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Victoria鈥檚 favourite queer storytelling project, the PrideFinder Podcast, is back on the move for Season 3 and gearing up to amplify 17c起草社区IA+ voices from across the state, prouder than ever. Though still in development, acting producer Yvette Turnbull says the heart of the show remains unchanged, beating with intimate, generous conversations that celebrate identity, connection and community.

With a new host soon to be announced, PrideFinder continues its statewide mission of thoughtful listening, guided by former host-turned-producer Helene Thomas. 鈥淲e鈥檙e looking for someone who can really hold the space and support these conversations,鈥� Turnbull explains. 鈥淚t鈥檚 not about bringing a new agenda鈥攊t鈥檚 about carrying forward the great work that鈥檚 already been done.鈥�

Season 3 introduces a sharper focus, with 10 to 15 episodes capturing often-overlooked queer lives, from Melbourne鈥檚 inner pockets to regional towns. Stories from young voices, queer elders, and everyone in between, paint a textured picture of identity and belonging. PrideFinder acts as a living time capsule, documenting a living record of authentic queer experience, deeply rooted in place.

Fans of the pod won鈥檛 have to wait much longer. For those keen to rewind or dive in early, a curated selection of Season 2 highlights will air on Joy FM鈥檚 summer block from 14 December to 1 February. 16 handpicked favourites offer deep conversation that span generations, geographies and stories rarely heard elsewhere.

Aligned with Midsumma鈥檚 theme of 鈥楾ime and Place鈥�, the new season explores what pride means right now, in these spaces, for these people. Turnbull calls it 鈥渁n archive, a bridge, a stage for voices often unheard.鈥� Beyond the spotlight, she sees the project as a chance to connect queer Victorians to their communities and to each other, whether they share a postcode or sit hours apart.

What sets PrideFinder apart is its insistence on listening first. Although skilfully edited and scored with original music from regional artist Mieke Louise, . Told with care, they鈥檙e nuanced conversations grounded in trust, curiosity and presence. They reveal resilient joy, complicated histories and the magic of regional queer life across generations.

Launching at Midsumma in February 2026, Season 3 promises familiarity, surprises and an expanding circle of contributors.

For listeners, that means connection and the feeling of being invited into someone鈥檚 world鈥攁ll from the comfort of your headphones. More than a podcast, PrideFinder is a space where voices are held, celebrated, and shared for generations to come.

You can find PrideFinder everywhere you listen to podcasts, with Season 3 launching in February 2026.