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 10, 2023 • 53min
Jessica's life in two worlds
Jessica Kirkness on her luminous childhood with her grandparents Melvyn and Phyllis, who were both profoundly deaf
Jul 7, 2023 • 53min
Stories from Gudanji Country
Debra Dank walks and talks differently when she's at home on Gudanji country, because she comes with this place (R)
Jul 6, 2023 • 53min
The tin hut that's still standing
Dr John Paterson grew up in a tin hut in rural Darwin. He helped hold it down during Cyclone Tracy and has taken care of it so it still stands today. John learnt many lessons in that tin hut, which have followed him through life
Jul 5, 2023 • 53min
Nova Peris shines bright
Nova is a woman of many firsts — an Olympic gold medallist and Northern Territory Senator. She continues to strive for excellence while showing up for mob (R)
Jul 4, 2023 • 50min
Leanne's passion for justice
Leanne Liddle was just 18 years old when she became a policewoman, but after a brutal attack during a routine traffic stop left her unable to serve, she decided to fight for justice in a different way
Jul 3, 2023 • 48min
Jimmy Little's daughter tells her dad's story
Frances Peters-Little, daughter of Jimmy Little, discusses her father's extraordinary career in music and his connection to his country. They explore Jimmy's impact on the cultural landscape, his adoration and wisdom as a father, the impact of grief on his music career, his breakthrough in Australian radio, his songwriting and its resonance, and the speaker's hesitations and growth in writing his biography.
Jun 30, 2023 • 54min
Mama Piku
For more than a decade now, Yolarnie Amepou has been navigating tribal conflicts along the Kikori River to help protect her beloved pig-nosed turtle. To everyone in this part of Papua New Guinea, she's known as "turtle lady"
Jun 29, 2023 • 54min
Sorcery and salvation in Papua New Guinea
Ruth Kissam was absent-mindedly perusing a noticeboard at a hospital in Papua New Guinea when she came across a flyer from the local morgue. That notice opened the door for Ruth into the world of sorcery and the plight of women accused of witchcraft
Jun 28, 2023 • 51min
The mythical legends of Dravuni Island
When Kaliopate Tavola retired from Fijian politics, he turned his attention to recording the fantastic stories of creation from his home island of Dravuni - tales of warlords, giant sea serpents and boats that could grow tall like a tree
Jun 27, 2023 • 52min
The whistling frogs of Fiji's forests
Nunia Thomas-Moko, expert in rare frogs and crested iguanas, discusses the diverse wildlife found in Fiji's forests. She overcame fear to study these creatures. The podcast explores unique frogs, mysterious iguanas, childhood memories, traditional knowledge, mentors, curiosity, and the importance of storytelling.
