Find and Tell

This is the grand finale of Season 2, and we are closing with a story that hits straight to the heart. Proud Murrawarri and Filipino artist Dobby steps up to the mic with Fight, a powerful exploration of Country, community, and song. For Dobby, music is not just about beats and bars. It is a way to speak to his people, honour his roots, and protect what matters most. In this episode, he takes us d...

This is the penultimate episode of the season and the final story from proud Larrakia and Meriam Mir storyteller Aaliyah-Jade Bradbury. Big Esso, meaning “big thanks” in Torres Strait Creole, is a love letter to the women in her family and to the islands that shaped them. It is a story that could only be told by a First Nations woman and it carries the unshakable rhythm of the Torres S...

In this episode we return to Micah Kickett for his final story of the season. A proud Koori and Noongar man, Micah has already shown us the power of blending sharp wit with deep reflection. Now he takes us somewhere more personal, back to Western Australia and the Mogumber Mission, once known as the Moore River Native Settlement. It is a place heavy with history and part of the Stolen Generations....

This episode is about courage, reinvention, and taking the road less travelled. Proud Larrakia and Meriam Mir storyteller Aaliyah-Jade Bradbury begins her journey in a plumbing supply store, steel caps on and hair in a “don’t talk to me” bun. On the surface, it was just a job. But beneath the routine was a quiet ache, the feeling that life was slowly shrinking her world. Aaliyah&...

This episode is about balance, quick changes, and not letting anyone put you in a tidy little box. Meet Micah Kickett, a proud Koori and Noongar man who spends his days in a suit and tie as a lawyer… then swaps the briefcase for a microphone to become a stand-up comedian by night. Micah takes us on the fastest commute ever, racing from the courtroom to the comedy stage, still in the same su...

The wait is over. Season 2 of Find and Tell kicks off with a story that will have you turning the volume up and your head nodding along. Proud Murrawarri and Filipino artist Dobby takes centre stage with Mic Check , a deep dive into the heart of hip hop and why it is one of the most powerful cultural connectors in the world. From the Bronx to Redfern, Dobby shows how a beat can carry a message, ho...

Find and Tell is back with a brand-new season, spotlighting stories from emerging First Nations storytellers across the country. Across the next 6 weeks, First Nations storytellers step behind the mic to share raw, real, and unforgettable yarns. Season 2 is packed with stories that are smart, sharp, and will stick with you long after the last laugh. Hosted by proud Aboriginal woman and BlakCast fo...

The Find and Tell finale continues as Mark and Ben battle it out over the theme Lost In Translation. This week we hear from Ben. In passing conversation at a Christchurch pub, Ben discovered that all New Zealander's learn the Māori language in school. This left Ben wondering why he was never taught his Aboriginal language and he seeks out an answer. Ben's search leads him into deeper questions abo...

The Find and Tell two-part finale begins here, as Mark and Ben share the theme Lost In Translation.  Both our storytellers have an extended amount of time to tell their story, and this week we will hear from Mark.  For his final story, Mark demystifies one element of modern romance that has punctuated his own experiences of dating: Ghosting. Why do people ghost? Is it ever okay to ghost? How do yo...

This episode we say goodbye to two of our storytellers as we head towards the finale. Which will make it through - Mark, Kate, Naeun or Ben?  Before then, Ben and Mark share their stories on the theme Odd One Out. As self-proclaimed ‘fatty’ Mark is here to show us that fatness can be an experience punctuated by joy! Joined by besties Tess and Cribbs who founded Radically Soft – a plus size clothin...

This episode kicks off the four final stories from our storytellers before the finals, where only two will advance. Naeun and Kate share the theme of New Beginnings. Naeun finds herself in a small country town in New South Wales, as locals flock to the showgrounds, ready for a big day out. But this isn’t a music festival. It’s a police auction, where thousands of items – lost, stolen or seized – w...

As we approach the half way point of the series, Naeun and Ben go head to head to tell a story on the theme Today Was A Bad Day.  10 years ago, Ben had planned a day to take his friend Brenna out surfing for the first time. Hours later, he was driving Brenna to the hospital, covered in blood. Ben’s been carrying the guilt from that day ever since. So, he reaches out to Brenna, to make amends, and...

We've now met all four of our storytellers, but the competition has only just begun to heat up. This episode we see the return of Kate and Mark as they share a story on the theme Forgive and Forget. Mark takes us back to the early 2000s, when Australian Idol was the beating heart of this nation’s popular culture. He speaks with one contestant whose wings were rising to the height of success and fa...

It's time to meet our final two storytellers, Mark Mariano and Naeun Kim. This week they go head-to-head on the theme Unlikely Allies. Mark grew up as a member of the Mormon church. But in his early teen years he left it all behind - because he felt that his sexuality and his spirituality could not co-exist. In this story, he explores that divide, and whether it needs to be there. And Naeun invest...

Introducing our first two storytellers, Ben Haywood and Kate Robinson. This week they go head-to-head to find and tell the best story on the theme Silver Linings. Ben investigates a small country village that became home to a mind-boggling mystery when it was suddenly overrun by hundreds of… teddy bears .  And Kate's story begins amidst an emotional breakup, when out of the blue she receives a voi...

Don’t miss Find and Tell, the search for the next generation of Australian storytellers. Think of it like one of those TV talent shows... but for podcasting! You'll hear from four Australians as they go head-to-head to Find and Tell unique and interesting stories from around the country, based on a new theme each episode. Follow along each Wednesday as host Jamila Rizvi decides which storyteller w...

Find and Tell is the search for the next generation of Australian storytellers. Think of it like one of those TV talent shows... but without the singing and spinning chairs. After a nation-wide search and hundreds of entries, four diverse Australians have been selected, trained, and set free to Find and Tell unique and interesting stories from around the country. Join host Jamila Rizvi and the bes...

🚨 CALLING AUSTRALIAN STORYTELLERS! 🚨 iHeart Australia and BlakCast are on the hunt for contestants to compete in a podcast tournament starting in 2024. If you can find and tell a good story, this is an opportunity you don't want to miss! No experience is needed and if you’re chosen, you’ll be flown to iHeart’s studios in Sydney, be trained by industry experts, be handed your own recording gear a...