Stories Behind the Story with Better Reading
Better Reading PodcastCheryl Akle discusses the world with her favourite authors.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 706 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsBooks | |||
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Joanna Nell (Mrs Winterbottom Takes a Gap Year, The Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement Village) and Ali Lowe (The School Run, The Trivia Night) talk about their families and the hard work that goes into publishing a book. Learn more about the two ... more
Welcome to episode #12 of Book Chat with Cheryl Akle and Caroline Overington where they discuss the impact of Australian literature, Caroline's writing journey, her thoughts on the rise of audiobooks, and the enduring appeal of traditional storytelli... more
Christian White talks to Cheryl about how becoming a parent has reshaped his writing and expanded his worldview, the influence his daughter now has on his creative process, and the unforgettable moment he spotted a stranger reading one of his novels ... more
Rachel Perkins talks to Cheryl about the continuing impact of colonisation on First Nations communities, the extraordinary legacy of her father, Charles Perkins, and his lasting influence on Australia. Rachel also speaks about the importance of the A... more
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- The best
Love these interviews with authors and hearing their stories, it’s the best. Thank you Cheryl and team x
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Australia2 years ago - Kate Cebrano
The Kate Cebrano episode was superlative. Entertaining, enlightening & most of all fun. Brilliant.
Apple Podcasts5Read away 1Australia2 years ago - Just a great chat
Great host, good interview manner, interesting people and stories. Not much to dislike here.
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United Kingdom2 years ago - Fantastic conversations
Loving this show. Just listened to one of Jane Tara’s episodes, it was an incredibly engaging conversation. Wish it was twice as long!
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‘Imposter Syndrome is only experienced by women…’? Err…
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Apple Podcasts | #31 | Australia/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #96 | Australia/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #164 |  New Zealand/Arts/Books |
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The content primarily focuses on conversations with authors, providing a platform to explore their creative processes and the personal narratives behind their works. Discussions often touch on themes such as the significance of history, cultural reflections, and critical social issues, giving listeners a deep understanding of the authors' motivations and experiences in writing. Unique elements include a diverse array of literary voices, a blend of fiction and nonfiction, as well as a commitment to highlighting Australian literature and underrepresented authors. Expect engaging dialogues that illuminate the intricacies of storytelling, the writing craft, and the connections between personal and societal narratives.
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this podcast launched 9 years ago and published 706 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 this podcast include:
1. Christian White
2. Rachel Perkins
3. Loubna Haikal
4. Andrew Sloan
5. Omar El Akkad
6. Susan Wyndham
7. Jessica Mansour-Nahra
8. Marika Sosnowski
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