19 episodes

Buckle up and join host Amanda Keller on a celebration of great Australian journeys. Fuel your brain with bite-sized stories from the road and beyond as told by truckies, foodies, comedians, historical figures, and many more. Perfect for lovers of large horizons, big open roads, and the quintessentially Aussie moments which happen on them.

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Buckle up and join host Amanda Keller on a celebration of great Australian journeys. Fuel your brain with bite-sized stories from the road and beyond as told by truckies, foodies, comedians, historical figures, and many more. Perfect for lovers of large horizons, big open roads, and the quintessentially Aussie moments which happen on them.

    Introducing... Find and Tell

    Introducing... Find and Tell

    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 best up and coming storytellers Australia has to offer as they go head-to-head competing to give you the best story – one storyteller will take home the grand prize and be crowned the Find And Tell champion.Follow along each Wednesday.


    Find and Tell is co-production between BlakCast & iHeart Australia.

    Hosted by Jamila Rizvi

    Storytellers are Naeun Kim, Mark Mariano, Ben Haywood & Kate Robinson

    Show Producer is Jay Gasser

    Mix & Mastering by Ryan Pemberton

    Story producers are Indianna Symons, Ryan Pemberton, James Parkinson & Grace Richardson

    Theme music by Alex Cox

    Video production by All Things All Creatures @allthingsallcreatures

    Special thanks to Mundanara Bayles, Corey Layton, Stephanie Coombes, Alyssa Partington, & Bree Steele.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 2 min
    The great Australian tradition of getting lost.

    The great Australian tradition of getting lost.

    Australia is a big country with plenty of places to get lost. We hear from someone whose narrow escape could have meant never being able to face his dad again.

    • 4 min
    Sturt’s Steps has a really “big” environmental message.

    Sturt’s Steps has a really “big” environmental message.

    Corner Country, in far north-west NSW, played a significant role in Charles Sturt’s pursuit of an inland sea. Now, environmental groups, governments and others are using sculptures to raise the profile of the area – and reintroduce some old friends.

    • 4 min
    The Nomad from Newcastle

    The Nomad from Newcastle

    This vast continent offers plenty of sights and experiences. But what’s it really like to drop everything and head out on the open road to try to see it all?

    • 4 min
    Rescuing the Big Potato

    Rescuing the Big Potato

    Australia is home to more than 150 “big things”, from the Big Prawn to the Big Merino. We meet Melanie Tait, heiress to NSW’s Big Potato, and learn how her family saved it from devastation.

    • 4 min
    Taking blind and low-vision travelers on the road.

    Taking blind and low-vision travelers on the road.

    We talk to a tour guide who is using every sensory input to create a rich road trip experience for blind and low-vision travelers.

    • 3 min

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