The Other Side Of Paradise

J.P Paradise

A collection of short stories and radio plays from the unsettled mind of J.P. Paradise. Contains curse words and bad things happening to bad people. There are deaths in all shapes and sizes, and horrible things happening mainly for comedic effect. Add in some animal cruelty and a pinch of blasphemy and we have all bases covered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 4 days ago

    Music is the Brandy of the Damned

    Music Is The Brandy Of The Damned Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise. *Please note that each episode may contain strong language, very dark humour, and themes of an adult nature.* In this week's episode, a man gets more than he bargained for. Music Is The Brandy Of The Damned, was written by J.P. Paradise. It was recordedand performed by Steve C. Walters at Elm Grove Studio, Wiltshire. All music, production and editing by Alex Brunsdon. The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon. This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author.  If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts.  If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening. This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author.  If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts.  If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    19 min
  2. 29 Jun

    Revenge

    Revenge (or A Chef Scorned) Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise. *Please note that each episode may contain strong language, very dark humour, and themes of an adult nature.* In this episode a chef recounts the goings on during a recent visit by a renowned restaurant critic. Revenge (or A Chef Scorned) was written by J.P. Paradise. It is narrated by Mij S-B Patric Mignon is played by Adam Sturges & Jules Malin is played by Oli Beech It was recorded and mixed at Westbury Road Studio by J.P. Paradise, using sound effects from the BBC Sound Effects Library. Production and editing by Alex Brunsdon. The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon. This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author.  If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts.  If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening. This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author.  If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts.  If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    12 min
  3. 22 Jun

    The Quick and the Dead

    The Quick And The Dead Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise. *Please note that each episode may contain strong language, very dark humour, and themes of an adult nature.* In this episode, a holidaymaker gets an unexpected summons to the British Consulate. The Quick And The Dead was written by J.P. Paradise. The British Consul is played by Mike Mahoney Arthur Hudgell is played by Pete Wallis & Lumkin is played by Mij S-B It was recorded and mixed at Westbury Road Studio by J.P. Paradise, using sound effects from the BBC Sound Effects Library. Additional sound effects, production and editing by Alex Brunsdon. The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon. This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author.  If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts.  If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening. This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author.  If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts.  If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    10 min
  4. 21 Jun

    A Midsummer Night’s Mashup

    A Midsummer Night's Mash-Up Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise. *Please note that each episode may contain strong language, very dark humour, and themes of an adult nature.* This episode is inspired by and includes quotes from A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare, and is a contemporary retelling of some elements of the play through modern media. A Midsummer Night's Mash-Up was written by J.P. Paradise The ‘Allo!’ website (Athenian Edition) was read by Jessica Bone BBC Radio Ancient Athens was read by Mij Paradise The Athens Gazette & Herald was read by Adam Sturges The Athenian Telegraph was read by Oli Beech & The Athenian Stage was read by Ian Diddams It was recorded at Westbury Road Studio by J.P. Paradise. All production, music, and editing by Alex Brunsdon. The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon. This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author.  If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts.  If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening. This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author.  If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts.  If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    12 min
  5. 15 Jun

    The Fossa and the Dodo

    Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise. *Please note that each episode may contain strong language, very dark humour, and themes of an adult nature.* In this episode we learn how the Dodo became a flightless bird by being too up itself. The Fossa & The Dodo, was written by J.P. Paradise. Adam Sturges is the Narrator The Fossa is played by Mij S-B & the Dodo is played by Oli Beech It was inspired by and includes a quote from ‘Fun Lovin’ Criminal’ by the Fun Lovin’ Criminals. It was recorded and mixed at Westbury Road Studio by J.P. Paradise, using sound effects from the BBC Sound Effects Library, with additional farts, belches, production and editing by Alex Brunsdon. The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon. This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author.  If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts.  If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening. This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author.  If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts.  If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    10 min
  6. 9 Mar

    Garden Produce

    Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise. *Please note that each episode may contain strong language, very dark humour, and themes of an adult nature.* In this episode, a pensioner's evening is interrupted by an unexpected visitor. Garden Produce was written by J.P. Paradise.  It is performed by Wendy Withers. It was recorded, mixed and edited at LG Studios by Alex Brunsdon. The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon. This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author.  If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts.  If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening. PLEASE NOTE THAT NO CATS WERE HARMED IN THE MAKING OF THIS PODCAST. I have five rescue cats so I am rather fond of the furry little parasites. Please be assured that this is just a story! This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author.  If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts.  If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    9 min
  7. 12 Jan

    In A Perfect World

    Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise. *Please note that each episode may contain strong language, very dark humour, and themes of an adult nature.* In this episode, a community worker and a loan shark have a difference of opinion. In A Perfect World was written by J.P. Paradise.  It is performed by Ian Diddams It was recorded at Westbury Road Studio, Wiltshire, by J.P. Paradise. All mixing and editing completed at LG Studios by Alex Brunsdon. The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon. This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author.  If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts.  If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening. This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author.  If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts.  If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    10 min

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A collection of short stories and radio plays from the unsettled mind of J.P. Paradise. Contains curse words and bad things happening to bad people. There are deaths in all shapes and sizes, and horrible things happening mainly for comedic effect. Add in some animal cruelty and a pinch of blasphemy and we have all bases covered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.