Short Story Hunters

Jul 16 2021 13 ep. 15 mins 28
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Short Story Hunters - Episode 12 - Series One Finale - Bang!

Jul 16 2021 21 mins  
Well, they somehow managed an entire series despite many attempted injunctions to have them taken off air. B and Jonny see out Series One with the grand finale, Bang - based around 3 stories about explosions. First up is the opening extract from The Panopticon Experiment, a gripping tale of friendship and hope by Rachel Caldecott. Rachel's book can be purchased here: https://amzn.t

Short Story Hunters - Episode 11 - Balloon and Sunburst

Jun 10 2021 21 mins  
No, it's not a new hard-hitting crime series. It's more fun chat as the Internet's only Hiberno-Swiss duo return for the penultimate episode of Series 1.  B. recommends the many health benefits of drinking hot water, while Jonny remembers, as a lad, always having wanted but never receiving a helium-filled balloon. This week’s stories, from The Litopia Flash Club, were inspir

Short Story Hunters - Episode 10 - Locked In

Jun 03 2021 20 mins  
Before you get your hopes up, B & Jonny haven't been. They managed to get to the Lit Lounge again and somehow foist another show on an unsuspecting public. This week they're featuring two short stories on the "Locked In" theme, along with an excerpt from a newly published, gripping and tense thriller. #MandyDream visits Vlogger, Mandy, who's just about managing to get through L

Short Story Hunters - Episode 9 - The Dating Game

May 27 2021 16 mins  
Keeping their weekly date in the now legendary Lit Lounge, B & Jonny explore the frequently tricky subject of dating, with the usual mix of fun and wry sideways glancing. The show features three stories on fledgling relationships: My First Love by Rachel Caldecott, Faint Heart by Eva Ulian and Cinderella 2.0 by David Lewis.

Short Story Hunters - Episode 8 - Murderous Intentions

May 20 2021 17 mins  
Well, you can't have too much of a good thing, but in the meantime you'll have to put up with another one of these. This time B & Jonny take an amusing look at murderous intentions showcasing three more short stories on that theme. This week we have: Neighbours by Matthew Snoding. How to Commit The Perfect Crime by Sinead and Till Death Us Do Part by Jake Joy.

Short Story Hunters - Episode 7 - Childhood Homes and Memories

May 13 2021 17 mins  
Believe it or not, B and Jonny are still at large. Yes. Apparently there's been a problem with the paperwork and the writs haven't been served yet. So this week they're looking at childhood homes and the memories they hold, with three more short stories based on that theme. Sculpture by J A Babo. App-eals by Stacey Noe and The Layover by Steve Why.

Short Story Hunters - Episode 6 - Difficult Decisions

May 06 2021 13 mins  
Something ought to be done about these two, but until it is B & Jonny will keep coming back again with fun chat, cake talk and two more great short stories sent in by listeners. So grab a coffee and kick your shoes off and allow yourself fifteen minutes to enjoy, Fried  by Brian Weston and Ten Years From Now by Lisa Heidle.  

Short Story Hunters - Episode 5 - Listeners' Stories

Apr 29 2021 11 mins  
B & Jonny are back and the digital postman's been, delivering stories sent into the show from around the world. So in addition to the usual banter and cake talk, why not take 10 minutes to listen to three fabulous flash fiction stories submitted by listeners. 437 Wilton Street (A Brick Story), by Zach Murphy. Luke, by Ree Villaruel. And The Beetle's Mausoleum, by Nick Sweeney.

Short Story Hunters - Episode 4 - "Beam me up, Scotty."

Apr 22 2021 14 mins  
"Make it so." As B and Jonny present more fun, laughs and short stories, this time of a sci-fi nature. Those of a faint-hearted disposition should be warned the show features someone who ought to know better, yet still has the front to perform a disco song lyric through the medium of Rap. You have been warned. Short Story Hunters wishes to state it cannot be held responsible for an

Short Story Hunters - Episode 3 - Assorted Animals and Anthropomorphism

Apr 16 2021 14 mins  
They're back again. B and Jonny present another coffee break length show of fun and short stories. So put the kettle on and relax for fifteen minutes, then go about your business refreshed, all the better for the experience and with a skip in your step.