Welcome to episode 50!! I am celebrating this milestone episode with a special mini-yarn all about the origins of the word "yarn".
Most people outside of New Zealand will only associate yarn with wool, and I have to tell people my podcast is sadly not about knitting! So here's an episode to explain what the word yarning means to me, as well as exploring the historical origins behind the use of the word in everyday kiwi conversation.
On my research journey I pulled at many threads, from indigenous cultures to Greek mythology, and I was surprised by what I unearthed. Is the origin from early sailors visiting New Zealand shores, and telling tall tales while they hoisted sails? Or is yarning another form of cultural appropriation? Perhaps spinning yarn is a synonym for goddesses weaving the destiny of mortal souls?
I wrap up the episode by tying together what my discoveries mean to me, and how this affects the future of the Yarns for the Soul podcast.
...
Resources:
"To Spin a Yarn: The Female Voice in Folklore and Fairy Tale"
Te Ara- "The origins of Kiwi humour"
"Yarning about Yarning as a Legitimate Method in Indigenous Research"
"Stories from the Aboriginal Women of the Yarning Circle: when cultures collide"
"Clinical yarning with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples"
"The power of healing in the yarn: working with Aboriginal men"
"Yarning up with Doc Reynolds: an interview about Country from an Indigenous perspective"
...
If you want to get in touch with me, or just follow along as I muddle my way forwards, come find me over on Instagram @yarnsforthesoulnicole- see you there!
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
The Breakfast Club
The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.