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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:

Naomi Price and the business of show Jan 25, 2019

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From Annie to Sweet Charity, by way of The Voice and Rumour Has It: Naomi on music that's shaped her career so far

Rome in the Balkans Jan 24, 2019

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Uncovering the little-known history of the late Roman Empire in Serbia

What makes a body perfect? Jan 23, 2019

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How scars and physical differences affect our idea of human beauty

When Sister Margaret found her voice Jan 22, 2019

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Margaret Harrod grew up as her father's 'proxy wife'. To escape him, she became a nun, until a chance conversation changed everything

How 'the man in the hat' walked free Jan 21, 2019

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Journalist Sam Vincent on the lingering questions about Canberra's most notorious murder

Best of 2018: William McInnes Dec 14, 2018

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William’s stories of fatherhood (R)

William is one of Australia's best-known storytellers and actors.

As his children become adults, he's been reflecting on what it means to be a father.

William’s dad was a gregarious character, a veteran of World War II who ran a hire business in Queensland.

Despite the many colourful names his father coined for him, William remembers his dad as a very kind man and a loving father.

William's been thinking about the memories he's creating in the minds of of his own kids, particularly after the death of his wife some years ago.

Further information

Fatherhood: Stories about being a dad is published by Hachette

Listen to Richard's conversation with William McInnes from 2017 on life after the death of his wife, Sarah Watt

To binge even more great episodes of the ‘Conversations podcast’ with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you’ll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

Best of 2018: Bringing life-saving dialysis to the bush Dec 13, 2018

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Sarah Brown always wanted to be a remote area nurse. Then she began a medical revolution (R)

Best of 2018: Hunting the deadly coastal taipan Dec 12, 2018

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How an elusive copper-coloured snake species terrorised post WWII North Queensland (R)

Best of 2018: Jenny Briscoe-Hough Dec 11, 2018

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After a bruising experience with her own mother's funeral, Jenny Briscoe-Hough set up a d.i.y. funeral home in an old fire station (R)

Best of 2018: Colleen Gwynne Dec 10, 2018

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Colleen rescued her mum from a violent marriage. Later, she solved one of Australia's most complicated murder cases (R)