Book Slam's podcast turns twenty-one and, in return for the key of the door, we've come up with a literary bouillabaise featuring novelistic heavyweights like William Boyd (discussing his new book, 'Ordinary Thunderstorms') and David Vann ('Legend Of A Suicide'), poetic heavyweights like Don Paterson and Roger McGough, and intellectual lightweights like Patrick and Elliott.

We're celebrating Speech Debelle's Mercury Music Prize victory on episode 20 of the Book Slam podcast; plus an interview and reading from Booker-longlisted author of 'Me Cheeta', James Lever, poetry from Inua Ellams and more. Hosted by les idiots savants, Patrick and Elliott.

The nineteenth episode of the Book Slam podcast is one of the best yet, featuring live music from the amazing Lettie, poetry from saucy Salena Godden and the alternative laureate Luke Wright, plus the charming David Nicholls, author of the bestselling 'One Day'. Hosted by Patrick and Elliott. 

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.

4The 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 Toby Litt reading from his latest novel, 'I Play The Drums In A Band Called Okay', and an interview with debut author, Lola Jaye - her novel, 'By The Time Your Read This', is published by Harper in July. There's also some feisty poetry from BBC Slam champion, Kat Francois, and sweet soul music from Andreya Triana. Hosted by Patrick and Elliott Jack.

The 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 Richard Milward reading from his debut novel, 'Apples', extraordinary griot wisdom from El Crisis and the sublime soul of Jamie Woon (pictured). Hosted by Patrick and Kenny Baraka.

The 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, our hero, William Boyd reading from 'The Dream Lover', Jacqueline Walker reading from her remarkable memoir, 'Pilgrim State', and an interview with Toby Litt. There's also poetry from Francesca Beard and music from Zarif. Hosted by Patrick and Elliott.

The 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 Julian Gough reading from 'Jude: Level 1', South African hip hop from Zubz, maverick poet Salena Godden, and new folktronica hero, James Yuill. Hosted by Patrick and Elliott.

The 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 bumper episode includes Will Self reading from and discussing his work, Luke Wright and Joel Stickley asking 'Who Writes This Crap?', and an interview with celebrated young novelist Richard Milward. There is also live music from remarkable choir The Heard and twisted soul sensation Tawiah. Hosted by Patrick and Elliott.

Book Slam's podcast includes readings, performances and interviews from the monthly event at Neighbourhood in West London. This episode includes writer and broadcaster Sarfraz Manzoor, 'Chimurenga Soul' princess, Netsayi, and poet, Polar Bear. Plus, an interview with Gautam Malkani, author of the remarkable 'Londonstani'. Presented by Patrick Neate and Elliott Jack.

Book Slam's podcast includes readings, performances and interviews from the monthly event at Neighbourhood in West London. This episode features Irvine Welsh discussing his new book, 'If You Liked School, You'll Love Work'; writer and actress, Sophie Woolley; Biyi Bandele, author of the remarkable 'Burma Boy'; and the don of UK hip hop, Ty. Hosted by Patrick Neate and Ils (DPS).

Book Slam's first podcast featuring readings and performances from the monthly event at Neighbourhood in West London. This episode features Man Booker Prize-winner, Kiran Desai, Mobo Award-winning renaissance man, Soweto Kinch, and spoken word maverick Zena Edwards. There is also an interview with Costa-shortlisted writer, Neil Griffiths, talking about his latest novel, 'Saving Caravaggio'. Hosted by Patrick Neate and Jacob Sam-La Rose.