The next instalment of our special six-part puzzle miniseries, THE GOLDEN HOUSE, written by Ross Sutherland "These six episodes were originally broadcast between September 2018 and January 2019. They were pulled from the internet shortly after. Each episode seems to contain a coded message...perhaps a password of some kind. I'm reposting in the hope that someone can shed light on what happened here. For clues and updates, follow me on Twitter" - @ImogenShelfTest For full miniseries credits, goto...
Sep 14, 2020•21 min
A new six-part miniseries, dropping weekly over September & October: THE GOLDEN HOUSE "These six episodes were originally broadcast between September 2018 and January 2019. They were pulled from the internet shortly after. Each episode seems to contain a coded message...perhaps a password of some kind. I'm reposting in the hope that someone can shed light on what happened here. For clues and updates, follow me on Twitter" - @ImogenShelfTest For miniseries credits, goto: www.the-golden-house-...
Sep 07, 2020•28 min
(This episode follows on directly from the essay in episode 72) Ross invites four artists to help him rewrite the film Groundhog Day. In the original film, Bill Murray’s character leaves the time-loop after 35 years, but what if Bill was trapped in there for a bit longer... say, 10,000 years? Featuring new writing from Vanessa Kisuule, Daniel Cockburn, Lenni Sanders and Kim Noble. Additional readings from Rachael Ofori and Tim Clare. To support Imaginary Advice on Patreon: www.patreon.com/rossgs...
Aug 04, 2020•55 min
Ross Sutherland revisits Harold Ramis’s 1994 comedy Groundhog Day to see whether the film feels different in 2020 (essay). To support Imaginary Advice on Patreon: www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland Imaginary Advice is represented by Trigger
Aug 04, 2020•34 min
The concluding part of IA's audio fiction miniseries. To support Imaginary Advice on Patreon: www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland Imaginary Advice is represented by Trigger Includes samples from: Revenge by Daniel Birch from "Distorted Chaos" https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Daniel_Birch/Distorted_Chaos Traditional Romantic Folksongs 9 licensed through Epidemic Sounds Senseless licensed through the "Sound of Picture" Library Sex And The City by Mitch Frohman Latin Jazz Quartet https://youtu.be...
Jun 30, 2020•1 hr 8 min
A vast immersive theatre show (inspired by the TV show "Sex and the City") is constructed in the centre of New York. (Part 1 of 2). To support Imaginary Advice on Patreon: www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland Imaginary Advice is represented by Trigger. Includes samples from: Traditional Romantic Folksongs 9 licensed through Epidemicsound.com Dark Mood Woods / The Red Room Angelo Badalamenti Twin Peaks (Limited Event Series Soundtrack) Thank God for the Rain Bernard Herrmann Taxi Driver OST Genus pt 2...
May 14, 2020•54 min
An extract from poet Caroline Bird's new collection, The Air Year. Also: Ross Sutherland escapes into his sound effects library. To purchase The Air Year, goto: https://www.carcanet.co.uk/cgi-bin/indexer?product=9781784109028 Imaginary Advice is represented by Trigger.
Apr 03, 2020•29 min
British rapper and poet Michael Riccardi (aka Mixy) is currently living in Shenyang, China. For his birthday, Mixy breaks quarantine in search of a beer. Produced by Ross Sutherland.
Mar 07, 2020•10 min
Ross Sutherland and poet Abi Palmer collaborate on a modernisation of Francis Godwin's 1638 science-fiction novel The Man in the Moone. Warning: contains references to child death, drug abuse, animal cruelty. For more of Abi's Work, goto abipalmer.squarespace.com Her new book, Sanatorium, available for pre-order from pennedinthemargins.co.uk Commissioned and funded by Apples and Snakes. For more information, goto www.applesandsnakes.org Imaginary Advice is represented by Trigger.
Feb 21, 2020•1 hr 10 min
Taking inspiration from the surrealist game "Exquisite Corpse", Ross Sutherland and Clive Desmond (Pod Planet) collaborate on an audio programme using the same rules. For more about Clive Desmond's podcast, goto www.PodPlanet.org To support Imaginary Advice on Patreon goto www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland Imaginary Advice is represented by Trigger.
Jan 21, 2020•48 min
A secret burial at sea, and the nightmares that come after. Story written by Ally Gipps. Read by Laurie Bolger and Neil Maskell. Music / produced by Ross Sutherland. To support the podcast on Patreon goto www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland Imaginary Advice is represented by Trigger.
Dec 16, 2019•20 min
A series of altered hypnosis cassettes tell the story of a toxic relationship. Support the programme on Patreon: www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland Written & produced by Ross Sutherland. Hypnosis Programme Narrator: Lizzy Dening. Imaginary Advice is represented by Trigger, supported by Arts Council England in partnership with Apples & Snakes. For more information goto imaginaryadvice.com
Nov 16, 2019•35 min
Imaginary Advice turns five with a special episode about pyromancy, punk rock, and the novelisation of RUMBLE IN THE BRONX. Imaginary Advice is represented by Trigger, supported by Arts Council England in partnership with Apples & Snakes. For more information goto imaginaryadvice.com
Oct 13, 2019•33 min
A traditional heroic tale of two boxers, one ring. Featuring extracts from Rob Auton's "The Time Show" (robauton.co.uk) If you'd like to support Imaginary Advice with a small monthly donation goto www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland
Sep 05, 2019•34 min
Artworks within artworks within artworks. Featuring new poetry from Luke Kennard
Jul 13, 2019•18 min
The first two episodes of "Mark Can't Rap", a new podcast series by Mark Grist. Mark sets out to teach himself the fundamentals of rap, through conversations with British MCs. Intermission: "Ab" - a piece on the Liverpool hiphop scene by Ross Sutherland.
Jun 10, 2019•1 hr 1 min
A new short story by Tim Clare. Tim's new novel The Ice House is out now: https://canongate.co.uk/books/2531-the-ice-house/
May 12, 2019•20 min
Ross transforms a word-search into a story about a house party. Score written by Jeremy Warmsley https://jeremywarmsley.bandcamp.com/
Apr 08, 2019•22 min
Part one: Ross tries to re-establish his home town as the most haunted village in England (originally broadcast on Short Cuts, Radio 4) Part two: Ross explains the plot of Lovejoy Part three: Ross explores the phenomenon of "set-jetting" Part four: a ghost tour of Peterborough, voted worst place to live in England in 2019 To support the podcast, please visit: www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland
Mar 08, 2019•41 min
Wouldn't it be great if you could listen to podcasts ALL THE TIME FOREVER AND EVER? If you'd like to support Imaginary Advice, goto www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland Show website: www.imaginaryadvice.com
Feb 12, 2019•45 min
Ross Sutherland shares the same name as a Scottish Rugby team. If he searches for his name on Twitter, he tends to find a bunch of teenagers talking about murdering him at the weekend. Taken from a live show in Colchester Essex, December '18. Support the show on Patreon: www.Patreon.com/rossgsutherland
Dec 26, 2018•14 min
Two people putting their faith in music: Part One: Ross resurrects an old writing exercise to find his way out of writer's block, assisted by Magic 105.4. Part Two: a hapless artist moves to the Appalachian mountains to DJ for bears. If you'd like to support Imaginary Advice, consider giving a small monthly donation: www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland
Dec 12, 2018•39 min
Ross explores the craft of storytelling in the British professional wrestling scene. (Originally broadcast on Radio 4. Produced by Eleanor McDowell for Falling Tree productions)
Oct 29, 2018•32 min
Ross finds something in an old box of cassette tapes, and sets out to finish a story he started a long long time ago. Imaginary Advice needs your help! To support the show on Patreon, goto: www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland
Sep 27, 2018•59 min
Ross presents two stories on the afterlife: 1/ Hollywood Forever. Ross investigates the resting place of forgotten actors at London’s Cinema Museum (Originally broadcast on Radio 4’s Short Cuts programme). 2/ Please Hold: a short story about a life on the line. To help keep Imaginary Advice going, please goto www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland
Aug 22, 2018•36 min
Featuring guest John Osborne. Ross and John retell the making of Four Weddings and a Funeral, in wildly conflicting styles. Thanks for listening! To support Imaginary Advice on Patreon, goto: https://www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland
Jul 21, 2018•46 min
Ross tries to get people to look at the moon. Part one: an essay on the the moon's special place in poetry. Part two: a school tries to stop its werewolf problem before it begins. Part three: a story of teenage wasters, told using one vowel only. Support the show through Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/rossgsutherland
Jun 15, 2018•25 min
(Repeat)A love story on the dancefloor. Remixed for 2018!
Jun 04, 2018•24 min
(Repeat) A man who spends his entire life trying to make a single podcast episode about the Baldwin brothers.
May 31, 2018•16 min
(Repeat episode) A rivalry, told across six fancy dress parties.
May 28, 2018•20 min
