s04e07 - Laughter Machine
100 Words of Astounding Beauty
A flash-fiction podcast where a handful of writers create an original story with a limited wordcount in a limited amount of time. In this episode we tune into a distant frequency that splits our funny little sides. The stories are: 'Thursday Assembly,' by 'Dear Diary,' by , 'BENNIE,' by 'Mocking,' by 'Joy to the World?' by Featuring listener submission: 'As the Crow Flies' by Chris McCarter. is live from the 21st of April, please take a look and pledge your support if you can in order to help a group of socially deprived artists fill the world with art for a time. Visit us on on , and...
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s04e06 - Lad Race
100 Words of Astounding Beauty
A flash-fiction podcast where a handful of writers create an original story with a limited wordcount in a limited amount of time. In this episode we slip off our marks with filth on our plimsolls. The stories are: 'The Tryouts,' by '100 Metre Backbreak,' by , 'The Scatological League,' by of 'The Fall of Populism,' by 'My Laurence's devilled eggs,' by Featuring listener submission: 'The Stamp Acts' by Brooklyn Monet Amelia Armande is performing 'Dionysus' at in Shropshire, in Hebden Bridge and in Cheshire. Also, come and see work by Amelia and by Tom McNally at at Colonnade House,...
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s04e05 - Flyby
100 Words of Astounding Beauty
A flash-fiction podcast where a handful of writers create an original story with a limited wordcount in a limited amount of time. In this episode we squawk and scream and generally carry on. The stories are: 'The Pitch,' by 'Ostrich Negotiations,' by , 'Bad Mother Cluckers,' by 'Got No Strings,' by 'Horatio Hornbill's Shitty Little Car,' by Featuring listener submission: 'Last Gasp' by Mads Ryle. The Ropetackle Storytellers present in Shoreham-by-Sea on the 9th of February. Visit us on on , and send us a story on Created by Tom McNally, featuring Amelia Armande, Joshua Crisp, Paul...
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s04eX2 - Christmas Special 2025 - Jingle Bus
100 Words of Astounding Beauty
A flash-fiction podcast where a handful of writers create an original story with a limited wordcount in a limited amount of time. In this second special holiday episode, the regular writers send in their holiday-themed stories before crumbling into jolly dust. The stories are: 'Auld Lang Syne,' by 'Advent-ture,' by , 'The Soft Music,' by Visit us on on , and send us a story on Created by Tom McNally, featuring Amelia Armande and Joshua Crisp. Theme tune is by Story music is by , released under a featuring: Track art by Tom McNally.
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s04eX1 - Christmas Special 2025 - I am the Milky Bar Kid
100 Words of Astounding Beauty
A flash-fiction podcast where a handful of writers create an original story with a limited wordcount in a limited amount of time. In this special holiday episode, the 100 Word Cycle has been used to write a longer-form piece, told from the point of view of an advert designed to sell milk products to British children in the 1960s. 'I am the Milky Bar Kid,' by Visit us on on , and send us a story on Created by Tom McNally. Music is 'My Sugar' by Frank Banta, published 1924 and in the public domain. Track art by Tom McNally.
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s04e04 - Bagatelle
100 Words of Astounding Beauty
A flash-fiction podcast where a handful of writers create an original story with a limited wordcount in a limited amount of time. In this episode we roll a shiny treasure around our back teeth and bring salmon back in style. The stories are: 'Thief Catcher,' by 'Read the Room,' by , 'Crow Lady,' by 'Dolphins Can't Bowl,' by 'Cottingley Jam Jar Tour,' by Featuring listener submission: 'Silicon Farmer' by David McNally of the . Get your 100 Words zines at the on the 6th - 7th of December. Harrison's Kickstarter for his upcoming comic, is launching soon. Visit us on on , and send us a...
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s04e03 - Afar Call
100 Words of Astounding Beauty
A flash-fiction podcast where a handful of writers create an original story with a limited wordcount in a limited amount of time. In this episode we explore new lands, encounter strange beasts and manage our anger. The stories are: 'Be Not Afraid,' by 'Gosmogony,' by , 'The pilgrim,' by , 'Free McGee,' by 'Guided Ordnance,' by Featuring listener submission: 'Between us Snowmen' by . Visit us on on , and send us a story on Created by Tom McNally, featuring Amelia Armande, Kevin Drain and Ali B. Theme tune is by Story music is by , released under a featuring: Track art by Tom...
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s04e02 - Receipts
100 Words of Astounding Beauty
A flash-fiction podcast where a handful of writers create an original story with a limited wordcount in a limited amount of time. In this episode we drink from the church font and abruptly ascend. The stories are: 'Unrecognised Item in the Bagging Area,' by 'Calving the Meat,' by , 'Deletion Druid Issue 1,' by 'On the Verge,' by 'Shop Floor of Horrors,' by Featuring listener submission: 'The Feast' by . Visit us on on , and send us a story on Created by Tom McNally, featuring Amelia Armande, Joshua Crisp, Fran Bushe and Robert McCloskey. Theme tune is by Story music is by ,...
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s04e01 - Cape Fur Seal
100 Words of Astounding Beauty
A flash-fiction podcast where a handful of writers create an original story with a limited wordcount in a limited amount of time. In this episode we wish a happy birthday to Beowulf as we snork at the trough of words. The stories are: 'Cuddle Clone - Build Your Own,' by 'Zoo Kept,' by , 'The Voyage of USCSS The Sorcerer’s Brain,' by 'The Labours of Pigboy,' by Ella Brasington, 'The Queen of Infinite Growth,' by Featuring listener submission: 'Coming Tomorrow' by . Visit us on on , and send us a story on Created by Tom McNally, featuring Amelia Armande, Joshua Crisp, Paul Davies and...
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s03e10 - Sequels III
100 Words of Astounding Beauty
A flash-fiction podcast where a handful of writers create an original story with a limited wordcount in a limited amount of time. In this episode we put a hat on a hat and write sequels to each other's stories. The stories are: 'Changes' by , a sequel to ' by Joshua Crisp. 'Breathless' by , an homage to '' by Paul Davies. 'And Her Decree' by a sequel to '' by Ella Brasington. 'Amazon Cinematic Universe Episode Two: Echoes Rising' by Ella Brasington, a sequel to by Tom McNally. 'The Moebius Marble Marvel of Monkwearmouth Glassworks' by , a sequel to 'Marble...
info_outline A flash-fiction podcast where a handful of writers create an original story with a limited wordcount in a limited amount of time. In this episode we turn around and around, clinging to each other for stability.
The stories are:
'Marble Run' by Amelia Armande
'Fill it up, Derek!' by Joshua Crisp
'Green Collar' by Peter Gardiner
'Superpower' by Nóra Blascsók
'The Property Cycle' by Tom McNally,
Featuring listener submissions:
'Experiencing This State' by Christopher T. Dabrowski.
Visit us on our website, on Instagram, and send us a story on story@100wordsofastoundingbeauty.com
Created by Tom McNally, featuring Amelia Armande, Joshua Crisp, Peter Gardiner and Nóra Blascsók.
Transcript and all story iterations are available here.
Theme tune is Music For Jellyfish by Bell Lungs.
Story music is by John Bartmann, featuring:
Track art by Tom McNally.