Best Vinay Patel Podcasts (2024)

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32: Jenni Hill 53:06

3y ago53:06

53:06

Jenni Hill (Editorial Director of Orbit Books) joins Antony for our first episode with a non-author, to talk about being a book shepherd, how acquisitions can be beauty contests, and why the job involves much less actual editing than you might think. Jenni Hill on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jenni_hill Jenni Hill on the web: http://www.orbitbooks.…

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31: Simon Scarrow 1:01:09

3y ago1:01:09

1:01:09

Simon Scarrow (Eagles of the Empire, Blackout) joins Antony to discuss balancing research with the needs of a story, how every reader creates their own version of a book, and why Italian tomatoes still haunt him. Simon Scarrow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonscarrow Simon Scarrow on the web: https://www.simonscarrow.co.uk *** Antony on Twitter…

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30: Jody Houser 1:06:11

3y ago1:06:11

1:06:11

Jody Houser (Critical Role, Doctor Who) joins Antony to talk about finding new directions in existing properties, whether thinking about writing counts as writing, and getting irate about notes. Jody Houser on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jody_Houser Jody Houser on the web: http://mindeclipse.com *** Antony on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntonyJoh…

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29: Helene Wecker 1:12:50

3y ago1:12:50

1:12:50

Helene Wecker (The Golem and the Djinni, The Hidden Palace) joins Antony to discuss telling details, research that both enlightens and frustrates, and pulling the spine out of a manuscript. Helene Wecker on Twitter: https://twitter.com/helenewecker Helene Wecker on the web: https://www.helenewecker.com *** Antony on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ant…

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28: Vinay Patel 1:14:07

3+ y ago1:14:07

1:14:07

Vinay Patel (Doctor Who, Murdered by My Father) joins Antony to talk about using practice to push yourself, focusing on nailing the parts only you can do, and the balance between empathy and sympathy. Vinay Patel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/VinayPatel Vinay Patel on the web: http://www.vinaypatel.co.uk *** Antony on Twitter: https://twitter.com…

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27: Bonnie MacBird 1:06:07

3+ y ago1:06:07

1:06:07

Bonnie MacBird (Tron, Sherlock Holmes) joins Antony to discuss applying cinematic writing to prose, why truth is important even in fiction, and the joys and dangers of writing a beloved character. Bonnie MacBird on Twitter: https://twitter.com/macbird Bonnie MacBird on the web: https://macbird.com *** Antony on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntonyJo…

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26: Joshua Hale Fialkov 1:12:12

3+ y ago1:12:12

1:12:12

Joshua Hale Fialkov (Chicago Med, The Bunker) joins Antony to talk about collaboration in TV, being too mainstream for indie (but too indie for the mainstream), and solving problems instead of creating them. Joshua Hale Fialkov on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshFialkov Joshua Hale Fialkov on the web: http://www.thefialkov.com *** Antony on Twitte…

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25: Ram V 53:52

3+ y ago53:52

53:52

Ram V (Paradiso, Catwoman) joins Antony to discuss being a planner who doesn't stick to the plan, making sure every scene exists for more than one reason, and hating structural changes. Ram V on Twitter: http://twitter.com/therightram Ram V on the web: https://www.ram-v.com *** Antony on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntonyJohnston Antony on the web…

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24: Robert Muchamore 1:05:17

3+ y ago1:05:17

1:05:17

Robert Muchamore (Cherub, Henderson’s Boys) joins Antony to talk about too much research, meticulous planning, and wondering what other authors do all day. Robert Muchamore on Twitter: https://twitter.com/robertmuchamore Robert Muchamore on the web: https://www.muchamore.com *** Antony on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntonyJohnston Antony on the we…

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23: Toiya Kristen Finley 1:07:01

3+ y ago1:07:01

1:07:01

Toiya Kristen Finley (Outer Rims, The Game Narrative Toolbox) joins Antony to discuss seeing stories in her head, building stories on epiphanies, and imagining fuzzy apples. Toiya Kristen Finley on Twitter: https://twitter.com/toiyakfinley Toiya Kristen Finley on the web: https://www.toiyakfinley.com *** Antony on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Anton…

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22: Patrick Gale 1:00:21

3+ y ago1:00:21

1:00:21

Patrick Gale (A Place Called Winter, Take Nothing with You) joins Antony to talk about stories existing independently of how we tell them, using research as immersion, and being a non-linear writer who also doesn’t outline (!) Patrick Gale on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PNovelistGale Patrick Gale on the web: https://galewarning.org *** Antony on T…

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21: Zoë Sharp 1:06:50

3+ y ago1:06:50

1:06:50

Zoë Sharp (Killer Instinct, Dancing on the Grave) joins Antony to discuss women who can look after themselves, ending stories at just the right speed, and the value of summarising your own book. Zoë Sharp on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorZoeSharp Zoë Sharp on the web: http://zoesharp.com *** Antony on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntonyJohnsto…

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20: Stephen Graham Jones 1:08:33

3+ y ago1:08:33

1:08:33

For Hallowe’en, horror writer Stephen Graham Jones (Mongrels, The Only Good Indians) joins Antony to talk about the exhilaration of terror, finding a story’s unique voice, and making the boring bits interesting. Stephen Graham Jones on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sgj72 Stephen Graham Jones on the web: https://www.demontheory.net *** Antony on Twit…

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19: James Moran 1:17:27

4y ago1:17:27

1:17:27

James Moran (Cockneys vs Zombies, Doctor Who) joins Antony to discuss digital brains, spending months on preparation, and working harder than everyone else. James Moran on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamesmoran/ James Moran on the web: http://www.jamesmoranwriter.com *** Antony on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntonyJohnston Support the show on Pat…

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18: Fonda Lee 1:04:42

4y ago1:04:42

1:04:42

Fonda Lee (Jade City, Exo) joins Antony to talk about finding the courage to start, unexpected skillsets for being a writer, and the value of even a poorly-drawn map. Fonda Lee on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FondaJLee Fonda Lee on the web: https://www.fondalee.com *** Antony on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntonyJohnston Support the show on Patreo…

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17: Greg Rucka 1:19:21

4y ago1:19:21

1:19:21

Greg Rucka (The Old Guard, Stumptown) joins Antony to discuss perpetual dissatisfaction, changing techniques (a lot!), and writing angry. Greg Rucka on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruckawriter/ Greg Rucka on the web: http://www.gregrucka.com/ *** Antony on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntonyJohnston Support the show on Patreon: https://patr…

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16: Rhianna Pratchett 1:13:13

4y ago1:13:13

1:13:13

Rhianna Pratchett (Tomb Raider, Mirror's Edge) joins Antony to talk about hitting deadlines, the advantages of having a roadmap, and being surprised that the work gets done. Rhianna Pratchett on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rhipratchett Rhianna Pratchett on the web: http://rhiannapratchett.com *** Antony on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntonyJohnst…

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15: CL Taylor 1:07:40

4y ago1:07:40

1:07:40

CL Taylor (Sleep, Strangers) joins Antony to discuss turning disasters into opportunities, reading non-fiction, and hating revisions. CL Taylor on Twitter: https://twitter.com/callytaylor CL Taylor on the web: https://cltaylorauthor.com *** Antony on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntonyJohnston Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/writin…

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14: John Gruber 1:23:29

4y ago1:23:29

1:23:29

John Gruber (Daring Fireball) joins Antony to talk about being your own editor, writing in an idiosyncratic voice, and just what is a 'system', anyway? PS Stick around after the closing music for some extended nerdery about Markdown and pens...! John Gruber on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gruber John Gruber on the web: http://daringfireball.net ***…

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13: James Swallow 1:06:22

4y ago1:06:22

1:06:22

James Swallow (Nomad, Deus Ex) joins Antony to discuss transferring writing skills between media, writing licensed franchise novels, and revising half a book. James Swallow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jmswallow James Swallow on the web: https://jswallow.com *** Antony on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntonyJohnston Support the show on Patreon: h…

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12: Lauren Beukes 1:02:00

4y ago1:02:00

1:02:00

Lauren Beukes (The Shining Girls, Zoo City) joins Antony to talk about hustling for stories, why finding an agent is like dating, and the importance of trust. Lauren Beukes on Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenbeukes Lauren Beukes on the web: http://laurenbeukes.com *** Antony on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntonyJohnston Support the show on Patr…

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11: Steve Cavanagh 1:09:37

4y ago1:09:37

1:09:37

Steve Cavanagh (Thirteen, Twisted) joins Antony to discuss being deluded enough to write a book, not outlining, and ideas that make a noise. Steve Cavanagh on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SSCav Steve Cavanagh on the web: https://www.stevecavanaghauthor.com *** Antony on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntonyJohnston Support the show on Patreon: https:…

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10: Paul Cornell 1:12:33

4y ago1:12:33

1:12:33

Paul Cornell (Doctor Who, London Falling) joins Antony to talk about being yourself, worldbuilding cues, and the freedom of knowing you're going to rewrite it anyway. Paul Cornell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Paul_Cornell Paul Cornell on the web: https://www.paulcornell.com *** Antony on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntonyJohnston Support W&B on…

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9: Amal El-Mohtar 1:08:30

4y ago1:08:30

1:08:30

Amal El-Mohtar (This is How You Lose the Time War, Seasons of Glass and Iron) joins Antony to discuss how poetry strengthens prose, the joy of co-writing, and adapting one's own work. Amal El-Mohtar on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tithenai Amal El-Mohtar on the web: https://amalelmohtar.com Amal’s newsletter: http://amal.substack.com/ *** Antony on…

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8: Bryan Hill 1:00:43

4y ago1:00:43

1:00:43

Bryan Hill (Titans, Batman and the Outsiders) joins Antony to talk about writing for TV, meditating on outlines, and writing twenty pages a day (!) Bryan Hill on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bryanedwardhill *** Antony on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntonyJohnston Support W&B on Patreon: https://patreon.com/writingandbreathing…

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7: Kieron Gillen 1:07:53

4y ago1:07:53

1:07:53

Kieron Gillen (The Wicked + The Divine, X-Men) joins Antony to discuss turning criticism into fiction, being transparent, and doing all the research. Kieron Gillen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kierongillen Kieron Gillen on the web: https://kierongillen.tumblr.com *** Antony on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntonyJohnston Support W&B on Patreon: h…

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6: Cherie Priest 1:06:25

4+ y ago1:06:25

1:06:25

Cherie Priest (Boneshaker, I Am Princess X) joins Antony to talk about very specific research, making up what you can't find out, and the trials of book tour geography. Cherie Priest on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cmpriest Cherie Priest on the web: https://www.cheriepriest.com *** Antony on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntonyJohnston Support W&B o…

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5: Kelly Sue DeConnick 59:34

4+ y ago59:34

59:34

Kelly Sue DeConnick (Captain Marvel, Emerald City) joins Antony to discuss her daily routine, favourite notebooks, and why she wishes she could still wake up at 3am. Kelly Sue DeConnick on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kellysue Kelly Sue DeConnick on the web: http://milkfed.us *** Antony on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntonyJohnston Support W&B on …

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4: Vaseem Khan 54:43

4+ y ago54:43

54:43

Vaseem Khan (The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra, Bad Day at the Vulture Club) joins Antony to talk about doing justice to an idea, his five rules for writing series, and plotting with a spreadsheet. Vaseem Khan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/VaseemKhanUK Vaseem Khan on the web: https://vaseemkhan.com *** Antony on Twitter: https://twit…

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3: Dan Moren 1:01:32

4+ y ago1:01:32

1:01:32

Dan Moren (The Caledonian Gambit, The Bayern Agenda) joins Antony to discuss his journey to writing novels, seeking distraction in order to focus, and forgetting everything once it's published. Dan Moren on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dmoren Dan Moren on the web: https://dmoren.com *** Antony on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntonyJohnston Support …

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2: Maya Rodale 59:25

4+ y ago59:25

59:25

Maya Rodale (Duchess by Design, Dangerous Books for Girls) joins Antony to talk about being prolific, finding your routine, and writing in layers. Maya Rodale on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mayarodale Maya Rodale on the web: http://mayarodale.com *** Antony on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntonyJohnston Support W&B on Patreon: https://patreon.com/…

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1: An Introduction to Writing and Breathing 2:40

4+ y ago2:40

2:40

A short introductory episode to the Writing and Breathing podcast. Who is Antony? What’s the show about? Why does it exist? All these questions may or may not be answered in the next two and a half minutes. Antony on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntonyJohnston W&B on the web: https://writingandbreathing.com Support W&B on Patreon: https://patreon.c…

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S02E07 Titilola Dawudu 26:54

5+ y ago26:54

26:54

I met up and chatted to Titilola Dawudu, who is a writer, director and the author of Hear Me Now: Audition Monologues for Actors of Colour. We chatted about her latest book, working with Tamasha Theatre Company, theatre, representation and Ovalhouse. Titilola Dawudu is the Learning and Participations manager at Ovalhouse Theatre. She, in partnershi…

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S02E06 Madani Younis 42:55

6y ago42:55

42:55

I met up and chatted to Madani Younis, the out-going Artistic Director of The Bush Theatre. We chatted about what it means to be an artistic director, renovating The Bush Theatre, supporting new writers and the play An Adventure written by Vinay Patel and directed by himself.Madani Younis took over as Artistic Director of The Bush Theatre in 2012, …

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S02E05 Vinay Patel 33:22

6y ago33:22

33:22

I met up and chatted to Vinay Patel about writing for stage and screen, being commissioned by The Bush Theatre and about his play An Adventure, which is currently on at The Bush Theatre till 20th October.Vinay, is a writer for both Stage and Screen who was commissioned by the The Bush and wrote an epic based on the adventures of his grandparents. T…

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S02E04 Urielle Klein-Mekongo 58:54

6y ago58:54

58:54

I met up and chatted to Urielle Klein-Mekongo and we chatted her show, Yvette, performing, drama schools, Edinburgh Fringe, how she got into the theatre with schemes such as Playing Up and how this lead to her going to East15. Urielle is the writer and creator of Yvette, a one-woman show with original music about a stolen childhood and growing up w…

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S02EP03 Adwoa-Alexsis Mintah & Berri George 38:31

6y ago38:31

38:31

I met up and chatted to Adwoa-Alexsis Mintah and Berri George who are bringing Shadow Kingdoms to Theatre503 from June 5th - 16th. We chatted writing, performing, networking and more. Adwoa-Alexis is the producer but trained as an actor. She began producing because she wanted to be in something and it continued from there. She now has her own produ…

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David Jubb - S1E6 51:04

6+ y ago51:04

51:04

Roland Smith talks to David Jubb, artistic director of Battersea Arts Centre.By Theatre Deli

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Nadia Latif - S1E5 1:39:13

6+ y ago1:39:13

1:39:13

As a young female director of colour, Nadia Latif has had to navigate her own route through an institutionally white world of British theatre. Her ongoing and outspoken fight against the sheer ‘level of fuckery’ is equally humbling and inspirational.Nadia’s role as a trailblazer, however, has at the same time made her a lighting rod for controversy…

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Louise Orwin - #DeliPod // Extra! Extra! 5:30

6+ y ago5:30

5:30

Following on from storming Edinburgh Festival last summer, Louise Orwin is bringing back her electrifying show 'A Girl and A Gun' for what she threatens is the last time.As it opens this week - and runs 14th - 18th March at the Vault Festival - we thought we would treat you to a little extract from our stunning conversation with Louise....…

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5. Holy Road by Vinay Patel 19:24

6+ y ago19:24

19:24

Episode 5HOLY ROADby Vinay PatelDirected by Andy GoddardPerformed by Ian HoughtonA man goes for a run, attempting to work through his grief, to put together a ‘repair kit’ for himself. But as he searches in his past for comfort, darker forgotten truths are uncovered.Produced by Will Bourdillon and James Huntrods. Audio produced and edited by Andy G…

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4. Four-Thirty by Phoebe Eclair-Powell 34:10

6+ y ago34:10

34:10

Episode 44:30by Phoebe Eclaire PowellDirected by Andy GoddardPerformed by Mary Roubos, Fuad Ahammed, Howard Perret, Pip Gladwin, Andy Goddard and Lee HunterIn the early hours of the morning, six characters’ lives converge on a single, horrifying moment.Produced by Will Bourdillon & James Huntrods. Audio produced, edited by Andy Goddard. Music by An…

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3. Strays by Isley Lynn 31:34

6+ y ago31:34

31:34

Episode 3Straysby Isley LynnDirected by Andy GoddardPerformed by Eboni Dixon with Lucy Farrett, Farshid Rokey, Maxwell Tyler & Michael Keane.While caring for a newly adopted cat, a woman traces back through her life, her family and her struggles to find somewhere to belongProduced by Will Bourdillon & James Huntrods. Audio produced, edited by Andy …

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2. The Book of Eyes - by Camilla Whitehill 15:24

6+ y ago15:24

15:24

Episode 2THE BOOK OF EYESby Camilla WhitehillDirected by Andy GoddardPerformed by Asha Reid, Fiona Sagar, Ciara Baxendale, Barry McStay, Pippa Caddick, Tom Crowley & Will BourdillonSasha has a question she wants to ask. Her girlfriend’s worried. Her friends are confused. But this question is important.Produced by Will Bourdillon & James Huntrods. A…

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1. Stanley Road - by Al Smith 17:28

6+ y ago17:28

17:28

Episode 1STANLEY ROADby Al SmithDirected by Andy GoddardPerformed by Steven ElderAfter a painful break-up, a man records a message to the partner he just lost. Years pass and the life changes around him, but he cannot stop recordingProduced by Will Bourdillon & James Huntrods. Audio produced, edited and original theme by Andy GoddardThe Miniaturist…

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S02E01 Natasha Marshall 18:52

6+ y ago18:52

18:52

I met up and chatted to creator of Halfbreed, Natasha Marshall.Natasha had written the Halfbreed and was accepted onto Talawa First where she scratched the performance. The show was then brought to a full production with the support of Soho Theatre and Talawa Theatre Company. Natasha had a successful ran at the Edinburgh Fringe and then Soho Theatr…

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S02EP02 Nadia Nadif 25:16

7y ago25:16

25:16

I met up and chatted to Nadia Nadif, Artistic Director of Untold Arts.Nadia is the Artistic Director of Untold Arts founded by herself, Lauren Johnson and Joel Sams. The company ethos is 'putting BAME actors centre stage' in aims of reflection the voices left unheard. This summer I saw their production, The Scar Test at the Soho Theatre and was mov…

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S01EP22 Hammed Animashaun 31:05

7y ago31:05

31:05

I met up and chatted to Hammed Animashaun (Hamz). We talked about how he got into acting, about his current production Barber Shop Chronicles and more.By Mumba Dodwell