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.
# 241: Conservation with Rick Danforth
The epic Rick Danforth, short fiction author and champion martial artist, joins Ben and Nico for the prompt 'Conservation'. Send us a text Support the show
#241: Conservation with Rick |Danforth
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# 240: Mike Brooks Showcase
Mike 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 a text Support the show
# 239: Pile
Ben and Nico develop two stories to add to the 'Pile'. Send us a text Support the show
#239: Pile
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# 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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