AUTUMN 2026

HEARTH TALES

Artists talking about how they live, how they work, and how they keep going. Mostly in Aotearoa.

Friday, April 10, 2026

About Hearth Tales

April 10, 2026

About

Hearth Tales brings you the voices of artists, musicians, and visionaries, offering insights and guidance for your own creative path.

The Origin

Hearth Tales was born from a period of isolation while Rich McCoy worked remotely as a Creative Lead. He missed the camaraderie and inspiring conversations with creative individuals, yearning to hear about their passions and the challenges they faced.

To combat this, he created a space where he could engage in these conversations, hoping to shed light and offer inspiration to those seeking to take a creative path in life.

Hearth Tales found a new home on Fresh FM community radio station during a period when Rich McCoy was "between jobs" and living off-grid in a converted bus.

This unexpected opportunity led to an invitation to host his own show, a challenge Rich readily embraced, and Hearth Tales was born anew.

The Vision

The vision for HearthTales is a world where the flames of creativity burn bright, inspiring aspiring artists to ignite their own passions and empowering established creators to share their wisdom.

The Mission

Through a series of interviews, HearthTales invites you to immerse yourself in the stories of artists, musicians, writers, and visionaries.

The Creator

The creator of Hearth Tales is Rich McCoy, an artist, maker, designer, and lover of people and their stories.

The Promise

At HearthTales, we honour the voices that grace our platform and aim to build a supportive creative community.