Laura Shavin
@laurashav.bsky.social
Voiceover, podcaster, writer/performer etc
👩🏻👋🏼 fvo1.com
🏆🎙️ offcutsdrawer.com
repped by Another Tongue (voice) and MMB Creative
👩🏻👋🏼 fvo1.com
🏆🎙️ offcutsdrawer.com
repped by Another Tongue (voice) and MMB Creative
Having problems making a particular decision? Not got a tossable coin to hand? I made this to help you... voracle.base44.app
The VO'racle
Difficult decision? Tricky choice? Meet the VO’racle. Ask any YES/NO question and get your answer from one of 24 mystic cards. Or if you’re an audio producer - 24 voices from one mystic* voice artist ...
voracle.base44.app
November 11, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Having problems making a particular decision? Not got a tossable coin to hand? I made this to help you... voracle.base44.app
Back after a short break. New writing podcast ep out, featuring multi-nom-de-plumed novelist Bernadette Strachan and an acting cast of @emmabclarke.bsky.social Beth Chalmers, Marcus Hutton, Noni Lewis and Shash Hira. offcutsdrawer.com/bernadette-strachan
Bernadette Strachan, Novelist - The 7 Voices of Bernadette
Bernadette, with 28 published novels, shares some of her more outlandish, unexpected writing from projects that never made it... but still led to success.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Back after a short break. New writing podcast ep out, featuring multi-nom-de-plumed novelist Bernadette Strachan and an acting cast of @emmabclarke.bsky.social Beth Chalmers, Marcus Hutton, Noni Lewis and Shash Hira. offcutsdrawer.com/bernadette-strachan
Hmm... this rings a bell... Old Fools podcast with Ian and @quantick.bsky.social - lots of entertaining grumpiness (and mucho swears, be warned) Have a listen why don't you.
Paddington Bear, the Face of Palliative Care (and Assisted Dying).
Paddington studio sues Spitting Image: www.comedy.co.uk/online/news/...
October 6, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Hmm... this rings a bell... Old Fools podcast with Ian and @quantick.bsky.social - lots of entertaining grumpiness (and mucho swears, be warned) Have a listen why don't you.
Google recipes. Find one that looks tasty & has 50+ good reviews. Check ingredients, method & then read reviews: "swapped the salmon for chicken, even better", "lime makes it too sweet, used soy sauce instead" "Replaced tomato with chocolate, makes a tasty dessert".... I mean, what's the point??
October 2, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Google recipes. Find one that looks tasty & has 50+ good reviews. Check ingredients, method & then read reviews: "swapped the salmon for chicken, even better", "lime makes it too sweet, used soy sauce instead" "Replaced tomato with chocolate, makes a tasty dessert".... I mean, what's the point??
See the funny faces! Well, the faces aren't funny but their voices say things that are & this is what the voices look like. There are some very entertaining scripts in this episode by BBC's Ed Reardon. Find out why they went awry and more... Also JUNE WHITFIELD
offcutsdrawer.com/christopher-douglas
offcutsdrawer.com/christopher-douglas
September 29, 2025 at 8:42 AM
See the funny faces! Well, the faces aren't funny but their voices say things that are & this is what the voices look like. There are some very entertaining scripts in this episode by BBC's Ed Reardon. Find out why they went awry and more... Also JUNE WHITFIELD
offcutsdrawer.com/christopher-douglas
offcutsdrawer.com/christopher-douglas
The Way It Is, 4x series on R4, early 00's. Simon Evans was presenter Richard Richard, I was co-prez Lolly Swain + all other F parts (loads) Dave Lamb (Come Dine With Me) & Chris Pavlo played the rest. Writers on here @simonblackwell.bsky.social @jonholmes.bsky.social @dannyrobins.bsky.social + more
September 28, 2025 at 2:43 PM
The Way It Is, 4x series on R4, early 00's. Simon Evans was presenter Richard Richard, I was co-prez Lolly Swain + all other F parts (loads) Dave Lamb (Come Dine With Me) & Chris Pavlo played the rest. Writers on here @simonblackwell.bsky.social @jonholmes.bsky.social @dannyrobins.bsky.social + more
What would you do if the great June Whitfield insisted to you that the Beatles' heyday was during World War II? (No, obvs she's alive in this scenario smartarse) This is what @chdouglas.bsky.social did, very resourceful I thought. Hear the full episode here: offcutsdrawer.com/christopher-douglas
September 24, 2025 at 7:34 PM
What would you do if the great June Whitfield insisted to you that the Beatles' heyday was during World War II? (No, obvs she's alive in this scenario smartarse) This is what @chdouglas.bsky.social did, very resourceful I thought. Hear the full episode here: offcutsdrawer.com/christopher-douglas
This looks fantastic, and what a great idea for a Xmas prez for the discerning coolhunter d'un certain age. Also I really want these designs available as posters, t-shirts and mugs - make it happen Q 🙏
For @ianmartin.bsky.social and the rest of the feisty pensioner sleuths:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/dav...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/dav...
The Lost Films of Hollywood Calendar 2026
The greatest movies never made – brought to life in glorious technicolour
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September 24, 2025 at 7:21 AM
This looks fantastic, and what a great idea for a Xmas prez for the discerning coolhunter d'un certain age. Also I really want these designs available as posters, t-shirts and mugs - make it happen Q 🙏
Fan of Crossroads? Old-time British comedy greats? New-time Radio 4 curmudgeon Ed Reardon? This episode is right up your street. Christopher Douglas shares the comedy scripts the BBC turned down (the fools!) and tales of working with June Whitfield and beyond. offcutsdrawer.com/christopher-douglas
The Fabulous Fails of Comedy Writer Christopher Douglas
The writer & voice of BBC Radio 4's Ed Reardon's Week shares the comedy scripts that missed the mark, got rejected by commissioners or still remain unfinished.
offcutsdrawer.com
September 21, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Fan of Crossroads? Old-time British comedy greats? New-time Radio 4 curmudgeon Ed Reardon? This episode is right up your street. Christopher Douglas shares the comedy scripts the BBC turned down (the fools!) and tales of working with June Whitfield and beyond. offcutsdrawer.com/christopher-douglas
When you give your cartoonist pal an idea for a cartoon, he draws it beautifully, adds an extra gag, it gets published in Private Eye and he gives you a thankyou credit for it...
Now accepting offers for further work as "muse" ❤️👀🤩
Now accepting offers for further work as "muse" ❤️👀🤩
September 17, 2025 at 2:25 PM
When you give your cartoonist pal an idea for a cartoon, he draws it beautifully, adds an extra gag, it gets published in Private Eye and he gives you a thankyou credit for it...
Now accepting offers for further work as "muse" ❤️👀🤩
Now accepting offers for further work as "muse" ❤️👀🤩
I don't just make this stuff up. This is a wee taster of the very real @pierstorday.bsky.social talking about writing for children and for theatre - and in the full ep sharing some lovely and funny stories about all the fails before the success. Ep is right here: offcutsdrawer.com/piers-torday
September 10, 2025 at 11:09 AM
I don't just make this stuff up. This is a wee taster of the very real @pierstorday.bsky.social talking about writing for children and for theatre - and in the full ep sharing some lovely and funny stories about all the fails before the success. Ep is right here: offcutsdrawer.com/piers-torday
Is this for a Marvel character origin story?
September 10, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Is this for a Marvel character origin story?
New podcast ep klaxon! Award-winning children's author & playwright @pierstorday.bsky.social shares the fascinating failures that led to his writing success with clips performed by @joxvox.bsky.social @kennyblyth.bsky.social @helgwyn.bsky.social & David Lane Pusey offcutsdrawer.com/piers-torday
Piers Torday - Children's Novelist & Playwright
Former TV writer Piers Torday shares pieces of his failed writing projects in various genres before becoming an award-winning children's novelist and playwright
offcutsdrawer.com
September 8, 2025 at 9:56 AM
New podcast ep klaxon! Award-winning children's author & playwright @pierstorday.bsky.social shares the fascinating failures that led to his writing success with clips performed by @joxvox.bsky.social @kennyblyth.bsky.social @helgwyn.bsky.social & David Lane Pusey offcutsdrawer.com/piers-torday
Podcast thing. Shout out to the cast: Emma Clarke, Beth Chalmers, Chris Pavlo & Helen Goldwyn, with extra kudos to Ms Clarke for reading a poem that would make my stomach knot if it were me, plus it would have to be at gunpoint (no YOU'RE repressed and uptight, SHUT UP)
offcutsdrawer.com/adele-parks
offcutsdrawer.com/adele-parks
September 3, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Podcast thing. Shout out to the cast: Emma Clarke, Beth Chalmers, Chris Pavlo & Helen Goldwyn, with extra kudos to Ms Clarke for reading a poem that would make my stomach knot if it were me, plus it would have to be at gunpoint (no YOU'RE repressed and uptight, SHUT UP)
offcutsdrawer.com/adele-parks
offcutsdrawer.com/adele-parks
Reposted by Laura Shavin
I mean, full disclosure, me, but he and everyone else did this for Equity minimum just so it could get made. I bloody love him.
www.mixcloud.com/espeee/the-h...
www.mixcloud.com/espeee/the-h...
August 30, 2025 at 3:15 PM
I mean, full disclosure, me, but he and everyone else did this for Equity minimum just so it could get made. I bloody love him.
www.mixcloud.com/espeee/the-h...
www.mixcloud.com/espeee/the-h...
The ultimate challenge. Can you watch this short video right til the end without looking away? My stomach's in knots - the finger in the mouth moment - yeeeeesh. Kudos AG, you've caused me actual physical cringe-pain.
You are exactly where you’re supposed to be right now 💞
August 30, 2025 at 12:27 AM
The ultimate challenge. Can you watch this short video right til the end without looking away? My stomach's in knots - the finger in the mouth moment - yeeeeesh. Kudos AG, you've caused me actual physical cringe-pain.
Reposted by Laura Shavin
fancy forty-five minutes of impeccable sketch comedy? here you go: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
August 25, 2025 at 2:35 PM
fancy forty-five minutes of impeccable sketch comedy? here you go: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Adele Parks MBE joins The Offcuts Drawer! 📚 She’s sold 5m books, been translated into 30+ languages and here she opens up about the writing that never saw print. The drafts, the cuts, the hidden stories, plus some very NSFW (short) poetry. New episode out now. offcutsdrawer.com/adele-parks
Adele Parks: Best-Selling Novelist Shares Her Early Mistakes
Writer & Author Adele Parks shares the writing that never made it to publication, plus some of her earliest story attempts and and some very surprising poetry.
offcutsdrawer.com
August 25, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Adele Parks MBE joins The Offcuts Drawer! 📚 She’s sold 5m books, been translated into 30+ languages and here she opens up about the writing that never saw print. The drafts, the cuts, the hidden stories, plus some very NSFW (short) poetry. New episode out now. offcutsdrawer.com/adele-parks
Thank you. Pedants unite.
"Guardian, Monday briefing: Notting Hill carnival is Europe’s biggest party – but it’s future is in doubt"
I'll tell you who else's future is in doubt - Britain's last sub-editor.
I'll tell you who else's future is in doubt - Britain's last sub-editor.
August 25, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Thank you. Pedants unite.
They SOUND interesting, with all that talk about writing struggles and rejection and failure, but what do they all LOOK LIKE? Well, funny you should ask... offcutsdrawer.com/lucy-v-hay
August 15, 2025 at 10:26 AM
They SOUND interesting, with all that talk about writing struggles and rejection and failure, but what do they all LOOK LIKE? Well, funny you should ask... offcutsdrawer.com/lucy-v-hay
*puts marketing hat on* (it has hashtags on it) New #writing #podcast episode alert! The inspiring #author and #novelist Lucy V Hay, the power behind Bang2Write shares her unfinished and unproduced #writing, what inspired it and where each piece actually led. offcutsdrawer.com/lucy-v-hay
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LUCY V HAY - Author Shares How She Beat The Odds To Success
Novelist, blogger & script editor Lucy V Hay shares her writing that failed before she became a published novelist, and screenplays that have yet to find a home
offcutsdrawer.com
August 11, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Told you, didn't I.
BEST REVIEW EVER.
This is an incredible book. Hilarious, eerie, moving, surreal - such words barely scrape the surface. 33 short stories that you’ll want to immediately binge read. If the White Album was a book, it’d be this!
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August 7, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Told you, didn't I.
Yay! One down...
Big game hunter, 52, gored to death by buffalo he was trying to kill
https://www.newsbeep.com/uk/47828/
6 August 2025, 09:53 | Updated: 6 August 2025, 09:56 Asher Watkins, 52, was on safari last Sunday…
https://www.newsbeep.com/uk/47828/
6 August 2025, 09:53 | Updated: 6 August 2025, 09:56 Asher Watkins, 52, was on safari last Sunday…
Big game hunter, 52, gored to death by buffalo he was trying to kill - United Kingdom News Beep
6 August 2025, 09:53 | Updated: 6 August 2025, 09:56
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August 6, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Yay! One down...
Faces of the funny. Comedy writer @danielmaier.bsky.social (Harry Hill, Charlie Brooker etc) shares the sketches and stories waiting to be snapped up by producers and publishers... and this is what the performers look like. Check out how they sound: offcutsdrawer.com/dan-maier
August 5, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Faces of the funny. Comedy writer @danielmaier.bsky.social (Harry Hill, Charlie Brooker etc) shares the sketches and stories waiting to be snapped up by producers and publishers... and this is what the performers look like. Check out how they sound: offcutsdrawer.com/dan-maier