Headphone Story

May 13 2024 11 ep. 22 mins 9

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An adventurous podcast that tells musical, funny and heartfelt stories in unique spaces using innovative recording techniques. The stories that follow range from an epic battle between the Nit Nurse and Margaret Thatcher, a panic attack in an escape room and an intimate tale about 3 scrapbooks that belonged to one Cornish couple. Incorporating binaural, three dimensional recording to capture the unique acoustics of each location, Headphone Story takes listeners on an immersive journey through carefully curated soundscapes, happy accidents and expert storytelling. Headphones very much encouraged. ‘A laid-back, gently revelatory experience…the best theatre to stream this month’ (June 2022) The Guardian on George

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Galileo

May 13 2024 8 mins

A man starts his house arrest. All because he spoke his truth. Will he be freed? Galileo was a Headphone Story production. Solo Singer was Meg Bird Thank you to Hughie Gavin and The Social Singing Choir Thank you to Mark Kent at The Salvation Army, Margate Co-producers were Tom Adams and Karen Pirie If you liked this, please subscribe and listen to more at headphonestory.com or t

The Lantern Men

Feb 29 2024 29 mins

Narrated by Bill Walston Contributors - Abi, Alex, Bridie, Bill, Fiona, Githa, Ian, Nicky, Paul, Penny, Savi, Sophie, Steve and Tina Inspired by the folklore of the Lantern Men - a mysterious white light that hovers over the Fenland at night, luring wanderers into the reed beds - this sound piece is the culmination of a six month collaboration between Composer Tom Adams and partici

Paperboy

Dec 29 2023 11 mins

Tom retraces his steps of his old paper round, where he learned several lessons in one day. 'Paperboy' is a Headphone Story production Co-produced by Tom Adams & Karen Pirie Listen to more Headphone Story episodes anywhere you find your podcasts.

Frances and Derek

Nov 24 2023 16 mins

In February 2023, I made an audio piece called Scrapbook, inspired by three scrapbooks I found in a junk shop in Falmouth, Cornwall. The scrapbooks belonged to one couple called Ray and Mary Preedy and I researched everything I could about them. Ray and Mary were both born in 1915 in Redruth. Ray died in 1987. Mary died in 1997. From the various cards that filled the scrapbooks -

Basement

Oct 30 2023 15 mins

HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! Join Tom as he faces his demons, his monsters and his ghosts. All in the same day. Happy Halloween everyone!

DJ For Life

Sep 29 2023 16 mins

A fascinating and absorbing insight into a lone professional. A DJ called Kit.

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Jun 13 2023 3 mins

An adventurous audio series that tells musical, funny and heartfelt stories in unique spaces using innovative recording techniques.

Nit Nurse

Jun 12 2023 35 mins

Inspired by the true story of Tom’s nurse at school and recorded at Mayor of Margate’s Parlour, step into a captivating audio story that brings together two extraordinary women in an epic, bloody encounter. Nit Nurse takes you on a journey that intertwines the legendary Nit Nurse, and the indomitable former Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher. Who will win the day? Serving sugg

Scrapbook

Jun 09 2023 40 mins

After Tom’s discovery of three old scrapbooks from the 1960s, comes a heartwarming audio story that celebrates the lives of the Cornish couple whose romantic legacy lives on in those pages. Through poignant storytelling and a rich soundscape, Scrapbook invites you to embark on an emotional and charming adventure that captures the essence of love, life, and the beauty of memories.

George

Jun 09 2023 32 mins

In this enchanting tale, you'll meet George, a faithful and devoted guide dog who has spent years helping his companion navigate the world with confidence and independence. As George nears retirement, he reflects on his incredible journey and the countless lives he has touched along the way. Inspired by Tom as a young boy, witnessing the relationship between his Uncle, who is bli