The Tiny Bookcase podcast began with two friends sat in a Cambridge pub discussing their shared passion for storytelling. Each episode, Ben and Nico write 800-1500 word stories to the same shared prompt and then workshop them on mic. They are often joined by guest storytellers and the podcast has grown to include insightful interviews from their brilliant guests.
# 238: Skeleton
Nico and Ben tell a brace of stories written for the prompt 'Skeleton'. Send us a text Support the show
# 237: Interview with Athena Stevens
The tremendous Athena Stevens gives an interview and chats with Ben and Nico about telling stories on the stage and the page. Send us a text Support the show
# 236: Vintage with Athena Stevens
Athena 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 joins Ben and Nico in writing for the prompt "Vintage". Send us a text Support the show
# 235: Interest
Nico and Ben write two new stories for the prompt "Interest". Send us a text Support the show
#235: Interest
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# 234: Keep
Two new tales from Ben and Nico for you to "Keep". Send us a text Support the show
#234: Keep
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# 233: A Creepy Collection
October is here, so get your goth on and join us for a collection of tales of terror from previous episodes. Featuring the work of Nicholas Pullen, Mark Brandon, RJ Barker and the terrible twosome Ben and Nico themselves. Send us a text Support the show
#233: A Creepy Collection
October is here, so get your goth on and join us for a collection of tales of terror. Featuring the work of Nicholas Pullen, Mark Brandon, RJ Barker and the terrible twosome Ben and Nico themselves. Send us a text Support the show
# 232: Ramsey Campbell Showcase
The legendary Horror writer Ramsey Campbell reads his story 'Stick-In-The-Mud' and then chats with Ben and Nico about storytelling. An unmissable episode! Send us a text Support the show
#232: Ramsey Campbell Showcase
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# 231: Tej Turner Showcase
Tej Turner, author of the 'Avatars of Ruin' series, showcases an excerpt from his work in this Showcase episode. Send us a text Support the show