Everybody’s Trying To Find Their Way Home is an independent podcast series created by acclaimed songwriter Jen Cloher (Ngāti Kahu ki Whangaroa, Ngāpuhi), documenting the experiences of Māori and First Nations artists who are writing and performing in their languages. The first season (2023) was nominated for Best New Podcast and Best Arts and Culture Podcast at the Australian Podcast Awards, and featured in the Wheeler Centre’s Spring Fling program with a special live episode.
In season two, Jen travels to Kakadu with Shellie Morris to learn about the enduring legacy of the Borroloola Songwomen; visits Whirimako Black in Ruatoki to find out why her groundbreaking debut album Hinepukohurangi (Shrouded in the Mist) was shelved for five years; takes a ride in Byllie-jean’s truck to hear the stories behind her Taite Prize-winning debut, heads to Denny’s 24 hour diner in South Auckland for a feed with Jordyn with a Why; and celebrates the joys of Naarm based waiata group Takatāpui Tuesdays with campaigner and organiser Te Raukura O’Connell Rapira.