
Conversations
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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. Whether it's an exploration of Australian and American politics, the intricacies of mental health, or the mysteries of ancestry and origin stories, our episodes offer a conversational approach that brings topics to life. We uncover epic tales of war and peace, the complex dynamics of relationships and family, and the profound impact of grief and loss. Follow Conversations for thought-provoking discussions, heartfelt stories, and a deeper understanding of the world around us. Conversations explores the meaning of life, history, relationships, motherhood and fatherhood, love, religion and the origins of human life through a contemporary and conversational Australian lens. From distinctive accounts of crime, mental health, ancestry, cults, grief, family and parenting, to discussions about science, books, art, music, war, spies and economics, Conversations traverses myriad topics. Our interviews focus on pioneers of the natural world, wildlife, oceans, fungi, archaeology, palaeontology and megafauna. Our guests speak about geopolitics, being a refugee and the experience of migration. They come from all walks of life — First Nations, Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD communities and ancestors of Australia's first fleeters. We explore Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Catholic, Buddhist, Sikh and Hindu faith traditions, among other beliefs, including atheism. We look at social history as well — close encounters with the ancient world, the Stolen Generations, and adventurers on an explorative odyssey. In a Conversations interview, you will hear personal stories of secrets, lies, adoption, and living with disability, neurodiversity or chronic illness. We traverse a person's life story, full of human interest topics, including redemption, love at first sight, spirituality, poverty, having children, family dynamics and even hidden families. We hear from individuals who have struggled with drug addiction, jail, family violence, political imprisonment, persecution, abuse, depression, anxiety and mental health issues. Conversations also speak to the public figures of Australian and international society — leaders, artists, politicians, authors, sports stars, actors and musicians. A writer, a builder, a neurologist, a Paralympian, an Olympian, an amputee, a historian, a comedian, a funeral director, a bird photographer, an ethicist, a doctor, a spy, a pilot, a choreographer, a firefighter, a bookseller, an astrophysicist, a martial artist, a principal, an oud virtuoso, an ecologist, a carer, a demographer, a chess master, a forensic archaeologist, a biologist, a chef, a surfer, a button shop owner, a costume and set designer, a boxer, a drummer, a conductor, a dog behaviourist, an AFL player, a longevity expert, a barber, a Matilda, and a psychologist have all appeared on our program. After almost 20 years of digging into the lives, stories and worlds of thousands of people, Conversations continues as the ABC's most popular podcast, providing Australians with a social history of our country and paying close attention to the small, personal details that make up a life.
Radio: ABC Classic FM
Kategorien: Gesellschaft und Kultur
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In 2023, Arnold Dix helped rescue 41 men trapped in a tunnel after it collapsed high in the Himalayas. As an engineer and tunnel expert, he was uniquely placed to assist, but Arnold also used another skill in the high risk operation: he listened to the mountain. The successful rescue made Arnold a hero to millions of people across India and it was in news all over the world, including back home in country Victoria, where the story surprised the community who knew him as a part-time truck driver and flower farmer. Arnold’s life has taken him from geology to law to tunnels, he’s been shot at in Albania, saved lives in Qatar and driven trucks to make ends meet. He also worked in the tunnels of Ground Zero after 9/11. The episode of Conversations explores tunnels, the Himalayas, rescue, trapped workers, science, geology, law, 9/11, mountains, memoir, hero, engineering, career change. The Promise is published by Simon and Schuster
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2823 - Listening to a mountain to save workers trapped underground Wed, 23 Apr 2025
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2822 - The physics and feeling of floating — why Angelica learnt to swim Tue, 22 Apr 2025
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2821 - Encore: Grief, loss and the healing power of the natural world Fri, 18 Apr 2025
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2820 - The epic escape story of four ANZAC POWs — through the Italian Alps to freedom Thu, 17 Apr 2025
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2819 - Made in Burnie — Justin Heazlewood on swapping fame for his hometown Wed, 16 Apr 2025
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2818 - From Manila to Sydney — how Loribelle found family, love and her art Tue, 15 Apr 2025
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2817 - Encore: The poker-playing cardiologist Fri, 11 Apr 2025
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2816 - Miles Franklin's secret life as a 'boy sober' undercover maid Thu, 10 Apr 2025
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2815 - The life-changing power of a choir Wed, 09 Apr 2025
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2814 - The wisdom of an ancient Pencil Pine Tue, 08 Apr 2025
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2813 - Encore: A daring escape from Vietnam to the halls of prestigious American universities Fri, 04 Apr 2025
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2812 - How Vincent Fantauzzo's life was saved by love and painting Thu, 03 Apr 2025
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2811 - 'Mistakes were made' — a live storytelling experience Wed, 02 Apr 2025
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2810 - Two sisters, Dod and Brattle - the lesbian poet, and the evangelical Christian Tue, 01 Apr 2025
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2809 - Encore: Doctor Koppe — PTSD and me Fri, 28 Mar 2025
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2808 - Shaking — escaping the grip of a lifelong tremor Thu, 27 Mar 2025
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2807 - Loneliness — it's not only you Wed, 26 Mar 2025
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2806 - The fearless Kate McClymont — weathering death threats and court cases for work Tue, 25 Mar 2025
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2805 - Encore: Krystyna Duszniak and Poland's lost histories Fri, 21 Mar 2025
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2804 - Life on the lam — how Peter escaped from under his fugitive father's shadow Thu, 20 Mar 2025
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2803 - Martha, baby Michael and the police officer who cried Wed, 19 Mar 2025
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2802 - Undercover hitmen, shady drug deals and covert surveillance — life as a top cop Tue, 18 Mar 2025
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2801 - Encore: Andy Paschalidis on the death on the football pitch which changed everything Fri, 14 Mar 2025
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2800 - Tim Winton on staying alive, in extremis Thu, 13 Mar 2025
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2799 - Love, death and duels — Marie Curie's radioactive life Wed, 12 Mar 2025
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2798 - Could you live forever? The neuroscience behind brain preservation, consciousness and death Tue, 11 Mar 2025
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2797 - A life in the law, on the Glitter Strip Mon, 10 Mar 2025
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2796 - Encore: A restaurant named Parwana — Afghan treasure in Adelaide Fri, 07 Mar 2025
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2795 - How Geraldine Brooks learned how to live again through grief Thu, 06 Mar 2025
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2794 - Singing for her life: Camille O'Sullivan on Ireland and her dearly departed friends Wed, 05 Mar 2025
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2793 - Finding my dad, and myself — unravelling a family's secret Tue, 04 Mar 2025
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2792 - Encore: Let them ring — Paul Livingston on making a great big noise Fri, 28 Feb 2025
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2791 - Gabor Maté on transforming trauma Thu, 27 Feb 2025
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2790 - My Moroccan matrescence Wed, 26 Feb 2025
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2789 - Gus Worland on the men who made him and Australia's male suicide epidemic Tue, 25 Feb 2025
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2788 - Encore: Brigitte and the seven peaks Fri, 21 Feb 2025
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2787 - David Whyte on writing poetry the world loves Thu, 20 Feb 2025
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2786 - Translating adolescence and speaking Teenage Girl Wed, 19 Feb 2025
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2785 - The Bark Petitions — how Yolngu tradition changed democracy Tue, 18 Feb 2025
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2784 - Encore: the life of songwriter Jimmy Webb Fri, 14 Feb 2025
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2783 - Surviving bombs and starvation on a Mediterranean island paradise Thu, 13 Feb 2025
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2782 - How tiny crystals reveal the secret history (and future) of volcanic eruptions Wed, 12 Feb 2025
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2781 - Birtles, Brown and Bean: Warren's madcap world tour, in a vintage car Tue, 11 Feb 2025
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2780 - Encore: The making of Nazeem Hussain Fri, 07 Feb 2025
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2779 - Drug bazaars, hitmen and hackers — why Eileen went deep into the dark web Thu, 06 Feb 2025
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2778 - The family secret that inspired 'The Teacher's Pet' Wed, 05 Feb 2025
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2777 - Lucinda Light on MAFS, living with ADHD, and her search for love Tue, 04 Feb 2025
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2776 - Encore: The Toilet Warrior's origin story Fri, 31 Jan 2025
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2775 - The spy who kept secrets for the self-made man Thu, 30 Jan 2025
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2774 - Dressing drag queens in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert Wed, 29 Jan 2025