100 Words of Astounding Beauty

s04e05 - Flyby

A flash-fiction podcast where a handful of writers create an original story with a limited wordcount in a limited amount of time. In this episode we squawk and scream and generally carry on. The stories are: 'The Pitch,' by Amelia Armande, 'Ostrich Negotiations,' by Joshua Crisp, 'Bad Mother Cluckers,' by Paul Davies, 'Got No Strings,' by Ella Brasington, 'Horatio Hornbill's Shitty Little Car,' by Tom McNally. Featuring listener submission: 'Last Gasp' by Mads Ryle. The Ropetackle Storytellers present 'DELIVER US FROM EVIL' at the Ropetackle Centre in Shoreham-by-Sea on the 9th of February. Visit us on our website, on Instagram, and send us a story on story@100wordsofastoundingbeauty.com. Created by Tom McNally, featuring Amelia Armande, Joshua Crisp, Paul Davies and Ella Brasington. Theme tune is Music For Jellyfish by Bell Lungs. Story music is by John Bartmann, released under a CC-BY license, featuring: Hardcore Orchestral Dubstep Tiptoe Past the Guard Profound Mystery Dumplings For Two Track art by Tom McNally. Support 100 Words of Astounding Beauty through our Ko-Fi.

s04eX2 - Christmas Special 2025 - Jingle Bus

A flash-fiction podcast where a handful of writers create an original story with a limited wordcount in a limited amount of time. In this second special holiday episode, the regular writers send in their holiday-themed stories before crumbling into jolly dust. The stories are: 'Auld Lang Syne,' by Amelia Armande, 'Advent-ture,' by Joshua Crisp, 'The Soft Music,' by Tom McNally. Visit us on our website, on Instagram, and send us a story on story@100wordsofastoundingbeauty.com. Created by Tom McNally, featuring Amelia Armande and Joshua Crisp. Theme tune is Music For Jellyfish by Bell Lungs. Story music is by John Bartmann, released under a CC-BY license, featuring: Auld Lang Syne Little Drummer Boy Joy to the World Track art by Tom McNally.   Support 100 Words of Astounding Beauty through our Ko-Fi.  

s04eX1 - Christmas Special 2025 - I am the Milky Bar Kid

A flash-fiction podcast where a handful of writers create an original story with a limited wordcount in a limited amount of time. In this special holiday episode, the 100 Word Cycle has been used to write a longer-form piece, told from the point of view of an advert designed to sell milk products to British children in the 1960s. 'I am the Milky Bar Kid,' by Tom McNally. Visit us on our website, on Instagram, and send us a story on story@100wordsofastoundingbeauty.com. Created by Tom McNally. Music is 'My Sugar' by Frank Banta, published 1924 and in the public domain. It is available on archive.org. Track art by Tom McNally. Support 100 Words of Astounding Beauty through our Ko-Fi.    

s04e04 - Bagatelle

A flash-fiction podcast where a handful of writers create an original story with a limited wordcount in a limited amount of time. In this episode we roll a shiny treasure around our back teeth and bring salmon back in style. The stories are: 'Thief Catcher,' by Amelia Armande, 'Read the Room,' by Joshua Crisp, 'Crow Lady,' by Colette McCormick, 'Dolphins Can't Bowl,' by Harrison Perry, 'Cottingley Jam Jar Tour,' by Tom McNally. Featuring listener submission: 'Silicon Farmer' by David McNally of the Humberside War Games Society. Get your 100 Words zines at the Brighton Art Book Fair on the 6th - 7th of December. Harrison's Kickstarter for his upcoming comic, 'Atonement for a Monk' is launching soon. Visit us on our website, on Instagram, and send us a story on story@100wordsofastoundingbeauty.com. Created by Tom McNally, featuring Amelia Armande, Joshua Crisp, Colette McCormick and Harrison Perry. Theme tune is Music For Jellyfish by Bell Lungs. Story music is by John Bartmann, released under a CC-BY license, featuring: Dark Basement Lost Souls Precious Cargo Oopsie Doodle Chill and Grill Track art by Tom McNally. Support 100 Words of Astounding Beauty through our Ko-Fi.    

s04e03 - Afar Call

A flash-fiction podcast where a handful of writers create an original story with a limited wordcount in a limited amount of time. In this episode we explore new lands, encounter strange beasts and manage our anger. The stories are: 'Be Not Afraid,' by Amelia Armande, 'Gosmogony,' by Joshua Crisp, 'The pilgrim,' by Kevin Drain, 'Free McGee,' by Ali B, 'Guided Ordnance,' by Tom McNally. Featuring listener submission: 'Between us Snowmen' by Christopher T. Dubrowski. Visit us on our website, on Instagram, and send us a story on story@100wordsofastoundingbeauty.com. Created by Tom McNally, featuring Amelia Armande, Kevin Drain and Ali B. Theme tune is Music For Jellyfish by Bell Lungs. Story music is by John Bartmann, released under a CC-BY license, featuring: Sending Robots to Mars Winter Rain Disorient Coral Flyby Liquid Surreal Dreaming Track art by Tom McNally. Support 100 Words of Astounding Beauty through our Ko-Fi.