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A miscellany of stories, presented by Ross Sutherland.
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Dec 31, 2022
46 Incantations (repeat)
Ross explores the connections between poetry and spellcasting.
Nb. This episode was originally broadcast in 2018.
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Dec 31, 2022
"Imaginary Advice" Will Return
The final piece of music in this episode is "Bleaky Enchanting" by Jonnie Common from the Missing Episode soundtrack. For more of Jonnie's music go to:
http://www.jonniecommon.com/
Thanks so much for listening to Imaginary Advice in 2022!
To support the podcast during the hiatus, goto
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Nov 30, 2022
97 The Signalman
In homage to the Charles Dickens ghost story, The Signalman, Ross Sutherland spends a night in one of the last working signal boxes in the UK.
A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Radio 3
Written by Ross Sutherland
Produced by Jack Howson and Joby Waldman
Sound Design by Chris Watson and Steve Bond
Contributor: Dave Beckett
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Nov 1, 2022
96 Zeno's Library
Following the acquisitions director of an infinite library on their last day of work.
Written by Nick Douglas (nickdouglas.me)
Performed by Ross Sutherland
Produced by Ross Sutherland
Contains music by Jeremy Warmsley (jeremywarmsley.com)
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Sep 30, 2022
95 The True Crime of Your Frozen Death
A homage to the Giallo film genre, set within the True Crime podcasting scene.
Story by Ross Sutherland
Translated by Cristina Marras (cristinamarras.com)
Performed by Cristina Marras and Ross Sutherland
Additional voice acting by Andrea de’Cesco, Gianfranco Bitti, Fausta Laddomada
Original music by Jeremy Warmsley (jeremywarmsley.com)
Produced by Ross Sutherland
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To hear an English-subtitled version of this episode, subscribe to the Radio Atlas podcast. (radioatlas.org). RA episode released Oct 7th.
For further listening on a similar theme, I recommend Cristina's story "Games We Play in the Dark":
https://soundcloud.com/kommunic8/explorations-on-darkness-1-games-we-play-in-the-dark
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Aug 31, 2022
94 Locked Room Mystery (Side B)
Basically a dance-music remix of last month’s episode. "Locked Room Mystery Side B" is set in the same country manor as Side A, but 76 years later, during a shitty rave.
Written and produced by Ross Sutherland
Additional music by Jeremy Warmsley (jeremywarmsley.com)
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Aug 1, 2022
93 Locked Room Mystery (Side A)
Part one of an Agatha Christie-inspired murder mystery, set inside a butler academy.
Written & Produced by Ross Sutherland
Score includes music by Jeremy Warmsley (www.jeremywarsmley.com)
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Jul 15, 2022
Teaser: Charlie Shackleton on The Shining
Full episode unlocked at www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland
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Jun 30, 2022
92 The Coolest Guy Who Ever Lived
A radio advice show takes a hostile caller.
Story by Ross Sutherland
Performed by Katie Bonna and Ross Sutherland
Produced by Ross Sutherland
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Jun 1, 2022
91 You Are Ant
An attempt to combine two beloved forms of 80s story-media: the Talking Tape and the Choose Your Own Adventure Novel...
BONUS TEXT ADVENTURE VERSION:
https://imaginaryadvice.itch.io/you-are-ant
Story written and produced by Ross Sutherland.
Additional music by Jeremy Warmsley (jeremywarmsley.com)
Imaginary Advice teeshirts and mugs now available at imaginaryadvice.com/merch
IA is funded exclusively through Patreon. Supporting the show gets you access to a bonus monthly podcast, plus other perks. For more info goto www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland
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May 20, 2022
Imaginary Reprise: Tim Clare on S.E.I.N.F.E.L.D.
UNLOCKED! From the Patreon bonus podcast, an episode of Imaginary Reprise. Ross Sutherland talks with author Tim Clare about the story "S.E.I.N.F.E.L.D." from 2018.
Tim's new book is in shops now:
"Coward, Why We Get Nervous and What We Can Do About It."
https://www.waterstones.com/book/coward/tim-clare/9781838853105
To hear the rest of this bonus series, become a Patreon supporter
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May 20, 2022
45 S.E.I.N.F.E.L.D. (repeat)
Ross Sutherland teaches an AI to do stand-up comedy (Repeat: first aired 2018.)
$5+ Patreon supporters get access to the bonus podcast series, IMAGINARY REPRISE.
For more info, goto www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland
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May 1, 2022
90 Lessons on Fealty
Story by Tim Harding (@hotfingersclub). A Bed and Breakfast is terrorised by a flock of carnivorous starlings.
Sound design by Ross Sutherland
Additional music by Jeremy Warmsley (jeremywarmsley.com)
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Apr 1, 2022
89 Wiki-Heist (Part 3)
The final act of IA's procedurally generated heist movie.
Written and produced by Ross Sutherland.
Original music by Jeremy Warmsley (www.jeremywarmsley.com)
Support the show: www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland
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Mar 1, 2022
88 Wiki-Heist (Part 2)
The new IA miniseries "Wiki-Heist" continues (part 2 of 3). Having recruited his crew, Ross sets the heist in motion...
Featuring music by Jeremy Warmsley. www.Jeremywarmsley.co,
Want to help keep the podcast going?
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Jan 31, 2022
87 Wiki-Heist (Part 1)
Imaginary Advice returns from hiatus! The new season begins with a procedurally-generated heist story. Part One of Three.
Want to help keep the podcast going?
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Dec 3, 2021
Podcast Returns 1st Feb 2022
Imaginary Advice returns for a brand new season, starting 1st February 2022.
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May 31, 2021
"Imaginary Advice" Will Return
Imaginary Advice is going on a short break!
The hiatus is probably going to last around six months, but after that, IA will be back, bigger and better than before.
All Patreon payments are paused (I'll give plenty of notice before unpausing). You can still access the bonus material during the break.
If you're a new listener, and would like to donate some money towards the show during the break, you can buy me a coffee here:
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/imaginaryadvice
Or alternatively, you can send money direct to my Paypal: "rossgsutherland@yahoo.com"
I can't wait to be back posting on this channel again. Take care -Ross
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May 25, 2021
86 How to Write Badly Well (w/ Joel Stickley)
Ross Sutherland presents an audio adaptation of Joel Stickley's anti-writing manual, "100 Ways to Write Badly Well".
Episode written by Joel Stickley. Produced by Ross Sutherland. Performed by Joel Stickley and Ross Sutherland with additional voice acting by Lizzy Dening. Score includes pieces by Jeremy Warmsley, as well as music licensed through melodyloops.com
Patreon supporters will receive a free e-book copy of Joel's "100 Ways to Write Badly Well". Also, $5+ supporters will receive access to the new bonus podcast, Imaginary Reprise. For more, goto www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland
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Apr 30, 2021
85 Boy
Ross Sutherland interviews prop artist Graham Owens, the “true” author of the famous manuscript prop used in Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining.
(Part 3 of 3)
Featuring music from Jeremy Warmsley (www.jeremywarmsley.com)
To support Imaginary Advice:
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Mar 26, 2021
84 Makes Jack a Dull....
Ross Sutherland interviews prop artist Graham Owens, the “true” author of the famous manuscript prop used in Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining.
(Part 2 of 3)
Featuring music from Jeremy Warmsley (www.jeremywarmsley.com)
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Mar 3, 2021
83 All Work and No Play...
Ross Sutherland interviews prop artist Graham Owens, the “true” author of the famous manuscript prop used in Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining.
(Part 1 of 2)
To support Imaginary Advice (and get access to the bonus behind-the-scenes podcast)goto www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland
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Jan 26, 2021
82 My Car Plays Tapes (by John Osborne)
Imaginary Advice returns with a new autobiographical story from John Osborne, MY CAR PLAYS TAPES: a story about getting older, failing cars, and what to do with all those old cassette tapes.
Written by John Osborne
www.johnosbornewriter.com/
Produced by Ross Sutherland for Imaginary Advice.
www.imaginaryadvice.com
Additional score by Jeremy Warmsley
www.jeremywarmsley.com
Support the show on Patreon and get access to my new "making-of" series: www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland
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Dec 4, 2020
81 Snowman Emoji [6TH BIRTHDAY EPISODE]
The podcast celebrates its six-year anniversary by ruining a party, cutting up all the mail, then flipping a kilogram of cocaine
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Nov 23, 2020
80 The Outsider / Pterodactyls (feat. Emmy the Great)
A special bumper collaborative episode with musician Emma-Lee Moss AKA Emmy the Great.
Golden House Walkthrough Guide: https://bit.ly/TGHGuide
Episode features following music:
Maisie Lee (Blue Dot Sessions)
"Mary" from album April by Emmy the Great
To support this podcast, goto www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland
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Oct 5, 2020
The Golden House (Episode 6)
The final part of our puzzle miniseries, THE GOLDEN HOUSE.
“These six episodes were originally broadcast between September 2018 and January 2019. They were pulled from the internet shortly after. Each episode seems to contain a coded message…perhaps a password of some kind. I’m reposting in the hope that someone can shed light on what happened here. For clues and updates, follow me on Twitter” - @ImogenShelfTest
For full miniseries credits, goto:
www.the-golden-house-podcast.com
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Oct 5, 2020
The Golden House (Episode 5)
The penultimate part of our puzzle miniseries, THE GOLDEN HOUSE.
“These six episodes were originally broadcast between September 2018 and January 2019. They were pulled from the internet shortly after. Each episode seems to contain a coded message…perhaps a password of some kind. I’m reposting in the hope that someone can shed light on what happened here. For clues and updates, follow me on Twitter” - @ImogenShelfTest
For full miniseries credits, goto:
www.the-golden-house-podcast.com
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Sep 28, 2020
The Golden House (Episode 4)
Our six-part puzzle miniseries, THE GOLDEN HOUSE continues...
"These six episodes were originally broadcast between September 2018 and January 2019. They were pulled from the internet shortly after. Each episode seems to contain a coded message...perhaps a password of some kind. I'm reposting in the hope that someone can shed light on what happened here. For clues and updates, follow me on Twitter" - @ImogenShelfTest
For full miniseries credits, goto:
www.the-golden-house-podcast.com
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Sep 21, 2020
The Golden House (Episode 3)
The next instalment of our six-part puzzle miniseries, THE GOLDEN HOUSE, written by Ross Sutherland.
"These six episodes were originally broadcast between September 2018 and January 2019. They were pulled from the internet shortly after. Each episode seems to contain a coded message...perhaps a password of some kind. I'm reposting in the hope that someone can shed light on what happened here. For clues and updates, follow me on Twitter" - @ImogenShelfTest
For full miniseries credits, goto:
www.the-golden-house-podcast.com
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Sep 14, 2020
The Golden House (Episode 2)
The next instalment of our special six-part puzzle miniseries, THE GOLDEN HOUSE, written by Ross Sutherland
"These six episodes were originally broadcast between September 2018 and January 2019. They were pulled from the internet shortly after. Each episode seems to contain a coded message...perhaps a password of some kind. I'm reposting in the hope that someone can shed light on what happened here. For clues and updates, follow me on Twitter" - @ImogenShelfTest
For full miniseries credits, goto:
www.the-golden-house-podcast.com
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Sep 7, 2020
The Golden House (Intro / Episode 1)
A new six-part miniseries, dropping weekly over September & October:
THE GOLDEN HOUSE
"These six episodes were originally broadcast between September 2018 and January 2019. They were pulled from the internet shortly after. Each episode seems to contain a coded message...perhaps a password of some kind. I'm reposting in the hope that someone can shed light on what happened here. For clues and updates, follow me on Twitter" - @ImogenShelfTest
For miniseries credits, goto:
www.the-golden-house-podcast.com
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Aug 4, 2020
73 Ten Thousand Years (Part 2)
(This episode follows on directly from the essay in episode 72)
Ross invites four artists to help him rewrite the film Groundhog Day. In the original film, Bill Murray’s character leaves the time-loop after 35 years, but what if Bill was trapped in there for a bit longer... say, 10,000 years? Featuring new writing from Vanessa Kisuule, Daniel Cockburn, Lenni Sanders and Kim Noble. Additional readings from Rachael Ofori and Tim Clare.
To support Imaginary Advice on Patreon:
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Imaginary Advice is represented by Trigger
This episode contains samples from:
Sleep by Daniel Birch
From “Ambient Volume 3”
https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Daniel_Birch/Ambient_Vol3
Genus Part 2 by Deru
From Genus
https://deru.bandcamp.com/album/genus
Lose Yourself by Nicholas Szczepanik
from The Chiasmus
https://nszcz.bandcamp.com/album/the-chiasmus
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Aug 4, 2020
72 Ten Thousand Years (Part 1)
Ross Sutherland revisits Harold Ramis’s 1994 comedy Groundhog Day to see whether the film feels different in 2020 (essay).
To support Imaginary Advice on Patreon:
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Imaginary Advice is represented by Trigger
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Jun 30, 2020
71 Sex and the City: The Return (Part 2)
The concluding part of IA's audio fiction miniseries.
To support Imaginary Advice on Patreon:
www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland
Imaginary Advice is represented by Trigger
Includes samples from:
Revenge
by Daniel Birch
from "Distorted Chaos"
https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Daniel_Birch/Distorted_Chaos
Traditional Romantic Folksongs 9
licensed through Epidemic Sounds
Senseless
licensed through the "Sound of Picture" Library
Sex And The City
by Mitch Frohman Latin Jazz Quartet
https://youtu.be/2TdlG2Ts0OA
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May 14, 2020
70 Sex and the City: The Return (Part 1)
A vast immersive theatre show (inspired by the TV show "Sex and the City") is constructed in the centre of New York. (Part 1 of 2).
To support Imaginary Advice on Patreon:
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Imaginary Advice is represented by Trigger.
Includes samples from:
Traditional Romantic Folksongs 9
licensed through Epidemicsound.com
Dark Mood Woods / The Red Room
Angelo Badalamenti
Twin Peaks (Limited Event Series Soundtrack)
Thank God for the Rain
Bernard Herrmann
Taxi Driver OST
Genus pt 2
Talbot & Deru
Genus
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Apr 3, 2020
69 The Air Year (feat. Caroline Bird)
An extract from poet Caroline Bird's new collection, The Air Year. Also: Ross Sutherland escapes into his sound effects library.
To purchase The Air Year, goto:
https://www.carcanet.co.uk/cgi-bin/indexer?product=9781784109028
Imaginary Advice is represented by Trigger.
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Mar 7, 2020
68 Birthday in Shenyang
British rapper and poet Michael Riccardi (aka Mixy) is currently living in Shenyang, China. For his birthday, Mixy breaks quarantine in search of a beer. Produced by Ross Sutherland.
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Feb 21, 2020
67 Black Eye (w/ Abi Palmer)
Ross Sutherland and poet Abi Palmer collaborate on a modernisation of Francis Godwin's 1638 science-fiction novel The Man in the Moone.
Warning: contains references to child death, drug abuse, animal cruelty.
For more of Abi's Work, goto abipalmer.squarespace.com
Her new book, Sanatorium, available for pre-order from pennedinthemargins.co.uk
Commissioned and funded by Apples and Snakes.
For more information, goto www.applesandsnakes.org
Imaginary Advice is represented by Trigger.
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Jan 21, 2020
66 Exquisite Corpse(with Clive Desmond)
Taking inspiration from the surrealist game "Exquisite Corpse", Ross Sutherland and Clive Desmond (Pod Planet) collaborate on an audio programme using the same rules.
For more about Clive Desmond's podcast, goto www.PodPlanet.org
To support Imaginary Advice on Patreon goto www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland
Imaginary Advice is represented by Trigger.
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Dec 16, 2019
65 We Are Legion (feat Neil Maskell)
A secret burial at sea, and the nightmares that come after.
Story written by Ally Gipps. Read by Laurie Bolger and Neil Maskell.
Music / produced by Ross Sutherland.
To support the podcast on Patreon goto www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland
Imaginary Advice is represented by Trigger.
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Nov 16, 2019
64 Dream Your Way to a Happier You
A series of altered hypnosis cassettes tell the story of a toxic relationship.
Support the programme on Patreon: www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland
Written & produced by Ross Sutherland. Hypnosis Programme Narrator: Lizzy Dening. Imaginary Advice is represented by Trigger, supported by Arts Council England in partnership with Apples & Snakes. For more information goto imaginaryadvice.com
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Oct 13, 2019
63 Tony Gang Flame War (5TH BIRTHDAY EPISODE)
Imaginary Advice turns five with a special episode about pyromancy, punk rock, and the novelisation of RUMBLE IN THE BRONX.
Imaginary Advice is represented by Trigger, supported by Arts Council England in partnership with Apples & Snakes. For more information goto imaginaryadvice.com
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Sep 5, 2019
62 Classic Boxing Narrative (feat. Rob Auton)
A traditional heroic tale of two boxers, one ring. Featuring extracts from Rob Auton's "The Time Show" (robauton.co.uk)
If you'd like to support Imaginary Advice with a small monthly donation goto www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland
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Jul 13, 2019
61 Mise en Abyme (with Luke Kennard)
Artworks within artworks within artworks. Featuring new poetry from Luke Kennard
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Jun 10, 2019
60 Mark Can't Rap / "Ab"
The first two episodes of "Mark Can't Rap", a new podcast series by Mark Grist. Mark sets out to teach himself the fundamentals of rap, through conversations with British MCs.
Intermission: "Ab" - a piece on the Liverpool hiphop scene by Ross Sutherland.
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May 12, 2019
59 Scarecrow
A new short story by Tim Clare.
Tim's new novel The Ice House is out now:
https://canongate.co.uk/books/2531-the-ice-house/
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Apr 8, 2019
58 Party on Earth 2.0
Ross transforms a word-search into a story about a house party. Score written by Jeremy Warmsley https://jeremywarmsley.bandcamp.com/
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Mar 8, 2019
57 Haunt Your Own House
Part one: Ross tries to re-establish his home town as the most haunted village in England (originally broadcast on Short Cuts, Radio 4)
Part two: Ross explains the plot of Lovejoy
Part three: Ross explores the phenomenon of "set-jetting"
Part four: a ghost tour of Peterborough, voted worst place to live in England in 2019
To support the podcast, please visit: www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland
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Feb 12, 2019
56 HORSE FACTS
Wouldn't it be great if you could listen to podcasts ALL THE TIME FOREVER AND EVER?
If you'd like to support Imaginary Advice, goto www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland
Show website: www.imaginaryadvice.com
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Dec 26, 2018
55 The Other Ross Sutherland
Ross Sutherland shares the same name as a Scottish Rugby team. If he searches for his name on Twitter, he tends to find a bunch of teenagers talking about murdering him at the weekend.
Taken from a live show in Colchester Essex, December '18.
Support the show on Patreon: www.Patreon.com/rossgsutherland
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Dec 12, 2018
54 One More Song
Two people putting their faith in music:
Part One: Ross resurrects an old writing exercise to find his way out of writer's block, assisted by Magic 105.4.
Part Two: a hapless artist moves to the Appalachian mountains to DJ for bears.
If you'd like to support Imaginary Advice, consider giving a small monthly donation: www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland
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Oct 29, 2018
53 Make It Real
Ross explores the craft of storytelling in the British professional wrestling scene.
(Originally broadcast on Radio 4. Produced by Eleanor McDowell for Falling Tree productions)
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Sep 27, 2018
52 The Man Who Saw Tomorrow [4TH BIRTHDAY EPISODE]
Ross finds something in an old box of cassette tapes, and sets out to finish a story he started a long long time ago.
Imaginary Advice needs your help! To support the show on Patreon, goto: www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland
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Aug 22, 2018
51 After This
Ross presents two stories on the afterlife:
1/ Hollywood Forever. Ross investigates the resting place of forgotten actors at London’s Cinema Museum (Originally broadcast on Radio 4’s Short Cuts programme).
2/ Please Hold: a short story about a life on the line.
To help keep Imaginary Advice going, please goto www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland
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Jul 21, 2018
50 Four or Five Weddings and One or Two Funerals
Featuring guest John Osborne. Ross and John retell the making of Four Weddings and a Funeral, in wildly conflicting styles.
Thanks for listening! To support Imaginary Advice on Patreon, goto:
https://www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland
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Jun 15, 2018
49 Re: The Moon
Ross tries to get people to look at the moon. Part one: an essay on the the moon's special place in poetry. Part two: a school tries to stop its werewolf problem before it begins. Part three: a story of teenage wasters, told using one vowel only.
Support the show through Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland
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Jun 4, 2018
23 Nice My Selector (repeat)
(Repeat)A love story on the dancefloor. Remixed for 2018!
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May 31, 2018
6 "Episode One" (repeat)
(Repeat) A man who spends his entire life trying to make a single podcast episode about the Baldwin brothers.
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May 28, 2018
17 Six House Parties (repeat)
(Repeat episode) A rivalry, told across six fancy dress parties.
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May 14, 2018
48 Naked People Have More Explaining To Do
Ross presents four love poems. Poems are "Here", "Nude", "Things To Do Before You Finally Leave Town" and "The End of our Marriage".
Also includes a special intermission on sport.
Consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland
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Apr 3, 2018
47 Me Versus The Spar (Parts 1 to 7)
Ross Sutherland tries to expunge a bad memory by rewriting it over and over.
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Feb 26, 2018
46 Incantations
Ross Sutherland explores the relationship between cinema, poetry and magic.
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Jan 15, 2018
45 S.E.I.N.F.E.L.D.
Ross Sutherland tries to train a neural net to do stand-up comedy.
To support the podcast through Patreon, goto:
https://www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland
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Dec 7, 2017
44 Now You See It (LIVE SHOW w/ Chris Hicks and Joe Dunthorne)
A special live edition of the podcast, recorded at Battersea Art Centre on 7th November 2017. Ross Sutherland talks about real versus imaginary versions of DJ Steve Lamacq. Born with no sense of smell, Chris Hicks talks about the bizarreness of perfume adverts. Joe Dunthorne presents a short-story written as a collection of authors' biographical notes.
Please support the podcast through Patreon! Help me break even on this thing. https://www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland
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Oct 31, 2017
43 Exorcist Martin Cole
Ross presents a special ghost story for Halloween: a young priest discovers the true relationship between Art and the Devil.
NB. This story is a follow-up to 'Exorcist Dave Stewart" (episode 33/34). You don't have to listen to that episode first. However, if you enjoy this one, make sure you check the other too.
Tickets to the Imaginary Advice Live Show in London:
https://www.bac.org.uk/content/44239/whats_on/whats_on/shows/imaginary_advice_live
Support the podcast through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland
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Oct 11, 2017
Imaginary Advice: Live in London (Tues 7th Nov '17)
Special announcement! I'll be doing a live show at Battersea Art Centre on Tuesday 7th November.
For more details, check the Imaginary Advice Facebook group, or go to www.bac.org.uk
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Oct 11, 2017
42 Missing Episode Commentary Track [3RD BIRTHDAY EP]
For the third birthday of Imaginary Advice, Ross Sutherland presents a commentary track for his BBC2 TV programme, Missing Episode.
Watch the programme on iPlayer (throughout October 2017)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b098tcwd/performance-live-missing-episode
After that, you can find the film at www.imaginaryadvice.com
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Aug 28, 2017
41 In Which I Confess to Many Murders
In place of a regular episode, Ross presents five new poems. Discover the rich history of blue rectangles, take an octopus onto the streets of Cambridge, write a love letter to a telepath, all the while becoming an accessory to a series of (grossly under-appreciated) murders.
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Aug 3, 2017
40 The Sutherland Dunthorne Luck Index (featuring Joe Dunthorne)
Ross takes author Joe Dunthorne to a casino.
Support the Imaginary Advice podcast through Patreon:
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For more info, go to www.imaginaryadvice.com
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Jul 12, 2017
39 I Heart 1984
Ross exploits feelings of nostalgia with a poorly remembered celebration of the year 1984. Afterwards, he reads a depressing children's story about a boy who can look 180 degrees behind him.
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Jun 5, 2017
38 Scooby Doo & The Black Sea of Infinity (w/ Tim Clare)
Ross talks to author Tim Clare about how storytelling can be used in the face of nihilism. Meanwhile, Mystery Inc ends up trapped inside an HP Lovecraft story.
To support the podcast through Patreon, goto https://www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland
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May 10, 2017
37 Dear Chris
After 36 episodes, the podcast finally gets around to offering some advice. Featuring guest writer Chris Hicks (McSweeneys)
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Apr 10, 2017
36 Science For Wankers
Ross Sutherland explores the relationship between science and storytelling. Contains the poem 'Experiment To Determine the Existence of Love' and a new TV show pitch for Dr Brian Cox.
I really want Imaginary Advice to continue, but to do so, I need your help! To donate to the show, visit https://www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland
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Mar 7, 2017
35 Violence Makes Any Story Real
Ross Sutherland tells the story of the time he accidentally became a storyline in a UK wrestling promotion.
Originally broadcast on Radio 4's Short Cuts for Falling Tree productions.
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Feb 2, 2017
34 Exorcist Dave Stewart (Pt 2)
An exorcist faces the toughest case of his career in a new story by Ross Sutherland (part 2 of 2)
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Jan 9, 2017
33 Exorcist Dave Stewart (Pt 1)
An exorcist faces the toughest case of his career in a new story by Ross Sutherland (part 1 of 2).
Support the podcast through Patreon! Donate $5 or more and receive a secret bonus episode.
www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland
Visit the website for more info on the podcast:
https://www.imaginaryadvice.com/
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Dec 26, 2016
32 Jerusalem + 7
Ross Sutherland rewrites Jerusalem, in collaboration with Golden Age of Steam and composer Matthew Kaner.
Listen to the full BBC episode here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04lkxh6
Support Imaginary Advice through Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland
New podcast website! For films, books and extra episodes:
https://www.imaginaryadvice.com/
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Nov 22, 2016
31 You Can't Go Home Again [2ND BIRTHDAY EPISODE]
For a special second birthday episode, Ross Sutherland records a correspondence with poet Aaron Kent. Having stopped writing poetry in recent years, Ross tries to use the space to revisit his love of verse. Ross tries to investigate why he wrote and also come to terms with why he stopped.
Support the podcast through Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland
Listen to all of Aaron's interviews:
poeticinterviews.wordpress.com
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Nov 3, 2016
30 One Track Minds
This month, in a crossover with the One Track Minds podcast, Ross discusses his favourite song of all time. Recorded live at the Tabernacle in October 2016.
For more about One Track Minds, goto http://www.onetrackminds.uk/
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Sep 17, 2016
29 Casino Exit
Ross Sutherland tells the story of his time working in a casino.
Support the podcast through Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland
Come watch my new palindromic play, PARTY TRAP at Shoreditch Town Hall:
http://shoreditchtownhall.com/theatre-performance/whats-on/event/ross-sutherland-party-trap
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Jul 30, 2016
28 If Hitler
Ross Sutherland talks about using Hitler to win arguments.
To support the podcast, go to https://www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland
to pledge a small monthly donation.
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Jun 23, 2016
27 The Artist As A Viable Alternative To Death
A short extract from Ross McCleary's new book, available to order from Maudlin House in July. Use the code ARTIST20 for a 20% discount on the book.
To stream Ross Sutherland's film for free, go to: standbyfortapebackup.com
More information on Ross' palindromic play, Party Trap, at:
http://www.showandtelluk.com/event/party-trap/
To support the podcast, go to www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland
to pledge a small monthly donation.
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May 21, 2016
26 Duck Family in Abandoned Fairground
Ross Sutherland mashes together the themes of two previous episodes, creating a brand new story about a dystopian theme park.
Support the podcast through Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland
More info on supporting the podcast at http://imaginaryadvice.tumblr.com
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Apr 19, 2016
25 Hug Freddy
Ross Sutherland talks about dreams and the things they fail to teach us.
Consider supporting the podcast through Patreon! It'll help keep this going: https://www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland
This year, we're releasing a film adaptation of our "Wash Club" episode! For more infomation: http://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/washclub
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Mar 15, 2016
24 Repeat After Me
Ross Sutherland explores the consequences of repeating ourselves. With readings from Ryan Wan Winkle and Janice Acquah.
Support the podcast through Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland
Listen to the Joe Muggs remix of last week's episode:
https://www.mixcloud.com/NTSRadio/love-drain-22nd-february-2016/
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Feb 8, 2016
23 Nice My Selector
Ross Sutherland presents a love story between a DJ and his number one fan.
Support the podcast though Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland
For more info on Ross' upcoming theatre tour:
http://www.showandtelluk.com/event/standby-for-tape-back-up-tour-2016/
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Jan 10, 2016
22 "You Just Won The Game"
Ross Sutherland reveals a brand new zodiac based on the videogame Street Fighter 2.
Visit the Penned in the Margins website to download a book of all twelve sonnets for free:
http://www.pennedinthemargins.co.uk/index.php/2011/10/hyakuretsu-kyaku/
You can now support Imaginary Advice through Patreon. Pledge a small monthly donation to keep the podcast going:
https://www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland
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Nov 30, 2015
21 "Gooey Soporific Blurg" [FIRST BIRTHDAY EPISODE]
Celebrating the first birthday of Imaginary Advice, Ross Sutherland leaves the comfort of his wardrobe and takes a walk into Peterborough, in the hope that an episode will just "happen" along the way. Also featuring the Grammy nominated rapper, Mystikal.
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Nov 6, 2015
20 The Questions John Humphrys Cannot Ask
Ross Sutherland remixes an episode of Radio 4's 'The Today Programme' into poetry. Also: the least inspired DJ set of all time.
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Oct 8, 2015
19 BLXVGHCFGX
Ross Sutherland spends National Poetry Day mashing keyboards with a class of seven-year olds
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Sep 16, 2015
18 Infinite Non-Linear Break-Up Speech
Ross Sutherland explains the background to a new poetry project that uses the mp3 shuffle function to create an endlessly regenerating poem.
Download the album for free at
https://rosssutherland.bandcamp.com/
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Aug 18, 2015
17 Six House Parties
Ross Sutherland takes you through six house parties. To support the podcast, go to imaginaryadvice.tumblr.com
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Jul 28, 2015
16 In the Beginning
(Story starts at 7min mark)
A love story told through the eyes of an astronomer. What use is Carl Sagan to a man about to lose his family forever? Originally commissioned by the London Science Museum. Written and presented by Ross Sutherland.
To support the podcast & learn more about the show, goto http://imaginaryadvice.tumblr.com/
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Jul 7, 2015
15 The Underground Kingdom
Ross Sutherland visits the secret tunnels that run under Disneyworld.
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Jun 15, 2015
14 My Belated Review of "The Matrix: Reloaded"
Once upon a time, Ross Sutherland was sent to review the second Matrix film for a UK magazine. That night turned out to be the most embarrassing night of his life. Consequently, the review was never written. Now, twelve years later, Ross is finally turning it in.
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May 30, 2015
13 The Black Album By Jay-Z (remixed as a short story)
Ross Sutherland remixes Jay-Z acapellas into a brand new short story. Lost inside the Tate Modern, a nine year old boy uses The Black Album as an audio-guide to try and understand the art.
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Apr 15, 2015
12 The Night Before The Battle Of The Bands
Ross Sutherland presents a story about a whole lot of bodies in a very small town. Originally written to accompany the new Summer Camp album, "Bad Love".
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Mar 30, 2015
11 Answer In The Form Of A Question
Ross Sutherland tells the story of watching an IBM supercomputer compete on Jeopardy.
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Mar 9, 2015
10 Fake Penis Memory Implants
Ross Sutherland presents two pieces of science-fiction: poem "The Circus" and short-story "The Hand".
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Feb 18, 2015
9 Are You A Member Of Wash Club?
Ross Sutherland tells the story of how he invented a secret society by accident.
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Feb 9, 2015
8 Welcome to the Big House
Ross Sutherland tells a true story about teaching poetry in prison. Also: a children's poem about shoes.
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Jan 24, 2015
7 All Outcomes Are Positive, Even If Not Desired (Found Text Special)
Ross Sutherland presents a series of "found" poems. Contains text stolen from IMDB, the obituary pages, an old journal and Johnny Cash's audiobook of the Bible.
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Jan 14, 2015
6 "Episode One"
Ross Sutherland presents a monologue about a man trying to record a podcast. The Baldwin brothers feature heavily.
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Dec 22, 2014
5 Twas The Nightmare Before CROM
Ross Sutherland uses a dictionary to rewrite "Twas The Night Before Christmas"
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Dec 12, 2014
4 Bart Simpson Carnival Balloon
Ross Sutherland postpones christmas cheer to talk about two near-death experiences.
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Nov 28, 2014
3 A Doctor With A Gun Heals Parts Other Doctors Cannot Reach
Ross Sutherland shares some reviews of made-up art, disseminated during the Liverpool Biennial. Also: a monologue by a haunted abstract painting.
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Nov 13, 2014
2 Wee City Of Porcelain, Poll-Tax, Kestrels, And Billy Bragg Cassettes
Host Ross Sutherland attempts to uncover the true story behind the film Braveheart.
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Oct 26, 2014
1 Crying At The Back Of An Ed Byrne Show
Host Ross Sutherland tells the story of the worst job he was ever offered.
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