The Polari Prize Podcast

Sophia Blackwell

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Polari Salon founder Paul Burston is joined by poet and radio host Sophia Blackwell, with extracts from live LGBTQ+ literary events and in-depth backstage interviews with the authors about their books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07/02/2025

The Polari Prize Podcast: Diriye Osman

Polari Prize-winning author Diriye Osman speaks to Paul Burston about his books Fairytales for Lost Children and The Butterfly Jungle, as well as his introduction to the London scene in the nineties and being 'the architect of your own enchantment.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

39 min
06/18/2025

The Polari Prize Podcast: Kate Davies

Sophia Blackwell speaks to Polari Prize-winning author Kate Davies about her debut novel, In at the Deep End, and her new novel Nuclear Family. With discussion of donor conception, the liberating side of working in publishing and Kate’s summer read recommendations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

36 min
06/04/2025

The Polari Prize Podcast: Paul McVeigh

Hosted by Sophia Blackwell and Paul Burston. In this episode Paul Burston speaks to novelist and short story writer and Polari Prize winner Paul McVeigh about writing for radio, indulging in Jilly Cooper and whether there should be a Gay Uncles’ Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

37 min
05/21/2025

The Polari Prize Podcast: Prize Ceremony and Nicola Dinan

With audio recorded at the Prize Night ceremony at the British Library, featuring current and past winners and special guests, plus judges, and an interview between Paul Burston and prizewinning author Nicola Dinan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 min
11/14/2024

The Polari Prize Podcast: Julia Armfield and Jon Ransom

The Polari Prize Podcast returns after a three-year hiatus, as part of a landmark new partnership with easyJet holidays announced in June 2024, with a new episode featuring 2023 winners Julia Armfield and Jon Ransom. Polari Prize founder Paul Burston and host Sophia Blackwell explore winning books and nominated authors from over the years, inviting authors for interviews about their writing process and craft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

44 min
10/30/2021

Polari in Scotland - Shane Strachan, Fiona Mozley and Iain Morrison

Recorded at the Scottish Poetry Library Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

58 min
10/26/2021

Polari in Brighton - Cerys Evans, David Fennell, Allie Rogers, John McCullough, Robert Hamberger

Recorded at The Ironworks in Brighton, talented LGBTQ+ authors Cerys Evans, Allie Rogers, David Fennell, John McCullough and Robert Hamberger join Paul Burston at the literary salon. Hosted by Paul Burston, co-hosted and produced by Sophia Blackwell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

44 min
10/24/2021

Polari at G-A-Y Manchester - Emma Goswell, Val Qaeda, Joelle Taylor and Okechukwu Nzelu

The LGBTQ+ literary salon comes to Manchester with readings from special guests Emma Goswell (Coming Out Stories), Val Qaeda, Joelle Taylor and Okechukwu Nzelu. Hosted by Paul Burston, co-hosted and produced by Sophia Blackwell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

53 min

Polari Salon founder Paul Burston is joined by poet and radio host Sophia Blackwell, with extracts from live LGBTQ+ literary events and in-depth backstage interviews with the authors about their books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Creator

Sophia Blackwell
Years Active

2020 - 2025
Episodes

17
Rating

Clean
Copyright

© Sophia Blackwell
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The Polari Prize Podcast