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 1, 2018 • 47min
God, war and weapons of peace
In the midst of training to become a priest, Sarah Sentilles gave up God
Feb 28, 2018 • 47min
Vasilisa the Wise and the witch Baba Yaga
Kate Forsyth explores a classic Russian folk tale and delves into the romantic life of the Brothers Grimm
Feb 27, 2018 • 51min
The mystery of broken-hearted syndrome
Cardiothoracic surgeon Dr Nikki Stamp reveals how emotional shock can be fatal
Feb 26, 2018 • 48min
The singular quest of Kyung Ae
Peter Bell's Korean birth mother spent years searching for her son in America. Then she discovered an AFL star living in Perth
Feb 23, 2018 • 46min
Dave Graney and the art of the bludge
A hard working musician explains how he's stayed on the road
Feb 22, 2018 • 50min
After the tsunami: using DNA to return names to the missing
Forensic biologist Kirsty Wright spent five months in Phuket, Thailand, leading a DNA team to identify victims of the Boxing Day Tsunami
Feb 21, 2018 • 52min
How the First Fleet piano was lost and found
Australia's first piano disappeared for more than a century. Then pianist and conductor Geoffrey Lancaster launched his own rescue mission
Feb 20, 2018 • 51min
Showman Fred Brophy's life inside the boxing tent
Raised by a side-show operator and a trapeze artist, Fred is now the last boxing tent showman in the world (R)
Feb 19, 2018 • 51min
Tales from the 'backies' of Dundee
As a child, Gary Todd testified against his father in court to save his mother's life
Feb 16, 2018 • 51min
The daring and scandalous life of British double agent ‘Celery’
By uncovering the complicated history of her grandfather, Carolinda Witt also gained a sizeable extended family
