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Saturday Extra - Separate stories podcast

Nick Bryant

Booking Overview

This is a current-affairs and international-analysis program featuring expert commentary, lively conversations, and regular interviews with policymakers, academics, organizational leaders, authors, and cultural figures. Credible pitches would include senior subject-matter experts, public officials, researchers, authors, CEOs, and notable creators with timely perspectives on Australian affairs, geopolitics, climate, technology, or global policy; booking difficulty is high because of the ABC platform and the prominence of many guests.

Metrics

Episodes: 250

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: Australia

YouTube: 466.0k subscribers

Instagram: 69.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

abcpodcasts@abc.net.au

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Host

Nick Bryant - Australian journalist and author who presents ABC's Saturday Extra, covering Australian affairs and major international developments.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Senior policymakers, former political leaders, academics, authors, organizational executives, and recognized experts with authoritative perspectives on Australian or international affairs.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership of major organizations or public initiatives, Senior government or diplomatic experience, Published books or influential research, Recognized expertise in a major policy, social, environmental, or cultural issue

Recent Guest Discussions

Kevin Rudd - Intergovernmental Regulation Of Artificial Intelligence, AI Guardrails, And Us-china Relations

Samantha Murray - Indigenous Ranger Programs, Cultural Burning, Desert Habitat Protection, And Environmental Conservation

Recent Topics

Politics, International Relations, Australian Politics, Climate Change, Artificial Intelligence

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Saturday Extra - Separate stories podcast
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What's ahead on this weekend's Top 100 Australian Books countdown?

October 16, 2026

Cassie McCullagh, from The Bookshelf on Radio National chats about her favourite book, we share listener texts and preview what's ahead on this weekend's  Top 100 Australian Books Countdown.

How much Australian literature is taught in schools?

October 16, 2026

Many of us develop a love of reading at school.Perhaps a special teacher or a favourite book made a lasting impression.But many of us also develop an aversion to reading in high school.Generations of Australians have studied the classics at school, Shakespeare, George Orwell, Harper Lee's To Kill a Mocking Bird.But how much space is given to Australian literature, and what impact does it have on young readers? 

US historian Gary Gerstle the waning power of the US Congress

October 16, 2026

The US Congress is the institution that most directly represents the will of the people: 535 representatives divided into two houses.Despite the importance of Congress, there's been an increasing trend for presidents to bypass the body and issue executive orders to achieve political goals.US historian Gary Gerstle unpacks the shrinking role of Congress, political polarisation, and whether the centre-left is the Democrats' sweet spot.

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Frequently asked questions

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Saturday Extra - Separate stories podcast
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How do I get in touch with Saturday Extra - Separate stories podcast?

Saturday Extra - Separate stories podcast is hosted by Nick Bryant. 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 Saturday Extra - Separate stories podcast?

The publicly listed email for Saturday Extra - Separate stories podcast: abcpodcasts@abc.net.au.

How many listeners does Saturday Extra - Separate stories podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Saturday Extra - Separate stories podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Saturday Extra - Separate stories podcast?

Saturday Extra - Separate stories podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior policymakers, former political leaders, academics, authors, organizational executives, and recognized experts with authoritative perspectives on Australian or international affairs. Common among recent guests: Leadership of major organizations or public initiatives; Senior government or diplomatic experience; Published books or influential research. Recent guests include Kevin Rudd and Samantha Murray.

How hard is it to get booked on Saturday Extra - Separate stories podcast?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Saturday Extra - Separate stories podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, International Relations, Australian Politics, Climate Change, and Artificial Intelligence. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

abcpodcasts@abc.net.au

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