Book Slam Podcast
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Podcast Description
This is the Sony Award-winning podcast from Book Slam, London's best (only?) literary nightclub where books, music and free thinking intersect in a Bermuda triangle of no brow culture. Book Slam happens regularly at The Tabernacle in Notting Hill, but this podcast gives you the opportunity to catch up on the readings and performances, plus interviews and more. Recently, Book Slam has featured such luminaries as Will Self, Adele, Plan B, William Boyd, Irvine Welsh, Simon Armitage and the Alabama 3. It's the brainchild of Patrick Neate who once danced in the longest conga in the world. You can see more details about Book Slam at www.bookslam.com.
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ExplicitBook Slam Podcast 45 (with Irvine Welsh, Elvis McGonagall, Drums Of Death and Barry and Stuart) | The 45th Book Slam podcast has a decidedly Celtic fringe as we reflect on the launch of Irvine Welsh's coruscating prequel to 'Trainspotting', 'Skagboys'. With poetry from the ever-entertaining Elvis McGonagall, Slytherin magic from Barry and Stuart and age-appropriate proto-rave from the exquisitely-named Drums Of Death, this is much more fun than getting high in an Edinburgh squat circa 1983. There's also a triptych from Irvine himself: an interview with Alex Rayner, a reading from the book and a snippet from the great man's contribution to 'One For The Trouble'. Salena returns as Madame Cholet, Elliott is undoubtedly Orinoco. | 5/15/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBook Slam Podcast 44 (with Jono McCleery, William Boyd and Martin Figura) | At 44, the Book Slam podcast finally faces up to the realities of middle-age with poet and one time army major Martin Figura, before celebrating a creative Indian summer with our hero, William Boyd (pictured, badly), and contemplating the sheer beauty of it all with Jono McCleery. Elliott gushes with his usual aplomb (take that as you will) and is heard to remark to co-host Salena Godden, 'To think I spent all that time working with a bald, fat bloke. Life is much improved ...' | 4/14/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitBook Slam Podcast 43 (featuring Jon McGregor, Rachel Rose Reid, Heidi Vogel and more) | Book Slam's 43rd podcast chops the dead wood, sets it ablaze and then burns an effigy of it, on it, so to speak ... Suffice to say, Elliott Jack and Francesca Beard (pictured, © Nick Cunard) introduce Jon McGregor and his brilliant collection of short stories 'This Sort Of Thing Doesn't Happen To Someone Like You', Rachel Rose Reid waxing Dickensian, Heidi Vogel being highly vocal and an ace new short story from Charles Beckett. Elliott steps out of the shadows, Francesca removes his spectacles and says, 'Miss Jones ...' | 3/7/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitBook Slam Podcast 42 (paying tribute to Gil Scott-Heron with Kate Tempest, Salena Godden, Harmonica Music and more) | The 42nd Book Slam podcast bids farewell to the legend that is Gil Scott-Heron and celebrates the publication of his posthumous memoir, 'The Last Holiday'. We're joined by his longtime collaborator Astro/ Harmonica Music, plus poets Salena Godden, Kate Tempest and Ben Mellor. We also say so long to Patrick for a bit. I don't suppose we'll miss him much. Patrick wells up, Elliott cuts him down to size. | 2/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitBook Slam Podcast 41 (with David Nicholls, Luke Wright, Sophie Woolley and much more) | The 41st Book Slam podcast is a shambolic affair brought to you live from the launch of 'One For The Trouble'. Patrick and Elliott are to blame. Fortunately, there remains much to enjoy as David Nicholls reads from and discusses 'One Day' for (possibly?) the last time, Luke Wright delivers an alliterative account of the Essex estuary and there are interviews with Bernardine Evaristo, Richard Milward and Mark Strong about why they got involved in the Book Slam Annual. | 12/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitBook Slam Podcast 40 (with Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Craig Taylor, Jeremy Dyson and more) | The rip-roaring 40th Book Slam podcast is jam-packed with all kinds of good stuff, including music from the remarkable Izzi Dunn, Craig Taylor reading from his brilliant 'Londoners', poetry from Elvis McGonagall, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie reading from her short story 'Quality Street', and an interview with co-creator of The League Of Gentlemen and Ghost Stories, Jeremy Dyson. Plus! Plus! Pluuussss! An exclusive extract from 'One For The Trouble - Book Slam Vol.1' - a snippet of William Boyd's story, 'Tears Of A Clown', read by the wonderful Olivia Colman (pictured), famous for, among many other things, Tyrannosaur. Patrick loses the plot, Elliott loses interest. | 11/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitBook Slam Podcast 39 (with Sapphire, Sound Of Rum and Breis) | The 39th Book Slam podcast features Sapphire, of 'Precious' fame, discussing and reading from her new novel, 'The Kid'; our favourite multi-dimensional writer and performer, Kate Tempest, and her band, Sound Of Rum; and our old friend BREIS, a brilliant rapper who educates intelligent students (and even an irascible so-and-so). Patrick waxes acronymical, Elliott wanes. | 11/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitBook Slam Podcast 38 (featuring El Crisis, Hari Kunzru and Joe Dunthorne) | Book Slam's 38th podcast features handsome, talented and successful authors Hari Kunzru (pictured) and Joe Dunthorne discuss their spanking new novels, 'Gods Without Men' and 'Wild Abandon' respectively. There's also live music from the unique and thoroughly brilliant El Crisis. Patrick gushes and Elliott is mildly embarrassed by the whole thing. | 10/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitBook Slam Podcast 37 (featuring Caitlin Moran, Grace Dent, Peter Salmon and Cornelia) | The 37th Book Slam podcast sees super-cool journalists, Grace Dent (pictured) and Caitlin Moran, go head to head with their not-self-help-self-help books, 'How To Leave Twitter' and 'How To Be A Woman' respectively. There's also new novelist Peter Salmon reading from his brilliant debut, 'The Coffee Story', and live music from Cornelia. Patrick and Elliott put the 'mate' into 'amateurish'. | 8/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitBook Slam Podcast 36 (with Jon Ronson, Francesca Beard and Hannah Peel) | The 36th edition of the Book Slam podcast features the heroic Jon Ronson (pictured trying to escape) reading from his new book, 'The Psychopath Test', and fighting the fatigue of a rampaging bandwagon; our old sparring partner Francesca Beard showcasing some of her latest poems; and live music from the delightful Hannah Peel. Patrick waxes lyrical, Elliott waxes his scooter. | 7/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBook Slam Podcast 35 (featuring Mohsin Hamid, Misty Miller and Shane Solanki) | Episode 35 of the Book Slam podcast includes Mohsin Hamid (pictured), author of the Booker-shortlisted 'The Reluctant Fundamentalist', discussing the paperback publication of his remarkable novel, 'Moth Smoke'. There's also performance and barber chat from poet, prankster and polymath, Shane Solanki, and ripping live music from the supremely talented Misty Miller. Patrick remains sadly misunderstood, Elliott remains more or less incomprehensible. | 6/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitBook Slam Podcast 34 (with Ben Okri, Simon Armitage, Nikesh Shukla, Tanya Auclair, Joe Dunthorne and Philip Wells) | The 34th Book Slam podcast is a bumper edition, with Man Booker Prize-winner Ben Okri discussing 'A Time For New Dreams', Simon Armitage picking up hitchers, and Philip Wells catching alight. There's also our old friend Joe Dunthorne reading from 'Submarine', music from Tanya Auclair and debut novelist Nikesh Shukla discussing 'Coconut Unlimited' and facing up to the robo-charm of Angebot. Patrick is lugubrious, Elliott reaches for the dictionary. | 5/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitBook Slam Podcast 33 (featuring Andrea Levy, David Levithan, Eska, Roger Robinson and free audiobooks) | The 33rd Book Slam podcast features 'multi award-winning author' Andrea Levy discussing her exceptional new novel, 'The Long Song', and David Levithan reading definitively from 'The Lover's Dictionary'. We listen to Roger Robinson describe the day the world didn't end, while the extraordinary Eska (pictured) reduces Patrick to tears. There is also a free audiobook for anyone who wants it, courtesy of Audible. Elliott loses his marbles, Patrick loses patience. | 3/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitBook Slam Podcast 32 (with Howard Jacobson,Kirstenana, Jackie Kay and a free audiobook for every listener!) | The 32nd Book Slam podcast buys into postmodern identity crises in the company of Man Booker Prize-winner, Howard Jacobson, author of the downright fabulous, 'The Finkler Question', and celebrated poet and novelist, Jackie Kay, author of, 'Red Dust Road', the funniest misery memoir this side of Blair's 'Journey'. There's top live music from Kirstenana and a free audiobook for all listeners courtesy of Audible and the most shameless sellout since that meerkat took the corporate buck. Elliott is funny, Patrick takes the money. | 2/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitBook Slam Podcast 31 (with Jesse Armstrong, Rupert Thomson, Hailey Beavis, Geoff Dyer and Luke Wright) | The Book Slam podcast bids goodbye to the year that was, with prose from Rupert Thomson (reading from his extraordinary memoir, 'This Party's Got To Stop'), poetry from Luke Wright, and post-folk poignancy from Hailey Beavis. We also meet Jesse Armstrong, half the comedy muscle flexed on the likes of 'The Thick Of It', 'Peep Show' and 'Four Lions', while acclaimed novelist and critic, Geoff Dyer, squares up to Angebot and the Book Slam Big 5. Elliott is laconic, Patrick bionic. | 12/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitBook Slam Podcast 30 (with DBC Pierre, Salena Godden, Ruth Padel and Lewis Floyd Henry) | The 30th Book Slam podcast features the inimitable Salena Godden (pictured) doing an excellent impression of herself, DBC Pierre discussing his latest novel, 'Lights Out In Wonderland' and one-man-and-his-pram Lewis Floyd Henry tearing it up like a poster boy for post-Hendrix. Plus acclaimed poet Ruth Padel faces the fear of Angebot and the Book Slam Big 5. Patrick thanks everyone, no thanks to Elliott. | 10/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitBonus Book Slam podcast with Joe Dunthorne | This month, we thought we'd give you a little bonus for being so good. This is Joe Dunthorne, author of the acclaimed 'Submarine', reading a 'choose your own adventure' story at Book Slam. It's very rude. For that, of course, you must blame the audience. | 10/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitBook Slam Podcast 29 (with Hanif Kureishi, Will Self, Joe Dunthorne, Tariq Ali and much more) | The 29th Book Slam podcast is a veritable jamboree, featuring some of contemporary literature's biggest names; including Will Self reading from his latest book, 'Walking To Hollywood', Hanif Kureishi discussing a new collection of short stories, poetry from Joe Dunthorne, music from Milly Blue and Jesca Hoop, and Tariq Ali facing up to the challenges of the Book Slam Big 5. Elliott's glass is half full, Patrick's half empty. | 9/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitBook Slam Podcast 28 (featuring Philip Pullman, Diana Evans, Kate Tempest, Ross Sutherland and Paprika Duo) | The 28th Book Slam podcast includes an interview with Diana Evans talking about her new novel, 'The Wonder', poetry from Ross Sutherland and Kate Tempest (pictured) and music from Paprika Duo. The estimable Philip Pullman faces up to Angebot and the Book Slam Big 5, and Patrick and Elliott trade witty banter worthy of Loose Women. | 8/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitBook Slam Podcast 27 (including David Eagleman, Liam Bailey, Kate Tempest, Alan Warner, Obenewa and Akala) | Book Slam's 27th podcast hums and, indeed, dings to the company of David Eagleman, author of 'Sum' and founder of possibilianism. There's Alan Warner reading from his latest novel, 'The Stars In The Bright Sky', poetry from Kate Tempest and MOBO Award-winner Akala, and brilliant live music from Liam Bailey and Obenewa (pictured). Elliott finds everything funny, Patrick less so. | 7/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBook Slam Podcast 26 (with Dan Rhodes, Marlon James, Ange Boxall and Jacob Sam-La Rose) | The 26th Book Slam podcast finds Dan Rhodes being very funny as the reads from his latest mini-classic, 'Little Hands Clapping', and Marlon James talking about and reading from his remarkable new novel, 'The Book Of Night Women'. There's poetry from Jacob Sam-La Rose and the brilliant Ange Boxall takes it a little bit country. Elliott's a little bit, Patrick's a little bit more. | 6/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitBook Slam Podcast 25 (with Jonathan Safran Foer, Paul Murray, Malika Booker, Plaster Of Paris, Valentina and more) | Book Slam's 25th podcast finds Jonathan Safran Foer discussing a dog for dinner, Paul Murray reading from his brilliant novel, 'Skippy Dies', poetry from Malika Booker and music from Plaster Of Paris and Valentina. Patrick's just had a baby, Elliott's just had a Cornetto. | 5/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBook Slam Podcast 24 (with Tawiah, Joshua Ferris and Robin Robertson) | The 24th Book Slam podcast meets the charming Joshua Ferris to discuss his astonishing new novel, 'The Unnamed'. There's brilliant and unsettling poetry from Robin Robertson, who reads from his latest collection, 'The Wrecking Light', and live music from post-soul pin-up girl, Tawiah. Patrick and Elliott wax and wane. | 4/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitBook Slam Podcast 23 (in the company of Jon McGregor, Dan Antopolski, Josephine Oniyama and Francesca Beard) | The 23rd Book Slam podcast gets busy with the fizzy alongside one of the UK's finest young writers, Jon McGregor, celebrating the publication of his new novel, 'Even The Dogs'. There is also magical music from Josephine Oniyama, perspicacious poetry from Francesca Beard and inspired comic nonsense from Dan Antopolski. Patrick and Elliott are not funny, but appear to enjoy themselves. | 2/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitBook Slam Podcast 22 (featuring Lionel Shriver, Andreya Triana, Robin Ince, Paul Lyalls and more) | Book Slam's 22nd episode waves goodbye to the decade fun forgot in the company of Orange Prize winner, Lionel Shriver, reading from 'We Need To Talk About Kevin' and discussing her new novel, 'A Perfectly Good Family', poet Paul Lyalls, celebrating the publication of his first full collection, 'Catching The Cascade', the haunting minstrelsy of Ninja Tune's Andreya Triana and the razor sharp wit of comedian, Robin Ince. Patrick and Elliott glue it all together with the competence of an 8 year-old with an Airfix. | 12/19/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBook Slam Podcast 21 (featuring Will Boyd, Roger McGough, Don Paterson, David Vann and more) | Book Slam's podcast turns twenty-one and, in return for the key of the door, we've come up with a literary bouillabaise featuring novelistic heavyweights like William Boyd (discussing his new book, 'Ordinary Thunderstorms') and David Vann ('Legend Of A Suicide'), poetic heavyweights like Don Paterson and Roger McGough, and intellectual lightweights like Patrick and Elliott. | 11/20/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitBook Slam Podcast 20 (celebrating Speech Debelle's Mercury win, plus James Lever, Steve Toltz and Inua Ellams) | We're celebrating Speech Debelle's Mercury Music Prize victory on episode 20 of the Book Slam podcast; plus an interview and reading from Booker-longlisted author of 'Me Cheeta', James Lever, poetry from Inua Ellams and more. Hosted by les idiots savants, Patrick and Elliott. | 9/20/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBook Slam Podcast 19 (with David Nicholls, author of 'One Day', Luke Wright, Salena Godden and Lettie) | The nineteenth episode of the Book Slam podcast is one of the best yet, featuring live music from the amazing Lettie, poetry from saucy Salena Godden and the alternative laureate Luke Wright, plus the charming David Nicholls, author of the bestselling 'One Day'. Hosted by Patrick and Elliott. | 8/4/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBook Slam Podcast 18 (featuring creator of The Wire, David Simon, Booker-shortlisted Steve Toltz, Speech Debelle and more) | The eighteenth edition of the Book Slam podcast is a bumper episode featuring David Simon, creator of 'The Wire', reading from 'Homicide' and, later, discussing his work, Booker-shortlisted novelist, Steve Toltz, talking about 'A Fraction Of The Whole', poetry from Zena Edwards, wisdom from Yasmin Alibhai-Brown and live music from Bana Etike and hip hop ingenue, Speech Debelle. | 6/28/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitBook Slam Podcast 17 (featuring John Niven, Scroobius Pip, Dockers MC, Tim Clare, the Safires and more) | Podcast seventeen from Book Slam is a 'real rock 'n' rolla' ... whatever the hell that means. It features John Niven reading from 'Kill Your Friends', 'cover poetry' from Dockers MC, the estimable accidental popstar Scroobius Pip, aspirational auteur, Tim Clare, and drum 'n' folk from intranational newcomers The Safires. Hosted by Patrick and Elliott. | 5/23/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitBook Slam Podcast 16 (featuring Hanif Kureishi, Nick Laird, Delta Maid, Gemma Weeks, Bridgette Amofah and more) | The sixteenth Book Slam podcast is a bumper edition featuring the inimitable Hanif Kureishi, Nick Laird discussing 'Glover's Mistake', poetry from Gemma Weekes, microdrama from Craig Taylor, and live music from Delta Maid and Bridgette Amofah. Hosted with typically disingenuous bonhomie by Patrick and Elliott. | 4/26/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBook Slam Podcast 15 (with Britain's brightest young novelists, Joe Dunthorne, Richard Milward, Chris Killen and Ross Raisin) | This Book Slam podcast includes interviews with Joe Dunthorne and Chris Killen, plus Ross Raisin reading from 'God's Own Country' (Penguin) and Richard Milward reading from 'Ten Storey Love Song' (Faber). There's also quirky comedy from Ginger and Black and the usual tomfoolery and geograhical uncertainty from Patrick and Elliott. | 3/8/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBook Slam Podcast 14 (with Sam and Jesse from Peep Show, Roger Robinson and an interview with author, Vesna Maric) | The Book Slam podcast includes interviews and performances from the event, this month including 'Peep Show' writers, Sam Bain and Jesse Armstrong, Roger Robinson and Malika Booker. Plus an interview with Vesna Maric, author of the exceptional memoir, 'Bluebird', and a review of Joe Dunthorne's 'Submarine' by Book Slam listener, Claire O'Brien. Patrick takes charge, Elliott takes the mick, both support the Apples and Snakes ground-breaking 'TwoFive' release. | 1/10/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBook Slam Podcast 13 (with Mark Thomas, Laid Arad and Lemn Sissay) | This Book Slam podcast includes the usual highlights from the monthly event. Guests include comedian and activist, Mark Thomas, reading from his new book 'Belching Out The Devil', the poetry of Lemn Sissay, and music from Lail Arad. Plus Hazel Marshall's review of 'The Believers' by Zoe Heller. Patrick hosts and Elliott talks more than is necessary. | 12/1/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBook Slam Podcast 12 (featuring Andrew Miller, Zena Edwards and Ben Mellor) | This episode of the Sony Award-winning podcast comes, surprisingly, from Clapham. It features Andrew Miller talking about and reading from his new novel, 'One Morning Like A Bird', poetry from Ben Mellor and music from Zena Edwards. Patrick and Elliott, meanwhile, contemplate their potential social mobility. | 11/7/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBook Slam Podcast 11 (featuring Bernardine Evaristo, Mpho Skeef, AL Kennedy and Chris Cleave) | This episode of the Sony Award-winning podcast features an interview with Chris Cleave, author of the criticially-acclaimed novel, 'The Other Hand', plus all the readings, performances and interviews from the monthly Book Slam event; including Bernardine Evaristo, AL Kennedy and Mpho. Also, a review of Louise Dean’s ‘The Idea Of Love’ by Darren Lee and the usual idle blah from hosts Patrick and Elliott. | 9/14/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBook Slam Podcast 10 (featuring James Frey, Don Winslow, Byron Vincent and Bryn Christopher) | The Sony Award-winning Book Slam podcast features readings, performances and interviews with authors, poets and musicians, including highlights of the monthly event at No. 12 Acklam Road, in Ladbroke Grove, West London. This episode includes James Frey reading from his first novel, 'Bright Shiny Morning', and bestselling US crime writer, Don Winslow, discussing his latest novel, 'The Dawn Patrol'. Plus poetry from the amazing Byron Vincent and live music from Bryn Christopher. Hosted by Patrick and Elliott Jack. | 8/13/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBook Slam Podcast 9 (featuring Irvine Welsh, Sophie Woolley, Alabama 3 and 'Famous Guy') | This episode of the Sony Award-winning podcast comes live from the Book Slam barbecue at 93 Feet East on Brick Lane in East London. Curated by Irvine Welsh, it features performances and interviews with Irvine himself, Adam Buxton (of 'Adam and Joe'), the mighty Alabama 3 and the incomparable Sophie Woolley. Plus the usual stuff and nonsense from hosts Patrick and Elliott. | 7/13/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBook Slam Podcast 8 (featuring Toby Litt, Kat Francois, Andreya Triana and Lola Jaye) | 4The Sony Award-winning Book Slam podcast features readings, performances and interviews with authors, poets and musicians, including highlights of the monthly event at No. 12 Acklam Road, in Ladbroke Grove, West London. This episode includes Toby Litt reading from his latest novel, 'I Play The Drums In A Band Called Okay', and an interview with debut author, Lola Jaye - her novel, 'By The Time Your Read This', is published by Harper in July. There's also some feisty poetry from BBC Slam champion, Kat Francois, and sweet soul music from Andreya Triana. Hosted by Patrick and Elliott Jack. | 6/13/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitBook Slam Podcast 7 (featuring Richard Milward, Jamie Woon, El Crisis and more) | The Book Slam podcast features readings, performances and interviews with authors, poets and musicians, including highlights of the monthly event at No. 12 Acklam Road, in Ladbroke Grove, West London. This episode includes Richard Milward reading from his debut novel, 'Apples', extraordinary griot wisdom from El Crisis and the sublime soul of Jamie Woon (pictured). Hosted by Patrick and Kenny Baraka. | 5/14/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBook Slam Podcast 6 (featuring William Boyd, Jacqueline Walker, Toby Litt and more) | The Book Slam podcast features readings, performances and interviews with authors, poets and musicians, including highlights of the monthly event at No. 12 Acklam Road, in Ladbroke Grove, West London. This episode includes, our hero, William Boyd reading from 'The Dream Lover', Jacqueline Walker reading from her remarkable memoir, 'Pilgrim State', and an interview with Toby Litt. There's also poetry from Francesca Beard and music from Zarif. Hosted by Patrick and Elliott. | 4/10/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitBook Slam Podcast 5 (featuring Julian Gough, Salena Godden, Zubz and James Yuill) | The Book Slam podcast features readings, performances and interviews with authors, poets and musicians, including highlights of the monthly event at No. 12 Acklam Road, in Ladbroke Grove, West London. This episode includes Julian Gough reading from 'Jude: Level 1', South African hip hop from Zubz, maverick poet Salena Godden, and new folktronica hero, James Yuill. Hosted by Patrick and Elliott. | 3/17/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitBook Slam Podcast 4 (featuring Will Self, Richard Milward, Tawiah, The Heard and more) | The Book Slam podcast features readings, performances and interviews with authors, poets and musicians, including highlights of the monthly event at No. 12 Acklam Road, in Ladbroke Grove, West London. This bumper episode includes Will Self reading from and discussing his work, Luke Wright and Joel Stickley asking 'Who Writes This Crap?', and an interview with celebrated young novelist Richard Milward. There is also live music from remarkable choir The Heard and twisted soul sensation Tawiah. Hosted by Patrick and Elliott. | 2/12/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBook Slam Podcast 3 (featuring Gautam Malkani, Netsayi, Sarfraz Manzoor and Polar Bear) | Book Slam's podcast includes readings, performances and interviews from the monthly event at Neighbourhood in West London. This episode includes writer and broadcaster Sarfraz Manzoor, 'Chimurenga Soul' princess, Netsayi, and poet, Polar Bear. Plus, an interview with Gautam Malkani, author of the remarkable 'Londonstani'. Presented by Patrick Neate and Elliott Jack. | 10/18/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitBook Slam Podcast 2 (featuring Irvine Welsh, Biyi Bandele and UK hip hop maestro, Ty) | Book Slam's podcast includes readings, performances and interviews from the monthly event at Neighbourhood in West London. This episode features Irvine Welsh discussing his new book, 'If You Liked School, You'll Love Work'; writer and actress, Sophie Woolley; Biyi Bandele, author of the remarkable 'Burma Boy'; and the don of UK hip hop, Ty. Hosted by Patrick Neate and Ils (DPS). | 8/12/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBook Slam Podcast 1 (featuring Kiran Desai, Soweto Kinch and more) | Book Slam's first podcast featuring readings and performances from the monthly event at Neighbourhood in West London. This episode features Man Booker Prize-winner, Kiran Desai, Mobo Award-winning renaissance man, Soweto Kinch, and spoken word maverick Zena Edwards. There is also an interview with Costa-shortlisted writer, Neil Griffiths, talking about his latest novel, 'Saving Caravaggio'. Hosted by Patrick Neate and Jacob Sam-La Rose. | 7/7/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 46 Episodes |
Customer Reviews
Excellent for listeners interested in modern lit and music.
I've been listening to Book Slam for the last nine months, and love it so much that I wish I could travel to London from the States for every live reading. Each episode showcases the best performances from a live Book Slam evening in London, and includes commentary and interviews on the authors, actors, poets, and musicians who performed. Book Slam is hosted by author Patrick Neate and, typically, his friend Elliot. They are sharp and witty guys who infuse each show with humor and literary knowledge without a hint of pretension. The quality of performances is always stunning, the editing is excellent, and each show is completely engaging from beginning to end. My favorite elements are the quality of the work and the interviews, in which the artists come across as genuine and likeable people. Keep up the spectacular job, Book Slam!
if you can't make it to London
This podcast with its two engaging hosts, great music, readings, and interviews is balanced, well-produced. I save up and listen to a whole row of them, otherwise I miss them when they are over.
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