Good Weekend Talks
The Age and Sydney Morning HeraldGood Weekend Talks features in-depth conversations with the people fascinating Australians right now, from sport to politics to the arts, business and beyond, interviewed weekly by the country's top journalists. Consider it a magazine for your ears.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 101 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsPlaces & TravelSociety & Culture | |||
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- Janine Allis deserved a better interviewer
Respectfully, not a great interview with Janine Allis. JY does not understand business, asked dull sycophantic questions and I learnt nothing new. A wasted opportunity.
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Australia2 months ago - In depth discussions
Love many interviews on this podcast - especially Tim Rogers and Tania Lacey… please change her intro/outro so she’s not referred to as Tonia though.
Apple Podcasts5Connections&ConversationsAustralia5 months ago - Fran Lebowitz
Interesting episode, Fran Lebowitz always says it as it is.
Apple Podcasts5CateMCKAustralia6 months ago - Batali
Vomit making - the ‘complexities’ of Mario.
Apple Podcasts1aus der FerneAustralia6 months ago - Jess Cattelly, co-founder of Sydney swingers.
Beyond boring.
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Apple Podcasts | #45 | Australia/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #163 | Australia/News |
Apple Podcasts | #103 |  China/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #128 |  Japan/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #246 |  United Arab Emirates/News/Politics |
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The show offers long-form, interview-driven conversations with a wide range of Australians shaping culture, politics, business, sport, and the arts. Episodes frequently center on high-profile figures, journalists, and experts who share deep-dive analyses, personal journeys, and practical lessons. Listeners can expect thoughtful exploration of power, accountability, creativity, and social issues, often framed by seasoned reporters asking tough questions with warmth. A notable strength is the breadth of topics and guests, from investigative journalism and public policy to entertainment and entrepreneurship, making it a strong fit for listeners who value context, nuance, and diverse perspectives.
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Good Weekend Talks launched 7 years ago and published 101 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Good Weekend Talks include:
1. Michael Pollan
2. Suzie Miller
3. Judith Lucy
4. Alexa Leary
5. Bram Connolly
6. Jonathan Swan
7. Myf Warhurst
8. George Megalogenis
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