Daryl brings Woody Guthrie’s story to life on The RaT
Long-time Huntington’s Australia community member Daryl, together with his partner Jo, brings his love of music to the airwaves with a special RaT program on Woody Guthrie and Huntington’s disease.
Mark your calendars for Tuesday 30 September, 11am–12pm (ACST), when The RaT takes to the airwaves on Three D Radio Adelaide (93.7 FM, Digital Radio, Three D App, or web stream) with a special program exploring the life and legacy of Woody Guthrie, his music, and his connection to Huntington’s disease (HD).
The RaT is no ordinary radio program. Produced by Tutti Arts, it’s a disability-led, volunteer-run show that dishes up interviews, music, and all the latest in disability arts and culture. Last year, the program and its dedicated crew were recognised with the Best Radio Program Award at the 2024 SABCA Bilby Awards.
Why Woody Guthrie?
Based in Adelaide, Daryl has loved Guthrie’s music for years and knew about his HD diagnosis. But it was watching the recent Bob Dylan film A Complete Unknown—which brought Guthrie’s story to a new generation—that sparked the idea for this special broadcast.
As part of Tutti Arts’ Disability Radio group, Daryl has been able to bring this idea to life, drawing on his decades of experience as a mobile DJ and community radio broadcaster.
His partner Jo has seen the impact firsthand:
“To see the support given to Daryl in his love of music, the opportunity of being ‘on air’ and the respect shown for his knowledge is priceless.”
Both Daryl and Jo have been valued members of our HD community for a long time, and they’re familiar faces at our Coffee & Co gatherings, where they share their warmth, humour, and support with others.
What listeners can expect
The show will take you on a journey through Guthrie’s music, his story, and the threads connecting it with HD. Daryl hopes listeners will simply enjoy the music and the story behind it—and maybe take away a little more understanding about HD.
As Daryl reflects:
“It’s a rocky road ahead once symptoms start but music is something we can always enjoy together, no matter what is thrown in front of us.”
How to listen
📻 Three D Radio Adelaide – 93.7 FM
Don’t miss The RaT’s special Woody Guthrie program on Tuesday 30 September, 11am–12pm.
