James Hudson
The Stinging Fly Podcast
On this month’s episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by James Hudson to read from and discuss his story ‘Dog Story’, published in the Summer 2025 issue of The Stinging Fly Issue 52 Volume Two. James Hudson is a writer, editor and programmer from Dublin. His writing is published with Southword Editions, The Stinging Fly, The Liminal Review, … Continue reading “James Hudson”
Tenaya Steed
The Stinging Fly Podcast
On this month’s episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by Tenaya Steed to read from and discuss his story ‘Water Lilies’, published in the Summer 2025 issue of The Stinging Fly Issue 52 Volume Two. Tenaya Steed is a writer and artist. Her stories have been published in The Stinging Fly and won the Michael McLaverty Award and The Stinging … Continue reading “Tenaya Steed”
Paula Garcia Dias & James Young
The Stinging Fly Podcast
On this month’s episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by Paula Dias Garcia and James Young to read from and discuss their stories featured in the Winter 2024-25 issue of The Stinging Fly Issue 51 Volume Two. Paula’s story, ‘The Woods’ can be found on page 193, and James’ story, ‘Long Term Parking’, can be found on … Continue reading “Paula Garcia Dias & James Young”
Tim MacGabhann
The Stinging Fly Podcast
On this month’s episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by Tim MacGabhann to read from and discuss his story ‘Pit’, published in the Winter 2024-25 issue of The Stinging Fly Issue 51 Volume Two. Tim MacGabhann is the author of the novels Call Him Mine and How to Be Nowhere, the long poem, ‘Rory Gallagher —Live!— at the Hotel’ of the Dead … Continue reading “Tim MacGabhann”
Darragh McCausland & Nicole Morris
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{Note: It’s almost 8 years since we started our podcast and this is our 55th episode. Up to now, the series has focused on the wealth of material contained in the magazine’s back catalogue and our guests have been asked to select and read a story or essay from the archive. Starting this month, we … Continue reading “Darragh McCausland & Nicole Morris”
Oisin Fagan Reads Mariana Enriquez
The Stinging Fly Podcast
On this month’s episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by writer Oisín Fagan to read and discuss Mariana Enriquez’s story, ‘Back When We Talked to the Dead’, translated from the Spanish by Megan McDowell, originally published as in The Stinging Fly Issue 35, Volume 2: Winter 2019/20. Oisín Fagan is the author of Hostages, and Nobber, which was longlisted … Continue reading “Oisin Fagan Reads Mariana Enriquez”
Mary O'Donoghue Reads Colm O'Shea
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On this month’s episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by writer Mary O’Donoghue to read and discuss Colm O’Shea’s story, ‘Feeling Gravity’s Pull’, originally published as part of the Online Fiction series on The Stinging Fly website in October 2023. Mary O’Donoghue is the author of The Hour After Happy Hour (Stinging Fly Press, 2023). Her short stories … Continue reading “Mary O'Donoghue Reads Colm O'Shea”
Colin Walsh Reads Clara Kumagai
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On this month’s episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by writer Colin Walsh to read and discuss Clara Kumagai’s story, ‘Real Boys’, originally published in Issue 35, Volume 2: Winter 2016 – Fear & Fantasy. Colin Walsh‘s first novel, Kala, was published in 2023. A number one international bestseller, Kala won the Irish Book Award for Newcomer of the … Continue reading “Colin Walsh Reads Clara Kumagai”
Rebecca Ivory Reads Eamon McGuinness
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On this month’s episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by writer Rebecca Ivory to read and discuss Eamon McGuinness’s story, ‘Viewpoint’, originally published in Issue 38, Volume 2: Summer 2018 of The Stinging Fly. Rebecca Ivory is a writer based in Dublin. Her short fiction has appeared in The Stinging Fly, Banshee, The Tangerine and Fallow Media. In 2020, she was awarded a … Continue reading “Rebecca Ivory Reads Eamon McGuinness”
Roisin Kiberd Reads John Patrick McHugh
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On this month’s episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by writer Roisin Kiberd to read and discuss John Patrick McHugh’s essay, ‘Name Your Character’, originally published in Issue 44/Volume 2: Summer 2021 of The Stinging Fly. Róisín Kiberd has written essays and features for the The Stinging Fly, The Dublin Review, Winter Papers, The White Review, The Guardian and Vice, among other places. Her first … Continue reading “Roisin Kiberd Reads John Patrick McHugh”