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Good 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.

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Hamish Blake has made a career (and a pretty decent fortune) from being a bumbling, nice-guy Mr Everyman – on radio, on podcasts, on TV and, occasionally, in movies. But after more than two decades in the public eye, much of it with his professional ... more

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Mark Seymour is an artist who has lived many musical lives. He was the founder and frontman of notable Australian rock band Hunters & Collectors, but he started out in his family choir. He’s sung solo acoustic gigs, and inadvertently created one of t... more

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The 2000-year-old philosophy of stoicism is having a moment – and no one has popularised it for a modern audience more than American author Ryan Holiday.

The college dropout turned marketer has written 13 books, including The Obstacle Is the Way an... more

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On the cusp of 65, Bonnie Garmus published her debut novel Lessons in Chemistry. It was a global sensation and the copywriter, who had a previous manuscript rejected by publishers 98 times, sold almost 10 million copies and enjoyed being co-executive... more

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Recent Guests

Mark Seymour
Singer-songwriter, solo artist and former frontman of Hunters & Collectors
Hunters & Collectors
Episode: Mark Seymour on a complicated legacy – and not being in the Hunters & Collectors WhatsApp group
Ryan Holiday
American author and public thinker known for Stoicism-focused works
The Daily Stoic, author of The Obstacle Is the Way and Discipline Is Destiny
Episode: Stoicism is more than discipline, says author Ryan Holiday. It may save the modern world
Bonnie Garmus
US-born author and novelist
Episode: Bonnie Garmus on why the 'least admired' art – poetry – might end up saving the world
Michael Pollan
Author of A World Appears; plant sentience researcher
Author, journalist, plant neurobiology advocate
Episode: Plants remember and react, but do they mind being eaten? Michael Pollan on sentience in the natural world
Suzie Miller
Playwright, lawyer and novelist
Episode: Intimacy in the age of porn – and when women are more successful than their partners: playwright Suzie Miller
Judith Lucy
Comedian and author discussing burnout and wellness journey
Author, performer
Episode: Judith Lucy on burnout, chasing wellness and knowing you’re both deeply unhappy and a 'privileged wanker'
Alexa Leary
Paralympic swimmer, trauma survivor, author
Athlete and public speaker
Episode: Alexa Leary on surviving tragedy and living a ‘second life’
Bram Connolly
Former Australian Special Forces commander, author
Author of 100 Ways I Almost Died
Episode: Dodging the Taliban, camel spiders and becoming 'impervious to shock': Former special forces soldier Bram Connolly
Jonathan Swan
Australian journalist, White House reporter for The New York Times
The New York Times
Episode: Up close with the Donald Trump ‘regime’ – New York Times reporter and Australian Jonathan Swan

Hosts

Konrad Marshall
Host of Good Weekend Talks; journalist with ties to Sydney Morning Herald / The Age
Conrad Marshall
Host of Good Weekend Talks; journalist

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 54 ratings
  • 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Abundance44
    Australia3 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 Podcasts
    5
    Connections&Conversations
    Australia6 months ago
  • Fran Lebowitz

    Interesting episode, Fran Lebowitz always says it as it is.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CateMCK
    Australia6 months ago
  • Batali

    Vomit making - the ‘complexities’ of Mario.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    aus der Ferne
    Australia7 months ago
  • Jess Cattelly, co-founder of Sydney swingers.

    Beyond boring.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KateyQuinn
    Australiaa year ago

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Interview quality varies; listeners appreciate deep dives and strong host facilitation.
Guests consistently bring expertise across culture, politics, and society.
The show earns praise for thorough research and thoughtful questioning, with some critiques on pacing or interview style.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#19
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Apple Podcasts
#59
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Apple Podcasts
#31
Saudi Arabia/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#105
Hong Kong/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#125
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Apple Podcasts
#147
China/News/Politics

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Mark Seymour on a complicated legacy – and not being in the Hunters & Collectors WhatsApp group
Q: Can you explain how “Holy Grail” was inspired by a Jeanette Winterson novel?
Seymour describes reading Art and Lies during a tense recording period and drawing on its story of Napoleon's cook surviving a disastrous campaign to write about hardship, survival and continuing faith.
Mark Seymour on a complicated legacy – and not being in the Hunters & Collectors WhatsApp group
Q: What is it that keeps propelling you forward?
Seymour says he remains fascinated by the process of writing songs, shaping language and melody into a short piece that can move listeners.
Stoicism is more than discipline, says author Ryan Holiday. It may save the modern world
Q: How does stoicism apply to day-to-day parenting and personal life?
It involves regulating emotions, recognizing what's in our control, and guiding ourselves and our children toward constructive behavior, rather than suppressing feelings entirely.
Stoicism is more than discipline, says author Ryan Holiday. It may save the modern world
Q: Can you encapsulate what the essence of the stoic philosophy is for you?
Stoicism is about distinguishing what we can control from what we cannot, and choosing our responses with virtues like courage, justice, discipline, and wisdom as the guiding framework.
Dodging the Taliban, camel spiders and becoming 'impervious to shock': Former special forces soldier Bram Connolly
Q: What advice would you give to young men and women entering the defence force today regarding self-preservation and risk?
Be fit, be hard to kill, sleep well, hydrate, eat right, and visualize the worst-case scenario to prepare your mind and body to respond effectively when danger appears.

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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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1. Mark Seymour
2. Ryan Holiday
3. Bonnie Garmus
4. Michael Pollan
5. Suzie Miller
6. Judith Lucy
7. Alexa Leary
8. Bram Connolly

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