Writer GARY PANTON gives us the five tracks he will meet in Hell!

Gary tells us all about his Laugh Out Loud award nominated children's book series, the Notwitches. We also get to hear about writing for Bluey, Hey Duggee, and the Beano; making the switch from writing for hire to creating your own characters; and Gary puts two tracks in Hell that could get him thrown out of Scotland.

Vote for the Notwitches at the Lollies here: https://shop.scholastic.co.uk/lollies (it's on the 6-8 Shortlist. You can also vote for our former guest Catie Wilkins on the 9-12 shortlist!)

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Actor Jodie McNee gives us the five tracks she will meet in Hell!

We talked to Jodie about the first production of the Broadway musical Fun Home, in which she plays legendary cartoonist Alison Bechdel. We also discussed taking jobs that make you uncomfortable, how an actor knows when something is good or not, fake tan, and whether anyone wants any wine.

This week we have decided to give you, the non-Patreon listeners, the gift of the Patreon content this week. We only do this once a season, and Jodie has some pretty interesting things to say, so we thought we'd let EVERYONE hear them. If you want this sort of extended amusement and wisdom every week then please consider subscribing to the Patreon, or you can still do us a huge favour by tipping us at www.ko-fi.com/hellishpod

Fun Home is currently on at the Royal Exchange, Manchester (if you are reading this in the week the episode goes out). These performances are left:

Tue 28th 18:00

Wed 29th 14:30 & 19:30

Thu 30th 19:30

Fri 31st 19:30

Sat 1st August 14:30 & 19:30

Get your tickets here

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Comedian RACHEL FAIRBURN gives us the five tracks she will meet in Hell!

We are back after four weeks away, and who better to drag you all back to Hell than top comedian Rachel Fairburn? Rachel tells us about her new show, Vexy Beasts, and making the switch between character comedy and stand up. We also talk about working in a library, how Rachel's hit serial killer podcast, All Killa No Filla, increased her confidence as a comedian, and discuss whether Liam Gallagher ever calls his mum after a gig.

Rachel is about to appear at the Edinburgh Festival. She's at the Monkey Barrel from August 6th - 30th, tickets for that are here.

Then, in October and November, she takes Vexy Beasts on a tour of Great Britain. Dates and tickets can be found here.

Watch Rachel in action for free! Rachel's show, Showgirl, is on YouTube

Rachel's short story podcast, Harpurvale, is available here.

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