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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Jul 24, 2018 • 50min
On being shot
At 17, Gail Bell was shot in the back. The shooter was never found
Jul 23, 2018 • 54min
Questioning the line of duty
Gwen Cherne has become an advocate for war widows after the death of her husband Pete
Jul 20, 2018 • 52min
Bringing kids back from the edge
Major Paul Moulds and his calling to ‘run a rescue shop within a yard of hell’
Jul 19, 2018 • 52min
The daring mission to rescue survivors of the Titanic
Jay Ludowyke has traced the story of RMS Carpathia, from Titanic rescue mission to the bottom of the ocean
Jul 18, 2018 • 51min
The secretive world of mercenaries and private armies
Sarah Percy explains the history and motivations of unconventional combatants (R)
Jul 17, 2018 • 52min
How religious zealots shaped a family
Lech Blaine grew up in a large family of foster siblings. When he was ten years old, his childhood ended suddenly (R)
Jul 16, 2018 • 57min
Surviving kidnap in Sierra Leone
Aminata Conteh-Biger was kidnapped during the Sierra Leone Civil War, and endured months of terror at the hands of rebel soldiers.
Jul 13, 2018 • 52min
Censorship, and an unexpected friendship
Sari Braithwaite is drawn to making films on things we don't like to talk about
Jul 12, 2018 • 53min
Osamah Sami - not always the good Muslim boy
Osamah Sami wrote and starred in the hit Australian comedy film Ali's Wedding.
Jul 11, 2018 • 52min
The doctor known as 'the God of Sight'
Nepalese surgeon Dr Sanduk Ruit has restored the sight of more than 150 000 people during his career
