Capital Yarns

Sean Costello
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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 of Australia. Previous yarns are available to read at http://www.capitalyarns.com.au. Visit to request your own! This podcast features audio versions of the yarns read by Sean's friends and family including Melanie Skinner and Peter Heweston.

  1. In conversation with Melina Marchetta

    04/13/2019

    In conversation with Melina Marchetta

    Live recording of a Q&A with the incredible Melina Marchetta about her new book, The Place on Dalhousie

    1h 4m
  2. Announcing Interview with Melina Marchetta

    03/23/2019

    Announcing Interview with Melina Marchetta

    Exciting news from Capital Yarns. Muse Bookstore, 9 April 2019, 5:30pm: Q & A with the amazing Melina Marchetta

    2 min
  3. Book 2 is Launched!

    12/08/2018

    Book 2 is Launched!

    All the action from the launch of Capital Yarns Volume 2 from Paperchain paperstore in Manuka, Canberra. Hosted by Angharad Lodwick from Lost the Plot podcast, and illustrator Juliette Dudley. Not to mention a sneak peak of one of the stories now in print, 'A Susan Boyle Christmas Carol'

    37 min
  4. Launch of Book 2

    11/17/2018

    Launch of Book 2

    All the details about the launch of volume two of my short stories at Paperchain Manuka on 29 November 2018. A fresh, new collection short stories set in Canberra, inspired by you.

    2 min
  5. The Book Vol 2 and International Podcast Day

    09/29/2018

    The Book Vol 2 and International Podcast Day

    Sean announces some exciting news about volume 2 of Capital Yarns the book and reveals some of his favourite podcasts for International Podcast Day 2018

    6 min
  6. How I met your grandfather

    09/02/2018

    How I met your grandfather

    A Fathers' Day special, featuring three things many Canberra fathers love Starlight Drive in at Watson + 70s Valiant + Car Load of Kids. Requested by @supergran41 via Twitter. Wonderful Starlight Cinema image courtesty of Trevor Dickinson, who does some amazing images of Canberra. Check out Starlight Cinema courtesy of http://www.trevordickinson.com/

    24 min
  7. Paper Flowers

    07/23/2018

    Paper Flowers

    Episode 32 is a story for the whole family, particularly the under 10s, about sore knees, difference and fear. Sean Costello's short stories are inspired by 3 items nominated by readers of his blog, Capital Yarns. This one requested by @bidgee includes: Paper Flower + Raindrop + Bandaid As always, full transcript at http://www.capitalyarns.com.au Thanks to Hashemoto for the theme music: http://www.hashemoto.com Refugee Action Committee - http://refugeeaction.org/ Companion House - http://www.companionhouse.org.au/ Amnesty International Australia - https://www.amnesty.org.au/

    16 min
  8. Capital Yarns #31: Sam But Different

    06/17/2018

    Capital Yarns #31: Sam But Different

    Sean Costello's short stories are inspired by 3 items nominated by readers of his blog, Capital Yarns. This one features: American Eagle that looks at the (+) Australian Eagle sculpture at the @NatArboretum + a Pineapple Suitable for the whole family. As always, full transcript at http://www.capitalyarns.com.au Thanks to Hashemoto for the theme music: http://www.hashemoto.com Big thanks to Richard Tuffin for the eagle photo!

    26 min
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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 of Australia. Previous yarns are available to read at http://www.capitalyarns.com.au. Visit to request your own! This podcast features audio versions of the yarns read by Sean's friends and family including Melanie Skinner and Peter Heweston.

Information

  • Creator
    Sean Costello
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2019
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Sean Costello
  • Show Website
    Capital Yarns