UnReality

Jenny and her sister Beth get the giggles. Even when it's not a laughing matter.The Giggles was produced by Jenny Davies with support from Talia Augustidis. UnReality is created by Talia Augustidis and powered by Transmission Roundhouse.Artwork by Ariana Martinez.

Talia speaks to her Dad about some of the hard truths and softer lies behind her first ever stand-up comedy routine.UnReality is created by Talia Augustidis and powered by Transmission Roundhouse.Artwork by Ariana Martinez.

In this episode, a collection of shorter stories around truths, lies, fact, fiction and the unknown... Talia presents stories old and new from different makers, including herself.UnReality is created by Talia Augustidis and powered by Transmission Roundhouse.Special thanks to Savannah Spatafora, Emma Lehman, Kristina Loring and Jay Allison for sharing their work.Artwork by Ariana Martinez.

Where does the truth lie in songwriting?In this episode, Talia speaks to singer and songwriter Ella Bleakley (BE) about the fact and fiction behind her music. They discuss the privacy, poetry, and occasional straight up lies within BE's lyrics.UnReality is created by Talia Augustidis and powered by Transmission Roundhouse.Special thanks to BE. You can find her at @creating_be on Instagram, and her music here: https://itsbe.komi.io/.Artwork by Ariana Martinez.

In this episode, Talia gets intimate with a classic. A book for the ages... of 18+.UnReality is created by Talia Augustidis and powered by Transmission Roundhouse.Special thanks to Marnie Duke, Tom Bett, Sara McCrea and Ann Cory. The book reading was by the brilliant Suzie McCarthy.Artwork by Ariana Martinez.

How can tarot cards help you let go when you're being let go?In this case, the answer lies in a CEO, a lost soul and a pack of picture cards.UnReality was created by Talia Augustidis and powered by Transmission Roundhouse. Special thanks to Renay Richardson and Eleanor Bamber for the tarot reading, and to Tom Bett and Marnie Duke from The Roundhouse for their support.Artwork by Ariana Martinez.

The first episode of UnReality Season 2 drops on 15th January but in the meantime we want to introduce you to a couple of other independent shows we think you’ll love. Up next… Imaginary Advice.Imaginary Advice is an anthology of audio-fiction experiments by playwright Ross Sutherland.You can listen to more Imaginary advice here: https://www.imaginaryadvice.com/You can sign up to Ross’s patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/join/rossgsutherland 

The first episode of UnReality Season 2 will be dropping on 15th January, in the meantime we want to introduce you to a couple of shows that we think you’ll love. Starting with Little Devils by Jasmin Bauomy.It’s a show that takes a look at the things that often remain unseen. The flaws, the struggles, the mistakes and the beliefs that haunt each one of us. Or, as Jasmin calls them, our personalised “little devils”.In this episode, Ray Christian tells the story of a “revenge prank” gone wrong. Introducing “Little Devils: Gone Too Far.”Little Devils is a TRZ Media Original and an independent production. It was created by Jasmin Bauomy with sound design from Marta Medvešek and music by Phoebe McIndoe and Nicolas Teubal.

After an award-winning first season, Unreality is back!Talia Augustidis presents short stories exploring truth, lies, facts, fiction and the unknown.  In Season 1 we covered the subconscious, the rainforest and the North Pole, but this season we'll be finding the unreal in the everyday… inside comedy clubs, smutty novels and HR meetings.The podcast is hosted and produced by Talia Augustidis and powered by Transmission Roundhouse, with support from Marnie Duke and Tom Bett.Artwork by Ariana Martinez.

What happens when an unbelievable truth is swept away by imagination? An author is inspired by a real life event, and creates a world of his own. UnReality was created by Talia Augustidis and powered by Transmission Roundhouse. The executive producer for this episode was Suzie McCarthy. Special thanks to Amber Owen and Michael Morpurgo.Artwork by Ariana Martinez.

What happens when memory is patched with imagination? Two sisters rifle through an old exercise book. And in discovering forgotten memories, they create some new ones. UnReality was created by Talia Augustidis and powered by Transmission Roundhouse. The executive producer for this episode was Nina Garthwaite. Special thanks to Thea and Dimitri Augustidis, Amanda Knight Surie and Roger McGough. Artwork by Ariana Martinez.

How can one of the biggest acts of collective imagination cooperate with the logic of a machine?In this episode, one kind man and an imperfect coding system work together to create Christmas magic. UnReality was created by Talia Augustidis and powered by Transmission Roundhouse. Special thanks to Alan Kerr. The elves were voiced by Suzie McCarthy and Jacqueline Levitan. 

What happens when a real life relationship gets carried away by dreams? In this episode, Talia gets a glimpse into her boyfriend’s dream world, only to find out she’s not invited. UnReality was created by Talia Augustidis and powered by Transmission Roundhouse. Special thanks to Suzie McCarthy, Jules Bradley, Zo Bailley.

What happens when fact and fiction collide?