100 Words of Astounding Beauty

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A flash-fiction podcast where a handful of writers each make a story with a limited wordcount in a limited time. Each writer has just an audio prompt and five minutes to make a first draft. Then a fellow writer will give them the edits and suggestions they need to reach those final one hundred words. Created by Tom McNally for Red Button Audio

Jul 17

s04e09 - Homages IV (Hout Bay Panto)

A flash-fiction podcast where a handful of writers create an original story with a limited wordcount in a limited amount of time. In this episode we meditate on Muppets and wombs as we homage each other's stories. The stories are: 'A Record of the Custom of the Sun Bird Avatar,' by Amelia Armande, an homage to 'Queuing' by Ella Brasington, 'HellBattle 2: Behold - Devil Goat,' by by Joshua Crisp, an homage to 'One B' by Paul Davies, 'A Muppet Biohazard' by Paul Davies, an homage to 'Four and a Half Stars, Highly Recommended,' by Amelia Armande, 'Deliverance,' by Ella Brasington, an homage to 'Soilomancy' by Tom McNally, 'The Theory of Positrons,' by Tom McNally, an homage to 'A Warm Reception,' by Joshua Crisp. Featuring listener submission: 'That's by fiancé' by Christopher T. Dubrowski, whose drabbles have been adapted by animator Zoe Szymon. Joshua Crisp presents 'An Evening of Greek Myths' with Rope Tackle Storytellers at The Bookshop in East Grinstead on Thursday the 23rd of July. Visit us on our website, on Instagram, and send us a story on story@100wordsofastoundingbeauty.com. Created by Tom McNally, featuring Amelia Armande, Joshua Crisp, Paul Davies and Ella Brasington. Theme tune is Music For Jellyfish by Bell Lungs. Story music is by John Bartmann, released under a CC-BY license, featuring: Happy Families Jazzy Detective Endgame Nubia Feather in a Storm On A Breeze Fatality Cheeky Buggers Melting Low Gentle Rain Track art by Tom McNally. Support 100 Words of Astounding Beauty through our Ko-Fi.
May 22

s04e08 - Counter Protest

A flash-fiction podcast where a handful of writers create an original story with a limited wordcount in a limited amount of time. In this episode we bang our drums, tease our lions and unwisely deploy Elijah Wood as a floatation device. The stories are: 'Baz's Brilliant London Tour,' by Amelia Armande, 'Samba Banned,' by Joshua Crisp, 'Never stop banging the drum; it might one day come in useful,' by Ali B, 'Siren Song,' by Emberhearted, 'Down with Pride,' by Tom McNally. Featuring listener submission: 'Tick Tock Metal Heart' by Matt Dickinson, who gives commendation to Bliss, a charity for babies born premature or sick. The Kickstarter for the Poets Corner Offline Arts Lab's first exhibition wraps up on the 25th of May, so there are only a few days left to support. The Cartoon County takeover of Brighton's Open Market takes place on Sunday the 31st of May. 100 Words of Astounding Beauty zines may be found there. Visit us on our website, on Instagram, and send us a story on story@100wordsofastoundingbeauty.com. Created by Tom McNally, featuring Amelia Armande, Joshua Crisp, Ali B and Emberhearted. Theme tune is Music For Jellyfish by Bell Lungs. Story music is by John Bartmann, released under a CC-BY license, featuring: Theta Waves Carnival Sweat Endless Seascape Boogie Til You Drop Safari Time Track art by Tom McNally. Support 100 Words of Astounding Beauty through our Ko-Fi.
Apr 21

s04e07 - Laughter Machine

A flash-fiction podcast where a handful of writers create an original story with a limited wordcount in a limited amount of time. In this episode we tune into a distant frequency that splits our funny little sides. The stories are: 'Thursday Assembly,' by Amelia Armande, 'Dear Diary,' by Joshua Crisp, 'BENNIE,' by Paul Davies, 'Mocking,' by Colette McCormick, 'Joy to the World?' by Tom McNally. Featuring listener submission: 'As the Crow Flies' by Chris McCarter. The Kickstarter for the Poets Corner Offline Arts Lab's first exhibition is live from the 21st of April, please take a look and pledge your support if you can in order to help a group of socially deprived artists fill the world with art for a time. Visit us on our website, on Instagram, and send us a story on story@100wordsofastoundingbeauty.com. Created by Tom McNally, featuring Amelia Armande, Joshua Crisp, Paul Davies and Colette McCormick. Theme tune is Music For Jellyfish by Bell Lungs. Story music is by John Bartmann, released under a CC-BY license, featuring: Magical Monk Boba Static Tick Tick Boom Let's Build a Robot Elderberry Flavored Game Disco Track art by Tom McNally. Support 100 Words of Astounding Beauty through our Ko-Fi.
Mar 20

s04e06 - Lad Race

A flash-fiction podcast where a handful of writers create an original story with a limited wordcount in a limited amount of time. In this episode we slip off our marks with filth on our plimsolls. The stories are: 'The Tryouts,' by Amelia Armande, '100 Metre Backbreak,' by Joshua Crisp, 'The Scatological League,' by Fleur Shorthouse-Hemmings, of Sauna Storyteller, 'The Fall of Populism,' by Ella Brasington, 'My Laurence's devilled eggs,' by Tom McNally. Featuring listener submission: 'The Stamp Acts' by Brooklyn Monet Amelia Armande is performing 'Dionysus' at Blast Storytelling in Shropshire, Shaggy Dog Storytelling in Hebden Bridge and Beeston Tales in Cheshire. Also, come and see work by Amelia and by Tom McNally at Creativity Continues at Colonnade House, Worthing. Visit us on our website, on Instagram, and send us a story on story@100wordsofastoundingbeauty.com. Created by Tom McNally, featuring Amelia Armande, Joshua Crisp, Fleur Shorthouse-Hemmings and Ella Brasington. Theme tune is Music For Jellyfish by Bell Lungs. Story music is by John Bartmann, released under a CC-BY license, featuring: Coffee Time Rock Jailbreak Whispers Let's Hit the Bar Fridge Gameshow Brazz Born a Tiger Track art by Tom McNally. Support 100 Words of Astounding Beauty through our Ko-Fi.
Feb 2

s04e05 - Flyby

A flash-fiction podcast where a handful of writers create an original story with a limited wordcount in a limited amount of time. In this episode we squawk and scream and generally carry on. The stories are: 'The Pitch,' by Amelia Armande, 'Ostrich Negotiations,' by Joshua Crisp, 'Bad Mother Cluckers,' by Paul Davies, 'Got No Strings,' by Ella Brasington, 'Horatio Hornbill's S****y Little Car,' by Tom McNally. Featuring listener submission: 'Last Gasp' by Mads Ryle. The Ropetackle Storytellers present 'DELIVER US FROM EVIL' at the Ropetackle Centre in Shoreham-by-Sea on the 9th of February. Visit us on our website, on Instagram, and send us a story on story@100wordsofastoundingbeauty.com. Created by Tom McNally, featuring Amelia Armande, Joshua Crisp, Paul Davies and Ella Brasington. Theme tune is Music For Jellyfish by Bell Lungs. Story music is by John Bartmann, released under a CC-BY license, featuring: Hardcore Orchestral Dubstep Tiptoe Past the Guard Profound Mystery Dumplings For Two Track art by Tom McNally. Support 100 Words of Astounding Beauty through our Ko-Fi.
12/24/2025 · Bonus

s04eX2 - Christmas Special 2025 - Jingle Bus

A flash-fiction podcast where a handful of writers create an original story with a limited wordcount in a limited amount of time. In this second special holiday episode, the regular writers send in their holiday-themed stories before crumbling into jolly dust. The stories are: 'Auld Lang Syne,' by Amelia Armande, 'Advent-ture,' by Joshua Crisp, 'The Soft Music,' by Tom McNally. Visit us on our website, on Instagram, and send us a story on story@100wordsofastoundingbeauty.com. Created by Tom McNally, featuring Amelia Armande and Joshua Crisp. Theme tune is Music For Jellyfish by Bell Lungs. Story music is by John Bartmann, released under a CC-BY license, featuring: Auld Lang Syne Little Drummer Boy Joy to the World Track art by Tom McNally. Support 100 Words of Astounding Beauty through our Ko-Fi.
12/23/2025 · Bonus

s04eX1 - Christmas Special 2025 - I am the Milky Bar Kid

A flash-fiction podcast where a handful of writers create an original story with a limited wordcount in a limited amount of time. In this special holiday episode, the 100 Word Cycle has been used to write a longer-form piece, told from the point of view of an advert designed to sell milk products to British children in the 1960s. 'I am the Milky Bar Kid,' by Tom McNally. Visit us on our website, on Instagram, and send us a story on story@100wordsofastoundingbeauty.com. Created by Tom McNally. Music is 'My Sugar' by Frank Banta, published 1924 and in the public domain. It is available on archive.org. Track art by Tom McNally. Support 100 Words of Astounding Beauty through our Ko-Fi.
11/19/2025

s04e04 - Bagatelle

A flash-fiction podcast where a handful of writers create an original story with a limited wordcount in a limited amount of time. In this episode we roll a shiny treasure around our back teeth and bring salmon back in style. The stories are: 'Thief Catcher,' by Amelia Armande, 'Read the Room,' by Joshua Crisp, 'Crow Lady,' by Colette McCormick, 'Dolphins Can't Bowl,' by Harrison Perry, 'Cottingley Jam Jar Tour,' by Tom McNally. Featuring listener submission: 'Silicon Farmer' by David McNally of the Humberside War Games Society. Get your 100 Words zines at the Brighton Art Book Fair on the 6th - 7th of December. Harrison's Kickstarter for his upcoming comic, 'Atonement for a Monk' is launching soon. Visit us on our website, on Instagram, and send us a story on story@100wordsofastoundingbeauty.com. Created by Tom McNally, featuring Amelia Armande, Joshua Crisp, Colette McCormick and Harrison Perry. Theme tune is Music For Jellyfish by Bell Lungs. Story music is by John Bartmann, released under a CC-BY license, featuring: Dark Basement Lost Souls Precious Cargo Oopsie Doodle Chill and Grill Track art by Tom McNally. Support 100 Words of Astounding Beauty through our Ko-Fi.

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A flash-fiction podcast where a handful of writers each make a story with a limited wordcount in a limited time. Each writer has just an audio prompt and five minutes to make a first draft. Then a fellow writer will give them the edits and suggestions they need to reach those final one hundred words. Created by Tom McNally for Red Button Audio

Creator

Red Button Audio
Years Active

2020 - 2026
Episodes

45
Rating

Explicit
Show Website

100 Words of Astounding Beauty