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The Late Show Library

by Howdy Partners Media

Kevin Hillier talks to well-known and not-so-well-known authors about the stories they've told. Whether it is a musician, actor, sportsperson or colourful racing identity they all have a story to tell and they get their chance to tell the stories behind the stories in The Late Show Library.

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Episodes

  1. Vikki Petraitis, Co Author With Paul Dale Of 'Cops, Drugs, Lawyer X And Me'

    This week's edition of The Late Show Library features Vikki Petraitis, co author with Paul Dale of 'Cops, Drugs, Lawyer X and Me' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. Stephanie Convery's 'After The Count - The Death Of Davey Browne'

    This week's edition of The Late Show Library features Stephanie Convery's 'After The Count - The Death of Davey Browne' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. Adrian Brown - 'The Test - A New Era For Australia's Team'

    This week's Late Show Library features Adrian Brown's documentary 'The Test - A New Era For Australia's Team' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. Tony Wilson - 1989 The Greatest Grand Final

    This week's edition of The Late Show Library featured '1989' in which Tony Wilson talks to an array of people about what many consider to be the greatest Grand Final of all time! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. Strange Game In A Strange Land By Damian Balassone

    A poetic celebration of Australian Rules Football in all its glorious incarnations, from the tip of Tasmania to the Tiwi Islands, from the opening bounce of the season through to the seagulls descending onto the G at the conclusion of the Big Dance. It's all in here: the dashing half-back…

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  6. Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers By Russell Holmesby

    Known as the Bible of footy. First published in 1992, it has sold over 120,000 copies in total. When Ben McKay ran onto the ground for North Melbourne in the Round 23, 2017 game against Brisbane he would have felt the same sense of enthusiasm and uncertainty as the long list of footballers who…

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  7. Late Show Library - Roots By Craig Horne

    is the history of live music in Melbourne, from jazz to blues, country, folk, rhythm and blues to rock, and the socio-political stories of those musicians who played what they wanted, when they wanted, without a damn.Roots See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  8. Late Show Library - For The Record By Steve Woods

    These books have been a labour of love dating back to the early 90s when Steve Woods hosted K-Rock's #1 morning program in Geelong. Part of the show was a feature called the "Classic 9 At 9" which looked at nine songs from a particular year. Steve started adding news and information to compliment...

  9. Late Show Library - 1956 | The Year Australia Welcomed The World By Nick Richardson

    This was the year when Melbourne hosted the Summer Olympics, the first edition of the Games to be held outside Europe and North America. It also heralded the arrival of television in Australia. Nick Richardson peels back the layers to reveal Australia at a critical moment in time. He brilliantly...

  10. Late Show Library - Stronger & Bolder By Konrad Marshall

    Following on from the best-selling Yellow & Black: A season with Richmond, Konrad Marshall's acclaimed account of Richmond's 2017 Premiership, comes Stronger and Bolder: The Story of Richmond's 2019 Premiership. It tells the intimate story of the Richmond Football Club through the highs and lows…

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  11. Late Show Library - Barty, Power And Glory By Ron Reed

    Tennis star Ashleigh Barty captured the public's imagination and admiration by not only winning a major tournament for the first time, the French Open, and ascending to the world No 1 ranking, the fi rst Australian woman to do so for 46 years, but by the humble, modest, gracious and yet…

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  12. Dr Karl's Random Road Trip Through Science

    'Dr Karl's Random Road Trip Through Science' was this week's feature as we entered The Late Show Library once again with Kevin Hillier See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  13. Titus O'Reilly's 'Please Gamble Irresponsibly'

    Titus O'Reilly's 'Please Gamble Irresponsibly' was this week's feature as Kevin Hillier headed back in to the Late Show Library on RSN 927 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  14. Dominic Knight's 'The Strayan Dictionary'

    Dominic Knight's 'The Strayan Dictionary' - Avo, Arvo, Mabo, ScoMo and the essential Strayan word' was this week's feature as Kevin Hillier headed back in to the Late Show Library See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  15. Bob's Boys By Ken Piesse

    Description: How the 1969-70 Victorians won the Sheffield Shield... it is the story of one fabulous domestic summer and the electrifying presence of an unheralded fast bowler with an action all of his own... 'Bob' was the legendary Bob Cowper, Victoria's captain. Ken is part of the fabric of...

  16. Icons Of Footy By Kevin Sheedy

    Footy legend Kevin Sheedy crosses team alliances to profile the 21 most iconic Aussie Rules players and coaches of his lifetime. He also sits down for interviews with nine icons he has long admired and who don't normally (for various reasons) have their stories told. Packed full of wisdom and…

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  17. Tea And Scotch With Bradman By Roland Perry

    In 1995, journalist and author Roland Perry wrote to Sir Donald Bradman requesting an interview for a biography he was planning of the great cricketer. Surprisingly, the Don agreed. It was the start of a conversation that continued for years, during which the real Bradman shone, not only as a…

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  18. Race Across The World By John Smailes

    The incredible story of the world's greatest road race. In 1968, ninety-eight competitors stormed out of London on the world's greatest automotive adventure, the London to Sydney Marathon, the most ambitious and epic car race ever staged. John Smailes was a young journalist at the time, covering...

  19. The Totem Poles Of Ouyen United By Paul Daffey

    No other football club in Australia features a series of totem poles, painted by schoolchildren, at its ground to represent the clubs that have merged into one. But then no other club is like Ouyen United - or Ouyen Very United, as the case may be. The Kangas are based in the Mallee, in the dry…

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  20. Beneath The Surface By Libby Trickett

    Australians know Libby Trickett as one of our golden girls of swimming. Winner of multiple Olympic gold medals and setter of world records, Libby wasn't just a champion, she was Australia's girl next door, the humble superstar from suburban Brisbane with the infectious grin and sunny nature....

  21. Turning Point By Michael Veitch

    In Turning Point, bestselling author Michael Veitch brings to life the incredible exploits and tragic sacrifices of these Australian heroes. For ten days and nights Australia's soldiers and airmen fought the elite of Japan's forces along a sodden jungle track, and forced them back step by muddy,...

  22. A Lifetime Of Books With Peter FitzSimons

    As one of Australia's most prominent and popular storytellers, Peter FitzSimons is in the business of captivating readers with incredible true stories. His books are history as good old-fashioned storytelling, putting life and soul into tales of human triumph in the face of adversity. For a…

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  23. The Last Bushrangers By Mike Munro

    The story of the Kenniffs has fascinated Mike Munro for decades - ever since he found out these last bushrangers were his family. If not for Mike's grandfather illegally changing his name in shame from Kenniff to Munro, this major figure in Australian television would be known to us as Mike...

  24. Life As I Know It By John Harms

    Melbourne-based writer, historian & broadcaster John Harms is the author behind Michelle Payne's "Life As I Know It" - Turned into the movie "Ride Like A Girl" John uses the book, along with Michelle herself to tell her deeply moving story, one that lifts your spirits, stirs your heart and gives...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Kevin Hillier talks to well-known and not-so-well-known authors about the stories they've told. Whether it is a musician, actor, sportsperson or colourful racing identity they all have a story to tell and they get their chance to tell the stories behind the stories in The Late Show Library.

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Kevin Hillier talks to well-known and not-so-well-known authors about the stories they've told. Whether it is a musician, actor, sportsperson or colourful racing identity they all have a story to tell and they get their chance to tell the stories behind the stories in The Late Show Library.

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The Late Show Library has 24 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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