[A music and culture documentary] 

The melody of nations Respected and revered, the national anthem is a country's musical tribute to itself. But in a world so splintered, are songs invoking God, love of country and bloody slaughter the ones we need to be singing? Yarn 06 is melodic journey through some of the world's most famous national anthems. On the way, we get up close and personal with the triumphant tribalism at the heart of a nation's sense of self.

[An autobiographical short story] 

When you think one of 
your legs is possessed. I have cerebral palsy. It mainly affects my left leg. Lefty tries to disrupt my life whenever possible, especially in public or in sensitive situations. Eventually, enough is enough and my doctors come up with an unusual plan to pacify Lefty but he's not going to like it. 

Featured on the Third Coast International Audio Festival's podcast - Re:Sound 

Full transcript here: https://medium.com/@mrjohnroche_42475/yarn-05-lefty-281996a9b776 

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Comments and feedback very welcome! 

Email: yarnstorypodcast (at) gmail.com.

[An autobiographical and historical documentary] 

An accidental sounding of the Civil Defence Siren causes one concerned citizen to get a little too concerned. What results is a haphazard journey through childhood fears and the history of hysteria in a sleepy Irish town. Featuring medieval witchcraft, military history and Ireland's preparations for the end of all things.

[An autobiographical audio drama]  

Having access to a car when you’re a teenager has its upsides and its downsides.

[An autobiographical audio drama]  

When you think your housemate 
might be a fugitive. 

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 Comments and feedback very welcome!  

Email: yarnstorypodcast (at) gmail.com.