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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Mar 13, 2019 • 51min
The adventures of Captain Patch
How Travis Saunders and his son Patch are helping rewrite the story of autism.
Mar 12, 2019 • 51min
The evolution of Courtney Act
At five, Shane Jenek won his first talent quest. Sixteen years later he became Courtney Act, one of the world's most recognisable drag queens
Mar 11, 2019 • 46min
Kuranda's compass
When Kuranda Seyit was thrust into the public eye after 9/11, he unearthed a history which had to be told
Mar 8, 2019 • 52min
How Australia's first female detective took on Sydney's razor gangs
Leigh Straw tells the story of Lillian Armfield, arch enemy of serial criminals Tilly Devine, Kate Leigh et al (R)
Mar 7, 2019 • 52min
Changing how we talk about rape
Sohaila Abdulali was seventeen when she was gang raped and forced to fight for her life
Mar 6, 2019 • 52min
John Prine: from Paradise to Nashville
A songwriter's songwriter, John has turned his often bemused view of people and politics into songs for fifty years
Mar 5, 2019 • 49min
Chair's tenacious daughter
Caro Llewellyn was in her 40s when she got a distressing diagnosis: Multiple Sclerosis
Mar 4, 2019 • 52min
The future of cyber war
Journalist David Sanger on how the internet became 'the perfect weapon'
Mar 1, 2019 • 50min
Basketball and belonging: Cheryl Kickett-Tucker
Cheryl is a Wadjuk traditional owner, playing the long game in her Swan Valley community
Feb 28, 2019 • 47min
Abu Dhabi's temporary people
What is it like when home is a country that doesn't want you? Deepak Unnikrishnan's family story
