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Yarn | A Story Podcast

By: John Roche
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  • Documentaries and dramas. Whether we're spinning yarns or unraveling them, Yarn is about telling interesting stories. We have about 27 different stories now, each in a different style. Most episodes are standalone but some bigger stories are part of a series. We've done a 3-part doc series on the history of disability, a 2-part docu-drama about a German spy in Ireland during WW2. We've taken listeners on a trip around the Chernobyl exclusion zone, on a ride-along with a New York police officer and into the bizarre palace of a corrupt dictator. Irish Podcast Awards: Winner, Best Factual '22
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Episodes
  • Escape from Madrid

    Escape from Madrid
    Dec 12 2023

    [History documentary]  

    Pablo De Miguel tells the little known story of how Turkish diplomats saved the lives of 1,000 refugees during the Spanish Civil War’s longest siege. It involves espionage, international negotiations and murder but above all else it's a story about the will to survive and fight to get home.

    Pablo's research website:

    zurbano21.com

    Special thanks to Martin and Sofía.

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    Clips taken from:

    • British Pathé films
    • British Movietone
    • While at War (2019)
    • The Spanish Civil War (1983)
    • The Spanish Earth (1937)

    Music: Epidemic Sound --- Full episode transcript available here: https://mrjohnroche-42475.medium.com/escape-from-madrid-the-untold-story-of-how-turkish-diplomats-saved-the-lives-of-a-thousand-cadf2f156e4b --- Yarn is produced and edited by John Roche --- Comments and feedback very welcome! Email: yarnstorypodcast (at) gmail.com. X: @YarnStoryPod

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    43 mins
  • The Highest Cyclist in the World

    The Highest Cyclist in the World
    May 1 2023
    [Sports documentary] In 2007 the legendary Scottish track cyclist Sir Chris Hoy set out to break the 1km time trial world record. The record and then only sub one minute 1km time was set by Hoy's longtime rival; Arnaud Tournant. Hoy was determined to go sub one minute himself and even more determined to snatch the record away from the French cyclist. Hoy embarked on a journey to the most remote cycling venue on the planet; The Alto Irpavi Velodrome, high in the Bolivian Andes. The fastest track on earth. Hoy's attempt pushed the boundaries of what his body could take. Throw in the very real risks of altitude sickness, a shoestring budget, an extremely tight deadline, unpredictable weather conditions, malfunctioning airplanes, some very curious locals and join us as we revisit the circus atmosphere that surrounded Chris Hoy when he became the highest cyclist in the world. To help us along with this story we talk to kilo track cyclist; Eamonn Byrne and to an expert in high altitude training; Nick Hart. Featuring original music score by Drembot. References: Heroes, Villains and Velodromes: Chris Hoy and Britain’s Track Cycling Revolution - Richard Moore (Author). Chris Hoy: The Autobiography of Britain's most successful ever olympian - Sir Chris Hoy (Author). Arnaud Tournant: le phénomène - Pascal Sergent (Author). Eamonn Byrne is a coach at blacklinecoaching.com Nick Hart is a performance specialist at altitudecentre.com --- Full episode transcript available here: https://mrjohnroche-42475.medium.com/yarn-26-the-highest-cyclist-in-the-world-78333e6b3fd1 --- Yarn is produced and edited by John Roche --- Comments and feedback very welcome! Email: yarnstorypodcast (at) gmail.com. Twitter: @YarnStoryPod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yarnstorypod/message
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    50 mins
  • Yarn Extra | The music from the highest cyclist in the world

    Yarn Extra | The music from the highest cyclist in the world
    Apr 29 2023

    As an extra bonus here are 3 complete music tracks that our composer Drembot created for the episode "The Highest Cyclist in the World". Enjoy the tracks in full and uninterrupted.


    You can get more of Drembot's music on Spotify here:

    https://open.spotify.com/artist/5PjdfdGAzsxgAX3GFuMWR4?si=uYMGzZWFQJyaF0YwwhlQxQ


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    12 mins
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