Acutely Amanda: Fiction, Folklore, and Fiber Arts
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Acutely Amanda: Fiction, Folklore, and Fiber Arts

amandamcneil

English United States Arts
Recently Active · Publishes weekly

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Episodes
22
In catalog
Apple Rating
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Cadence
Weekly
~every 7 days
Avg Length
7m
Per episode
Latest
Feb 24, 2026
Recently Active

About the Show

🎙️ Welcome to Acutely Amanda—a podcast where storytelling and creativity intertwine! Whether through fiction, folklore, or fiber arts, each season explores the magic of words and the history behind handmade crafts. 🔹 Odd-numbered seasons feature short stories, microfiction, and deep dives into the craft of writing. 🔹 Even-numbered seasons focus on fiber arts and DIY projects, uncovering their cultural and historical roots. If you love great stories, creative expression, and learning something new, you’re in the right place. New episodes every Tuesday! Subscribe and join the journey. ✨

Partnership & Audience Signals

Established Catalog

22 episodes — long track record

Production & Distribution

Active Since
Mar 25, 2025
Format
Episodic
Hosting
anchor.fm

Recent Episodes

S4E2 Crafting My Procrastinations - Metal Earth Model Assembly

Feb 24, 2026 9m

This week, I’m tackling my procrastinations—starting with a project I bought more than 10 years ago: a Metal Earth model of the “easy” P-51 Mustang.I’ll share what made a cozy crafter pick up a model…

S4E1 Upcycling a Dress into a Shirred Skirt for Fall

Oct 07, 2025 8m

Welcome to the first episode of Season 4–our crafty season! (Quick reminder: odd-numbered seasons explore fiction, while even-numbered seasons highlight fiber arts and handmade creativity.)This week,…

S3E5 Bigfoot Speaks from Leominster (Urban Fantasy Short Story)

Sep 09, 2025 5m

Whispers in the woods, a hidden trail, and a mythical voice 🌲👣🗣️In this urban fantasy short story, Bigfoot herself speaks from Leominster State Forest. But is she convincing us of what she says or of…

S3E4 A One-Woman Walmart Battle (Urban Fantasy Short Story)

Sep 02, 2025 9m

Craft aisles, paranoia, and one determined mom. 🛒🙏🔥In this urban fantasy short story, we step into the life of Tova Gallagher’s mother—a woman who once sowed wild oats but now sees demons in the…

S3E3 What Happens When a Vampire Gardens at Midnight? (Urban Fantasy Short Story)

Aug 26, 2025 9m

Moonlight, tiger lilies, and political intrigue. 🌙🌸🩸In this urban fantasy short story, a centuries-old vampire tends her midnight garden. Only it’s not about beauty. When invasive roots tangle with…

S3E2 A Weekly Group for a Monthly Problem (Urban Fantasy Short Story)

Aug 19, 2025 9m

Spilling secrets, crushed coffee cups, and nervous glances. ☕🐺🌕In this urban fantasy short story, Shelby attends a peer support group with a twist. But no one wants to admit to the secret they all…

S3E1 Demon Training 101: A Short Story of Chaos on the Charles

Aug 12, 2025 11m

Bartleby’s demon training day on the Charles River? Total chaos. 🛶👹In this paranormally spooky (and slightly silly) short story, a nephilim (half-demon/half-human) and his demon mentor attempt to…

Macraméing a Fish: How One Keychain Connects Me to Sailors and Hippies

Aug 05, 2025 8m

Welcome to Episode 5 of Season 2—the final episode of our first-ever fiber arts season! (Quick reminder: odd-numbered seasons explore fiction, while even-numbered seasons highlight fiber arts and…

S2E4 Stabbing Wool Into Art: My First 2D Needle Felting Project

Jul 22, 2025 8m

Welcome to Episode 4 of Season 2—our first-ever fiber arts season! (Quick reminder: odd-numbered seasons explore fiction, while even-numbered seasons highlight fiber arts and handmade…

S2E3 Crocheting a Donut Snake, Thinking of Kirby: Why Handmade Gifts Matter

Jul 15, 2025 8m

Season 2 Episode 3: Crocheting a Donut Snake, Thinking of Kirby: Why Handmade Gifts MatterWelcome to Episode 3 of Season 2—our first-ever fiber arts season! (Quick reminder: odd-numbered seasons…

S2E2 Crooked Walls, Bold Choices: Trying Tempaper Wallpaper in a New England Entryway

Jul 08, 2025 8m

Welcome to Episode 2 of Season 2—our first-ever fiber arts season! (Quick reminder: odd-numbered seasons explore fiction, while even-numbered seasons highlight fiber arts and handmade…

S2E1 Stitch & Zip and the Joy of Finishing Something Handmade

Jul 01, 2025 5m

Season 2, Episode 1: Stitch & Zip and the Joy of Finishing Something HandmadeWelcome to the first episode of Season 2—our first-ever fiber arts season! (Quick reminder: odd-numbered seasons focus…

S1E10 Landlord or Be Landlorded? Talking Animals, Housing, & Capitalism in Fiction

May 27, 2025 5m

Season 1, Episode 10: Landlord or Be Landlorded? Talking Animals, Housing, & Capitalism in FictionIn this episode, we step into a cozy coffee shop—where the customers just happen to be a bunny, a…

S1E9 Dystopian Futures & the Reality of Aging – The Stories We Need to Tell

May 20, 2025 6m

Season 1, Episode 9: Dystopian Futures & the Reality of Aging – The Stories We Need to TellIn this episode, we begin with a 100-word dystopian drabble about an elderly person who must take part…

S1E8 The Magic Microwave & How Fantasy Fiction Transforms Us

May 13, 2025 11m

Season 1, Episode 8: The Magic Microwave & How Fantasy Fiction Transforms UsIn this week’s episode, I read a fantasy story about a microwave with a surprising ability—it turns anything you put…

S1E7 Mouse Mischief, Memory, and the Power of Fiction

May 06, 2025 6m

Season 1, Episode 7: Mouse Mischief, Memory, and the Power of FictionIn this episode, we follow a house mouse on a tiny but determined quest for dinner. Then, we explore how fiction—especially…

S1E6 Detroit Style Pizza, the Ocean, & Contemporary Women's Fiction

Apr 29, 2025 9m

Season 1, Episode 6: Detroit-Style Pizza, the Ocean, & Contemporary Women's FictionIn this week’s episode, I read a slice-of-life story about a woman who moved from the Midwest to Massachusetts,…

S1E5 When a Ghastly Gourd Forces You to Face Your Grief

Apr 22, 2025 10m

Season 1, Episode 5: When a Ghastly Gourd Forces You to Face Your GriefIn this episode, I read a flash fiction story told in second person POV—about a ghastly gourd that’s not really about a gourd at…

S1E4 Frederico the Frog Faces Mortality: How Talking Animals Help Us Make Sense of Life

Apr 15, 2025 8m

Season 1, Episode 4: Frederico the Frog Faces Mortality: How Talking Animals Help Us Make Sense of LifeIn this week’s episode, I share my longest story yet—a 755-word flash fiction piece about a…

S1E3 A Monster Lurks on the Mudflats & Writing Horror in 100 Words

Apr 08, 2025 5m

Season 1, Episode 3: A Monster Lurks on the Mudflat & Writing Horror in 100 WordsIn this week’s episode, we dive into a chilling piece of microfiction set on Cape Cod, where an evil mermaid lurks…

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