Real Stories with Random Writers
Episodes
A story about Christmas customs and customers with Mike and Becky Lucas
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Becky Lucas joins us this week on the podcast to talk about Christmas. To find out more about Mike Lucas you can go to...https://www.mikeluc...
A story about the humiliation of wearing a jumper to school in New Zealand with Adam Cece
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Cece joins us on the podcast this week to talk about being a fish out of water. To find out more about Adam you can check out his website... http...
A story about the irresistable quality of wet paint with Justine the Teacher
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justine joins us on the podcast this week to talk about author talks from the teacher's perspective. She lets us in on what happens after the aut...
A story about being told off by a fictional character with Violet FitzSimons
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Violet FitzSimons joins us on the podcast this week to tell tales about things that happen backstage. You can check out Violet's public speaking ...
A story about a bad boy and a bendy road with Lili Wilkinson
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lili Wilkinson joins us on the podcast this week to tell tales about the origin of phobias. To find out more about Lili you can check out her website....
A story about love seats and big hearts with Allayne Webster
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Allayne Webster joins us on the show this week to talk about childhood obsessions. To find out more about Allayne you can visit her website... https:...
A story about sunsets and the pursuit of reggae with Lisa Nicol
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Nicol joins us on the podcast this week. To find out more about Lisa and her work you can visit...https://lisanicol.com.au/Please review, rate, s...
A story about an annoying brother encountering a bunyip with Meredith Costain
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meredith Costain joins us on the podcast this week to talk about annoying siblings. If you want to find out more about Meredith you can visit...https:...
A story about smoke and a waggled toe with Sarah Armstrong
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Armstrong joins us on the podcast this week to talk about ghost encounters. To find out more about Sarah you can visit her website https://www.s...
A story about GPS maliciously luring people into bogs with Susanne Gervay
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Susanne Gervay joins us on the podcast this week to talk about... natural disasters. To find out more about Susanne you can visit her website... https...
A story about dad parenting on the high seas with Belinda Murrell
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dame Belinda Murrell joins us on the podcast this week to talk about high seas adventures. To find out more about Belinda you can visit her website......
A story about finding out your Dad picked your middle name with Samera Kamaleddine
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Samera Kamaleddine joins us on the podcast this week to talk about... what's in a name?To find out more about Samera you can visit her website h...
A story about a holey sock at a funeral with Maryam Master
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Maryam Master joins us on the podcast this week to talk about... the afterlife. To find out more about Maryam you can visit her on Instagram at https:...
A story about the delicacy of confetti cannons with R.A. Spratt
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Life got away from us this week, so it's a shorter episode where I just tell you the story of what Jacquie and I have been up to this week on tou...
A story about mid-motorway realisations with Ashleigh Barton
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ashleigh Barton joins us on the podcast this week to talk about... things you will never live down.To find out more about Ashleigh you can visit... ht...
A story about the Police vs the Who with Frane Lessac and Mark Greenwood
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frane Lessac and Mark Greenwood join us on the podcast this week. To find out more about them, here are their websites...https://franelessac.com/https...
A story about burgling your own passport with Matt STanton
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Stanton joins us on the podcast this week to tell tales about losing passports. To find out more about Matt check out his website...https://www.m...
A story about oversized gum boots and a misidentified "cow" with Zanni Louise
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zanni Louise joins us on the podcast this week to talk about neighbourhood revenge plots. To find out more about Zanni you can visit her website... ht...
A story about a preppy who thinks you're an elf with Adam Wallace
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Wallace joins us on the podcast this week to talk about the weird and wonderful things kids say at school visits. To find out more about Adam you...
A story about a lost letter and a serendipitous cinema time with Stuart Wilson
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stuart Wilson joins us on the podcast this week to talk about letters.To find out more about Stuart you can visit his website https://www.stuwilsonwri...
A story about identifying plastic Halloween skulls with Darcy-Lee Tindale
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Darcy-Lee Tindale joins us on the podcast to talk about researching books.To find out more about Darcy you can visit... https://darcyleetindale.wixsit...
A story about a glittering pink alarm clock pretending to be a bomb with Judith Rossell
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Judith Rossell joins us on the podcast this week to talk about learning a language.To find out more about Judith you can visit her website... https://...
A story about a rogue pianist with Angus FitzSimons
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Angus FitzSimons joins us on the podcast this week to talk about the theatre.To find out about Angus' play 'Dear Sir' use this link... ...
A story about a plunge pool with a past with Irma Gold
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Irma Gold joins us on the podcast this week to talk about Africa. To find out more about Irma you can visit her website https://irmagold.com/Please ...
A story about a royal wedding in a cubby house with Amy Doak
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Doak joins us on the podcast this week to talk about royalty. To find out more about Amy you can check out her website...https://amywritingbooks.c...
A story about chooks gone rogue with Danielle McDonald
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Danielle McDonald is our special guest on the podcast this week as we talk about regional life. To find out more about Danielle and her work, you can ...
A story about a fully dressed streaker with Adrian Beck
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Beck joins us on the podcast to talk about show buisiness.To find out more about Adrian you can visit his website... https://adrianbeck.com.au/...
'A story about a head injury in a public toilet' with Tania McCartney
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tania McCartney joins us to tell stories about living in Asia. To find out more about Tania you can visit...https://www.taniamccartney.com/Please revi...
A story about anarchy between burgers with Will Kostakis
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Will Kostakis joins us on the podcast this week as we share out stories about our first jobs. To find out more about Will check out his website...http...
A story about terrifying beasts in Africa with Kylie Howarth
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kylie Howarth is our special guest this week and we're telling tales about camping. To find out more about Kylie you can visit her website https:...
A story about X marking a very dubious spot with Kate and Jol Temple
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kate and Jol Temple are our special guests on the podcast this week. To find out more about their amazing books check out ... https://katejoltemple.co...
A story about invisibility hampering formal introductions with Jack Heath
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Heath is our special guest this week as we tell tales about social invisibility. To find out more about Jack you can visit his website... https:/...
A story about surprise sheep at a book launch with Andrea Lewis
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea Lewis the director of StoryFest, the biggest children's literary festival in Australia, and she joins us on the podcast this week to share...
A story about a receptionist and a floral clock with Yvette Poshoglian
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yvette Poshoglian joins us on the podcast this week to talk about childhood games with siblings. To find out more about Yvette you can visit her websi...
A story about the night of a thousand spews with Kristin Darell
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kristin Darell joins us on the podcast this week to talk about travelling with sick kids. To find out more about Kristin check out her website https...
A story about a broken toe and a vegetarian meal
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's Book Term so it's just Rachel and Tim in this episode. Jacquie was in Emerald at a festival. Since Tim was recovering from losing his v...
Behind the Scenes of Book Term
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jacquie, Rachel and Tim are halfway through book term. It's been a hectic four weeks and we've all got about four weeks to go. All our autho...
A story about the literary importance of morning tea with Sue Warren
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sue Warren (aka Losang Zopa) joins us on the show this week. To read Sue's blog you can visit... https://losangzopa.blogPlease review, rate, subs...
A story about a perpendicular killer whale with Sue Whiting
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sue Whiting joins us on the show this week. To find out more about Sue you can visit her website...https://suewhiting.comPlease review, rate, subscrib...
A story about a rejected mermaid with Tony Flowers
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Flowers is our guest this week. To find out more about Tony you can visit...Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your suppor...
A story about so many brothers they fall from trees with Nathan Luff
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan Luff joins us on the show this week. To find out more about Nathan you can visit... https://nathanluff.com.auPlease review, rate, subscribe, fo...
A story about love at first microwave popcorn with Felice Arena
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Felice Arena joins us on the show this week to talk about ... food!To find out more about Felice you can visit https://www.felicearena.comPlease revie...
A story about a fan-belt eating rat with Dani Vee
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dani Vee joins us on the podcast this week to talk about ... road trips!To find out more about Dani you can visit https://www.danivee.com.auPlease rev...
A story about the consequences of public poetry with Joel McKerrow
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Joel McKerrow joins us as we tell tales about serendipity. To find out more about Joel you can visit his website https://www.joelmckerrow...
A story about the pre-school of life with Katrina Nannestad
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Katrina Nannestad joins us to talk about pre-school memories. To find out more about Katrina you can visit...https://www.katrinanannestad.comPlease re...
A story about an irritating blue-eyed man with Louise Park
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Louise Park joins us to talk about celebrity encounters. To find out more about Louise you can visit her website...https://www.louisepark.com.auPlease...
'A story about using a cat as a hot water bottle' with Mick Elliott
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Mick Elliott joins us on the show to talk about pets and parenting. To find out more about Mick you can visit his website...https://mickelli...
A story about a kid who had no filter with John Larkin
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John Larkin joins us to talk about things that go wrong when we're doing author talks at schools.Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like ...
A story about getting arrested for having sand in your camera with Deb Abela
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Deborah Abela joins us to share her dangerous travel tale.To find out more about Deb you can visit... https://www.deborahabela.comPlease review, rate...
The story of where it all began - our pilot episode
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When we came up with the idea for this podcast we recorded a pilot episode. This is it.Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your ...
A story about fighting over compost with James Hart
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
James Hart joins us on the podcast to tell us his gardening stories.To find out more about James visit...https://www.jameshart.com.auPlease review, ra...
A story about flying jelly snakes with Tristan Banks
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tristan Bancks joined us to tell us his story on the theme of 'childhood'.https://www.tristanbancks.comPlease review, rate, subscribe, follo...
A story about choosing one book to drive you insane with James Foley
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
James Foley joins us on the podcast, when we were all at the Somerset Storyfest on the Gold Coast and we told tales about strange things that have hap...
A story about hiding secrets in a in violin case with Kate Isobel Scott
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Isobel Scott joins us on the podcast as we tell our tales about learning challenges. To find out more about Kate visit her website https://www.ka...
A story about a wallaby and a doona cover with Candice Fox
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Candice Fox joins us to talk about "rescues". To find out more about Candice and her books visit https://www.candicefox.orgPlease review, r...
A story about collections collecting dust with George Ivanoff
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
George Ivanoff joins us as we all share our stories about collectibles. We find out about his sonic screwdrivers.If you want to find out more about Ge...
A story about love in concrete piping with Allison Tait
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we tell stories about first love and we're joined by Allison Tait. To find out more about Allison and her books visit her website...
A story about a snake and a credit card with Belinda Murrell
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Belinda Murrell joins us as we all share our stories about animals. If you want to find out more about Belinda (or Dame B as we know her) you can chec...
A story about a moose and a tent with Nat Amoore
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nat Amoore joins us as we tell stories about travel experiences. To find out more about Nat Amoore you can visit her website at... natamoore.comPlease...