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Conversations: Art & Passions

Richard Fidler, Sarah Kanowski

Booking Overview

This is a long-form interview podcast focused on art, music, literature, acting, cooking, and the personal experiences behind creative careers, featuring established artists, authors, performers, cultural leaders, and other notable public figures. Credible pitches would include accomplished creatives, publishers, cultural executives, and experts with distinctive life stories or meaningful perspectives on their work; booking difficulty is high because the show generally features prominent, nationally recognized guests.

Metrics

Episodes: 62

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: Australia

YouTube: 456.0k subscribers

Instagram: 65.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

abcpodcasts@abc.net.au

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Host

Richard Fidler - Australian broadcaster, author, and long-form interviewer known for hosting ABC Radio's Conversations program.

Sarah Kanowski - Australian broadcaster and interviewer who co-hosts ABC's Conversations program.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Established authors, musicians, actors, comedians, publishers, cultural executives, and other recognized creative or public figures with a substantial body of work and a compelling personal or professional story.
Required Achievements:  
Award-winning or bestselling books and other major creative work, Leadership of notable arts, publishing, entertainment, or cultural organizations, Longstanding careers in music, acting, comedy, or performance, National media recognition and significant contributions to Australian or international culture

Recent Guest Discussions

Angry Anderson - Australian Rock Music, Childhood Abuse, Family, Fatherhood, Substance Abuse, Acting, Television, And Overcoming Adversity.

Lisa Henson - Jim Henson, Puppetry, The Muppets, Creative Innovation, Family Legacy, Television, Film, And Animatronics.

Urzila Carlson - Comedy, Migration, Family, Domestic Violence, Alcoholism, Racism, Confidence, Body Image, And Building A Stand-up Career.

Louise Adler - Publishing, Literature, Writers, Free Speech, Politics, Jewish Identity, Family History, And The Australian Literary Scene.

Richard Flanagan - Literature, Australian History, National Belonging, Colonialism, Indigenous And Non-indigenous Identity, Climate Change, Politics, And Free Speech.

Recent Topics

Art, Creative Careers, Music, Literature, Acting

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Remembering Angry Anderson: rock n' roll animal and incurable romantic

September 24, 2026

Iconic Australian musician, actor, youth advocate and charity ambassador Angry Anderson has died at the age of 79.Angry spent 50 years in the music industry with his legendary rock band, Rose Tattoo, and the band was due to return to the stage this month for another Australian tour.But Angry was much more than a raging rock n' roll animal.He was an incurable romantic, despite his violent childhood in Melbourne. He was a loyal, devoted father of four, and Angry was always a friend to the littl...

My dad Jim Henson, the creative genius behind 'The Muppets'

September 16, 2026

Growing up Lisa Henson and her siblings spent a lot of time in their father's workshop and studio, watching puppets get drawn, sculpted and brought to life.Jim Henson first started messing around with puppets as a teenager, and not long afterwards he began collaborating with his wife Jane. Together they founded Muppets Incorporated.Puppets became a way for Jim to share his extraordinary imagination with the world, and he went on to become one of the most influential creative minds of the 20th...

Comedian Urzila Carlson regrets nothing

September 11, 2026

Urzila Carlson grew up in South Africa. Her father threatened the family with a gun when she was 6, and he walked out on the family soon afterwards.Urzila's mum, who she describes as a 'warrior woman', raised Urzila and her sister.When she was in primary school, one of Urzila's teachers taught her a big lesson about regret, which has stayed with her for life.Urzila moved to New Zealand in 2006 to begin working in advertising.One day a group of her co-workers persuaded her to perform at a loca...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Conversations: Art & Passions?

Conversations: Art & Passions is hosted by Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski. Its publicly listed email is abcpodcasts@abc.net.au. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Conversations: Art & Passions?

The publicly listed email for Conversations: Art & Passions: abcpodcasts@abc.net.au.

How many listeners does Conversations: Art & Passions have?

Podseeker estimates Conversations: Art & Passions reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Conversations: Art & Passions?

Conversations: Art & Passions typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established authors, musicians, actors, comedians, publishers, cultural executives, and other recognized creative or public figures with a substantial body of work and a compelling personal or professional story. Common among recent guests: Award-winning or bestselling books and other major creative work; Leadership of notable arts, publishing, entertainment, or cultural organizations; Longstanding careers in music, acting, comedy, or performance. Recent guests include Angry Anderson, Lisa Henson, and Urzila Carlson.

How hard is it to get booked on Conversations: Art & Passions?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Conversations: Art & Passions cover?

Recent episodes cover Art, Creative Careers, Music, Literature, and Acting. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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