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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Aug 21, 2018 • 52min
Living the Prague Spring
Jaroslav Kovaricek was there for the violent crushing of the Prague Spring
Aug 20, 2018 • 47min
The history of making colours
David Coles is known as the 'pigment-whisperer'
Aug 17, 2018 • 53min
From the Shetlands to Vera: the adventures of crime writer Ann Cleeves
The award-winning novelist lived many lives before her career as an author took off
Aug 16, 2018 • 51min
The anxiety of modern life
Matt Haig's candour about his depression and anxiety has resonated around the world
Aug 15, 2018 • 43min
The allure of silver barramundi
Jimmy Shu's childhood in Sri Lanka planted the seeds for his later life as a legendary restaurateur
Aug 14, 2018 • 50min
Staring down the monster
At 19, Colleen Gwynne rescued her mum from a violent marriage. Then she joined the police and solved one of Australia's most complicated murder cases
Aug 13, 2018 • 49min
The terrible journey of the Ticonderoga
Michael Veitch's great-grandfather arrived in Australia on a ship dubbed 'the floating charnel house'
Aug 10, 2018 • 53min
Jacqui Lambie: the unlikely senator
From painkiller addiction to parliament, Jacqui's life has been a rollercoaster
Aug 9, 2018 • 52min
The Hunger Games on Wheels
In 2017 Rupert Guinness, a veteran cycling journalist, embarked on a 5000 km endurance ride that would permanently change his outlook on a sport he loved
Aug 8, 2018 • 55min
How Lemn Sissay found his voice
Lemn Sissay grew up in the UK as a child of the state. At 18 he was given a letter written in 1968 from his Ethiopian mother pleading for his return
