Conversations, formerly Conversations with Richard Fidler, is an Australian radio program broadcast on the ABC's local radio stations (except in Victoria) and Radio National every weekday. It is hosted by Richard Fidler (on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays) and Sarah Kanowski (on Thursdays and Fridays).
| Country of origin | Australia |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski |
| Original release | 2006 |
| No. of episodes | 3000 approx |
| Website | www |
History and description edit
The program has been running since 2006,[1] and as of 2021[update] is broadcast each weekday on ABC Local Radio[2] in all Australian states except Victoria,[3] and on ABC Radio National.[4] It has over many years been one of the top five most downloaded podcasts in Australia, according to iTunes charts. Since 2016 it has been the Most Downloaded Australian podcast on iTunes Australia. [5]
In 2018, the program's name changed to Conversations, and former Radio National arts journalist Sarah Kanowski joined Fidler as a regular host.[citation needed] The two presenters share duties, with Fidler usually presenting on Monday to Wednesday and Kanowski on Thursday and Friday.[6]
References edit
- ^ Richard Fidler Interview The Weekend Edition Retrieved May 11, 2016
- ^ "ABC announces 2020 lineup including replacements for Chris Bath and Myf Warhurst". Mumbrella. 4 December 2019. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ Lallo, Michael (2 December 2019). "Victoria to keep local Conversation Hour, ABC confirms". The Age. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ "Broadcast Schedule". ABC Radio National. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ "iTunesCharts.net: 'Conversations' by ABC Radio (Australian Podcasts iTunes Chart)". www.itunescharts.net. Archived from the original on 25 May 2017. Retrieved 28 May 2017.
- ^ "Conversations". ABC Radio. Retrieved 15 February 2021.