Best R.A. Spratt Podcasts (2025)

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Nanny Piggins and the Dance Lesson 28:36

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7d ago28:36

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To celebrate the audiobook release of 'Nanny Piggins and the Daring Rescue' the 7th book in the Nanny Piggins series. I am playing an extract from the audiobook for this weeks episode. Please do go and buy the rest of the audiobook. You'll get 4 hours 48 minutes of wall to wall Nanny Piggins audio entertainment. I'll be performing 'Christmas Storie…

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A story about Christmas customs and customers with Mike and Becky Lucas 45:06

18h ago45:06

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Mike and Becky Lucas joins us this week on the podcast to talk about Christmas. To find out more about Mike Lucas you can go to... https://www.mikelucas.com.au/ To find out about Shakespeare's Bookshop... https://shakespearesbooks.com.au/pages/12171-Home And for Becky's speakers agency... https://www.beckysliterary.com.au/ Please review, rate, subs…

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A story about the humiliation of wearing a jumper to school in New Zealand with Adam Cece 53:16

8d ago53:16

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Adam Cece joins us on the podcast this week to talk about being a fish out of water. To find out more about Adam you can check out his website... https://adamcece.com/ Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going. To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.com To find out more ab…

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'Odysseus and the Dirty Laundry' as told by Nanny Piggins 18:09

14d ago18:09

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Odysseus runs into a princess doing her laundry, and at long last someone helpful helps her. I'll be performing 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt this year at the Glen St Theatre in Sydney, The Belco Arts Centre in Canberra and The Theatre Royal in Hobart. Tickets are on sale now. If you live nearby I hope you can come! If you enjoyed the podcast…

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A story about the irresistable quality of wet paint with Justine the Teacher 49:14

15d ago49:14

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Justine joins us on the podcast this week to talk about author talks from the teacher's perspective. She lets us in on what happens after the author leaves and the kids go back to the classroom. Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going. To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspr…

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'Odysseus Escapes Calypso' as told by Nanny Piggins 18:54

20d ago18:54

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Odysseus is trapped by an incredibly good looking sea nymph on an island paradise. Will she escape? Of course she will! She is a Piggins after all. I'll be performing 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt this year at the Glen St Theatre in Sydney, The Belco Arts Centre in Canberra and The Theatre Royal in Hobart. Tickets are on sale now. If you live…

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A story about being told off by a fictional character with Violet FitzSimons 38:32

22d ago38:32

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Violet FitzSimons joins us on the podcast this week to tell tales about things that happen backstage. You can check out Violet's public speaking website at https://www.growurvoice.com/ If you'd like to come to one of my Christmas Shows (this years I'm doing them in Sydney, Canberra and Hobart. Tickets are available here... https://raspratt.com/live…

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Nanny Piggins and the Vacant Lot 31:24

28d ago31:24

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Nanny Piggins is outraged when she discovers that the local council intends to build a new park on her favourite vacant lot. Obviously the children have to be immediately pulled out of school so they can help her put a stop to it. I'll be performing 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt this year at the Glen St Theatre in Sydney, The Belco Arts Centr…

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A story about a bad boy and a bendy road with Lili Wilkinson 39:54

29d ago39:54

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Lili Wilkinson joins us on the podcast this week to tell tales about the origin of phobias. To find out more about Lili you can check out her website... http://www.liliwilkinson.com.au/ Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going. To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.com T…

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Friday Barnes and the Heist at the Louvre 23:24

1M ago23:24

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The recent real life heist at the Louvre prompted a listener to request I do a Louvre Heist story. So this episode is chapter from my Friday Barnes book set at the the Louvre. I'll be performing 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt this year at the Glen St Theatre in Sydney, The Belco Arts Centre in Canberra and The Theatre Royal in Hobart. Tickets …

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A story about love seats and big hearts with Allayne Webster 38:26

1M ago38:26

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Allayne Webster joins us on the show this week to talk about childhood obsessions. To find out more about Allayne you can visit her website... https://www.allaynewebster.com/ Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going. To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.com To find out …

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'Rama and the Ten-Headed Demon - The Origin of Diwali - Part 2' as told by Nanny Piggins 18:09

1M ago18:09

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Nanny Piggins finishes telling the story of Rama and Sita and the first Diwali. A ten-headed evil demon is involved. I'll be performing 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt this year at the Glen St Theatre in Sydney, The Belco Arts Centre in Canberra and The Theatre Royal in Hobart. Tickets are on sale now. If you live nearby I hope you can come! If…

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A story about sunsets and the pursuit of reggae with Lisa Nicol 38:30

1M ago38:30

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Lisa Nicol joins us on the podcast this week. To find out more about Lisa and her work you can visit... https://lisanicol.com.au/ Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going. To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.com To find out more about Jacqueline Harvey visit jacqueline…

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'Rama, Two Boons and a Banishment - The Origin of Diwali - Part 1' as told by Nanny Piggins 15:25

2M ago15:25

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When the children come home to find Nanny Piggins making crepe suzette, she explains it is to celebrate Diwali - the Indian Festival of Lights. I'll be performing 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt this year at the Glen St Theatre in Sydney, The Belco Arts Centre in Canberra and The Theatre Royal in Hobart. Tickets are on sale now. If you live nea…

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A story about an annoying brother encountering a bunyip with Meredith Costain 41:53

2M ago41:53

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Meredith Costain joins us on the podcast this week to talk about annoying siblings. If you want to find out more about Meredith you can visit... https://www.meredithcostain.com/ Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going. To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.com To find o…

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'Odysseus and the Fatal Cows' as told by Nanny Piggins 23:36

2M ago23:36

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When Odysseus and her men are stranded on the Island of the Sun they find it incredibly difficult to resist eating the cows, with terrible consequences. I'll be performing 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt this year at the Glen St Theatre in Sydney, The Belco Arts Centre in Canberra and The Theatre Royal in Hobart. Tickets are on sale now. If you…

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A story about smoke and a waggled toe with Sarah Armstrong 42:51

2M ago42:51

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Sarah Armstrong joins us on the podcast this week to talk about ghost encounters. To find out more about Sarah you can visit her website https://www.sarah-armstrong.com/ Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going. To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.com To find out more …

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'Odysseus, the Whirpool and the Six-Headed Monster' as told by Nanny Piggins 17:44

2M ago17:44

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Odysseus has yet another really bad day on his incredibly long journey home to Ithaca. This time his men have just about had enough. I'll be performing 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt this year at the Glen St Theatre in Sydney, The Belco Arts Centre in Canberra and The Theatre Royal in Hobart. Tickets are on sale now. If you live nearby I hope …

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'Attack of the Killer Sirens' as told by Nanny Piggins 20:43

2M ago20:43

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When Hans cupcakes "call" to Nanny Piggins on their morning bus ride, she explains how this is exactly like the Sirens from the Ancient Greek Mythology days. I'll be performing 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt this year at the Glen St Theatre in Sydney, The Belco Arts Centre in Canberra and The Theatre Royal in Hobart. Tickets are on sale now. I…

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'The Legend of Tam Lin' as told by Nanny Piggins 22:05

3M ago22:05

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When the children go a geography excursion, Nanny Piggins warns of the dangers that lurk within forests. It's not wild animals or huntsmen she's concerned about but a particular fairy with a passion for cake. I'll be performing 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt this year at the Glen St Theatre in Sydney, The Belco Arts Centre in Canberra and The …

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'1001 Arabian Cakes' as told by Nanny Piggins - Rerun 23:45

3M ago23:45

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I'm on tour in Emerald, Central Queensland this week so I'm playing this classic episode. I hope you enjoy it. It's reminded me I should do a few more tales from the Arabian Nights. I'll be performing 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt this year at the Glen St Theatre in Sydney, The Belco Arts Centre in Canberra and The Theatre Royal in Hobart. Ti…

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'Romeo and Juliet' as told by Nanny Piggins - Rerun 12:12

3M ago12:12

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Because I'm finishing up my next book 'Romeo v Juliet' I need to play a rerun this week, so I'm posting Nanny Piggins version of the great Shakespearean tale. I'll be performing 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt this year at the Glen St Theatre in Sydney, The Belco Arts Centre in Canberra and The Theatre Royal in Hobart. Tickets are on sale now. …

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'The Sinking of the Vasa' as told by Nanny Piggins 26:36

3M ago26:36

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Nanny Piggins tells the tale of how the Vasa, Sweden's great 17th century warship, managed to sink in the first thirty minutes of it's maiden voyage, and how the maritime tragedy would have been much worse if it weren't for the involvement of her Cousin Astrid Piggins and her cinnamon buns. I'll be performing 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt thi…

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Part 2 - Nanny Piggins and the Ominous Sounds 19:08

3M ago19:08

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Nanny Piggins is convinced she's over heard a terrible crime, everyone else is convinced she's made a dreadful mistake. I'll be performing 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt this year at the Glen St Theatre in Sydney, The Belco Arts Centre in Canberra and The Theatre Royal in Hobart. Tickets are on sale now. If you live nearby I hope you can come!…

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Nanny Piggins and the Ominous Sounds 14:54

4M ago14:54

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When Nanny Piggins sustains an ankle injury, reading too many detective novels leads her believe she has witnessed a murder. I'll be performing 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt this year at the Glen St Theatre in Sydney, The Belco Arts Centre in Canberra and The Theatre Royal in Hobart. Tickets are on sale now. If you live nearby I hope you can …

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'Rama and the Unbendable Bow' as told by Nanny Piggins 21:55

4M ago21:55

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When Michael falls in a ditch, Nanny Piggins is remind of the time one of her distant relatives was found in a ditch in the Ancient Indian Story days. I'll be performing 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt this year at the Glen St Theatre in Sydney, The Belco Arts Centre in Canberra and The Theatre Royal in Hobart. Tickets are on sale now. If you l…

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'Psyche and the World's Meanest Mother-in-Law' as told by Nanny Piggins 27:26

4M ago27:26

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When the children rush home after a marbles tournament on their bus goes awry, Nanny Piggins finishes her tale about Psyche and Cupid, and Venus' anger management issues. I'll be performing 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt this year at the Glen St Theatre in Sydney, The Belco Arts Centre in Canberra and The Theatre Royal in Hobart. Tickets are o…

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'The Legend of Psyche' as told by Nanny Piggins 16:49

4M ago16:49

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When Michael's woodwork teacher accuses him of having a deranged psyche for inadvertently creating a too accurate replica of the statue of David, Nanny Piggins explains who the first Psyche really was. As it happens it was a distant relative of hers. I'll be performing 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt this year at the Glen St Theatre in Sydney, …

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Friday Barnes and the Case of the Deadly Beans 26:07

5M ago26:07

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You can get my new audiobook using any of these links... Spotify Audible Apple Books I'll be performing 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt this year at the Glen St Theatre in Sydney, The Belco Arts Centre in Canberra and The Theatre Royal in Hobart. Tickets are on sale now. If you live nearby I hope you can come! If you enjoyed the podcast please …

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Reload for Spotify listeners - 'Friday Barnes 2, Under Suspicion' 22:53

5M ago22:53

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Spotify blocked this episode when it dropped on Wednesday. They were worried I was infringing on the author's copyright, but of course, I am the author. I own the copyright. I have the right to record and publish it. Usually this is easy to fix, because Spotify sends me a link so I can get the episode reinstated. But the link doesn't work. I've bee…

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Friday Barnes 2, Under Suspicion - Wrongly Accused 22:53

5M ago22:53

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To promote the release of my latest audiobook 'Friday Barnes 2, Under Suspicion' I am reading the first two chapters of the book. If you'd like to buy the audiobook to hear the rest, here are some links... https://open.spotify.com/show/2tWR42TFmVGOBQUf1p3AT0?si=728a785045ce4a53 https://books.apple.com/au/audiobook/friday-barnes-2-under-suspicion/id…

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'The Time Thor's Hammer Got Stolen' as told by Nanny Piggins 24:15

5M ago24:15

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Nanny Piggins tells the story of what really happened when Thor's hammer got stolen and how her distant relative Bramwell Loki Piggins was involved. I'll be performing 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt this year at the Glen St Theatre in Sydney, The Belco Arts Centre in Canberra and The Theatre Royal in Hobart. Tickets are on sale now. If you liv…

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A story about GPS maliciously luring people into bogs with Susanne Gervay 41:44

5M ago41:44

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Susanne Gervay joins us on the podcast this week to talk about... natural disasters. To find out more about Susanne you can visit her website... https://sgervay.com/ If you're an aspiring writer who is interested in coming to the Kids & YA Festival at Writing NSW you can book tickets here... https://writingnsw.org.au/whats-on/events/kids-ya-festiva…

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Friday Barnes and the Case of the Vegetable War 18:42

5M ago18:42

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When Friday finds Binky in New York, he has got himself in a spot of bother involving two senior citizens and a fight about vegetables. I'll be performing 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt this year at the Glen St Theatre in Sydney, The Belco Arts Centre in Canberra and The Theatre Royal in Hobart. Tickets are on sale now. If you live nearby I ho…

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A story about dad parenting on the high seas with Belinda Murrell 39:08

5M ago39:08

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Dame Belinda Murrell joins us on the podcast this week to talk about high seas adventures. To find out more about Belinda you can visit her website... https://belindamurrell.com.au/ Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going. To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.com To fi…

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'The Origin of Thor's Hammer' as told by Nanny Piggins 26:15

6M ago26:15

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After using a hammer to assist a neighbour in getting into their home, Nanny Piggins tells the children the story of her distant relative from the ancient Norse Mythology days - Loki Piggins and how Thor's hammer came to be made. I'll be performing 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt this year at the Glen St Theatre in Sydney, The Belco Arts Centre…

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A story about finding out your Dad picked your middle name with Samera Kamaleddine 45:15

6M ago45:15

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Samera Kamaleddine joins us on the podcast this week to talk about... what's in a name? To find out more about Samera you can visit her website https://www.samerak.com/ Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going. To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.com To find out more a…

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Odysseus and the Day Trip to Hades 23:51

6M ago23:51

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Odysseus travels across the sea to Hades to find out from a prophet what he must do to get home to Ithaca. I'll be performing 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt this year at the Glen St Theatre in Sydney, The Belco Arts Centre in Canberra and The Theatre Royal in Hobart. Tickets are on sale now. If you live nearby I hope you can come! If you enjoy…

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A story about a holey sock at a funeral with Maryam Master 49:08

6M ago49:08

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Maryam Master joins us on the podcast this week to talk about... the afterlife. To find out more about Maryam you can visit her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/maryammasterauthor/ Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going. To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.c…

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Friday Barnes and the case of the Kidnapped Princess 26:45

6M ago26:45

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This is a live recording from The Round Theatre in Melbourne where I launched my new book FRIDAY BARNES 13, IN PLAIN SIGHT. I read the first five chapters to the audience. I'll be performing 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt this year at the Glen St Theatre in Sydney, The Belco Arts Centre in Canberra and The Theatre Royal in Hobart. Tickets are …

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A story about the delicacy of confetti cannons with R.A. Spratt 20:20

6M ago20:20

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Life got away from us this week, so it's a shorter episode where I just tell you the story of what Jacquie and I have been up to this week on tour. We'll be back to a regular full length show with a guest next week when we've both recovered from promoting our new books. Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will hel…

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Part 2 - Friday Barnes and the Case of the Dangerous Tablecloth 18:24

6M ago18:24

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Friday gets her Mum out of jail, then is herself sentenced to babysitting duty. I'll be performing 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt this year at the Glen St Theatre in Sydney, The Belco Arts Centre in Canberra and The Theatre Royal in Hobart. Tickets are on sale now. If you live nearby I hope you can come! If you enjoyed the podcast please like,…

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A story about mid-motorway realisations with Ashleigh Barton 36:55

6M ago36:55

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Ashleigh Barton joins us on the podcast this week to talk about... things you will never live down. To find out more about Ashleigh you can visit... https://www.ashleighbarton.com/ Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going. To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.com To fin…

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Friday Barnes and the Case of the Dangerous Tablecloth 20:09

7M ago20:09

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This week I read Chapter 10 from 'Friday Barnes 12, Collision Course'. Friday rushes to Switzerland to help her mother who has been arrested, but she ends up getting arrested herself. I'll be performing 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt this year at the Glen St Theatre in Sydney, The Belco Arts Centre in Canberra and The Theatre Royal in Hobart. …

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A story about the Police vs the Who with Frane Lessac and Mark Greenwood 46:01

7M ago46:01

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Frane Lessac and Mark Greenwood join us on the podcast this week. To find out more about them, here are their websites... https://franelessac.com/ https://markgreenwood.com.au/ Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going. To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.com To find ou…

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Nanny Piggins and the Eggs - Part 2 25:23

7M ago25:23

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After working hard all week at egg spinning, egg protecting and egg dropping, Nanny Piggins and the Green children test their skills at their school's annual egg festival. I'll be performing 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt this year at the Glen St Theatre in Sydney, The Belco Arts Centre in Canberra and The Theatre Royal in Hobart. Tickets are …

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A story about burgling your own passport with Matt STanton 41:54

7M ago41:54

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Matt Stanton joins us on the podcast this week to tell tales about losing passports. To find out more about Matt check out his website... https://www.mattstanton.net/ Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going. To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.com To find out more abo…

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Nanny Piggins and the Egg Challenge 22:02

7M ago22:02

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It's Egg Week at Derrick, Samantha and Michael's school. Each of them has to perform a different egg based challenge. Technically, it's not a competition. And yet, Nanny Piggins is determined to see that each of them win. I'll be performing 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt this year at the Glen St Theatre in Sydney, The Belco Arts Centre in Canb…

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A story about oversized gum boots and a misidentified "cow" with Zanni Louise 39:06

7M ago39:06

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Zanni Louise joins us on the podcast this week to talk about neighbourhood revenge plots. To find out more about Zanni you can visit her website... https://www.zannilouise.com/ Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going. To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.com To find ou…

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'Aranche, Athena and the Origin of Spiders' as told by Nanny Piggins 21:28

7M ago21:28

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Nanny Piggins tells the story of her fabulously talented distant cousin, who was so good at cake decorating she caused the invention of spiders. I'll be performing 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt this year at the Glen St Theatre in Sydney, The Belco Arts Centre in Canberra and The Theatre Royal in Hobart. Tickets are on sale now. If you live ne…