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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Sep 5, 2019 • 52min
Sex, death and the northern quoll
Overcoming breast cancer in the first year of her daughter's life led scientist Amanda Niehaus to a deeper study of reproduction and death
Sep 4, 2019 • 49min
The life of Antarctic icebreaker Aurora Australis
When the ship starts to cut through the ice, marine biologist Sarah Laverick feels the vibrations rumble through her body like a thunderstorm
Sep 3, 2019 • 53min
The art of precision engineering with Simon Winchester
The modern world functions on precision - phones, computers, cameras that operate with exactness. But in the quest for perfection, have we lost the art of craftsmanship?
Sep 2, 2019 • 51min
The first foreign lawyer to practice in Afghanistan
Lawyer Kimberley Motley took a nine-month assignment in Kabul, and never looked back, becoming the first foreign litigator to practice in Afghanistan's conservative and male-dominated courts
Aug 30, 2019 • 52min
On the trail of Candidate Trump: Katy Tur
Katy was described by Donald Trump as disgraceful, a liar, and 'third-rate' during her coverage of his successful Presidential campaign (R)
Aug 29, 2019 • 51min
Bangarra's bold leader: Stephen Page
When they were kids, Stephen and his brothers would climb onto the laundry roof and put on a show for their neighbourhood. Stephen's since made an exceptional career as a dancer, and at the helm of Bangarra Dance Theatre
Aug 28, 2019 • 53min
Tim Fischer's 1000 days in the Eternal City
We reprise the former Deputy Prime Minister's account of his time as Australia's representative to the Vatican (R)
Aug 27, 2019 • 50min
The travails of travelling with a parent
Comedian Adam Rozenbachs booked his father on the trip of a lifetime. But it turns out his Dad doesn't like museums or monuments, galleries or landmarks, or travelling much at all
Aug 26, 2019 • 53min
The insatiable curiosity of Phillip Adams
Broadcaster Phillip Adams is a filmmaker, former ad man and author - and he’s just celebrated his 80th birthday
Aug 23, 2019 • 52min
Min Jin Lee's good fortune
The author of bestselling novel, Pachinko, explores the lives of generations of Koreans in Japan
