Best Speakable Podcasts (2024)

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Lisa Jewell - Novelist 1:00:09

2+ y ago1:00:09

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Best-selling thriller writer Lisa ("Then She Was Gone", "The Family Upstairs", "Watching You") shares clips that didn't make it into her books, and talks in fascinating detail about her unusually practical and no-nonsense writing technique. Clips performed by: Beth Chalmers, Christopher Kent and Rachel Atkins. Lisa Jewell is the Number 1 New York T…

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Caimh McDonnell - Novelist & Screenwriter 50:20

2+ y ago50:20

50:20

"Dublin Trilogy" novelist and former comedian Caimh (CK) McDonnell shares his sitcom set aboard a ferry, a pre-Fleabag Fleabag and a comedy about what happens when multiple timelines meet. Offcuts performed by: Jake Yapp, Darrell Maclaine, Kenny Blyth, Lizzie Roper, David Monteith and Rachel Atkins. This episode contains strong language. Caimh McDo…

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Georgia Pritchett - Screenwriter & Producer 59:45

2+ y ago59:45

59:45

A rap musical set in a US prison based on a Noel Coward play, a sitcom about IVF and a story about JFK faking moon landings - just 3 of the offcuts from comedy writer and US showrunner Georgia. Clips performed by: Desiree Burch, Beth Chalmers, Keith Wickham, Lizzie Roper and Jake Yapp. With additional music by Jake Yapp. Warning: This episode conta…

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Miranda Kane - Writer & Performer 52:41

2+ y ago52:41

52:41

Raconteuse Miranda shares the bits of writing that didn't quite make it, along with tales of her former life as a sex worker, in a show that's definitely NSFW. Clips performed by Chris Pavlo, Bhavnisha Parmar and Emma Clarke. Warning: This episode contains strong language and explicit material. Miranda Kane is a comedian, writer, and performer who …

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FEED DROP - In Writing With Hattie Crisell 53:39

2+ y ago53:39

53:39

This is not a normal episode of The Offcuts Drawer but a taster of the excellent podcast In Writing With Hattie Crisell. Journalist Hattie visits the studies of writers of all kinds – novelists, screenwriters, poets, journalists and more – to find out how they write, why they write, and what they can teach us about doing it better and the special g…

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Isy Suttie - Writer, Actor & Comedian 55:48

2+ y ago55:48

55:48

An investigation into the Mole-man of Hackney, standup material about pond-dipping and a bit of angst-filled teenage poetry are just some of the offcuts shared by Isy. Clips performed by: Lynsey Murrell, Beth Chalmers, Darrell Maclaine, Shash Hira, Toby Longworth and Emma Clarke Isy Suttie is a comedian, actress and writer who started performing st…

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Val McDermid - Crime Novelist & Writer 52:27

3y ago52:27

52:27

Scotland's "Queen of Crime" shares some stonking bits of early writing, including her attempt at a bonkbuster and the short story that prefigured her move into thrillers. Clips performed by: Christopher Kent, Beth Chalmers, Leah Marks, Kenny Blyth, Emma Clarke and Rachel Atkins. Val McDermid has sold over 17 million books to date across the globe a…

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Francesca Simon - Children‘s Author 49:35

3+ y ago49:35

49:35

The "Horrid Henry" creator gives us an out-take from her successful opera, unpublished articles and some other children's book ideas that despite her stellar international reputation still didn't get picked up. Clips performed by: Beth Chalmers, Emma Clarke, Leah Marks, David Holt, Rachel Atkins and Keith Wickham. Francesca Simon is universally kno…

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Robert Popper - Writer, Producer & Performer 56:53

3+ y ago56:53

56:53

"Friday Night Dinner" writer Popper shares some truly bizarre offcuts including the fake CV that landed him his big break in comedy, a prank community woodland notice and a sitcom about a wasp. Clips performed by: David Holt, Alex Lowe, Toby Longworth and Lizzie Roper. Warning: This episode contains strong language. Robert Popper is an award-winnin…

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Andrea Gibb - Film & TV Writer 49:09

3+ y ago49:09

49:09

A grab-bag of television and film scripts that didn't quite make it including a drama about GI brides and a psychological mystery set in the Scottish Highlands from screenwriter Andrea. Clips performed by: Kate O’Sulivan, Kenny Blyth, Lizzie Roper, Shash Hira, Emma Clarke, David Monteath, Rachel Atkins and Beth Chalmers. Warning: This episode conta…

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Jeremy Sams - Composer, Theatre Director & Writer 45:40

3+ y ago45:40

45:40

The West End theatre version of TV's "The Good Life", the "Toys" musical that came *before* the film... Jeremy's selection of near misses covers both stage and screen. Clips performed by: Alex Lowe, Lizzie Roper, David Holt, Beth Chalmers, Toby Longworth and Emma Clarke. Warning: This episode contains strong language. Jeremy Sams has written and cr…

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Neil Forsyth - TV Writer & Author 47:08

3+ y ago47:08

47:08

Creator of "Guilt" and "Eric, Ernie & Me" Neil showcases some other shows that didn't quite make it and shares what it's really like writing for American TV. Clips performed by: Lynsey Murrell, Beth Chalmers, David Monteath, Kate O'Sullivan, Nigel Pilkington and Kenny Blyth. Warning: This episode contains strong language. Neil Forsyth is an author …

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Jackie Clune - Actor, Writer & Novelist 41:05

3+ y ago41:05

41:05

A sweary Karen Carpenter tribute act, women's rugby and the first black female astronaut - actress/comedian Jackie reveals an interesting range of subjects in her offcuts. Clips performed by: Lynsey Murrell, Beth Chalmers and Lizzie Roper. Warning: This episode contains strong language. Veteran of the British theatre Jackie Clune started out as a d…

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Chris Brookmyre - Crime Novelist 47:49

3+ y ago47:49

47:49

Comedy, horror, Scottish football and a dog pooing in a bedsit are all to be found in the never-before-heard clips from best-selling thriller writer Chris. Clips performed by: Christopher Kent, David Holt, David Monteath and Emma Clarke. Warning: This episode contains strong language. Chris was born in Glasgow and worked as a sub-editor at Screen I…

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Luke Harding - Foreign Correspondent & Author 46:26

3+ y ago46:26

46:26

Michael Gove humiliating himself at university, a KGB-supplied sex manual and tales of derring-do in warzones around the world from foreign correspondent Luke. Clips performed by: Christopher Kent, Lynsey Murrell and Nigel Pilkington. Luke Harding is an award-winning British foreign correspondent with the Guardian. He has reported from Delhi, Berli…

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Jay Rayner - Journalist, Writer & Broadcaster 48:38

4y ago48:38

48:38

Presenter and columnist Jay knows about food. But he's an acclaimed novelist, journalist and musician too. Hear his unusual play with music, the novel that never was and his celebration of Welsh drag act Lady Ding. Clips performed by: Keith Wickham, Toby Longworth, Christopher Kent and Rachel Atkins. Warning: This episode contains strong language. …

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Chris Lang - Screenwriter & TV Producer 47:19

4y ago47:19

47:19

A film script written with the young Hugh Grant (yes, that one), a TV show about The Sex Pistols and a romcom based on his real-life relationship - just 3 of the top notch offcuts from the writer/producer of the multi award-winning TV drama Unforgotten. Clips performed by: Toby Longworth, Lizzie Roper, Christopher Kent, Leah Marks, Nigel Pilkington…

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Emma Kennedy - Writer, Presenter & Actor 46:07

4y ago46:07

46:07

Yes she's a writer of *breathes in* TV comedy series's (her own and other people's), drama, animation, children's books, memoirs, novels, programme guides and plays but she's also won Masterchef and Mastermind. And she has some very useful advice to writers starting out. Clips performed by: Keith Wickham, Leah Marks, Emma Clarke, Beth Chalmers and …

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Alex Lowe - Actor, Writer & Character Comedian 50:15

4y ago50:15

50:15

"Barry from Watford" and paranormalist "Clinton Baptiste" are just 2 of Alex's alter egos that you've likely met. But did you know he's written material for just about every comedy performer in the UK? Hear his story, and the worst impressions of Barack Obama and Tom Cruise ever. Clips performed by: Chris Pavlo, Christopher Kent, Emma Clarke, Lizzi…

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Mark Billingham - Crime Fiction Novelist & Screenwriter 49:21

4y ago49:21

49:21

From standup to multi best-selling crime novelist and screenwriter, Mark's own story includes hair-raising real-life encounters with gangsters and even serial killers. Among the TV show ideas and unpublished articles there's some standup material and even a song lyric which has yet to be performed by his band of fellow novelists The Fun Lovin Crime…

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Dave Cohen - Writer, Comedian & Teacher 47:23

4y ago47:23

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As one half of the renowned Sitcom Geeks, Dave knows more than a little about what it takes to be a successful comedy writer. From his early association with Rik Mayall and co, through award-winning sitcoms and sketch shows, right through to his latest novel, Dave's offcuts cover the various trends of comedy from the past 40 years. Clips performed …

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Katherine Jakeways - Writer, Actor & Comedian 47:38

4y ago47:38

47:38

Comedy writer/performer Katherine - "the new Victoria Wood" and star of the Horrible Histories movie, shares never-before-heard bits of her writing for TV and radio. Clips performed by: Beth Chalmers, Emma Clarke, Rachel Atkins, Leah Marks and Toby Longworth. Warning: This episode contains strong language. Katherine Jakeways is a British comedian, …

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Simon Evans - Stand Up Comedian, Presenter & Writer 49:46

4y ago49:46

49:46

A lesser known fact about erudite standup comedian Simon is that he used to write for porn magazines. But there's also scientist comedy in the mix plus a little bit of politics and the truth about whether he really is a Brexit comedian. Clips performed by: Nigel Pilkington, Toby Longworth, Beth Chalmers and Keith Wickham. Warning: This episode cont…

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Bill Dare - Comedy Writer and Producer 48:27

4y ago48:27

48:27

A world without sex, a rubbish support group, the invisible woman making breakfast in her underwear - just 3 of the scenarios featured in the unfinished or rejected early work from the BBC comedy supremo Bill Dare. Clips performed by: Toby Longworth, Rachel Atkins, Beth Chalmers, Chris Pavlo, Nigel Pilkington and Keith Wickham. Bill is a renowned B…

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Arabella Weir - Actress, Writer and Columnist 47:02

4y ago47:02

47:02

Arabella rose to fame in The Fast Show asking "Does my bum look big in this?" which she wrote as well as performed, but did you know about her musical based on the life of Tina Turner? Hear a clip of that and various radio, TV and film scripts she penned that didn't get the go ahead.... yet. Clips performed by: Rachel Atkins, Beth Chalmers, Leah Ma…

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David Quantick - Comedy Writer, Author & Journalist 46:38

4y ago46:38

46:38

Quantick, the swiss army knife of the writing world, has worked on some of the most iconic comedy creations this century, but now's your chance to hear his earlier, less successful work, plus the first ever online sitcom - about heroin addicts - that preceded his later triumphs. Clips performed by: Alex Lowe, Rachel Atkins, Beth Chalmers, Toby Long…

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Jenny Colgan - Romantic Novelist & Science Fiction Writer 55:52

4y ago55:52

55:52

Renowned worldwide for romantic fiction Jenny shares her earliest novel... about rabbits, as well as an unpublished bonkbuster set in the world of nuclear physics and a Dr Who TV series for very small children. Clips performed by: Rachel Atkins, Beth Chalmers, Toby Longworth, Leah Marks, Nigel Pilkington and Keith Wickham. Jenny Colgan is the autho…

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Jon Holmes - Writer, Comedian & Broadcaster 47:26

4y ago47:26

47:26

The pilot. Jon shares tales of spies with technical trouble, insulting Keanu Reeves and why he received the largest fine in UK broadcasting history after a call from a 12 year old. Definitely NSFW. Recorded in front of a live audience. Clips performed by: Rachel Atkins, Alex Lowe, Chris Pavlo and Keith Wickham. Warning: This episode contains strong…

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Trailer For The Offcuts Drawer 1:05

4y ago1:05

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Introduction to The Offcuts Drawer podcast. Laura Shavin interviews successful writers and gets them to share the writing offcuts they keep in their bottom drawer. For more details visit offcutsdrawer.comBy offcutsdrawer

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Episode 20: Knowledge and Wisdom

8+ y ago

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Episode 19: Balloons in the Background

8+ y ago

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Episode 18: Sweetened Condensed

8+ y ago

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Episode 17: Speakable Joy

8+ y ago

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Episode 16: Past Regrets

8+ y ago

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Episode 15: Peace Be With You

8+ y ago

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Episode 14: Three Words for "Saw"

8+ y ago

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MacUsersGuide.com | PowerMac G5 Hard Drive Upgrade 5:05

14+ y ago5:05

5:05

This video podcast focuses on how to upgrade a PowerMac G5 hard drive featuring step-by-step instructions on how to open, remove, re-install the hard drive and how to put things back together again.By Carl Berkeley

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MacUsersGuide.com | Replace a iMac G5 Power Supply 5:59

15y ago5:59

5:59

This video podcast focuses on how to put together a working iMac G5 from two donor computers. I will show you how to take a part an iMac G5 and remove a working power supply and re-installing it into an iMac G5 with a good graphics card. Also featured in this video will be step-by-step instructions on how to open and close an iMac and install a har…

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MacUsersGuide.com | Repairing Your Primary Startup Disk 2:09

15y ago2:09

2:09

Today's tip focuses on Apple's Disk Utility. Sometimes Disk Utility is just not enough to do the job when it comes to repairing your primary drive. Using the Startup Installer Disk or running a repair in Single-User Mode might be your next step.By Carl Berkeley

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MacUsersGuide.com | Using Speakable Items in OS X 1:38

15y ago1:38

1:38

Today's tip focuses on Mac OS X Speakable Items. Speakable Items are a speech recognition feature in the Mac OS and Mac OS X operating systems. It allows the user to control their Mac using natural speech, without having to train their Mac beforehand. The commands must be present in the Speakable items folder as a shortcut, AppleScript, keyboard co…

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MacUsersGuide.com | Mac Mini Hard Drive Upgrade 7:16

15y ago7:16

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Today's video tip focuses on how to upgrade a Mac Mini hard drive featuring step-by-step instructions on how to open, take a part, install the hard drive and how to put the Mac mini back together again. Visit our Help Desk httpwww.macusersguide.com to keep up with the latest developments in iPhone, iPod and third-party software, hardware and networ…

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MacUsersGuide.com | Mac Mini RAM Upgrade 7:06

15y ago7:06

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Today's video tip focuses on how to upgrade a mac mini and features step-by-step instructions on how to open, take a part, install RAM and how to put the mac mini back together again. Visit MacUsersGuide.com and keep up with the latest developments in iPhone, iPod and third-party software, hardware and networking and learn the latest tips, shortcut…

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MacUsersGuide.com | Maximizing Stickies 1:05

15y ago1:05

1:05

Today's tip focuses on Mac OS X Stickies is a sometimes-underappreciated program. Learn how-to make the most of Mac OS X Stickies beyond just saving reminders, to-dos and other bits of information that you might collect. This podcast discusses how to embed emails, images, PDFs and Quicktime movies into a stickies as well as how to search them.…

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MacUsersGuide.com | Using OS X 10.5 Application Switcher 1:17

15y ago1:17

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Today's tip focuses on using Mac OS X 10.5's Application Swithcher. The Application Switcher allows you to toggle between all your open programs, hidden or not, in a very linear manner.By Carl Berkeley

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MacUsersGuide.com | Using vCards with Address Book and iPhone 2:16

15y ago2:16

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Today's tip focuses on managing addresses using OS X. Using the Address Book isn't as seamless as we would sometimes like it to be especially between devices like the iPhone and our Address Book. In this podcast I will explain how to import contacts into your own Mac OS X Address Book and export virtual address card, or vCards, to share them with o…

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MacUsersGuide.com | Replacing the iMac hard drive 12:03

15y ago12:03

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Today's video tip focuses on replacing an iMac G4's hard drive. The thing that you are mostly likely to get the most benefit from replacing is possibly the most inaccessible part of an iMac. I have to admit that getting at the hard drive was a bit intimidating with my first iMac, a lifesavers series. But I can show you how to get it done with just …

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MacUsersGuide.com | Zooming Feature in Mac OS X 1:32

15y ago1:32

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Today's tip focuses on Zooming using Universal Access. Ever had a document or website up and needed to zoom in, even just for a second. With Universal Access enabled you can do just that.By Carl Berkeley