The Tiny Bookcase
281 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago -The Tiny Bookcase is a short story writing and interview podcast. In each episode, our hosts (Nico & Ben) and the guest write a story using a shared prompt then read it for their own entertainment, and hopefully yours! Support the podcast on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase?fan_landing=true
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S3 E3: Stories with Simon Bestwick (Beneath The Crust)
July 12, 2021 05:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBBen and Nico call for aid once more, and the powerfully prolific Simon Bestwick is there to answer. The man has written their combined weight in stories, so let's see what he can do with the prompt "Beneath the Crust". Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
#32: Beneath The Crust with Simon Bestwick
July 12, 2021 05:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBBen and Nico call for aid once more, and the powerfully prolific Simon Bestwick is there to answer. The man has written their combined weight in stories, so let's see what he can do with the prompt "Beneath the Crust". Support the Show.
S3 E2: Interview with Dr. Charles E. Gannon
July 05, 2021 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBNico & Ben get ready to ask a barrage of questions (some old, some new) to the charming Dr. Charles E. Gannon and uncover a wealth of fascinating tales and takes from the Bestselling Nebula-nominated author. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
#31: Interview with Dr. Charles E. Gannon
July 05, 2021 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBNico & Ben get ready to ask a barrage of questions (some old, some new) to the charming Dr. Charles E. Gannon and uncover a wealth of fascinating tales and takes from the Bestselling Nebula-nominated author. Support the Show.
#30: Problem Solved with Dr. Charles E. Gannon
June 28, 2021 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBIt's Season 3, and the boys are back, this time with something resembling a vengeance! Join Ben and Nico as they meet their first guest of season 3, Nebula-nominated, best-selling author Dr. Charles E. Gannon (Chuck to his friends) who shares dented garnets of wisdom, a bonus extra story, and plenty of laughs as he helps them take on their first prompt: "Problem Solved" For the interview with Chuck, tune in next week! Support the Show.
S3 E1: Stories with Dr. Charles E. Gannon (Problem Solved)
June 28, 2021 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBIt's Season 3, and the boys are back, this time with something resembling a vengeance! Join Ben and Nico as they meet their first guest of season 3, Nebula-nominated, best-selling author Dr. Charles E. Gannon (Chuck to his friends) who shares dented garnets of wisdom, a bonus extra story, and plenty of laughs as he helps them take on their first prompt: "Problem Solved" For the interview with Chuck, tune in next week! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
S2 E19: Season Finale (Part Two)
June 21, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBThe ever-hungry Ysterris wants more, and lucky for Ben and Nico there's a wonderful treasure trove of stories from Season Two, time to show that Wizard how talented the guests have been and, hopefully, he'll let the boys finally leave the tower... right? Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
#29: Season Two Finale pt.2
June 21, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBThe ever-hungry Ysterris wants more, and lucky for Ben and Nico there's a wonderful treasure trove of stories from Season Two, time to show that Wizard how talented the guests have been and, hopefully, he'll let the boys finally leave the tower... right? Support the Show.
#28: Season Two Finale pt.1
June 14, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBUh oh! Ysterris has smashed his way back into the Sacred Library and it's up to Ben & Nico to catch that old codger up on what's been happening in Season 2! Luckily for them, they've been visited by some amazing storytellers and are well prepared for the wizard's story appetite... Support the Show.
S2 E18: Season Finale (Part One)
June 14, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBUh oh! Ysterris has smashed his way back into the Sacred Library and it's up to Ben & Nico to catch that old codger up on what's been happening in Season 2! Luckily for them, they've been visited by some amazing storytellers and are well prepared for the wizard's story appetite... Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
S2 E18: Season Finale pt1
June 14, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBUh oh! Ysterris has smashed his way back into the Sacred Library and it's up to Ben & Nico to catch that old codger up on what's been happening in Season 2! Luckily for them, they've been visited by some amazing storytellers and are well prepared for the wizard's story appetite... Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
#27: Broken Key with Brad Rawlinson & Gary Wilson
June 07, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBSometimes three just isn't enough, so why not try a little extra spice? This week Ben and Nico have cracked the surface and gone under the ice to retrieve Gary Wilson and reeled in Brad Rawlinson like expert anglers. Together these returning guests join our tenacious hosts as they unlock the potential of the prompt "The Broken Key". Support the Show.
S2 E17: Brad Rawlinson & Gary Wilson (Broken Key)
June 07, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBSometimes three just isn't enough, so why not try a little extra spice? This week Ben and Nico have cracked the surface and gone under the ice to retrieve Gary Wilson and reeled in Brad Rawlinson like expert anglers. Together these returning guests join our tenacious hosts as they unlock the potential of the prompt "The Broken Key". Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
S2 E16: Andrew Slinde (Time Stopped)
May 31, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBLoops, lovers and losses abound this episode as Nico and Ben are joined by the quick-witted steampunk author, Andrew Slinde. This titanic trio face-off with the prompt "Time Stopped", over and over and over again.... Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
#26: Time Stopped with Andrew Slinde
May 31, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBLoops, lovers and losses abound this episode as Nico and Ben are joined by the quick-witted steampunk author, Andrew Slinde. This titanic trio face-off with the prompt "Time Stopped", over and over and over again.... Support the Show.
S2 E15: Shiv Ramdas (Crossroads)
May 24, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBNico and Ben cross paths with author and tweet legend Shiv Ramdas as he brings his unique perspective to the prompt "Crossroads". Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
#25: Crossroads with Shiv Ramdas
May 24, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBNico and Ben cross paths with author and tweet legend Shiv Ramdas as he brings his unique perspective to the prompt "Crossroads". Support the Show.
#24: Fortified with A.C. Wise
May 17, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBBen and Nico are joined by Sunburst award-winning author A.C. Wise, for sisterly love, Norse defiance, and an afternoon to remember... or forget, as they assault the mighty prompt "Fortified". Support the Show.
S2 E14: A.C. Wise (Fortified)
May 17, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBBen and Nico are joined by Sunburst award-winning author A.C. Wise, for sisterly love, Norse defiance, and an afternoon to remember... or forget, as they assault the mighty prompt "Fortified". Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
S2 E13: Sue Burke (Rebooting)
May 10, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBThe dynamic duo team up with award-winning author, translator, and journalist Sue Burke. Caped crusades, crashing waves, and colossal saves all occur when they take on the prompt "Rebooting". Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
#23: Rebooting with Sue Burke
May 10, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBThe dynamic duo team up with award-winning author, translator, and journalist Sue Burke. Caped crusades, crashing waves, and colossal saves all occur when they take on the prompt "Rebooting". Support the Show.
S2 E12: Aliya Whiteley (Toxic)
May 03, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBNico and Ben talk perilous poisons and chaotic chemicals as their guest Aliya Whiteley, writer of over 100 short stories, helps them take on the prompt "Toxic". Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
#22: Toxic with Aliya Whiteley
May 03, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBNico and Ben talk perilous poisons and chaotic chemicals as their guest Aliya Whiteley, writer of over 100 short stories, helps them take on the prompt "Toxic". Support the Show.
#21: Red Shoes with Graham Mort
April 26, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBBen and Nico are joined by award-winning poet and author Graham Mort to explore archetypes, music and mayhem as they delve into the prompt "Red Shoes". Support the Show.
S2 E11: Graham Mort (Red Shoes)
April 26, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBBen and Nico are joined by award-winning poet and author Graham Mort to explore archetypes, music and mayhem as they delve into the prompt "Red Shoes". Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
S2 E10: Tonia Ransom (Family Recipe)
April 19, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBThe boys get ready for some potentially spooky shenanigans as they are joined by author and creator of the Night Light Podcast Tonia Ransom. Listen in as they wrestle with the prompt "Family Recipe" Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
#20: Family Recipe with Tonia Ransom
April 19, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBThe boys get ready for some potentially spooky shenanigans as they are joined by author and creator of the Night Light Podcast Tonia Ransom. Listen in as they wrestle with the prompt "Family Recipe" Support the Show.
#19: Contraption with Omar El Akkad
April 11, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBWhat strange whirrings and unusual buzzings are these? Nico and Ben are joined by the author of the multi-award-winning novel "American War", Omar El Akkad, for an episode packed with knowledge and madness in equal measure! Join this tenacious trio as they take on the prompt "Contraption". Support the Show.
S2 E9: Omar El Akkad (Contraption)
April 11, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBWhat strange whirrings and unusual buzzings are these? Nico and Ben are joined by the author of the multi-award-winning novel "American War", Omar El Akkad, for an episode packed with knowledge and madness in equal measure! Join this tenacious trio as they take on the prompt "Contraption". Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
#18: The Final Second with Anna Mocikat
April 04, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBAnother week, another batch of stories plucked this time not only from the minds of Ben and Nico, but from behind the neon blue eyes of Anna Mocikat, author of the Cyberpunk series Behind Blue Eyes (see what we did there?) Join them as they take on the prompt "The Final Second". Support the Show.
S2 E8: Anna Mocikat (The Final Second)
April 04, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBAnother week, another batch of stories plucked this time not only from the minds of Ben and Nico, but from behind the neon blue eyes of Anna Mocikat, author of the Cyberpunk series Behind Blue Eyes (see what we did there?) Join them as they take on the prompt "The Final Second". Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
#17: My Collection with Jon Ford
March 28, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBBen and Nico delve into unknown worlds, of blood suckers fae-folk and mysterious knobs, assisted in the task by Jon Ford, author of The Ballad of The Songbird series, as they take on the prompt "My Collection" Support the Show.
S2 E7: Jon Ford (My Collection)
March 28, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBBen and Nico delve into unknown worlds, of blood suckers fae-folk and mysterious knobs, assisted in the task by Jon Ford, author of The Ballad of The Songbird series, as they take on the prompt "My Collection" Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
#16: Buried Treasure with Halo Scot
March 22, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBBen and Nico are joined by novelist Halo Scot, author & troublemaker. Halo's Rift Cycle series, a science-fantasy with grimdark, psychological horror, mental illness, and LGBTQ themes aims to normalize all aspects of the human experience while breaking stigmas surrounding mental illness, substance abuse, grief, and sexual orientation. The trio respond to the prompt: "Buried Treasure" Support the Show.
S2 E6: Halo Scot (Buried Treasure)
March 22, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBBen and Nico are joined by novelist Halo Scot, author & troublemaker. Halo's Rift Cycle series, a science-fantasy with grimdark, psychological horror, mental illness, and LGBTQ themes aims to normalize all aspects of the human experience while breaking stigmas surrounding mental illness, substance abuse, grief, and sexual orientation. The trio respond to the prompt: "Buried Treasure" Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
S2 E5: David Wellington (The Palm Reader)
March 15, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBBen and Nico buckle in and prepare to see a glimpse into their future... they hope! David Wellington, 2020 Arthur C. Clarke Award nominee and master of the written word brings some real firepower to the squad as they take on the prompt: "The Palm Reader" Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
#15: The Palm Reader with David Wellington
March 15, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBBen and Nico buckle in and prepare to see a glimpse into their future... they hope! David Wellington, 2020 Arthur C. Clarke Award nominee and master of the written word brings some real firepower to the squad as they take on the prompt: "The Palm Reader" Support the Show.
S2 E4: Winnie Tataw (Hey Handsome!)
March 08, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBThis week our dynamic duo of Ben and Nico once again become a titanic trio as they are joined by the author of The Gods' Scions series Winnie Tataw. Together they face off with the prompt "Hey handsome!" Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
#14: Hey Handsome! with Winnie Tataw
March 08, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBThis week our dynamic duo of Ben and Nico once again become a titanic trio as they are joined by the author of The Gods' Scions series Winnie Tataw. Together they face off with the prompt "Hey handsome!" Support the Show.
S2 E3: Benjamin Langley (The Giant)
March 01, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBFee Fi Fo Fum, I smell the blood of another guest author. This week Nico and Ben are joined by master of dread Benjamin Langley as they take on the prompt "The Giant". Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
#13: The Giant with Benjamin Langley
March 01, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBFee Fi Fo Fum, I smell the blood of another guest author. This week Nico and Ben are joined by master of dread Benjamin Langley as they take on the prompt "The Giant". Support the Show.
The Tiny Bookcase S2 E3: The Giant (with Benjamin Langley)
March 01, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBFee Fi Fo Fum, I smell the blood of another guest author. This week Nico and Ben are joined by master of dread Benjamin Langley as they take on the prompt "The Giant". Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
S2 E2: Tom Marlowe (Every Summer)
February 22, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBSeason Two continues as Ben and Nico, this time with the company of prolific parody pornographer Tom Marlowe, take on the prompt "Every Summer". Join our mailing list: https://www.thetinybookcase.co.uk/sign-up Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
#12: Every Summer with Tom Marlowe
February 22, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBSeason Two continues as Ben and Nico, this time with the company of prolific parody pornographer Tom Marlowe, take on the prompt "Every Summer". Join our mailing list: https://www.thetinybookcase.co.uk/sign-up Support the Show.
The Tiny Bookcase S2 E2: Every Summer (with Tom Marlowe)
February 22, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBSeason Two continues as Ben and Nico, this time with the company of prolific parody pornographer Tom Marlowe, take on the prompt "Every Summer". Join our mailing list: https://www.thetinybookcase.co.uk/sign-up Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
The Tiny Bookcase S2 E1: I'm Alone (with Chris Beckett)
February 15, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBBen and Nico return for Season Two of The Tiny Bookcase. They are joined by author Chris Beckett, whose novel Dark Eden won the prestigious Arthur C. Clarke Award in 2013. This tenacious trio tackle the prompt "I'm Alone"! Join our mailing list: https://www.thetinybookcase.co.uk/sign-up Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
#11: I'm Alone with Chris Beckett
February 15, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBBen and Nico return for Season Two of The Tiny Bookcase. They are joined by author Chris Beckett, whose novel Dark Eden won the prestigious Arthur C. Clarke Award in 2013. This tenacious trio tackle the prompt "I'm Alone"! Join our mailing list: https://www.thetinybookcase.co.uk/sign-up Support the Show.
S2 E1: Chris Beckett (I'm Alone)
February 15, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBBen and Nico return for Season Two of The Tiny Bookcase. They are joined by author Chris Beckett, whose novel Dark Eden won the prestigious Arthur C. Clarke Award in 2013. This tenacious trio tackle the prompt "I'm Alone"! Join our mailing list: https://www.thetinybookcase.co.uk/sign-up Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
S1 E10: Finale! (My Rock & One)
November 09, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBWith flagrant disregard for lockdown rules Ysterris is off on holiday, to see him off for a bit Ben and Nico are loading his luggage with a pair of stories EACH! Two prompts, four tales! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
#10: My Rock & One, Season One Finale
November 09, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBWith flagrant disregard for lockdown rules Ysterris is off on holiday, to see him off for a bit Ben and Nico are loading his luggage with a pair of stories EACH! Two prompts, four tales! Support the Show.