Good Weekend Talks

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Bonnie Garmus on why the 'least admired' art – poetry – might end up saving the world

October 08, 2026

On the cusp of 65, Bonnie Garmus published her debut novel Lessons in Chemistry. It was a global sensation and the copywriter, who had a previous manuscript rejected by publishers 98 times, sold almost 10 million copies and enjoyed being co-executive producer when it was made into an eight-part streaming hit starring Brie Larson.  Today, Garmus talks about her new novel Peck & Peck, which explores – through a delightfully-named young man Batter Gray – the themes of art in...

Plants remember and react, but do they mind being eaten? Michael Pollan on sentience in the natural world

October 02, 2026

It's not too much of an overstatement to say that for over 30 years, Michael Pollan's books have helped reshape conversations about industrial food systems, animal consciousness and our obligations to other living things. His new book, A World Appears, is about plant sentience – an immersive exploration of how plants exhibit thinking and memory-like behaviours, respond to physical threats, favour their own species and supply nutrients to struggling neighbouring plants. In this epis...

Intimacy in the age of porn – and when women are more successful than their partners: playwright Suzie Miller

September 24, 2026

Melbourne-born Suzie Miller's background as a lawyer has influenced the 40-odd plays she has written, many of which feature strong social-justice themes. Best known among those works are the award-winning Prima Facie, which has been staged in Sydney, Melbourne and London, and Inter Alia, which premiered in London last year and opens on Broadway in November.In Miller's new play, Strong is the New Pretty, she tells the story of the birth of the women's Australian Football League, the AFLW, as i...

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Good Weekend Talks is hosted by Gay Alcorn and Konrad Marshall. Its publicly listed email is podcasts@fairfaxmedia.com.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 Good Weekend Talks?

The publicly listed email for Good Weekend Talks: podcasts@fairfaxmedia.com.au.

How many listeners does Good Weekend Talks have?

Podseeker estimates Good Weekend Talks reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Good Weekend Talks?

Good Weekend Talks typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established public profile, recognized expertise or achievement, and a strong current news, cultural or human-interest hook. Recent guests include award-winning journalists, bestselling or published authors, elite athletes, prominent entertainers, former military leaders and people with significant personal stories. Common among recent guests: Published books; Major journalism or media recognition; International or national sporting medals. Recent guests include Judith Lucy, Alexa Leary, and Bram Connolly.

How hard is it to get booked on Good Weekend Talks?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Good Weekend Talks cover?

Recent episodes cover Society, Public Affairs, Politics, Art, and Sports. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.