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ABC Rewind

ABC Australia
Australia
World War II
Christopher Skase
Klaus Fuchs
World War I
Florence Broadhurst
Soviet Union
Great Australian Camel Race
Anzac Mounted Division
Cold War
Holocaust
Surafend Massacre
Atomic Bomb
Paralympic Games
Drug Smuggling
Wurrine School Kidnapping
Space Shuttle Challenger
Education
John Howard
Marshall Islands

The History Listen is now ABC Rewind, the home of gripping narrative history series. Dive into true stories told by the people who lived through them.

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Latest Episodes

Broadcaster Richard Fidler and writer Kari Gislason continue their travels across Iceland to tell the ancient Viking sagas; tales of love, war and humanity. In this episode they follow the steps of Egil. He was a killer, a ruthless opportunist but al... more

In the remote north-west of Iceland, Kári Gislason and Richard Fidler follow in the doomed footsteps of Gísli, the most uncompromising of the saga heroes – this is a tale about the complexity of family life, and the difficult choices which can come w... more

Richard Fidler and Kari Gislason continue their travels across Iceland to tell the ancient Viking sagas; tales of love, war and humanity. This episode tells the story of Gudrun, the most beautiful woman in Iceland and the two men who loved her. Kari ... more

Broadcaster and author Richard Fidler, with this friend the writer Kari Gislasen, travel across Iceland to discover the Sagas – the ancient tales of Viking love, war and humanity. This episode tells the story a famous Viking warrior, Gunnar, and his ... more

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Kari Gislason
Writer, co-creator of Saga Land
Saga Land project
Episode: 04 | Saga Land | The story of Egil
Gudrun Nordl
Director at Arnie Magnussen Institute
Arnie Magnussen Institute
Episode: 03 | Saga Land | The story of Gisli
Kerrie Irwin
Professional medium and Spirit Rescue operator
Paranormal investigation/medium services
Episode: 06 | Remember Me | Good Spooks bad spooks
Adam Spencer
Skeptic in the discussion
Media education/Science communication
Episode: 06 | Remember Me | Good Spooks bad spooks
Rob Tilly
Psychic and house clearing practitioner
Parasicology Australia
Episode: 06 | Remember Me | Good Spooks bad spooks
Warren Macdonald
Survivor, climber, author and motivational figure
Independent/Public figure
Episode: 05 | Remember Me | Mt Bowen
Geert van Keulen
Traveler, artist, and mountaineering partner in the Mt Bowen ascent
Independent
Episode: 05 | Remember Me | Mt Bowen
Jim Everett
Aboriginal elder, activist, and cultural leader (the episode centers on his life and work)
Tasmanian Aboriginal community
Episode: 03 | Remember Me | Jim Everett
Linda Neil
Writer, artist, singer-songwriter living with Parkinson's; DBS recipient
Independent/Artist
Episode: 02 | Remember Me | Return of the Songbird

Host

Hilary Harper
Host involved in ABC Rewind segments and news/episode introductions; central on-air presence across archival history storytelling.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 709 ratings
  • Surafend

    Absolutely have loved each and every series thus far.

    Listening to Surafend, reinforces to me that the British Empire have a lot to answer for in regards to the area of Palestine, what was committed in World War 1 and its aftermath. Absolutely horrendous and abhorrent language used in the British description of the indigenous inhabitants. No wonder whats happening in Gaza is still continuing to this day.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mothrae
    Australia10 months ago
  • Fascinating

    Just finishing binging the Skase episodes. Fascinating, nostalgic and extremely well presented. Who can ever forget the grainy images of Skase in his wheelchair and fake oxygen mask. A must listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yvette Pickersgill
    Australia10 months ago
  • Skase: Fall of a Tycoon

    Comedic prodigy Mark Humphries’ brilliant and engaging bio-pod of Skase - Australia’s greatest Conman, could not have been more superbly written - proliferated with genius word-play at the expense of the pretty-boy protagonist and his money-hungry minions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    miíìllk
    Australia10 months ago
  • “This bane in Spain would not be on the plane.”

    The intriguing tale of Christopher Skase, I absolutely loved it! The blend of storytelling and humor kept me engaged from start to finish. I highly recommend it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Leesiloulou
    Australia10 months ago
  • Great Skase story

    Skase is a brilliant story and the podcast has fantastic access to experts and commentators. It’s a shame it’s let down by a sarcastic and condescending narration style that I find really annoying.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    ChimpyChimpy
    Australia10 months ago

Listeners Say

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Many appreciate strong narrative storytelling paired with archival research.
Some feedback notes occasional pacing or hosting style choices; overall high regard for production quality.
Listeners praise the depth and breadth of histories covered and the personal voices that ground big stories.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#32
Australia/History
Apple Podcasts
#159
South Korea/History
Apple Podcasts
#171
Ireland/History
Apple Podcasts
#217
New Zealand/History
Apple Podcasts
#218
Singapore/History
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#220
Saudi Arabia/History

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The story of Sam Poo - Chinese bushranger?
Q: Yeah, so what do you know about Sam Poo? Did you hear about him when you were growing up in the district, and what have you discovered in your travels?
The local view is that Sam Poo is often believed to have killed Ward, but recent research and archival work raise reasonable doubt, highlighting that the evidence is largely circumstantial and that memory in the district has been influenced by early newspaper portrayals and the framing of Sam Poo as the villain in a colonial narrative.
02 | Ray Denning | The stitch up
Q: What prompted you to inform on another prisoner?
Ray stated he took a stand on justice for everyone, not just for one side.
02 | Ray Denning | The stitch up
Q: Is it true that he was stopped by a police officer and asked what his name was?
Mark Dappen expressed skepticism about the story, stating he doubted it really happened as recounted in the Playboy story.
07 | Conspiracy | We're still feeling it
Q: Do you see a winner here who won this dispute?
The maritime union was politically significant in showcasing that they were still a force, emphasizing a political victory despite losing some organizational strength.
07 | Conspiracy | We're still feeling it
Q: What are the long-lasting effects of the dispute that we might see in our day-to-day life?
The dispute is felt as the last great showdown between capital and organized labour, affecting how unions operate today and the political landscape affecting workers' rights.

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Narrative history with a strong emphasis on personal voices and archival context, spanning long-form investigations, memoirs, and cultural history. Episodes frequently blend first-person testimony, historical scholarship, and investigative storytelling to illuminate how memory, identity, and culture shape the past. Noteworthy aspects include intimate, character-driven storytelling, prominent use of archival material, and collaborations with historians, journalists, and subject-matter experts to unpack complex historical events for a broad audience.

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ABC Rewind launched 9 years ago and published 399 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 ABC Rewind include:

1. Kari Gislason
2. Gudrun Nordl
3. Kerrie Irwin
4. Adam Spencer
5. Rob Tilly
6. Warren Macdonald
7. Geert van Keulen
8. Jim Everett

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