Novel Idea
Matt and MollieMatt and Mollie are writing a Novel... together. Swapping who does the writing each chapter, they are on a quest to create a gripping murder mystery. The only problem? They have two very different visions for the book.
Hosted by Matt Edmondson and Mollie King, with ever patient narrator and referee Steffan Powell, each of them have just one week to continue the story which involves reacting, sabot... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 13 | Founded | 4 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArtsComedy | |||
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It's the grand finale. Matt and Mollie's masterpiece reaches its explosive conclusion, with Mollie at the helm — and nothing is quite what it seems. After last chapter's jaw-dropping cliffhanger, Chapter twelve opens with a twist that will have you s... more
Matt's back for his final chapter, and he's chosen violence. It opens with four words that'll stop your heart — and then immediately takes them back. Neil Chalk visits the scene of Timmy's trauma, sees some very concerning wall messages, and has an u... more
After an explosive chapter nine, Mollie's back in the chair and she's brought the heat. A flashback to the All England Club reveals a relationship that changes everything we thought we knew about the case. Lord Liddell has something to say about it, ... more
In Chapter 9, Matt takes the reins for his penultimate chapter — and he's come armed with a plan. Three things were requested: a fight scene, an arrest, and an animal.
Whether all three actually turn up is another matter entirely.
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- Novel idea
Absolutely love this podcast. Such a ‘novel’ idea. Matt & Mol are brilliant, particularly Mollie’s infectious laugh and the addition of Stefan is brilliant. Please make another series.
Apple Podcasts5K_Brown789
United Kingdom16 days ago - Brilliant!
Absolutely loved this podcast and I’m gutted it’s over! I loved the format and think all 3 of you were hilarious. There is no other podcast like it to fill the void! Please please make another one!
Apple Podcasts5Ed3333330United Kingdom20 days ago - Love love love!
I love your dynamic normally but this is fabulous! I love the concept and I’m so invested in this story! Please do more of these, maybe a romcom next time?
Apple Podcasts5FutureNoadeUnited Kingdom22 days ago - Was good but poor ending
So I have a few complaints from people listening in the car. We drove to Scotland and back over a week so we had lots of time to listen. Firstly Matt. You need to let the story unfold and stop interrupting Stephan. And secondly Molly. Please stop screaming. Each time you screamed (especially in episode 12) the driver nearly hit another vehicle. Other than that we loved the plot twist at the beginning of episode 12 but it did drag to be honest. We all guessed it was bones by episode 10. If you do... more
Apple Podcasts3Phil4556United Kingdom24 days ago - Novel idea
Absolutely brilliant, what a great idea. Mollie’s ending was just amazing! Looking forward to the next one!!
Apple Podcasts5leopold00United Kingdoma month ago
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Apple Podcasts | #127 | United Kingdom/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #60 |  Saudi Arabia/Comedy |
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Two popular hosts co-create a murder mystery in real time, swapping chapters weekly while a steady narrator keeps order. The format blends comedy, live storytelling, and audience-friendly banter, with twists, meta-commentary on writing, and escalating plot turns. It stands out for its high-energy dynamic, real-time collaboration, and a playful, meta approach to crafting a novel as the core product. This mix of lighthearted banter, storytelling craft, and dramatic cliffhangers probably appeals to fans of humorous fiction, ensemble performances, and creative-writing formats looking for both entertainment and behind-the-scenes process insights.
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