Yarn Quest: Recent Episodes
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Yarn Quest is Awesome Black's kid show where we bring to life big stories by little kids. Each episode we feature stories sent in by the kids that listen to the show. Some are written all by kids and some we help to write. Come on a wild adventure, have amazing fun and meet new friends!
Storytelling is the heart of Yarn Quest, so why don’t you have a go at writing your own?In the Write Your Own Stories episode of Yarn Quest we hear a story from Sibyl and Aunty Brooke. They tell us their very own made-up story all about being a writer. Then Aunty Brooke will take you through writing your very own fiction (that’s made up) story! Then we hear from published writer and editor Jasmin McGaughey, she shares with us why writing stories is her favourite thing ever, and how you could become a writer when you grow up.Thank you to Yarnie Sibyl for their help with this episode.Anyone under 18 can submit to Yarn Quest. If you want to submit a story, an idea or even a drawing for the next episode find us on Instagram @yarnquest_ or send us an email to yarnquest@awesomeblack.org. Don’t forget to check out www.awesomeblack.org for our free downloadable activity sheet for every episode!Expert Guest: Jasmin McGaugheyHosted by: Brooke Scobie & Uncle MotExecutive Producer: Jade GoodwinProducers: Tully De Vries & Brooke ScobieMixing and editing by: Brooke Scobie & Travis De VriesArtwork by: Jade Goodwin An Awesome Black Podcast
There are so many stories that talk about peace and war. What do you think war is all about? And how do we find peace? This episode is all about finding peace in times of imaginary war.In the Peace & War episode of Yarn Quest we hear stories from Raiden, Pania, Adelaide and Tane. They tell us their imaginary yarns about war and how they have found ways for their characters to find peace. Adelaide even shares with us what she learnt about the saying “the pen is mightier than the sword!” Then we hear from podcaster, historian and activist Boe Spearim, he shares with us what he’s learnt making his grown ups podcast called Frontier War Stories, and why is super important to learn the truth about the continent we all live on.Thank you to Yarnies Raiden, Pania, Adelaide and Tane for their help with this episode.Anyone under 18 can submit to Yarn Quest. If you want to submit a story, an idea or even a drawing for the next episode find us on Instagram @yarnquest_ or send us an email to yarnquest@awesomeblack.org. Don’t forget to check out www.awesomeblack.org for our free downloadable activity sheet for every episode!Expert Guest: Boe SpearimHosted by: Brooke Scobie & Uncle MotExecutive Producer: Jade GoodwinProducers: Tully De Vries & Brooke ScobieMixing and editing by: Brooke Scobie & Travis De VriesArtwork by: Jade Goodwin An Awesome Black Podcast
In the Love episode of Yarn Quest we hear stories from Monty, Violet and Bonnie. They tell us their yarns all about some of the people and things that they love the most. Then we hear from podcaster, storyteller and LGBTQ advocate Jane Yettica, she shares with us why love is so important to not just her, but the whole world.Thank you to Yarnies; Monty, Violet and Bonnie for their help with this episode.Anyone under 18 can submit to Yarn Quest. If you want to submit a story, an idea or even a drawing for the next episode find us on Instagram @yarnquest_ or send us an email to yarnquest@awesomeblack.org. Don’t forget to check out www.awesomeblack.org for our free downloadable activity sheet for every episode!Expert Guest: Jane YetticaHosted by: Brooke Scobie & Uncle MotExecutive Producer: Jade GoodwinProducers: Tully De Vries & Brooke ScobieMixing and editing by: Brooke Scobie & Travis De VriesArtwork by: Jade Goodwin An Awesome Black Podcast
Have you ever wondered what it might be like to be famous? When you grow up do you want to be a movie star or a big time reporter? Well this episode is for you!
In this episode of Yarn Quest we hear stories from Pania, Bonnie and Jalani. They tell us their imaginary yarns all about what it would be like if they were famous. Then we have a real life famous TV presenter, podcaster and radio host Rae Johnston, she shares with us what it’s like doing her many jobs and how you can be just like her when you grow up.
Thank you to Yarnies Bonnie, Pania and Jalani for their help with this episode.
Anyone under 18 can submit to Yarn Quest. If you want to submit a story, an idea or even a drawing for the next episode find us on Instagram @yarnquest_ or send us an email to yarnquest@awesomeblack.org. Don’t forget to check out www.awesomeblack.org for our free downloadable activity sheet for every episode!
Expert Guest: Rae Johnston
Hosted by: Brooke Scobie & Uncle Mot
Executive Producer: Jade Goodwin
Producers: Tully De Vries & Brooke Scobie
Mixing and editing by: Brooke Scobie & Travis De Vries
Artwork by: Jade Goodwin
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In this extra special episode Yarnies Sibyl, Tane and Pania travel to the NSW Central Coast to the Australian Reptile Park to meet with Zoo Keeper Neville Williams Boney! Neville shows the Yarnies some amazing reptiles, native Australian plants and other animals. We also have imaginary yarns from Bonnie and Tilly about some very cute lizards. Of course we have Kira’s fact break with some deadly yarns and jokes all about reptiles.
A huge thank you to The Australian Reptile Park for supporting Yarn Quest to come and visit. Thank you to Yarnies Tilly, Bonnie and Kira for their help with this episode.
Anyone under 18 can submit to Yarn Quest. If you want to submit a story, an idea or even a drawing for the next episode find us on Instagram @yarnquest_ or send us an email to yarnquest@awesomeblack.org. Don’t forget to check out www.awesomeblack.org for our free downloadable activity sheet for every episode!
Expert Guest: Neville Williams Boney
Hosted by: Brooke Scobie & Uncle Mot
Executive Producer: Jade Goodwin
Producers: Tully De Vries & Brooke Scobie
Mixing and editing by: Brooke Scobie & Travis De Vries
Artwork by: Jade Goodwin
Yummy yummy yummy! It's time for a Yarn Quest all about what goes in your tummy!
The post Episode 16: Food first appeared on Awesome Black - First Nations Creatives.
Music is any exciting collection of sounds and this episode of Yarn Quest we learn all about it from our Yarnies and musician Mr Rhodes!
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Join Uncle Mot on a story writing adventure as he takes you through a guided activity to help you write a story all of your very own.
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Families come in all different shapes and sizes, join us this episode for stories our Yarnies have created to explore their ideas of family.
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This episode of Yarn Quest pays tribute to our First Nations language keepers, teachers and learners.
The post Episode 13: Indigenous Languages first appeared on Awesome Black - First Nations Creatives.
This is a very special NAIDOC episode of Yarn Quest, featuring all First Nations kids telling the stories they want to tell.
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Yarnies Violet, Wynter, Pania, Jalani and Sibyl share fun and fantastical yarns all about art, whether it be real art they’ve made themselves or an imaginary world where even animals make art. Did you know art isn’t just painting? Do you know how long humans have been making art? Well listen up to Kira’s Fact […]
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We’re all poets even if we don’t know it! Join us as we play with words on this special Poetry episode of Yarn Quest.
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Yarnies Tane, Sibyl, Vinny, Genevieve and Briony spin some yarns that will transport you straight to the stars to meet aliens creatures and a very friendly space possum. Our First Nations expert this episode is Karlie Alinta Noon, Gamilaraay astronomer and science communicator, who just released her first book Astronomy, Sky Country! Jump on in […]
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Let’s learn all about the real and imaginary worlds of cooking with this episode of Yarn Quest.
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Yarn Quest is back, we’ve missed you all so much! This episode Yarnies Sibyl, Pania, Isobel and Adelaide tell us real and made up stories about friendship. At the end of every episode in this season of Yarn Quest you’ll hear from First Nations experts who will tell you all about what they do, and […]
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All of us Yarnies celebrate different holidays and celebrations throughout the year. In episode six we share a few of our different holidays stories. Get ready to go on a great adventure! A huge thank you to Lacey, Sybil and Declan for submitting this ep
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The bush is home to so many things; plants and animals, humans and magic. In episode five of Yarn Quest our stories are all about things that you would find living in the bush. So get ready to go on an incredible adventure with all of our friends who hel
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Ooooooooooooooo! Its a spooky time of year... In episode four of Yarn Quest our stories are haunted. So get ready to have a fun, spooky time with Jokes and Facts from Kira and a special visit from Uncle Trav.
A huge thank you to Pania, Kira, Sibyl and
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In episode three of Yarrrrn Quest, its our official Pirate episode. So get your skull and crossbones and be ready to walk the plank! This week we launch the first Fact Break with Kira our brand new resident weekly fact finder, and joke teller extraordina
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In the second episode of Yarn Quest we hear stories about doctors, nurses and medicine. One of the stories is a bit gross but its really funny. Enjoy!
A huge thank you to Tane, Pania, Kira, Spencer & Ceda for writing, reading, doing the voices and
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A special podcast for National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Childrens Day.
All of the children and stories featured in this episode are First Nations.
A huge thank you to Sibyl, Pania, Maeve & Tilliana.
Hosted by Brooke Scobie
Editi
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