By Imaginary Advice
A miscellany of stories, presented by Ross Sutherland.
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
Artworks within artworks within artworks. Featuring new poetry from Luke Kennard
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...
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/
Ross transforms a word-search into a story about a house party. Score written by Jeremy Warmsley https://jeremywarmsley.bandcamp.com/
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...
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
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...
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...
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)
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
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...
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
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...
(Repeat)A love story on the dancefloor. Remixed for 2018!
(Repeat) A man who spends his entire life trying to make a single podcast episode about the Baldwin brothers.
(Repeat episode) A rivalry, told across six fancy dress parties.
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
Ross Sutherland tries to expunge a bad memory by rewriting it over and over.
Ross Sutherland explores the relationship between cinema, poetry and magic.
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
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...
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...
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
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
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...
Ross takes author Joe Dunthorne to a casino. Support the Imaginary Advice podcast through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland For more info, go to www.imaginaryadvice.com
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.
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
After 36 episodes, the podcast finally gets around to offering some advice. Featuring guest writer Chris Hicks (McSweeneys)
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...
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.
An exorcist faces the toughest case of his career in a new story by Ross Sutherland (part 2 of 2)
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...
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/
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...
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/
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
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.
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...
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
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
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/
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/
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...
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.
Ross Sutherland remixes an episode of Radio 4's 'The Today Programme' into poetry. Also: the least inspired DJ set of all time.
Ross Sutherland spends National Poetry Day mashing keyboards with a class of seven-year olds
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/
Ross Sutherland takes you through six house parties. To support the podcast, go to imaginaryadvice.tumblr.com