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 27, 2024 • 53min
Crime scenes, lost wallabies, and coal-covered possums
Best-selling crime writer Candice Fox shares her dual life of writing novels and rescuing stranded wildlife. From wallaby wrangling to possum washing, she delves into the adventures and challenges faced while balancing her passion for storytelling with her love for animals.
Mar 26, 2024 • 51min
The secret world of servos after dark
David Goodwin spent years working the graveyard shift at his local service station in the outer suburbs of Melbourne. The grungy work quickly took over his life
Mar 25, 2024 • 50min
Va — the sacred space between us
Explore the journey of an esteemed university professor from incarceration to academia, with a deep dive into his ancestral village in Fiji where he is recognized as a chief. Discover the impact of cultural roots, community connections, and familial roles on shaping identity. Delve into significant rites of passage, cultural obligations, discrimination, and the quest for belonging in both Western and traditional settings.
Mar 22, 2024 • 48min
Anton Clifford-Motopi on finding his full name
Anton Clifford-Motopi didn't see a face that looked like his until he became a father. And it would take several more years before he learned who he truly was
Mar 21, 2024 • 53min
On birds, fathers and fairy possums
Ecologist David Lindenmayer first went into the Mountain Ash forests of Victoria in search of the tiny Leadbeater Possum, and he discovered an amazing world of songbirds, rare gliders, and fierce leeches
Mar 20, 2024 • 48min
The death on the pitch which changed Andy's life
Football tragic Andy Paschalidis was in his 50s when a dear friend and fellow player died during an over-35s soccer game. The tragedy altered the course of his life
Mar 19, 2024 • 52min
Jarvis Cocker and the Pulp master plan
The former frontman uncovered boxes from his adolescence in his attic, and he was amazed at his early, detailed plans to take over the music industry (R)
Mar 18, 2024 • 53min
Sex, law, and life on Mars
What would a human settlement on Mars look like? How would humans procreate in space? And what on earth is a 'snuggle tube'? These are all questions Dr Kelly Weinersmith is trying to answer
Mar 15, 2024 • 52min
From Yale to psychiatric prison: the undoing of a brilliant friend
When Jonathan Rosen was a child he had a neighbourhood friend called Michael Laudor. Their very similar pathways in life dramatically, and darkly, diverged after they graduated from Yale University
Mar 14, 2024 • 53min
Zoya Patel on horses and homecoming
Exploring Zoya Patel's childhood passion for horses, her family's migration journey from Fiji to Australia, challenges faced as a minority engineer, and the evolution of her relationship with horses through teenage tribulations and rediscovery in adulthood.
