The Tall And True Short Reads Podcast
Tall And True Short Reads is a storytelling podcast featuring short stories, blog posts and other writing from the Tall And True writers’ website. Stream from Acast or follow and listen via Apple Podcasts and all popular podcast apps.
Latest Episode
Kris Kringle – Xmas 2024
Since Episode 100, I’ve taken a break from podcasting to plan a new direction for Season Five of Tall And True Short Reads, which I hope to launch early next year. Meanwhile, I’ve “gift-wrapped” the first episodes from Seasons One to Four of the podcast for this year’s bumper Kris Kringle episode.
About the Podcast
Tall And True Short Reads features short stories, blog posts and other writings written and narrated by Robert Fairhead from the Tall And True writers’ website.
At the end of each episode, Robert provides insight into the featured writing — when, why and how he wrote it.
The podcast is recorded in Sydney, Australia, on the traditional lands of the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation.
Recent Episodes
Twin Souls in the Universe
If you thought about it, the process for selecting the first matter transference test pilot was archaic, although Mae considered it a lucky omen when she drew the Blue 15 raffle ticket. Blue, not pink, was her favourite colour as a girl, and at 15, Mae had decided she wanted to become an astronaut.
My Speech
I’m getting too old for this. My speechwriter’s pulse quickens as the PM mounts the flag-decked stage, flanked by senior ministers and mining industry executives, to announce her government’s green coal plan. Panned by environmentalists and scientists, polling suggests it could be a vote winner … if the PM nails my speech.
For the Sake of a Story
The local dog club, where I volunteered as a trainer for twenty years, ran season-ending Fun Days with events like Fancy Dress, Agility Slalom, Waggliest Tail, and other novelty races that changed from year to year. One of my favourites was the Sack Race, where my dear old dog and I always placed third.
About Robert Fairhead
Robert Fairhead is a writer and editor at the Tall And True writers’ website and blogs on his website, RobertFairhead.com. He also writes and narrates for the Tall And True Short Reads podcast. And Robert has published several collections of short stories.
You can follow Robert on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and the Mastodon social media platform.