Best Richard And Polly Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 144: The Blaze are Lottie Cup Champions 24:43

3h ago24:43

24:43

What a fantastic Lottie Cup Finals Day we had! The weather was great and the cricket was equally good. England vs New Zealand has started to we chat about the first ODI up in Durham. We will be back next week with more cricket discussion but in the meantime our Instagram & TikTok is @noughtiechildpodcast and out Twitter/X is @00Child Podcast so dro…

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Ep 266: Best Books of the Year So Far 28:30

3d ago28:30

28:30

Anna and Annie discuss the 2024 Women's Prize winners. We reveal our best books of 2024 so far. Our favourite reads are: THE ALTERNATIVES by Caoilinn Hughes HOME READING SERVICE by Fabio Morábito translated by Curtis Bauer NOT THE END OF THE WORLD by Hannah Ritchie THUNDERHEAD by Miranda Darling REAL AMERICANS by Rachel Khong THE SQUARE OF SEVENS b…

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EP13. Brünnhilde and Götterdämmerung 1:00:02

6d ago1:00:02

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In this episode we explore Götterdämmerung from the perspective of its heroine, Brünnhilde, with thoughts and musical excerpts from Professor Peter Franklin, conductor and pianist Justin Brown, and Longborough's own Brünnhilde Lee Bisset. This was recorded at an event for Longborough members. Find out more about Longborough Festival Opera at ⁠lfo.o…

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Episode 143: Charlotte Edwards Cup Finals Day Pending ft Georgia Redmayne 52:30

7d ago52:30

52:30

Charlotte Edwards Finals Day is tomorrow! We chat through the final two rounds and make our predictions for the big final. Aussie cricketer, Georgia Redmayne, returns to the pod to chat about her experience with the South East Stars and the prospect of a trophy. We will be back next week with more cricket discussion but in the meantime our Instagra…

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Writing narrative non-fiction with Dan Richards & Edward Parnell 58:02

11d ago58:02

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In this episode of The Writing Life, we’re joined by writers and NCW Academy tutors Dan Richards and Edward Parnell to discuss the process of researching, writing, and publishing narrative non-fiction books. Dan Richards is a writer and journalist who specialises in travel, memoir, and culture. He has taught at Bristol University, and currently tut…

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Episode 142: The Blaze to Stay, An Arlott Hat Trick & County Signings 24:52

14d ago24:52

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From Kirstie Gordon revealing The Blaze's new or not-so-new name to Em Arlott's hat trick vs the South East Stars, we've got all the discussion from this week in the world of women's cricket. We will be back next week with more cricket discussion but in the meantime our Instagram & TikTok is @noughtiechildpodcast and out Twitter/X is @00Child Podca…

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Episode 141: Surrey Pros, Stars Dominate & Double Headers ft Chloe Abel 43:05

21d ago43:05

43:05

The South East Stars are smashing it in the Charlotte Edwards Cup and they are the main topic of conversation. Surrey have also been the first county to sign pros for 2025 and we discuss if double headers actually work. Scotland international, Chloe Abel joins us to chat about growing up in Australia & qualifying for a World Cup. We will be back ne…

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How to be a craftivist with Sarah P Corbett 50:31

25d ago50:31

50:31

In this episode of The Writing Life podcast, NCW Chief Executive Peggy Hughes is joined by author and professional campaigner Sarah P Corbett to discuss craftivism, a form of activism and collective empowerment that is centered on practices of craft. Sarah P Corbett is an activist, author, speaker, and the founder of Craftivist Collective. She is k…

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Episode 140: Washed Out Games & Emerging Talent 26:55

27d ago26:55

26:55

England wrapped up the ODI series against Pakistan and we're deep into the Charlotte Edwards Cup. From double headers to England captaincy, we discuss the hot topics in women's cricket this week. We will be back next week with another guest but in the meantime our Instagram & TikTok is @noughtiechildpodcast and out Twitter/X is @00Child Podcast so …

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Episode 139: Yorkshire in 2026, Lottie Cup Underway & T20 Whitewash ft Megan McColl 46:31

1M ago46:31

46:31

A shocking Project Darwin update and a T20 series wrapped up, we've got all the hot topics from this week in women's cricket. We're very excited to be joined by Scotland's hero Megan McColl to chat about Scotland's qualification for their first World Cup and her crucial role. We will be back next week but in the meantime our Instagram & TikTok is @…

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Ep 265: The Busy Body with Kemper Donovan 26:20

1M ago26:20

26:20

A special episode! Anna chats with author Kemper Donovan about his new crime novel THE BUSY BODY, the first in the Ghostwriter series. A contemporary murder mystery told in the spirit of the Golden Age by the host of the All About Agatha podcast, THE BUSY BODY has been described as Veep meets Agatha Christie and a 'witty and highly entertaining mys…

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Writing for performance with HighTide 43:23

1M ago43:23

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In this episode of The Writing Life, Holly is joined by Colchester-based playwright and HighTide/Peggy Ramsay Foundation writer in residence Nicola Werenowska and Norwich-based folk musician Georgia Shackleton to discuss writing for performance. Nicola and Georgia were central to the development of Suffolk-based theatre company HighTide’s touring s…

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Episode 138: Lottie Cup Preview & England thrash Pakistan 25:47

1M ago25:47

25:47

From the Lottie Cup Preview to England's first two T20s against Pakistan, we've got all our analysis this week. We will be back next week with another guest but in the meantime our Instagram & TikTok is @noughtiechildpodcast and out Twitter/X is @00Child Podcast so drop us a follow to stay up to date!…

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EP12. Season launch 2024 - and a look ahead to 2025 55:42

1M ago55:42

55:42

In this episode we celebrate the upcoming 2024 season at Longborough - a new production of La bohème in the centenary year of Puccini's death, alongside the culmination of our Ring cycle. With readings and music from some of our brilliant Emerging Artists, we also look ahead at the exciting plans for our 2025 programme, with Longborough's Artistic …

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Episode 137: CCC24, Centuries & Scotland Qualify for a World Cup ft Abi Norgrove 34:43

2M ago34:43

34:43

What a week it's been! From the thrills of the World Cup Qualifiers to the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, there has been so much to keep our eyes on. England U19 & Southern Vipers batter Abi Norgrove also joins us this week to chat about her very exciting career so far. We will be back next week with another guest but in the meantime our Instagram & …

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Ep 264: Thunderhead by Miranda Darling 21:48

2M ago21:48

21:48

Anna and Annie discuss the 2024 Stella Prize winner and the Women's Prize for Fiction shortlist. Our book of the week is Thunderhead by Miranda Darling. A black comedy, set in suburbia, about one woman's struggle to be free, it has been described as a 'feminist triumph and homage to Virginia Woolf' (Australian Book Review). We love a short novel an…

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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes - Review (Spoiler Free) 17:06

2M ago17:06

17:06

Sean and Todd were lucky enough to have gotten passes to an early screening of "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" and deliver an early, spoiler free review of the film and the experience of attending sneak previews, with people that find a reason to complain when they've received passes to see a new release for free.…

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Writing poetry with Martin Figura 45:21

2M ago45:21

45:21

In this episode of The Writing Life, NCW Chief Executive Peggy Hughes is joined by award-winning poet Martin Figura to discuss the process of writing poetry, and how things make their way into his poetic imagination. Martin Figura was born in Liverpool and lives in Norwich. His collections include The Little Book of Harm (Firewater Press, 2000), Ah…

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Episode 136: Win a 2024 Women's Cricket Souvenir Album! 21:50

2M ago21:50

21:50

We chat RHFT, World Cup Qualifiers and Souvenir Albums as we launch a competition. Head over to our social media to enter - good luck! We will be back next week with another guest but in the meantime our Instagram & TikTok is @noughtiechildpodcast and out Twitter/X is @00Child Podcast so drop us a follow to stay up to date!…

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Ep 263: Question 7 by Richard Flanagan 23:15

2M ago23:15

23:15

Anna and Annie find some book recommendations to read along with Taylor Swift's new album The Tortured Poets Department. Our book of the week is Question 7 by Richard Flanagan. This memoir encompasses H. G. Wells, nuclear physics and the atomic bomb and ends in Tasmania, Australia. Memories, encounters and fictional vignettes are woven together int…

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Episode 135: A Worrying Blaze & the Unbeaten Stars ft Katie Jones 42:05

2M ago42:05

42:05

The Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 2024 is well underway and we're already eight games deep. There have been two centuries and a 5-fer but crucially, no rain (so far!) This week we've been joined by Western Storm's Katie Jones who was ever so patient when we forgot to record half the chat. We will be back next week with another guest but in the meanti…

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Bonus Episode: Project Darwin with Storylines Podcast 57:29

2M ago57:29

57:29

Polly appeared on the Storylines Podcast this week to do a deep dive into project Darwin and looking at some of the key questions. We will be back this Friday with another guest but in the meantime our Instagram & TikTok is @noughtiechildpodcast and out Twitter/X is @00Child Podcast so drop us a follow to stay up to date!…

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Reintroducing Harriet Martineau with Stuart Hobday & Gaby Weiner 51:43

2M ago51:43

51:43

In this episode of The Writing Life, NCW Chief Executive Peggy Hughes is joined by writers and members of The Martineau Society Stuart Hobday and Gaby Weiner to discuss their new book Reintroducing Harriet Martineau: Pioneering Sociologist and Activist, which explores the innovative, sociological approach adopted by Harriet Martineau in her efforts…

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Episode 134: Project Darwin Tier 1 & the 2024 Season Preview ft Daisy Mullan 1:02:06

2M ago1:02:06

1:02:06

Wow - what a week! Project Darwin and the season pending, where do we even start? We try to process everything that's happened this week - warning some head loss starts quite early on, it's been a long week. We're also joined by Lancashire Thunder's Daisy Mullan to preview the season. Enjoy the first week of fixtures and we will be back next week w…

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Ep 262: Butter by Asako Yuzuki translated by Polly Barton 25:37

2M ago25:37

25:37

Anna and Annie discuss the 2024 Stella Prize shortlist. Our book of the week is Butter by Asako Yuzuki translated by Polly Barton. Described as 'a novel of food and murder' this follows Riko, a journalist, who investigates serial killer Manako Kajii. Kajii allegedly seduced rich men with her cooking before killing them, and she encourages Riko to c…

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Episode 133: A Thunder Documentary, Overseas Signings & Sticker Books ft Ava Canning 35:32

3M ago35:32

35:32

After our break, we're back! With the season coming up, there's lots to discuss from Thunder's new documentary to England's tour to New Zealand which has now wrapped up. As mentioned, we have a Women's Regional Cricket Album coming out, previewing the season and acting as a piece of memorabilia as the regional structure comes to an end. Ireland hav…

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Ep 261: Crime Book Recommendations 28:46

3M ago28:46

28:46

Anna and Annie discuss the 2024 Stella Prize Shortlist. We reveal our favourite recent crime reads. Our recommendations are: The Many Lies of Veronica Hawkins by Kristina Perez Death of a Lesser God by Vaseem Khan The Sleeping Nymph by Ilaria Tutti translated by Ekin Oklap To Love and Be Wise by Josephine Tey The Fugitives by Jamal Mahjoub Everyone…

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Crafting identity in fiction with Michael Donkor 49:26

3M ago49:26

49:26

In this episode of The Writing Life, NCW Head of Programmes & Creative Engagement Holly speaks with novelist Michael Donkor about crafting identity in fiction. Michael Donkor was born in London to Ghanaian parents. He studied English at Wadham College, Oxford, followed by a Masters in Creative Writing at Royal Holloway. His first novel, Hold, was l…

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Ep 260: Everyone Who Can Forgive Me Is Dead with Jenny Hollander 21:48

3M ago21:48

21:48

A special episode: we chat with author Jenny Hollander about her debut crime novel EVERYONE WHO CAN FORGIVE ME IS DEAD. Charlie Colbert is an editor at a major magazine and engaged to a publishing heir. But she witnessed a tragedy at her elite journalism school and lied to the police 9 years ago. Now a classmate is making a film about the events, w…

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Episode 132: Off to Australia! ft Adam Collins 1:00:37

3M ago1:00:37

1:00:37

We're off to Australia! Well...one of us it. Polly has booked her tickets to Australia to cover the 2025 Women's Ashes so if anyone wants to hire Polly over the Ashes, just get in contact. From New Zealand to Sri Lanka we've got a lot of cricket to chat about too. This week, Australian cricket journalist & broadcaster, Adam Collins joins us to chat…

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Writing subversive women with Naomi Wood 59:08

3M ago59:08

59:08

In this episode of The Writing Life, former NCW Communications Assistant Molly speaks with author Naomi Wood about writing subversive women. Naomi Wood is the award-winning author of three novels, including the bestselling Mrs. Hemingway. Her stories have been published in the Mid-American Review, Washington Square Review, Joyland and Stylist, and …

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Episode 131: Keeping Birmingham, RCB Success & Welsh Cricket ft Aimee Rees 52:55

3M ago52:55

52:55

From the chaotic Hundred draft to the WPL final there's been plenty going on in the world of Women's Cricket. England have started well in New Zealand and Scotland have announced a new T10 franchise competition. On the theme of the Hundred, we're joined by Welsh Fire assistant coach, Aimee Rees who gives us a great insight to Welsh Cricket. We are …

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Episode 130: County Bids, The African Games & An U19 Tri-Series ft Shauna Kavanagh 45:45

4M ago45:45

45:45

We have tons to discuss this week with Zimbabwe winning the African Games in a super over, counties applying for Project Darwin and the England squad for the U19 Tri-Series being announced. We're also joined by former Ireland international, Shauna Kavanagh to chat about her career and the development of Irish cricket. We are back next week but in t…

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Virtual residencies with Nur-El-Hudaa Jaffar, Sim Wai-chew and Tse Hao Guang 59:40

4M ago59:40

59:40

In this episode of The Writing Life, writer and translator Daniel Hahn speaks with three former virtual residents Nur-El-Hudaa Jaffar, Sim Wai-chew and Tse Hao Guang about the quirks of virtual residencies, and how their expectations compared to reality. We were delighted to host them from June to December 2023, in a virtual residency generously su…

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Episode 129: Hundred Retentions, Smashed Cars & Grounds Teams ft Molly Barbour Smith 36:31

4M ago36:31

36:31

The Hundred draft is on its way and we already know who is staying where. While Ellyse Perry was smashing car windows, an all female grounds team made history in football with many of the team coming from cricket clubs. This week we are joined by Scotland U19 & Sunrisers player, Molly Barbour Smith to speak all about her route into cricket, highs w…

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Episode 128: WPL, Pitch Invasions & Hundred Retentions ft Kathryn Bryce & Catherine Dalton 26:12

4M ago26:12

26:12

The WPL is well underway and there's tons to chat about. We take a trip down memory lane this week, digging into the archive for some old chats with Kathryn Bryce who's playing in the WPL and Catherine Dalton who's coaching in the PSL. We are back next week but in the meantime our Instagram & TikTok is @noughtiechildpodcast and out Twitter/X is @00…

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Ep 259: The Vulnerables by Sigrid Nunez 20:19

4M ago20:19

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Anna and Annie discuss the inaugural Women's Prize for Non-Fiction longlist, including Anna Funder's Wifedom. Our book of the week is THE VULNERABLES by Sigrid Nunez. This is the third in a loose trilogy after THE FRIEND and WHAT ARE YOU GOING THROUGH. A writer, a college drop-out and a talking parrot share an apartment in New York during the Covid…

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Episode 127: Annabel Sutherland, Charli Knott & the WPL 2024 ft Luke Pomfret 41:52

4M ago41:52

41:52

From Annabel Sutherland's double century to Charli Knott signing for the Vipers, we take a look back at a week in the world of women's cricket. Joined by Luke Pomfret - Senior Regional Talent Manager - we find out about life at one of the eight regions and how that may all change next year. We are back next week but in the meantime our Instagram & …

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Writing the grotesque body with Heather Parry 49:57

4M ago49:57

49:57

In this episode of The Writing Life podcast, NCW Senior Communications and Marketing Manager Steph speaks with author Heather Parry about writing the grotesque body. Heather Parry was born in Rotherham and lives in Glasgow. She has won the Bridge Award for an Emerging Writer, Cove Park's Emerging Writer Residency and the Laxfield Literary Launch Pr…

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Episode 126: A Test Match in Perth ft Laura Jolly 30:30

4M ago30:30

30:30

There are many famous festivals and events this week but we're celebrating a Test match in Perth! We're joined by Australian cricket journalist and podcaster, Laura Jolly who gives us the scoop (pun intended) on Australian Women's Cricket and how they have been so successful. We are back next week but in the meantime our Instagram & TikTok is @noug…

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Episode 125: Kapp's Heroics, Australian Downfall & Lancashire Cricket ft Alice Clarke 33:41

5M ago33:41

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From Marizanne Kapp's heroics to Middlesex's financial woes, there's plenty to discuss. We're joined by Thunder's Alice Clark to chat about left handed batting, Shane Warne and gender parity at Lancashire. We are back next week but in the meantime our Instagram & TikTok is @noughtiechildpodcast and out Twitter/X is @00Child Podcast so drop us a fol…

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Ep 258: Home Reading Service with Shawn Mooney 26:29

5M ago26:29

26:29

It's the Shawn and Anna Book Club! Our first book is Home Reading Service by Fabio Morábito translated by Curtis Bauer. Eduardo is sentenced to a year of community service reading aloud to the elderly and disabled. Set in Mexico, this novel is witty and poignant. It even inspired us to discuss poetry! And the fine line between whacky and eccentric.…

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Writing and chronic illness with Polly Atkin 40:32

5M ago40:32

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In this episode of The Writing Life, NCW Emerging Translator Mentorships Programme Manager Annie speaks with author Polly Atkin about writing with a chronic illness. Polly Atkin is a multi-award-winning writer, essayist and poet. She is the author of the poetry collections Basic Nest Architecture, which won a Northern Writers' Award, and Much With …

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Episode 124: Project Darwin, Amy Hunter & WPL Decisions ft Evie Ashton 43:43

5M ago43:43

43:43

There's lots to discuss this week with Project Darwin launching, England players having to pick WPL or England duty and Ireland dominating in Zimbabwe. We're joined by Sports Journalist Evie Ashton who does an incredible job of uncovering the unknown stories in cricket and brining them to light. We are back next week but in the meantime our Instagr…

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Episode 123: Irish Success & Exclusive Interviews ft Richard Starkie 31:24

5M ago31:24

31:24

This week, we have an exclusive interview with one half of the podcast, Richard Starkie! From discovering cricket to being a French teacher, we find out why Richard didn't make it pro. We are back next week but in the meantime our Instagram & TikTok is @noughtiechildpodcast and out Twitter/X is @00Child Podcast so drop us a follow to stay up to dat…

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Writing for younger audiences with Chip Colquhoun 51:30

5M ago51:30

51:30

In this episode of The Writing Life, NCW Programme Officer Ellie speaks with author and NCW mentor Chip Colquhoun about oral storytelling and writing for younger audiences. An NCW Associate Artist, Chip is a storyteller and children’s author. He’s trained teachers through the Department for Education’s English Hub, young creatives through Rathbone …

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Episode 122: Umpiring Records, Salary Boosts & ACL Recoveries ft Jemima Spence 39:02

5M ago39:02

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This week were are joined by Jemima Spence, who is currently recovering from an ACL injury. Listen to hear some excellent insight into the injury and recovery as well as her cricket story. We are back next week but in the meantime our Instagram & TikTok is @noughtiechildpodcast and out Twitter/X is @00Child Podcast so drop us a follow to stay up to…

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Episode 121: Ellyse Perry, Captaincy & World Cup Qualifier Prep ft Darcey Carter 39:35

6M ago39:35

39:35

Our first proper episode of the year is here! From Harmanpreet Kaur's post match interview to celebrating one of Australia's greats, there's lots to dive into this week. We're joined by South East Stars & Scotland batter, Darcey Carter to discuss her career so far and some exciting prospects for Scotland. We are back next week but in the meantime o…

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Episode 120: 2023: Relive the Women's Cricket Year 59:21

6M ago59:21

59:21

What a year it has been! We are here to review the year, discuss the highs and lows and everything inbetween. From the glorious Ashes to the heartbreak for the Afghanistan team, we're discussing 2023 for women's cricket. Thankyou for all your support in 2023 and we hope you stick around for 2024 because we have some exciting things planned. We are …

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Writing modern noir with Margot Douaihy 48:48

6M ago48:48

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In this episode of The Writing Life podcast, NCW Programme Officer Ellie speaks with American author Margot Douaihy about the development of the noir genre in crime writing. Margot Douaihy is the author of several noir titles including the mystery novel Scorched Grace, the inaugural title of Gillian Flynn Books. Douaihy is originally from Scranton,…

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