The School that John Built
Frustrated with the traditional school system and the obsession for control in the classroom, author John Marsden started his own school.
View ArticleJill Weekes and Zia Grace
Not For Profit CEO of the Year Jill Weekes of the Starlight Foundation joined us to chat about the work of the foundation and her award. Coming from a background in the corporate secttor, Jill has...
View ArticleCullen Murphy and Kay Craddock
Editor at Large of Vanity Fair, Cullen Murphy gave us insight to his new book, in which he has likened the United States to the Roman Empire. On the theme of books, art and literature, antiquarian...
View ArticlePaul Jennings and Colette Mann
Successful Children's author, Paul Jennings joined Jon Faine and co host Jill Singer to discuss his latest book that encourages children to read. Joining them was star of the stage and screen, Colette...
View ArticleDon Watson and David Stratton
Joining Jon Faine and co host Cameron Woodhead in the studio was prolific Australian author, Don Watson. They were joined by film critic and author, David Stratton.
View ArticleNajaf Mazari, Robert Hillman and Naldo Rei
Najaf Mazari and Robert Hillman have brought Najaf's story to the world, a story of his life as a refugee from Afghanistan to his incarceration at Wooera detention centre. East Timorese activist, Naldo...
View ArticleJeff Waters and Jane Sloane
Journalist and now author Jeff Waters joined Jon Faine and Waleed Aly to discuss hiw new book about deaths in custody on Palm Island. Legally, some things could not be discussed, although Jon was very...
View ArticleMorris Gleitzman and Andy Griffiths
Morris Gleitzman joined Jon Faine and Danny Katz to create Glietzman, Katz and Faine. They were joined by Andy Griffiths to discuss their contributions to childrens literature, when things just went...
View ArticleTim Winton and Annette Allison
Tim Winton has released his first novel in seven years. The almost reclusive author joined Jon Faine and co host Jill Singer to discuss that novel, Breath. They were joined by Annette Allison,...
View ArticleArnold Zable and Steven Worley
Arnold Zable joined Jon faine and co host Elly Varrenti to discuss his new book, Sea of Many Returns which is more his wife's story than his own, about the migrant experience. They were joined by...
View ArticleKeith Fennell and David Everett
What happens when highly trained and conditioned former SAS Soldiers leave the force? In these two cases, one went on to private consulting work in Iraq, the other to a life of crime to fund the Karen...
View ArticleWilliam Tells
Acclaimed actor and author William McInnes turns the tables on Australian Story in an irreverent, 'behind the scenes' look at this own life and the filming process.
View ArticleAugusten Burroughs and John Pilger
Ali Moore and co-host Waleed Aly speak with author Augusten Burroughs and journalist John Pilger.
View ArticlePaul Mcgeough and Paul Jennings
Jon Faine and co host Rafael Epstein discussed Paul McGeough's Kill Khalid and The Nest, the new offering for young adults by Paul Jennings.
View ArticleLegends of their Craft
Jon Faine was joinde by co host, young comedian Sammy J. They welcomed Irish superstar author, Cathy Kelly who has five books sitting on best seller lists. Also in the studio was Boo Hewerdine, singer...
View ArticleRatbags and larrikins
Jon Faine and actor Samuel Johnson shone the spotlight on legendary Melbourne journalist and author Keith Dunstan, OAM, and journalist Gregor Salmon, who has written the book, 'Poppy', about his...
View ArticleAlexander McCall Smith, Stephen Cummings and Michael Williams
Paper vs digital books, poetry and dreams
View ArticleJeff Maynard, Sammy J and Daniel Witthaus
Adventures on the polar caps and in regional Australia.
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