Conversations
ABC Australia
Conversations draws you deeper into the life story of someone you may have heard about, but never met. Journey into their world, joining them on epic adventures to unfamiliar places, back in time to wild moments of history, and into their deepest memories, to be moved by personal stories of resilience and redemption.
Hosted by Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski, Conversations is the ABC's most popular long-form interview program. Every day we explore the vast tapestry of human experience, weaving together narratives from history, science, art, and personal storytelling.
Conversations Live is coming to the stage! Join Sarah Kanowski and Richard Fidler for an unmissable night of unforgettable stories, behind-the-scenes secrets, and surprise guests. Australia’s most-loved podcast — live, up close, and in the moment. Find out more at the Conversations website.
Hosted by Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski, Conversations is the ABC's most popular long-form interview program. Every day we explore the vast tapestry of human experience, weaving together narratives from history, science, art, and personal storytelling.
Conversations Live is coming to the stage! Join Sarah Kanowski and Richard Fidler for an unmissable night of unforgettable stories, behind-the-scenes secrets, and surprise guests. Australia’s most-loved podcast — live, up close, and in the moment. Find out more at the Conversations website.
Episodes
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Aug 31, 2020 • 50min
The amazing life of Frida DeGuise
How a girl from the suburbs of Melbourne grew up to become Australia's first female Muslim standup comedian
Aug 28, 2020 • 52min
Melina Marchetta — that Italian girl
The true story behind Looking for Alibrandi (R)
Aug 28, 2020 • 34min
Richard Fidler's Prague
Richard shares stories gathered while writing his biography of the city of Prague. Some emerged from his research trip of 2019, others involved deep historical research, and others are altogether more personal
Aug 27, 2020 • 51min
Taking your cat for a walk and why dogs never stop loving — Jeffrey Masson
Jeff's latest book on animal behaviour tackles grief — the loss we feel when a beloved pet dies, as well as the understanding other species have of death
Aug 26, 2020 • 53min
Timothy Spall — the British actor digs deep on screen and in life
Timothy’s stellar career, including roles in ‘Mr Turner’, ‘Secrets and Lies’, the Harry Potter films, and his latest, ‘Mrs Lowry & Son’, was almost cut short by a life-threatening illness (R)
Aug 25, 2020 • 53min
Ray versus the road toll — a lifelong campaign against road deaths
Dr Raymond Shuey saved countless lives during his career with Victoria Police, driving significant change to road rules, as well as how police respond to incidents involving the mentally ill. Ray is Victoria's Senior Australian of the Year 2020
Aug 24, 2020 • 48min
The great hope of Isaiah Dawe
Isaiah lived in 17 places in his first 18 years, none of them with his parents. Now he's established an organisation to give Indigenous young people in the out-of-home- care system everything he wanted back then: love, cultural and family connections, and a sense of pride
Aug 21, 2020 • 56min
A daughter's unswerving love — Sarah Holland-Batt and her father
Sarah Holland-Batt's dad Tony was a loving father, her intellectual mentor and her friend. At 18, she became one of his carers. Later she battled an aged care system which let him down in the worst way possible
Aug 20, 2020 • 52min
The ancient trails of the South East Forests
After decades walking in the South East Forests of NSW, John Blay thought he knew them well. Then Indigenous friends showed him the Bundian Way, a trail from the mountains to the coast predating both the Silk Road and the Roman Empire
Aug 19, 2020 • 47min
Dylan Moran and the white-knuckle ride of standup
Dylan Moran on his County Meath childhood, making Black Books, and why he gave up drinking for good (R)
