Julie Bishop

If Australians can agree about one thing, it’s that we’re not that impressed by our politicians. Julie Bishop is one of the very few exceptions to the rule. As foreign minister, it didn’t matter where she was in the world or how jetlagged she might’ve been, she always turned up immaculately dressed, super organised and on it. And usually after having done a six-kilometre run. But when it came to the crunch, her party chose to ignore the most electable alternative to Malcolm Turnbull and voted in Scott Morrison. How much did that hurt?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If Australians can agree about one thing, it’s that we’re not that impressed by our politicians. Julie Bishop is one of the very few exceptions to the rule. As foreign minister, it didn’t matter where she was in the world or how jetlagged she might’ve been, she always turned up immaculately dressed, super organised and on it. And usually after having done a six-kilometre run. But when it came to the crunch, her party chose to ignore the most electable alternative to Malcolm Turnbull and voted in Scott Morrison. How much did that hurt?   See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Liam Finn

Neil’s a musical legend. Liam’s had his own share of success in a 15 year career that started with the band Betchadupa. Now they’re finally playing together, when Neil can get time off from his Fleetwood mac duties. They recently made an album, Lightsleeper. How do two generations work together without it ending in tears?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neil’s a musical legend. Liam’s had his own share of success in a 15 year career that started with the band Betchadupa. Now they’re finally playing together, when Neil can get time off from his Fleetwood mac duties. They recently made an album, Lightsleeper. How do two generations work together without it ending in tears?   See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Neil & Liam Finn

Jess Mauboy

We all remember first seeing Jess as that kid from Darwin on Australian Idol, the shy girl who didn’t need to win that competition to be a star. Her voice and that inner radiance did it all. She’s since had a string of hits, sung with Snoop Dogg, supported Beyonce, represented us at Eurovision and on Sesame Street. She flexed her acting muscles in The Sapphires, Bran Nue Dae and The Secret Daughter. And is about to bring out a new album called Hilda. All this and she’s just turned 30.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all remember first seeing Jess as that kid from Darwin on Australian Idol, the shy girl who didn’t need to win that competition to be a star. Her voice and that inner radiance did it all. She’s since had a string of hits, sung with Snoop Dogg, supported Beyonce, represented us at Eurovision and on Sesame Street. She flexed her acting muscles in The Sapphires, Bran Nue Dae and The Secret Daughter. And is about to bring out a new album called Hilda. All this and she’s just turned 30.   See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The man who has it all. Good looks, loads of talent, a hugely successful musical career, two beautiful kids, an equally smart and successful wife. Ahead of his Australian tour of Graffiti U, he spoke to Andrew from the stage of the Shoreline Amphitheatre in California, discussing his career, reminiscing about touring with Slim Dusty, and revealing that Nicole saved him from the downward spiral of drug and alcohol addiction with a “divine intervention”.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The man who has it all. Good looks, loads of talent, a hugely successful musical career, two beautiful kids, an equally smart and successful wife. Ahead of his Australian tour of Graffiti U, he spoke to Andrew from the stage of the Shoreline Amphitheatre in California, discussing his career, reminiscing about touring with Slim Dusty, and revealing that Nicole saved him from the downward spiral of drug and alcohol addiction with a “divine intervention”.   See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Keith Urban

Michelle Payne

She rode into our hearts as the first woman to win the Melbourne Cup, then followed the win with a rousing speech calling out sexism in racing. Now she reflects on her upbringing as one of ten siblings, a relationship with her tough-love father, and in quite extraordinary detail, the number of ways she has almost killed herself on the track.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She rode into our hearts as the first woman to win the Melbourne Cup, then followed the win with a rousing speech calling out sexism in racing. Now she reflects on her upbringing as one of ten siblings, a relationship with her tough-love father, and in quite extraordinary detail, the number of ways she has almost killed herself on the track.   See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

She’s arguably Australia’s most successful porn star, but she may not be what comes to mind when you hear those two words. She uses her real name for a start. She has no shame about what she does. And she’s no easily led dummy. She has an Honours Degree in Gender Studies from Melbourne University, her thesis on Women in the Porn Industry. She produces, directs and stars in her own videos. She calls herself a feminist. And she believes porn can be a force for good.   Warning: this episode is adults only, pretty graphic in places.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She’s arguably Australia’s most successful porn star, but she may not be what comes to mind when you hear those two words. She uses her real name for a start. She has no shame about what she does. And she’s no easily led dummy. She has an Honours Degree in Gender Studies from Melbourne University, her thesis on Women in the Porn Industry. She produces, directs and stars in her own videos. She calls herself a feminist. And she believes porn can be a force for good. Warning: this episode is adults only, pretty graphic in places.   See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Angela White

AMANDA KELLER

Amanda can probably lay claim to being the most successful woman working in Australian show business. No one else has achieved the double of being inducted into the Commercial Radio Hall of Fame and twice being nominated for television’s top award, the Gold Logie. She’s also one of Andrew’s oldest friends, which makes for a very special interview.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amanda can probably lay claim to being the most successful woman working in Australian show business. No one else has achieved the double of being inducted into the Commercial Radio Hall of Fame and twice being nominated for television’s top award, the Gold Logie. She’s also one of Andrew’s oldest friends, which makes for a very special interview.   See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Amanda Keller

Lily Allen

In an era of cookie cutter pop stars, Lily Allen stands out. Where others seem obsessed with 24/7 permanent image management, manicuring their public self to the point that it no longer appears to be real, Lily is the opposite: flawed, messy and gloriously human.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an era of cookie cutter pop stars, Lily Allen stands out. Where others seem obsessed with 24/7 permanent image management, manicuring their public self to the point that it no longer appears to be real, Lily is the opposite: flawed, messy and gloriously human.   See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Carl Barron

Carl Barron is Australia’s most successful, yet in some ways least known comedian. He’s incredibly funny on stage, but in real life manages to avoid attention wherever possible. This is a rare chance to find out what’s actually going on inside the head of an Australian enigma, a comic who hides in plain sight.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carl Barron is Australia’s most successful, yet in some ways least known comedian. He’s incredibly funny on stage, but in real life manages to avoid attention wherever possible. This is a rare chance to find out what’s actually going on inside the head of an Australian enigma, a comic who hides in plain sight.   See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Dylan Alcott

Five time winner of the Australian Open, Logie-winning TV and radio host, author, disability advocate and organiser of Australia’s most inclusive music festival, Dylan Alcott is a human Energiser Bunny. This rocket-fuelled interview covers his life and the impact he hopes to have on Australia.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five time winner of the Australian Open, Logie-winning TV and radio host, author, disability advocate and organiser of Australia’s most inclusive music festival, Dylan Alcott is a human Energiser Bunny. This rocket-fuelled interview covers his life and the impact he hopes to have on Australia.   See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Two people, two chairs, one conversation, no gimmicks. Known for his unique, honest and sometimes comedic interview technique, Andrew Denton gets under the guard of amazing human beings, finding out who they are away from the headlines. This podcast, a companion to the TV series, features plenty of material we couldn’t get to air and behind the scenes insights into Andrew’s motivation and approach.

As an Aussie living abroad, I’ve missed seeing/hearing Andrew Denton’s interviews. Even when I still have a fleeting doubt about the interviewee and whether I’d find them interesting, I now know to just always listen regardless. There is good reason Denton is legendary for his interviews- he brings humor, empathy, and humanity at appropriate times; he challenges and digs deeper when needed; he treats his guests with utmost respect; and his genuine interest in understanding a person and hearing their stories always shines through. I’ve especially loved his commentary in the podcast and hearing a little about his process and what happens behind the scenes before, during and post show.

Denton’s master interviewing is a joy to listen to!

Interview with Andrew Denton

She’s had No. 1 hits in six decades. With husband Sonny Bono, she was the biggest thing on US TV in the early 1970s. She scored an Oscar for her role in Moonstruck. What hasn’t Cher conquered? Now in her 70s, this genuine entertainment icon is still taking no prisoners as this wide-ranging interview shows.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She’s had No. 1 hits in six decades. With husband Sonny Bono, she was the biggest thing on US TV in the early 1970s. She scored an Oscar for her role in Moonstruck. What hasn’t Cher conquered? Now in her 70s, this genuine entertainment icon is still taking no prisoners as this wide-ranging interview shows.   See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Cher

Marking the release of her new album, Madame X, the pop icon sits down for a chat with Andrew in London. This wide-ranging, funny, thoughtful conversation touches on: the Madame X persona and what it means to her; the move to Lisbon and the musical inspiration it provided; her memories of the first time she went to a gay club; motherhood, her six children and the surprising places they have taken her; why Catholic iconography continues to draw her in; what she would say to the Pope if they met; and her makeover tips for Andrew, one of which defines her whole career: “Be daring”.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marking the release of her new album, Madame X, the pop icon sits down for a chat with Andrew in London. This wide-ranging, funny, thoughtful conversation touches on: the Madame X persona and what it means to her; the move to Lisbon and the musical inspiration it provided; her memories of the first time she went to a gay club; motherhood, her six children and the surprising places they have taken her; why Catholic iconography continues to draw her in; what she would say to the Pope if they met; and her makeover tips for Andrew, one of which defines her whole career: “Be daring”.   See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Madonna

Troye Sivan

His first acting role was opposite Hugh Jackman. His YouTube vlogging made him a millennial superstar – his coming out video was watched by more than 8 million people. Now, as one of Australia’s most successful pop artists, he’s been to No. 1 in 60 countries. Everything looks like it’s come easily for Troye, but this revealing interview shows a man still wrestling with his inner self.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

His first acting role was opposite Hugh Jackman. His YouTube vlogging made him a millennial superstar – his coming out video was watched by more than 8 million people. Now, as one of Australia’s most successful pop artists, he’s been to No. 1 in 60 countries. Everything looks like it’s come easily for Troye, but this revealing interview shows a man still wrestling with his inner self.   See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Amanda Lindhout

Canadian journalist Amanda Lindhout was kidnapped and held hostage by Somali criminals for 15 harrowing months. This powerful interview charts her journey through Hell and back. It’s a story of resilience and rebuilding that will make you proud to be human.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canadian journalist Amanda Lindhout was kidnapped and held hostage by Somali criminals for 15 harrowing months. This powerful interview charts her journey through Hell and back. It’s a story of resilience and rebuilding that will make you proud to be human.   See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Guy Pearce

This interview caused an international stir for an early, offhand comment about Kevin Spacey, but the real fascination comes when Guy Pearce explains the breakdown of his 18 year marriage, his subsequent mental darkness and what happened next - unexpected fatherhood and a reconciliation with the memory of his father, killed in a place crash when Guy was eight years old.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This interview caused an international stir for an early, offhand comment about Kevin Spacey, but the real fascination comes when Guy Pearce explains the breakdown of his 18 year marriage, his subsequent mental darkness and what happened next - unexpected fatherhood and a reconciliation with the memory of his father, killed in a place crash when Guy was eight years old.   See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Rebecca Sharrock

Janet Barnes

Rebecca Sharrock may well be the most amazing human we’ll ever have on the show. This Brisbane woman has HSAM (Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory) a condition which means she can recall pretty much every day of her life. She’s joined by her mother Janet Barnes, matriarch of what might be Australia’s most challenging family.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rebecca Sharrock may well be the most amazing human we’ll ever have on the show. This Brisbane woman has HSAM (Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory) a condition which means she can recall pretty much every day of her life. She’s joined by her mother Janet Barnes, matriarch of what might be Australia’s most challenging family.   See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Rebecca Sharrock and Janet Barnes

Rebecca Gibney

Is there a more loved TV actor than Rebecca Gibney? One of our most enduring screen presences, she’s a surprise packet of a human being, a woman secure enough to be open about her anxieties and her challenging background. In this revealing episode of Interview, she tells Andrew, all about meeting Michael Jackson, why she’s a demon driver, what it was like to be Hugh Jackman’s first onscreen kiss, how she uses her love of dancing to embarrass her teenage son and why she and her husband Richard go together like “arse and undies”.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is there a more loved TV actor than Rebecca Gibney? One of our most enduring screen presences, she’s a surprise packet of a human being, a woman secure enough to be open about her anxieties and her challenging background. In this revealing episode of Interview, she tells Andrew, all about meeting Michael Jackson, why she’s a demon driver, what it was like to be Hugh Jackman’s first onscreen kiss, how she uses her love of dancing to embarrass her teenage son and why she and her husband Richard go together like “arse and undies”.   See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Denise Scott

Some people’s lives have to be heard to be believed. And even then, they sound like they’re made up. Were you, like Denise Scott, part of a hippie nudist commune? Were you a teacher who smoked in class? Did you make your living as a clown? Did your nurse mother drug you to get you to sleep? Hands down the funniest interview in season one.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some people’s lives have to be heard to be believed. And even then, they sound like they’re made up. Were you, like Denise Scott, part of a hippie nudist commune? Were you a teacher who smoked in class? Did you make your living as a clown? Did your nurse mother drug you to get you to sleep? Hands down the funniest interview in season one.   See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

In a raw and compelling interview, Angry and his daughter Roxy Anderson open up about the loss of their son and brother, and the challenges they’re facing, in the hope that their words will bring comfort to others. When you’ve had a loss of this magnitude, how do you keep going when keeping going seems like an impossible thing to do? How do you find a way forward, for yourself and your family? It’s a powerful conversation about grief, and resilience.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a raw and compelling interview, Angry and his daughter Roxy Anderson open up about the loss of their son and brother, and the challenges they’re facing, in the hope that their words will bring comfort to others. When you’ve had a loss of this magnitude, how do you keep going when keeping going seems like an impossible thing to do? How do you find a way forward, for yourself and your family? It’s a powerful conversation about grief, and resilience.   See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Angry & Roxy Anderson

Jacki Weaver

At 63, an age when many would be contemplating retirement, Jacki broke into Hollywood on the back of her extraordinary performance in Animal Kingdom. In the nine years since, she’s made 26 films and appeared in a bunch of TV shows as well. This interview covers her incredible third act and brings us up to date with a 71 year old squeezing every drop out of life.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At 63, an age when many would be contemplating retirement, Jacki broke into Hollywood on the back of her extraordinary performance in Animal Kingdom. In the nine years since, she’s made 26 films and appeared in a bunch of TV shows as well. This interview covers her incredible third act and brings us up to date with a 71 year old squeezing every drop out of life.   See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Tim Winton

On the back of his novel The Shepherd’s Hut, which tells the story of outback lost boy Jaxie, Australia’s most beloved author talks about toxic masculinity, what he’s learned about our young men and how he thinks they can be helped to have fuller, richer lives, for their own good and for the good of all of us.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the back of his novel The Shepherd’s Hut, which tells the story of outback lost boy Jaxie, Australia’s most beloved author talks about toxic masculinity, what he’s learned about our young men and how he thinks they can be helped to have fuller, richer lives, for their own good and for the good of all of us.   See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Kathy Kelly

TV and newspapers tend to overuse the phrase “every parent’s nightmare”. This is a story that, sadly, really earns that label. Ralph and Kathy Kelly lost their teenage sons, Thomas and Stuart, in devastating circumstances. In 2012, Thomas was killed in a random one-punch attack in Kings Cross. Three and a half years later, Stuart took his own life. Both boys were 18. The Kellys were twice hit by lightning. This was not grief. It was grief squared. And though it’s hard enough to keep their fragile family together under such stresses, they’re working to create something positive from their pain.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TV and newspapers tend to overuse the phrase “every parent’s nightmare”. This is a story that, sadly, really earns that label. Ralph and Kathy Kelly lost their teenage sons, Thomas and Stuart, in devastating circumstances. In 2012, Thomas was killed in a random one-punch attack in Kings Cross. Three and a half years later, Stuart took his own life. Both boys were 18. The Kellys were twice hit by lightning. This was not grief. It was grief squared. And though it’s hard enough to keep their fragile family together under such stresses, they’re working to create something positive from their pain.   See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Ralph And Kathy Kelly

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