Really Interesting Women

Really Interesting Women

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Ep. 156 Chika Ikogwe

In the evolving landscape of Australian entertainment, few actors embody the multicultural spirit and artistic versatility of contemporary Au…

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Ep. 155  Tara Morice

Tara Morice has built a remarkable acting career over 3 decades that spans film, television, and stage. 

She graduated from the prestigious Natio…

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Ep. 154 Claire Mactaggart

Claire Mactaggart has been living and working on cattle properties her whole life. Her ‘to do’ list would be overwhelming to most, well …

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Ep. 2 Nanette Carroll

It’s been 5 years since RIW first aired. And I thought that it would be well worth dipping into the back catalogues every now and again for the…

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Ep. 153

Rosemary Kariuki OAM

Rosemary Kariuki’s life is a testament to the enduring power of compassion, community, and the human spirit. 

From the overwhelming cha…

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Ep. 152.   Dr Skye Krichauff

Dr. Skye Krichauff represents a new generation of Australian scholars who are fundamentally reshaping how we understand the complex …

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Ep. 151 Dr Maddy McAllister

Maddy McAllister has the fascinating honour of being one of Australia's foremost maritime archaeologists.

She’s made significant contr…

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Ep. 150 Kath Koschel

To celebrate episode 150, it's appropriate that it's with one of the most extraordinary tales I've heard on this show.

Kath Koschel’s life is a p…

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Episode 149 Myf Warhurst

Myf Warhurst is a beloved Australian broadcaster, television presenter, journalist, writer, and podcaster whose career has spanned nearly th…

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Ep. 147 Meryl Tankard

Meryl Tankard is one of Australia's most distinguished and innovative figures in contemporary dance and choreography. 

Her talent was recognis…

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Episode 147

Professor Leah Bromfield

Professor Leah Bromfield is the 2025 South Australian of the Year. 

Leah has devoted her life to establishing practical, evidenc…

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Ep. 146

Yvonne Sampson

Yvonne Sampson has had a career characterized by breaking barriers and setting new standards.  

 She grew up as did many Australians, with a d…

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Episode 145    Vicki Jellie AM

Vicki Jellie is best known for winning the 2017 Australia Day Local Hero award. Her community has known about her for decades...but w…

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Episode 144 

Sarah Todd

Sarah Todd is a celebrity chef, model, restaurateur and cookbook author. There’s a lot to her story.

Hailing from Mackay in Qld, she entered a…

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Episode 143

Professor Clare Wright

Clare is an award-winning historian, author, broadcaster and public commentator who has worked in politics, academia and the med…

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Ep. 142   Kate Grenville

Kate Grenville is one of Australia’s most celebrated writers.

Her international bestseller The Secret River was awarded local and overseas …

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Ep. 141

Shaynna Blaze

This is my final podcast episode for 2024 - and what an incredible guest to finish.

Shaynna Blaze has had an amazing path to becoming the hous…

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Episode 140    Bianca Chatfield

Bianca Chatfield is a former Australian netball player. In fact, she was one of the youngest players to have debuted for Australia…

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Episode 139

Mem Fox AM

Mem Fox is one of this country’s favourite writers.

In 1983, she became Australia’s best-selling writer and has remained the pre-eminent writ…

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Ep. 138

Jo Stanley

Jo Stanley has had an incredibly successful media career spanning over 2 decades. 

During that time, amongst many other achievements, she took 2 …