By James Winterbottom
A podcast that showcases great short stories
A short story by James Winterbottom This story was partly inspired by the Pied Piper of Hamlin and partly inspired by a story in The Guardian about how the Deputy Mayor of New York was looking to appoint a Director...
A short story by James Winterbottom This story is about a bank manager that goes off the rails and decides to rob his own bank after he becomes disillusioned with how the job he used to love has changed too...
A short story by James Winterbottom. WARNING: This story contains adult references and may offend those of a more delicate disposition. Please skip this story if you’re easily offended. Chris’ best friend Mike died of a sudden illness and didn’t...
A short story by James Winterbottom. Using Siren Head, a character created by Trevor Henderson. This is a spooky story about a boy that is invited into the woods at night by a bully to try and find Siren Head....
If you’ve been sacked by your therapist then shopping centre Santas are actually a pretty good alternative. Or at least that’s what the main character in this story believes. Read the story to see if you agree with him or...
If you ask a private detective to investigate your husband you have to be prepared to hear the answers. This story is all about a wife finding out what her husband has been doing on a Wednesday night for the...
Written and performed by James Winterbottom What if every little mistake you’ve ever made haunted you for the rest of your life? What if only people that had never done anything wrong could get jobs? This week’s story is set...
Sometimes people seem nice on the surface but not far beneath the pleasant exterior there is a darker side waiting to come out. This story is about one of those people, who you might meet and think are perfectly pleasant...
!!!PLEASE NOTE: THIS CONTENT IS NOT APPROPRIATE FOR CHILDREN!!! It’s hard to be a children’s entertainer when you’re wife has left you for her pilates instructor, you don’t have access to see your son anymore, you’re struggling to control your...
Where do ideas come from? What happens if they run out? This story examines what looks at what might happen if the source of inspiration dries up and you have to take extreme measures to try and get your creative...
Written by James Winterbottom and performed by Ashe Russell Would you be willing to have everything you ever wanted if it also came with an angry goose? This episode is a real treat, as the story is performed by an...
A short story by James Winterbottom and HP Lovecraft. This week’s Halloween special is a reimagining of a classic HP Lovecraft story which I’ve given my own twist to. The original story was called The Dunwich Horror and I’ve taken...
A short story by James Winterbottom This story was inspired by a man my dad met in a lift that refused to press a button for him because, as he told my father, “I don’t do favours”. I wondered what...
A short story by James Winterbottom This story is about a young woman that attempts to become a seawitch by following the instructions she finds on a blog. Unfortunately, it doesn’t go to plan when the practicalities of her life...
A short story by James Winterbottom This week’s story is about a man that has become the world’s most prolific serial killer but he’s never been caught for his crimes. He’s frustrated that he’s achieved his lifetime ambition but isn’t...
A short story by James Winterbottom This week’s story is about how being stuck in a job that you don’t like can have serious (and unexpected) implications for your health. If you enjoy the podcast please make sure you subscribe...
It’s good to be back! After a long hiatus the podcast is finally back with two stories to tell you. The first is a leaving speech from a disgruntled employee and the second is a story of revenge that goes...
This is the final episode of the first series of The Short Story Cast. This episode features two stories, one from me, James Winterbottom and a guest author called Thomas McColl. Both stories, though different, are about outsiders and dealing...
Welcome to the ninth episode of The Short Story Cast, the penultimate episode of the first series. This one is packed with stories, three to be precise. One by me, James Winterbottom, and two by guest contributors. I hope you...
Welcome to the Christmas special of The Short Story Cast. A festive podcast for people that love short stories with a Christmassy twist. Hosted by James Winterbottom. This episode features two stories that have a festive theme. The first is...
Hello! This is episode seven of The Short Story Cast. This episode features three stories, the most ever! They’re short ones though, so it’ll be about the same length as usual. Hello Shoppers! Written by James Rodgers Performed by Claire...
Thank you for downloading episode six of the Short Story Cast, a podcast for people who love short stories. This is the sixth episode and, as with episode five, features a guest narrator on one of the stories. I hope...
Welcome to the fifth episode of The Short Story Cast. This episode marks us reaching the half-way point in the first series. Well done for making it this far! There are two stories in this episode: Seeing Things Have you...
Hello! After a short break we’re back with another couple of short stories to keep you entertained. This episode features a story set in the not-to-distant future where robots are taking all the work away from humans, and another story...
Hello! Here’s the third installment of the Short Story Cast, a podcast that showcases great short stories. This episode features: Late for your own funeral Ever wondered what it would be like to attend your own funeral? Just me? Ah...
Thank you for downloading the second episode of the Short Story Cast, a podcast that showcases great short stories. This episode features: Keep Breathing A guided meditation that goes a bit wrong. The relaxing background music is there, the soothing...
Welcome to the first episode of the Short Story Cast, a podcast that showcases great short stories. This episode features: No more heroes Written and performed by James Winterbottom A story about a superhero that has been stripped of his...
