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
Mentioned books
Apr 24, 2019 • 53min
Listening to China
Professor David Walker on the history of the Australia-China relationship
Apr 23, 2019 • 52min
Stan Grant on Australia Day
Reflections on what it means to be Australian
Apr 22, 2019 • 48min
Vasilisa the Wise and the witch Baba Yaga
Kate Forsyth explores a classic Russian folk tale and delves into the romantic life of the Brothers Grimm (R)
Apr 19, 2019 • 52min
Diving bells, gangsters and the women of the Brooklyn Navy Yards
Acclaimed novelist Jennifer Egan dives into the chaos, romance, and hard graft of the old Navy Yards (R)
Apr 18, 2019 • 52min
Melina Marchetta: that Italian girl
The real story behind Looking for Alibrandi
Apr 17, 2019 • 51min
Mark Scott on stepping outside the echo chamber
Mark led the ABC through a decade of dramatic change. Now he's on a quest for digital minimalism
Apr 16, 2019 • 46min
How the iPhone rewrote the teenage brain
David Gillespie on how Fortnite and Instagram are altering the neural pathways of a generation
Apr 15, 2019 • 52min
The ethics of everything: Simon Longstaff
Simon Longstaff's life was changed by one of the most searing ethical dilemmas imaginable
Apr 12, 2019 • 52min
Climbing K2, custody and other extreme challenges
Adventurer Adrian Hayes on what he learned while attempting the world’s second tallest summit
Apr 11, 2019 • 52min
Sam Thaiday: how to build a Bronco
An NRL champion talks candidly about his challenges on the road to football fame
