In this episode, Rob talks to Jim Hinks, digital editor of Comma Press and Macguffin Overlord. Jim talks about thriving as an independent northern publisher in an industry dominated by Londonite monoliths.

In this cheery Christmas episode, Rob talks to Publisher/editor/writer/MA tutor/fine hat wearer, Nicholas Royle, about short stories, getting published, Doppelgangers, Bad sex and (weirdly) The Smiths.

Special appearance by shit Parkour artists.

Rob gets poetry schooled by Ella Gainsborough and Kieren King, the people behind Evidently aka Salford's best poetry night. They, along with poet Jack Dixon talk Prison poetry, tapping that sweet poetry coin and math rock. Photo credit: Guy Garvey.

In this podcast, Rob talks to the nicest (and certainly most well turned out) couple in the Manchester Literature scene, David Gaffney and Sarah-Clare Conlon. They discuss Les Malheureux, Clare’s literature night Verbose, David’s latest projects (including a trio of novels… exciting!) and using music and graphic art in your on stage reading. They also get into what makes a good short story, what it’s like having your partner critique your work, and… oh yeah, coffee tables.

Is the Manchester literature scene too cliquey? Is it too white and manny? Is blogging dead? Fat Roland (Bad Language) and Nija Dalal-Small (The Real Story, In the Dark radio) talk to Rob Cutforth.

Kate Feld and Abi Hynes talk to Rob Cutforth about Sex, Feminism, Performing your work on stage and making money as a writer.