Telling Tales

Jan 17 2025 21 ep. 16 mins 1

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Short stories written and presented by Jeff Price. Tales from all around the world but many of them set in Northern England and South West France. Some are true (nearly) and most are the product of an over active imagination, sometimes funny, sometimes dark but always entertaining,

Also check out my blog at https://threescoreandtenblogblog.wordpress.com/
My poetry website at https://jeffpriceinfinitethreads.wordpress.com/

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The Untimely Deaths of Veronique Vermont

Jan 17 2025 12 mins

Send us a text In a little French village in the Tarn et Garonne, renowned sculptor François Vermont creates his masterpiece – a towering nude statue of his late wife. But when the village mayor sees this tribute threatening his precious "Most Beautiful Village" award… His response will transform an artwork into a legend. "The Untimely Deaths of Veronique Vermont" – where be

The Earworm

Jan 02 2025 11 mins

Send us a text "The Earworm," follows Tony Corrigan, a lovably awkward economics teacher whose morning starts with an unexpected musical visitor in his mind. Join us as we explore this charming tale of unrequited love, classical music, and the power of daydreams. When a mysterious violin melody takes hold of Tony's thoughts, it becomes intertwined with his growing infatuation with

The Case of the Broken Heart

Dec 19 2024 12 mins

Send us a text Welcome to Baker Street, where we bring you stories of London's most celebrated consulting detective. Tonight's tale takes us back to a foggy morning in Victorian London, where a most peculiar delivery to Scotland Yard sets in motion a macabre investigation. In "The Case of the Broken Heart," Inspector Lestrade arrives at 221B Baker Street with a grotesque puzzle - a

The Shame

Dec 05 2024 24 mins

Send us a text In a Dungannon workhouse in Northern Ireland, a young girl is giving birth to a baby. This is a story of determination and hope. A hope for a better life and a determination that the Nuns will not sell Mary McGlade's child. Support the show If you enjoyed Season Two of the Telling Tales Podcasts, please support my podcast by buying me a coffee. It's £3.00 a cup. Cli

Tennessee Lamb

Nov 21 2024 10 mins

Send us a text Music has often been an inspiration for my poetry and writing. I have seen the band Little Feet many times at the City Hall in Newcastle and they are a great favourite of mine. In this episode, I have used their track "Dixie Chicken" to inspire a short story. I love narrative-type songs and there is a strong storyline in this track. I wrote to the band and asked thei

Morning Sun

Nov 07 2024 11 mins

Send us a text Morning Sun is a story set in Gibralter forty thousand years ago but it is a story that speaks to us today. It is the tale of someone who is not us but in a strange way is part of many of us. This is the story of of a Neanderthal man’s struggle to survive. Support the show If you enjoyed Season Two of the Telling Tales Podcasts, please support my podcast by buying

John Paul Dochety and the Mucky Mag. Omnibus Edition

Nov 01 2024 45 mins

Send us a text What happens if you don't want to listen to three separate episodes? Worry not dear listeners. Here it is, all three episodes combined into one listen. At forty-seven minutes long, it's ideal for a long gym session or a car trip. Download from your favourite podcast software like Itunes or Spotify or directly from my Buzzsprout website. https://tellingtales.buzzsprou

John Paul Docherty and the Mucky Mag Episode Three

Oct 24 2024 20 mins

Send us a text In the final episode, John Paul and his pals face more problems as their unthought-out plans unravel. Support the show If you enjoyed Season Two of the Telling Tales Podcasts, please support my podcast by buying me a coffee. It's £3.00 a cup. Click the heart logo in the top corner of the website page to donate. or if you are on another podcast provider go to https:/

John Paul Docherty and the Mucky Mag Part Two

Oct 17 2024 14 mins

Send us a text John Paul's plan seems to be working, but disaster is always just around the corner. Support the show If you enjoyed Season Two of the Telling Tales Podcasts, please support my podcast by buying me a coffee. It's £3.00 a cup. Click the heart logo in the top corner of the website page to donate. or if you are on another podcast provider go to https://www.buymeacoffee

John Paul Docherty and the Mucky Mag Part One

Oct 10 2024 14 mins

Send us a text Welcome to Season Two of Telling Tales. We begin with another story featuring John Paul Docherty, the school bully from Newcastle. After his run-in with a first-year boy in Season One, John Paul has to look for a new way to make money. A chance find presents him with an opportunity. This is a three-part story released over the next three weeks. Support the show If yo