
Irish writers read and discuss a favourite story from the archives of the Stinging Fly magazine.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 62 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsBooks | |||

On this month’s episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by Rosa Mäkelä to read from and discuss her story 'Breathwork', published in the Summer 2025 issue of The Stinging Fly Issue 52 Volume Two.
Rosa Mäkelä is a writer from County Galway. Her stor... more
On this month’s episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by Aoife Bhreatnach to read from and discuss her essay 'Re-cataloging', published in the Summer 2025 issue of The Stinging Fly Issue 52 Volume Two.
Aoife Bhreatnach lives in Cork and writes in ... more
On this month’s episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by James Hudson to read from and discuss his story ‘Dog Story’, published in the Summer 2025 issue of The Stinging Fly Issue 52 Volume Two.
James Hudson is a writer, editor and programmer from ... more
On this month’s episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by Tenaya Steed to read from and discuss his story ‘Water Lilies’, published in the Summer 2025 issue of The Stinging Fly Issue 52 Volume Two.
Tenaya Steed is a writer and artist. Her stories h... more
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This podcast was a great way to hear Irish fiction as well as discussions about the authors and the stories. Then it went on a long pause in 2022.
It's back now, but the format has changed slightly, so that only excerpts of the story being discussed are narrated in the episode. It's still a good way to get insight into the literary culture of Ireland, but it takes away the fun of enjoying the art itself. To me, it's just a lot less enjoyable to hear about the story without hearing the whole sto... more
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Delicious, diverting dive into the wave of brilliant young Irish authors.
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Conversations presented involve a range of writers engaging with their literary work and the stories published in a notable literary magazine. Each episode typically features a guest who reads their selected story and engages in a reflective dialogue examining creative processes, themes, and personal experiences related to the craft of writing. Topics such as identity, supernatural elements, societal issues, and the nuances of narrative techniques are recurrently explored, providing listeners with both entertainment and educational insights into the world of literature and creative expression. This show stands out for its focus on Irish literature and the unique voices that contribute to it, appealing particularly to those interested in con... more
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