In this episode we have a yarn with Kyah Simon, a football superstar who has represented Australia in the Matilda's team in two Olympic games. She talks about her childhood and how she found a love of football, in an NRL mad family.
We asked Brett and Leo:Where are you from?How did your footy career begin?How did you end up in Newcastle?What Indigenous players were on the team?How does it feel to play in front of huge crowds?When did you realise you could go all the way in
Simone Jordan from Awabakal has a yarn with Yeena Thompson and Toni Manton about the role of women in today's society. They share personal stories, tears and triumphs.
Rod Smith has a chat with super Coach Michael Maguire and local boy Ronald Griffiths - Wests Tigers Assistant Coach about his vision for the team and some of the up and coming stars.
Rod Smith from Awabakal has a yarn with Ken Weatherall - a man of many talents. A proud descendant of the Muruwari and Kamilaroi Nations of New South Wales, Ken has been a passionate advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
Rod Smith has a chat with Edrick Lee from the Newcastle Knights. Tune in and listen to Edricks story's about his youth, challenges he's faced and hurdles he's overcome to succeed.
In this episode of Awabakal's podcast - Awabapod - Rod Smith has a yarn with Louise Campbell from the Catholic Schools service about this year's NAIDOC theme - Heal Country.
In this episode of Awabapod Rod Smith has a yarn with Sargeant Grant Biles and Indigenous Liaison Officer Matthew Roberts from the Williamtown RAAF base. They share their stories and offer some insight into what a career is like in the armed fo
Rod Smith has an emotional and eye-opening yarn with Donna Meehan. Donna shares her story, as part of the stolen generation and her own personal road to reconciliation.
We're chatting to the wonderfully talented Gema Simon - international soccer superstar and all round inspiration. Tune in and hear about her journey, the dedication required to reach her dreams and her plans for the future.
How are you? Been in Newcastle for over a year now. How are you settling in and how do you feel about Newcastle?Townsville born. Indigenous Allstars game in Townsville. How’d you feel about that being played there?Your family background is Torr
Queenslander boy. Where are you from originally & tell me a little about your family?What was life growing up for you? And did that environment and upbringing create the foundations of Steven Oliver the performer?How did you get into the arts a
An introduction for Nathan Towney.Where were you born and where did you grow up mostly?What was life growing up for you like?I hear you played a bit of footy when you were young?How’s the PVC role going and how are you handling the COVID situat
What did you have for breakfast?Where did you grow up?What was your childhood like?What’s your best memory of your childhood?What lead you to a career in professional footy?What does a typical day look like for Connor when you’re training?Who w
An interview where Kelvin tells us a little bit about himself, his road to where he is now, and his passion for improving Aboriginal health.Where did you grow up?What was your childhood like?What’s your best memory of your childhood?Who was you
In this episode we explore the below questions through the eyes of our youth, from a political perspective and through the experience of an elder:1 . What is your feeling and response to the BLM movement with the marches and protest that have h
Topics covered include:What was your childhood like?What’s your best memory of your childhood?What has been your experience with Mental Health, Drugs, Alcohol and Smoking.What was the point where he decided to become a Ninja warrior?Do you see