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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Dec 8, 2017 • 51min
Best of 2017: Jimmy Webb
Being raised as the son of an Oklahoma preacher inspired the American Songbook of this prolific singer-songwriter (R)
Dec 7, 2017 • 47min
Graham Long and the 'quantum of compassion'
Wild funerals, and staff who jump the counter: a day in the life of Graham Long and the Wayside Chapel
Dec 6, 2017 • 51min
Turning to Beijing: Australia's future in the new Asia
Hugh White says Australia faces a choice between the power keeping us safe, and the one making us rich
Dec 5, 2017 • 37min
Wild and full of longing: Australia's definitive pop anthems
From Johnny O'Keefe to Sia, via AC/DC — Andrew P. Street counts down Australia's greatest pop songs
Dec 4, 2017 • 51min
The struggle and the strife behind Steven Bradbury's race to Salt Lake City
Australia's best-known Olympic skater nearly died on the ice when he was 20. Eight years later, he won history's most unexpected gold medal
Dec 1, 2017 • 50min
Horses: a story collection
Colin Friels, Zelie Bullen, Pip Courtney, and drover Bruce Simpson on their deep love of horses (R)
Nov 30, 2017 • 50min
Love and family and Asperger's: Tony Attwood
Tony draws on decades of clinical experience to help couples and individuals navigate dating and love with Asperger's
Nov 29, 2017 • 48min
For better and for worse: becoming my wife’s carer
How Bob and Jo’s married life changed course when Jo needed full-time care
Nov 28, 2017 • 50min
The man behind the legend of 'Eternity'
Roy Williams tells the story of Arthur Stace, who for decades rose before dawn to write a one-word sermon, in chalk on the footpaths of Sydney.
Nov 27, 2017 • 51min
The morality of robots: Genevieve Bell's predictions for the future of AI
Genevieve had never imagined a life in technology, until a chance meeting in a bar in Palo Alto
