Angry Ladies

Angry Ladies

Welcome to Angry Ladies, a podcast of short stories. Come in from the cold and sit by the fire awhile as Laura Borrowdale reads domestic dystopias, messy relationships and vengeful women, and then takes some time to discuss the implications of those with some writer friends.

Episodes

May 9, 2026 59 mins

Laura launched her second collection DEAD ENDS at Little Andromeda in late 2025 with readings of UNDER THE BED, RIPE, and REBECCA'S BABY. 

Featuring voice acting by Dan Bain and Josiah Morgan 

Live music (double bass) by Michael Bell 

Live show operation by James Shera. 


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Tickets to Laura's sessions at Auckland Writers Festival HERE

Buy Laura's first collection Sex, with animals HERE.

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Laura reads her short stories 'Illusions' and 'Funeral Arrangements'. 

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Tickets to Laura's sessions at Auckland Writers Festival HERE

Buy Laura's first collection Sex, with animals HERE.

Buy her second collection Dead Ends HERE.

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Angry Ladies is written and hosted by Laura Borrowdale.

Audio design, composition and production by Dan Bain.

Produced by Noosed Octopus, Theatre, etc in Ōtautahi Christchurch, ...

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November 23, 2025 58 mins

NB: an earlier version of this cut the interview off early due to a file error. This is now the complete episode. 

Laura talks to poet and author Isla Huia.

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Tickets to Laura's sessions at Auckland Writers Festival HERE

Buy Laura's first collection Sex, with animals HERE.

Buy her second collection Dead Ends HERE.

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Angry Ladies is written and hosted by Laura Borrowdale.

Audio design, composition and production by Dan Bain.

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November 15, 2025 17 mins

Laura reads her short story Gods' Gift. 

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Tickets to Laura's sessions at Auckland Writers Festival HERE

Buy Laura's first collection Sex, with animals HERE.

Buy her second collection Dead Ends HERE.

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Angry Ladies is written and hosted by Laura Borrowdale.

Audio design, composition and production by Dan Bain.

Produced by Noosed Octopus, Theatre, etc in Ōtautahi Christchurch, NZ.

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November 8, 2025 19 mins

Laura reads her short story The Swimmer. 

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Tickets to Laura's sessions at Auckland Writers Festival HERE

Buy Laura's first collection Sex, with animals HERE.

Buy her second collection Dead Ends HERE.

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Angry Ladies is written and hosted by Laura Borrowdale.

Audio design, composition and production by Dan Bain.

Produced by Noosed Octopus, Theatre, etc in Ōtautahi Christchurch, NZ.

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November 1, 2025 38 mins

Laura talks to author Michelle Duff. 

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Tickets to Laura's sessions at Auckland Writers Festival HERE

Buy Laura's first collection Sex, with animals HERE.

Buy her second collection Dead Ends HERE.

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Angry Ladies is written and hosted by Laura Borrowdale.

Audio design, composition and production by Dan Bain.

Produced by Noosed Octopus, Theatre, etc in Ōtautahi Christchurch, NZ.

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October 18, 2025 14 mins

Laura reads her short story Piss and Vinegar. 

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Tickets to Laura's sessions at Auckland Writers Festival HERE

Buy Laura's first collection Sex, with animals HERE.

Buy her second collection Dead Ends HERE.

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Angry Ladies is written and hosted by Laura Borrowdale.

Audio design, composition and production by Dan Bain.

Produced by Noosed Octopus, Theatre, etc in Ōtautahi Christchurch, NZ.

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October 11, 2025 40 mins

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Tickets to Laura's sessions at Auckland Writers Festival HERE

Buy Laura's first collection Sex, with animals HERE.

Buy her second collection Dead Ends HERE.

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Angry Ladies is written and hosted by Laura Borrowdale.

Audio design, composition and production by Dan Bain.

Produced by Noosed Octopus, Theatre, etc in Ōtautahi Christchurch, NZ.

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October 4, 2025 17 mins

Laura reads her short stories "The Wasps" and "The Bull" 

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Tickets to Laura's sessions at Auckland Writers Festival HERE

Buy Laura's first collection Sex, with animals HERE.

Buy her second collection Dead Ends HERE.

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Angry Ladies is written and hosted by Laura Borrowdale.

Audio design, composition and production by Dan Bain.

Produced by Noosed Octopus, Theatre, etc in Ōtautahi Christchurch, NZ.

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September 27, 2025 36 mins

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Tickets to Laura's sessions at Auckland Writers Festival HERE

Buy Laura's first collection Sex, with animals HERE.

Buy her second collection Dead Ends HERE.

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Angry Ladies is written and hosted by Laura Borrowdale.

Audio design, composition and production by Dan Bain.

Produced by Noosed Octopus, Theatre, etc in Ōtautahi Christchurch, NZ.

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September 20, 2025 13 mins

Laura reads her short story The Anchor. 

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Tickets to Laura's sessions at Auckland Writers Festival HERE

Buy Laura's first collection Sex, with animals HERE.

Buy her second collection Dead Ends HERE.

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Angry Ladies is written and hosted by Laura Borrowdale.

Audio design, composition and production by Dan Bain.

Produced by Noosed Octopus, Theatre, etc in Ōtautahi Christchurch, NZ.

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September 13, 2025 23 mins

Laura talks to Dominic Hoey about making art as a response to the world, making it as an artist, and her crippling imposter syndrome. 

You can find Dominic's workshops, books and social media links HERE.

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Tickets to Laura's sessions at Auckland Writers Festival HERE

Buy Laura's first collection Sex, with animals HERE.

Buy her second collection Dead Ends HERE.

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Angry Ladies is written and hosted by Laura Borrowdale.

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September 6, 2025 13 mins

Laura reads her short story Night Swimming. 

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Tickets to Laura's sessions at Auckland Writers Festival HERE

Buy Laura's first collection Sex, with animals HERE.

Buy her second collection Dead Ends HERE.

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Angry Ladies is written and hosted by Laura Borrowdale.

Audio design, composition and production by Dan Bain.

Produced by Noosed Octopus, Theatre, etc in Ōtautahi Christchurch, NZ.

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August 30, 2025 19 mins

Laura reads her short story "Belief". 

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Tickets to Laura's sessions at Auckland Writers Festival HERE

Buy Laura's first collection Sex, with animals HERE.

Buy her second collection Dead Ends HERE.

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Angry Ladies is written and hosted by Laura Borrowdale.

Audio design, composition and production by Dan Bain.

Produced by Noosed Octopus, Theatre, etc in Ōtautahi Christchurch, NZ.

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August 30, 2025 17 mins

In this conversation episode series writer Laura Borrowdale talks with producer and sound designer Dan Bain about a little bit of the rationale behind the series, and what listeners should expect coming up. 


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Tickets to Laura's sessions at Auckland Writers Festival HERE

Buy Laura's first collection Sex, with animals HERE.

Buy her second collection Dead Ends HERE.

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Angry Ladies is written and hosted by Laura Borrowdal...

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August 17, 2025 1 min

Angry Ladies is launching on August 31st! 

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Tickets to Laura's sessions at Auckland Writers Festival HERE

Buy Laura's first collection Sex, with animals HERE.

Buy her second collection Dead Ends HERE.

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Angry Ladies is written and hosted by Laura Borrowdale.

Audio design, composition and production by Dan Bain.

Produced by Noosed Octopus, Theatre, etc in Ōtautahi Christchurch, NZ.

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