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All In The Mind presents... What The Duck?!
All In The Mind presents... What The Duck?!
All In The Mind presents... What The Duck?!
Wednesday 9th March 2022
Explore bird names with Ann Jones and uncover the surprising cultural stories they reveal in 'What The Duck?!'.
8 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Quirky Bird Names and Their Hidden Stories
Episode Overview
- Bird names often reflect male-centric characteristics.
- European names for birds have overshadowed Indigenous stories.
- Humour is used to highlight serious cultural issues.
- Bird naming can reveal historical injustices.
- Indigenous perspectives offer deep insights into cultural erasure.
It's like somebody came along and just... covered up and silenced the real names and the real stories of the place.
Ever wondered about the quirky names of birds and their deeper meanings? 'All In The Mind' presents a fascinating excerpt from 'What The Duck?!', a new podcast hosted by nature enthusiast Ann Jones. Ann takes listeners on a journey through the oddities of bird names, questioning the often misogynistic and colonial roots behind them. With a light-hearted approach, she highlights how some bird names reflect male-centric characteristics, leaving the female counterparts in the shadows.
Ann shares an amusing anecdote about autocorrecting a certain swear word to 'duck', inspiring the podcast's catchy title. Yet, beneath the humour lies a serious conversation about cultural erasure. Nola Turner-Jensen, a Wiradjuri woman, provides poignant insights into how European names for birds have overshadowed Indigenous stories and identities, causing deep spiritual and cultural pain. The episode is both entertaining and thought-provoking, blending Ann's signature curiosity with a critical look at historical injustices.
It’s a perfect listen for those who enjoy exploring nature with a twist of social awareness. By the end, you'll be questioning not just the names of birds but also the narratives we choose to uphold. So, are you ready to rethink what you know about our feathered friends and the stories they carry?