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Conversations: Archive: 2009-2011, 667 episodes. Page 2 of 7.

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101

Anthony 'LT' Menginie's life inside the notorious Pagan's Motorcycle Club

102

David Nichols asks what it means to be a bogan

103

The Pigram Brothers' on growing up in beautiful Broome

104

Nigel Brennan's terrifying story of being kidnapped and held to ransom

105

Australian poet Robert Adamson shares his love for the natural world

106

Michael Groom's adventures climbing the world's tallest mountains

107

Michael Wesley discusses Australia's complacency in a changing world

108

Driving instructors share their frustrations, fear and satisfaction

109

Singer songwriter Dave Graney celebrates 30 years in the business

110

Mark McKenna on the complex and controversial Manning Clark

111

Tony Attwood and the truth of Asperger's Syndrome

112

Perfume expert Michael Edwards on the business of fragrance

113

Comic actor Jennifer Coolidge on the business of being funny in Hollywood

114

Retired major Matina Jewell: peacekeeping in a war zone

115

How Jim Frazier revolutionised wildlife cinematography

116

Lawyer David Gillespie uncovers the startling truth about sugar

117

Paul McGeogh on his Irish upbringing and fearless reporting

118

Brian J O'Brien on teaching astronomy to astronauts

119

Pamela Stephenson-Connolly and the psychology of sex

120

Bullrider Willy Ropp was raised in an Amish family

121

Debra Oswald counts 'Offspring' amongst her TV scriptwriting successes

122

Jeffrey Masson's work in animal psychology informs his view of human thought

123

Daniel Swift shares war stories of the grandfather he never knew

124

How Peter Lloyd went from being the reporter to the story

125

Leslie Cannold asks the tough ethical questions that most of us avoid

126

Lyn Beazley's passion for pursuing and promoting science

127

'The Hours' author Michael Cunningham shares his writing process

128

Kirsten McKenzie paints an engaging picture of Australia's colonial history

129

Steven Ogden's progressive approach to life in the Anglican church

130

How Anni Finsterer defied tragedy to pursue her dreams of acting

131

Michael Connelly discusses his prolific body of crime fiction work

132

Curt Stager's dedication to understanding and improving the natural world

133

James Gleick's new book explores the history and flow of information

134

Biographer Carolyn Burke has unravelled the true story of Edith Piaf

135

Professor Naomi Oreskes debunks climate change misconceptions

136

Fatima Bhutto's family story inside a Pakistani political dynasty

137

Bob Connolly beautifully depicts the drama of life through film

138

Why Susan Maushart disconnected her family from technology

139

Ann O'Neill's journey of grief, acceptance and helping others

140

Doug Thorncroft shares his adoration and celebration of Bon Scott

141

Eoin Cameron shares the childhood experience that still haunts him today

142

Sleep specialist Roger Allen on treating war veterans and soldiers

143

Charlie Waterstreet's colourful life: behind ABC TV's 'Rake' series

144

Jessica Rowe on mental health advocacy and personal adversity

145

Michael Scheuer on counter-terrorism and what the West is doing wrong

146

Lindsay Tanner on life inside Canberra politics

147

Grandmaster Henry Sue on mastering the delicate art of kung fu

148

Ian Brown shares the light and the dark of raising a disabled son

149

Annie Reuss on suffering and overcoming debilitating anxiety

150

Activist Rodney Croome forged the way for marriage equality

151

David Cameron's archaeological exploration of the Anzac battlefields

152

Conversations special: The Long Walk

153

Jonty Bush: 2011 Young Australian of the Year

154

NRL's Wayne Bennett on changing teams and loving the game

155

Ruth Boydell reflects on the beauty of travelling solo

156

Historian Stephen Dando-Collins tells the WW1 story of the Searle brothers

157

Wildlife artist Chris McClelland's inspired career change

158

Conversations special: Living on an Island - Tasmania

159

Life of a foster parent: Andy Vestey, Gary Hall and Elizabeth Anderson

160

Andrew Fowler on his most secretive subject: Julian Assange

161

Kay Saunders shares the stories of extraordinary Australian women

162

Biologist Rod Seppelt has been to Antarctica more than 40 times

163

Musician Ange Takats on her curious former life as a foreign correspondent

164

Allan Kessing paid the price for exposing Australian Customs corruption

165

Lily Bragge's wild, compelling and transformative memoirs

166

Peter Fitzsimons with a gruesome tale from Australia's maritime history

167

Paranormal investigator Alison Oborn has seen and heard very strange things

168

Jockey Clare Lindop's rise from the racing stable to the Melbourne Cup

169

Joe Bageant on the ordinary folk of the American heartland

170

Andrew Wilkie's controversial path to Australian politics

171

Cheesemaker Jane Bennett has found enormous professional success

172

Kath Venn talks of her vibrant and busy life at 84

173

Poet Geoff Goodfellow captures the 'everyday Australian' spirit

174

Wine-maker Wolf Blass revolutionised the Australian wine industry

175

Vietnam veteran 'Moose' Dunlop shares his experiences of PTSD

176

Prolific photographer Douglas Kirkland shares his extensive collection

177

Writer David Malouf ponders our eternal pursuit of happiness

178

Charlotte Smith inherited an exquisite collection of designer clothes

179

Arj Barker on comedy, growing up, and making people laugh

180

Stand up comedy duo Kat Davidson and Mel Buttle

181

Julietta Jameson travelled from the highs of success to the depths of grief after her mother's death

182

Writer David Walker lost his sight and gained new perspective on memory

183

African safari guide and conservationist Peter Allison

184

Hara Estroff Marano wants to see more risky play for children

185

Nigel Poulton trains actors to fake fight scenes and swordplay

186

Tim Jarvis' intrepid travels and globe-trotting adventures

187

Kevin Weldon's fast-paced life: in the air, the surf, and the publishing world

188

Zoe James shares stories of her remarkably quirky grandfather

189

Niki Savva's journey from small town Cyprus to Canberra politics

190

Professor Mark Onslow has revolutionised stuttering treatments

191

Pyotr Patrushev's compelling journey as a translator and refugee

192

Why Jessica Smith became 2010 Naidoc Youth of the Year

193

Conversations special: Lost in Space

194

American music legend Darlene Love

195

Stephanie Dale's journey from vegetarianism to hunting for food

196

Animal dentist Gary Wilson on getting up close with beastly teeth

197

Jane McCredie is finding out what sets men and women apart

198

Renowned chef Matt Moran went from kitchen hand to head chef

199

Investigative writer Ray Moynihan tackles the health sector

200

Val McDermid and Jake Adelstein on writing crime fiction