Tall Tales Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/tall-tales 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. © Brum Radio 2018 40fdd982-4eb0-5fa7-b0c6-71a809459cd4 no Support this podcast on Patreon en Tue, 10 Dec 2024 00:00:05 -0800 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:46:18 -0800 https://brumradio.com https://img.transistor.fm/T0YrWkUB7mXlNP4cbGBflTjS3URn2GsHz0EjeKQCGGE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE0NzMwLzE2MDM4/MTczNTAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Tall Tales https://brumradio.com serial 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. Tall Tales is a fiction, drama and spoken word podcast, showcasing the very best emerging writing talent in Birmingham and the West Midlands. Spoken Word, Short Stories, Tall Tales, West Midlands, Literature, Drama, Fiction Birmingham Podcast Studios | Brum Radio podcasts@brumradio.com No No Leave Your Message After The Beep 1 1 Leave Your Message After The Beep full fe9804e6-abb3-4cb9-9d85-a97e2d0940df https://share.transistor.fm/s/5f4d4890 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.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> 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.com
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@philip_Ellis
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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Fri, 07 Sep 2018 05:00:00 -0700 Brum Radio Brum Radio 519 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? Leave your message after the beep was written by Laura Blake and performed by Tom Inman. 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? Leave your message after the beep was written by Laura Blake and perform Spoken Word, Short Stories, Tall Tales, West Midlands, Literature, Drama, Fiction No Spoonbender 2 2 Spoonbender full 303a5609-af87-416e-9034-d938550ef6fa https://share.transistor.fm/s/d1eea6a3 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 ★ ]]> 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 ★ ]]> Fri, 14 Sep 2018 09:00:00 -0700 Brum Radio Brum Radio 890 A short story about the perfect magic trick... And the perfect murder. "Spoonbender" was written by Philip Ellis, performed by Tom Inman, and scored and edited by Aidan Maier. A short story about the perfect magic trick... And the perfect murder. "Spoonbender" was written by Philip Ellis, performed by Tom Inman, and scored and edited by Aidan Maier. Short Stories, perfect murder, magic No Vesta 3 3 Vesta full af4144e4-25b6-4736-8fbd-8f5726e7f724 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5fb2334d 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.


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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> 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.


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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Fri, 21 Sep 2018 10:00:00 -0700 Brum Radio Brum Radio 1340 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. 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. Short Stories, Fiction, Drama, Wartime No The Red Door 4 4 The Red Door full 4fd7c684-09c6-47b8-bfe5-c7cc124e9ad9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1f160318 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.


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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> 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 ★ ]]> Fri, 28 Sep 2018 10:00:00 -0700 Brum Radio Brum Radio 1120 A surreal, suburban fairy tale. Dare you go behind the red door? A surreal, suburban fairy tale. Dare you go behind the red door? Short Stories, Fiction, Drama, Fairy Tales No When I Say 5 5 When I Say full 0b08f218-4599-4db2-87ba-b7d39467008c https://share.transistor.fm/s/7f91a39a 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.


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https://www.brumradio.com

@philip_Ellis

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> 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 ★ ]]> Fri, 05 Oct 2018 10:00:00 -0700 Brum Radio Brum Radio 1471 A terrible accident brings back an episode from the past in this week's story. A terrible accident brings back an episode from the past in this week's story. Short Stories, Fiction, Drama No The Mayflower Diaries 6 6 The Mayflower Diaries full 65ceb434-e4b4-4c54-ac5e-1ee3a92cf676 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b3023c9b 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.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> 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.

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https://www.brumradio.com

@philip_Ellis

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Fri, 12 Oct 2018 10:00:00 -0700 Brum Radio Brum Radio 977 All aboard! This week's irreverent story takes us from Southampton to Plymouth Rock, as we accompany the pious, pompous pilgrims on their journey. All aboard! This week's irreverent story takes us from Southampton to Plymouth Rock, as we accompany the pious, pompous pilgrims on their journey. Short Stories, Fiction, Drama, Southhampton, Plymouth Rock, Pilgrims No Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm? 7 7 Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm? full 210b8626-b0cc-400b-87ec-9c31ed247b30 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fa4b86f4 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/)


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@philip_Ellis
@AidanMaier

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> 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/)


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https://www.brumradio.com
@philip_Ellis
@AidanMaier

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Fri, 19 Oct 2018 04:09:00 -0700 Brum Radio Brum Radio 1523 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. 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. Urban legend, True Crime, Bella Wych Elm, Short Stories No Cheer Up Lucky Lips Forever 8 8 Cheer Up Lucky Lips Forever full 06f62173-aab2-4109-8397-4cd2d0faa02f https://share.transistor.fm/s/6a65d99b 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.


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https://www.brumradio.com

@philip_Ellis

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> 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 ★ ]]> Fri, 26 Oct 2018 10:00:00 -0700 Brum Radio Brum Radio 1200 Not all childhood tales are happy ones. Not all childhood tales are happy ones. Short Stories, Fiction, Drama No Mrs De Runtzen's Jewels 9 9 Mrs De Runtzen's Jewels full c4204823-aff9-48ad-9f07-6a2fe8aa04f2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c26cd7bd "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 ★ ]]> "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 ★ ]]> Fri, 02 Nov 2018 10:00:00 -0700 Brum Radio Brum Radio 1336 "Do you believe in ghosts, Inspector?" This week's story is a deliciously dark Victorian penny dreadful. "Do you believe in ghosts, Inspector?" This week's story is a deliciously dark Victorian penny dreadful. Short Stories, Fiction, Drama, Penny Dreadful No Love and Coats 10 10 Love and Coats full 230e7f3a-685e-4679-b9cf-c519d4f66625 https://share.transistor.fm/s/81c2fa8b 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 ★ ]]> 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 ★ ]]> Fri, 09 Nov 2018 01:00:00 -0800 Brum Radio Brum Radio 889 All of human life can be seen in a train station, from the well-dressed businessman to the desperate beggar. All of human life can be seen in a train station, from the well-dressed businessman to the desperate beggar. Short Stories, Fiction, Drama, Train Station, Love Story No Wrestlers 11 11 Wrestlers full 76e0514e-16d1-4492-9eae-39a56d8bcddb https://share.transistor.fm/s/73de0af4 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 ★ ]]> 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 ★ ]]> Fri, 16 Nov 2018 02:00:00 -0800 Brum Radio Brum Radio 977 An adolescent tale of rivalry, rebellion, and wrestling in the suburbs. An adolescent tale of rivalry, rebellion, and wrestling in the suburbs. Spoken Word, Short Stories, Tall Tales, West Midlands, Literature, Drama, Fiction No The Boy Who Wasn't There 12 12 The Boy Who Wasn't There full ba00b28e-0743-4e27-8634-645a29455968 https://share.transistor.fm/s/36aca3ee 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 ★ ]]> 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 ★ ]]> Fri, 23 Nov 2018 02:00:00 -0800 Brum Radio Brum Radio 1114 In the final episode of Season 1, Geoff wonders why nobody at school is speaking to him. In the final episode of Season 1, Geoff wonders why nobody at school is speaking to him. Short Stories, Fiction, Drama No