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**Conversations**

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.

Latest Episodes:

Jacqui Lambie — the unlikely Senator Oct 20, 2020

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From painkiller addiction to parliament, Jacqui's life has been a rollercoaster (R)

Mary-Louise and her fourth pandemic Oct 19, 2020

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Epidemiologist Mary-Louise McLaws on life during COVID-19, the virus she classifies as both vulnerable and ruthless

Robert Dessaix — just as I please Oct 15, 2020

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Robert built a whole life out of things which sparked his curiosity, whether they were languages, people or places. But when he met his birth mother in middle age, she didn't approve of his choices

Psychotherapy on the couch Oct 14, 2020

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Demystifying the art of talk therapy and the complex relationship between therapist and patient (R)

Harry and the monster croc Oct 13, 2020

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Harry Bowman tells adventurous tales from his three decades driving tour boats in the crocodile-infested Adelaide River, including the day he saved the life of a croc named Brutus

Robin Ince — inside the comic mind Oct 12, 2020

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Becardiganed polymath Robin Ince on the fascinating brains of stand-up comics (R)

Jimmy Barnes — a broken homecoming Oct 09, 2020

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Jimmy Barnes grew up as a boy called James Swan in Glasgow, then in South Australia. In his late teens, he joined a band called Cold Chisel and became a huge star. But on and off stage Jimmy was battling the demons of his troubled childhood

Hetty McKinnon — lessons from my mother's kitchen Oct 08, 2020

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Cookbook author Hetty McKinnon was raised by a mum who was a passionate and creative cook. But Hetty was never particularly interested in cooking herself, until something happened as she grew up which changed everything

David Astle's brain on puzzles Oct 07, 2020

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How one of the world's most influential crossword setters became increasingly interested in the science behind them (R)

Richard and the island Oct 06, 2020

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Richard Flanagan on writing his apocalyptic novel on a remote island, as bushfires burned through Tasmania's forests