Best thegingerliciouscompany Podcasts (2024)

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The Writers Bookshelf - Episode 36 - Creative Ideas 41:36

9h ago41:36

41:36

In this episode I share a number of short stories, including, Choices, How Far? and Sacrifice, which can be used as writing prompts. https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/By thegingerliciouscompany

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The Writers Bookshelf - Episode 35 - More Book Reviews 45:25

10h ago45:25

45:25

I have once again randomly selected a number of books off the shelf to review. https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/By thegingerliciouscompany

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The Writers Bookshelf - Episode 34 - The Poetry of Arthur G Mustard 39:03

11h ago39:03

39:03

Listen to the poetry of Arthur G Mustard.By thegingerliciouscompany

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The Writers Bookshelf - Episode 33 - Whitby and all things Gothic 38:42

24d ago38:42

38:42

In this episode I chat about why Whitby is my `go to place` and share a mixture of Gothic prose and poetry. https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/By thegingerliciouscompany

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The Writers Bookshelf - Episode 32 - Trolley Woman and Flat Cap Freddie 38:21

1M ago38:21

38:21

Listen to two more short stories, Trolley Woman and Flat Cap Freddie. https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/By thegingerliciouscompany

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The Writers Bookshelf - Episode 31 - The Beggar 55:31

1M ago55:31

55:31

Listen to my short story, The Beggar https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/By thegingerliciouscompany

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The Writers Bookshelf - Episode 30 - Louise Hofman 39:36

2M ago39:36

39:36

She is certainly a rising star in the world of poetry and open mic, so I invited Louise along to the studio to have a chat and share some of her work. I really enjoyed our interview and we had a good laugh.By thegingerliciouscompany

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The Writers Bookshelf - Episode 29 - Mr Yinks Stories 47:00

2M ago47:00

47:00

In this episode I will be sharing three stories from the anthology, Mr Yinks Stories and other Fantastic Tales, all of which have an owl theme. https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/By thegingerliciouscompany

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The Writers Bookshelf - Episode 28 - The Girl With No Shoes 1:05:41

2M ago1:05:41

1:05:41

Listen to my short story, The Girl With No Shoes. Contains strong language and sexual content. https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/By thegingerliciouscompany

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The Writers Bookshelf - Episode 27 - Lockdown Poems - 4 years on 39:35

2M ago39:35

39:35

It`s been four years since Lockdown and in this episode I revisit some of the poetry published in the beautiful anthology, Viral Verses.By thegingerliciouscompany

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The Writers Bookshelf - Episode 26 - Yellow Shoes and The Lamplight Man 38:25

2M ago38:25

38:25

Listen to Yellow Shoes and The Lamplight Man. Both short stories contain strong language and sexual content. https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/By thegingerliciouscompany

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The Writers Bookshelf - Episode 25 - Snake Boy 33:13

3M ago33:13

33:13

Listen to my short story, Snake Boy. https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/By thegingerliciouscompany

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The Writers Bookshelf - Episode 24 - Singles Club 37:20

3M ago37:20

37:20

Listen to my short story, Singles Club. https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/By thegingerliciouscompany

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The Writers Bookshelf - Episode 23 - Sunflowers For Laura 37:34

3M ago37:34

37:34

Listen to my short story, Sunflowers For Laura. https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/By thegingerliciouscompany

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The Writers Bookshelf - Episode 22 - Prague 47:14

3M ago47:14

47:14

We recently visited Prague and instantly fell in love with this beautiful and magical city. In this episode I take a look at Franz Kafka`s, The Trial, share a few stories from Alena Jezkova`s, 77 Prague Legends and share a little about The Astronomical Clock. The Charles Bridge Swing Band open and close the podcast with, Blueberry Hill and When You…

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The Writers Bookshelf - Episode 21 - Samar Shahdad - Part 2 42:35

4M ago42:35

42:35

Samar arrived in the UK not speaking a word of English, sixteen years ago. She now speaks the language fluently. As a lover of languages, Samar is studying Portuguese and Spanish. Her poetry is beautiful, from the heart and sensuous at times. We managed to catch up, have a coffee, have a few laughs and of course talk all things poetry. https://www.…

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The Writers Bookshelf - Episode 20 - Samar Shahdad - Part 1 41:51

4M ago41:51

41:51

Samar arrived in the UK not speaking a word of English, sixteen years ago. She now speaks the language fluently. As a lover of languages, Samar is studying Portuguese and Spanish. Her poetry is beautiful, from the heart and sensuous at times. We managed to catch up, have a coffee, have a few laughs and of course talk all things poetry. https://www.…

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The Writers Bookshelf - Episode 19 - Book Reviews 42:36

4M ago42:36

42:36

In this episode I have randomly selected seven books from my own bookshelf to review for your delight. https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/By thegingerliciouscompany

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The Writers Bookshelf - Episode 18 - Poetry and Waffling 42:02

4M ago42:02

42:02

In this episode I share some of my poetry and also waffle on about what I`ve been up to. Waffling includes, The Cat Club, Pontefract, Keighley Playhouse and a variety of open mic events I`ve been to. https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/By thegingerliciouscompany

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The Writers Bookshelf - Episode 17 - Andrea Hardaker 1:03:45

5M ago1:03:45

1:03:45

Singer, songwriter, musician, writer, poet and journalist, Andrea Hardaker, chats about her creative outlets and shares some of her work. https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/By thegingerliciouscompany

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The Writers Bookshelf - Episode 16 - New Year Ideas and Scribblings 50:06

5M ago50:06

50:06

In this episode I`ll be sharing a few New Year ideas, goals and scribblings, along with a little poetry. https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/By thegingerliciouscompany

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The Writers Bookshelf - Episode 15 - Frances Demain 58:07

5M ago58:07

58:07

A warm welcome to 2024, wishing you all the best. In this episode I`ll reading some of the memoirs of the talented and creative woman that is, Frances M Demain. https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/By thegingerliciouscompany

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The Writers Bookshelf - Episode 14 - Boxing Day Bookshelf 53:33

5M ago53:33

53:33

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. In this episode I share poetry from Walt Whitman, John Cooper Clarke and Sharena Lee Satti, review Spike Milligan`s Book, Man of Letters and Brom`s Krampus and read my short story, Homeless People, Missing People, Bookies, Poundland, Empty Church with a Steeple. https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/…

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The Writers Bookshelf - Episode 13 - Christmas Stories 36:07

6M ago36:07

36:07

This episode features two Christmas short stories, Q A Greenbaum and Storm. Both contain language and adult content. https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/By thegingerliciouscompany

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The Writers Bookshelf - Episode 12 - Christmas Poems 27:33

6M ago27:33

27:33

Sit back and listen to a selection of Christmas Poems. https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/By thegingerliciouscompany

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The Travelling Bookshelf - Episode 5 - Sharena Lee Satti 47:10

6M ago47:10

47:10

Sharena is not only a wonderful, inspirational individual who has carried out some phenomenal work over the last twelve month, she is also a close friend and fantastic poet. We caught up for a chat, had a few laughs and enjoyed a coffee. https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/By thegingerliciouscompany

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The Travelling Bookshelf - Episode 4 - Tim Brookes 1:04:33

6M ago1:04:33

1:04:33

I made the journey to Wakefield, where I caught up with brilliant poet, Tim Brookes. He`s a good man, kind, considerate and thoughtful; putting much back in to the community. Tim also runs the fantastic open mic night, Gobby in the Lobby. https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/By thegingerliciouscompany

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The Writers Bookshelf - Episode 11 - The Poetry of Yvonne Bell 42:02

6M ago42:02

42:02

Following on from the brilliant episode featuring the fantastic women of Bainbridge WI, this episode is all about the superb poetry of, Yvonne Bell. I hope I do the words and poems justice as I read from her collection, The Very Last Chapter. https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/By thegingerliciouscompany

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The Travelling Bookshelf - Episode 3 - Stephen Linstead 55:03

7M ago55:03

55:03

I recently travelled South to beautiful Barnsley, where I was greeted by my good friend Stephen Linstead. Poetry was shared along with a brief history of The Cooper Gallery, the NUM building and an insight into some wonderful local talent who brushed alongside the best of the mighty London. https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/…

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The Travelling Bookshelf - Episode 2 - Bainbridge WI 1:36:05

7M ago1:36:05

1:36:05

What a pleasure is was, and still is, to be part of Bainbridge WI. This episode was a joy indeed to record. Featuring, poetry, stories, laughs and real and honest conversation from a mixture of wonderful ladies. It also features an interview by Alyson Jones with Albert, a larger than life Yorkshire character. https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/…

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The Writers Bookshelf - Episode 10 - Halloween Poems 30:23

7M ago30:23

30:23

Without doubt, one of the best times of the year. Listen to a collection of scary and spooky Halloween poems as I recite them from a dark dungeon. Don`t turn off the light and remember the pillow. https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/By thegingerliciouscompany

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The Writers Bookshelf - Episode 9 - Henry Wolfenden Demain 51:06

7M ago51:06

51:06

I recently had the pleasure of meeting Lesley Howarth and we spoke about poetry. Lesley kindly shared a selection of poems with me, which were written by her uncle. Now I have the pleasure of sharing them with you. Henry Wolfenden Demain - 1919 - 1980 The poems were written whilst he was a prisoner of war for four years in Germany, from 1941 until …

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The Writers Bookshelf - Episode 8- Kate Hames 53:52

8M ago53:52

53:52

Writer, poet, singer and star of stage, Kate Hames, joins me in the studio for a chat. https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/By thegingerliciouscompany

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The Travelling Bookshelf - Episode 1 - Diane Allen 42:40

8M ago42:40

42:40

I travelled to Settle, North Yorkshire to catch up with my good friend, Diane Allen. With twenty books to her name, Diane is a firm favourite in the Romantic Novel genre. She also writes under the name, Gracie Hart. https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/By thegingerliciouscompany

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The Writers Bookshelf - Episode 7 - Short Stories 46:45

8M ago46:45

46:45

This episode features three short stories written in different genres; Moonlight Couple, For Sale and Rejected, Redundant, Recycled. https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/By thegingerliciouscompany

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The Writers Bookshelf - Episode 6 - 99 Word Stories and ABC Poetry 40:23

9M ago40:23

40:23

In this episode, you can listen to some of my 99 word stories and I also run through the alphabet, with a rhyme for each letter. This episode is aimed at a younger audience, but will also inspire those who are just starting their writing journey. It may help with parents or grandparents who have started reading to their children or grandchildren. C…

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The Writers Bookshelf - Episode 5 - Laura Strickland 1:10:25

9M ago1:10:25

1:10:25

Making her debut on the show, poet, writer and spoken word artist, Laura Strickland kindly joined me in the studio for an intriguing interview. Books, authors, films and schooldays were all on the menu and we finally reached the subject of poetry. I really loved this interview, as Laura is so open and honest. https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/…

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The Writers Bookshelf - Episode 4 - Nick Toczek 1:04:33

9M ago1:04:33

1:04:33

A fantastic and enjoyable interview with my good friend, the one and only, Nick Toczek; or as I fondly call him, The Godfather of Poetry. https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/By thegingerliciouscompany

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The Writers Bookshelf - Episode 3 - Debbie Ellison 1:11:02

9M ago1:11:02

1:11:02

The brilliant and multi talented Debbie Ellison chats about the many roles she has portrayed on stage and gives us a little insight into the world of theatre.By thegingerliciouscompany

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The Writers Bookshelf - Episode 2 - Irene Lofthouse 1:05:16

9M ago1:05:16

1:05:16

Writer, playwright, actor, director and poet, Irene Lofthouse talks all things poetry with me in the studio. https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/By thegingerliciouscompany

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The Cockwinkles - Episode 6 - Bombshells and Holidays 33:00

10M ago33:00

33:00

The story is set in the fictitious village of Puddlewick, Yorkshire, present day. It revolves around the Cockwinkle family who have been there for many generations. The Cockwinkles are scrap dealers. Puddlewick is a typical village with many colourful characters. The village includes a pub, The White Swan, a village shop, a church and a manor house…

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The Cockwinkles - Episode 5 - Family 23:42

10M ago23:42

23:42

The story is set in the fictitious village of Puddlewick, Yorkshire, present day. It revolves around the Cockwinkle family who have been there for many generations. The Cockwinkles are scrap dealers. Puddlewick is a typical village with many colourful characters. The village includes a pub, The White Swan, a village shop, a church and a manor house…

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The Writers Bookshelf- Episode 1 -Poetry with David Driver 48:03

10M ago48:03

48:03

Listen to the very first podcast of The Writers Bookshelf with David Driver, as he shares work from his latest collection. This episode also includes an introduction to the podcast format and two new poems. https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/By thegingerliciouscompany

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The Cockwinkles - Episode 4 - Pub Quiz 26:19

10M ago26:19

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The story is set in the fictitious village of Puddlewick, Yorkshire, present day. It revolves around the Cockwinkle family who have been there for many generations. The Cockwinkles are scrap dealers. Puddlewick is a typical village with many colourful characters. The village includes a pub, The White Swan, a village shop, a church and a manor house…

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The Cockwinkles - Episode 3 - Phone Calls 20:44

10M ago20:44

20:44

The story is set in the fictitious village of Puddlewick, Yorkshire, present day. It revolves around the Cockwinkle family who have been there for many generations. The Cockwinkles are scrap dealers. Puddlewick is a typical village with many colourful characters. The village includes a pub, The White Swan, a village shop, a church and a manor house…

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The Cockwinkles - Episode 2 - Mad Irish Woman 15:22

10M ago15:22

15:22

The story is set in the fictitious village of Puddlewick, Yorkshire, present day. It revolves around the Cockwinkle family who have been there for many generations. The Cockwinkles are scrap dealers. Puddlewick is a typical village with many colourful characters. The village includes a pub, The White Swan, a village shop, a church and a manor house…

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The Cockwinkles - Episode 1 - Builders, Banks, Beef Wellington 19:34

10M ago19:34

19:34

The story is set in the fictitious village of Puddlewick, Yorkshire, present day. It revolves around the Cockwinkle family who have been there for many generations. The Cockwinkles are scrap dealers. Puddlewick is a typical village with many colourful characters. The village includes a pub, The White Swan, a village shop, a church and a manor house…

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