Latest Episodes
Episode 3
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July 21, 2026
The World of India’s Street Art: History, Diversity and Design
In this episode, Laura is joined by Pooja Saxena who shares her wonderful journey into the world of calligraphy, typography and Indian scripts. Together...
00:31:21
Episode 2
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July 14, 2026
Why Q Needs U: A History of Letters
Ever wondered how the alphabet actually came to be? In this episode, Laura is joined by linguist and author Danny Bate for a fascinating...
00:54:30
Episode 1
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July 07, 2026
Creating the 26th Edition of the Speedball Textbook
In this episode, Laura sits down with Carl Rohrs, the editor of the 26th edition of the Speedball Textbook, for an exploration into the...
00:28:04
June 30, 2026
Series 6 Trailer: A Library of Letters
Our podcast producer, Heidi Cullip, introduces the next series of The Life of Letters with host Laura Edralin. They explore this series' theme, and...
00:05:26
Episode 8
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April 21, 2026
The Art of Tattooing Script: Where Calligraphy Meets Skin
In this conversation, Kalo, a calligraphy instructor and tattoo artist, shares her journey from being influenced by her father's calligraphy to establishing her own...
00:37:24
Episode 7
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April 14, 2026
Exploring Etymology: The Origins of Words
In this engaging conversation, Laura Edralin speaks with Richard Manning, founder of wordsecrets.org, about the fascinating world of etymology and the evolution of language....
00:38:55