Backyard Stories

A story of a cringe-worthy birthday surprise. A theatre student is asked to deliver a singing telegram dressed as the Phantom of the Opera. Our first show at The Brunswick Ballroom! The theme of the night was SPACE. Recorded on June 18th, 2021. © Long Story Short Broadcasting

A letter from a woman to her future self. An exploration of the space between who she is and who she might become - if only she could get off YouTube and stop procrastinating. Our first show at The Brunswick Ballroom! The theme of the night was SPACE. Recorded on June 18th, 2021. © Long Story Short Broadcasting

Our first show at The Brunswick Ballroom! The theme of the night was SPACE. Recorded on June 18th, 2021. © Long Story Short Broadcasting

A love letter to New York City, from Melbourne. Recorded on June 6th, 2021.  © Long Story Short Broadcasting

A poem about 2020 and the whole world coming to a stop. SPECIAL EDITION EPISODES FOR THE MOMENT.... If you would like to write and record a story during this time - please let me know! xxxxx © Long Story Short Broadcasting

A story about an unfortunate stuffed capsicum and three friends who paid the price. SPECIAL EDITION EPISODES FOR THE NEXT FEW MONTHS.... If you would like to write and record a story during this time - please let me know! xxxxx © Long Story Short Broadcasting

A reflection on formative musical influences, father & daughters, and how we are shaped by the songs we hold deep in our hearts. SPECIAL EDITION EPISODES FOR THE NEXT FEW MONTHS.... If you would like to write and record a story during this time - please let me know! xxxxx © Long Story Short Broadcasting

An effusive ode to Dua Lipa and her album Future Nostalgia. SPECIAL EDITION EPISODES FOR THE NEXT FEW MONTHS.... If you would like to write and record a story during this time - please let me know! xxxxx © Long Story Short Broadcasting

A story about being late for everything. The roles we play in our families, an unfortunate car accident and crying in public. SPECIAL EDITION EPISODES FOR THE NEXT FEW MONTHS.... If you would like to write and record a story during this time - please let me know! xxxxx © Long Story Short Broadcasting

An reflection on the early days of the pandemic, and how time passes when the world is standing still. SPECIAL EDITION EPISODES FOR THE NEXT FEW MONTHS.... If you would like to write and record a story during this time - please let me know! xxxxx © Long Story Short Broadcasting

A story about sensory nostalgia and the memories we conjure. How we can be transported to a different time and place by certain smell or noise. SPECIAL EDITION EPISODES FOR THE NEXT FEW MONTHS.... If you would like to write and record a story during this time - please let me know! xxxxx © Long Story Short Broadcasting

A son’s letter to his mother. News of her grandchildren, recollections of poems and songs, and precious memories from the time of her passing. SPECIAL EDITION EPISODES FOR THE NEXT FEW MONTHS.... If you would like to write and record a story during this time - please let me know! xxxxx © Long Story Short Broadcasting

An exclusive interview with Mountaineer Brock Parlane about his mission to summit Mt. Everest… SPECIAL EDITION EPISODES FOR THE NEXT FEW MONTHS.... If you would like to write and record a story during this time - please let me know! xxxxx © Long Story Short Broadcasting

A story about two friends travelling around South America. A hypochondriac and a hiking-enthusiast find adventure far from home. SPECIAL EDITION EPISODES FOR THE NEXT FEW MONTHS....  If you would like to write and record a story during this time - please let me know!  xxxxx © Long Story Short Broadcasting

A live reading of a short film script about one mans seemingly normal afternoon in Melbourne... that changes when he locks eyes with a woman on the train platform.  The theme of the night was BLUE.  Recorded on February 14th, 2020. © Long Story Short Broadcasting

A story about a rambunctious Grandmother nicknamed ‘Bluey’. A dinged up Mercedes, a Chanel dress and a high pressure car wash results in a literal disaster. The theme of the night was BLUE.  Recorded on February 14th, 2020. © Long Story Short Broadcasting

A story about an Australian summer. A New Years Eve camping trip turns into a frantic escape from a fast moving bushfire. The theme of the night was BLUE.  Recorded on February 14th, 2020.  © Long Story Short Broadcasting

A story about two sisters getting into a ‘bluey’. Sibling dynamics, kitchen utensils and a bloody handprint smeared on the wall of the staircase. The theme of the night was BLUE.  Recorded on February 14th, 2020. Opening music by Gregor. © Long Story Short Broadcasting

A letter from Wilson (12 Angry Men) to Atticus Finch (To Kill A Mockingbird). A letter full of admiration, musings on change, and the impact of words. The theme of the night was CHANGE Recorded on November 8th, 2019  Bonus Episode!  Listening to a good story is like reading a book that you can’t put down or watching a movie that you don’t want to end. hanging onto every word and getting...

Two poems about the progress humans think they are making. “Convincing ourselves of permanence is one of the most dangerous things we can do at this moment in time.” The theme of the night was CHANGE Recorded on November 8th, 2019 Listening to a good story is like reading a book that you can’t put down or watching a movie that you don’t want to end. hanging onto every word and getting more sucked...

A story about a lavish Christmas grocery haul. Awkward moments at the checkout and an impulsive rose purchase on the way home. The theme of the night was CHANGE *This episode was re-recorded a few weeks after the event!* Listening to a good story is like reading a book that you can’t put down or watching a movie that you don’t want to end. hanging onto every word and getting more sucked in by the...

A story about slow generational shifts in a small mining town. An elderly couple delivers meals on wheels to vulnerable members of the community. The theme of the night was CHANGE Recorded on November 8th, 2019 Listening to a good story is like reading a book that you can’t put down or watching a movie that you don’t want to end. hanging onto every word and getting more sucked in by the second. I’...

A story about how hard it is to write stories. Observations of a changing city, set against the daily backdrop of sameness. The theme of the night was CHANGE Recorded on November 8th, 2019 Listening to a good story is like reading a book that you can’t put down or watching a movie that you don’t want to end. hanging onto every word and getting more sucked in by the second. I’ve heard so many great...