Moving Stories with Thishni

About Moving Stories with Thishni

‘Moving Stories’ is a heartfelt podcast that explores the journeys of immigrants who've made New Zealand their home. Join us each week for insightful conversations where guests raise awareness and share experiences on topics relevant to immigrant cultures. Discover stories of resilience, strength, and the realities of living in a foreign country. Hosted by Thishni De Silva and Derian de Waal.

Publisher

Plains FM 96.9

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Jun 2023

Latest episode

4 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

46 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Jul 2025

   The Moving Story of Lilo & Stitch

   Thishni explores how Disney's "Lilo & Stitch" mirrors the immigrant experience, highlighting themes of resilience, identity, and acceptance for a deeper understanding of belonging.

2. 

   26 Jun 2025

   Moving Stories-Kim’s Convenience: Season 1’s Moving Story

   The podcast explores the heartfelt portrayal of the immigrant experience, vibrant Korean culture, and authentic family dynamics depicted in Season 1 of Kim's Convenience.

3. 

   19 Jun 2025

   Moving Stories - Saaid Abdukadir Moving Story

   Saaid Abdukadir recounts his experiences as a survivor of the 2019 Christchurch mosque attacks, detailing his resilience and path to healing through family and faith in this interview.

Podcast Authority Score: 15 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

31

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

0

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Guest appearances

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