Real Stories with Random Writers
This podcast is hosted by R.A. Spratt and Jacqueline Harvey. We're authors, which means we tell stories for a living. This podcast is all about sharing our stories with you. We'll have a special guest each week.
S2 E10 · Mon, April 28, 2025
A story about a lost letter and a serendipitous cinema time with Stuart Wilson
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 Jacqueline Harvey visit jacquelineharvey.com.au
S2 E9 · Mon, April 21, 2025
A story about identifying plastic Halloween skulls with Darcy-Lee Tindale
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 more about Jacqueline Harvey visit jacquelineharvey.com.au
S2 E8 · Mon, April 14, 2025
A story about a glittering pink alarm clock pretending to be a bomb with Judith Rossell
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 about Jacqueline Harvey visit jacquelineharvey.com.au
S2 E7 · Mon, April 07, 2025
A story about a rogue pianist with Angus FitzSimons
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 find out more about Jacqueline Harvey visit jacquelineharvey.com.au
S2 E6 · Mon, March 31, 2025
A story about a plunge pool with a past with Irma Gold
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 visit jacquelineharvey.com.au
S2 E5 · Mon, March 24, 2025
A story about a royal wedding in a cubby house with Amy Doak
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 more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.com To find out more about Jacqueline Harvey visit jacquelineharvey.com.au
S2 E4 · Mon, March 17, 2025
A story about chooks gone rogue with Danielle McDonald
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 podcast going. To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.com To find out more about Jacqueline Harvey visit jacquelineharvey.com.au
S2 E3 · Mon, March 10, 2025
A story about a fully dressed streaker with Adrian Beck
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 going. To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.com To find out more about Jacqueline Harvey visit jacquelineharvey.com.au
S2 E2 · Mon, March 03, 2025
'A story about a head injury in a public toilet' with Tania McCartney
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 jacquelineharvey.com.au
S2 E1 · Mon, February 24, 2025
A story about anarchy between burgers with Will Kostakis
Will Kostakis joins us on the podcast this week as we share out stories about our first jobs. To find out more about Will check out his website... https://willkostakis.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 jacquelineharvey.com.au
S1 E29 · Mon, October 21, 2024
A story about terrifying beasts in Africa with Kylie Howarth
Kylie Howarth is our special guest this week and we're telling tales about camping. To find out more about Kylie you can visit her website https://www.kyliehowarth.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 jacquelineharvey.com.au
S1 E28 · Mon, October 14, 2024
A story about X marking a very dubious spot with Kate and Jol Temple
Kate and Jol Temple are our special guests on the podcast this week. To find out more about their amazing books check out ... https://katejoltemple.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 jacquelineharvey.com.au
S1 E27 · Mon, October 07, 2024
A story about invisibility hampering formal introductions with Jack Heath
Jack Heath is our special guest this week as we tell tales about social invisibility. To find out more about Jack you can visit his website... https://jackheathwriter.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 jacquelineharvey.com.au
S1 E26 · Mon, September 30, 2024
A story about surprise sheep at a book launch with Andrea Lewis
Andrea Lewis the director of StoryFest, the biggest children's literary festival in Australia, and she joins us on the podcast this week to share our stories about literary festivals. The find out more about the amazing work Andrea does you can visit... https://www.storyfest.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 out more about Jacqueline Harvey visit jacquelineharvey.com.au
S1 E25 · Mon, September 23, 2024
A story about a receptionist and a floral clock with Yvette Poshoglian
Yvette Poshoglian joins us on the podcast this week to talk about childhood games with siblings. To find out more about Yvette you can visit her website at https://www.yvetteposh.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 jacquelineharvey.com.au
S1 E24 · Mon, September 16, 2024
A story about the night of a thousand spews with Kristin Darell
Kristin Darell joins us on the podcast this week to talk about travelling with sick kids. To find out more about Kristin check out her website https://kristindarell.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 out more about Jacqueline Harvey visit jacquelineharvey.com.au
S1 E23 · Mon, September 09, 2024
A story about a broken toe and a vegetarian meal
It's Book Term so it's just Rachel and Tim in this episode. Jacquie was in Emerald at a festival. Since Tim was recovering from losing his voice, the theme of this week was 'Being sick in Book Week'. 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 jacquelineharvey.com.au
S1 E22 · Mon, September 02, 2024
Behind the Scenes of Book Term
Jacquie, Rachel and Tim are halfway through book term. It's been a hectic four weeks and we've all got about four weeks to go. All our author and illustrator friends are also busy touring. Tim is sick, so Jacquie and Rachel get together to debrief on what has happened so far. 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 jacquelineharvey.com.au
S1 E21 · Mon, August 26, 2024
A story about the literary importance of morning tea with Sue Warren
Sue Warren (aka Losang Zopa) joins us on the show this week. To read Sue's blog you can visit... https://losangzopa.blog 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 jacquelineharvey.com.au
S1 E20 · Mon, August 19, 2024
A story about a perpendicular killer whale with Sue Whiting
Sue Whiting joins us on the show this week. To find out more about Sue you can visit her website... https://suewhiting.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 jacquelineharvey.com.au
S1 E20 · Mon, August 12, 2024
A story about a rejected mermaid with Tony Flowers
Tony Flowers is our guest this week. To find out more about Tony you can visit... 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 jacquelineharvey.com.au
S1 E19 · Mon, August 05, 2024
A story about so many brothers they fall from trees with Nathan Luff
Nathan Luff joins us on the show this week. To find out more about Nathan you can visit... https://nathanluff.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 out more about Jacqueline Harvey visit jacquelineharvey.com.au
S1 E18 · Mon, July 29, 2024
A story about love at first microwave popcorn with Felice Arena
Felice Arena joins us on the show this week to talk about ... food! To find out more about Felice you can visit https://www.felicearena.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 jacquelineharvey.com.au
S1 E17 · Mon, July 22, 2024
A story about a fan-belt eating rat with Dani Vee
Dani Vee joins us on the podcast this week to talk about ... road trips! To find out more about Dani you can visit https://www.danivee.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 out more about Jacqueline Harvey visit jacquelineharvey.com.au
S1 E16 · Mon, July 15, 2024
A story about the consequences of public poetry with Joel McKerrow
This week Joel McKerrow joins us as we tell tales about serendipity. To find out more about Joel you can visit his website https://www.joelmckerrow.com/about 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 jacquelineharvey.com.au
S1 E15 · Mon, July 08, 2024
A story about the pre-school of life with Katrina Nannestad
Katrina Nannestad joins us to talk about pre-school memories. To find out more about Katrina you can visit... https://www.katrinanannestad.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 jacquelineharvey.com.au
S1 E14 · Mon, July 01, 2024
A story about an irritating blue-eyed man with Louise Park
Louise Park joins us to talk about celebrity encounters. To find out more about Louise you can visit her website... https://www.louisepark.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 out more about Jacqueline Harvey visit jacquelineharvey.com.au
S1 E14 · Mon, June 24, 2024
'A story about using a cat as a hot water bottle' with Mick Elliott
This week Mick Elliott joins us on the show to talk about pets and parenting. To find out more about Mick you can visit his website... https://mickelliott.me/books-by-mick 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 jacquelineharvey.com.au
S1 E13 · Mon, June 17, 2024
A story about a kid who had no filter with John Larkin
John Larkin joins us to talk about things that go wrong when we're doing author talks at schools. 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 jacquelineharvey.com.au
S1 E12 · Mon, June 10, 2024
A story about getting arrested for having sand in your camera with Deb Abela
Deborah Abela joins us to share her dangerous travel tale. To find out more about Deb you can visit... https://www.deborahabela.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 jacquelineharvey.com.au
S1 E11 · Mon, June 03, 2024
The story of where it all began - our pilot episode
When we came up with the idea for this podcast we recorded a pilot episode. This is it. 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 jacquelineharvey.com.au
S1 E10 · Mon, May 27, 2024
A story about fighting over compost with James Hart
James Hart joins us on the podcast to tell us his gardening stories. To find out more about James visit... https://www.jameshart.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 out more about Jacqueline Harvey visit jacquelineharvey.com.au
S1 E9 · Mon, May 20, 2024
A story about flying jelly snakes with Tristan Banks
Tristan Bancks joined us to tell us his story on the theme of 'childhood'. https://www.tristanbancks.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 jacquelineharvey.com.au
S1 E8 · Mon, May 13, 2024
A story about choosing one book to drive you insane with James Foley
James Foley joins us on the podcast, when we were all at the Somerset Storyfest on the Gold Coast and we told tales about strange things that have happened to us at literary festivals. To find out more about James Foley visit... https://jamesfoley.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 out more about Jacqueline Harvey visit jacquelineharvey.com.au
S1 E7 · Mon, May 06, 2024
A story about hiding secrets in a in violin case with Kate Isobel Scott
Kate Isobel Scott joins us on the podcast as we tell our tales about learning challenges. To find out more about Kate visit her website https://www.kateisobelscott.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 jacquelineharvey.com.au
S1 E6 · Mon, April 29, 2024
A story about a wallaby and a doona cover with Candice Fox
Candice Fox joins us to talk about "rescues". To find out more about Candice and her books visit https://www.candicefox.org 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 jacquelineharvey.com.au
S1 E5 · Mon, April 22, 2024
A story about collections collecting dust with George Ivanoff
George Ivanoff joins us as we all share our stories about collectibles. We find out about his sonic screwdrivers. If you want to find out more about George you can check out his website... https://georgeivanoff.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 out more about Jacqueline Harvey visit jacquelineharvey.com.au
Mon, April 15, 2024
A story about love in concrete piping with Allison Tait
In this episode we tell stories about first love and we're joined by Allison Tait. To find out more about Allison and her books visit her website... https://allisontait.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 jacquelineharvey.com.au
S1 E4 · Mon, April 08, 2024
A story about seafood that's way too fresh with Oliver Phommavanh
Oliver Phommavanh joins us to discuss - food. We find out that both Jacquie and Oliver have worked at Woolies. And Tim had a late night stand off with a surly Subway employee who used her mega microwave to excessive levels. To find out more about Oliver visit https://www.oliverwriter.com/ Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going. Wild Interest Wild Interest is an audio magazine created by kids for curious minds of all ages.... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.com To find out more about Jacqueline Harvey visit jacquelineharvey.com.au To find out more about Tim Harris visit timharrisbooks.com
S1 E3 · Mon, April 01, 2024
A story about a snake and a credit card with Belinda Murrell
Belinda Murrell joins us as we all share our stories about animals. If you want to find out more about Belinda (or Dame B as we know her) you can check out her website... 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 find out more about Jacqueline Harvey visit jacquelineharvey.com.au
S1 E1 · Wed, February 21, 2024
A story about a moose and a tent with Nat Amoore
Nat Amoore joins us as we tell stories about travel experiences. To find out more about Nat Amoore you can visit her website at... natamoore.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 jacquelineharvey.com.au
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