The eighteenth edition of the Book Slam podcast is a bumper episode featuring David Simon, creator of 'The Wire', reading from 'Homicide' and, later, discussing his work, Booker-shortlisted novelist, Steve Toltz, talking about 'A Fraction Of The Whole', poetry from Zena Edwards, wisdom from Yasmin Alibhai-Brown and live music from Bana Etike and hip hop ingenue, Speech Debelle.

Podcast seventeen from Book Slam is a 'real rock 'n' rolla' ... whatever the hell that means. It features John Niven reading from 'Kill Your Friends', 'cover poetry' from Dockers MC, the estimable accidental popstar Scroobius Pip, aspirational auteur, Tim Clare, and drum 'n' folk from intranational newcomers The Safires. Hosted by Patrick and Elliott.

The sixteenth Book Slam podcast is a bumper edition featuring the inimitable Hanif Kureishi, Nick Laird discussing 'Glover's Mistake', poetry from Gemma Weekes, microdrama from Craig Taylor, and live music from Delta Maid and Bridgette Amofah. Hosted with typically disingenuous bonhomie by Patrick and Elliott.

This Book Slam podcast includes interviews with Joe Dunthorne and Chris Killen, plus Ross Raisin reading from 'God's Own Country' (Penguin) and Richard Milward reading from 'Ten Storey Love Song' (Faber). There's also quirky comedy from Ginger and Black and the usual tomfoolery and geograhical uncertainty from Patrick and Elliott.

The Book Slam podcast includes interviews and performances from the event, this month including 'Peep Show' writers, Sam Bain and Jesse Armstrong, Roger Robinson and Malika Booker. Plus an interview with Vesna Maric, author of the exceptional memoir, 'Bluebird', and a review of Joe Dunthorne's 'Submarine' by Book Slam listener, Claire O'Brien. Patrick takes charge, Elliott takes the mick, both support the Apples and Snakes ground-breaking 'TwoFive' release.

This Book Slam podcast includes the usual highlights from the monthly event. Guests include comedian and activist, Mark Thomas, reading from his new book 'Belching Out The Devil', the poetry of Lemn Sissay, and music from Lail Arad.  Plus Hazel Marshall's review of 'The Believers' by Zoe Heller. Patrick hosts and Elliott talks more than is necessary.

This episode of the Sony Award-winning podcast comes, surprisingly, from Clapham. It features Andrew Miller talking about and reading from his new novel, 'One Morning Like A Bird', poetry from Ben Mellor and music from Zena Edwards. Patrick and Elliott, meanwhile, contemplate their potential social mobility.

This episode of the Sony Award-winning podcast features an interview with Chris Cleave, author of the criticially-acclaimed novel, 'The Other Hand', plus all the readings, performances and interviews from the monthly Book Slam event; including Bernardine Evaristo, AL Kennedy and Mpho. Also, a review of Louise Dean’s ‘The Idea Of Love’ by Darren Lee and the usual idle blah from hosts Patrick and Elliott.

The Sony Award-winning Book Slam podcast features readings, performances and interviews with authors, poets and musicians, including highlights of the monthly event at No. 12 Acklam Road, in Ladbroke Grove, West London. This  episode includes James Frey reading from his first novel, 'Bright Shiny Morning', and bestselling US crime writer, Don Winslow, discussing his latest novel, 'The Dawn Patrol'. Plus poetry from the amazing Byron Vincent and live music from Bryn Christopher. Hosted by Patrick and Elliott Jack.

This episode of the Sony Award-winning podcast comes live from the Book Slam barbecue at 93 Feet East on Brick Lane in East London. Curated by Irvine Welsh, it features performances and interviews with Irvine himself, Adam Buxton (of 'Adam and Joe'), the mighty Alabama 3 and the incomparable Sophie Woolley. Plus the usual stuff and nonsense from hosts Patrick and Elliott.