Best R.A. Spratt Podcasts (2025)

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'The Legend of Tam Lin' as told by Nanny Piggins 21:58

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6d ago21:58

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When the children go a geography excursion, Nanny Piggins warns of the dangers that lurk within forests. It's not wild animals or huntsmen she's concerned about but a particular fairy with a passion for cake. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the…

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'1001 Arabian Cakes' as told by Nanny Piggins - Rerun 23:37

13d ago23:37

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I'm on tour in Emerald, Central Queensland this week so I'm playing this classic episode. I hope you enjoy it. It's reminded me I should do a few more tales from the Arabian Nights. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use t…

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'Romeo and Juliet' as told by Nanny Piggins - Rerun 12:05

20d ago12:05

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Because I'm finishing up my next book 'Romeo v Juliet' I need to play a rerun this week, so I'm posting Nanny Piggins version of the great Shakespearean tale. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www…

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'The Sinking of the Vasa' as told by Nanny Piggins 26:29

27d ago26:29

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Nanny Piggins tells the tale of how the Vasa, Sweden's great 17th century warship, managed to sink in the first thirty minutes of it's maiden voyage, and how the maritime tragedy would have been much worse if it weren't for the involvement of her Cousin Astrid Piggins and her cinnamon buns. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesra…

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Part 2 - Nanny Piggins and the Ominous Sounds 19:01

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Nanny Piggins is convinced she's over heard a terrible crime, everyone else is convinced she's made a dreadful mistake. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt To buy …

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Nanny Piggins and the Ominous Sounds 14:47

1M ago14:47

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When Nanny Piggins sustains an ankle injury, reading too many detective novels leads her believe she has witnessed a murder. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt To…

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'Rama and the Unbendable Bow' as told by Nanny Piggins 21:47

2M ago21:47

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When Michael falls in a ditch, Nanny Piggins is remind of the time one of her distant relatives was found in a ditch in the Ancient Indian Story days. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepre…

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'Psyche and the World's Meanest Mother-in-Law' as told by Nanny Piggins 27:19

2M ago27:19

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When the children rush home after a marbles tournament on their bus goes awry, Nanny Piggins finishes her tale about Psyche and Cupid, and Venus' anger management issues. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link...…

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'The Legend of Psyche' as told by Nanny Piggins 16:41

2M ago16:41

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When Michael's woodwork teacher accuses him of having a deranged psyche for inadvertently creating a too accurate replica of the statue of David, Nanny Piggins explains who the first Psyche really was. As it happens it was a distant relative of hers. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please …

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Friday Barnes and the Case of the Deadly Beans 26:00

2M ago26:00

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You can get my new audiobook using any of these links... Spotify Audible Apple Books Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt To buy one of my books use this link... ht…

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Reload for Spotify listeners - 'Friday Barnes 2, Under Suspicion' 22:45

2M ago22:45

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Spotify blocked this episode when it dropped on Wednesday. They were worried I was infringing on the author's copyright, but of course, I am the author. I own the copyright. I have the right to record and publish it. Usually this is easy to fix, because Spotify sends me a link so I can get the episode reinstated. But the link doesn't work. I've bee…

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Friday Barnes 2, Under Suspicion - Wrongly Accused 22:45

3M ago22:45

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To promote the release of my latest audiobook 'Friday Barnes 2, Under Suspicion' I am reading the first two chapters of the book. If you'd like to buy the audiobook to hear the rest, here are some links... https://open.spotify.com/show/2tWR42TFmVGOBQUf1p3AT0?si=728a785045ce4a53 https://books.apple.com/au/audiobook/friday-barnes-2-under-suspicion/id…

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'The Time Thor's Hammer Got Stolen' as told by Nanny Piggins 24:07

3M ago24:07

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Nanny Piggins tells the story of what really happened when Thor's hammer got stolen and how her distant relative Bramwell Loki Piggins was involved. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress…

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A story about GPS maliciously luring people into bogs with Susanne Gervay 41:44

3M ago41:44

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Susanne Gervay joins us on the podcast this week to talk about... natural disasters. To find out more about Susanne you can visit her website... https://sgervay.com/ If you're an aspiring writer who is interested in coming to the Kids & YA Festival at Writing NSW you can book tickets here... https://writingnsw.org.au/whats-on/events/kids-ya-festiva…

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Friday Barnes and the Case of the Vegetable War 18:34

3M ago18:34

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When Friday finds Binky in New York, he has got himself in a spot of bother involving two senior citizens and a fight about vegetables. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/…

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A story about dad parenting on the high seas with Belinda Murrell 39:08

3M ago39:08

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Dame Belinda Murrell joins us on the podcast this week to talk about high seas adventures. To find out more about Belinda you can visit her website... https://belindamurrell.com.au/ Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going. To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.com To fi…

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'The Origin of Thor's Hammer' as told by Nanny Piggins 26:07

3M ago26:07

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After using a hammer to assist a neighbour in getting into their home, Nanny Piggins tells the children the story of her distant relative from the ancient Norse Mythology days - Loki Piggins and how Thor's hammer came to be made. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or s…

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A story about finding out your Dad picked your middle name with Samera Kamaleddine 45:15

3M ago45:15

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Samera Kamaleddine joins us on the podcast this week to talk about... what's in a name? To find out more about Samera you can visit her website https://www.samerak.com/ Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going. To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.com To find out more a…

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Odysseus and the Day Trip to Hades 23:43

3M ago23:43

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Odysseus travels across the sea to Hades to find out from a prophet what he must do to get home to Ithaca. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt To buy one of my boo…

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A story about a holey sock at a funeral with Maryam Master 49:08

3M ago49:08

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Maryam Master joins us on the podcast this week to talk about... the afterlife. To find out more about Maryam you can visit her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/maryammasterauthor/ Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going. To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.c…

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Friday Barnes and the case of the Kidnapped Princess 26:37

4M ago26:37

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This is a live recording from The Round Theatre in Melbourne where I launched my new book FRIDAY BARNES 13, IN PLAIN SIGHT. I read the first five chapters to the audience. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link..…

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A story about the delicacy of confetti cannons with R.A. Spratt 20:20

4M ago20:20

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Life got away from us this week, so it's a shorter episode where I just tell you the story of what Jacquie and I have been up to this week on tour. We'll be back to a regular full length show with a guest next week when we've both recovered from promoting our new books. Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will hel…

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Part 2 - Friday Barnes and the Case of the Dangerous Tablecloth 18:16

4M ago18:16

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Friday gets her Mum out of jail, then is herself sentenced to babysitting duty. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt To buy one of my books use this link... https:/…

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A story about mid-motorway realisations with Ashleigh Barton 36:55

4M ago36:55

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Ashleigh Barton joins us on the podcast this week to talk about... things you will never live down. To find out more about Ashleigh you can visit... https://www.ashleighbarton.com/ Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going. To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.com To fin…

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Friday Barnes and the Case of the Dangerous Tablecloth 20:02

4M ago20:02

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This week I read Chapter 10 from 'Friday Barnes 12, Collision Course'. Friday rushes to Switzerland to help her mother who has been arrested, but she ends up getting arrested herself. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use…

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A story about the Police vs the Who with Frane Lessac and Mark Greenwood 46:01

4M ago46:01

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Frane Lessac and Mark Greenwood join us on the podcast this week. To find out more about them, here are their websites... https://franelessac.com/ https://markgreenwood.com.au/ Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going. To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.com To find ou…

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Nanny Piggins and the Eggs - Part 2 25:16

4M ago25:16

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After working hard all week at egg spinning, egg protecting and egg dropping, Nanny Piggins and the Green children test their skills at their school's annual egg festival. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link..…

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A story about burgling your own passport with Matt STanton 41:54

4M ago41:54

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Matt Stanton joins us on the podcast this week to tell tales about losing passports. To find out more about Matt check out his website... https://www.mattstanton.net/ Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going. To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.com To find out more abo…

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Nanny Piggins and the Egg Challenge 21:55

5M ago21:55

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It's Egg Week at Derrick, Samantha and Michael's school. Each of them has to perform a different egg based challenge. Technically, it's not a competition. And yet, Nanny Piggins is determined to see that each of them win. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe…

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A story about oversized gum boots and a misidentified "cow" with Zanni Louise 39:06

5M ago39:06

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Zanni Louise joins us on the podcast this week to talk about neighbourhood revenge plots. To find out more about Zanni you can visit her website... https://www.zannilouise.com/ Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going. To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.com To find ou…

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'Aranche, Athena and the Origin of Spiders' as told by Nanny Piggins 21:21

5M ago21:21

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Nanny Piggins tells the story of her fabulously talented distant cousin, who was so good at cake decorating she caused the invention of spiders. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com…

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A story about a preppy who thinks you're an elf with Adam Wallace 43:35

5M ago43:35

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Adam Wallace joins us on the podcast this week to talk about the weird and wonderful things kids say at school visits. To find out more about Adam you can visit his website at... https://www.adam-wallace-books.com/ Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going. To find out more about R.A…

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'Noah's Ark' as told by Nanny Piggins 18:45

5M ago18:45

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One rainy day, after Mrs Lau's fishpond has overflowed, Nanny Piggins tells the story of Noah's Ark which she just happens to know all about because Noah was a distant relative of hers. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise u…

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A story about a lost letter and a serendipitous cinema time with Stuart Wilson 43:26

5M ago43:26

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Stuart Wilson joins us on the podcast this week to talk about letters. To find out more about Stuart you can visit his website https://www.stuwilsonwrites.com/ Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going. To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.com To find out more about Jacq…

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Holiday Rerun - Nanny Piggins and the Last Cake of the Romanovs 31:08

5M ago31:08

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Nanny Piggins recalls the time she was banned from the Hermitage Museum for attempting to eat a historic artefact. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt To buy one o…

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A story about identifying plastic Halloween skulls with Darcy-Lee Tindale 46:25

5M ago46:25

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Darcy-Lee Tindale joins us on the podcast to talk about researching books. To find out more about Darcy you can visit... https://darcyleetindale.wixsite.com/darcy-leetindale Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going. To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.com To find out m…

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Holiday Rerun - Nanny Piggins and the Ghosts of Easter 26:10

6M ago26:10

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Every Easter Nanny Piggins goes on a shameless chocolate eating frenzy. Her Easter egg guzzling is so out of control it frightens children, and adults and even the Police Sergeant. So Derrick, Samantha and Michael come up with an idea to convince their beloved Nanny to behave better, just this once. They visit her in the night dressed up as the gho…

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A story about a glittering pink alarm clock pretending to be a bomb with Judith Rossell 46:33

6M ago46:33

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Judith Rossell joins us on the podcast this week to talk about learning a language. To find out more about Judith you can visit her website... https://judithrossell.com/ Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going. To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.com To find out more …

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'Odyssseus and the Evil Enchantress' as told by Nanny Piggins 21:12

6M ago21:12

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When Odysseus's men are turned into monsters, he has to go and rescue them from a staggeringly beautiful and evil enchantress. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt …

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A story about a rogue pianist with Angus FitzSimons 43:53

6M ago43:53

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Angus FitzSimons joins us on the podcast this week to talk about the theatre. To find out about Angus' play 'Dear Sir' use this link... https://www.glenstreet.com.au/whats-on/dear-sir Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going. To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.com To …

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'Odysseus, the Giants and the Evil Beauty' as told by Nanny Piggins 17:48

6M ago17:48

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Nanny Piggins continues the tail of Odysseus' journey home from Troy. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3…

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A story about a plunge pool with a past with Irma Gold 37:52

6M ago37:52

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Irma Gold joins us on the podcast this week to talk about Africa. To find out more about Irma you can visit her website https://irmagold.com/ Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going. To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.com To find out more about Jacqueline Harvey visi…

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Friday Barnes and the Case of the Dangerous Letter 27:23

6M ago27:23

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Friday Barnes has to help the librarian at Highcrest Academy find a radioactive letter. If you'd like to get tickets to the book launch for 'Friday Barnes 13, In Plain Sight' here is the link... https://www.theround.com.au/whats-on/friday-barnes-plain-sight-book-launch-show The link for overseas listeners to get an autographed bookplate is here... …

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A story about a royal wedding in a cubby house with Amy Doak 39:52

6M ago39:52

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Amy Doak joins us on the podcast this week to talk about royalty. To find out more about Amy you can check out her website... https://amywritingbooks.com/ Or follow her on instagram... https://www.instagram.com/amywritingbooks/ Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going. To find out m…

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'The Legend of the Giant's Causeway' as told by Nanny Piggins 20:30

7M ago20:30

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When Samantha is taught at school that the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland was caused by volcanic rock, Nanny Piggins tells her the real story that involved two giants. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link…

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A story about chooks gone rogue with Danielle McDonald 43:02

7M ago43:02

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Danielle McDonald is our special guest on the podcast this week as we talk about regional life. To find out more about Danielle and her work, you can check out her Instagram page using this link... https://www.instagram.com/danielle_mcdonald_studio/ Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcas…

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Epically Good Greek Myths - Recording from the Livestream Book Launch 1:08:42

7M ago1:08:42

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This is the live recording from the Book Launch for my latest book EPICALLY GOOD GREEK MYTHS. It was a lot of fun. I did a live reading, answered readers questions and explained the origin story of the book. If you'd like to order a signed copy you can use this link... https://www.booktopia.com.au/epically-good-greek-myths-r-a-spratt/book/978176134…

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A story about a fully dressed streaker with Adrian Beck 41:36

7M ago41:36

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Adrian Beck joins us on the podcast to talk about show buisiness. To find out more about Adrian you can visit his website... https://adrianbeck.com.au/ Or you can follow him on istagram at @adrianbeckbooks https://www.instagram.com/adrianbeckbooks/ Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast…

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'Fin McCool and the Fire Breathing Fairy' a told by Nanny Piggins 20:57

7M ago20:57

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At the age of ten years old, Fin McCool decides to become the leader of a band of warrior hunters. No one else thinks this is a good idea. So Fin takes on a fire breathing fairy to prove herself. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For mer…

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'A story about a head injury in a public toilet' with Tania McCartney 37:33

7M ago37:33

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Tania McCartney joins us to tell stories about living in Asia. To find out more about Tania you can visit... https://www.taniamccartney.com/ Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going. To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.com To find out more about Jacqueline Harvey visit…