Episodes

  • Single Measures #2

    Single Measures #2
    Sep 19 2017
    In this second instalment of Single Measures, poet Gemma Reed reads a selection of her poetry about the English seaside. If you wish to contribute a story, poem or other writing to Single Measures, feel free to get in touch on Facebook, on Twitter or by emailing dave@nerdod.com.

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    4 mins
  • Episode 10: Timothy D Olsen

    Episode 10: Timothy D Olsen
    May 6 2017
    This is a very special episode of Whisky & Words. David's guest is none other than his father, Timothy D Olsen. Together, father and son discuss writing process, motivations and the gift that writers have to affect others.Throughout their discussion, they sample a glass of Talisker 10 year old single malt (the whisky introduced to them both by David's grandfather).

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    41 mins
  • Episode 9: Kit Jenkin

    Episode 9: Kit Jenkin
    Apr 22 2017
    David's guest in Episode 9 is Canadian short story author, Kit Jenkin. Kit shares his incredible short story 'Regeneration' and together they sample a measure of Jameson Black Barrel, a wonderfully sweet Irish whiskey.

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    58 mins
  • Episode 8: Gemma Reed

    Episode 8: Gemma Reed
    Apr 8 2017
    Episode 8 sees David welcoming poet Gemma Reed onto the show. Gemma shares a selection of her poetry, they discuss the storytelling power of poetry in general and together they sample a measure of Jura Origin.

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    37 mins
  • Single Measures #1

    Single Measures #1
    Mar 30 2017
    In this first instalment of Single Measures, David reads his own story 'Panes of the Soul'. If you wish to contribute a story to Single Measures, feel free to get in touch on Facebook, on Twitter or by emailing dave@nerdod.com.

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    5 mins
  • Episode 7: Rosemary Collins

    Episode 7: Rosemary Collins
    Mar 25 2017
    This episode sees David welcoming author and journalist Rosemary Collins. Rosemary shares excerpts from her upcoming novel, 'How to Change the World', and the pair sample a dram of The Glenlivet Founder's Reserve.

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    40 mins
  • Episode 6: John Campbell

    Episode 6: John Campbell
    Mar 10 2017
    This episode features writer John Campbell. He and David discuss the impact of relationships and feelings beneath the surface on writing fiction.John reads his story 'In His Hands' and the pair sample a measure of Laphroaig Select.

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    30 mins
  • Episode 5: Simeon Smith

    Episode 5: Simeon Smith
    Feb 25 2017
    David's guest in this episode is author Simeon Smith. Simeon shares an extract of an award-winning short story and they discuss writing as escapism as well as how to reconcile fiction and faith. The pair sample a glass of Douglas Laing's Old Particular, 18 Year Old Tobermory.

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    57 mins