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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:

Mary's three gurus Jan 23, 2020

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How a young woman fell under the spell of spiritual cult leaders in the 1970s

How Sean Sweeney found his deaf heart Jan 22, 2020

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Sean was the first hearing baby to be born to his mother’s family in four generations. He became an Auslan interpreter, and an instantly recognisable figure during Australia's bushfire crisis

Claire G. Coleman's many lives Jan 21, 2020

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Claire grew up running wild in the Banksia forests of Southern Western Australia. As an adult she had a period of homelessness, living on the streets of Melbourne. After learning the truth of her family's story, Claire found her focus

Leaving the Westboro Baptist Church Jan 20, 2020

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Megan Phelps-Roper grew up inside the notorious Westboro Baptist Church family. In 2012 she left the church, and her family, to live in the world she once reviled

Best of 2019 — Bryan Brown Dec 20, 2019

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Bryan’s played more than 80 roles on stage and screen. Raised in working-class Sydney, his talent, hard work, and unmistakable presence have been his ticket to the world (R)

Best of 2019 — Ron McCallum Dec 19, 2019

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Left totally blind by treatment he received as a premature baby, Ron credits technology, love, and good timing with his success in life and the law (R)

Best of 2019 — Archie Roach Dec 18, 2019

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Archie tells of writing Took the Children Away and playing it in public for the first time, of his belated reunion with his siblings, and his love story with Ruby Hunter (R)

Best of 2019 — Pia Winberg Dec 17, 2019

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Pia began her own seaweed farm after decades as a marine ecologist. One ordinary working day there was a terrible accident (R)

Best of 2019 — Vickie Roach Dec 16, 2019

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Vickie's met with trouble all through her life, starting with a police record at the age of two. She went on to challenge a Federal law on the rights of prisoners (R)

Peter Helliar's gothic side Dec 16, 2019

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When comedian Peter Helliar was a child, he was fascinated by the idea of death, and wrote about it endlessly. Then he grew up to become the 'world's happiest comedian'

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