Gari Sullivan Podcasts

The Dog's Dinner

A very short story about a lucky dog and an unlucky old woman 

The Silent Clock

A mysterious man in a long, dark coat and bowler hat. He walks amongt us all carrying a portmanteau bag. Why?

The Getaway

A very short story about a getaway. It's ideal as a short exercise in learning/teaching parts of a car in English. 

The re-Awakening

Sir Gregory, a very rich and successful businessman, wakes one morning to find nature all around him. He decides to go exploring. Doing so, he steps out of character and into an environment he had long forgotten.
Written by Gari Sullivan,
Music 'Nostalgia' by Ricardo Alverez. 

Extract of Loser's Pontoon by Gari Sullivan

Lyndon Howell is a 15 year old violent thug and something of an urban author. After a further appearance in court, he is assigned to Sheila, a novice probation office, who has to help him live a life away from crime and violence.
Sheila is a friend of Michael, a quiet gay English teacher. She decideds to put the two together, in the hope that Michael, as an English teacher, can encourage Lyndon to focus on writing.
The two men form a friendship that supports and helps them both understand themselves.
You can buy a copy of Loser's Pontoon from Amazon

Don't Panic!

There is a lot of parental demand in the UK for Facebook to put a panic button on its website, in the belief that it will keep children safe. This podcast is an argument AGAINST the panic button, and why its existence will make children less safe than not having it.

Berlin Wall Remembered

Twenty years ago, the Berlin Wall came down. This podcast is about my feelings of the event at the time and the feelings I have about the wall now.

The Most Important Word or Expression in the World.

Outside a cafe in Marrakech, a friend and I found ourselves discussing the most important word or expression in any language. One that you should learn above all others, if you are a traveller. Find out what that is here!