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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:

The life and landscapes of Alison Lester Aug 03, 2018

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From Antarctica to Arnhem Land, the pages of the books of this prolific author and illustrator are fuelled by adventure

The other Kokoda trail Aug 02, 2018

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When the Japanese began bombing New Guinea, Peter Phelp's granddad was forced to trek through some of the most rugged terrain on earth, but he wasn't a soldier.

Growing up dirt poor Aug 01, 2018

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Rick Morton was growing up on a cattle station when his parents split up. His mum was left to raise three children in poverty

William McInnes’ stories of fatherhood Jul 31, 2018

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Tales ranging from growing up in 70s Queensland, to raising children as a single dad

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.

Unlocking the mystery of Motor Neurone Disease Jul 30, 2018

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Dominic Rowe is asking how common degenerative brain diseases begin

Losing a brother, finding himself Jul 27, 2018

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Nic Newling believes sharing his story of living with mental illness will help others

A grief pilgrimage on Te Araroa Trail Jul 26, 2018

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Bruce Hopkins set out to walk the length of New Zealand, with the ashes of his father and brother

Searching for Christoph Jul 25, 2018

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In 1975, Ivonne Ranisch’s brother Christoph disappeared from an East German hospital. Her parents now believe he was stolen by the state