The Prickwillow Papers

The Prickwillow Papers

Sylda, a young half-elf, has just graduated from the College of Mages. And, joy of joys, she has also moved back in with her parents. Stuck in a dead-end town with no idea what to do, she begins writing a diary, hoping something interesting will happen. And, as luck would have it, something interesting DOES happen... 'The Prickwillow Papers' is a Snazzy Tapir Production.

Episodes

November 12, 2018 31 secs

The Prickwillow Papers...

...coming soon to a podcatcher near you.

Written and produced by Maddy Searle for Snazzy Tapir Productions

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Sylda has just graduated from the Hearthford College of Mages, and is freaking out about her future. But that will soon be the least of her worries, as she is about to meet a mysterious new companion... 

Contains strong language. 

Transcript available here

Written, produced and performed by Maddy Searle. 

Find us on Twitter @PrickwillowPod and @SnazzyTapir.

You can also find us on Facebook @snazzytapir and at our website

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January 14, 2019 11 mins

Sylda is getting used to her grumpy new roommate, Squirm, and is trying to keep her entertained. But Squirm wants to get her powers back, and thinks Sylda may be able to help. 

Contains strong language. 

Transcript available here.

Written, produced and performed by Maddy Searle. 

Find us on Twitter @PrickwillowPod and @SnazzyTapir

You can also find us on Facebook @snazzytapir and on our website

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February 11, 2019 11 mins

Squirm takes Sylda on their first proper trip, to meet the reclusive Trove. But on the way, a fungus becomes an unexpected obstacle...

Contains strong language.

Transcript available here.

Written and produced by Maddy Searle. Performed by Maddy Searle and Lewis Robertson. 

Find us on Twitter @PrickwillowPod and @SnazzyTapir. You can also find us on Facebook @snazzytapir and at our website.

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March 11, 2019 12 mins

Sylda and Squirm have an audience with the Trove, but it doesn't go how either of them expected...

Contains strong language.

Transcript available here.

Written and produced by Maddy Searle. Performed by Maddy Searle and Lewis Robertson. 

Find us on Twitter @PrickwillowPod and @SnazzyTapir. You can also find us on Facebook at @snazzytapir and at our website.

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April 8, 2019 11 mins

Sylda and Squirm travel to the city of Vottun on a dangerous errand for the Trove…

Contains strong language.

Transcript available here.

Written, produced and performed by Maddy Searle.

Find us on Twitter @PrickwillowPod and @SnazzyTapir. You can also find us on Facebook  at @snazzytapir and at our website.

Support the show on Patreon and Ko-fi, and buy Prickwillow merch at TeePublic.

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May 13, 2019 15 mins

Sylda and Squirm explore the vaults below the Bureau of Magical Affairs in search of a magical artefact, and meet a new friend along the way.

Contains strong language.

Transcript available here.

Written and produced by Maddy Searle. Performed by Maddy Searle and David Pellow, with recording by David Devereux.

Find us on Twitter @PrickwillowPod and @SnazzyTapir. You can also find us on Facebook  at @snazzytapir and at our website.

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May 20, 2019 7 mins

Find out more about the shows taking part in #MCMComicCasts at bit.ly/MCMComicCasts

Find out more about The Prickwillow Papers at snazzytapir.wordpress.com

 

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June 17, 2019 10 mins

The duo return to the Trove’s tree to fulfil his request, but what are his motives?

Contains strong language, violence and injury. 

Transcript available here.

Written and produced by Maddy Searle. Performed by Maddy Searle and Lewis Robertson.  

Find us on Twitter @PrickwillowPod and @SnazzyTapir. You can also find us on Facebook  at @snazzytapir and at our website.

Support the show on Patreon and Ko-fi, and buy Prickwillow merch a...

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July 15, 2019 10 mins

Sylda and Squirm continue their quest in a seaside village, where they meet a selkie and her wife.

Contains strong language.

Transcript available here.

Written and produced by Maddy Searle. Performed by Maddy Searle, Charlotte Ryder and Beth Eyre. Additional recording by David Devereux and Zachary Fortais-Gomm.   

Find us on Twitter @PrickwillowPod and @SnazzyTapir. You can also find us on Facebook  at @snazzytapir and at our websi...

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August 19, 2019 12 mins

Sylda wants Squirm to tell her everything about her past, but they are rudely interrupted.

Contains strong language, gunshots and violence.

Transcript available here.

Written and produced by Maddy Searle. Performed by Maddy Searle, Lewis Robertson and David Devereux. Additional recording by David Devereux.    

Find us on Twitter @PrickwillowPod and @SnazzyTapir. You can also find us on Facebook  at @snazzytapir and at our website.

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September 16, 2019 15 mins

Squirm tells all, and Sylda speaks her mind. Will Squirm get her powers back after all?

Contains strong language.

Transcript available here.

Written, produced and performed by Maddy Searle.

Find us on Twitter @PrickwillowPod and @SnazzyTapir. You can also find us on Facebook  at @snazzytapir and at our website.

The Prickwillow Papers will be at PodTales on 20th October 2019!

Support the show on Patreon and Ko-fi, and buy Prickwillo...

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Sylda is studying hard for her final assessment, and Squirm is coerced into writing a diary. 

This episode was part of the Showcase Session at the London Podcast Festival Presents... Audio Drama. It was recorded live at King's Place on 30 November 2019. 

The event was hosted by Tin Can Audio and the other amazing shows performing as part of the showcase were The Pilgrimage Saga, Mija, and The Orphans

Contains strong language.

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August 18, 2021 81 mins

Today, we're introducing the very first episode of Realms of Peril and Glory, an all new actual play podcast. Each season of Realms of Peril and Glory is a new story told collaboratively at the table. 

You can find and listen to Realms of Peril and Glory anywhere you listen to podcasts, or you can follow this link to find out more: http://www.LightandTragic.com/Prickwillow 

Transcript: https://bit.ly/2VTXZfm 

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September 5, 2021 44 secs

The Prickwillow Papers is a comedy-fantasy audio drama about a young half-elf graduate called Sylda, and her extremely rude and grumpy fay "friend" Squirm. You can listen to the entirety of Season 1 now, wherever you get your podcasts! 

The Prickwillow Papers is a Snazzy Tapir Production, created by Maddy Searle. 

Find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or at our website

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