Conversations (radio program) explained

Conversations
Country:	Australia
Presenter:	Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski
First Aired:	2006
Num Episodes:	3000 approx

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).

History and description

The program has been running since 2006,^[1] and 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. The two presenters share duties, with Fidler usually presenting on Monday to Wednesday and Kanowski on Thursday and Friday.^[6]

Notes and References

1. http://theweekendedition.com.au/the-locals/richard-fidler/ Richard Fidler Interview
2. Web site: ABC announces 2020 lineup including replacements for Chris Bath and Myf Warhurst . Mumbrella . 4 December 2019 . 15 February 2021.
3. Web site: Lallo . Michael . Victoria to keep local Conversation Hour, ABC confirms . The Age . 2 December 2019 . 15 February 2021.
4. Web site: Broadcast Schedule . ABC Radio National . 15 February 2021.
5. Web site: iTunesCharts.net: 'Conversations' by ABC Radio (Australian Podcasts iTunes Chart). www.itunescharts.net. en. 28 May 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170525033241/http://www.itunescharts.net/aus/artists/podcast/abc-radio/podcasts/conversations/. 25 May 2017. live.
6. Web site: Conversations . ABC Radio . 15 February 2021.