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Angry Ladies

Fiction EN ↓ 16 episodes

Welcome to Angry Ladies, a podcast of short stories. Come in from the cold and sit by the fire awhile as Laura Borrowdale reads domestic dystopias, messy relationships and vengeful women, and then takes some time to discuss the implications of those with some writer friends.

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Episodes

Dead Ends Live at Little Andromeda 09.05.2026 59:16

Laura launched her second collection DEAD ENDS at Little Andromeda in late 2025 with readings of UNDER THE BED, RIPE, and REBECCA'S BABY. Featuring voice acting by Dan Bain and Josiah Morgan Live music (double bass) by Michael Bell Live show operation by James Shera. ** Tickets to Laura's sessions at Auckland Writers Festival HERE Buy Laura's first collection Sex, with animals...

Episode 14 - 'Illusions' and 'Funeral Arrangements' 29.11.2025 11:46

Laura reads her short stories 'Illusions' and 'Funeral Arrangements'. ** Tickets to Laura's sessions at Auckland Writers Festival HERE Buy Laura's first collection Sex, with animals HERE . Buy her second collection Dead Ends HERE . ** Angry Ladies is written and hosted by Laura Borrowdale . Audio design, composition and production by Dan Bain . Produced by Noosed O...

Episode 13 - Laura talks to Isla Huia 23.11.2025 58:15

NB: an earlier version of this cut the interview off early due to a file error. This is now the complete episode. Laura talks to poet and author Isla Huia. ** Tickets to Laura's sessions at Auckland Writers Festival HERE Buy Laura's first collection Sex, with animals HERE . Buy her second collection Dead Ends HERE . ** Angry Ladies is written and hosted by Laura Borrowdale . Audio des...

Episode 12 - Gods' Gift 15.11.2025 17:32

Laura reads her short story Gods' Gift. ** Tickets to Laura's sessions at Auckland Writers Festival HERE Buy Laura's first collection Sex, with animals HERE . Buy her second collection Dead Ends HERE . ** Angry Ladies is written and hosted by Laura Borrowdale . Audio design, composition and production by Dan Bain . Produced by Noosed Octopus, Theatre, etc in Ōtautahi Christchurch...

Episode 11 - The Swimmer 08.11.2025 19:52

Laura reads her short story The Swimmer. ** Tickets to Laura's sessions at Auckland Writers Festival HERE Buy Laura's first collection Sex, with animals HERE . Buy her second collection Dead Ends HERE . ** Angry Ladies is written and hosted by Laura Borrowdale . Audio design, composition and production by Dan Bain . Produced by Noosed Octopus, Theatre, etc in Ōtautahi Christchurch, NZ...

Episode 10 - Laura talks to Michelle Duff 01.11.2025 38:45

Laura talks to author Michelle Duff. ** Tickets to Laura's sessions at Auckland Writers Festival HERE Buy Laura's first collection Sex, with animals HERE . Buy her second collection Dead Ends HERE . ** Angry Ladies is written and hosted by Laura Borrowdale . Audio design, composition and production by Dan Bain . Produced by Noosed Octopus, Theatre, etc in Ōtautahi Christchurch, NZ.

Episode 9 - Piss and Vinegar 18.10.2025 14:37

Laura reads her short story Piss and Vinegar. ** Tickets to Laura's sessions at Auckland Writers Festival HERE Buy Laura's first collection Sex, with animals HERE . Buy her second collection Dead Ends HERE . ** Angry Ladies is written and hosted by Laura Borrowdale . Audio design, composition and production by Dan Bain . Produced by Noosed Octopus, Theatre, etc in Ōtautahi Christchurc...

Episode 8 - Laura Talks to Josiah Morgan 11.10.2025 40:54

** Tickets to Laura's sessions at Auckland Writers Festival HERE Buy Laura's first collection Sex, with animals HERE . Buy her second collection Dead Ends HERE . ** Angry Ladies is written and hosted by Laura Borrowdale . Audio design, composition and production by Dan Bain . Produced by Noosed Octopus, Theatre, etc in Ōtautahi Christchurch, NZ.

Episode 7 - 'The Wasps' and 'The Bull' 04.10.2025 17:48

Laura reads her short stories "The Wasps" and "The Bull" ** Tickets to Laura's sessions at Auckland Writers Festival HERE Buy Laura's first collection Sex, with animals HERE . Buy her second collection Dead Ends HERE . ** Angry Ladies is written and hosted by Laura Borrowdale . Audio design, composition and production by Dan Bain . Produced by Noosed Octopus, Theat...

Episode 6 - Laura talks to Hadassah Green 27.09.2025 36:23

Episode 5 - The Anchor 20.09.2025 13:07

Laura reads her short story The Anchor. ** Tickets to Laura's sessions at Auckland Writers Festival HERE Buy Laura's first collection Sex, with animals HERE . Buy her second collection Dead Ends HERE . ** Angry Ladies is written and hosted by Laura Borrowdale . Audio design, composition and production by Dan Bain . Produced by Noosed Octopus, Theatre, etc in Ōtautahi Christchurch, NZ.

Episode 4 - Laura talks with Dominic Hoey 13.09.2025 23:31

Laura talks to Dominic Hoey about making art as a response to the world, making it as an artist, and her crippling imposter syndrome. You can find Dominic's workshops, books and social media links HERE . ** Tickets to Laura's sessions at Auckland Writers Festival HERE Buy Laura's first collection Sex, with animals HERE . Buy her second collection Dead Ends HERE . ** Angry Ladies...

Episode 3 - Night Swimming 06.09.2025 13:14

Laura reads her short story Night Swimming. ** Tickets to Laura's sessions at Auckland Writers Festival HERE Buy Laura's first collection Sex, with animals HERE . Buy her second collection Dead Ends HERE . ** Angry Ladies is written and hosted by Laura Borrowdale . Audio design, composition and production by Dan Bain . Produced by Noosed Octopus, Theatre, etc in Ōtautahi Christchurch,...

Episode 1 - Belief 30.08.2025 19:34

Laura reads her short story "Belief". ** Tickets to Laura's sessions at Auckland Writers Festival HERE Buy Laura's first collection Sex, with animals HERE . Buy her second collection Dead Ends HERE . ** Angry Ladies is written and hosted by Laura Borrowdale . Audio design, composition and production by Dan Bain . Produced by Noosed Octopus, Theatre, etc in Ōtautahi Christchu...

Episode 2 - Laura talks to Dan Bain 30.08.2025 17:21

In this conversation episode series writer Laura Borrowdale talks with producer and sound designer Dan Bain about a little bit of the rationale behind the series, and what listeners should expect coming up. ** Tickets to Laura's sessions at Auckland Writers Festival HERE Buy Laura's first collection Sex, with animals HERE . Buy her second collection Dead Ends HERE . ** Angry Ladies is...

Announcement Trailer 17.08.2025 1:16

Angry Ladies is launching on August 31st! Subscribe now! ** Tickets to Laura's sessions at Auckland Writers Festival HERE Buy Laura's first collection Sex, with animals HERE . Buy her second collection Dead Ends HERE . ** Angry Ladies is written and hosted by Laura Borrowdale . Audio design, composition and production by Dan Bain . Produced by Noosed Octopus, Theatre, etc in Ōtautahi...