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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 + BandaidAs always, full transcript at http://www.capitalyarns.com.auThanks to Hashemoto for the theme music: http://www.hashemoto.comRefugee Action Committee - http://refugeeaction.org/Companion House - http://www.companionhouse.org.au/ Amnesty International Australia - https://www.amnesty.org.au/

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!

To celebrate my leave to re-bond with my kids, all 2018 Capital Yarns stories will be suitable for the whole family. This is my children's favourite story I've written, titled the Brumbies and the Unicorns. Capital Yarns are fictional stories, set in Canberra (Australia) inspired by 3 items nominated via social media. This one was features: Nurse Mountains Unicorn Suitable for children and adults (8+).  Thanks to my daughters for helping me produce this story. I look forward to working with them further on the podcast this year.  You can vote for your favourite Australian podcasts at http://australianpodcastawards.com  Grateful for reviews left wherever you found this podcast.

To celebrate my leave to re-bond with my kids, all 2018 Capital Yarns stories will be suitable for the whole family. This is part two of the story inspired by items nominated by my daughter: Mt Stromlo Fairies Guinea Pigs Suitable for children and adults (5+).  Thanks to my daughters for helping me produce this story. I look forward to working with them further on the podcast this year.  You can vote for your favourite Australian podcasts at http://australianpodcastawards.com   

To celebrate my leave to re-bond with my kids, all 2018 Capital Yarns stories will be suitable for the whole family. This one was inspired nominated by my daughter: Mt Stromlo Fairies Guinea Pigs Suitable for children and adults (5+).  Thanks to my daughters for helping me produce this story. I look forward to working with them further on the podcast this year.     

A special Canberra Christmas story, inspired by: Susan Boyle CD Water Tank 10,000 piece puzzle Suitable for older children and adults (10+).  Special thanks again to Falling Joys for letting me use their song, Lock It (can you hear pick where in the story it is) Special mention of the many wonderful organisations helping those less fortunate this Christmas including: Smith Family Vinnies Canberra City UCA Communities @ Work Merry Christmas everyone!

A possibly true terrifying family story featuring  Neon Lights Broken Window Goon Bag Warning: Explicit language, adult theme and horror. Adults Only    

Sean Costello's short stories are inspired by 3 items nominated by readers of his blog, Capital Yarns. This is inspired by a roller derby competitor:  Canberra Roller Derby League + Castle Playground + Great Australian Ice Creamery More info at https://www.crdl.com.au/  Happy International Podcasting Day! Come say hello to me at the Capital Collab on 7 October: https://www.facebook.com/events/226536397876714/  Thanks to Hashemoto for the theme music: http://www.hashemoto.com This one has explicit language. 

Sean Costello's short stories are inspired by 3 items nominated by readers of his blog, Capital Yarns. This is a special Father's Day yarn inspired by items nominated by my youngest daughter:  Guinea Pigs + Parents + a Cat (that eats guinea pigs) Thanks to Hashemoto for the theme music: http://www.hashemoto.com One for the whole family!

Sean Costello's short stories are inspired by 3 items nominated by readers of his blog, Capital Yarns. This is a special cross-capital yarn, inspired by a recent trip to Wellington and items nominated by Bec, who grew up in Wellington and now lives in Canberra:  Mountain biking at Makara Peak + driving through roads no wider than your car + watching a performance of Bell's Shakespeare at the Botanic gardens + a trip on the cable car + the best cafe scene of any place I've been to. Music featured during the story was from Beneath Benetta - a Canberra based band with a member from Wellington. The song featured is the aptly named 'In Transit'. https://www.facebook.com/BeneathBenetta/  Thanks to Hashemoto for the theme music: http://www.hashemoto.com Language warning on this one.   

Sean Costello's short stories are inspired by 3 items nominated by readers of his blog, Capital Yarns. This one features: Nurse + Mountains + Unicorn This is my family's favourite story - I hope you like it too. Thanks to Hashemoto for the theme music: http://www.hashemoto.com Transcript of the story available at http://www.capitalyarns.com.au 

A never before released short story set in Canberra Australia, celebrating mums everywhere.  Sean Costello's short stories are inspired by 3 items nominated by readers of his blog, Capital Yarns. This one features: Drumming + Chica the Dog + Pulling socks off his feet To celebrate Mothers' Day this story is for the whole family.  Thanks to Hashemoto for the theme music: http://www.hashemoto.com Please contact me for a transcript as this episode. 

A short story set in Canberra Australia, celebrating the Easter long weekend and the tradition of Canberrans travelling to the NSW south coast.  Sean Costello's short stories are inspired by 3 items nominated by readers of his blog, Capital Yarns. This one features: Paddlepop stick + Colouring-in Book + Washing Machine race This is definitely one for the kids....perhaps not for squeamish grownups. Thanks to Suzie Higgie for her awesome song, Monty and Lyla's House, which fit this tale so well. Hear more of her great music at https://www.suziehiggie.com/  Thanks to Hashemoto for the theme music: http://www.hashemoto.com As always,full transcript at http://www.capitalyarns.com.au

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/  

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  

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

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

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. 

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

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