Fast Fiction Podcasts

The Reluctant Virgins Jun 30, 2024

The Reluctant Virgins are an ageing all female rock group. They never were very good, and now they're worse. They've seen it all, done it all, and will do the same tomorrow.

We meet up with them in the Green Room of The Gentlemen's Relish Nite Club while they banter through their love/hate relationship with each other between gigs.

The One Day Room Apr 25, 2024

Most people have a drawer or a cupboard. Maggie and Joe had a room.

Grandma's Secret Mar 26, 2024

Grandma was loved by everyone who knew her - but did they really know her?

A Melodramatic Tale Feb 14, 2024

We take a step back to the previous century and follow the trials and tribulations of "poor Mettie Bradford".

The Wizard of Oz Jan 01, 2024

Lux Presents Hollywood is the original Radio Adaptation that was to become the classic movie. Take a trip back to 1939 and - Enjoy the magic.

When we were Gangsters Nov 23, 2023

Gangsters just ain't wot they used ter be...

That Bruckner Evening Oct 24, 2023

It is 1950 and we are in the drawing room of the home of Olivia Pinckney Sears Boston, Massachusetts. She is entertaining her friends. All ladies are of a 'Certain' age, and from a 'Certain Social Class'. They are reminiscing about a 'Certain' musical evening a long time past. But is it really the music they are discussing?

That'll Teach Ya Sep 17, 2023

"When a senior citizen needs a computer, where does she go and whom can she trust? Our heroine finds out the hard way when she meets a laptop sales guy on Craigslist."

The Old Master Aug 26, 2023

Life is ephemeral. That's why we often depend on Art to give it meaning.

The Lavender Letters Jul 17, 2023

The lost art of letter writing provided more than a source of simple communication. It allowed a good deal of flirtation, romance, deception or even soul-searching between the recipients. It could also allow two people to begin, reunite, or end a relationship - without the embarrassment of ever meeting up.

Lost in Utah Jul 03, 2023

When lost in a BIG city it can be daunting. When lost to your family it can be traumatizing. But it can have positives too.

Her Paris Dream Jun 21, 2023

Sometimes your wishes come true - in unexpected ways.

Penultimate Stop Cafe May 12, 2023

Bus travel can be exhausting, especially when you don't know your destination.

A Visit at Easter Mar 30, 2023

A Mother and her Daughter-in-Law have a conversation about pillows - or are they really talking about something else?

Now That She's Gone. Mar 15, 2023

"Ever wondered what your spouse will leave you - when she leaves you?

Well, Rawkey Dolberry found out the hard way, and he's still laughing."

To Find Help Nov 09, 2022

Yes, it's Frank Sinatra, showing he could act as well as sing. But although his character is charming - you just may not like him. He's just a little creepy.

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Oct 23, 2022

This short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald has been recorded unabridged in order to maintain the true essence of Fitzgerald's farcical black humor. However, the sheer idiocy of the plot is brought into question, particularly when considering the author's previous fine works. In fact, there are so many story inadequacies, we can only wonder why it was written, and why it was chosen to be a Hollywood movie in 2008, starring Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, and Tilda Swinton. Even more astounding is the fact that it won 13 Oscar nominations. Written 100 years ago exactly, we present it in its original story form. Enjoy.

The Blackout Sep 06, 2022

Sylvia, alone and pregnant in the deserted Manhattan high-rise she shares with her husband Noah, awaits her husband and a dinner guest, Mr. Swanson. In spite of the blackout, Swanson arrives and engages Sylvia in a disturbing conversation. But when Noah gets home, Swanson vanishes. As the night continues, sights and sounds become even stranger and more ominous. Are they Sylvia’s hallucinations, or is the danger real?

Poems on which to Ponder Sep 01, 2022

Four poems that are open to interpretation. The Calf Path begins many hundreds of years ago but finishes in major capital cities. The Law of the Land is not only a lesson in Climate Change tactics but also a metaphor for many aspects of life. The Learning Curve is just that, while Euthanasia begins with the line, "Today I nearly killed a woman."

Too many Crooks spoil the Plot - A Wannarbee Bond Adventure Aug 29, 2022

Wannarbee Bond falls in lust with Gloria Stitts - and another adventure begins as she meets up with some old adversaries and some new ones.

Gordo Revisited Jul 09, 2022

French war bride of WWII tells the story of how she came to live in Gordo, Alabama with her veteran husband and his parents when she was only 18. Life on the farm turned out to be much harder than she expected, but fortunately, an African American employee of the family came to her aid.

The Times and Tunes of Irving Berlin Jun 16, 2022

Irving Berlin became the musical voice of America in the days of Tin Pan Ally. No one could rival his ability to capture stories in lyrics or beautiful melodies.

The Book that stole 2011 May 21, 2022

Having decided to compile a record of the 2011 Queensland floods, the author had no idea of the extraordinary events that awaited her as she began her journey from beginning to end. Ten catastrophes had to be overcome before the book finally got to print.

Two Birds, One Stone May 04, 2022

Questy O Hara has few attributes, but high expectations. In desperation she decides on a most unusual career, with disastrous consequences. But the luck of the Irish prevails

Sweet Fillings Apr 02, 2022

Wannarbee is enchanted with Candy CupCakes who is searching for her granny. Who has GranNapped Granny CupCakes, and Why? And - Do they find her?

Highway 47 Mar 14, 2022

Cassie, a young advertising account executive, learns that she can talk to the dead on her daily Highway 47 commute to the office. Meghann is a 16-year-old dead girl who loves to talk with Cassie about clothes and boys -- even Cassie's inappropriate boss, Ralph. Melvin T. Gotlink, a gentleman farmer who was killed on his tractor, provides the kind of homespun wisdom only someone dead can provide. When Casse's world is shaken, Melvin gives her insight and loyalty.

The Good Die Young Feb 26, 2022

On the day that Russia invades Ukraine, and world peace is shattered once more, I think back to a wonderful friend, an incredible person, a superb artist and heroic soldier, who fought and suffered in another war -

Talkin' Strine Jan 25, 2022

Meet Darryl and Darlene, and learn how to Talk 'Strine

Remembering Good Harbour Beach Jan 07, 2022

Recollections depend on the Eye of the Beholder. This becomes very evident when we see the slight variations of memory between Ed and Jo Hopper before Ed became a famous artist and Jo trailed in his footsteps.

Champagne, Collecting and Collaboration Dec 22, 2021

Florence Gould - a reputation that money can buy.

Three Very Wise men Dec 18, 2021

Christmas is a time for silliness and fun, and a Covid Christmas deserves a LOT of both

Lost Dog Open Door Dec 06, 2021

An isolated house, a stormy night, the power goes off: what could happen to an old lady who has her trusty old dog to protect her?

A Thyme to Die Nov 10, 2021

I come from a cohabitation between my father, a Wannarbee for the last four generation, and my mother, a Gunnadoo - a family with good intentions. Why is the world always against me?

Remit Payment Oct 21, 2021

It's a dark and stormy night - we are in a Tattooist studio, and, everyone is happy - for a while.

Anya's Ghost Oct 03, 2021

Anya is lonely and alone. Or is she?

Prison Wrap Aug 16, 2021

Prisoners take an unusual and highly successful methods of getting what they want.

The Injustice system Jun 28, 2021

Sometimes the Justice System just sucks!

Tiny Tots Kindy Jun 11, 2021

Monologue

Saving Rhett Butler May 27, 2021

A young woman faces reality. Or does she?

Homestay May 11, 2021

An Australian couple living in a university town provides Homestay for a rather special young man

Whatever happened to Joe Godot? Apr 24, 2021

When a scriptwriter like Samuel Beckett admits he has no idea what his play is about, we just have to return again and again with our interpretation. We killed him off once in 'Godot' but he lives to die again.

Mrs. X Apr 08, 2021

Old age is a curse - but so much better than the alternative. Or is it?

The Bards night Out Mar 24, 2021

A couple of people get together for an unusual night's entertainment, but it's more than expected.

Mindfulness Mar 08, 2021

An intriguing podcast that may leave you with an emotion you would rather not have had.

Such is Life Feb 19, 2021

A black humor monologue

1101 Wellington Way Feb 02, 2021

The curtains are twitching in 1101 Wellington Way, and the neighbours are not happy - with each other!

Godot Jan 18, 2021

Godot. One word - and even for those of us without a literary background, we know it has reference to Waiting for Godot, Samuel Becket's masterpiece play of the 20th century. But is it really a masterpiece, or simply an example of theatre of the absurd? Even Becket did not seem to know. Indeed there are as many reviews, critiques, and versions, as there are words in the play. And here is one more. A new Fandom slant on an old play. A collaborative production

One Too Many... Jan 03, 2021

Reflections of the traumas of grandparenting

2020 Compilation Dec 31, 2020

A few excerpts from the year just gone

Death by Fermentation Dec 16, 2020

Wannarbee Bond finds herself in trouble again as she goes out to ern her rent money and save the beautiful babe. What cn go wrong? Heaps.

Letter to a dead friend Dec 02, 2020

A little nostalgia, and an apology

Them Next Door Nov 16, 2020

D you have neighbours? Of course you do. Are they a little weird? Are they a little like - Them Next Door? Join the curtain twitchers over a cuppa and a chicken dinner, and see if you can find out what's happening? It may surprise you. FastFictionPodcasts present a new audio drama from Hand To Mouth Sound Theatre

Mortality and the Detention Class Nov 03, 2020

Recollections of schooldays post World War 2

Secrets of the Cemetery Oct 21, 2020

What happens when the mourners go home? This is the story that will tell you.

Ace in a Hole Oct 05, 2020

Two lovers meet again after many years at a golf course. What happens next is not very nice.

The Waiting Game Sep 14, 2020

Janice and Martin are getting to the end of their Happy Never After life, but one of them doesn't know it.

The Valentine Day Massager - A wannarbee Bond Adventure Aug 29, 2020

Wannarbee is having a night out - and once again it doesn't work out too well - at first!.

1942 - Happy Birth-Day Aug 14, 2020

An old lady recollects her Birth-Day in Paddington Tube Station during World War 1

Reality Check Aug 02, 2020

Sometimes marriage can haveits Ups and Downs - and Downs and Ups.

Early Intervention Jul 21, 2020

Two strangers meet in a bar. But they both share a secret about each other.

A Night to Remember Jul 05, 2020

Reflections. Back to the 1960's and the rigors of planning a simple celebration

Life by the Knife Jun 20, 2020

Sometimes the price of beauty is more than you care to give.

The Dream Jun 07, 2020

What's going on near Hyasinth Road? All the ladies seem to share a common secret.

The Enigma Variation May 22, 2020

A Brisbane Men's Club, and an old murder resolved.

Singing with Jamie Joe Apr 27, 2020

Is this a story - a play, or even a mini-musical? One thing we can be sure of - is that it is a tragedy.

Grandmas Petticoat Apr 15, 2020

A story about an old lady, a house, or a street. A new story which may well repeat itself. You choose.

Something in Common Apr 01, 2020

/an old lady and a young girl share an afternoon together and form a bond. Why?

White Noise Mar 21, 2020

"We always wonder where do dreams go when we wake, when maybe we should ask, where are we when the dream ends?"

Aunt Jo Mar 10, 2020

Everyone loved Aunt Jo, she was always the life of the party, even when she was dead.

Two Dykes on a Bike - A Wannarbee Bond Adventure Feb 28, 2020

Wannarbee Bond is a Private Eye/Pest Exterminator who doesn't quite always get the baddie, but nearly always gets the girl.

The Golden Girl Part 4 Conclusions Feb 11, 2020

What happens to The Golden Girl, and Why? Find out in our final installment of the series.

The Golden Girl Part 3 Feb 05, 2020

Different countries, different lifestyles - yet the friendship continues - until...?

The Golden Girl Part 2 Jan 28, 2020

The runnaway bride reappears with a different husband. But has she 'stuffed up' again?

The Golden Girl Part 1 Jan 24, 2020

A long term friendship begins

The Counting Game - Epilogue Jan 03, 2020

Love, honor and Obey - Till Death Us Do Part does not work out too well for this couple

The Counting Game - Prologue Jan 01, 2020

A man with murder on his mind misses a golden opportunity

The Three Wise Men Dec 17, 2019

An elderly motorist encounters a problem on the way home from a celebratory breakfast, which sets off a few 'familiar' events.

Joyce Dec 03, 2019

A nostalgic look at a woman to be admired

Jack and Jill Nov 16, 2019

Two young women of the world share memories and a new life

Virtual Reality Oct 27, 2019

A brief insight into the ghostly world of days gone by

Marcie Oct 14, 2019

Sometimes you should look as well as listen.

The Crock Pot and Death Valley Oct 03, 2019

A true story associated with the Manson Murders

Lot 229 Sep 22, 2019

Sometimes History can be revisited

The Carousel Club Sep 08, 2019

A night out for a couple of young mods of the 1960s gets a little wild.

Death and Dying Aug 29, 2019

A young man worries about his mortality

A lucky break Aug 14, 2019

Domestic Violence takes an unusual turn

Jazz is... Aug 01, 2019

Complimentary poem to the short story Pride.

Pride Jul 29, 2019

Life in the Slow Lane. A couple have different expectations for New Year's Eve.

The black cat Jul 12, 2019

Has a crime has been committed? What? By whom? And why?

Elegance in High Heels Jul 01, 2019

Every woman knows that to be truly fashionable you must wear high heels to a Business Function.

Aussie Speak Jun 20, 2019

Two people, two cultures, one telephone call

The street that wasn't there Jun 10, 2019

An old lady recollects back to a time when she met up with The People Over the Road

RoseMary Jun 01, 2019

New parents always think their newborn baby is the best in the world. But sometimes they can be wrong.

End of an Era May 20, 2019

A virtuoso sadly forgotten

If at first ... May 09, 2019

Crime Without Grime

Betty and Tom - Happy Never After Apr 22, 2019

Some people will say nothing happens in this story, but others will recognize a Life Great Lesson. You choose.

Photo Finish Apr 12, 2019

There is certainly a crime. But what?

A Neighbours best friend Mar 31, 2019

A neighbour who stays on long after death

A Podcast on Podcasts Mar 29, 2019

Entry into Rode My Cast Competition which is now over

A matter of ethics Mar 19, 2019

A controversial topic that is gaining momentum

The Carpet Saga Mar 07, 2019

The shoppers from hell and Retail therapy takes on a whole new meaning.

The Gift Feb 24, 2019

A lovesick teenager is a little confused

The Sound of Silence Feb 14, 2019

A young woman misses her own 21st birthday party

The Intruder Feb 06, 2019

Life without communication was hard and lonely. Sometimes you welcomed visitors, and sometimes you didn't.

See no Evil Jan 20, 2019

A beautiful beach, a handsome man, what can go wrong?

Keeping up with Mr. Jones Jan 10, 2019

The ups and downs of living

The Straight Line Dec 31, 2018

Recollections and going forward.

Driver Unknown Dec 29, 2018

A cautionary tale

An ordinary couple Dec 17, 2018

Sometimes people you know well, may well surprise you,

Time Dec 04, 2018

Can John Lennon be indirectly responsible for what happened in Winthrop Lane on the 38th anniversary of his death?

A day too long Nov 24, 2018

TheSpouseTrap. Sometimes the people you think you know best, are those you know least.

Anne of 1000 Days Nov 14, 2018

What gift can an old lady give that is more precious than gold?

Ray, the Refrigerator Man Nov 05, 2018

An ordinary day, an ordinary man. But was he?

The Law of the Land Oct 26, 2018

A powerful poem from an unknown author, as relevant today as it was 30 years ago, and behond.

The Grot Spot Oct 24, 2018

I ran away from home one day after my 50th birthday to write, but I was back a week later. I hadn't written a thing.

Where's Fred Oct 14, 2018

Sometimes the most obvious indiscretions are done in full view.

The Honourable Thing Oct 04, 2018

TheSpouseTrapSeries presents another example of 'one sided' marital discord

Synergy Sep 23, 2018

In the garden Synergy means growing compatible plants together to produce a better outcome. This story is NOT about gardening

Time, Gentlemen Please Sep 11, 2018

A small joke turns deadly

A long time waiting Aug 30, 2018

A long time waiting is based on not one but many true stories that began their genesis soon after the second World War. The United Kingdom struggled to overcome the devastation caused by bombing when thousands of families lost their homes: children had lost parents, and all lost some part of their identity. 7,000 Orphan children aged 4-14 were sent to Australia for a better life, but many finished up in hell

The Russian Samovar Aug 16, 2018

Sometimes just one simple change in your life can lead you a huge change in lifestyle

16 Aug 07, 2018

Have teenage birthday parties changed much in the last decade or more? A mother's lament.

The hand Jul 30, 2018

It's natural for neighbours to borrow household appliances and garden implements. But sometimes they can take just one thing too many.

Guest House Ghost Story Jul 22, 2018

Two young girls miss their train and take refuge in an isolated guest house.

Touche Jul 09, 2018

Tom is a busker, old and blind. He is pretty feeble, and harmless. Until someone hurts his dog. Then he gets very angry.

Night Fever Jul 01, 2018

Nikki walks the dark cold streets of the city looking for her husband, hoping to find him alone. Does she find him. Even Nikki can't be sure.

Tea with Mrs. Bradley Jun 21, 2018

Mrs. Bradley is a lovely old lady. Or is she? CrimwWithougGrime and MakyesYouThinkSeries

Highlights Jun 15, 2018

Suburbia is Life in the Slow Lane. But sometimes mothers would like it to be even slower

Decisions Jun 04, 2018

C.W.G Series - Sometimes even the most meticulous plan can go wrong, if you change your mind at the last minute.

Home Alone May 29, 2018

Crime without Grime series considers custard as a tool for murder.

A natural accident May 18, 2018

Take a lonely mountain road, a man seeking revenge, and you may have a natural accident occur

For Sale May 09, 2018

Buying a house is a big investment. So be sure you get the one you want.

Grave Consequences May 01, 2018

TheSpouseTrap. Marital discord often leads to grave consequences

Artistic Licence Apr 28, 2018

A man with a specialized career path recognizes his wife's killer, and deals with it in a special way. But what was the clue that allowed him to identify exactly when the murder took place.

The odd couple Apr 21, 2018

After 50 years of marriage an elderly couple still have a big surprise in their life. And so does the listener. Things do not finish up as expected.

The Wake Apr 20, 2018

The Spouse Trap Series. A businessman is found dead - and it is up to the detective to find out who the suspects are - and what to do about it. But why were the mourners all so happy?

All or nothing Apr 20, 2018

God spoke to me today is the opening line of this dramatised story. And only when you get to the end do you find out How and Why. But what was the 'All' and what was the 'Nothing.?'

Front Window Apr 20, 2018

Two city dwellers enjoy gossip and friendship in an unusual form of communication with a little more drama than they anticipate. With embarrassing consequences. So what did they see? And who came out best?

A bad luck day Apr 19, 2018

Makes You Think Series. A criminal on the run finds his getaway thwarted and has a REALLY BAD day.

Wheeled Prison Apr 18, 2018

Army veteran reflects on his life

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