House of Games

A wild psychedelic narrative, audio collage that explores neuroscience and trauma. Based on real events House of Games is a wild ride into a 1970s family tragedy after a mother undergoes psychosurgery that results in a bizarre personality change. Presented in documentary podcast form, this story is a dark adventure into the human psyche.

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Episode 3

Episode 3 is a collage of audio clips from interviews and media. In particular, I present a history of my mother's mental illness, her behavior, and the recollections of her closest friend. This podcast deals with discussions of child abuse and mental illness, it may be triggering for some listeners. Created by: Donna Barrow-Green Narrated by: Donna Barrow-Green Music by: Raf Green Flowers Album. https://open.spotify.com/album/7fe1BBZGmU7FzIcIYBVS8l (https://open.spotify.com/album/7fe1BBZGmU7FzI...

Jan 22, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Episode 2: Childhoods

Trigger Warning: This podcast is a memoir of child abuse and neuroscience. It is fully sound produced and experiential. The content may be triggering to some individuals. Episode 2 is another audio book format memoir about my parents. It is a continuation of Episode 1 and sets the stage for a background on my parents' mental illness. In this episode I explore the origins of their behaviors including both of them undergoing brain surgery. I also explore how I made sense of the child abuse and wha...

Jan 14, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 1: Two Criminals

Episode 1: Two Criminals What kind of man drives a 1969 two door holiday coupe cutlass supreme with bucket seats and a console in the middle with a removable compartment where weed and other drugs can be stored? What kind of secret life does a middle class chemist living in a small three bedroom suburban tract house have? Who leads double lives. Follow the lie. In my father’s case it’s the mask of a sociopath. Note from the author: House of Games examines the darkest recesses of my own childhood...

Jan 05, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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