Spoken Label

Spoken Label

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Spoken Label episodes

  • Natasha Tingle (Spoken Label, July 2024)

    The latest up from Spoken Label (Poetry / Spoken Podcast) features Natasha Tingle.

    Natasha Tingle is a disabled writer and performer centred around Wigan, Bolton and Manchester. She loves the power and playfulness of words. She creates visual poetry that leans heavily into metaphor. She especially seeks to connect with spoken word audiences, to inspire them or make them think by speaking truth. She loves to share her quirky inner world.
    Sheba Arts says “Natasha is a great poet and highly skilled facilitator whose warm and vibrant energy brings out the best in those around her.”
    She has led and facilitated a number of community writing groups over the years as well as one-off workshops, including working with children and young people in the community and in schools, marginalised and vulnerable adult groups, neurodivergent people and others. She ran her own night online during Covid extended shielding, and in person. She likes to meet the needs she sees in the community around her.
    She has a poetry collection, Open Book: Ink In The Rips.
    Whoever you are, she’d love to hear from you.
    You are welcome to follow her social media:
    Facebook Natasha Tingle
    Instagram natasha_tingle_poet
    Read her blog natashatingle.wordpress.com
    To contact her about commissions, performances or workshops or to buy her book, email

    1 hr 4 min
  • Lindy Newns (Spoken Label, July 2024)

    Latest up from Spoken Label (Poet / Author Podcast) making her debut features our friend Lindy Newns.


    Lindy Newns lives in Chorlton. Her poetry and flash fiction has appeared in Orbis, Acumen, Riggwelter, L’Ephemere, Popshot. She has been shortlisted for the Strand, Reflex and HCCA Flash competitions, has won the Freshers poetry prize, been shortlisted for the Bridport poetry prize, and her work is included in various anthologies.


    Lindy can be found at https://www.facebook.com/lindy.newns

    The book can be purchased from https://pubbooks.co.uk/poems1.html

    42 min
  • Fin Hall (Spoken Label, July 2024)

    Latest up from Spoken Label features the return of our friend, Fin Hall.

    Fin Hall is the New Pitsligo-based poet and artistic organiser extraordinaire. Fin is the host of Like A Blot From The Blue and Poetry In The Park. Fin is also a filmmaker, collaborative writer, and publisher. He has two solo collections, Once Upon A Time There Was, Now There Isn’t, published by Runcible Spoon, and, Over 1800 Years In The Making, published by Like A Blot From The Blue..  He has published 9 other books, mainly anthologies, and has well over 50 poems and short stories published both online and in books and magazines from Australia, China, India, the USA, Canada and U.K.

    He can be contacted on facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/fin.hall.14

    1 hr 4 min
  • Clive Oseman and Nayma Chamchoun (Spoken Label, July 2024)

    Special Spoken Label (Spoken Word) Podcast today features Clive Oseman and Nayma Chamchoun both returning to read extracts from both of their recently released books.

    The books are described as follows:

    "Clive Oseman's Musical Hamsters and much bigger issues is here to blow your mind and tickle your funny bone with a heavy dose of absurdity. This isn't just another book; It's a wild, unpredictable ride.
    Oseman takes the mundane and flips it on its head, spinning tales where musical hamsters share the stage with razor-sharp social commentary. Imagine your toothpaste could cure the flu or your reincarnated self turns out to be Attila the Hun- because why not? In this world anything goes.

    Dive into stories about accidentally brushing your teet with haemorroid cream, or finding God hiding in your airing cupboard reminiscing about the good old days. Oseman's wit slices through the bullshit, exposing the hilarity in everyday disasters and existential ponderings alike. This collection isn't just about laughs- though you'll find plenty of those- it's about seeing the absurd in the ordinary and laughing at the chaos of it all"

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    "SAGING NOT AGEING" by N. Chamchoun is a poetic journey through the complexities of existence, exploring the tapestry of life's experiences with lyrical grace and profound insight.
    In this captivating collection, Chamchoun invites readers to delve into the depths of identity, cultural heritage, and the passage of time. Through vivid imagery and evocative storytelling, she navigates the intricate landscapes of memory, love, and loss, painting a portrait of resilience and wisdom.
    From the vibrant streets of London to the sun-kissed shores of Morocco, Chamchoun's words resonate with authenticity and raw emotion, inviting readers to embrace the beauty of impermanence and the power of self-discovery. "SAGING NOT AGEING" is a testament to the enduring spirit of the soul, celebrating the richness of life's journey and the timeless wisdom found within.
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    The books can be purchased from the usual places.

    56 min
  • Alta Haffner (Spoken Label, June 2024)

    Latest up from Spoken Label (Poetry / Spoken Word Podcast) features the return of our friend Alta H Haffner.
    Alta's journey as a writer is described best from "beginnings to crafting literary legacies, Alta’s unwavering dedication to the written word has transformed her life and touched countless others.
    As an author, poet, Haikuist, editor, and publisher, she fearlessly embraces her passion, nurturing new writers and shaping their dreams into beautifully published works. Her commitment to aesthetics and accessibility has made her an advocate for aspiring authors, paving their way to success on global platforms.
    From Forklift to Fountain Pen: Embracing the Uncharted Path of Poetry. She traded steel for stanzas, finding liberation amidst ink and paper. With unwavering courage, she shattered the chains of familiarity, venturing into uncharted realms.
    Through verses, she discovered her voice, her power, her essence. From the forklift industry to the poetry industry, she rewrote her narrative, embracing a life of beauty, vulnerability, and boundless creativity. Her story reminds us that even in the most unexpected places, dreams can bloom, and a soul can find its true purpose.
    More about Alta can be found at Sakura Publishers (which she runs)
    https://sakurabookpublishing.com/

    38 min
  • Abi Williams (Spoken Label, July 2024)

    Latest Spoken Label Podcast (Poetry / Artist Podcast)
    features Abi Williams from talking One World Festival
    talking about this festival in New Mills on Saturday
    06 July 2024.
    One World Festival is an annual festival celebrating peace, the environment, cultural diversity, community & world.
    In addition, we also talk about Abi's love of Poetry and
    her radio programme on Dark Peak Radio.
    One World Festival - www.facebook.com/newmillsoneworldfestival
    Abi's personal page is -
    www.facebook.com/abigail.williams.549
    Abi's Radio programme on Dark Peak Radio can be found here -
    www.radioline.co/en/radios/live365_a90195
    Dark Peak Radio is on fb at:
    www.facebook.com/Darkpeakradio/

    35 min
  • Anthony Doyle, Ellis Elliott and Robert Fleming (Old Scratch Press)

    Today's Podcast is another special, this time from Old Scratch Press, a new press featuring a cooperative of poets and short-form authors
    who have come together to promote the publication and appreciation of poetry and short-form writing.
    This Podcast features the following writers:
    Ellis Elliott is the creator of Bewilderness Writing, and she received her MFA in Creative Writing from Queens University. She has also been a high-school English teacher, was a ballet teacher for over 30 years, and a yoga teacher. She lives in Juno Beach with her husband and they have six sons in their blended family. Ellis was on the editorial staff of QU literary magazine at Queens University, and is currently a contributing writer for The Southern Review of Books and on the editorial staff of The Dewdrop online digest. Her latest literary adventure is writing her first cozy mystery novel. Ellis’ collection BREAK IN THE FIELD is the first collection to be published by the Old Scratch Press collective.
    Robert Fleming lives in Lewes, DE. Published in United States, Canada, England, Ireland, and Australia. Member of the Rehoboth Beach and Horror Writer’s Association. Wins: 2022 San Gabriel Valley CA-1 poem, 2021 Best of Mad Swirl poetry; Nominations: 2 Pushcart Prizes and Best of the Net.
    He is the author of the poetry collection "White Noir'.
    Anthony Doyle was born in Dublin and raised in Wicklow Town, Ireland. In 1999 he moved to São Paulo, Brazil, where he works as a translator of fiction, nonfiction, poetry and screenplays from Portuguese to English. Anthony is a member of the Old Scratch Press short-form collective and writes fiction for adults, teens and children. His first novel, HIBERNACULUM, a futurist exploration of human hibernation technologies, was published in 2023. He is also the author of the children’s books O LAGO SECOU (The Lake Ran Dry) and the forthcoming LIVRO DAS SEREIAS SURPREENDENTES (Book of Unusual Mermaids), which he also illustrated.
    More details about the press can be found here: https://oldscratchpress.com/catalog/

    55 min
  • Charlotte Wood (Spoken Label, June 2024)

    Latest up from Spoken Label (Author / Artist Podcast) making her debut features Charlotte Wood.

    Charlotte advises she is a writer of all things spooky, macabre, and downright sinister.

    Charlotte has been a fan of the horror genre since discovering it at age 13 and has sought it out in all its forms ever since. Charlotte has written many scary short stories throughout her life and Heather (her debut novel) turned into a full-length novel by accident.

    Heather is the story about Fern and when she moves into a one-bed flat for her second year of university she knows it will be tough to live alone.

    Then the dreams start. The lifeless face of a girl, an Edwardian school and an old well appear to Fern in her sleep.

    But who is this girl, and what is she trying to tell Fern?

    Fern uncovers Heather’s story piece by piece before discovering the horrific way those pieces fit together.

    Heather is a ghost story spanning 100 years that will keep you guessing till the end.

    More details about Charlotte can be found at:

    https://cwoodwrites.wordpress.com/

    https://rottenpoetry.net/charlotte-wood/


    30 min
  • Neda Aria (Spoken Label, June 2024)

    Latest Spoken Label (Author / Writer Podcast) features making their debut, Neda Aria.

    Neda's bio advises "| write, I create, I build worlds in my imagination. Writing is my soul, creating is my passion. I write to explore the human mind, | write to reveal what's beneath that beautiful mask of yours. I uncover the darkness within. I dare to free words, I dare to be brave, I dare to say what others afraid to say.

    Author of ENARO, IDEO: The Bitter Recipes of the Truth, Feminomaniacs, and co-author of The legend of Kelpie.

    Coming soon: Clandestine, Insects Circus, Prayer Rope, Production City, and Dream of Dandelions"

    Under the name of Lilith Wilde, they have also bought out their debut romance novel "Bella Donna'.

    More details about Neda Aria can be found at: https://www.nedaaria.info/

    33 min

About Spoken Label

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Spoken Label is a podcast series designed to interview and record sessions from authors, poets, artists, musicians etc in North West England and beyond.