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It's the grand finale for our trio of Christmas episodes! Expect the unexpected as the mastermind behind the law firm's Secret Santa is revealed. Thanks for listening and to all a Merry Christmas!

Ho ho ho! The mystery continues to unfold in part 2 of the 3 part Christmas Special. Get ready for more egg nog, more presents and more new characters than any of us can count. Catch up on part 1 now if you haven't already and stay tuned for the finale next Sunday!!

What would the holiday season be without a Blurb Christmas Special? This December we are giving you a three part advent calendar of a story, all improvised by your favourite hosts Sara, Greg and Adrian. In part one we set the scene, a remote mountain lodge where an office Christmas party takes an unexpected turn.

It's that time of year! Festive lights, tinsel, Santa and The Blurb Christmas Special! Sadie, a golden voiced Wetherspoons cleaner, and Max, a scandal-prone rich boy, put their differences aside to compete together in a festive themed music reality show. Creative harmonies, deep analogies and a healthy dose of toilet humour in the final episode of 2022, based on the blurb from the book "All I Want For Christmas Is You" by Maggie Knox.

As Netflix has just premiered the film version of "Luckiest Girl Alive", we thought we would take this opportunity to remind you of the alternative storyline we came up with back in 2020. Please enjoy the re-release of one of our most popular episodes to date, based on the book "Luckiest Girl Alive" by Jessica Knoll.

It's the last episode of Season 3! We are going all out with a sci-fi space adventure featuring dinosaurs and flammable ants. Will ex-military operative Ursula manage to colonise a new planet while facing resistance from both the wildlife in the new world and a rogue bio physicist? Only one way to find out. Listen to this week's episode based on the blurb from the book "Weaponized" by Neal Asher.

Thank you everyone for listening to us these 3 seasons. We have loved every minute of recording these 48 episodes. Please keep your eyes open for our live shows. All dates will be posted on our socials (links below.) We love you!

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The American South, 1815. Can an aching ass be the start of a beautiful friendship? Three men of varying sizes are on the run from the law, heading to San Francisco. A casino king, magical powers and plenty of butt cream in this week's episode based on the blurb from the book "My Name Is Yip" by Paddy Crewe.

All aboard! Find out what happens when a 1930s night club singer gets thrown into the deep end by a vengeful murderer onboard a cruise liner headed to America. We'll give you deaths, deceit, sliced beef and much much more in this week's thrilling episode based on the blurb from the book "Miss Aldridge Regrets" by Louise Hare.

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Detective Grant takes on a murder case leading him from the London Silver Vaults to the London Zoo. It's a race against the clock to solve the crime before his wife gives birth to twins and names them after reality tv stars. Precious metals, dealings in the corridors of power, and a bag of bananas. All in this week's episode based on the blurb from the book "Amongst Our Weapons" by Ben Aaronovich. 

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This week's blurb comes from a book based on a true story. Our story is very loosely based on that blurb. So if you think you already know all about John Darwin and his wife.. and the canoe, you haven't heard our version of events. And once you've heard it, you can't unhear it. Things get dark, but not before they get incredibly bright! The lines between fact and fiction become very blurry indeed in this week's episode based on the book The Thief, His Wife And The Canoe by David Leigh and Tony Hutchinson.

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A fintech start up with a clueless and power hungry sugar addict at the helm runs into trouble when light entertainment journalist/social media influencer Alia uncovers what's really going on behind closed doors. Can her Instagram help save the world from a financial crisis? Or will that be all she wrote.. This week's improvised story is based on the blurb from the book "Run And Hide" by Pankaj Mishra. 

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Mind the age gap! This week we venture deep into the generational divide. Two assassins go head to head in a mission that could have dire consequences for one of them. Old school meets new tech in a story that somehow also incorporates Jessica Rabbit and Batman. How do we do it? The way we always do, flying by the seat of our pants! This episode is inspired by the blurb from the book "The Old Woman With The Knife" by Gu Byeong-mo. Have a book you'd like us to reinvent? We would love to hear from you! Email us on theblurbpod@gmail.com, DM us on @theblurbofficial on instagram or tweet us at @theblurbpod.

Pack your thermals, listeners - we are heading to the north of Sweden! Detective Hanna Wester needs to solve a gruesome murder with the odds stacked against her in the shape of lazy colleagues, corrupt Finnish cops and a very busy commute. If you want a master class in how the police crack a complicated case you should probably look elsewhere. We are just making shit up as we go along. As usual. This week's episode is based on the blurb from the book "Cry Wolf" by Hans Rosenfeldt. If you have a book you'd like to hear us reinvent, or just want to say hello, we'd love to hear from you! Email: theblurbpod@gmail.com. Find out more: www.theblurbofficial.com. Twitter: @TheBlurbPod. Instagram: @theblurbofficial. Every other link under the sun: www.linktr.ee/theblurb

Leah comes back from her latest submarine mission, acting a little ..different. What happened down there in the deep? Can her wife Miri help her back to her old self before it's too late? Swedish voodoo, violent rage and pints of Sir Ian McKellen - all in this week's episode based on the blurb from the book "Our Wives Under The Sea" by Julia Armfield. Have a book you'd like to hear us reinvent, or want to say hello, we'd love to hear from you - theblurbpod@gmail.com Find out more www.theblurbofficial.com And everything else www.linktr.ee/theblurb Twitter @TheBlurbPod Instagram @TheBlurbOfficial

We are back! Season 3 kicks off with a brand new made up story. Murders, donuts and the best named cop duo since Tango & Cash. Based on the blurb from the book “The Midnight Lock” by Jeffery Deaver. Have a book you'd like to hear us reinvent, or want to say hello, we'd love to hear from you - theblurbpod@gmail.com Find out more www.theblurbofficial.com And everything else www.linktr.ee/theblurb Twitter @TheBlurbPod Instagram TheBlurbOfficial

We are back! More made up stories are coming your way very soon. The first episode of Season 3 will be out Wednesday March 23rd!

It's the Season 2 Finale! And we are going out in style. A writer arrives in Hollywood to oversee the filming of his novel but discovers he is merely a pawn in what appears to be a very dangerous game. We’re giving you a peek behind the curtain at the business of show this week and it turns out  - it’s a bit of a car crash. Amongst many other things.. Our final episode of Season 2 is based on the blurb from the book “Something New Under The Sun” by Alexandra Kleeman

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A bored London A&E doctor is looking for a change of gears and joins an Antarctic research team for an initial six month stint. The researchers are on a quest for a cure of one of the worlds most deadliest diseases and they must be ready to lay everything on the line if they're to survive.

All this and much much more in this week's improvised story inspired by the blurb from the book, The Dark by Emma Haughton.

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When Felix finds himself alone in a room with a dead body, his fight or flight response kicks in and with his priors - makes a run for it. Suddenly finding himself banged up, with a lawyer who's never won a case and a determined prosecution, only Felix's flatmates can save him from a life behind bars. All this and much much more in this week's improvised story inspired by the blurb from the book, Exit by Belinda Bauer.

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When Pru suddenly finds herself alone after 25 years of marriage, she accidentally embarks on a new and exciting chapter of her life. She meets new people and builds new friendships but when she crashes the wrong funeral all her worlds collide. All this and much much more in this week's improvised story inspired by the blurb from the book from The Black Dress by Deborah Moggach. Have a book you'd like to hear us reinvent, or want to say hello, we'd love to hear from you - theblurbpod@gmail.com All socials and ways to listen www.linktr.ee/theblurb Twitter @TheBlurbPod Instagram TheBlurbOfficial

Archaeology student, Chione, arrives in Egypt after discovering her reoccurring dream is directly linked to an exploration being undertaken. However once in Egypt and working alongside her ex-boyfriend strong things begin to occur. Time travel, adventure and much much more in this week's improvised story inspired by the blurb from the book The Ka, by Mary Deal.

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Three lifelong friends take on a project so big it could destroy the world. Now with time not on their side they must see through the bounty on offer to take back their town and save the world. There's peg legs, laser beams and much much more in this week's improvised story inspired by the blurb from the book from Godspeed by Nikolas Butler.

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Two brothers desperate to keep their organic vegetable restaurant open, must find the source of their mysterious mushrooms which have been a success before they run out. With time not on their side they'll do anything to keep the good reviews coming in. All this and much much more in this week's improvised story inspired by the blurb from the book The Delicacy, by James Albon. Have a book you'd like to hear us reinvent, or want to say hello, we'd love to hear from you - theblurbpod@gmail.com All socials and ways to listen www.linktr.ee/theblurb Twitter @TheBlurbPod Instagram TheBlurbOfficial

After the death of Normans best friend and comedy partner, he tries to live out his friend's dying wish - to meet his own father. Along with Norman's  mother Sadie, they track down the possible suitors and set out on a road trip, going door to door to meet Norman's possible father. All this and much much more in this week's improvised story inspired by the blurb from the book The Funny Thing About Norman Foreman by Julietta Henderson. Have a book you'd like to hear us reinvent, or want to say hello, we'd love to hear from you - theblurbpod@gmail.com All socials and ways to listen www.linktr.ee/theblurb Twitter @TheBlurbPod Instagram TheBlurbOfficial

Throwing away a chain letter is never a good idea as The Baby Sitters Club find out. As bad luck descends upon them all, the gang must find a way to break the curse before it wreaks havoc on everything they touch. All this and much much more in this weeks improvised story inspired by the blurb from the book from The Baby Sitters Club collection - Mary Anne's Bad Luck Mystery, by Ann M. Martin. Have a book you'd like to hear us reinvent, or want to say hello, we'd love to hear from you - theblurbpod@gmail.com All socials and ways to listen www.linktr.ee/theblurb Twitter @TheBlurbPod Instagram TheBlurbOfficial

When a descendant of a renowned wizardry family fails the initiation trial, her ghostly great relative gives her a second chance, one that comes with
love, death and great repercussions for her entire family if she fails again. All this and much much more in this weeks improvised story inspired by the blurb from the book, Blood Like Magic, by Liselle Sambury.

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An unexpected family reunion at a crumbling chateau where long forgotten secrets are exposed. Setting off a chain reaction of death, Home Alone style capers and large blood diamond smuggling. All this and more in this weeks improvised story inspired by the blurb from the book, The Snakes, by Sadie Jones.

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Season 2 is underway - get ready for more unfiltered, unscripted comedy all inspired from the blurb of a book we've never read...buckle up! When a veterinarian finds out who her real father is, people start to die and there is only one way she can stop him...her high school crush, now an investigative reporter. He returns to town to cover the story, then things really heat up...all this and much much more in this weeks improvised story inspired by the blurb from the book, Whispers and Lies, by Diane Pershing. Have a book you'd like to hear us reinvent, or want to say hello, we'd love to hear from you - theblurbpod@gmail.com All socials and ways to listen www.linktr.ee/theblurb Twitter @TheBlurbPod Instagram TheBlurbOfficial

We are back with more of the made up stories you have come to know (and love?) us for. All new episodes as Season 2 kicks off on Wednesday June 23rd.

This is it, the season one finale and what a way to wrap it up with a spooktacular adventure! There's only one way a baseball prodigy can make the big leagues living in a haunted house in the middle of a recession - a seance. But what happens when you ask a ghost to leave? Family issues, therapy, tinned bread, all this and much much more in this weeks improvised story inspired by the blurb from the book, "Girl In The Walls" by A. J. Gnuse. Have a book you'd like to hear us reinvent, or want to get in touch? theblurbpod@gmail.com All socials and various ways to listen www.linktr.ee/theblurb Twitter @TheBlurbPod Instagram @TheBlurbOfficial

This week is the stunning conclusion to the two part supernatural comedy episode! If you haven't already, please go back and listen to Part 1 first - otherwise this will make less sense than normal.

Last week you were left on a cliffhanger, detectives Montacelli and Ferrari requested Jamie and his superhuman powers to help solve a big case in New York City. This week there's death, meatballs, ice picks and more in this week's improvised story inspired by the blurb from the book 'Later' by Stephen King.

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This week we have part one of a two part extravaganza! Jamie and his mother have just moved to another new town, with Jamies superhuman abilities they standout wherever they go, but can he finally put his powers to good use? A boy who knows and sees what other can't, a murder solving club looking to piece together unexplained crimes and more in this week's improvised story inspired by the blurb from the book 'Later' by Stephen King. Have a book you'd like to hear us reinvent, or want to get in touch? theblurbpod@gmail.com 

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A rag-tag group band together to bring down one of the largest e-commerce websites the world has ever seen, but how can they bypass the enormous amounts of cyber security? Doughnuts. A disgruntled employee, a fearless warrior determined to bring humanity closer again, and more in this week's improvised story inspired by the blurb from the book 'The Every' by Dave Eggers (preorder now!) Have a book you'd like to hear us reinvent, or want to get in touch? theblurbpod@gmail.com Keep up to date with everything The Blurb Instagram @TheBlurbOfficial Twitter @TheBlurbPod

A teenage girl goes to live with her Grandmother after her mother passes away however what she's not prepared for is everything that comes with having a world famous artist for a Grandmother.
A money hungry assistant, stolen zoo animals and more in this week's improvised story inspired by the blurb from the book 'The House Uptown' by Melissa Ginsburg.

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The city of London finds itself gripped in terror with a copycat killer on the loose. The police need all the help they can get to catch him - even from the man he is copying.
A renegade cop, a heartbreaking work lunch, suspicious Swedes and a convicted murderer with a taste for the finer things in life. Will they catch the killer before he 'jigsaws' again, all this and more in this week's improvised story inspired by the blurb from the book 'The Jigsaw Man' by Nadine Matheson.

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It's 1945. In the midst of a battle to save a species from extinction, two countries race to capture the world's smartest rocket scientist. There's only one problem - the person they've trusted with the job has a different plan...Houston, we have a problem in this week's improvised story inspired by the book, 'A History of What Comes Next' by Sylvain Neuvel. Have a book you'd like to hear us reinvent, or want to get in touch? theblurbpod@gmail.com Keep up to date with everything The Blurb: Instagram @TheBlurbOfficial Twitter @TheBlurbPod

Those famous books everyone's supposed to have read? Don't worry, you're not the only dumdum pretending you actually have. We're exposing our sizeable literary knowledge gaps in this weeks "Classic Blurb" instalment. We take on the celebrated classic Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë, thanks to Mr Luke Brown for the recommendation. None of us have read it, but we're making up for it in style by creating our own, probably fairly similar, story. It's all about a cigarette empire, right? Have a book you'd like to hear us reinvent, or want to get in touch? theblurbpod@gmail.com Keep up to date with everything The Blurb: Instagram @TheBlurbOfficial Twitter @TheBlurbPod

Three strangers board a 99 ft super yacht to cross the Bass Strait, what follows next is a dangerous adventure - nautical style. Batten down the hatches for this week's improvised story inspired by the book, "Cinderella and the Billionaire" by Marion Lennox. Have a book you'd like to hear us reinvent, or want to get in touch? theblurbpod@gmail.com Keep up to date with everything The Blurb: Instagram @TheBlurbOfficial Twitter @TheBlurbPod

A man whose life is as fast as his Ferrari, with more money, girls and cocaine than a small country has to offer. Some would say this is the ultimate lifestyle, while others are still looking for more. Get ready for a rollercoaster of mental power adventures in this week's improvised story inspired by the book, "The Man Who Wanted To Be Happy" by Laurent Gounelle.

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This week is a special Q&A Episode to answer the questions we had been getting about ourselves and the podcast. So listen up to hear all the things you never wanted to know, and more - this week on The Blurb!

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A family struggling to escape their past - and to locate their second favourite son - in this week's murder mystery episode. Old high school frenemies, expats emos and a prison BnB, get ready for some real twists and turns in an improvised story inspired by the blurb of the book "The Survivors" by Jane Harper.

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A plague is ripping through the town killing everyone in its path, a local man trialing his homemade a vaccine from cow spinal fluid, so how can one young Monk catch a break from cleaning toilets to help save the world?
This weeks improvised story was inspired by the blurb from the book, Hurdy Gurdy by Christopher P Wilson

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Those famous books everyone's supposed to have read? Don't worry, you're not the only dumdum pretending you actually have. We're exposing our sizable literary knowlege gaps this week in our first instalment of "Classic Blurb" episodes. Hear us take on the celebrated classic Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë. None of us have read it, but we're making up for it in style by creating our own, probably fairly similar, story. It's all about a candy empire, right?

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An ice cream turf war erupts as two step brothers compete for one towns business and when the weather heats up so does the competition.  Will they put things behind them and take over the towns ice cream supply together, or will one find a banana up their ice cream vans exhaust pipe? All these questions answered and more in this weeks episode of The Blurb.
This weeks improvised story was inspired by the blurb from the book, Flake by Matthew Dooley.  

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We're kicking off the new year with another banging murder mystery. In this week's thrilling episode two school girls' hunt for a killer sees them answering some big questions. What is 3+6? Can siblings be unrelated? And just what is wrong with the internet? Based on the blurb of the book Murder Most Unladylike by Robin Stevens.

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The last episode of 2020 and of course our recording equipment decided to go bananas! Apologies for the poor sound quality this week, we do hope you bear with us. All in all a small price to pay for a riveting thriller that lay ahead, featuring a detective on skis, a case cracking nurse and donuts as decoys. Blurb from the book Miss Pinkerton by Mary Roberts Rinehart. If you have a favourite book you'd like to hear us take on, please email us at; theblurbpod@gmail.com Keep up to date with all thing The Blurb  Instagram: @TheBlurbOfficial Twitter: @TheBlurbPod

It's Christmas! A little Scottish hotel is in big need of a Christmas miracle, will they get it in time to save the holiday for the whole town? Find out on this very special Christmas episode of The Blurb. Inspired by the blurb from the book, Christmas at the Island Hotel by Jenny Colgan.

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In a classic tale of boy buys robot, robot meets girl, this week's episode brings you a whirlwind love triangle in the futuristic age of androids. Who ends up with who, or indeed what? And why? Secrets are unearthed and male celebrities ranked by their looks in this improvised story inspired by the blurb from the book, Machines Like Me by Ian McEwan.

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A gorgeous gold digger, three amorous men and a matchmaking musical wunderkind - all in the same haunted Victorian mansion. Get ready for unexpected twists and turns in this week's spooky episode of love, loss and Beatles covers. Based on the blurb from the book 'The Daughters of Music' by Susannah Lawrence.

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A vengeful history teacher, a blue blood family and a wedding that's about to take an unexpected turn. This week on The Blurb, we find out the lengths that one woman, a multi award winning fashion magazine editor,  and her dodgy uncle, will go to to keep a shocking secret. Based on the blurb from the book "Luckiest Girl Alive" by Jessica Knoll.

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