The Family Tree podcast

The Family Tree

When podcast producer Dave Pickering is approached by his dad with a mystery from the life of a long-forgotten friend, he decides to investigate it in the only way he knows how: by having conversations. Mark Sullivan, who went missing 15 years ago, has been found dead. His body still has the arm he should have lost in a car accident and seems to have died eight years before he disappeared. In a series of 12 episodes, Dave tries to uncover this mystery through conversations with Mark’s family and friends. As he gets to know them, his questions lead to more questions… the mystery runs deeper than anyone imagined. The Family Tree is a magical realist drama about family, belonging, change and identity.

When podcast producer Dave Pickering is approached by his dad with a mystery from the life of a long-forgotten friend, he decides to investigate it in the only way he knows how: by having conversations. Mark Sullivan, who went missing 15 years ago, has been found dead. His body still has the arm he should have lost in a car accident and seems to have died eight years before he disappeared. In a series of 12 episodes, Dave tries to uncover this mystery through conversations with Mark’s family and friends. As he gets to know them, his questions lead to more questions… the mystery runs deeper than anyone imagined. The Family Tree is a magical realist drama about family, belonging, change and identity.

 

#94

Announcement - Down to a sunless sea

Later this year I will be launching a Getting Better Acquainted mini series titled ‘Down t... more

30 Jan 2020

04 MINS

04:52

30 Jan 2020


#93

The Family Tree Season 3 - Episode 30 - The Christmas Oak

This Christmas special functions as an epilogue, a coda, an outro and a final thought, for... more

26 Dec 2019

38 MINS

38:51

26 Dec 2019


#92

The Family Tree Season 3 - Episode 29 - Ending 5 - The Great Unknown Other

In the final episode of the show, Dave and his brother go to visit their dad to say hello,... more

08 Oct 2019

37 MINS

37:51

08 Oct 2019


#91

The Family Tree Season 3 - Episode 28 - Ending 4 - Cutting 6 - The Final Cut

In the last Cutting of Season 3, Dave reflects on accountability and forgiveness, and cons... more

01 Oct 2019

1 HR 23 MINS

1:23:00

01 Oct 2019


#90

The Family Tree Season 3 - Episode 27 - Ending 3 - The End of the Mystery

Dave talks to Mark about his role in the trauma his family has experienced, and reflects o... more

17 Sep 2019

43 MINS

43:29

17 Sep 2019


#89

The Family Tree Season 3 - Episode 26 - Ending 2 - The Family Never Ends

Family is about more than blood. Dave continues rounding up the end of Season 3 by catchin... more

10 Sep 2019

52 MINS

52:36

10 Sep 2019


#88

The Family Tree Season 3 - Episode 25 - Ending 1 - The Beginning of the End

As Season 3 starts to come to a close, Dave catches up with the Sullivan family to find ou... more

03 Sep 2019

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:41

03 Sep 2019


#87

The Family Tree Season 3 - Episode 24 - Cuttings 5 - Identity

In the fifth Cutting of Season 3, Dave considers different elements of identity. He talks ... more

20 Aug 2019

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:34

20 Aug 2019


#86

The Family Tree Season 3 - Episode 23 - The Ultimate Pounce

With no need to hide anymore and a firm plan for her future, Violita is finally ready to t... more

13 Aug 2019

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:38

13 Aug 2019


#85

The Family Tree Season 3 - Episode 22 - A Tinder for Changelings

Sam is back from Australia, and eager to update listeners on their new life. They introduc... more

06 Aug 2019

58 MINS

58:23

06 Aug 2019


#84

The Family Tree Season 3 - Episode 21 - A Change of Heart

Dave catches up with Ben and Kora, who discuss how things are working out for them in thei... more

30 Jul 2019

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:58

30 Jul 2019


#83

The Family Tree Season 3 - Episode 20 - Cuttings 4 - Therapy

In the fourth Cutting of Season 3, Dave considers different forms of and approaches to the... more

16 Jul 2019

1 HR 28 MINS

1:28:27

16 Jul 2019


#82

The Family Tree Season 3 - Episode 19 - Phillip and Melanie - Conversations 8

Dear Listeners, The conversation I’m sharing with you today is the first conversation I re... more

09 Jul 2019

18 MINS

18:55

09 Jul 2019


#81

The Family Tree Season 3 - Episode 18 - Phillip and Mark - Conversations 7

Dear Listeners, Mark was a very dear friend of mine a long time ago, and his friendship wi... more

02 Jul 2019

24 MINS

24:16

02 Jul 2019