The Sound Of My Father
RNZWhen a long-lost tape surfaces, John Court embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Born to a US Marine and a wahine Māori who fell in love in WWII, John's search also reveals a hidden NZ history.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 8 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||
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John takes emotional steps on his journey of self-discovery, walking onto his ancestral marae for the first time, shoulder to shoulder with his American brother Ron Asher. John sits down to listen to the cassette, and finally hears the sound of his f... more
In California, Rita plays the cassette to Don’s children and receives the shock of her life. What if everything we knew up until now is wrong? Back in New Zealand, Rita connects with Jean’s children to reveal the trauma she faced in her life after Do... more
Rita travels to Ferndale, California, retracing John’s journey in 1996 to meet his American family. We learn just how much John meant to Don, and what impact John had, not only on Don’s life, but also on Don’s wife and children.
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John is given a purse of letters that shakes the foundations of everything he knows. John learns that his father, Don Asher, not only knew about him, but had been trying to make contact with him.
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- An absolute gem
This is a beautiful, touching, thoughtful and provocative listen. An amazing story shared by such generous wonderful people.
Loved it.
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Australia3 days ago - Excellent
Everything I’ve ever wanted in a podcast.
Apple Podcasts5AuntDD33
United States3 days ago - Couldn’t stop listening
Superb story telling. I absolutely loved this podcast. A beautiful story but also very insightful historically speaking. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute.
Apple Podcasts5N.H.Lambert
Italy5 days ago - Kind, educational, and deeply moving
Not only is this such a kind and moving podcast, it is also a history lesson seen through the context of a family. Both my parents are dead, and this has made me wish I had some mixed-tapes with their voices. Well made, thank you to all involved for sharing
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New Zealand9 days ago - Ingrid’s Review
This was one of the most loving and beautiful podcasts I have listened to and I listen to hours of podcasts. I will be searching for other materials from RNZ. Highly recommend.
Apple Podcasts5ingridsweUnited States11 days ago
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Apple Podcasts | #199 | Australia/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #38 | New Zealand/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #5 | New Zealand/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #193 |  Singapore/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #231 |  Ireland/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #232 |  Denmark/Society & Culture |
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A deeply personal, documentary-style series centered on a long-lost wartime tape that unravels a cross-cultural family history. Through intimate interviews with relatives, historians, and archival material, episodes explore whakapapa, adoption, and the lasting echoes of WWII-era relationships between Māori communities and American servicemen. The narrative blends emotional storytelling with cultural context, gradually revealing hidden connections, intergenerational impact, and the power of documentary storytelling to illuminate identity and belonging. Noteworthy elements include archival reveals, guest perspectives from family members and scholars, and a careful handling of sensitive family history that invites empathy and reflection for li... more
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Recent guests on The Sound Of My Father include:
1. Jean Court
2. Ron Asher
3. Diane Porter
4. Pat Stafford
5. Roymata Turner
6. Angela Wanhala
7. Erica Newman
8. Rita Attwood
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