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Tall Tales & Short Yarns

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  • Original stories from the mind of Tim Carroll and original music and sound design by Anton Eves Mihaljevic.

    Be inspired...and puzzled at times.
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Episodes
  • S06E05: Bruises and Secrets: The Misadventure of Cranston O'Leary

    S06E05: Bruises and Secrets: The Misadventure of Cranston O'Leary
    Feb 14 2024
    **Host:** Tim Carroll
    **Audio Designer:** Anton
    In this rib-tickling yet slightly grim episode of Tall Tales & Short Yarns, we step into the Muddy River Hotel, a dive where the drinks are stiff and the company is rough around the edges. Here, we find Cranston O'Leary, a man whose formidable stature is overshadowed only by the battle scars he's wearing on his once-imposing face. His friends, a motley crew of hard-knocks themselves, are itching with curiosity to unravel the story behind Cranston's bruised visage and the gruesome gash that marks his forehead.
    Cranston, the man built like a fortress, is adamant about keeping the details to himself, despite Benny the Jet's relentless prodding. The jukebox sets the scene with "Bad to the Bone," but little do they know, the tale behind Cranston's wounds is far from the brawl they imagine.
    Rewind five days, and we discover the root of Cranston's woes is not one of fists and fury but a battle of a more... personal nature. What ensues is a harrowing saga of constipation, desperation, and an ill-fated trip to the bathroom that leaves our protagonist in a dire and messy predicament.
    Join us as we explore the lengths to which one man will go for relief, and the unexpected consequences of pushing beyond one's limits. This episode is a messy mix of humor and humility, reminding us that sometimes, the most epic battles are fought in the solitude of one's own bathroom.
    **Note:** Be prepared for an episode that might just have you laughing until you cry—or at least until your sides hurt. This story is not for the faint of heart or the weak of stomach, but it's a reminder that sometimes, life's most humbling moments make for the best stories.
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    5 mins
  • S06E04: The War Goes On: A Poetic Reflection

    S06E04: The War Goes On: A Poetic Reflection
    Feb 1 2024
    **Host:** Tim Carroll
    **Audio Designer:** Anton
    In this contemplative episode of Tall Tales & Short Yarns, we delve into the poignant verses of "The War Goes On" by poet Jim Eves. With each measured line, Eves paints a harrowing landscape of conflict, a tableau where boundaries are drawn not just across lands, but through the very heart of humanity.
    In a world where wars seem to emerge from the ashes of the old, Eves challenges us to consider the lines that divide us—lines that once etched, render us blind and deaf to those on the other side. The poet's voice becomes a mirror, reflecting the all-too-common estrangement and the tragic loss of comprehension among fellow beings.
    As the poem unfolds, we are confronted with the stark reality of those ensnared by war's relentless grip. For them, the battlefields extend far beyond the physical, waging war within their spirits, leaving scars that time alone cannot heal. Eves's words echo the somber truth that for many, the war never truly ends—it simply lies in wait, a specter ready to ignite anew.
    In a daring act of defiance, Eves suggests our only armor may be denial, a turning away from the spectacle of war, a refusal to acknowledge its existence. But is this ignorance truly bliss, or does it pave the way for the next cycle of despair?
    Join us as we explore these profound questions and navigate the shadowy corridors of conflict and the human condition. This episode is not just a listening experience; it's a call to introspection, a summons to gaze beyond the lines we draw and to seek the threads that bind us all.
    **Note:** This episode is a must-listen for anyone who's ever pondered the cyclical nature of conflict and the power of the human psyche to both create and deny the existence of the very wars that shape our world.
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    2 mins
  • S06E03: Harmonizing with the Universe: A Journey Through the Mystical Backlands

    S06E03: Harmonizing with the Universe: A Journey Through the Mystical Backlands
    Nov 17 2023
    Host: Tim Carroll Audio Designer: Anton Tall Tales and Short Yarns

    In this episode of Tall Tales and Short Yarns, Tim Carroll takes us on a journey through the mystical backlands, a land where dreams intertwine with ancient spirits and time itself. We are reminded that we are all part of the grand cosmic scheme, here to navigate our journey on this wondrous orb. As guardians of the seeds, protectors of the sacred, we can harmonize with the universe, speaking in gentle whispers or blowing our truths. The world is our muse, a source of inspiration guiding us, beckoning us to glimpse the mountains, stars, and the flowing river of time. We are here to groove through the planet, preserving its beauty and the symphony of life at all costs. We fill this world with ancient melodies, with the amber flow of existence, like a phoenix, strange and beautiful, the road made to turn at its end. But it's a journey with a purpose, the rhythm of life itself.
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    3 mins
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