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Conversations: Art & Passions

ABC Australia
Los Angeles
Lewisburg, North Carolina
Trials
Cambridge University
Sydney
Gambling Addiction
George Palmer
BBC

From the screen, the stage and the kitchen, the greatest voices on creativity, art and following their passions sit down for a Conversation with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski. Guests include musician Nick Cave, Hollywood's Jane Fonda and Masterchef's Poh Ling Yeow. In this collection of episodes, we’ve reached back into the rich archive and curated a selection of episodes where our guests spea... more

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Molly's niche career began over a decade ago when she entered a whistling competition on a whim and she now performs all over the world.

Her music sits somewhere between birdsong and the soundtrack to a film noir.

Born in Sydney, Molly moved to Ho... more

Dan Rankine (aka 'trials') was the only little Aboriginal boy living in his rural Welsh village when he woke up shaking from a nightmare. That's when he and his mother knew they needed to go home to Adelaide.

Dan is now one of Australia's most respe... more

The former Canberra Raiders player on hiding his fantasy reading habits as a kid in Western Queensland, the joy of doing hard things, and how books brought him back from the brink. Warning: Discussion of suicide.

Luke was a sensitive kid, growing up... more

For 45 years, George Palmer harboured a secret. He spent every spare moment composing classical music, and then shoving his scores in his bottom drawer. Until one day, almost by pure chance, that music saw the light of day.

As a young man, George ha... more

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Molly Lewis
Whistler and musician
Independent artist
Episode: From party trick to pop star — meet Molly Lewis, professional whistler
Dan Rankine
Hip hop artist known as Trials; member of AB Original/Funkoars
AB Original, Funkoars
Episode: Hip Hop, home, and humanity—'trials' on reckoning with his origin story
Luke Bateman
Former NRL player and author-in-progress; advocate for recovery
Former Canberra Raiders player
Episode: Luke Bateman on surviving a gambling addiction and the magic of his mum’s love
George Palmer
Judge, New South Wales Supreme Court; composer
New South Wales judiciary; Pacific Opera (not-for-profit)
Episode: The secret obsession of a Supreme Court Justice
Sandi Toksvig
Author, broadcaster and comedian
Episode: Sandi Toksvig's bright side
Lisa Simone
Singer and performer, daughter of Nina Simone
Nina Simone legacy
Episode: Teaching Nina Simone how to love me: a daughter's story

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Hip Hop, home, and humanity—'trials' on reckoning with his origin story
Q: What is the biggest lesson you took from the early days of making music with Briggs and forming Funkoars?
Trust yourself and your ear; follow your gut rather than chasing formal training when it doesn't fit your creative flow.
From party trick to pop star — meet Molly Lewis, professional whistler
Q: How did you practice in New York before Lewisburg, and what surprised you about the competition world?
She practiced in Central Park to avoid disturbing hosts in a small apartment, learned from Geert Chetrow via email exchanges, and discovered the social dynamics and camaraderie among whistlers.
From party trick to pop star — meet Molly Lewis, professional whistler
Q: What was your first competitive experience like, and what piece did you perform for the classical section?
Her first competition was a practical, almost accidental step into a new world; she chose the Queen of the Night Aria for the classical section to demonstrate technical prowess, despite noticing many others performing it.

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Conversations about Art & Passions centers on deep, intimate interviews with creatives and public figures who navigate artistic drive alongside public life. Episodes frequently explore how discipline, collaboration, and personal history shape distinctive work in music, literature, performance, law, and media, often weaving in themes of overcoming self-doubt, pursuing authentic interests, and balancing public visibility with private passions. The show stands out for its cross-disciplinary curiosity, featuring guests who fuse artistry with other domains (e.g., judiciary, sports, activism), and for revealing how personal evolution informs professional output. Listeners who enjoy thoughtful, character-driven storytelling, uncovering the human s... more

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