The Tiny Bookcase
# 255: Boast
Oct 30, 202653 min
Ben and Nico tell a brace of tales, written to the prompt 'Boast'. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
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The Tiny Bookcase
Hosted by Nico Rogers & Ben Holroyd-Dell · arts · EN-US
About this Podcast:
The Tiny Bookcase is a short story writing and interview podcast. In each episode, our hosts (Nico & Ben) and the guest write a story using a shared prompt then read it for their own entertainment, and hopefully yours! Support the podcast on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase?fan_landing=true
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Booking probability
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Guest openness
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What is The Tiny Bookcase about?
The Tiny Bookcase is a short story writing and interview podcast. In each episode, our hosts (Nico & Ben) and the guest write a story using a shared prompt then read it for their own entertainment, and hopefully yours!
Who hosts The Tiny Bookcase?
The Tiny Bookcase is hosted by Nico Rogers & Ben Holroyd-Dell. The show has published 254 episodes to date.
What has The Tiny Bookcase covered recently?
Recent episodes include "# 255: Boast" (30 October 2026, 53 minutes), "# 254: P.A. Cornell Showcase" (3 August 2026, 68 minutes), and "# 252: Stephen Fishbach Showcase" (30 April 2026, 67 minutes).
How often does The Tiny Bookcase publish?
The Tiny Bookcase publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 62 minutes across 254 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Tiny Bookcase?
Booking probability for The Tiny Bookcase is 25%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Tiny Bookcase requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Tiny Bookcase's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch The Tiny Bookcase?
The strongest fits for The Tiny Bookcase are Artists, Writers & Performers. The Tiny Bookcase has an arts audience.
About the host
Nico Rogers & Ben Holroyd-Dell hosts The Tiny Bookcase, an arts podcast with 254 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #10
# 254: P.A. Cornell Showcase
Aug 3, 20261h 8mS11P.A. Cornell, an award-winning Chilean-Canadian speculative fiction author, joins Ben and Nico to read out two excerpts of her work! Her upcoming collection of short stories THE ASTRONAUT AMONG THE FLOWERS will be...
Episode #8
# 252: Stephen Fishbach Showcase
Apr 30, 20261h 7mS11Stephen Fishbach joins us to read from his debut novel "ESCAPE!", which follows a has-been reality TV star and a disgraced producer who get one last shot at redemption on a show set on a remote island, only to discover...
Episode #7
# 251: Showcase with Dan Coxon
Apr 21, 20261h 13mS11To celebrate the release of Dan Coxon's anthology of Folk-Horror short stories, 'Come Sing for the Harrowing', we hear a tale from the book and discuss all that went into it! Send us Fan Mail Support the show
Episode #6
# 250: Interview with Juliet E. McKenna
Apr 13, 202655 minS11Ben and Nico interview the prolific and eminent Juliet E. McKenna and discuss the publishing industry, writing for themes, and gender prejudices. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
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Episode #5
# 249: Whip with Juliet E. McKenna
Apr 6, 20261h 4mS11Joined this month by the prodigious and wonderful Juliet E. McKenna, Ben and Nico proffer stories written for the prompt 'Whip'. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
Episode #4
# 248: Interview with Benjamin Kurt Unsworth
Mar 9, 202643 minS11Ben and Nico interview the short-story writer & reviewer Benjamin Kurt Unsworth, and dig deep on what makes the young man's story-brain tick! Send us Fan Mail Support the show
Episode #3
# 247: Magnitude with Benjamin Kurt Unsworth
Mar 2, 202659 minS11Joined this month by the short-story writer & reviewer Benjamin Kurt Unsworth, Ben and Nico present stories galore- written for the prompt 'Magnitude'. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
Episode #2
# 246: Steve McHugh Showcase
Feb 2, 20261h 54mS11Steve McHugh- bestselling author of Urban Fantasy, Historical Fiction, and Science Fiction - joins Ben and Nico for a Showcase episode, with an accompanying interview! Send us Fan Mail Support the show
Episode #1
# 245: Luke Jennings Showcase
Jan 12, 20261h 29mS11Luke Jennings is a London-based bestselling novelist and acclaimed journalist. His KILLING EVE novels, which were the basis for the worldwide hit TV series, follow the thrilling, obsessive duel between Villanelle, an...
Episode #26
# 244: Interview with Alexandra Beaumont
Dec 22, 202532 minS10Alexandra Beaumont, author of folklore and gothic fantasy, gives an interview on storytelling. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
Episode #25
# 243: Jurisdiction with Alexandra Beaumont
Dec 15, 20251h 1mS10Alexandra Beaumont, writer of lyrical folkloric fantasy, joins Ben and Nico for the prompt 'Jurisdiction'. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
Episode #24
# 242: Interview Rick Danforth
Dec 8, 202554 minS10Ben and Nico have an utterly delightful time chatting with Rick Danforth, award-winning short fiction author and champion martial artist. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
Episode #23
# 241: Conservation with Rick Danforth
Dec 1, 20251h 11mS10The epic Rick Danforth, short fiction author and champion martial artist, joins Ben and Nico for the prompt 'Conservation'. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
Episode #22
# 240: Mike Brooks Showcase
Nov 24, 20251h 18mS10Mike Brooks, author of the God-King Chronicles, joins Ben and Nico to showcase the opening to his new book and talk about his approach to writing. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
Episode #21
# 239: Pile
Nov 17, 202546 minS10Ben and Nico develop two stories to add to the 'Pile'. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
Episode #20
# 238: Skeleton
Nov 10, 202539 minS10Nico and Ben tell a brace of stories written for the prompt 'Skeleton'. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
Episode #19
# 237: Interview with Athena Stevens
Nov 3, 202541 minS10The tremendous Athena Stevens gives an interview and chats with Ben and Nico about telling stories on the stage and the page. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
Episode #18
# 236: Vintage with Athena Stevens
Oct 27, 20251h 16mS10Athena Stevens is an Olivier Award-nominated actor, playwright, and author. Her first book, 'What’s Done Cannot Be Undone', was published with Harper Collins in June 2025 and is available now. In this episode, Athena...
Episode #17
# 235: Interest
Oct 20, 202550 minS10Nico and Ben write two new stories for the prompt "Interest". Send us Fan Mail Support the show
Recent guests
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Stephen Fishbach
writer, Survivor
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Mike Brooks
licensed psychologist and licensed specialist in school psychology, LG Ad Solutions
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Catherine Mayer
Women's Equality Party
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David Green
Deputy Chief of the Operative Care Line and Chief of Orthopedics and Podiatry, Paleka-Thomson College of Business and Entrepreneurship
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