S2E114 - Danggujarra

Natalie and Bullen are joined by special guest Damien Hasting Jones where they continue their discussion about falling and the various kinds of falls, from tripping to collapsing out of sickness to falling into a hole or trap. Damien adds depth to the dialogue about linguistic diversity by sharing …

S3E149 - Danggujarra - Walmak - Flickering

Natalie and Bullen recap the words of the week focusing mainly on tracking, finishing, flickering, and running-related vocabulary, supplemented by cultural anecdotes and references to local flora, fauna, and traditions. They focus on the Walmajurri term for flickering, and chat about fireflies flic…

S3E148 - Danggujarra - Jupulankarrakangu - Chase

Natalie and Bullen discuss the Walmajurri words related to chasing and running. They chat about traditional hunting methods, like spearing kangaroos and emus, and the challenge of catching them. They also describe natural phenomena, such as animals climbing trees during floods, and how this influen…

S3E147 - Danggujarra - Jarlany - Damp

Natalie and Bullen chat about hunters follow animal and human tracks that are made clearer by damp soil after rain, discussing different animal tracks like those of goannas, snakes, pigs, and goats. The word of the day is Jarlany meaning Damp.

S3E146 - Danggujarra - Pujumanu - Finished

Natalie and Bullen go over the Walmajurri terms for finishing something. They share cultural stories related to finishing, such as all-night singing ceremonies that narrate stories through songs, and days spent mustering cattle requiring nighttime singing to calm the animals. They described how the…

S3E145 - Danggujarra - Kuliji - Wild-Chook

Natalie and Bullen go over the Walmajurri term for the purple swamp hen, black-tailed native hen, or wild chook, birds found near billabongs and swamps. hey described the bird’s colors and habitat, noting the environmental conditions such as dried billabongs and rain bringing water back. Natalie an…

S3E144 - Danggujarra - Mirrmarnu - Weak

Natalie and Bullen chat about the ongoing heat wave in the Kimberley, highlighting the importance of seeking shade, cooling down with water, and wearing protective clothing. The word of the day is Mirrmarnu meaning Weak.

S3E143 - Danggujarra - Wampalkarra - Aimlessly

Natalie and Bullen go over the Walmajurri terms for wandering aimless or without direction. They also discuss the recent flooding, which broke a 50-year record for the highest water level in that month according to the Bureau of Meteorology. The word of the day is Wampalkarra meaning Aimlessly.

S3E142 - Danggujarra - Martuwarra-Warrampa - River-Flood

Natalie and Bullen discuss the Walmajurri term for river flooding, noting the Fitzroy River flowing after recent rains, marking the onset of the wet season with daily raindrops cooling the area. They play two songs from the Natalie plays two songs from the Flow album, a community project created wi…

S3E141 - Danggujarra

Natalie and Bullen chat about the Fitzroy River's current state, celebrating it flowing after a period of dryness. Natalie plays two songs from the Flow album, a community project created with Tura New Music and Gillian Howell. The songs promote respect for the river, emphasize the importance of ma…