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Hey Duggee – Season 5

Hey Duggee – Season 5

Hey Duggee season 5 is here! I’ve written three episodes for this season and two are out in the first batch. The Talent Badge is out this week on iPlayer and broadcast on Cbeebies on Weds 11th September. https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0022wfq/hey-duggee-series-5-4-the-talent-badge The Monster Badge will be out on iPlayer from September 16th and shown on Cbeebies on […]

Bust or Trust is No.1!!!

Bust or Trust is No.1!!!

Very chuffed to find out that Bust or Trust: A Kids’ Mystery Podcast is the No.1 kids podcast in the Guardian. I love writing this show and working with Athena and the Small Wardour team, so it was a lovely surprise to wake up to this article and nice write up! Go Team Truster (and […]

I gots a new agent.

I gots a new agent.

I’m very excited to say I’m now part of the excellent Kitson Press crew and represented by the brilliant Jean Kitson for all things writing. Here’s my page on their site: https://kitsonpress.co.uk/client/tiernan-douieb/?childrens=true (Please don’t bother me directly about anything that has any even slightly remote connection to writing, going anywhere near a pen or keyboard […]

Kenji The Noisy Ninja – Cosmic Kids Yoga

Here’s a preview of a story I wrote for the brilliant Jaime at Cosmic Kids Yoga. If you have the app you can watch the full video about Kenji the Noisy Ninja.

Bust or Trust: The Book!

Bust or Trust: The Book!

Here’s a nice bit of news about the Bust or Trust podcast I co-host and write. Its becoming a book! More details when they’re announced but have a read of this piece where they speak to Bust or Trust creator and co-owner of the excellent Small Wardour, Carla Herbertson: https://www.thebookseller.com/news/quarto-kids-acquires-award-winning-bust-or-trust-family-podcast-tie-in    

Cast of Wonders: The Ivory Eagle

Cast of Wonders: The Ivory Eagle

I narrated this YA fantasy tale for the Cast of Wonders podcast. Its a lovely story, do give it a listen.

Koala Moon X Bust or Trust – The Big Kids Podcast Crossover!

Koala Moon X Bust or Trust – The Big Kids Podcast Crossover!

I’m very excited that the Bust or Trust: A Kids’ Mystery podcast that I write and co-host, has done a collab with one of the biggest kids podcasts there is: Koala Moon. Me and Athena Kugblenu help the Holmes Twins solve the case of the Taos Hum! Hopefully our calmer than usual investigation fits alongside […]

Superdad’s Day Off and Supernan’s Day Out

Superdad’s Day Off and Supernan’s Day Out

A little preview of an audiobook I narrated is now up on Youtube. Its two very funny stories: ‘Superdad’s Day Off’ and ‘Supernan’s Day Out’ by Phil Earle. Have a peek at: Really enjoyed reading these, and yes I am available to do my professional nan voice for any audio that needs it. Produced expertly […]

Here is the Shrews

Here is the Shrews

I’ve been working on an animation project with the brilliant creator studio Turnip+Duck, which they’ve just announced today as part of their new development slate alongside several other amazing sounding projects. Take a little look: https://www.turnipandduck.com/news/new-slate-2024 

11 of the funniest comedy podcasts

11 of the funniest comedy podcasts

Chuffed to have been included on this Pod Bible list of comedians recommending their fave funny podcasts alongside some excellent people: https://podbiblemag.com/comedy-podcasts-by-comedians-and-our-writers/