The Prickwillow Papers

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Season 1 Trailer Sep 05, 2021

The Prickwillow Papers is a comedy-fantasy audio drama about a young half-elf graduate called Sylda, and her extremely rude and grumpy fay "friend" Squirm. You can listen to the entirety of Season 1 now, wherever you get your podcasts!

The Prickwillow Papers is a Snazzy Tapir Production, created by Maddy Searle.

Find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or at our website.

Introducing: Realms of Peril and Glory Aug 18, 2021

Today, we're introducing the very first episode of Realms of Peril and Glory, an all new actual play podcast. Each season of Realms of Peril and Glory is a new story told collaboratively at the table.

You can find and listen to Realms of Peril and Glory anywhere you listen to podcasts, or you can follow this link to find out more: http://www.LightandTragic.com/Prickwillow

Transcript: https://bit.ly/2VTXZfm

11 - Emotional Homework - Live at King's Place Dec 11, 2019

Sylda is studying hard for her final assessment, and Squirm is coerced into writing a diary.

This episode was part of the Showcase Session at the London Podcast Festival Presents... Audio Drama. It was recorded live at King's Place on 30 November 2019.

The event was hosted by Tin Can Audio and the other amazing shows performing as part of the showcase were The Pilgrimage Saga, Mija, and The Orphans.

Contains strong language.

Transcript available here.

Written, produced and performed by Maddy Searle.

Find us on Twitter @PrickwillowPod and @SnazzyTapir. You can also find us on Facebook at @snazzytapir and at our website.

Support the show on Patreon and Ko-fi, and buy Prickwillow merch at TeePublic.

10 - The Next Chapter Sep 16, 2019

Squirm tells all, and Sylda speaks her mind. Will Squirm get her powers back after all?

Contains strong language.

Transcript available here.

Written, produced and performed by Maddy Searle.

Find us on Twitter @PrickwillowPod and @SnazzyTapir. You can also find us on Facebook at @snazzytapir and at our website.

The Prickwillow Papers will be at PodTales on 20th October 2019!

Support the show on Patreon and Ko-fi, and buy Prickwillow merch at TeePublic.

Sounds by Soundsnap.

9 - Dagger and Pistol Aug 19, 2019

Sylda wants Squirm to tell her everything about her past, but they are rudely interrupted.

Contains strong language, gunshots and violence.

Transcript available here.

Written and produced by Maddy Searle. Performed by Maddy Searle, Lewis Robertson and David Devereux. Additional recording by David Devereux.

Find us on Twitter @PrickwillowPod and @SnazzyTapir. You can also find us on Facebook at @snazzytapir and at our website.

Support the show on Patreon and Ko-fi, and buy Prickwillow merch at TeePublic.

Sounds by Soundsnap.

8 - Seal of Disapproval Jul 15, 2019

Sylda and Squirm continue their quest in a seaside village, where they meet a selkie and her wife.

Contains strong language.

Transcript available here.

Written and produced by Maddy Searle. Performed by Maddy Searle, Charlotte Ryder and Beth Eyre. Additional recording by David Devereux and Zachary Fortais-Gomm.

Find us on Twitter @PrickwillowPod and @SnazzyTapir. You can also find us on Facebook at @snazzytapir and at our website.

Support the show on Patreon and Ko-fi, and buy Prickwillow merch at TeePublic.

Sounds by Soundsnap.

7 - Cunning Plans Jun 17, 2019

The duo return to the Trove’s tree to fulfil his request, but what are his motives?

Contains strong language, violence and injury.

Transcript available here.

Written and produced by Maddy Searle. Performed by Maddy Searle and Lewis Robertson.

Find us on Twitter @PrickwillowPod and @SnazzyTapir. You can also find us on Facebook at @snazzytapir and at our website.

Support the show on Patreon and Ko-fi, and buy Prickwillow merch at TeePublic.

Sounds by Soundsnap.

MCM Comic Con London 2019 May 20, 2019

Find out more about the shows taking part in #MCMComicCasts at bit.ly/MCMComicCasts

Find out more about The Prickwillow Papers at snazzytapir.wordpress.com

6 - The Vaults May 13, 2019

Sylda and Squirm explore the vaults below the Bureau of Magical Affairs in search of a magical artefact, and meet a new friend along the way.

Contains strong language.

Transcript available here.

Written and produced by Maddy Searle. Performed by Maddy Searle and David Pellow, with recording by David Devereux.

Find us on Twitter @PrickwillowPod and @SnazzyTapir. You can also find us on Facebook at @snazzytapir and at our website.

Support the show on Patreon and Ko-fi, and buy Prickwillow merch at TeePublic.

Sounds by Soundsnap.

5 - Customer Satisfaction Apr 08, 2019

Sylda and Squirm travel to the city of Vottun on a dangerous errand for the Trove…

Contains strong language.

Transcript available here.

Written, produced and performed by Maddy Searle.

Find us on Twitter @PrickwillowPod and @SnazzyTapir. You can also find us on Facebook at @snazzytapir and at our website.

Support the show on Patreon and Ko-fi, and buy Prickwillow merch at TeePublic.

Sounds by Soundsnap.

4 - The Trove Mar 11, 2019

Sylda and Squirm have an audience with the Trove, but it doesn't go how either of them expected...

Contains strong language.

Transcript available here.

Written and produced by Maddy Searle. Performed by Maddy Searle and Lewis Robertson.

Find us on Twitter @PrickwillowPod and @SnazzyTapir. You can also find us on Facebook at @snazzytapir and at our website.

Sounds by Soundsnap.

3 - First Port of Call Feb 11, 2019

Squirm takes Sylda on their first proper trip, to meet the reclusive Trove. But on the way, a fungus becomes an unexpected obstacle...

Contains strong language.

Transcript available here.

Written and produced by Maddy Searle. Performed by Maddy Searle and Lewis Robertson.

Find us on Twitter @PrickwillowPod and @SnazzyTapir. You can also find us on Facebook @snazzytapir and at our website.

Sounds by Soundsnap.

2 - A Bit of Excitement Jan 14, 2019

Sylda is getting used to her grumpy new roommate, Squirm, and is trying to keep her entertained. But Squirm wants to get her powers back, and thinks Sylda may be able to help.

Contains strong language.

Transcript available here.

Written, produced and performed by Maddy Searle.

Find us on Twitter @PrickwillowPod and @SnazzyTapir.

You can also find us on Facebook @snazzytapir and on our website.

Sounds by Soundsnap.

1 - Welcome to the Rest of Your Life Dec 10, 2018

Sylda has just graduated from the Hearthford College of Mages, and is freaking out about her future. But that will soon be the least of her worries, as she is about to meet a mysterious new companion...

Contains strong language.

Transcript available here.

Written, produced and performed by Maddy Searle.

Find us on Twitter @PrickwillowPod and @SnazzyTapir.

You can also find us on Facebook @snazzytapir and at our website.

Sounds by Soundsnap.