Coffee Pod|cast
Join Ali and Emma as they listen to and then chat about a short-short story over their morning coffee.
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December 15, 2019 • 11 mins
Love in a feed store lost in down the rabbit-hole of time. In their final episode, Ali and Emma return to one of their favourite authors, Jon Steiner to discuss 'Liebostod' narrated by Joel Horwood. Leave your feedback on this episode or on the series generally at the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page.
'Liebestod' is published in Jon Steiner's debut collection, The Last Wilkie's and other stories (Spineless Wonders, 2016).
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December 9, 2019 • 13 mins
An evocative piece which stretches the imagination. In this episode, Ali and Emma discuss Tess Ridgway's 'It Stretches Our Shape' narrated by Sydney actor, Anni Finsterer. Let us know what you think, leave a comment of the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page.
'It Stretches Our Shape' is published in Shuffle an anthology of microlit edited by Cassandra Atherton.
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Tess Ridgway is currently completing a Masters of Researc...
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November 16, 2019 • 17 mins
This disturbing episode carries a domestic violence content warning. Ali and Emma discuss Susan McCreery's microfiction, 'Disturbance' narrated by Sydney actor, Alex Neal. Join the discussion about the role that literature can play in depicting this pressing social issue on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page.
'Disturbance' is published in Loopholes by Susan McCreery.
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Her poetry collection, Waiting for the Southe...
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October 27, 2019 • 9 mins
Older women drinking sherry and behaving badly at funerals, weddings, parties, anything. In this episode, Ali and Emma discuss Elizabeth Hodgins' 'Timeless Crones' narrated by Ella Watson-Russell. They ask if you have any thoughts on some of the common tropes used to portray older women in mythology through to popular culture. Join the discussion on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page.
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October 13, 2019 • 16 mins
A surrealist microstory which is either a horror story about animal cruelty, the nightmarish abuse of a stuffed toy or just a typical breakfast in a long-term relationship. You be the judge of Lou Swinn's 'Particles In My Body' narrated by Eleni Schumacher. Let Ali and Emma know what you think, drop by the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page.
'Particles In My Body' is published in the anthology, Escape edited by Bronwyn Mehan
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September 29, 2019 • 9 mins
Is he over his time here? Is he stuck in time? What happened in the life of this avid cyclist? What happened to the light? And why did Ali's feet suddenly start growing? In this episode of Coffee Pod|cast, Ali and Emma have a go at joining the dots in this short but deep microlit by Kim Waters, read by Eleni Schumacher. Let them know what you thought of Over Time on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page.
'Over Time' is published in th...
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September 16, 2019 • 10 mins
Sydney author, Julie Chevalier gender flips the breast screening scenario in this microlit narrated by Lauren Hamilton Neill. Ali and Emma chat about 'PenisScreen' mulling over the question of whether reversals of this kind help to educate as well as entertain. Join the conversation on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page
'PenisScreen' was first performed as part of the Little Fictions' show, Vaginal Spray, feminist stories at Knox S...
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September 1, 2019 • 11 mins
A dark, psychological thriller or a poignant story of loss and resignation? Ali and Emma discuss 'Rescued' by Richard Holt read by Pam Nemeny.
'Rescued' is published in What You Might Find, a collection of short stories and microfiction by Richard Holt.
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RICHARD HOLT is a writer and artist from Melbourne. He produces text-based videos, artworks and interactive text-based installations for public spaces, and was c...
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August 11, 2019 • 9 mins
When the personal is political. Ali and Emma discuss the impact of the marriage equality legislation on a lesbian couple in Jenni Nixon's 'Proposal' performed by Lauren Hamilton Neill.
'Proposal' is published in Flashing The Square an anthology of microfiction and prose poems.
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JENNI NIXON is a widely published poet: café boogie and agenda! and included in many anthologies and journals ? recently southerly and ov...
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August 4, 2019 • 8 mins
'It happens everyday and yet it is so profound.' In this episode, Ali and Emma discuss the marvel of birth and the magic of microliterature which shows us a world in so few words. Listen to Eleni Schumacher reading Christine Howe's 'Sea Womb' and join the discussion on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page.
'Sea Womb' is published in the microlit anthology, Shuffle edited by Cassandra Atherton.
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CHRISTINE HOWE is a w...
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July 21, 2019 • 13 mins
Do organised crime syndicates serve decent carrot cake at their planning meetings? Ali and Emma discuss Jon Steiner's satirical 'Morning Meeting' performed by Ella Watson-Russell. Includes a great creative writing exercise to try. Let us know what you think of this episode on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page.
'Morning Meeting' is published in Jon Steiner's debut collection, The Last Wilkie's and other stories. Watch the book trai...
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July 7, 2019 • 11 mins
The story of the opera singer who developed a hearing impairment. In this episode, Ali and Emma discuss Anna Spargo-Ryan's moving piece, 'Menieres' narrated by Anni Finsterer. Got a story to share about hearing damage? Join the discussion on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page.
'Menieres' is published in Shuffle an anthology of microlit edited by Cassandra Atherton.
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ANNA SPARGO-RYAN is the Melbourne-based author o...
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June 23, 2019 • 12 mins
How the seemingly insignificant landmarks can spark powerful memories. In this episode, our caffeine-feulled literary podsters discuss Jill Jones' microlit, 'All That Shudder' narrated by Anni Finsterer. Is the dawn non-binary? Join the discussion on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page.
'All That Shudder' by Jill Jones is published by Spineless Wonders in the microlit anthology, Shuffle edited by Cassandra Atherton.
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June 9, 2019 • 12 mins
In this episode, Ali and Emma discuss Deborah Van Heerkeren's 'Time of Death' narrated by Eleni Schumacher. Join the discussion about this poignant microfiction on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page.
'Time Of Death' is published in the Time anthology edited by Cassandra Atherton.
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Deborah Van Heekeren was born in Sydney and moved to Maitland from the Central Coast in 2013. Recently retired from her academic career...
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May 26, 2019 • 14 mins
There's more on the blink than a car engine beneath the scorching outback Australian sun in Susan McCreery's 'Breakdown'. Ali and Emma share a coffee break while listening to actor Mark Dessiax reading 'Breakdown' and follow up with a wide-ranging discussion which looks at the many layers of this short short fiction. Join the conversation on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page, here.
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May 12, 2019 • 13 mins
Ever found yourself dregging on a bus on the way to work, fantasising about fries and pondering the metaphysics of seat allocation? Is there a word for mirroring manspreading behaviour? Is dregging even a thing? Find out the answers to these and other off-beat questions mulled over by Ali and Emma as they listen to Harriet McInerney's 'Average Morning' read by Joel Horwood.
'Average Morning' was first performed at 'Humans of Parra...
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May 2, 2019 • 13 mins
Finding the sublime in the suburbs, this performance piece from Papua New Guinean-Australian writer, Alana Hicks has our two hosts in awe. Ali and Emma chat about the pastiche of images Hicks writes about in 'Movements' and they wonder whether you think it ends on a pessimistic note or not. Join the discussion on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page.
'Movements' by Alana Hicks is published in Flashing The Square
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April 14, 2019 • 6 mins
She frets about droughts and flooding rains, about pressure system's and cold fronts - it's in her genes, it seems. Take a listen to Mark Smith's 'The Meteorologist's Daughter' and find out what our podcast hosts, Ali and Emma have to say about this emotionally-charged piece of microlit.
'The Meteorologist's Daughter' is published in the microlit anthology, Flashing The Square.
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Mark Smith lives on Victoria’s Sur...
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March 31, 2019 • 10 mins
Ever wished you could be put on ice? In this episode, Ali and Emma discuss Sigley Hood's surreal microlit, 'Ice Cube' in which a woman finds herself literally frozen out by her family. Or is it she who is giving her husband and kids the cold shoulder? Listen to Eleni Schumacher's narration and decide for yourself. Join the discussion on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page.
'Ice Cube' is published in the Spineless Wonders' anthology,...
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March 17, 2019 • 11 mins
It's common to build a picture in our minds about new neighbours based on the sounds that come through the walls - but what if this eavesdropping becomes the stuff of vivid sexual fantasy? In this episode, Ali and Emma discuss a variety of reactions to noisy neighbours when they listen to Paulette Smythe's 'When B Moved In' narrated by Alex Neal.
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PAULETTE SMYTHE lives in Melbourne where she teaches English to mig...
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