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The resources of askaboutwriting and writingclub.org are used in the compilation of Telling Tales a radio show broadcast on each Saturday.

studio micA fresh tale is broadcast each week on WDAR 96FM which can be heard online on Saturdays live at 1.30pm; but not public holiday weekends when broadcasting takes a break.

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Brendan produces and presents the Telling Tales show.

Programme thirty-three features an interview with writer Clare Mulvany.The story of The Smoking Momma is told by Brendan Nolan.

Programme thirty-two features an interview with writer Paddy Kelly. The story of When Paddy met Sally is told by Brendan Nolan.

Programme thirty-one features an interview with Bookshop owner Bob Johnston. The story of the Recyled Christmas Tree is told by Brendan Nolan.

Programme thirty features an interview with publisher James G. Ryan. The story of the Turkey Feathers is told by Brendan Nolan.

Programme twenty-nine features an interview with poet Denise Ryan. The story of the Baby on the Bus is told by Brendan Nolan.

Programme twenty-eight features an interview with writer Brian Fleming. The story of the Australian Lottery Win is told by Brendan Nolan.

Programme twenty-seven features an interview with storyteller Sarah Quigley. The story of the Last Christmas Wreath is told by Brendan Nolan.

Programme twenty-six features some thoughts on story structure. The story of Gretta's Restaurant is told by Brendan Nolan.

Programme twenty-five features an interview with poet and storyteller Sean O'Donoghue. The story of Phyllis the Parrot is told by Brendan Nolan.

Programme twenty-four features market information and music by the Chapelizod Piper. The story of the morning after Hallowe'en is told by Brendan Nolan.

Programme twenty-three features an interview with writer John McCullen on his new book on Phoenix Park. The story of the headless coach is told by Brendan Nolan.

Programme twenty-two features an interview with local poet Brigid Connors. The story of the Aliens come to earth is told by Brendan Nolan.

Programme twenty-one features an interview with Catherine de Courcy author of Dublin Zoo an illustrated history. The story of the Driving School is told by Brendan Nolan.

Programme twenty features information on PLR registration. The story of The Lost Punter is told by Brendan Nolan.

Programme nineteen features an interview with Pauline Lawless author of Because We're Worth It. The story of Paddy's Panther is told by Brendan Nolan.

Programme eighteen features an interview with poet Eamonn Lynskey. The story of Sorry and the found money is told by Brendan Nolan.

Programme seventeen features an interview with HR expert Aoife Coonagh on her book Find that Job. The story of the amorous buck is told by Brendan Nolan.

Programme sixteen features an interview with writer and newsletter editor Peter Kavanagh.The story of the miracle baby is told by Brendan Nolan.

Programme fifteen features an interview with self-published poet Mairéad Kelly.The story of the seven naked men is told by Brendan Nolan.

Programme fourteen features an interview with writer and theatrical historian Celia Willoughby.The story of the performing poet is recalled by Brendan Nolan.

Programme thirteen features an interview with columnist and journalist Karen Dunne.The story of the wandering lovers is recalled by Brendan Nolan.

Programme twelve features an interview with reluctant clairvoyant Margaret Brazil. The story of the burning of the apple trees is recalled by Brendan Nolan.

Programme eleven includes some advice on writing a book. The story of the orchard robbers is recalled by Brendan Nolan.

Programme ten features an interview with storyteller Jack Lynch. The story of the master criminal is recalled by Brendan Nolan.

Programme nine features an interview with writer Jack Harte on his book:Reflections in a Tar-barrel. The story of the gig that mattered is recalled by Brendan Nolan.

Programme eight features an interview with writer Brigid Conroy on her book: Beneath the Mist. The story of the Elvis on the phone is recalled by Brendan Nolan.

Programme seven features some thoughts on story construction.
The story of the football manager, the art of war and a dead chinaman is recalled by Brendan Nolan.

Programme six features an interview with writer Christine Dwyer Hickey on her book: Last Train from Liguria. The story of the hare in the field is recalled by Brendan Nolan.

Programme five features an interview with writer Frank Tracy on his book: South Dublin rambles. The story of the seal in the river is recalled by Brendan Nolan.

Programme four features an interview with writer Sean Carabini on his book: Sticking Out in Minnesota: A Dubliner's Journey. The story of statues being bared is recalled by Brendan Nolan.

Programme three features an interview with storyteller Nuala Hayes on her show: The Wisdom of Auld Ones. The story of Cats gone Wild is recalled by Brendan Nolan.

Programme two features an interview with June Considine author of The Prodigal Sister,as by Laura Elliot. The story of Summer Saving Time Lovers is recalled by Brendan Nolan.

Programme one featuresBrendan Lynch author of Yesterday we were in America. The story of the Walking Corpse is recalled by Brendan Nolan.

The programme includes a fresh tale each week. News of storytelling and the world of writing is brought to listeners in every show.

A practising writer is interviewed each week, competitions and opportunites are flagged and listeners are set writing tasks for pleasure and personal edification.


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