These spare and elegant snapshots are both dramatic and poignant. Although the voice acting can be uneven, the writing is consistently sharp, often cutting to the very heart of the human condition. It's a jolly good show, so pour yourself a brandy and curl up by the fire: Joseph Dougherty has put Ira Glass on notice.

Utterly charming. Requires and rewards both patience and attention. And when the cows finally do come home, answering the farmer's haunting call, the sounds of their hooves over the loose floorboards bring them out of the barn and straight into your living room. (note: this recording is binaural, so be sure to use headphones)