set inside a butler academy. Written & Produced by Ross Sutherland Score includes music by Jeremy Warmsley (www.jeremywarsmley.com) Support the podcast: www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland www.buymeacoffee.com/imaginaryadvice

Basically a dance-music remix of last month’s episode. "Locked Room Mystery Side B" is set in the same country manor as Side A, but 76 years later, during a shitty rave. Written and produced by Ross Sutherland Additional music by Jeremy Warmsley (jeremywarmsley.com) Buy the Imaginary Advice Guided Writing Journal: www.imaginaryadvice.com/merch Support the show: www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland www.buymeacoffee.com/imaginaryadvice

A homage to the Giallo film genre, set within the True Crime podcasting scene. Story by Ross Sutherland Translated by Cristina Marras (cristinamarras.com) Performed by Cristina Marras and Ross Sutherland Additional voice acting by Andrea de’Cesco, Gianfranco Bitti, Fausta Laddomada Original music by Jeremy Warmsley (jeremywarmsley.com) Produced by Ross Sutherland Consider supporting Imaginary Advice! Make a monthly donation: www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland Make a one-off donation: buymeacoffee.com/imaginaryadvice To hear an English-subtitled version of this episode, subscribe to the Radio Atlas podcast. (radioatlas.org). RA episode released Oct 7th. For further listening on a similar theme, I recommend Cristina's story "Games We Play in the Dark": https://soundcloud.com/kommunic8/explorations-on-darkness-1-games-we-play-in-the-dark

Following the acquisitions director of an infinite library on their last day of work. Written by Nick Douglas (nickdouglas.me) Performed by Ross Sutherland Produced by Ross Sutherland Contains music by Jeremy Warmsley (jeremywarmsley.com) Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/rossgsutherland Or make a one-off donation: buymeacoffee.com/imaginaryadvice

In homage to the Charles Dickens ghost story, The Signalman, Ross Sutherland spends a night in one of the last working signal boxes in the UK. A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Radio 3 Written by Ross Sutherland Produced by Jack Howson and Joby Waldman Sound Design by Chris Watson and Steve Bond Contributor: Dave Beckett Support Imaginary Advice: www.Patreon.com/rossgsutherland Or make a one-off donation: www.buymeacoffee.com/imaginaryadvice

The final piece of music in this episode is "Bleaky Enchanting" by Jonnie Common from the Missing Episode soundtrack. For more of Jonnie's music go to: http://www.jonniecommon.com/ Thanks so much for listening to Imaginary Advice in 2022! To support the podcast during the hiatus, goto www.buymeacoffee.com/imaginaryadvice

Ross explores the connections between poetry and spellcasting. Nb. This episode was originally broadcast in 2018. To support the podcast, goto www.buymeacoffee.com/imaginaryadvice

Imaginary Advice is still on paternity leave! The podcast is scheduled to return with new episodes in early 2024. In the meantime, here's the first of two unlocked episodes from the IA Patreon... This episode: Ross Sutherland and special guest Angus Dunican discuss the story Exorcist Dave Stewart (Part 1). To listen to the original episode, click here: https://soundcloud.com/ross-sutherland/33-exorcist-dave-stewart-pt-1 Angus Dunican is a writer, actor & comic. For more on Angus, goto www.AngusDunican.com If you'd like to support the show in the meantime, you can still sign up to the Patreon (www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland) or make a one-off donation via www.buymeacoffee.com/imaginaryadvice

Imaginary Advice is still on paternity leave! The podcast is scheduled to return with new episodes in early 2024. In the meantime, here's the second of two unlocked episodes from the IA Patreon... This episode: Ross Sutherland and special guest Angus Dunican discuss the story Exorcist Dave Stewart (Part 2). To listen to the original episode, click here: https://soundcloud.com/ross-sutherland/34-exorcist-dave-stewart-pt-2 Angus Dunican is a writer, actor & comic. For more on Angus, goto www.AngusDunican.com If you'd like to support the show in the meantime, you can still sign up to the Patreon (www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland) or make a one-off donation via www.buymeacoffee.com/imaginaryadvice

A repeat of a past episode. Then again, as music. Part 1: Repeat After Me - audio essay by Ross sutherland Part 2: But Sometimes I Worry - music composed by Nathaniel Parks Recorded Nov 11th, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Baltimore Concert programme: https://bit.ly/3RTlP5p Video version: https://youtu.be/0Tt2JqBySE0?si=J7PR8tmd9yCYXTqn https://nathanielparksmusic.com/ https://www.imaginaryadvice.com/ NEW SEASON OF IMAGINARY ADVICE BEGINS JAN 8TH 2024

Content warning: discussion of cancer, infertility, pregnancy, assault, mental health. Returning from a year-long podcast break, Ross tells two true stories about losing the boundary between real-life and the imagination. Written and produced by Ross Sutherland Contains additional music by Jeremy Warmsley (www.jeremywarmsley.com) Support the podcast: www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland Or for a one-off donation: www.buymeacoffee.com/imaginaryadvice

Host Ross Sutherland tells the story of the worst job he was ever offered.

Did you know that hearing loss can cause hallucinations? No, neither did I. That is, until my son was born & I started hearing his cry coming out of air conditioning vents. The first part of this episode was originally broadcast on Radio 4's Short Cuts. It was produced by Eleanor McDowell for Falling Tree Productions. The rest of episode was written and produced by Ross Sutherland, with additional music by Jeremy Warmsley. OPERA TICKET LINK: https://bit.ly/GiantOpera Giant is playing at the Linbury Theatre from March 8th - 15th Support the podcast: www.Patreon.com/rossgsutherland Or, to give a one-off donation: www.buymeacoffee.com/imaginaryadvice

Host Ross Sutherland attempts to uncover the true story behind the film Braveheart.

Imaginary Advice celebrates its 100th episode with special guests Eric Molinsky, Avery Trufelman, Joe Dunthorne, Helen Zaltzman and Joseph Fink. Consider supporting the show: www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland Or, to make a one-off donation: www.buymeacoffee.com/imaginaryadvice

Bonus episode! Accompanying the 100th episode extravaganza, Imaginary Advice looks back over some highlights from the last 10 years. Support the pod: www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland Or, for a one-off donation go to: www.buymeacoffee.com/imaginaryadvice Selected clips: 37 Dear Chris (podcast title) 1 Crying at the back of an Ed Byrne Show (wardrobe) 23 Nice My Selector [returns throughout episode] 21 Gooey Soporific Blurg (Mystikal) 41 In Which I Confess to Many Murders (Octopus) 39 I Heart 1984 31 You Can’t Go Home Again (podcast party) 48 Naked People Have More Explaining to Do (Sport Chat) 49 Re: The Moon 56 HORSE FACTS 41 In Which I Confess to Many Murders 86 How to Write Badly Well (lose track mid-sentence) 64 Dream Your Way to a Happier You (froggy)

Ross Sutherland shares some reviews of made-up art, disseminated during the Liverpool Biennial. Also: a monologue by a haunted abstract painting.

The start of a new fiction miniseries, in which a man on drugs attempts to purchase a pig. Content warning: graphic death, ref to domestic violence, drug use Story written and produced by Ross Sutherland Contains samples from Hauntology by Meavy Boy (Free Music Archive) and When the World Goes Quiet pt.VI byRydox (Archive.org) Featuring additional music by Jeremy Warmsley (www.jeremywarmsley.com) Imaginary Advice is free to all listeners To support the future of the podcast: www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland www.buymeacoffee.com/imaginaryadvice

Ross Sutherland postpones christmas cheer to talk about two near-death experiences.

Part 2 of a new fiction miniseries, in which a man on drugs attempts to purchase a pig. Content warning: drug use, random violence, cannibalism Story written and produced by Ross Sutherland Contains samples from Hauntology by Meavy Boy (Free Music Archive) and When the World Goes Quiet pt.VI byRydox (Archive.org) Featuring additional music by Jeremy Warmsley (www.jeremywarmsley.com) Recorded at Backland Studios (backlandstudios.co.uk) Imaginary Advice is free to all listeners To support the future of the podcast: www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland www.buymeacoffee.com/imaginaryadvice

Ross Sutherland uses a dictionary to rewrite "Twas The Night Before Christmas"

Audio drama miniseries. A man on drugs attempts to purchase a pig. Part 3 of 5. Content warning: drug use, domestic abuse, missing parent, random violence, cannibalism Story written and produced by Ross Sutherland Contains samples from Hauntology by Meavy Boy (Free Music Archive) and When the World Goes Quiet pt.VI byRydox (Archive.org) Featuring additional music by Jeremy Warmsley (www.jeremywarmsley.com) Recorded at Backland Studios (backlandstudios.co.uk) Imaginary Advice is free to all listeners To support the future of the podcast: www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland www.buymeacoffee.com/imaginaryadvice

Ross Sutherland presents a monologue about a man trying to record a podcast. The Baldwin brothers feature heavily.

Fiction miniseries. Part 4 of 5. Mike's trip reaches its third and final phase. Content Warning: references to domestic violence, drug use Written and produced by Ross Sutherland Additional music by Jeremy Warmsley (www.jeremywarmsley.com) Contains samples from Hauntology by Meavy Boy and When the World Goes Quiet pt.VI byRydox Support the show on Patreon: www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland Or make a one-off donation: www.buymeacoffee.com/imaginaryadvice

Ross Sutherland presents a series of "found" poems. Contains text stolen from IMDB, the obituary pages, an old journal and Johnny Cash's audiobook of the Bible.

Fiction miniseries. Part 5 of 5. New years day: Mike sends out the old, brings in the new. Content Warning: references to domestic violence Written and produced by Ross Sutherland Additional music by Jeremy Warmsley (www.jeremywarmsley.com) Contains samples from Hauntology by Meavy Boy and When the World Goes Quiet pt.VI byRydox Buy the boxset on Bandcamp & receive a bonus "making of" episode: https://rosssutherland.bandcamp.com/album/third-phase Support the show on Patreon: www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland Or make a one-off donation: www.buymeacoffee.com/imaginaryadvice

Ross Sutherland tells a true story about teaching poetry in prison. Also: a children's poem about shoes.

TICKETS TO IMAGINARY ADVICE LIVE IN LONDON [OCT 9th]: https://www.outsavvy.com/event/22285/imaginary-advice-presents-the-rom-com-game-nightmare-mode __________________________________ "I hear Lazlo's on tonight..." A legendary stand-up returns to the clubs. And he's brought oblivion with him. Story by Angus Dunican (www.angusdunican.com) Performed & Produced by Angus Dunican for Imaginary Advice Vox Pops: Holly Hall, Chazz Redhead, Abigoliah Schaumaun Introduction by Ross Sutherland Inspired by The Manhattan Bee Testimonials by Sebastian Baczkiewicz & the 1961 Top Cat episode, "The Violin Player". "A Dagger in Its Hand" is a brand new story, commissioned by Imaginary Advice for the podcast. To support the show, goto www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland Or make a one-off donation to www.buymeacoffee.com/imaginaryadvice

Ross Sutherland tells the story of how he invented a secret society by accident.

Part 1 of 2. Well, somebody's going through a window. A whydunnit set at a British "sex resort". Written, performed & produced by Ross Sutherland. Support the show: www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland Or, make a one-off donation to the show via www.buymeacoffee.com/imaginaryadvice Recommend a podcast festival to me! Email: rossgsutherland@yahoo.com Insta/Twitter: @rossgsutherland

Ross Sutherland presents two pieces of science-fiction: poem "The Circus" and short-story "The Hand".

Part 2 of 2. Well, somebody's going through a window. A whydunnit set at a British "sex resort". Written, performed & produced by Ross Sutherland. Support the show: www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland Or make a one-off donation to the show via www.buymeacoffee.com/imaginaryadvice

After all these years, we finally get to see the “good ending” of the 1993 SNES classic A Christmas Carol Written, produced and performed by Ross Sutherland. Support the show: Become a patreon & get access to my bonus podcast series: www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland Or make a one-off donation via www.buymeacoffee.com/imaginaryadvice Cover image sprite by James Biddulph www.Jamogames.com Music: Theme to “Strangeloop” by Chris Blackwell “The Dungeon” by Anthony Lees from The Last Ninja “Intro” by Reyn Ouwehand from The Last Ninja 3 “Earth” by Reyn Ouwehand from The Last Ninja 3 Also contains “The Cult”, “The Tomb” and “The Sanitarium” from the album Spooktacular Halloween Chiptunes by Goatthrone Audio

Ross Sutherland tells the story of watching an IBM supercomputer compete on Jeopardy.

Ross Sutherland presents a story about a whole lot of bodies in a very small town. Originally written to accompany the new Summer Camp album, "Bad Love".

A special episode from the upcoming season of UnReality, by Talia Augustidis. Subscribe to UnReality: https://audioboom.com/channels/5093481-unreality Listen to Talia's 2024 documentary, Dead Ends https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001rgzz Imaginary Advice returns on Feb 10th 2025.

Don't call it a relapse: Imaginary Advice returns for 2025. Featuring four short pieces written and produced by Ross Sutherland. Also featuring the voice of Emma Spearing and Angus Dunican. Support the show: www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland Alternatively make a one-off donation: www.buymeacoffee.com/imaginaryadvice www.imaginaryadvice.com

Ross Sutherland remixes Jay-Z acapellas into a brand new short story. Lost inside the Tate Modern, a nine year old boy uses The Black Album as an audio-guide to try and understand the art.

Once upon a time, Ross Sutherland was sent to review the second Matrix film for a UK magazine. That night turned out to be the most embarrassing night of his life. Consequently, the review was never written. Now, twelve years later, Ross is finally turning it in.

Ross Sutherland visits the secret tunnels that run under Disneyworld.

(Story starts at 7min mark) A love story told through the eyes of an astronomer. What use is Carl Sagan to a man about to lose his family forever? Originally commissioned by the London Science Museum. Written and presented by Ross Sutherland. To support the podcast & learn more about the show, goto http://imaginaryadvice.tumblr.com/

Ross Sutherland takes you through six house parties. To support the podcast, go to imaginaryadvice.tumblr.com

Ross Sutherland explains the background to a new poetry project that uses the mp3 shuffle function to create an endlessly regenerating poem. Download the album for free at https://rosssutherland.bandcamp.com/

Ross Sutherland spends National Poetry Day mashing keyboards with a class of seven-year olds

Ross Sutherland remixes an episode of Radio 4's 'The Today Programme' into poetry. Also: the least inspired DJ set of all time.

Celebrating the first birthday of Imaginary Advice, Ross Sutherland leaves the comfort of his wardrobe and takes a walk into Peterborough, in the hope that an episode will just "happen" along the way. Also featuring the Grammy nominated rapper, Mystikal.

Ross Sutherland reveals a brand new zodiac based on the videogame Street Fighter 2. Visit the Penned in the Margins website to download a book of all twelve sonnets for free: http://www.pennedinthemargins.co.uk/index.php/2011/10/hyakuretsu-kyaku/ You can now support Imaginary Advice through Patreon. Pledge a small monthly donation to keep the podcast going: https://www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland

Ross Sutherland presents a love story between a DJ and his number one fan. Support the podcast though Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland For more info on Ross' upcoming theatre tour: http://www.showandtelluk.com/event/standby-for-tape-back-up-tour-2016/

Ross Sutherland explores the consequences of repeating ourselves. With readings from Ryan Wan Winkle and Janice Acquah. Support the podcast through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland Listen to the Joe Muggs remix of last week's episode: https://www.mixcloud.com/NTSRadio/love-drain-22nd-february-2016/

Ross Sutherland talks about dreams and the things they fail to teach us. Consider supporting the podcast through Patreon! It'll help keep this going: https://www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland This year, we're releasing a film adaptation of our "Wash Club" episode! For more infomation: http://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/washclub

Ross Sutherland mashes together the themes of two previous episodes, creating a brand new story about a dystopian theme park. Support the podcast through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland More info on supporting the podcast at http://imaginaryadvice.tumblr.com

A short extract from Ross McCleary's new book, available to order from Maudlin House in July. Use the code ARTIST20 for a 20% discount on the book. To stream Ross Sutherland's film for free, go to: standbyfortapebackup.com More information on Ross' palindromic play, Party Trap, at: http://www.showandtelluk.com/event/party-trap/ To support the podcast, go to www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland to pledge a small monthly donation.

Ross Sutherland talks about using Hitler to win arguments. To support the podcast, go to https://www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland to pledge a small monthly donation.

Ross Sutherland tells the story of his time working in a casino. Support the podcast through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland Come watch my new palindromic play, PARTY TRAP at Shoreditch Town Hall: http://shoreditchtownhall.com/theatre-performance/whats-on/event/ross-sutherland-party-trap

This month, in a crossover with the One Track Minds podcast, Ross discusses his favourite song of all time. Recorded live at the Tabernacle in October 2016. For more about One Track Minds, goto http://www.onetrackminds.uk/

For a special second birthday episode, Ross Sutherland records a correspondence with poet Aaron Kent. Having stopped writing poetry in recent years, Ross tries to use the space to revisit his love of verse. Ross tries to investigate why he wrote and also come to terms with why he stopped. Support the podcast through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland Listen to all of Aaron's interviews: poeticinterviews.wordpress.com

Ross Sutherland rewrites Jerusalem, in collaboration with Golden Age of Steam and composer Matthew Kaner. Listen to the full BBC episode here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04lkxh6 Support Imaginary Advice through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland New podcast website! For films, books and extra episodes: https://www.imaginaryadvice.com/

An exorcist faces the toughest case of his career in a new story by Ross Sutherland (part 1 of 2). Support the podcast through Patreon! Donate $5 or more and receive a secret bonus episode. www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland Visit the website for more info on the podcast: https://www.imaginaryadvice.com/

An exorcist faces the toughest case of his career in a new story by Ross Sutherland (part 2 of 2)

Ross Sutherland tells the story of the time he accidentally became a storyline in a UK wrestling promotion. Originally broadcast on Radio 4's Short Cuts for Falling Tree productions.

Ross Sutherland explores the relationship between science and storytelling. Contains the poem 'Experiment To Determine the Existence of Love' and a new TV show pitch for Dr Brian Cox. I really want Imaginary Advice to continue, but to do so, I need your help! To donate to the show, visit https://www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland

After 36 episodes, the podcast finally gets around to offering some advice. Featuring guest writer Chris Hicks (McSweeneys)

Ross talks to author Tim Clare about how storytelling can be used in the face of nihilism. Meanwhile, Mystery Inc ends up trapped inside an HP Lovecraft story. To support the podcast through Patreon, goto https://www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland

Ross exploits feelings of nostalgia with a poorly remembered celebration of the year 1984. Afterwards, he reads a depressing children's story about a boy who can look 180 degrees behind him.

Ross takes author Joe Dunthorne to a casino. Support the Imaginary Advice podcast through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland For more info, go to www.imaginaryadvice.com

In place of a regular episode, Ross presents five new poems. Discover the rich history of blue rectangles, take an octopus onto the streets of Cambridge, write a love letter to a telepath, all the while becoming an accessory to a series of (grossly under-appreciated) murders.

For the third birthday of Imaginary Advice, Ross Sutherland presents a commentary track for his BBC2 TV programme, Missing Episode. Watch the programme on iPlayer (throughout October 2017) https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b098tcwd/performance-live-missing-episode After that, you can find the film at www.imaginaryadvice.com

Special announcement! I'll be doing a live show at Battersea Art Centre on Tuesday 7th November. For more details, check the Imaginary Advice Facebook group, or go to www.bac.org.uk

Ross presents a special ghost story for Halloween: a young priest discovers the true relationship between Art and the Devil. NB. This story is a follow-up to 'Exorcist Dave Stewart" (episode 33/34). You don't have to listen to that episode first. However, if you enjoy this one, make sure you check the other too. Tickets to the Imaginary Advice Live Show in London: https://www.bac.org.uk/content/44239/whats_on/whats_on/shows/imaginary_advice_live Support the podcast through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland

A special live edition of the podcast, recorded at Battersea Art Centre on 7th November 2017. Ross Sutherland talks about real versus imaginary versions of DJ Steve Lamacq. Born with no sense of smell, Chris Hicks talks about the bizarreness of perfume adverts. Joe Dunthorne presents a short-story written as a collection of authors' biographical notes. Please support the podcast through Patreon! Help me break even on this thing. https://www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland

Ross Sutherland tries to train a neural net to do stand-up comedy. To support the podcast through Patreon, goto: https://www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland

Ross Sutherland explores the relationship between cinema, poetry and magic.

Ross Sutherland tries to expunge a bad memory by rewriting it over and over.

Ross presents four love poems. Poems are "Here", "Nude", "Things To Do Before You Finally Leave Town" and "The End of our Marriage". Also includes a special intermission on sport. Consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland

(Repeat episode) A rivalry, told across six fancy dress parties.

(Repeat) A man who spends his entire life trying to make a single podcast episode about the Baldwin brothers.

(Repeat)A love story on the dancefloor. Remixed for 2018!

Ross tries to get people to look at the moon. Part one: an essay on the the moon's special place in poetry. Part two: a school tries to stop its werewolf problem before it begins. Part three: a story of teenage wasters, told using one vowel only. Support the show through Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland

Featuring guest John Osborne. Ross and John retell the making of Four Weddings and a Funeral, in wildly conflicting styles. Thanks for listening! To support Imaginary Advice on Patreon, goto: https://www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland

Ross presents two stories on the afterlife: 1/ Hollywood Forever. Ross investigates the resting place of forgotten actors at London’s Cinema Museum (Originally broadcast on Radio 4’s Short Cuts programme). 2/ Please Hold: a short story about a life on the line. To help keep Imaginary Advice going, please goto www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland

Ross finds something in an old box of cassette tapes, and sets out to finish a story he started a long long time ago. Imaginary Advice needs your help! To support the show on Patreon, goto: www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland

Ross explores the craft of storytelling in the British professional wrestling scene. (Originally broadcast on Radio 4. Produced by Eleanor McDowell for Falling Tree productions)

Two people putting their faith in music: Part One: Ross resurrects an old writing exercise to find his way out of writer's block, assisted by Magic 105.4. Part Two: a hapless artist moves to the Appalachian mountains to DJ for bears. If you'd like to support Imaginary Advice, consider giving a small monthly donation: www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland

Ross Sutherland shares the same name as a Scottish Rugby team. If he searches for his name on Twitter, he tends to find a bunch of teenagers talking about murdering him at the weekend. Taken from a live show in Colchester Essex, December '18. Support the show on Patreon: www.Patreon.com/rossgsutherland

Wouldn't it be great if you could listen to podcasts ALL THE TIME FOREVER AND EVER? If you'd like to support Imaginary Advice, goto www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland Show website: www.imaginaryadvice.com

Part one: Ross tries to re-establish his home town as the most haunted village in England (originally broadcast on Short Cuts, Radio 4) Part two: Ross explains the plot of Lovejoy Part three: Ross explores the phenomenon of "set-jetting" Part four: a ghost tour of Peterborough, voted worst place to live in England in 2019 To support the podcast, please visit: www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland