Best ECS Events Podcasts (2025)

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77: Chris Bridges, Hayley Dunlop, Social Sauna Book Club, Demystifying Publishing and more! 1:00:00

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On this month's show we talk to Chris Bridges about his new book SICK TO DEATH; to Hayley Dunlop about her Christmas novel IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS, to Anna Jefferson about New Writing South's DEMYSTIFYING PUBLISHING DAY and to Kelly from SOCIAL SAUNA BOOK CLUB. Events we mention at the end of the show: Queer Gothic: Chloe Michel…

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76: 🛟The Coast is Queer LGBTQ+ Literary Festival featuring Ayse Huseyin, Abi Fellows, Kit Heyam and DG Coutinho 🛟 59:59

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This month's show is dedicated to The Coast is Queer Festival, Brighton's landmark festival of LGBTQ+ literature. Info about all the events we speak to festival speakers Ayse Huseyin, Abi Fellows, Kit Heyam and DG Coutinho. We also chat to Sarah from Writers HQ about their Writing As Resistance Festival in September. The Coast is Queer events menti…

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75: Jo Morey, Sally Gardner, Piotr Cieplak and Chapter 34 Books 1:00:00

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On this month's episode, we speak to Jo Morey about her new book THE NIGHT LAGOON, to Sally Gardner about THE BRIDE STONE and to Piotr Cieplak about ZOFIA NOWAK'S BOOK OF SUPERIOR DETECTING. We also chat to Kelly at Chapter 34 Books in Shoreham about their event programme and summer reads. If you're interested in coming to our day long writing retr…

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74: Marisa Linton, Kerry Downes, Jill Johnson, E.C. Nevin and Brighton Book Festival 1:00:00

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On this month's show, we speak to Brighton-based writers Marisa Linton, Kerry Downes and Jill Johnson, plus Althea from Brighton Book Festival tells us about this year's offering. We break our own Brighton-based rules to have E.C. Nevin on the show... the book was just that good!By RadioReverb

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73: Emma Jane Unsworth, Lauren Bravo, Andrew Flewitt and Beyond The Book Festival 1:00:00

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This month we speak to three Brighton-based writers; Emma Jane Unsworth (SLAGS), Lauren Bravo (PROBABLY NOTHING) and Andrew Flewitt (DO YOU BELIEVE IN LIFE AFTER LOSS?). We also talk to Phil Viner about BEYOND THE BOOK festival which takes place on May 10th.By RadioReverb

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72: Saba Sams is coming to Brighton Festival on May 8th 15:26

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In this bonus Footnote episode, Saba Sams joins us to talk about her debut novel, GUNK, which she's launching at the Brighton Festival in conversation with Fee Mac. Get tickets here. Jules has been divorced from her ex-husband Leon for five years, but she still works alongside him at the nightclub. With the arrival of Nim, a new employee at the bar…

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The Road to ECS #06: Heather Cook 38:14

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"The Road to ECS" is a bi-weekly 20-minute podcast about all things ECS. What's cooking, what's new, cooperation with Microsoft, the latest speakers and sessions, what to expect, and a lot of goofing around.By ECS Events

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71: Annabel Thorpe, Judy Upton, Tom Johnstone, Waterstones Events and Publishing Industry Day 1:00:00

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Today's show includes Ditching based Annabel Thorpe talking about her historical fiction set in Italy and how her work as a travel journalist has informed her writing. Judy Upton discusses her Sussex based mystery Series. Tom Johnstone talks about how he uses Brighton's unseen history to write short fiction. Sam at Brighton Waterstones talks about …

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70: Frances Quinn, D.E White's Crime Writing Workshop, Forthwrite Festival, The First Graphic Novel Award and Brooke Robinson's attempt to write in every cafe in Brighton 1:00:01

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In this month's jam-packed show, we talk to Brighton-based Fran Quinn about her new book THE LOST PASSENGER; to D.E. White about her crime-writing workshop in Horsham on March 27th; to Anna and Sam from Forthwrite Festival which takes place in Brighton and Crawley in March; to Brighton-based graphic novelists Myf and Corinne from the First Graphic …

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The Road to ECS #05: April Dunnam 26:17

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"The Road to ECS" is a bi-weekly 20-minute podcast about all things ECS. What's cooking, what's new, cooperation with Microsoft, the latest speakers and sessions, what to expect, and a lot of goofing around.By ECS Events

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The Road to ECS #04: Carlotta Castelluccio and Korey Stegared-Pace 40:24

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"The Road to ECS" is a bi-weekly 20-minute podcast about all things ECS. What's cooking, what's new, cooperation with Microsoft, the latest speakers and sessions, what to expect, and a lot of goofing around.By ECS Events

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69: Laura Wilkinson, Hannah Dolby, Simon Maddrell and Charlie Ross AKA The Roaming Reader 1:00:00

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On this jam-packed episode, we talk to Brighton-based writer Laura Wilkinson about her new book That Night in New York; to Charlie Ross AKA The Roaming Reader about Chichester's new poetry Slam; to Simon Maddrell about his forthcoming pamphlet Jonathan Blake, L1, and the launch in Brighton on February 19th at 7om at Lunch Positive, and to Hannah Do…

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The Road to ECS #03: Amit Svarzenberg 27:41

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"The Road to ECS" is a bi-weekly 20-minute podcast about all things ECS. What's cooking, what's new, cooperation with Microsoft, the latest speakers and sessions, what to expect, and a lot of goofing around.By ECS Events

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68: Holly Bourne and Alan Edwards (are coming to a venue near you) 1:00:00

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We speak to Alan Edwards and Holly Bourne about their forthcoming events in Brighton and Sussex and the books they’ll be discussing. See Holly on Jan 16th at Chapter 34 https://www.chapter34.co.uk/event/book-launch-of-so-thrilled-for-you-by-holly-bourne/ See Alan on Feb 7th at The Old Market https://www.theoldmarket.com/shows/i-was-there-in-convers…

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The Road to ECS #02: Laurie Pottmeyer 30:57

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"The Road to ECS" is a bi-weekly 20-minute podcast about all things ECS. What's cooking, what's new, cooperation with Microsoft, the latest speakers and sessions, what to expect, and a lot of goofing around.By ECS Events

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67: Holiday Book Recommendations with Kemptown Books and our very first Christmas Story with Fran Swaine 1:00:00

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On our Christmas special we speak to Cathy Hayward from Kemptown Books about her Holiday Recommendations, and Brighton based writer Fran Swaine reads her Christmas short story, The Lost Dog.By RadioReverb

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The Road to ECS #01: Lee Stott and Vesa Juvonen 26:28

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"The Road to ECS" is a bi-weekly 20-minute podcast about all things ECS. What's cooking, what's new, cooperation with Microsoft, the latest speakers and sessions, what to expect, and a lot of goofing around.

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66: Historical Fiction with Anna Lucia, Jacquie Bloese and Ciar Byrne 1:00:00

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This month we're joined by Anna Lucia, Jacquie Bloese and Ciar Byrne to talk about their historical novels. If you have an idea for the show, email us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram!By RadioReverb

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65: The Coast is Queer: Queer Ukraine 1:09:57

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In the fifth of our five-part series in collaboration with The Coast is Queer Festival, we revisit the event Queer Ukraine from 2023's festival with DViJKA Collective, Yelena Moskovich and Tanya G, hosted by Maria Jastrzębska GET TICKETS TO THE COAST IS QUEER 2024 Find out more about The Coast is Queer and sign up to their mailing. You can follow t…

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Week 4 and What's In Store? 56:13

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The EC Team is back like we never left. Week 3 episode is not available due to technical issues but that's alright because Week 4 is now here!! Drea, G, & O link up to talk about what's going on around the NFL and how does that impact things on the fantasy side? The Team closes out by recapping the Week 3 Game of the Week and announcing the Week 4 …

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64: Truth, Memory and Reliability in Fiction with Elizabeth Perry & Status Quo 1:00:00

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Go and see AFLO. at Status Flo! Books discussed with Elizabeth: Hazadorous Spirits, Anbara Salam After She Wrote Him, Sulari Gentill Margo's Got Money Troubles, Rufi Thorpe My Good Bright Wolf: A Memoir, Sarah Moss The Hypocrite, Jo Hamya Rodham Curtis Sittenfeld You Can't Catch Death: A Daughter's Memoir, Ianthe Brautigan Total Recall: A V. I. War…

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63: The Coast is Queer: Genre Bending and Queering Words 1:09:00

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In the fourth of our five-part series in collaboration with The Coast is Queer Festival, we revisit the event Genre Bending and Queering Words from 2023's festival with three Brighton based authors and poets Janet Sutherland, Maria Jastrzębska and Robert Hamberger. GET TICKETS TO THE COAST IS QUEER 2024 GET TICKETS FOR MARIA'S MEMOIR WRITING WORKSH…

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Week 1's Done, Now On to Week 2 Fun 52:52

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Week 1 is in the books the EC Team is here to talk about it all! Drea, G, and O will talk about if you should panic on any Week 1 performances and the impact on your fantasy squad before getting into a discussion on Who Would You Rather? Join in the discussion!!

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Week 1 - Let's Go!!!! 51:46

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Week 1 is here and the EC Team is talking about TNF!!! The question is what is Travis Kelce's fantasy impact going to be this year? How should you play the Chase situation in Week 1? The team will talk a few who would you rather scenarios and then give some Dynasty League updates picking a fantasy game of the week and underdogs to win it all.…

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62: The Coast is Queer: Juno Dawson's Lovely Trans Literary Salon with Harry Nicholas 1:06:48

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In the third of the five-part series in collaboration with The Coast is Queer Festival, we revisit Juno Dawson's Lovely Trans Literary Salon with Harry Nicholas from 2023's festival. GET TICKETS TO JUNO'S LOVELY TRANS LITERARY SALON AT 2024'S FESTIVAL Find out more about The Coast is Queer and sign up to their mailing list to hear first about the f…

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Bet A $1,000 35:21

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The EC Team gets together to talk about Russ and does he have any fantasy value? The latest on Ceedee, Chase, & Aiyuk. Should the Patriots start Maye week 1? Also, host Drea gets into it with league rival Larry (HBK) as we host another visitor from our Dynasty League.

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EC Dynasty Draft & Auction Recap 1:12:22

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The EC Team is fresh out of the draft & auction room for our 10 year dynasty league!! We are talking current event football topics and our league with last year's winner, Amir (NWA).

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Fantasy Rookie Squad w/IDP 42:24

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The Elite Team gets together to talk football & zone in on the rookies. Specifically rookies that will have an impact this year in Fantasy.

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61: Jill Johnson, Jane Crittenden and AFLO. the Poet 1:00:01

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We speak to local writers Jane Crittenden and Jill Johnson and to AFLO. the Poet about this year's The Coast is Queer FestivalBy RadioReverb

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60: The Coast is Queer: The Undercurrent of Class on Queer Literature with Joelle Taylor and Abi Fellows 1:00:49

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In the second of the five-part series in collaboration with The Coast is Queer Festival, we revisit an enlightening conversation from 2023's festival exploring the undercurrent of class on queer literature featuring Joelle Taylor and Abi Fellows SUPER EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! Find out more about The Coast is Queer and sign up to their ma…

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59: The Coast is Queer: Queer Representation in Commercial Fiction with Tanya Byrne, Tasha Suri and Laura Kay. 1:18:40

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In the first of the five-part series in collaboration with The Coast is Queer Festival, we revisit an enlightening conversation from 2023's festival exploring queer representation in commercial fiction featuring Tanya Byrne, Tasha Suri and Laura Kay. SUPER EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! Find out more about The Coast is Queer and sign up to the…

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58: From Short Story to Radio Drama: Recording 'Anne' with Kristin Burniston and Duncan Illing 1:00:00

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On this episode of The Brighton Book Club, we talk to two Brighton-based writers – Kristin Burniston and Duncan Illing – who have teamed up to transform Kristin's wonderful short story, Anne, into a radio drama. We discuss everything from the publishing industry, to special effects, writing Brighton and Brighton's writing community.…

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Fantasy, Rookies, & IDP Love 51:50

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The EC Team gets together to talk about what's going on in the NFL. Is the Ceedee or Aiyuk situation going to get ugly? Fantasy Ranking grievances and what rookies to take a look at for immediate IDP production this year.

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NFL Offseason Talk - TE Talk 36:14

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The Elite Team gets together to pickup where they left off and chat about the Packers WR situation before discussing the Rookie TE class & overall TE position in our football talk with a fantasy focus.

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Elite Circle - NFL Offseason Discussion 34:51

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The EC Team is going to discuss the WR rookie class, how long do you wait when making a trade offer?, and Waddle vs. Smith comparison.

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57: Summer Reads with Jo Furniss, Cassie Bruce and Sophie Flynn 1:00:00

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On this month's show, we speak to two Brighton based writers Jo Furniss and Cassie Bruce about their new novels DEAD MILE and SIRENS BAY. We also speak to the excellent Sophie Flynn about her new novel WHAT STAYS UNSAID, a thriller set over a hen weekend Dartmoor. Follow the show over on InstagramBy RadioReverb

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56: Brighton Book Festival with Althea Woolf, Sheika Helawy, Taha Kehar, Helen Lederer and Roy McFarlane 1:00:00

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On the show today, we speak to co-director of Brighton Book Festival Althea Woolf, Sheika Helawy, Taha Kehar, Helen Lederer and Roy McFarlane. You can buy tickets from brightonbookfestival.co.uk and follow us on Instagram to find out more about the events spoken about in today’s show over at @btnbookclub.…

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55: It's the Reverbathon! Supported by Brighton Fringe, Hove Creative Writing Club and The Real Writers Circle 33:02

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It's the Reverbathon and we're back with a special show recorded in the Radio Reverb studio with a host of fab live guests and sponsors. Please consider making a donation to keep us ad-free and creating the show. You can do so here. More about Jenni and her work at Brighton Fringe Book tickets to Mrisi's show More about Hove Creative Writing Group …

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54: Graham Bartlett, Katy Massey and Tanya Byrne 1:00:00

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We're joined by three fantastic Brighton authors: Graham Bartlett, Katy Massey and Tanya ByrneBy RadioReverb

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53: Brighton Debut Authors Ania Card and Sarah Butler plus a Brighton Fringe Preview 1:00:00

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This month we speak to Brighton based debut novelists, Ania Card and Sarah Butler, both of whom have books out with indie presses. Ania talks about writing not in her native tongue, about exploring queer identity and how the writing community has helped her reach success. Sarah talks about the move from short fiction to a novel and how the Sussex l…

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52: Brighton Bestsellers with Elly Griffiths, Dorothy Koomson and Jack Jordan 1:00:00

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Our Brighton Bestseller episode features the wonderful Elly Griffiths, Dorothy Koomson and Jack Jordan. If you enjoy the show, please do rate review and subscribe!By RadioReverb

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51: Real Writers Circle Takeover 1:00:00

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This month’s show is hosted Victoria Robson and Cindy Etherton, co-founders of Real Writers Circle, a Brighton-based a community of writers who meet monthly to share work, support, and friendship. Victoria and Cindy talk to Circle members Ciar Byrne, Jackie Mendoza and Kate Marsh about their favourite books and their influence on their writing. And…

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50: Christmas Gift Guide 2023, Idra Novey and why you should all join Jericho Writers 1:00:01

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Join Jericho Writers More about TAKE WHAT YOU NEED The books spoken about on the show: Fiction 1a: Penance by Eliza Clark 1b: Pretty as a Picture by Elizabeth Little 2a: In Memoriam by Alice Winn 2b: Ghost Girl, Banana by Wiz Wharton 3a: Mrs S by K Patrick 3b: Dryland by Sara Jaffe 4a: Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Sutanto 4…

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49: Lisa Fransson, Deborah Jenkins and Emma Jackson 1:00:00

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On this month’s show, we hear from Lisa Fransson about her new novel THE SHAPE OF GUILT, to Deborah Jenkins about her debut collection of short stories, WINTER LIGHTS and to Emma Jackson’s new book WITCH YOU WEREN’T HERE. Our next show is our bumper Christmas recommendation special with bookseller, Elizabeth Perry. We’ll go through the top 5 bestse…

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48: The Coast is Queer LGBTQ+ Literature Festival 2023 1:00:01

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On the show, we hear from Lesley Wood, CEO of New Writing South and director of the festival; from David Sheppeard from festival partner, Marlborough Productions; from Alexa Rusakoff, one of the student curators behind Friday’s event; from Okechukwu Nzelu who joins us to talk about his in-conversation event with Max Lobe and the workshop on charact…

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Fantasy Football draft roundtable discussion 36:11

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Check out new episode as the Elite team discusses NFL recent trades, all things fantasy football!

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47: Eliza Clark's 'Penance', Elizabeth Delo, Deborah Price and Joseph Zigmond 1:00:00

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This month, we speak to Elizabeth Delo, author of BECOMING LIZ TAYLOR, about why she decided to set part of her debut novel in Brighton and how overhearing a conversation in a queue sparked the idea for the book. We also talk to Brighton based Deborah Price about her memoir THE PEANUT FACTORY about living in London squats in the 80s. We talk to Bri…

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Fantasy football- Live show 31:28

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Check out new episode as the EC team gets you ready for your fantasy draft!! We discuss Sleepers, Studs, current players ADP, and Rookies impact this year!!

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46: Claire Fuller, Chloe Michelle Howard, Emma Claire Wilson and The First Graphic Novel Competition 56:44

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We're back from our short summer hiatus with a jam-packed episode for you. We speak to Brighton based Chloe Michelle Howard about her debut novel SUNBURN – a beautiful sapphic comic of age story set in rural Ireland in the 1990s, to former Brighton resident Emma Claire Wilson about her debut novel THIS CHILD OF MINE and what it was like to grow up …

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Off-season fantasy football Update and Schedule review 35:22

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Check out new episode as the Elite team discuss beginning of NFL 2023 schedule. Also breaks down fantasy impacts for Cook, Hopkins and Hurts. Topics discussed in episode:- [ ] Dalvin Cook and DeAndre Hopkins possible new designations- [ ] Philadelphia Eagles- [ ] Detroit Lions and much more…