The People We Meet
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Everyone you meet has a story.
Here you'll find Australian conversations that are simple, honest, and full of the surprising moments that make people unforgettable.
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#77 Professor Ian Brighthope – Health, Autonomy, and the WA Secession Debate.
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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#76 Shelly Jones – Boomers Bar
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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#75 Joel Hatcher — Moving Naturally, Training Thoughtfully
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Jan 25, 2026 |
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#74 Tony Barratt — Growing Up in a Bus, Working Life, and Riding On
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Jan 18, 2026 |
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#73 Behind the spokes: Will Dickeson's story - Racing USA, Cycling Australia & Neutral Spares
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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#72 Life at Sea with Ron Smith: New Zealand Navy, Diving and Tugboats
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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#71 Alan McDonald: From 1961 to Retirement — A Victoria Police Journey
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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#70 Mark Norval: Art, Derby and Life in the Kimberley
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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#69 Life on the Gibb River Road: A Conversation with Michael Gugeri
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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#68 Meet Rita Builder: The Funniest Tour Guide in Australia
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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#67 Steve Eales: Bus Life, New Music & the Turning Point That Changed Everything
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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#66 Professor Ian Brighthope: Pioneering Integrative Medicine in Australia
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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#65 Helicopter Rescue, Deafness & Determination: The Inspiring Journey of Danny Clarke
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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#64 Julie Anthony: A Letter, a Helicopter, and a Moment at Wilpena Pound
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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#63 Controlled Ditching: Brett’s Story of Survival From a Naval Wessex 31B
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Jun 09, 2024 |
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#62 Laureen Lawlor-Smith: Transforming Health Through Low-Carb Medicine
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Jun 02, 2024 |
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#61 Fiona Marlow: Reclaiming Birth as a Natural, Empowering Journey
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May 21, 2024 |
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#60 Life Without Social Media: Adam Yardley’s ‘Technology Cleanse’
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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#59 What Is School For? Catherine’s Journey From Inspired Teacher to Education Questioner
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Dec 17, 2023 |
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#58 Uncovering a Family Secret: Olivia’s Search for the Grandfather She Never Knew
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Nov 29, 2023 |
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#57 What Is a Writ—and Why It Matters: Gerard Donohue’s Mission to Reform Australian Elections
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Nov 04, 2023 |
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#56 From Paralysis to Possibility: Steve Lee and Daughter Layla Share Their Journey
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Oct 07, 2023 |
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#55 Wendy Hazelton: The Trailblazing Australian Pilot Who Flew Solo Across the Pacific
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Sep 25, 2023 |
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#54 Professor Ian Brighthope: Challenging Conventional Medicine for a Healthier Australia
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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#53 Hollywood Matt Connelly: Arm Wrestling, Entrepreneurship and the Power of Passion Projects
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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#52 Judy Wilyman: Navigating Controversy in Australia’s Vaccination and Human Rights Debate
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Jul 24, 2023 |
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# 51 Fit and Strong Is More Than Physical: The Russ Thomas Story
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Jun 24, 2023 |
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#50 When the Sky Takes Too Much: Mark Byrnes on Family Loss and the Cost of a Career in Aviation
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May 29, 2023 |
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#49 Dr Bruce Paix: Service, Medicine and the Cost of Speaking Out
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Dec 03, 2022 |
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#48 Not Your Typical Pilot: Corey Macdonald’s Journey from Longboard to Long-Haul
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Oct 10, 2022 |
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#47 Two Weeks on “In Pursuit”: Sailing Life with David and Belinda Dixon
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Sep 21, 2022 |
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#46 Andrew Barr: A Life of Curiosity, Creativity and Quiet Exploration
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Jul 05, 2022 |
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#45 Dr Catherine Fyans: Mind–Body Medicine and the Wounding of Healthcare
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Jul 02, 2022 |
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#44 Living with the Maasai: Trent Lawson’s Life-Changing Year in Tanzania
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May 29, 2022 |
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#43 Polish Folklore to Personal Healing: The Story of Telimenka Brucko-Stempkowski
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May 27, 2022 |
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#42 Bec Houghton: Inside the Mullumbimby Flood Disaster and the Power of Community
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Mar 14, 2022 |
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#41 Lost in the System: Lisa Byrnes on Finding a Better Path to Wellness
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Feb 27, 2022 |
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#40 Alma Besserdin - A dose of the truth
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Feb 19, 2022 |
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#39 Kim McConchie - Here for each other!
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Jan 06, 2022 |
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#38 Dr Bruce Paix: Freedom of Choice, Consequences, and a Career Cut Short
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Dec 27, 2021 |
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#37 The Day Everything Changed: Sam Fielder on Healing, Perspective and Moving Forward
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Dec 04, 2021 |
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#36 Brendon Black: A Life of Adventure, Curiosity and the Lessons We Leave Behind
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Mar 29, 2021 |
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#35 David “Hoges” Hogan: 20,000 Hours in the Air & Stories from Australian Aviation
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Mar 24, 2021 |
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#34 “Jordana Mullan: Finding Your Own Pace Through Sport, Resilience and Life’s Big Changes”
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Feb 06, 2021 |
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#33 Ben Lupo: Inside the Unexpected Life of a Snake Handler in Australia
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Feb 06, 2021 |
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#32 A Beautiful Life: Mary Avery on Lee, Love, and Home Schooling Four Kids
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Dec 05, 2020 |
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#31 Greg Osborn: Life Inside a Charismatic Religious Organisation
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Dec 03, 2020 |
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#30 From Deep Dives to Tall Ships: Mary-Anne Stacey’s Aquatic Life
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Nov 23, 2020 |
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#29 Ray Stone: The Midnight Rescue on Mt Bogong
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Jul 17, 2020 |
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#28 Chris Wann: An Honest Story of Alcohol, Consequences, and Recovery
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Jul 02, 2020 |
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#27 Taylor Winterstein on Health, Advocacy, and Medical Freedom of Choice
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May 28, 2020 |
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#26 A Long Way From Home: Catherine Byrnes in Lockdown in Malaysia
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Apr 07, 2020 |
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#25 Inside the Job: Phil Dalton’s Story of Rescue, Pressure, and Reaching Breaking Point
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Mar 04, 2020 |
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#24 Chicks Who Ride Bikes: Jordana Mullan’s Story of Connection and Confidence
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Feb 22, 2020 |
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#23 Gavin Black: A Powerful, Honest Conversation About Trauma, Service & Finding Support
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Feb 06, 2020 |
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#22 The Undertaker Returns: Simon Chamberlain on Love, Life and What Really Matters
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Jan 17, 2020 |
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#21 The Longest 8 Minutes: Andrew Paltridge’s Crop-Spraying Emergency
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Dec 09, 2019 |
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#20 From Helping to Handcuffs: Jenny Hallum’s Story
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Nov 24, 2019 |
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#19 Daisy Lloyd: A Young Woman’s Journey Through Anorexia and Back
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Nov 17, 2019 |
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#18 Steve Shuttleworth: Fitness, Paralysis, and the Fight Back From GBS
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Oct 19, 2019 |
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#17 The Medicine Woman: Bek Houghton’s Journey with Plant Medicine
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Sep 13, 2019 |
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#16 Karl Smith (The Lyrical): Roots, Rap, Reggae and the Power of Storytelling
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Sep 07, 2019 |
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#15 What Happens to the Body After We Die? An Undertaker’s Perspective with Simon Chamberlain
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Aug 09, 2019 |
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#14 Steve Lee: Three-Time Olympian & Backcountry Pioneer of Falls Creek
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Jul 30, 2019 |
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#13 Michael Whipps: The Mt Beauty Craftsman Turning Steel Spheres into Fire Pit Art
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Jun 28, 2019 |
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#12 Olivia’s Story: A Neonatal Nurse’s Beautiful Home Water Birth
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Jun 21, 2019 |
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#11 Life in Bucca Wauka: Conversations With Garry & Kelly Heaney
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May 31, 2019 |
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#10 Cocoon Floatation’s Megan Sproats: Spiritual Curiosity, Laughter & Everyday Wellbeing
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May 21, 2019 |
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#9 Recorded in a Paddock: My Cousin Simon on Cancer & Adoption
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May 08, 2019 |
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#8 Palliative Care Up Close: Nurse Practitioner Kevin Hardy on Life, Dying & Dignity
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Apr 29, 2019 |
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#7 From Darkness to Freedom — Tom Kellerway’s Story of Travel, Healing & Hope
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Apr 18, 2019 |
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#6 Ben McLachlan: Double Bass Maker, Hunter & Creator of Stump Knives
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Mar 30, 2019 |
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#5 Danny Clarke: Life, Rescue Work & Overcoming an Unthinkable Act of Violence
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Mar 23, 2019 |
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#4 Abby Ward Takarabe on Mindful Living and Taking Charge of Your Own Health
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Mar 09, 2019 |
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#3 Modern Mum Life: My Daughter Talks Tinder, Tattoos & Raising a Baby
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Mar 07, 2019 |
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Podcast #2 Ray’s Story: A Helicopter Pilot’s Rescue During the 1998 Sydney to Hobart Disaster
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Feb 21, 2019 |
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#1 The People We Meet Begins: My First Interview with Airlie
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Feb 11, 2019 |