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Conversations

ABC
Trust
Coercive Control
Mental Health
Pierre Ryckmans
Jeanne Ryckmans
Prostate Cancer
Irish Academic
Emotional Manipulation
Domestic Violence
China
Canberra
Hormonal Therapy
Guilty Feminist
Christianity
Voluntary Assisted Dying
Brisbane
Trent Dalton
Psychiatry
Women’s Health
Brigitte Muir

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 popu... more

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Kate Rowe's life has been full of wild adventures and hard living. But when she found sobriety, Kate discovered something big about herself. CW: This story contains discussion of childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault and some strong language. Please... more

Aaron Tait was 18 when he was deployed after September 11. His dad's guidance had set Aaron up with the grit he would need as a military officer, but it took him many years to forgive himself for his role in the war.

Aaron comes from a long line of ... more

Hostage negotiation isn't at all like what you see in Hollywood blockbusters. There is no lying, no promise-making, not even any names. Vince Hurley has only one task—trying to make a deep, human connection with a complete stranger.

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Navigator Will Oxley expected the 1998 Sydney to Hobart yacht race to be a challenging one. But when he and his crew met with 12-metre waves and 80km/h winds in Bass Strait, Will knew something was about to go horribly wrong (R)

Will Oxley learnt th... more

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Vince Hurley
Former police officer, hostage negotiator, and current academic.
Macquarie University
Episode: The secret life of a hostage negotiator
Professor Kelvin Kong
Warramai man and ear, nose, and throat surgeon, the first Aboriginal surgeon in Australia.
Episode: Holiday listening: the secret world of the human ear
Mandyam Srinivasan
Professor of Visual Neuroscience at the Queensland Brain Institute
Queensland Brain Institute
Episode: Holiday Listening: Birds, bees and intelligent machines
Nerida Wilson
Marine Molecular Biologist at the West Australian Museum.
West Australian Museum
Episode: Holiday Listening: Nerida's nudibranchs, sea dragons and siphonophores
Dr Tanya Latty
Entomologist specializing in slime molds and collective behaviors
University of Sydney
Episode: Holiday Listening: Slime moulds—the brainless blobs that can move and solve mazes
Liz Cameron
Former cult member, author of 'Cult Bride, How I Was Brainwashed and How I Broke Free'
Episode: Best of 2025: How I became a brainwashed cult bride
Tom Robinson
A 23-year-old adventurer and young boat builder who rowed across the Pacific Ocean.
Episode: Best of 2025: The young boat builder who rowed across the Pacific
Lexi Crouch
Clinical nutritionist and author of 'Renourish, A Complete and Compassionate Guide to Recovery from Eating Disorders'
Episode: Deciding to live—recovery from a decade long battle with anorexia
Jamaica Moana
A Māori and Samoan artist, musician, and performer.
Episode: Dad, Bob Marley and me

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Sarah Kanowski
Host of Conversations
Richard Fidler
Host of Conversations

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 14k ratings
  • Super slanted take on many issues

    Podcast Addict
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    mimibob
    a month ago
  • Richard Fidler

    Fidler’s conversations are informative, interesting and often intriguing. His ability to divine heart felt responses from his guests highlights his ability to engage and listen. Well with the 30 minutes for those who want that bit more from their podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    harlzk
    Australia3 months ago
  • Great to listen to

    🤌🤌🤌

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HasaZgoaT
    Australia3 months ago
  • Love this podcast

    Thanks Richard and Sarah, these conversations have undoubtedly changed my life for the better

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jimmy the monk
    Australia3 months ago
  • Amazing episodes

    My favourite episode was the one about Kathleen follbigg

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvaG
    Australia3 months ago

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The secret life of a hostage negotiator
Q: What brought about you wanting to leave the force?
I was discharged due to medical liability after suffering injuries from chasing down suspects and being pushed off a building.
The secret life of a hostage negotiator
Q: How did you move from there into hostage negotiation?
I got to know someone who was a negotiator and I thought it would be fascinating, leading to an application process for negotiator positions.
The secret life of a hostage negotiator
Q: How do you find the resilience to keep coming back to work in that environment?
I've always been into health and fitness, so I still go and do a lot of runs and go to the gym most days of the week.
The secret life of a hostage negotiator
Q: What kind of things are you advocating for now in regards to that?
I'm a big fan of advocating on behalf of women and girls for domestic violence, or I call it violence against women and girls.
New Beginnings: How Rafael Bonachela let out his inner showgirl with Kylie Minogue
Q: Did you feel like you have become a more cultured man?
Yes, I became quite cultured through my own efforts, listening to classical music, engaging with new experiences, and growing as an artist.

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Focusing on a wide array of human experiences, notable themes include personal resilience, redemption, and the particular struggles and triumphs individuals face. Through engaging interviews, guests share their life stories that often involve journeys of self-discovery, emotional challenges, and how they have navigated life's complexities. Episodes explore historical narratives while connecting personal anecdotes to larger societal themes, making the content relatable and deeply human. The podcast is particularly known for its combination of heartfelt storytelling and rich, varied topics ranging from mental health and personal relationships to cultural heritage and adventures, making it a compelling listen for those interested in understand... more

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Recent guests on Conversations include:

1. Vince Hurley
2. Professor Kelvin Kong
3. Mandyam Srinivasan
4. Nerida Wilson
5. Dr Tanya Latty
6. Liz Cameron
7. Tom Robinson
8. Lexi Crouch

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