Capital Yarns

By Sean Costello

Capital Yarns is an experiment in storytelling developed by Sean Costello. He invites social media users to nominate three items for him to weave into a short fictional story set in Canberra, capital ... more

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The podcast currently has 37 episodes available.

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March 11, 2017 Capital Yarns #18: A Rallying Call (Canberra Day Special)
A short story set in Canberra Australia, celebrating the history of the Birdman Rally on Canberra Day each year.
Sean Costello's short stories are inspired by 3 items nominated by readers of his blog, Capital Yarns. This one features:
Turnip + Cannonball + Budgie Suitable for all ages
As always, full transcript at http://www.capitalyarns.com.au
You can read more about the Birdman Rally at https://www.nfsa.gov.au/latest/birdman-lake-burley-griffin
Thanks to Hashemoto for the theme music: http://www.hashemoto.com
Birdman photo Courtesy ACT Heritage Library, Canberra Times Collection, Photographer Peter Wells. See http://www.images.act.gov.au/
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17min
February 17, 2017 Capital Yarns #17: Valentine's Day Special - Decoding The Opposite Sex
A short story set in Canberra Australia, celebrating Valentine's Day and the romantic power of blueberries.
Sean Costello's short stories are inspired by 3 items nominated by readers of his blog, Capital Yarns. This one features:
Pet Turtle + Cryptography + Punnet of Blueberries (with a side of fries) Suitable for all ages
Read live to celebrate Valentine's Day with Friends of Old Parliament House Rose Gardens (http://www.fophrg.org.au/)
As always, full transcript at http://www.capitalyarns.com.au
Thanks to Hashemoto for the theme music: http://www.hashemoto.com
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14min
January 25, 2017 Capital Yarns #16: The Picture
A short story set in Canberra Australia, about what we can learn from other cultures....and a time travelling life coach.
Sean Costello's short stories are inspired by 3 items nominated by readers of his blog, Capital Yarns. This one features:
Aardvark + Ninja + Quantum Physics Suitable for all ages
As always, full transcript at http://www.capitalyarns.com.au
Thanks to Hashemoto for the theme music: http://www.hashemoto.com
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23min
December 10, 2016 Capital Yarns #15: Family Christmas Special
A Canberra Christmas tale celebrating the wonderful work of many local charities...and Mount Majura pinot noir
Sean Costello's short stories are inspired by 3 items nominated by readers of his blog, Capital Yarns. This one features:
3 Red Roses
A Womble
Mount Majura Pinot Noir
Suitable for all ages
As always, full transcript at http://www.capitalyarns.com.au
Thanks to Hashemoto for the theme music: http://www.hashemoto.com
Details of some of the fantastic non-government organisations named in the podcast:

•Companion House - http://www.companionhouse.org.au/
•Communities@Work - https://commsatwork.org/
•Early Morning Service - http://www.canberracityuca.org.au/html/early_morning_centre.html
•Red Cross - http://www.redcross.org.au/migration-support.aspx Feature image courtesy of ACT Government
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21min
October 29, 2016 Capital Yarns #14: Adults Only Halloween Special - Identity Theft
Special Halloween version of the short story, Identity Theft, by Sean Costello.
Sean Costello's short stories are inspired by 3 items nominated by readers of his blog, Capital Yarns. This one features:
Cosmopolitan Twin Cinemas +
Batemans Bay +
Urambi Primary School
Warning: Explicit Language and Violence. Not suitable for children
As always, full transcript at http://www.capitalyarns.com.au
Thanks to Hashemoto for the theme music: http://www.hashemoto.com
Sean is participating in 'Writing for the Ear' part of the Digital Writers Festival. Check ot http://digitalwritersfestival.com/2016/ for all the details.
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19min
September 29, 2016 Capital Yarns #13: Noir
Audio version of the short story, Noir, by Sean Costello.
Sean Costello's short stories are inspired by 3 items nominated by readers of his blog, Capital Yarns. This one features:
12 Magpies + Crime + Deakin Warning: Explicit Language and Violence
As always, full transcript at http://www.capitalyarns.com.au
Photo of Alfred Deakin Bust (A Life in Three Phases, copyright ACT Government. See http://www.arts.act.gov.au/arts-in-the-act/public-art/alfred-deakin)
Thanks to Hashemoto for the theme music: http://www.hashemoto.com
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21min
August 27, 2016 Capital Yarns #12: Ode To Manuka
Audio version of the short story, Ode to Manuka , by Sean Costello.
Sean Costello's short stories are inspired by 3 items nominated by readers of his blog, Capital Yarns. This one features:
1913 + AFL + Manuka As always, full transcript at http://www.capitalyarns.com.au
Thanks to Hashemoto for the theme music: http://www.hashemoto.com
Thanks to stephan schutze for crowd noise. See http://soundbible.com/1724-Large-Stadium.html
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7min
July 17, 2016 Capital Yarns #11: The Blackest Of Truffles
Audio version of the short story,The Blackest of Truffles, by Sean Costello. Read by Peter Hewston
Sean Costello's short stories are inspired by 3 items nominated by readers of his blog, Capital Yarns. This one features:
Lycra + Lake Burley Griffin + Truffles As always, full transcript at http://www.capitalyarns.com.au
Thanks to Hashemoto for the theme music: http://www.hashemoto.com
More information about the Canberra Region Truffle Festival at http://www.trufflefestival.com.au
Thank you Sophia Brady for great truffle photo that accompanies the yarn. You can read more about her truffle adventures at xpatriategames.blogspot.com.au
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16min
April 24, 2016 Capital Yarns #9: Sacrifice
Audio version of the short story, ANZAC Day, by Sean Costello.
Sean Costello's short stories are inspired by 3 items nominated by readers of his blog, Capital Yarns. This one features:
The Menin Gate at Midnight + Alexander Bunyip + A Trilby Hat
As always, full transcript at http://www.capitalyarns.com.au
Thanks to Hashemoto for the theme music: http://www.hashemoto.com
Picture of Menin Gate at Midnight (Will Longstaff) from http://www.awm.gov.au
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20min
March 05, 2016 Capital Yarns #8 - Beware Of Hairy Canberrans
Audio version of the short story, Beware of Hairy Canberrans, by Sean Costello.
Sean Costello's short stories are inspired by 3 items nominated by readers of his blog, Capital Yarns.
Liz requested three intriguing items:
Deck of Cards + Drop Bears + Mt Ainslie
As always, full transcript at http://www.capitalyarns.com.au
Thanks to Hashemoto for the theme music: http://www.hashemoto.com
Check out all the amazing things happening around Canaberra at http://www.canberra.com.au/31days/
Find out more about Tim the Yowie Man http://www.yowieman.com.au/
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19min

FAQs about Capital Yarns:

How many episodes does Capital Yarns have?

The podcast currently has 37 episodes available.