Parhaat Sting Podcastit (2024)

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Introducing The Sydney Siege 6:23

14d ago6:23

6:23

Ten years ago, on December 15, 2014, a gunman stormed a Sydney café, taking 18 hostages in a harrowing ordeal that shook the nation. Over the next 17 hours, the siege ended with the terrorist being shot dead, the tragic loss of two innocent lives, and a scar left on Australia's heart. Louisa Hope and her mother entered the Lindt Café that morning, …

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Oisin Fagan Reads Mariana Enriquez 54:40

20d ago54:40

54:40

On this month’s episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by writer Oisín Fagan to read and discuss Mariana Enriquez's story, ‘Back When We Talked to the Dead', translated from the Spanish by Megan McDowell, originally published as in The Stinging Fly Issue 35, Volume 2: Winter 2019/20. Oisín Fagan is the author of Hostages, and Nobber, which was lon…

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Mary O'Donoghue Reads Colm O'Shea 54:32

1M ago54:32

54:32

On this month’s episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by writer Mary O’Donoghue to read and discuss Colm O’Shea’s story, ‘Feeling Gravity’s Pull’, originally published as part of the Online Fiction series on The Stinging Fly website in October 2023. Mary O’Donoghue is the author of The Hour After Happy Hour (Stinging Fly Press, 2023). Her short s…

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Introducing - Poisoned 2:19

1M ago2:19

2:19

An Australian social media star with over 1 million followers known for sharing posts about her 1-year-old child’s illness has come under scrutiny. Her husband claims he had no knowledge of her actions, but allegations have surfaced that she was administering prescription medication to her child to make the child appear sick. The story has sent soc…

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Colin Walsh Reads Clara Kumagai 55:43

2M ago55:43

55:43

On this month’s episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by writer Colin Walsh to read and discuss Clara Kumagai’s story, ‘Real Boys’, originally published in Issue 35, Volume 2: Winter 2016 – Fear & Fantasy. Colin Walsh‘s first novel, Kala, was published in 2023. A number one international bestseller, Kala won the Irish Book Award for Newcomer of t…

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Introducing - Menendez Vs. Monsters 2:04

3M ago2:04

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Menendez vs. Monsters is where we break down the Netflix series on the Menendez brothers and compare it to the real-life case that gripped the world. Did the show stick to the facts, or did it take a few creative liberties? We’ll explore the true crime details, the courtroom drama, and the media storm, all with a fresh Aussie perspective. It’s a de…

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Introducing - Deep Fake 3:28

4M ago3:28

3:28

In January 2024, an unlikely worker was summoned to a video call with his boss. Over the next few days, that worker transferred $40 million of the company's money to someone, somewhere. Subscribe now to get episodes ad-free and early on Apple Podcasts. The first episode drops Monday, 16th September. ** AI voices have been used extensively in this p…

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Rebecca Ivory Reads Eamon McGuinness 58:59

4M ago58:59

58:59

On this month’s episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by writer Rebecca Ivory to read and discuss Eamon McGuinness’s story, ‘Viewpoint’, originally published in Issue 38, Volume 2: Summer 2018 of The Stinging Fly. Rebecca Ivory is a writer based in Dublin. Her short fiction has appeared in The Stinging Fly, Banshee, The Tangerine and Fallow Media…

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Introducing - Who's to Blame? 6:25

5M ago6:25

6:25

"Who's to Blame" takes you into the heartbreaking story of Emma Lovell and her husband Lee. Emma was killed during a home invasion on Boxing Day in 2022. Lee tells us about the events leading up to that terrible night and explores the impact on their family and the community around them. The podcast goes beyond the headlines to tackle the bigger is…

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Roisin Kiberd Reads John Patrick McHugh 1:00:59

5M ago1:00:59

1:00:59

On this month’s episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by writer Roisin Kiberd to read and discuss John Patrick McHugh’s essay, ‘Name Your Character’, originally published in Issue 44/Volume 2: Summer 2021 of The Stinging Fly. Róisín Kiberd has written essays and features for the The Stinging Fly, The Dublin Review, Winter Papers, The White Review…

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NPFL: Sporting Lagos vs Rangers Int’l Explosive Clash 15:57

7M ago15:57

15:57

The EagleStings Podcast takes you through what you need to know about the all-important Matchday 34 clash between the Tech Boys and NPFL leaders, Rangers in Lagos!

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Introducing My Sister The Murderer 2:38

7M ago2:38

2:38

Welcome to "My Sister the Murderer," a gripping true crime podcast that tells the chilling story of Brittney Dwyer, who killed her grandad in cold blood. This isn't just another crime story—it's a family's story, told by Brittney’s brother Ryan Each episode delves into the events leading up to the tragic day, the aftermath, and the profound impact …

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Caoilinn Hughes Reads Emma Devlin (Live at Cúirt 2024) 1:02:06

7M ago1:02:06

1:02:06

On this month’s episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by writer Caoilinn Hughes to read and discuss Emma Devlin’s short story, ‘The Gift’ originally published in Issue 49 Volume 2, Winter 2023-4. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience as part of Cúirt International Festival of Literature 2024. Please note: there are some brief mome…

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Gavin Corbett Reads Rebecca Ivory 1:01:31

8M ago1:01:31

1:01:31

On this month’s episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by writer Gavin Corbett to read and discuss Rebecca Ivory’s short story, ‘Arrivals’ originally published in Issue 45 Volume 2, Winter 2021-2. The story was written as part of the ‘One Night Stands’ project, curated by Thomas Morris, for which Rebecca and three other writers were asked to write…

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Missing or Murdered - 2024 Update 3:34

9M ago3:34

3:34

A new episode in the case of a missing woman Katie O'Shea's is coming to this feed on Monday, April 8th, 2024. Catch up now with the first 5 episodes available now See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Kirjoittanut Podshape

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Dean Fee & Emily Cooper Read Danielle McLaughlin & Matthew Sweeney 55:03

9M ago55:03

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On this month’s episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by Dean Fee and Emily Cooper to discuss their work as writers and editors of The Pig's Back. Read and discussed on the podcast are Danielle McLaughlin’s short story, 'Night of the Silver Fox’ originally published in Issue 23, Volume 2 of The Stinging Fly, and Mathew Sweeney's poem, 'Donegal', …

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Introducing - The Chills 1:57

9M ago1:57

1:57

Got a story that could give us the Chills? email it to us at thechills@podshape.com, DM us on Instagram or Tik Tok @thechillspod "The Chills" is not your average ghost story podcast. It's a collection of real, raw, and riveting tales straight from your DMs. Every episode dives deep into the eerie, unexplained, and outright weird experiences that ha…

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Introducing - Missing Pieces - The Search for Samantha Murphy 3:07

10M ago3:07

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Claire-Louise Bennett Reads Lucy Sweeney Byrne 1:04:18

10M ago1:04:18

1:04:18

On this month’s episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by writer Claire-Louise Bennett to read and discuss Lucy Sweeney Byrne’s short story, ‘To Cure a Body’ originally published in Issue 35, Volume 2, a special Fear & Fantasy issue, guested edited by Mia Gallagher. You can access the story here. Claire-Louise Bennett grew up in Wiltshire and stud…

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Sheena Patel Reads Oisin Fagan 46:42

11M ago46:42

46:42

On this month’s episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by writer Sheena Patel to read and discuss Oisín Fagan’s short story, ‘Triangle’ originally published in Issue 39, Volume 2 of The Stinging Fly. You can access the story here. Sheena Patel is a writer and assistant director for the film and TV industry. She is part of the 4 Brown Girls Who Wri…

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Introducing - Catching Dad's Killer 2:47

1y ago2:47

2:47

Robert Dickie went missing from his farm just outside of Dubbo, NSW, in 2016. Bob's family always believed something bad happened to him, and then in April 2020, a woman was arrested for his murder. Almost 4 years later, after an 8-week trial and revelations that shocked the family,the judge delivers his verdict. In some parts of this podcast, we h…

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Jan Carson Reads Sheila Armstrong 56:41

1y ago56:41

56:41

On this month’s episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by writer Jan Carson to read and discuss Sheila Armstrong’s short story, 'Harlow'. Originally published on The Stinging Fly website in 2021, 'Harlow' is and available to read here. Jan Carson is a writer and community arts facilitator based in Belfast. Her first novel, Malcolm Orange Disappear…

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Colin Barrett Reads David McGrath 52:25

1y ago52:25

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On this month’s episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by writer Colin Barrett to read and discuss David McGrath’s short story, ‘The Untameable Donkey’, originally published in our All New Writers issue, Winter 2022/23. Colin Barrett grew up in County Mayo. His stories have been published in The Stinging Fly, Granta, Harper’s and the New Yorker. H…

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Annemarie Ní Churreáin Reads Paula Meehan and Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan 51:32

1+ y ago51:32

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On this month’s episode, publisher and founding editor Declan Meade is joined by poet Annemarie Ní Churreáin who has just been announced as The Stinging Fly’s next poetry editor. Annemarie will take over the role from Cal Doyle in November. Here she talks about her own work as poet and editor, and reads recently published poems by Paula Meehan and …

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Kevin Power Reads Eimear Ryan 1:01:13

1+ y ago1:01:13

1:01:13

On this month’s episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by writer Kevin Power to read and discuss Eimear Ryan’s short story, ‘Body Clock’, originally published in our Winter 2009/10 issue. Kevin Power is the author of two novels, Bad Day in Blackrock (2008) and White City (2021), as well as a book of criticism, The Written World (2022). He is the w…

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Introducing - Out Of The Ordinary 2:12

1+ y ago2:12

2:12

You may not know the name, Brandon Truaxe, but you most likely will know some of the brands he created – Brandon was behind the international skin care brand – The Ordinary which is part of the Deciem group of companies. This is the true story of the rise and demise of a man that was once lauded business genius. Across 15 months from 2017, he went …

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Sophie Mackintosh Reads David Hayden 50:20

1+ y ago50:20

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On this month’s episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by writer Sophie Mackintosh to read and discuss David Hayden’s short story, ‘Leckerdam of the Golden Hand’, originally published in our Summer 2016 issue. Sophie Mackintosh is the author of three novels: The Water Cure, Blue Ticket and Cursed Bread. Her debut novel was longlisted for the Man B…

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Lucy Caldwell Reads Niamh Prior 1:00:09

1+ y ago1:00:09

1:00:09

On this month’s episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by writer Lucy Caldwell to read and discuss Niamh Prior’s short story, ‘Peter and Jane’. ‘Peter and Jane’ was originally published in July 2021 as part of our online fiction series. Lucy Caldwell was born in Belfast in 1981. She is the author of four novels, several stage plays and radio drama…

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Introducing -Our Little Edey 4:52

1+ y ago4:52

4:52

******CONTENT WARNING This podcast discusses suicide and suicidal ideation Listener discretion is advised Contacts for mental health and crisis support can be found here: https://findahelpline.com 15-year-old Eden Westbrook, lived in a small seaside town in Tasmania. One night, after a minor disagreement with her family, she left home. The next mor…

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Darran Anderson Reads Mary O'Donoghue 1:03:57

1+ y ago1:03:57

1:03:57

On this month’s episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by writer Darran Anderson to read and discuss Mary O’Donoghue’s short story, ‘During the Russian Blizzard’. The story first appeared in the Summer 2014 issue of the magazine and was included in Stinging Fly Stories, 2018. It is one of twelve stories included in The Hour After Happy Hour, Mary’…

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The Final Chapter 30:05

1+ y ago30:05

30:05

We thought it was over, a cop killer was in jail for 37 years , and our undercover detective Colin McLaren is finally able to rest… Until new information lands in Colin’s inbox just days ago. Thanks to our season sponsor MyPayNow, click below to find out more: www.mypaynow.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Premier League Team of The Season Nominees: Banter or Real? 32:05

1+ y ago32:05

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This episode of the Non-Tactics Podcast digs deep into the nominees for the Premier League team of the season which has generated some interesting reactions from fans. A seasoned football lover and Manchester United voice of reason, Ifedotun, gives great insight on matters arising from the list. Do take a listen and don't forget to listen, share an…

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Quando è troppo, è troppo. È finito 32:04

1+ y ago32:04

32:04

Quando è troppo, è troppo. È finito. Enough is Enough...It's finished See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Kirjoittanut Podshape

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Waiting For A Conviction 30:56

2y ago30:56

30:56

Colin leaves the police; he puts all of his evidence on hold and waits patiently for a conviction. He starts a restaurant and goes on about his life.. But it’s not over. A death threat, multiple country hops and a very long wait … waiting for a conviction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Dodgy DPP 32:36

2y ago32:36

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In this episode, Colin and his team have all the evidence, and all they need to do is hand it over to the Department of Public Prosecutions in Adelaide, to take the matter to the Supreme Court. But it’s not that easy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Kirjoittanut Podshape

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Breaking Bad...Guys 44:09

2y ago44:09

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Colin and his operatives start to infiltrate a mafia cell in Adelaide, the sting this time is to set up a clandestine drug lab, catch them in the act, and then swoop. It was also about getting a confession from the man who they thought had committed the NCA bombing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Erik Ten Hag era at Manchester United: Journey so far at Old Trafford 33:04

2y ago33:04

33:04

Manchester United have ended the long wait for a domestic title - any title at all - after lifting the Carabao Cup at the weekend. The Non-Tactics Podcast welcomes an excited Red Devil (Buchi) to talk about the man behind the resurgence at Old Trafford, Erik Ten Hag. Buchi answers the key questions which include, are Manchester United back??…

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The Bombing 39:20

2y ago39:20

39:20

While working on bringing the Griffith Mafia down, a parcel bomb explodes in the National Crime Authority building in Adelaide. It kills detective Sgt Geoffy Bowen and Colin is asked to lead 'The Sting' to catch a cop killer Thanks to our season sponsor MyPayNow, click below to find out more: www.mypaynow.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for priv…

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Taking Down The Griffith Mob 45:19

2y ago45:19

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Colin is in deeper and deeper with the mob; he’s close to nailing them, but then a bomb explodes at the NCA building in Adelaide, and he has to move fast and take down the Griffith mob. Thanks to our season sponsor MyPayNow, click below to find out more: www.mypaynow.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Colin the Dodgy Art Dealer 48:19

2y ago48:19

48:19

Colin builds his cover story with the Mafia in Griffith, he is an art delaer that can wash money and can buy and sell drugs Thanks to our season sponsor MyPayNow, click below to find out more: www.mypaynow.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Kirjoittanut Podshape

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The Secret Squirrels 47:16

2y ago47:16

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Colin quickly transitions from being a beat cop in Melbourne to trying to apprehend some of Australia's worst criminals, like Dennis Allen, one of the worst criminals of the 1990s. He worked on the case of the man who killed two police officers in Melbourne and the case of the pedophile, rapist, and murderer. Everything culminates in him visiting G…

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The Pop Princess That Popped A Turk 33:50

2y ago33:50

33:50

Meet Colin Mclaren and hear his journey as an undercover cop, from a dead junkie in a fast food bathroom to watching a famous singer give sexual favors for drugs, all part of his quest to bust the Australian Mafia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Kirjoittanut Podshape

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Michael McGee Reads Louise Kennedy 1:02:36

2y ago1:02:36

1:02:36

On this month’s episode of the podcast, host Nicole Flattery is joined by writer and editor Michael Magee to read and discuss Louise Kennedy’s short story, ‘The End of the World is a Cul de Sac’. The story first appeared in the Summer 2018 issue of the magazine. It went on to become the title story of Louise’s first collection of stories, which was…

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Introducing -The Sting 5:25

2y ago5:25

5:25

Listen as undercover detective Colin Mclaren infiltrates the Australian mafia for 37 months. Eventually bringing them down and stopping mafia from drug conspiracies, murders and mayhem. Colin takes you inside the life of an undercover cop who’s sole purpose is to find the bomber of the National Crime Authority building in Adelaide, which killed pol…

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Rachel Connolly Reads Michael Magee 1:03:03

2y ago1:03:03

1:03:03

On this month’s episode of the podcast, host Nicole Flattery is joined by novelist and critic Rachel Connolly, to read and discuss a short story, ‘Rustlers’, by Michael Magee, which first appeared in the Summer 2017 issue of the magazine. Michael Magee is the fiction editor of The Tangerine and a graduate of the PhD Creative Writing programme at Qu…

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Susannah Dickey Reads Wes Lee 56:33

2y ago56:33

56:33

On this month’s episode of the podcast, new host Nicole Flattery is joined by novelist and poet Susannah Dickey, to read and discuss a short story, ‘How They Live Now’, by Wes Lee, which first appeared in the Summer 2018 issue of the magazine. Wes Lee lives in New Zealand. Her work has appeared in a wide array of publications. She has won a number …

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Recapping Weeks 1-3 in the BDL 28:53

2+ y ago28:53

28:53

On today's episode, we recap the first three weeks of the 2022 BDL season.Kirjoittanut BDL Podcast Network

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BDL Season Preview; MLB CBA Review 34:05

2+ y ago34:05

34:05

In this episode of The Stinger, we go over the new Major League Baseball CBA agreement and also do our pre-season predictions for the BDL's upcoming 2022 season.Kirjoittanut BDL Podcast Network