Esme Stevenson and Emma Gerts

What We Wrote

Comedy EN ↓ 83 episodes

"What We Wrote" is a light-hearted and self-deprecating journey into the world of two lifelong friends and writers. Join us as we unearth and share the entertaining, sometimes cringe-worthy, tales we penned in our youth. From humorous anecdotes to insightful commentary on our growth as writers, each episode brings a mix of nostalgia, laughter, and literary insights. We'll also dive into our current reading lists, providing a peek into the books shaping our writing styles today. If you're a fellow wordsmith, a book lover, or simply a fan of laughter, "What We Wrote" offers a unique blend of sto...

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Esme Stevenson and Emma Gerts

Episodes

B1E7. Subverting Gender Expectations 17.02.2024 43:07

In this episode, we still don't find out exactly what was written on the tent instructions. But we do have some great girl-bonding moments between Jane and Ella, as well as a quick little first aid lesson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

B1E6. From the Lion's Mouth 03.02.2024 49:40

In this episode, our four young elves finally find one another. Naturally they have a lot to talk about with each other. Such as who are they? Why were they sent to Bàhàdàpur? Where are they going next? And why? If you're hoping to get any answers in this episode, you really should know better by now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

B1E5. Off to Báhádápur 20.01.2024 44:55

What are the ethics of having pets that can speak? In this week's episode, we finally have all four elves present and accounted for. And don't worry, we make it VERY clear how old everyone is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

B1E4. Lions and tigers and bears! No, really. 06.01.2024 36:18

Can lions purr? Despite what Esme confidently says in this episode, no they can't. This week, Jane throws hands with a bear and makes some new friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

B1E3. Expositional Trees 16.12.2023 40:16

Is it offensive to be called an elf? Can trees have eyebrows? This week Jane and Ella both get a helpful tree to start them on their journey and we get a glimpse of the weird horse girls that we were (are).  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

B1E2: Acrobatics and Magic 02.12.2023 30:42

How many loaves of bread can you eat in a day? In this episode we are introduced to our main characters Jane and Ella. We talk about the lack of setting and pointless gymnastics. Join us as we try to figure out if magic is as exciting as the characters seem to think. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

B1E1: That's Not a Prophecy 18.11.2023 26:04

In the first episode of What We Wrote, we kick off with our very first book that we wrote together, which began 19 years ago on this day. It's called Living 2 Die and yes, it is every bit as ridiculous and melodramatic as the title suggests. In episode one we start with the prophecy that isn't really a prophecy and puzzle over vague world building and entertaining typos. Hosted on Acast. See acast...

Introducing 'What We Wrote' 05.11.2023 10:47

In this special introductory episode of 'What We Wrote,' join us for a sneak peek into the delightful world of two lifelong friends and writers. Laugh with us as we dust off the pages of our old stories, sharing humorous anecdotes and insights into our journey as wordsmiths. Discover the charm of our collaborative writing and hear how we turn the cringe-worthy into comedy gold. Get ready for a pod...