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The Peculiar: Odd Tales for Odd People

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The Peculiar is a series of tales that provide a short, sharp punch to the guts. Whether these stories are dealing with the pure, the nasty, the uncomfortable, the enlightened or the downright abysmal, nothing is ever as it seems. Anything can happen in The Peculiar. Subscribe for your regular dose of the unusual, the uncanny and the unbelievable. Contact us: thepeculiaroddtales@gmail.com

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Australia

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The Peculiar is a series of tales that provide a short, sharp punch to the guts. Whether these stories are dealing with the pure, the nasty, the uncomfortable, the enlightened or the downright abysmal, nothing is ever as it seems. Anything can happen in The Peculiar. Subscribe for your regular dose of the unusual, the uncanny and the unbelievable. Contact us: thepeculiaroddtales@gmail.com

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English


Episodes
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Best Kept Secret

4/11/2024
Mia and her boyfriend have had a fight. Now she'll do whatever it takes to get back in his good books. She just has to! Mia: Ginger Fitzhardinge Written & Directed: Frank Leggett Recorded: John Cobbin, Moonlight Studios

Duration:00:11:45

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Hand of God

1/3/2022
Would you know if you witnessed the Hand of God? Written and performed by Frank Leggett

Duration:00:06:16

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The Late Martin Richards

7/1/2021
Martin Richards hates being late. And overcrowded trains. And hot days. And body odour. And flat batteries. But he really loves his son and would do anything to protect him. Cast: Martin Richards - Christopher Price Written & directed: Frank Leggett Music: Maryanne Slavich Recorded: John Cobbin, Moonlight Studios

Duration:00:07:45

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Red Wednesday

6/25/2021
The bushfire is unstoppable - destroying homes, animals and lives. But who is responsible? Cast: Firefighter - Christopher Price Written & directed: Frank Leggett Music: Maryanne Slavich Recorded: John Cobbin, Moonlight Studios Episode is Live Published: May. 17, 2021 @ 5PM Edit Unpublish Add a Transcript Get episode better indexed by search engines. Add Chapter Markers Listeners can tap through & see what’s coming up. Create a Visual Soundbite Best way to share to social media for engagement. Share Episode On Facebook Twitter LinkedIn More Options Email Link to Episode Direct Link to MP3

Duration:00:07:13

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Mr & Mrs Metcalfe Enjoy the Music of Elton John

5/17/2021
Keith and Kylie Metcalfe may have lived a small inconsequential life together but great passion lies at the heart of their relationship. Cast: Kylie Metcalfe - Karen Cobban Keith Metcalfe - Graham Yates Directed: Felicity Nicol Written: Frank Leggett Edited: Frank Leggett Music: Maryanne Slavich Recorded: John Cobbin, Moonlight Studios

Duration:00:08:44

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Late Night Pizza

2/26/2021
Paul and Mary have hooked up and spent the night together. Now it's 2am and Mary has ordered a pizza to be delivered. But there is much more than just pizza on the menu. Cast: Mary - Debbie Neilson Paul - Mitch Wright Written and directed: Frank Leggett Edited: Frank Leggett Music: Maryanne Slavich Recorded: John Cobbin, Moonlight Studios

Duration:00:11:38

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Anjelica

2/19/2021
When you're tied to a chair in a torture chamber, there are questions that must be answered. And answers that must be avoided. Can you resist sinking to the level of your enemy when you have nothing left to lose? Cast: Oleg - Danny Barton Karl/Guard - Chris Price Anjelica - Maryanne Slavich Written and directed: Frank Leggett Edited: Maryanne Slavich and Frank Leggett Theme music: Maryanne Slavich Recorded: John Cobbin, Moonlight Studios All piano music performed by Mz Moonlight.

Duration:00:15:45

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Thank You, Mr Pongpat

2/12/2021
Hamish is in Thailand to identify the body of his dead brother. Hamish's wife, Lara, has joined him but is having a terrible time. Luckily, Mr Pongpat is there with a solution for everyone. Cast: Hamish - David Hodgkins, Lara - Karen Ways, Mr Pongpat - Noppadon Chansiri Written and directed: Frank Leggett Edited: Frank Leggett Theme music: Maryanne Slavich Recorded: John Cobbin, Moonlight Studios

Duration:00:11:36

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Baccalaureate Mnemonic

2/5/2021
Michael and Deb meet up at their 15-year school reunion. They still have a strong emotional connection - and it's time to air out their feelings. There is also much that must remain unspoken. Cast: Deb - Lydia Kelly Michael - Tayman Jamae Johnno - Chester Fitzhardinge Sue - Lisa Fitzhardinge Kids - Abby & Coco Divola Written and directed: Frank Leggett Edited: Frank Leggett Theme music: Maryanne Slavich Recorded: John Cobbin, Moonlight Studios “L. A. D. Y. Aren’t We Together’ Music/Lyrics: Slavich/Leggett Performed by Mz Moonlight

Duration:00:14:27

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Now We Are Ten

1/29/2021
Abigail's upbringing was... difficult. Now she wants to make a confession. Will you listen and be kind? Cast Abigail - Miranda Michalowski Written and directed: Frank Leggett Edited: Maryanne Slavich and Frank Leggett Music: Written and performed by Maryanne Slavich Recorded: John Cobbin, Moonlight Studios

Duration:00:11:06

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Temple Memory - Part 1

1/25/2021
Stephen has woken up in the driver's seat of a car. The car sits in a jungle, surrounded by trees. There is no road in or out. So where is he? And how did he get here? And how is he supposed to get home? Cast Stephen - Clay Moss Charlotte - Karen Ways James - Frank Leggett Written and directed: Frank Leggett Edited: Maryanne Slavich and Frank Leggett Theme music: Maryanne Slavich Recorded: John Cobbin, Moonlight Studios

Duration:00:18:25

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Temple Memory - Part 2

1/25/2021
Stephen is striving to understand what has happened to him but nothing makes any sense. The jungle is immense. Someone is leaving him food. There are noises and lights in the night. He is definitely a long, long way from home. Cast Stephen - Clay Moss Charlotte - Karen Ways James - Frank Leggett Written and directed: Frank Leggett Edited: Maryanne Slavich and Frank Leggett Theme music: Maryanne Slavich Recorded: John Cobbin, Moonlight Studios

Duration:00:21:43

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An introduction to the strange world of The Peculiar.

1/24/2021
The Peculiar is coming. Odd tales for odd people. Not for the feint of heart. Subscribe for your dose of the unusual, the uncanny and the unbelievable.

Duration:00:01:57