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Imaginary Advice

117 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 173 ratings

A miscellany of stories, presented by Ross Sutherland.

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Episodes

17 Six House Parties

August 18, 2015 14:53 - 17 minutes - 20.8 MB

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

16 In the Beginning

July 28, 2015 14:30 - 42 minutes - 49.2 MB

(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/

15 The Underground Kingdom

July 07, 2015 12:03 - 8 minutes - 7.43 MB

Ross Sutherland visits the secret tunnels that run under Disneyworld.

14 My Belated Review of "The Matrix: Reloaded"

June 15, 2015 11:46 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MB

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.

13 The Black Album By Jay-Z (remixed as a short story)

May 30, 2015 12:25 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

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.

12 The Night Before The Battle Of The Bands

April 15, 2015 12:10 - 15 minutes - 21.7 MB

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".

11 Answer In The Form Of A Question

March 30, 2015 23:16 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MB

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

10 Fake Penis Memory Implants

March 09, 2015 16:26 - 19 minutes - 26.2 MB

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

9 Are You A Member Of Wash Club?

February 18, 2015 12:40 - 10 minutes - 15.5 MB

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

8 Welcome to the Big House

February 09, 2015 14:23 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MB

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

7 All Outcomes Are Positive, Even If Not Desired (Found Text Special)

January 24, 2015 18:43 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

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.

6 "Episode One"

January 14, 2015 15:55 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MB

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

5 Twas The Nightmare Before CROM

December 22, 2014 19:05 - 10 minutes - 9.62 MB

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

4 Bart Simpson Carnival Balloon

December 12, 2014 13:56 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MB

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

3 A Doctor With A Gun Heals Parts Other Doctors Cannot Reach

November 28, 2014 14:03 - 19 minutes - 27 MB

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

2 Wee City Of Porcelain, Poll-Tax, Kestrels, And Billy Bragg Cassettes

November 13, 2014 21:55 - 11 minutes - 16.3 MB

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

1 Crying At The Back Of An Ed Byrne Show

October 26, 2014 18:07 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MB

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

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In the Beginning
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