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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Nov 13, 2018 • 47min
David Marr on his perplexing, beloved country
David began his working life digging ditches, before he found his calling as a writer
Nov 12, 2018 • 51min
An unexpected mid-life love story
Susan Francis was in her 50s when she met Wayne, who became the great love of her life. But their story together didn't turn out as planned (R)
Nov 9, 2018 • 53min
Armistice: The Shattered Village
A century ago the little town of Pozieres was known as the worst place on earth
Nov 8, 2018 • 52min
Armistice: The Underground City
A cave network in France with thousands of signatures, written in pencil by Australian soldiers from the First World War
Nov 7, 2018 • 52min
Armistice: The Good Friends
The story of two men who fought for different sides on the western front, and an unexpected friendship between their descendants
Nov 6, 2018 • 52min
Liz Ellis on infertility, netball and love
While struggling to conceive her son, Liz faced infertility head on. She found it hard to access reliable information on the subject (R)
Nov 5, 2018 • 52min
#Thisflag and the man behind a movement
Zimbabwean pastor Evan Mawarire inadvertently began a grassroots democracy movement which contributed to the removal of Robert Mugabe
Nov 2, 2018 • 52min
Candy Devine's life on the air
The girl from a Queensland cane farm who became Candy Devine, Northern Ireland's first black radio star
Nov 1, 2018 • 51min
The Google truth serum
Steph Stephens-Davidowitz says what, how and when we Google is deeply revealing
Oct 31, 2018 • 52min
A boy, his pony and the Sydney Harbour Bridge
Lennie Gwyther was 9 years old when he rode Ginger Mick from country Victoria to Sydney to be at the opening of the Bridge (R)
