Our podcast producer, Heidi Cullip, introduces the next series of The Life of Letters with, me, your host, Laura Edralin.
We explore this series' them...
Ghost Signs and the Art of Lettering
Aug 25 2026 • 00:53:12
In this episode, Laura is joined by Sam Roberts - editor of BLAG magazine, the world's only magazine dedicated to sign painting craft, community and c...
'Follow Your Art': Unlocking Your Creative Voice with Goodtype
Aug 18 2026 • 00:39:40
In this episode, Laura is joined by Katie Johnson and Ilana Griffo - the duo behind Goodtype, one of the most vibrant and beloved communities for lett...
Endangered Alphabets and What Happens When You Write By Hand
Aug 11 2026 • 00:50:16
In this episode, Laura is joined by Tim Brookes, founder of the Endangered Alphabets Project, for a fascinating conversation about the minority script...
Designing for the Page: Book Covers and Beyond
Aug 04 2026 • 00:33:29
In this episode, Laura is joined by calligraphy and type designer Matthias Hertzberg for a fascinating look at his creative process, influences and pr...
From Me To You: Letters of Hope
Jul 28 2026 • 00:39:01
In this episode, Laura sits down with Alison Hitchcock who shares her remarkable journey from a city career to founding a letter writing charity, and ...
The World of India’s Street Art: History, Diversity and Design
Jul 21 2026 • 00:31:21
In this episode, Laura is joined by Pooja Saxena who shares her wonderful journey into the world of calligraphy, typography and Indian scripts. Togeth...
Why Q Needs U: A History of Letters
Jul 14 2026 • 00:54:30
Ever wondered how the alphabet actually came to be? In this episode, Laura is joined by linguist and author Danny Bate for a fascinating conversation ...
Creating the 26th Edition of the Speedball Textbook
Jul 07 2026 • 00:28:04
In this episode, Laura sits down with Carl Rohrs, the editor of the 26th edition of the Speedball Textbook, for an exploration into the history of cal...
Series 6 Trailer: A Library of Letters
Jun 30 2026 • 00:05:26
Our podcast producer, Heidi Cullip, introduces the next series of The Life of Letters with host Laura Edralin. They explore this series' theme, and di...
