Word Up
ABCWord Up shares the diverse languages of black Australia from Anmatyerre to Arrernte, from Bidjara to Bundjalung, from Nyungar to Ngaanyatjarra, from Yankunytjatjara to Yorta Yorta—one word at a time.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 467 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||
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For Word Up this month, language worker Daisy Allen from lutruwita/Tasmania shares a little bit of her language, palawa kani.
This week, Daisy shares the name for a river reed used in weaving.
Heather Mitjangba Burarrwanga is a Yolgnu woman from Galiwinku/Elcho Island in north-east Arnhem Land, and a senior cultural tutor at NAISDA Dance College.
For Word Up, she shares the Yolgnu word for 'butterfly'.
Singer-songwriter Kankawa Nagarra shares some Gooniyandi language to get reacquainted on Word Up.
Dr Jesse Hodgetts is a Senior Lecturer of Global Indigenous Studies at University of Newcastle.
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I’m so glad we are reviving and reclaiming our first languages. I get to hear so many others speak and explain many meanings to our languages something we can keep and share
Apple Podcasts5LynnetteSD
Australia2 years ago - Word Up
I am intrigued and delighted by this program and Daniel Browning's premise to start it. I admire the quite courage, which in the face of appalling cultural genocide and aching loss, sets about retrieving these language, slowly but surely, one word at a time. I was especially taken by Daniel Browning talking about Bundjalung, his father's tongue, in the program which launched this spin-off from Awaye! Him taking about his nephew, his 'burudjam' and his 'baraygir' was especially moving.
Apple Podcasts5Anonymous epicnessAustralia5 years ago - What happened to the past episodes??
Just wondering where they disappeared to?
Apple Podcasts1AdniculFAustralia6 years ago - Love this podcast!!
So great to hear from people all over the country who feel passionate about their languages. Great podcast!
Apple Podcasts5Ethel H.Australia9 years ago
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What is Word Up about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Word Up highlights the rich tapestry of Black Australian languages, sharing words, phrases, and personal stories that illuminate language preservation, identity, and cultural connection. Episodes center on diverse language families—from Warlpiri and Durrambul to Gungaloo and Woiwurrung—through intimate conversations with language custodians and community leaders. The show stands out for its immersive, mouth-to-heritage approach, using everyday terms and cultural context to bring endangered languages to life and demonstrate how language sustains country, family, and memory.
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Which podcasts are similar to Word Up?
These podcasts share a similar audience with Word Up:
1. AWAYE! - Full program podcast
2. Speaking Out
3. Black Magic Woman with Mundanara Bayles
4. Kids Podcasts on Indigenous Language and Learning – ABC Listen
5. The Music Show
How many episodes of Word Up are there?
Word Up launched 9 years ago and published 467 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Word Up include:
1. Heather Mitjangba Burarrwanga
2. Olive Knight
3. Ned Jampijinpa Hargraves
4. Joan Ashburton
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