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 popular long-form interview program. Every day we explore the vast tapestry of human experience, wea ...
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Insights to grow and succeed in business. This podcast has been produced for the South Australian Business Builders Network to provide peer insights about personal development that inspires business growth. The content is relevant for national and global audiences because Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia, where this podcast is produced, has been used as a global test market on several occasions. If your product, service or endeavour works in Adelaide, it is likely that you will ...
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Tiling Connect is a podcast designed to share relevant technical information to enhance the quality of tiling in Australia, New Zealand and worldwide. My mission is to assist tilers, builders, tile or tool shops and consumers by connecting them with the best industry knowledge to achieve excellent quality and profitable tile projects. I will discuss tile installation methods, tools, equipment, and materials selection, how to achieve quality outcomes for your business, and everything related ...
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The Master Builders podcast gives you the latest insights from the building industry from the latest changes to the National Construction Code through to helpful information to help you grow your building business.
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The Site Shed is a tradie podcast designed to assist and educate trade based business owners around the globe with business related topics and current affairs. The podcast is targeted to tradespeople and contractors like plumbers, builders, electricians, tilers, roofers, locksmiths, landscape gardeners & horticulturalists, printers, chefs, hairdressers, however it is a small business podcast so it also suits anyone that is in business. Facilitated by former plumber Matt Jones, this podcast a ...
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Epic sharks — the ancient origins of the monsters of the sea
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From sharks with wheels of teeth, to the ascent of the super predators like the megalodon, palaeontologist John Long has traced the long and storied history of these oceanic hunters. Sharks and humans have a complicated relationship. We have long considered them monsters and super predators that should be eliminated for our own safety. But sharks a…
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Words of love — writing stories of Aboriginal land
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Author and professor Anita Heiss on her parents' story of romance, and how she brings true history alive in her workDe către Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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My brother's death — writing the story of a family's grief and loss
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For decades, Gideon Haigh and his mum were the only two people who really knew what happened on Jaz's last night. This year, it all poured out.De către Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Quitting alcohol – the story of how Seana got sober
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After a childhood spent trying to escape her father's booze-fuelled outbursts, Seana developed her own problem relationship with drinking. But by her mid-50s, Seana decided she had had enough. Seana Smith grew up in a beautiful house in rural Scotland, and when things were good at home, they were wonderful. But Seana’s father loved to drink, and hi…
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How dogs think — and what they think of us
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Dog behaviourist Laura Vissaritis uses science and psychology to better understand what our dogs really are telling us and how our behaviour influences theirs (R). Laura is a dog behaviourist with qualifications in both animal behaviour and human psychology. Dogs were the first animals to become domesticated, and over the centuries they've evolved …
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A Conversation with South Australia’s Leading Residential Solar Salesman
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In this episode, we dive deep into solar sales strategies, discussing how Curtis grew a 7-figure solar business. Discover key insights on scaling your electrical business, sales tips, and overcoming obstacles. Curtis shares how he went from no solar background to managing a thriving team by implementing sales strategies that work in the competitive…
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My Stolen Generations story: how Brenda was taken from her family, twice
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As a young child, chunks of Brenda Matthews' early memories were missing until her biological mother told her the truth of what happened. Together they are slowly healing Wiradjuri woman Brenda Matthews was stolen from her family, along with her six siblings, when she was two-years-old. She came from a loving, hardworking, religious family. She was…
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The story of the melancholy spy
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When a devastating injury ended Jack Beaumont's career as a jet fighter pilot, he decided to become a spy, in the French Secret Service. Jack Beaumont (not his real name) is a former intelligence operative and the author of several spy thrillers. Jack grew up in a turbulent family in Paris and when he got older he decided to train as a jet fighter …
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The psychedelic revolution — how MDMA mended Rebecca's mind
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While struggling with PTSD, social researcher Rebecca Huntley chose an unconventional and underground path to healing — MDMA therapy. Rebecca Huntley is well known to many Australians for her formidable intellect and career as a broadcaster, an author and a social researcher. But despite her impressive public-facing life, in private, Rebecca's trau…
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Smuggled out of Wewak — Carolyn's dramatic escape from Papua New Guinea
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When Carolyn Blacklock's passport was confiscated from her in a foreign country she was faced with a scary reality that got wilder at every turn Carolyn Blacklock's passport was taken from from her at the Port Moresby International Airport when she was trying to get on a plane back to Australia. It was at that moment she realised just how much trou…
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When the pirate got paid on the island of Corfu
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Kári Gíslason was 18 when he met a mysterious stranger called 'the Pirate' on the Greek island of Corfu. When he fled the island, he left behind a debt he promised to one day repay. When Kári Gíslason was 18, he came to the island of Corfu as a stony-broke traveller. But he quickly found work in a little town: lime washing walls and working as a bu…
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Closing the Deal: Mastering Call Techniques for New Leads | ft.Ross McDaniel | Ep.417
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Discover the sales conversion techniques you need to close more deals and grow your business. In this episode, we dive deep into proven strategies for managing leads, improving sales systems, and mastering conversions. Whether you're in the home service industry or running a sales team, these insights will help you turn prospects into loyal custome…
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Ads or Not? Navigating Google Business and Beyond | ft. Ross McDaniel | Ep.416
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Should you run paid ads for your home service business? In this episode, Matt and Ross dive deep into the pros and cons of digital marketing strategies for trades, including paid ads, local SEO, and more. Learn when and how to invest in paid advertising to maximise your trade business growth. Tune in for expert advice on navigating the world of hom…
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Mastering Non Verbal Communication
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we explore the crucial role of nonverbal communication in professional settings, examining how body language, facial expressions, and even silence can shape relationships and decision-making in business. Whether you’re in a high-stakes meeting or a casual conversation, understanding these unspoken signals he…
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The spark that saw Andy become solar-powered
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Andy McCarthy found passion for solar power as a high school dropout. He began one of Australia's biggest solar businesses, right in the heart of Victoria's coal country. But then a breakdown changed everything for Andy and his family Andy McCarthy dropped out of high school in year 10. He was a highly energetic kid but found it difficult to latch …
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The sprawling history of the human soul — part two
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In this two-part series, historian Paul Ham traces how our definition and understanding of the human soul has transformed over thousands of years. Humans have been probing their own invisible inner voice since the Stone Age. But where did the concept of the soul even come from? And is it really what separates the living from the dead? Historian and…
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The trailblazing papergirl, lawyer and playwright
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Suzie Miller's frugal and free range St Kilda childhood taught her to question almost everything. She grew up to become a trailblazing writer and lawyer (R) Suzie Miller grew up in St Kilda, and from early in life she had a number of part-time jobs. She became a trailblazing paper girl in her local area, when the role was usually only offered to bo…
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My aunt was smuggled to Tashkent by Stalin
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Helen Vatsikopoulos' family never spoke about what happened to her aunt, Aspasia after the Greek Civil War. She uncovered a story of secret evacuation, exile and unknown family members. Helen Vatsikopoulos was born in a little mountain village on the northern border of Greece. She came to Adelaide as a young girl and grew up to become a TV journali…
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Heavenly beings: the icon paintings of Michael Galovic
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Artist Michael Galovic had been painting mysterious and mystical icons for decades before he truly understood the theology behind what he was doing — expertly and purposefully distorting reality to create a window into a heavenly and otherworldly realmDe către Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Dave Gleeson needs a damn good lie down
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Dave Gleeson is known for his blistering performances in The Screaming Jets and The Angels, but he grew up singing at Mass in Cardiff, with a mum who opened their home to hundreds of foster children (R)De către Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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#46 Edwin Hoekman: A young tiler striving for knowledge
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Send us a text We are lucky and grateful to speak with Edwin Hoekman from Hoekmantegelwerken in this episode. In the heart of Holland, a young tiler named Edwin is on a relentless quest for mastery. Passionate about his craft, Edwin is committed to becoming the best in the industry. He dedicates long hours to honing his skills, understanding that t…
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The sprawling history of the human soul — part one
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In this two-part series, historian Paul Ham traces how our definition and understanding of the human soul has transformed over thousands of years. Humans have been probing their own invisible inner voice since the Stone Age. But where did the concept of the soul even come from? And is it really what separates the living from the dead?…
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People travel from all over the world to learn about horses from Ken Faulkner. But after a life-threatening riding accident on his favourite horse, Smoke, Ken had to learn to walk and ride again, rediscovering himself in the processDe către Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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The woman who was lucky in love
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In 2014, Ailsa Piper's husband's unexpected death cast her adrift in a sea of grief. Then bit by bit, life called her backDe către Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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On Carol Perry’s communal farm there’s ‘no loneliness, and no mortgages’. It’s a long way from the life her parents expected her to lead, and she got there after an overseas motorbike tour and teaching in a war zoneDe către Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Business Builders Podcast, Brenton and Ron discuss the essential skill of having difficult conversations. They share practical strategies to approach these challenging discussions with confidence and effectiveness, ensuring better outcomes in both business and personal interactions. Key Topics Covered:…
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Mummy bundles, fossils and DNA
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Kim McKay is the Director and CEO of The Australian Museum, responsible for 22 million objects that tell the history of the world (Content warning: this episode discusses human remains held in museums and the repatriation process. Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander and Pacific Islander peoples, please listen with care.)…
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