Best Ben Holroyd Dell Podcasts (2025)

Karin Robinson, sci-fi fantasy author and recovering podcaster, joins Ben and Nico for the prompt 'Mosaic'. Send us a text Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers

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# 220: Interview with RJ Barker 1:05:01

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RJ Barker chats with Ben and Nico about influences, topical questions, and storytelling. Send us a text Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers

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# 219: Crumbs with RJ Barker 1:11:56

22d ago1:11:56

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Acclaimed and award-winning RJ Barker returns to the Bookcase, writing to the prompt 'Crumbs'. Send us a text Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers

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# 218: Interview with David Green 1:14:45

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Ben and Nico chat storytelling with author David Green. Send us a text Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers

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# 217: False with David Green 1:10:13

1M ago1:10:13

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Fantastical falsifications abound with our guest, the author of the character-driven dark fantasy series 'Empire Of Ruin', David Green. Send us a text Support the show

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# 216: Interview with Vicky Ball 35:02

1M ago35:02

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Vicky Ball, indie-author of viral fame, chats with Ben and Nico about her approach to writing novels. Send us a text Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers

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# 215: Cabin with Vicky Ball 46:04

2M ago46:04

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Vicky Ball, bestselling author of Young Adult Thrillers and viral tweeter, joins Ben and Nico for the prompt 'Cabin'. Send us a text Support the show

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# 214: Interview with Kayleigh Dobbs 49:04

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Kayleigh Dobbs, of Happy Goat Horror fame, joins Ben and Nico for a chat about storytelling. Send us a text Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers

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# 213: Slap with Kayleigh Dobbs 54:02

2M ago54:02

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Open palm, nails out - this is 'Slap', with special guest Kayleigh Dobbs. Send us a text Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers

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# 212: Interview with Colleen Anderson 52:43

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Ben and Nico pose questions to author Colleen Anderson Send us a text Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers

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# 211: Wing with Colleen Anderson 58:46

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Colleen Anderson joins Ben and Nico to tell tales written to the prompt 'Wing'. Send us a text Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers

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# 210: Interview with CC Adams 51:54

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The wonderful and bubbly CC Adams chats storytelling with Ben and Nico. Send us a text Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers

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# 209: Delightful with C.C. Adams 43:40

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C.C. Adams picks the prompt 'Delightful', which leads us to a handful of tales! Send us a text Support the show

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# 208: Interview with Silas A. Bischoff 47:12

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Ben and Nico chat storytelling with the author behind Morbid Taste Publishing, Silas A. Bischoff. Send us a text Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers

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# 207: Soar with Silas A. Bischoff 1:09:17

4M ago1:09:17

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Three new stories 'Soar' through the sky when Ben and Nico are joined by their guest, indie-author Silas A. Bischoff. Send us a text Support the show

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# 206: Mind 1:16:30

4M ago1:16:30

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Part two of 'Magic'+'Mind', in which Ben and Nico read their 3000-word short stories and discuss them. Affiliate link: MagicMind.com/TTB20 Send us a text Support the show

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# 205: Magic 41:55

4M ago41:55

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Two stories and a sponsor - what's not to like? We hope you enjoy Ben and Nico's tales, written to the prompt "Magic". Affiliate link: MagicMind.com/TTB20 Send us a text Support the show

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# 204: Interview with G. J. Dunn 50:37

4M ago50:37

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Ben and Nico have a lovely time chatting through some questions with the wonderful G.J. Dunn. Send us a text Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers, G.J. Dunn

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# 203: Mastermind with G. J. Dunn 58:07

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G.J. Dunn, author of the fairy tale farce GOING FOURTH, joins us for the prompt 'Mastermind'. Send us a text Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers, G.J. Dunn

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# 202: Interview with Kit Whitfield 34:11

5M ago34:11

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The wonderful Kit Whitfield takes us for a stroll through her thoughts on storytelling. Send us a text Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers, Kit Whitfield

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# 201: Harbour with Kit Whitfield 1:02:22

5M ago1:02:22

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Kit Whitfield, author of The Gyrford series, joins us for the prompt 'Harbour' with a chilling tale which may disturb some listeners. Send us a text Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers, Kit Whitfield

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# 200: Interview with Dan Hanly 55:52

5M ago55:52

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For this milestone episode, the wonderful Dan Hanly joins us for a chat about Wales, ADHD, and storytelling. Send us a text Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers, Dan Hanly

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# 199: Banquet with Dan Hanly 1:13:02

5M ago1:13:02

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Fantasy writer Dan Hanly joins us as we tuck into the prompt 'Banquet'. Send us a text Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers, Dan Hanly

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# 198: Interview with Anna Smith Spark 53:54

6M ago53:54

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The Queen of Grimdark (Anna Smith Spark) fields our questions expertly and gives insights into writing and storytelling. Send us a text Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers, Anna Smith Spark

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# 197: Winterfest with Anna Smith Spark 1:05:21

6M ago1:05:21

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The Queen of Grimdark, Anna Smith Spark, joins us to tell a tale and discuss the stories we have written to the prompt 'Winterfest'. Send us a text Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers, Anna Smith Spark

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# 196: Interview with Adrian Tchaikovsky 46:42

6M ago46:42

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We chat about stories and storytelling with the brilliant Adrian Tchaikovsky. Send us a text Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers, Adrian Tchaikovsky

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# 195: Shattered with Adrian Tchaikovsky 1:03:20

6M ago1:03:20

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Smash the New Year with fresh stories written to the prompt "Shattered", featuring an excerpt from the award-winning and highly acclaimed SF and Fantasy author, Adrian Tchaikovsky. Send us a text Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers, Adrian Tchaikovsky

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# 194: Interview with Robin C.M. Duncan 50:57

7M ago50:57

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Happy New Year! We chat with the excellent Robin C.M. Duncan about everything from storytelling to identity. Send us a text Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers, Robin C.M. Duncan

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# 193: Yule 10:05

7M ago10:05

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Merry Yule Everyone! Send us a text Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers

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# 192: Withdraw with Robin C.M. Duncan 1:06:19

7M ago1:06:19

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A trio of tales written for the prompt 'Withdraw', with the excellent Robin C.M. Duncan. Send us a text Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers, Robin C.M. Duncan

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# 191: Interview with Kit Power 1:07:22

7M ago1:07:22

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Keep shtum about this one, or else. Send us a text Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers, Kit Power

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# 190: Millionaires Day with Kit Power 50:37

8M ago50:37

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The powers-that-be won't like the 'fictional' stories told in this one, with the excellent Kit Power. Send us a text Support the showBy Nico Rogers & Ben Holroyd-Dell

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# 189: Interview with Jan Foster 47:06

8M ago47:06

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Ben and Nico talk about Fairies, Tudors, and Indie Publishing with Jan Foster. Send us a text Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers, Jan Foster

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# 188: Polite with Jan Foster 1:06:47

8M ago1:06:47

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Take a wander with us to hear three new stories from Ben, Nico, and novelist Jan Foster. Send us a text Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers, Jan Foster

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# 187: Interview with Nicholas Pullen 59:33

8M ago59:33

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Nicholas Pullen joins us to discuss his outlook on writing, and we get enormously distracted while having a great time with a brilliant debut author. Send us a text Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers, Nicholas Pullen

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# 186: Patrol with Nicholas Pullen 59:16

8M ago59:16

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Season 9 begins with an episode featuring the hugely talented Nicholas Pullen, author of THE BLACK HUNGER, and three new stories written to the prompt 'Patrol'. Send us a text Support the showBy Nico Rogers & Ben Holroyd-Dell, Nicholas Pullen

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# 185: Halloween 2024 38:34

9M ago38:34

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The boys bare their fangs for a Halloween-inspired romp of stories! Send us a text Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers

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# 184: Official 46:32

9M ago46:32

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Ben and Nico celebrate winning a British Fantasy Society Award with two new stories written to the prompt 'Official'. Send us a text Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers

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# 183: Frown with Writeopolis 57:53

10M ago57:53

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Kit Power and RJ Barker join Ben and Nico for a unique crossover episode- with 3.25 stories performed live! The prompt is 'Frown'. Send us a text Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers, RJ Barker, Kit Power, and Scott K Andrews

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# 182: Spare 46:21

10M ago46:21

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Go off-grid for fear of implacable assassins in this episode where Ben and Nico write to the prompt "Spare". Send us a text Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers

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# 181: Ground 36:21

11M ago36:21

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Run aground and dive under the earth with two new stories from Ben and Nico. Send us a text Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers

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# 180: Buzzing 43:40

11M ago43:40

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Ben and Nico ask you to pick what you'd like inside your head - either way, it will be 'Buzzing'. Send us a text Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers

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# 179: Spell 52:38

12M ago52:38

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How's your spelling? A Parent-teacher conference smashes into the Prime Minister-verse. Send us a text Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers

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# 178: Ranch 40:10

1y ago40:10

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Ben and Nico drench two stories in "Ranch". Send us a text Support the showBy Nico Rogers & Ben Holroyd-Dell

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# 177: Swell 45:47

1y ago45:47

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Ben and Nico exhibit two new short stories, written to the prompt "Swell". Send us a text Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers

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# 176: Mug 41:31

1y ago41:31

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Ben and Nico present two freshly brewed stories served in a "Mug". Send us a text Support the showBy Nico Rogers & Ben Holroyd-Dell

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# 175: Gas 47:46

1y ago47:46

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Fill up your tank with two new stories from Ben and Nico, written to the prompt 'Gas'. Send us a text Support the showBy Nico Rogers & Ben Holroyd-Dell

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# 174: Rainbow 35:54

1y ago35:54

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Somewhere, over the frontier of Bibliomancy, Ben and Nico write a pair of tales for the prompt "Rainbow" Send us a text Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers

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# 173: Menu 35:38

1y ago35:38

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Join Ben and Nico as they peruse an inscrutable "Menu" of oddities and alternate realities. Send us a text Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers