Tall Tales

Brum Radio

Tall Tales is a fiction, drama and spoken word podcast, showcasing the very best emerging writing talent in Birmingham and the West Midlands. Each week, host Philip Ellis introduces a new work of fiction by a local author, brought to life by talented voice actors.

Episodes

  1. Leave Your Message After The Beep

    Episode 1

    Leave Your Message After The Beep

    This first series' episode features a darkly comic cautionary tale about the dangers of drunk dialling. Is there anything juicier than listening to other people's relationship drama? Tall Tales is a fiction, drama and spoken word podcast, showcasing the very best emerging writing talent in Birmingham and the West Midlands. Each week, host Philip Ellis introduces a new work of fiction by a local author, brought to life by talented voice actors. Leave Your Message After The Beep was written by Laura Blake and performed by Tom Inman.Sound production and editing by Aidan Maier. Hosted by Philip Ellis. Produced by 11C and Birmingham Podcast Studios/ Brum Radio. https://www.birminghampodcaststudios.comhttps://www.brumradio.com@philip_Ellis@AidanMaier ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    9 min
  2. Spoonbender

    Episode 2

    Spoonbender

    A short story about the perfect magic trick... And the perfect murder. Tall Tales is a fiction, drama and spoken word podcast, showcasing the very best emerging writing talent in Birmingham and the West Midlands. Each week, host Philip Ellis introduces a new work of fiction by a local author, brought to life by talented voice actors. "Spoonbender" was written by Philip Ellis, performed by Tom Inman. Scored and edited by Aidan Maier. Hosted by Philip Ellis. Produced by 11C and Birmingham Podcast Studios/ Brum Radio. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    15 min
  3. Vesta

    Episode 3

    Vesta

    Everything isn't quite what it seems in this tale of life in a wartime hospital. A young nurse can't quite put her finger on it, but something is horribly wrong. Tall Tales is a fiction, drama and spoken word podcast, showcasing the very best emerging writing talent in Birmingham and the West Midlands. Each week, host Philip Ellis introduces a new work of fiction by a local author, brought to life by talented voice actors. "Vesta" was written by Kathy Hoyle and performed by Daisy Edwards.  Sound production and editing by Aidan Maier. Hosted by Philip Ellis. Produced by 11C and Birmingham Podcast Studios/ Brum Radio. https://www.birminghampodcaststudios.com https://www.brumradio.com @philip_Ellis @AidanMaier ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    22 min
  4. The Red Door

    Episode 4

    The Red Door

    A surreal, suburban fairy tale. Dare you go behind the red door? Tall Tales is a fiction, drama and spoken word podcast, showcasing the very best emerging writing talent in Birmingham and the West Midlands. Each week, host Philip Ellis introduces a new work of fiction by a local author, brought to life by talented voice actors. "The Red Door" was written by A.A. Abbott and performed by Jacob Lovick. Sound design and editing by Aidan Maier. Hosted by Philip Ellis. Produced by 11C and Birmingham Podcast Studios/ Brum Radio. https://www.birminghampodcaststudios.com https://www.brumradio.com @philip_Ellis @AidanMaier ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    19 min
  5. When I Say

    Episode 5

    When I Say

    A terrible accident brings back an episode from the past in this week's story. Tall Tales is a fiction, drama and spoken word podcast, showcasing the very best emerging writing talent in Birmingham and the West Midlands. Each week, host Philip Ellis introduces a new work of fiction by a local author, brought to life by talented voice actors. "When I Say" was written by Kerry Hadley-Pryce and performed by Maryam Snape. Sound production and editing by Aidan Maier. Hosted by Philip Ellis. Produced by 11C and Birmingham Podcast Studios/ Brum Radio. https://www.birminghampodcaststudios.com https://www.brumradio.com @philip_Ellis @AidanMaier ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    25 min

  6. Episode 6

    The Mayflower Diaries

    All aboard! This week's irreverent story takes us from Southampton to Plymouth Rock, as we accompany the pious, pompous pilgrims on their journey. Tall Tales is a fiction, drama and spoken word podcast, showcasing the very best emerging writing talent in Birmingham and the West Midlands. Each week, host Philip Ellis introduces a new work of fiction by a local author, brought to life by talented voice actors. "The Mayflower Diaries" was written by Nick Whittle and performed by Robin Valk. Sound design and editing by Aidan Maier. Hosted by Philip Ellis. Produced by 11C and Birmingham Podcast Studios/ Brum Radio. https://www.birminghampodcaststudios.com https://www.brumradio.com @philip_Ellis @AidanMaier ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    16 min
  7. Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm?

    Episode 7

    Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm?

    A messed up guy. A murdered girl. Inspired by a real-life legend, this is Birmingham's answer to Twin Peaks. Stay tuned after the story to hear the true unsolved mystery. Tall Tales is a fiction, drama and spoken word podcast, showcasing the very best emerging writing talent in Birmingham and the West Midlands. Each week, host Philip Ellis introduces a new work of fiction by a local author, brought to life by talented voice actors. "Who Put Bella In The Wych Elm?" was written by Helen Gray and performed by Vita Fox. Sound production and editing by Aidan Maier. Hosted by Philip Ellis. Produced by 11C and Birmingham Podcast Studios/ Brum Radio. Cover Image: Flickr/mjeshenton (https://www.flickr.com/photos/73706993@N07/8338841268/) https://www.birminghampodcaststudios.comhttps://www.brumradio.com@philip_Ellis@AidanMaier ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    25 min
  8. Cheer Up Lucky Lips Forever

    Episode 8

    Cheer Up Lucky Lips Forever

    Not all childhood tales are happy ones. Tall Tales is a fiction, drama and spoken word podcast, showcasing the very best emerging writing talent in Birmingham and the West Midlands. Each week, host Philip Ellis introduces a new work of fiction by a local author, brought to life by talented voice actors. "Cheer Up Lucky Lips Forever" was written by Alan Beard and performed by Philip Ellis. Sound design and editing by Aidan Maier. Hosted by Philip Ellis. Produced by 11C and Birmingham Podcast Studios/ Brum Radio. https://www.birminghampodcaststudios.com https://www.brumradio.com @philip_Ellis @AidanMaier ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    20 min
  9. Mrs De Runtzen's Jewels

    Episode 9

    Mrs De Runtzen's Jewels

    "Do you believe in ghosts, Inspector?" This week's story is a deliciously dark Victorian penny dreadful. Tall Tales is a fiction, drama and spoken word podcast, showcasing the very best emerging writing talent in Birmingham and the West Midlands. Each week, host Philip Ellis introduces a new work of fiction by a local author, brought to life by talented voice actors. "Mrs De Runtzen's Jewels" was written by Ken Preston and performed by Max Carroll-Smith. Sound production and editing by Aidan Maier. Hosted by Philip Ellis. Produced by 11C and Birmingham Podcast Studios/ Brum Radio. https://www.birminghampodcaststudios.com https://www.brumradio.com @philip_Ellis @AidanMaier ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    22 min
  10. Love and Coats

    Episode 10

    Love and Coats

    All of human life can be seen in a train station, from the well-dressed businessman to the desperate beggar. Tall Tales is a fiction, drama and spoken word podcast, showcasing the very best emerging writing talent in Birmingham and the West Midlands. Each week, host Philip Ellis introduces a new work of fiction by a local author, brought to life by talented voice actors. "Love and Coats" was written and performed by Steve Pottinger. Sound production and editing by Aidan Maier. Hosted by Philip Ellis. Produced by 11C and Birmingham Podcast Studios/ Brum Radio. https://www.birminghampodcaststudios.com https://www.brumradio.com @philip_Ellis @AidanMaier ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    15 min
  11. Wrestlers

    Episode 11

    Wrestlers

    An adolescent tale of rivalry, rebellion, and wrestling in the suburbs. Tall Tales is a fiction, drama and spoken word podcast, showcasing the very best emerging writing talent in Birmingham and the West Midlands. Each week, host Philip Ellis introduces a new work of fiction by a local author, brought to life by talented voice actors. "Wrestlers" was written by Luke Humphries and performed by Jacob Lovick. Sound production and editing by Aidan Maier. Hosted by Philip Ellis. Produced by 11C and Birmingham Podcast Studios/ Brum Radio. https://www.birminghampodcaststudios.com https://www.brumradio.com @philip_Ellis @AidanMaier ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    16 min
  12. The Boy Who Wasn't There

    Episode 12

    The Boy Who Wasn't There

    In the final episode of Season 1, Geoff wonders why nobody at school is speaking to him. Tall Tales is a fiction, drama and spoken word podcast, showcasing the very best emerging writing talent in Birmingham and the West Midlands. Each week, host Philip Ellis introduces a new work of fiction by a local author, brought to life by talented voice actors. "The Boy Who Wasn't There" was written by Dennis Zaslona, and performed by Matt McConnell. Sound production and editing by Aidan Maier. Hosted by Philip Ellis. Produced by 11C and Birmingham Podcast Studios/ Brum Radio. https://www.birminghampodcaststudios.com https://www.brumradio.com @philip_Ellis @AidanMaier ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    19 min
  • 12 Episodes

About

Tall Tales is a fiction, drama and spoken word podcast, showcasing the very best emerging writing talent in Birmingham and the West Midlands. Each week, host Philip Ellis introduces a new work of fiction by a local author, brought to life by talented voice actors.

Information

  • Creator
    Brum Radio
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Brum Radio 2018
  • Show Website
    Tall Tales