Conversations

Conversations

ABC

Conversations draws you deeper into the life story of someone you may have heard about, but never met. Journey into their world, joining them on epic adventures to unfamiliar places, back in time to wild moments of history, and into their deepest memories, to be moved by personal stories of resilience and redemption. Hosted by Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski, Conversations is the ABC's most popular long-form interview program. Every day we explore the vast tapestry of human experience, weaving together narratives from history, science, art, and personal storytelling. Conversations Live is coming to the stage! Join Sarah Kanowski and Richard Fidler for an unmissable night of unforgettable stories, behind-the-scenes secrets, and surprise guests. Australia’s most-loved podcast — live, up close, and in the moment. Find out more at the Conversations website.

Emisoras: ABC Classic FM

Categories: Society & Culture

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Dan Richards investigates the multifaceted realm of night-time. Hear about when he survived a brush with death, a treacherous journey on a Scottish ferry, shadowing a search and rescue team, and the comfort and exquisite agony of new parenthood.   The writer and broadcaster argues that night-time is universal in that everyone goes through it, but there are so many different experiences of the dark. He has met the many people who work, helping others and doing the invisible organising that keeps our communal world turning while others rest. Dan says the night is a place of encounters — both magical and disturbing. Further information Dan's book Overnight: Journeys, Conversations and Stories After Dark is published by Allen & Unwin. This episode was produced by Alice Moldovan. The Executive Producer is Nicola Harrison. This episode touches on sleep, covid, COVID, covid-19, hospital, emergency workers, NHS, ICU, frontline workers, search and rescue, dreams, outreach workers, homelessness, moominland, the shipping forecast, BBC, new fatherhood. To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you’ll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

Previous episodes

  • 4785 - There is magic to be found when the world goes dark 
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026
  • 4784 - Losing three mothers in one lifetime—Layne Beachley's drive to win 
    Fri, 13 Feb 2026
  • 4783 - Encore: A 'hopeless romantic' on divorce, dating apps, and curing a broken heart 
    Thu, 12 Feb 2026
  • 4782 - You're not alone or broken—the pursuit of happiness is making us miserable 
    Wed, 11 Feb 2026
  • 4781 - Encore: Judy Brewer on country love, deb balls and understanding autism 
    Tue, 10 Feb 2026
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