Conversations
Conversations, presented by Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski on the ABC, features long-form interviews with people whose life stories unfold across history, science, art and personal struggle. The show has 1,000 episodes with a daily cadence and typical episodes of about 50 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode.
Australia's most-loved long-form interview show, with a daily loyal audience
- Daily episodes across 1,000 releases build a long-running habit of listening.
- Apple ratings average 4.5 across 220 ratings, signalling strong listener approval.
- Episodes run about 50 minutes, enough room for a considered host-read mid-roll.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, narrative, encore rebroadcast
- Tone
- reflective, warm
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 45 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- ABC
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation with no funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles reference a sexual and profane term ('another f*ckboy') and an episode covers a shark attack, so the show is not fully family friendly, though the tone is mainstream.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/conversations/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id94688506 |
| RSS feed | www.abc.net.au/feeds/7711104/podcast.xml |
Benchmark score: 34 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| How to keep living when life falls apart | 2026-10-16 | 51 min |
| Encore: Inside the minds of the fish who sleep, have friends, and know | 2026-10-15 | 50 min |
| How I decentred men and fell in love with my friends instead of anothe | 2026-10-14 | 53 min |
| A little girl with a life split in three — how Mimi made it [PART II] | 2026-10-13 | 50 min |
| A little girl with a life split in three — how Mimi made it [PART I] | 2026-10-12 | 49 min |
| Mick Fanning on surfing, punching a great white shark, and losing thre | 2026-10-09 | 52 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
Conversations draws you deeper into the life story of someone you may have heard about, but never met. Journey into their world, joining them on epic adventures to unfamiliar places, back in time to wild moments of history, and into their deepest memories, to be moved by personal stories of resilience and redemption. Hosted by Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski, Conversations is the ABC's most…
About Conversations
Conversations is a long-form interview show from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, hosted by Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski according to the show's feed and website. Each episode draws out the life story of a guest, covering history, science, art and personal resilience, and the feed lists 1,000 episodes released on a daily cadence with episodes of about 50 minutes.
The show has a 4.5 average rating from 220 ratings on Apple Podcasts, and its audience is estimated, not measured, at 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. Listeners are likely older Australians drawn to reflective storytelling, though this is an estimate from the available signals.
No sponsors appear in the feed, and the show is published by the ABC. An estimated rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode would buy a host-read mid-roll, making the show a fit for premium lifestyle, wellness and book-related brands seeking an engaged Australian audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Conversations can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Conversations
How much does Conversations charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode. Actual pricing depends on the publisher's policy and availability.
What is Conversations about?
Conversations is a long-form ABC interview show hosted by Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski. Each episode explores the life story of a guest through history, science, art and personal experience.
How do I contact Conversations about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.
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