Conversations draws you deeper into the life story of someone you may, or may not have heard about – someone who has seen and done amazing things.
This volume contains interviews
Benny Agius When doctors told Benny Agius her baby son had Down Syndrome, she was full of anxiety about his future.
Then Richard grew up to defy everyone’s expectations.
Beverley Bass On September 11, 2001, Captain Beverley Bass diverted her American Airlines jet to a tiny town in Newfoundland, along with thousands of other airspace refugees.
David Gillespie David Gillespie on how Fortnite and Instagram are altering the neural pathways of a generation.
Mary-Louise McLaws Epidemiologist Mary-Louise McLaws talks about life during COVID-19 (in October 2020), the virus she classifies as both vulnerable and ruthless. (VoIP recording)
Meg Keneally The epic life story of a First Fleet rebel, Mary Bryant, as told by Meg Keneally.
Bryan Brown Bryan’s played more than 80 roles on stage and screen.
Raised in working-class Sydney his talent, hard work and unmistakable presence have been his ticket to the world.
Richard Fidler is one of ABC's (Australian Broadcasting Commission) most popular presenters, best known for his hour-long interview program, Conversations with Richard Fidler. The program is ABC Radio's most popular podcast, downloaded more than 1.5 million times per month. It features local and international guests from all walks of life, engaging in in-depth interviews.
He first came to prominence in the 1980s as a member of the Doug Anthony All Stars (DAAS), an Australian musical comedy group also comprising Tim Ferguson and Paul McDermott. The group disbanded in 1994.
Richard began his broadcast career on TV, and presented shows including: Race Around the World; Aftershock; Mouthing Off, and Vulture.
In 2011 Fidler was awarded a Churchill Fellowship[2] to investigate new forms of public radio in the United States and the United Kingdom.
He is the immediate past-President of Brisbane’s Institute of Modern Art (IMA) and a member of its board of directors.
He is married to Khym Lam and has 2 children.
. DAAS Book / by the Doug Anthony All Stars (released censored in the UK in 1989, uncensored in Australia in 1992) – co-authored with Tim Ferguson and Paul McDermott . DAAS Kapital / by the Doug Anthony All Stars (1993) – co-authored with Tim Ferguson and Paul McDermott . The Insider's guide to power in Australia / by Jack the Insider (2007) – co-authored with Peter Hoysted
I love the format of one-hour interviews with some well-known and less known Australians. There is always something to learn, discover, reflect upon or think about.
Really enjoyed this. The 1 hr interview format allowed such freedom to wander into unexpected places. The two interviewers are excellent. Bryan Brown was unexpectedly engaging, thoughtful and intelligent. David Gillespie was fascinating too. Will definitely hunt out the remaining volumes.