
StorySALOON Podcast is your listen-anytime creative fix. Contemporary short stories, written by award-winning and emerging writers. Narrated on stage by Australia’s most talented actors, at The Vanguard in Sydney. Recorded live for podcast. Plus a monthly in-conversation, ’In the Saloon with...’ an author and actor. Hosted by Jane Messer. www.storysaloon.com.au
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 26 | Founded | a year ago |
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We're wrapping up our first year of growing the audience for Australian short stories and writers.
Check out the 24 episodes we've produced this year and head to our website to subscribe to our e-news for updates on the new live shows, regional tour... more
In our latest 'In the SALOON with…', host Jane Messer talks with writers Luke Johnson and Michelle Hamadache. We delve into their short stories 'Ferocious Animals' and 'The Crane Flies', their creative processes, writing craft, and discuss why litera... more
In this episode we’re going to hear the short story ‘The Crane Flies’ by Michelle Hamadache, read by Charlotte Salusinszky at StorySALOON's Nov 4, 2025 show.
Michelle Hamadache is a writer of short stories, essays and reviews, with publications in A... more
In this episode we’re going to hear the short story ‘Ferocious Animals’ by Luke Johnson, read by Bayley Prendergast.
Johnson is the author of the short-story collection Ferocious Animals (Recent Works Press) which takes its title from today’s short ... more
Loved listening, also loved the live shows. What a great concept, the host Jane Messer should be congratulated for putting it all together! Quality all the way
Went to the opening live event and this is a wonderful addendum
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