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There are TWO separate Tables.
One which sorting pieces by TYPE.
And another that sorts pieces by READING TIME.
PIECES SORTED BY TYPE
Pieces sorted by category:
FOUNDATIONAL DOCUMENTS
THE DECLARATION OF INTERDEPENDENCE
(4 Minute Read)
In which I outline what I’m doing here.
WORDPLAYGROUND
Do you like Alice in Wonderland? Dr Suess? Rakim? Kendrick Lamar? Yianni does, and here are where his flows reside.
THE DRIVE HOME
(7 minute read)
Conscious, kinshuss, kwanshass, queen. What the hell does conscious mean?
HOW MANY KINGS COULD YOU FIT ON A HORSE?
(10 Minute Read)
A truth in life, that often is hidden.
Sometimes you’re the rider, and sometimes you’re ridden.
PERSONAL PIECES
I’M YIANNI. I’M 44. AND I’M SENSITIVE.
(12 Minute Read)
I’m Yianni. I cry. And that’s okay.
HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE THE NFL (LOOK CLOSER)
(9 Minutes)
On how everything is interesting if you care to be interested.
SPECTRUM OF SUPERHEROES
(15 minute read)
Neurodiversity as a superpower, with the good and the bad that entails.
IT’S ALL GREEK TO ME.
(1 Minute Read)
I get car parking as a member of the Orthodox Church, right?
AUDIBLE HISS
(5 Minute Read)
Can I overcome my perfectionism by taking myself out of the loop?
SOCIAL COMMENTARY AND OPINION
PAULINE HANSON. HOPELESS DRUG ADDICT.
(7 Minute Read)
Conservatives and liberals both perform a valuable function in society...
SHHHHH…THE POWER OF SILENCE.
(7 Minute Read)
On the power of listening.
HOW MONEY MAKES YOU SMARTER - PART 1 - ELITE PERFORMANCE
(8 Minute Read)
How I bought my way into high society.
HOW MONEY MAKES YOU SMARTER - PART 2. CAPITALISM? CLOCKED IT MATE
(7 Minute Read)
Where I fix capitalism with one simple tweak.
SATIRE IS DEAD, AND THAT’S A REALLY BAD THING.
(5 Minute Read)
Step away from the sarcasm. It’s dangerous.
EMPATHY x SYMPATHY. FORESIGHT x HINDSIGHT
(4 Minute Read)
On the things that you miss when you think you’re a God.
WHAT DOES AUSTRALIA DAY MEAN TO ME? - Yianni (Age 10)
(4 Minute Read)
Through the eyes of a child.
PARTY IN THE USA:THE BEST SONG ABOUT DEATH METAL EVER WRITTEN.
(5 Minute Read)
Fight me.
QANON INTERVIEW
(5 Minute Read)
Why your cousin has lost it. And how to get them back.
STORIES
“BID THAT GENT WAKE FROM HIS REVERIE” - A FAERYTALE.
(7 Minute)
Most fairy-tales begin "Once upon a time". This is not most fairy-tales...
ENERGY, SLEEP, POWER, POLLUTION.
(8 minute read)
Why are more and more people on a space station asking for mind obliviation procedures?
THE SPECTACULAR LUCIANO BROTHERS CIRCUS
(8 minute read)
I suppose all identical twins look the same to you.
SORTED BY LENGTH
Pieces sorted by length.
SHORT PIECES (1-4 Minutes)
IT’S ALL GREEK TO ME.
(1 Minute Read) / PERSONAL
I get car parking as a member of the Orthodox Church, right?
EMPATHY x SYMPATHY. FORESIGHT x HINDSIGHT
(4 Minute Read) / SOCIAL COMMENTARY
On the things that you miss when you think you’re a God.
WHAT DOES AUSTRALIA DAY MEAN TO ME? - Yianni (Age 10)
(4 Minute Read) / SOCIAL COMMENTARY
Through the eyes of a child.
THE DECLARATION OF INTERDEPENDENCE
(4 Minute Read)
In which I set out my stall.
MEDIUM PIECES(5-9 Minutes)
QANON INTERVIEW
(5 Minute Read) / SOCIAL COMMENTARY
Why your cousin has lost it. And how to get them back.
AUDIBLE HISS
(5 Minute Read) / PERSONAL
Whereby I commit to publishing nothing but dogshit for two months.
PARTY IN THE USA:THE BEST SONG ABOUT DEATH METAL EVER WRITTEN.
(5 Minute Read) / OPINION
Fight me.
SATIRE IS DEAD, AND THAT’S A REALLY BAD THING.
(7 Minute Read) / SOCIAL COMMENTARY
Step away from the sarcasm. It’s dangerous.
PAULINE HANSON. HOPELESS DRUG ADDICT.
(7 Minute Read) / SOCIAL COMMENTARY
Conservatives and liberals both perform a valuable function in society...
THE DRIVE HOME
(7 minute read) / WORDPLAYGROUND
Conscious, kinshuss, kwanshass, queen. What the hell does conscious mean?
“BID THAT GENT WAKE FROM HIS REVERIE” - A FAERYTALE.
(7 Minute) / STORIES
Medieval OH&S follies.
SHHHHH…THE POWER OF SILENCE.
(7 Minute Read) / SOCIAL COMMENTARY
On the power of listening.
HOW MONEY MAKES YOU SMARTER - PART 2. CAPITALISM? CLOCKED IT MATE
(7 Minute Read) / SOCIAL COMMENTARY
Where I fix capitalism with one simple tweak.
PAULINE HANSON. HOPELESS DRUG ADDICT.
(7 Minute Read) / SOCIAL COMMENTARY
Conservatives and liberals both perform a valuable function in society...
HOW MONEY MAKES YOU SMARTER - PART 1 - ELITE PERFORMANCE
(8 Minute Read) / SOCIAL COMMENTARY
How I bought my way into high society.
ENERGY, SLEEP, POWER, POLLUTION.
(8 minute read) / STORIES
Why are people on a space station? And why are they asking for mind wiping procedures?
THE SPECTACULAR LUCIANO BROTHERS CIRCUS
(8 minute read) / STORIES
I suppose all identical twins look the same to you.
HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE THE NFL (LOOK CLOSER)
(9 Minutes) / PERSONAL
On how everything is interesting if you care to be interested.
LONGER PIECES (10+ Minutes)
HOW MANY KINGS CAN YOU FIT ON A HORSE?
(10 Minute Read) / WORDPLAYGROUND
A truth about life, that often is hidden.
Sometimes you’re the rider, and sometimes you’re ridden.
I’M YIANNI. I’M 44. AND I’M SENSITIVE.
(12 Minute Read) / PERSONAL
I’m Yianni. I cry. And that’s okay.
SPECTRUM OF SUPERHEROES
(15 minute read) / PERSONAL / NEURODIVERSITY
Neurodiversity as superpower, with the good and the bad that entails.