Tall Tales & Short Yarns

Tall Tales & Short Yarns

Original stories from the mind of Tim Carroll and original music and sound design by Anton Eves Mihaljevic. Be inspired...and puzzled at times.

Episodes

February 13, 2024 4 mins
**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 themselve...
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**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 ...
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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 w...
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- **Host**: Tim Carroll - **Audio Designer**: Anton **Introduction**: - Welcome to the revamped "Tall Tales and Short Yarns" podcast. - A space for short stories to ignite your imagination, provoke thought, induce laughter, and perhaps even a tear. - A heartfelt tribute to Tim's old friend and collaborator, Eric Camillary, who tragically passed away. This episode is dedicated to him. - Special thanks to Anton, Eric's friend, for st...
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**Welcome Back! ** After a brief hiatus, we're thrilled to bring back the tales you love. Whether you're a long-time fan or just tuning in, this episode promises a deep dive into the human psyche. **Synopsis: ** Dive into the mind of Zebidiah Atwell, a man caught in the web of his own carnivorous cravings. Raised on the principle of eating whatever was served, Zebidiah's childhood memories are punctuated with a catchy song lyric th...
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June 13, 2022 9 mins
Tall Tales & Short Yarns
Short original stories to feed the theatre of your mind.
Written and performed by Tim Carroll, original music, and sound design by Eric Camilleri
S05 – The Epilogue
Muscle
Tim has some very sad news to share…and offers up some heartfelt reflections.
RIP Eric Camilleri…
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June 13, 2022 5 mins
Tall Tales & Short Yarns
Short original stories to feed the theatre of your mind.
Written and performed by Tim Carroll, original music, and sound design by Eric Camilleri
S05E13
Muscle
What sort of name is Constantina Mudhut? A champions...that’s what.
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June 13, 2022 5 mins
Tall Tales & Short Yarns
Short original stories to feed the theatre of your mind.
Written and performed by Tim Carroll, original music, and sound design by Eric Camilleri
S05E12
Ants
Ants work with a purpose…and while cute sometimes, that purpose can lead to shame.
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June 13, 2022 3 mins
Tall Tales & Short Yarns
Short original stories to feed the theatre of your mind.
Written and performed by Tim Carroll, original music, and sound design by Eric Camilleri
S05E11
A Visit to Santa
Mistaken identity…it can lead to all sorts of trouble.
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May 23, 2022 9 mins
Tall Tales & Short Yarns
Short original stories to feed the theatre of your mind.
Written and performed by Tim Carroll, original music, and sound design by Eric Camilleri
S05E10
The Bath
It’s right before Christmas and all through the house, not a thing was stirring, except Michael Bublé, a bath…and a tragedy that's brewing.
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May 4, 2022 3 mins
Tall Tales & Short Yarns
Short original stories to feed the theatre of your mind.
Written and performed by Tim Carroll, original music, and sound design by Eric Camilleri
S05E09
Smells Like Popcorn
Smells…they are what you make of them. Take this tale for instance…
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April 9, 2022 3 mins
Tall Tales & Short Yarns
Short original stories to feed the theatre of your mind.
Written and performed by Tim Carroll, original music, and sound design by Eric Camilleri
S05E08
What’s In A Name
Names can be tricky…take Joseph for instance…sounds innocent enough…

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March 23, 2022 6 mins
Tall Tales & Short Yarns
Short original stories to feed the theatre of your mind.
Written and performed by Tim Carroll, original music, and sound design by Eric Camilleri
S05E07
Sherry and Weet-bix
Love…it’s something everyone needs to embrace…and it comes in many different forms. Take Ambrosia for instance…her and Brian’s story will be familiar to many…

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March 3, 2022 3 mins
Tall Tales & Short Yarns
Short original stories to feed the theatre of your mind.
Written and performed by Tim Carroll, original music, and sound design by Eric Camilleri
S05E06
Knock and Run
Life can throw up some perplexing mysteries at times…like answering a knock at your door and finding…well…just what is that?

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February 4, 2022 5 mins
Tall Tales & Short Yarns
Short original stories to feed the theatre of your mind.
Written and performed by Tim Carroll, original music, and sound design by Eric Camilleri
S05E05
Vilhamena
The world according to Vilhalmena. Is this your world or do you exist somewhere else? A lot to unpack if you really think about it.

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January 20, 2022 5 mins
Tall Tales & Short Yarns
Short original stories to feed the theatre of your mind.
Written and performed by Tim Carroll, original music, and sound design by Eric Camilleri
S05E04
Tomorrow
We’ve all been here. Imagine how much we’ll achieve tomorrow.

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December 31, 2021 5 mins
Tall Tales & Short Yarns
Short original stories to feed the theatre of your mind.
Written and performed by Tim Carroll, original music, and sound design by Eric Camilleri
S05E03
The Healing
This is one episode to bookmark and listen to just before sleep descends. A relaxing bedtime narrative.

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December 14, 2021 4 mins
Tall Tales & Short Yarns
Short original stories to feed the theatre of your mind.
Written and performed by Tim Carroll, original music, and sound design by Eric Camilleri
S05E02
Cuckoo Cuckoo
Christmas joy can strike at any time….Cuckoo, Cuckoo.

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December 7, 2021 7 mins
Tall Tales & Short Yarns
Short original stories to feed the theatre of your mind.
Written and performed by Tim Carroll, original music, and sound design by Eric Camilleri
S05E01
Keith Gets the Sack
Revenge can be sweet, even if it is so wrong.

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August 7, 2021 5 mins
Tall Tales & Short Yarns
Short original stories to feed the theatre of your mind.
Written and performed by Tim Carroll, original music and sound design by Eric Camilleri
Season 04 Episode 13
The Cloak of Invisibility
Have you ever wished you were invisible and could go about day-to-day life in peace and quiet? Well, remember…invisibility can come in many forms…

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