HUNT FOR WILDERPEOPLE: SURVIVAL & COMMUNITY

So excited to be watching the modern Kiwi classic Hunt for the Wilderpeople and chatting about it through the loose themes of community and survival. We didn't choose the skux life, the skux life chose us! 

Here’s the summary - Hunt for the Wilderpeople tells the story of misfit kid Ricky Baker. When Ricky’s foster aunt suddenly passes away, he’s left alone with his grumpy uncle Hec. The unlikely duo find themselves on the run in the vast New Zealand bush, evading child services and the law. They are forced to work together to survive and despite their differences, form a bond in this hilarious and heart-felt adventure.

Our loose themes were survival and community.

This episode was recorded on 30 September 2023.

Show notes

Jen V’s newest housemates, Willow and Salem:

This film is based on the Wild Pork & Watercress by Barry Crump (book) - find it here.

Read all about First Blood (film) here.

John Campbell is an beloved New Zealand broadcaster - more here.

Here is a Clandestine Industries hoodie (Pete Wentz’s now defunct clothing label) which is just as atrocious as Jen V claimed. Also, this:

You can find Swanndri (Ricky’s flannels) here.

More info on the Royal Commission Jen V talks about here.

Check out The Warriors here!

More here about Boy (film).

And yep, scroggin is trail mix!

We’re taking a short break and then we’ll be back with season 12 on 28 October, reading The Raven King by Maggie Stiefvater. We’re returning to the foundational theme of connections. Stay tuned for the full theme list and read along with us!

We would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land where this episode was recorded - the Guringai and Darug people, and mana whenua of Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai.

Our intro and outro music is by the excellent Scott Buckley. Check him out here.

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Thanks for listening!