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Murray Hartin: Bush Yarns, Big Laughs & Poems That Hit Home | Chiming In

Australian poet and storyteller Murray Hartin joins Chimes for an hour of bush yarns, sporting memories and poetry that moves from hilarious to deeply heartfelt.

Murray shares how a Tamworth poetry competition launched his career, recalls his rugby days and performs tributes to Dawn Fraser and woodchopping legend David Foster. He also delivers “Turbulence”, the powerful “Rain from Nowhere” and a cheeky poem written especially for the Fanatics TV crew.

A conversation about Australian characters, friendship, family and the power of a good story.

This episode contains strong language and discussion of depression and suicide.