Question: iOS seems to refuse to allow me to email "long" voice memos, and I'm unaware of any way to extract them from iTunes backups of my phone. How can I retrieve entire voice memos that aren't really short?

Answer: 
You can extract the voice memos from your iPhone back up by downloading this free application: <http://www.iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=4974>
This will allow you to read the files from your back up files. (saved my life)
The site also walks you through how to use it - it's really simple.
Once you have extracted the IOS files, go to the media folder and you will find recordings. That's where your voice memos will be!
First, you don't need to download any software. 

Visit [this article](http://www.tech-recipes.com/rx/6403/iphone-transfer-voice-memos-from-iphone-to-computer/), which explains how to transfer the memo to iTunes.

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> 1. Dock your iPhone via USB
> 2. Click the name of your iPhone under Devices in the left column
> 3. Click the Music tab
> 4. Click the checkbox for Include voice memos
> 5. Sync your device
> 6. Your files will appear under a new Voice Memos playlist
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Then, if you want to have it play on Apple Tv or hear it from your phone and it still doesn't work, there is another trick.

Go into iTunes, hold the `Ctrl` button and click on the song/memo you've imported. Choose the "Create an AAC Version" option. It will make a copy of the song above or below the original in iTunes. Then you can play this on Apple TV or off your phone like a regular song.