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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Oct 16, 2018 • 49min
How Lawrence Levy turned Pixar's fortunes around
Pixar was $50M in the red when Lawrence was hired (R)
Oct 15, 2018 • 51min
David Astle's brain on puzzles
David's is the first mind in the world to be tested on an MRI machine while solving cryptic clues
Oct 12, 2018 • 40min
How a department store family's fortune was lost
Melissa Fagan reveals the scandals entwined in the McWhirters department store story
Oct 11, 2018 • 52min
Raising boys with love
Maggie Dent’s ideas on growing up good men stem from her professional work, and having brought up four sons
Oct 10, 2018 • 50min
The Antarctic voyage which helped end a decade of silence
Robyn Mundy has adventured in some of the world's wildest places (R)
Oct 9, 2018 • 52min
The making of Mike Carlton
While reflecting on his life's work, Mike uncovered his parents' controversial love affair
Oct 8, 2018 • 51min
The day that shook the Olympic movement
Matt Norman's late uncle Peter won a silver medal at the 1968 Olympics, but he was notoriously cast out of Australian sport
Oct 5, 2018 • 51min
How Brolga Barns became a 'kangaroo mum'
Saving the orphaned kangaroo joeys of Central Australia
Oct 4, 2018 • 47min
Taking desert art to the world
Cecilia Alfonso learned how to sell art when she was a child, and now brings millions of dollars a year to the Central Australian town of Yuendumu
Oct 3, 2018 • 51min
Bringing life-saving dialysis to the bush
Sarah Brown always wanted to be a remote area nurse. Then she began a medical revolution
