Best Rebus Podcasts (2025)

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De Latinitatis vivae detractoribus eorumque causis 28:03

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In ultimo huius seriei episodio audietis colloquium quod inter magistrorum coetum habitum est anno praeterito, ubi nosmet interrogamus de causis cur quibusdam Latine loqui displiceat. Ceterum cursus meus (Y)PLC, provectioribus Latinitatis cultoribus destinatus, iam novos participes accipit! 🚀 DISCOVER MY ADVANCED LATIN COURSE:► (Y)our Perfect Latin…

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De pluribus sermonibus simul colendis, cum Vincentio Nguien 41:10

5d ago41:10

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Vincentius, ex Vietnamia oriundus et nunc CFA incolens, nobis narrat quomodo linguam Latinam ceterosque quos novit sermones didicerit. Si vis plura de hospite eiusque inceptis adscire, necnon nomen adscribere ad acroasin quam mox habitura sum (omniaque de cursu (Y)PLC proxime futuro scire!), ecce nonnulla vincula quae praesto erunt: 📌 DIGNA SCITU: …

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De variis disciplinis colendis ac subinvicem contaminandis, cum Maria Ludovica Reinhard 55:33

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Marie-Luise Reinhard de docendo, de canendo, de corpore exercendo, de errandi metu, de usu temporis mecum disserit, sermone elegantissimo atque ornato. Si vis plura de hospite eiusque inceptis adscire, necnon nomen adscribere ad acroasin quam mox habitura sum (omniaque de cursu (Y)PLC proxime futuro scire!), ecce nonnulla vincula quae praesto erunt…

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De immersionibus subaquaneis (aliisque multis), cum Anna Martin 55:45

26d ago55:45

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Ana Martin nobis de lingua Latina docenda, de itineribus subaquaneis, de lingua Catalanica deque multis aliis iucundisque rebus narrat. Si vis plura de hospite eiusque inceptis adscire, necnon nomen adscribere ad acroasin quam mox habitura sum (omniaque de cursu (Y)PLC proxime futuro scire!), ecce nonnulla vincula quae praesto erunt: 📌 DIGNA SCITU:…

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De philologia musica, cum Henrico de Corrigia 1:08:55

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Henricus est linguae Latinae cultor, sed etiam philologus musicus, cantor, chori magister ac rerum omnium gestarum peritissimus. Quocum de arte musica, de manuscriptis antiquis, de carminibus sacris deque multis aliis collocuta sum. Si vis plura de hospite eiusque inceptis adscire, necnon nomen adscribere ad acroasin quam mox habitura sum (omniaque…

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De obstetricum munere deque pariendo, cum Carolina Doušová 1:02:09

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Magistra linguae Latinae Graecaeque, mater quinque liberorum, obstetrix, omnium fere rerum doctissima est Carolina, quam in hoc colloquio libere sum percontata. Si vis plura de hospite eiusque inceptis adscire, necnon nomen adscribere ad acroasin quam mox habitura sum (omniaque de cursu (Y)PLC proxime futuro scire!), ecce nonnulla vincula quae prae…

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De rebus medicis ac scientificis, cum Matthaeo Jay 46:26

2M ago46:26

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Cum Matthaeo Jay, viro doctissimo, epidemiologo ac quidem in studiis Latinitatis versatus, collocuta sum. Si vis plura de hospite eiusque inceptis adscire, necnon nomen adscribere ad acroasin quam mox habitura sum (omniaque de cursu (Y)PLC proxime futuro scire!), ecce nonnulla vincula quae praesto erunt: 📌 DIGNA SCITU: ► ⁠⁠⁠⁠Acroasis quam mense Dec…

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Familia vere Latina, cum Marina Stephanoque 1:05:57

2M ago1:05:57

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Marina Garanin et Stephanus Vittori sunt coniuges, collegae, parentes qui non modo amicitia, verum etiam studiis Latinis iunguntur. Qualis sit vita in eorum familia si cognoscere vis, audi colloquium vividum atque iucundum. Si vis plura de hospitibus eorumque inceptis adscire, necnon nomen adscribere ad acroasin quam mox habitura sum (omniaque de c…

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Tertiae seriei adumbratio 4:49

2M ago4:49

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Nova colloquiorum series mox edetur! Hic vel apud TuTubum colloquia poterunt spectari atque audiri. 📌 DIGNA SCITU: ► ⁠⁠⁠⁠Acroasis quam mense Decembri habitura sum (hic licet nomen dare 🚀)⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► ⁠⁠Seriem specta apud TuTubum⁠⁠ ► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Omnia incepta mea apud Satura Lanx⁠

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You Should Be Reading Catherine Chidgey 33:36

6M ago33:36

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Catherine Chidgey is wildly underread in Australia. The multi-award winning New Zealand writer has written nine novels and her latest, The Book of Guilt, was described as “compulsively readable” by The Guardian. This week, Michael sits down with Catherine for a discussion about why WWII continues to hold the public’s imagination, how she plans out …

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Kevin Barry Is a Gunslinger 30:16

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The seed of the idea for Irish author Kevin Barry’s latest novel was planted more than 25 years ago. But it wasn’t until late into the pandemic as he was walking in the countryside and had a vision of a young couple on horseback riding double that he decided to write The Heart in Winter. Set in 1890s Montana, the book is a savagely funny and aching…

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Dominic Amerena Finds Happiness in the Act of Writing 29:22

7M ago29:22

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Australian author Dominic Amerena has been a writer for years. Now, finally, comes his dazzling debut novel I Want Everything. The story follows an ambitious young writer who tells a white lie to land a scoop, and explores desire, deception, authenticity, and the costs of creative ambition. This week Michael and Dominic chat about the necessity for…

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John Rebus Will Outlive Ian Rankin 30:48

7M ago30:48

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Ian Rankin introduced Detective John Rebus in his 1987 novel Knots and Crosses. Since then, Rankin has published another two dozen books in the series and has sold almost 40 million books to date. Unsurprisingly, he’s now Sir Ian Rankin. This week, Michael sits down with Ian at Sydney Writers’ Festival for discussion about his latest Rebus book, Mi…

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Hoot and Holler for Kaliane Bradley 28:35

7M ago28:35

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On the surface, Kaliane Bradley’s debut is a time-travel novel; it’s speculative fiction meets romance and espionage. But underneath? It's a sharp, satirical exploration of institutional control—of what happens when government red tape meets the impossible. This week, Michael sits down for a conversation with Kaliane Bradley to discuss her bestsell…

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Torrey Peters’ Never-Ending Transition 39:18

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Torrey Peters’ debut novel, Detransition, Baby, was an instant sensation. Longlisted for the Women’s Prize in the UK and named one of the New York Times’ best books of the 21st century so far, the book catapulted Torrey into the limelight. Her second and latest book, Stag Dance, is a collection of four stories that are brutal, funny, and brilliant.…

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Kevin Wilson Is Wonderfully Weird 31:56

8M ago31:56

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Kevin Wilson writes weird books about weird people — in the best possible way. In 2019’s Nothing to See Here, two children have a condition that means they spontaneously combust. In Now Is Not the Time to Panic, two lonely young artists wreak havoc on their small town, prompting fears of Satanism. This week, Michael sits down with Kevin to discuss …

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What’s On Jessica Stanley’s Bookshelves? 24:59

8M ago24:59

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London-based Australian author Jessica Stanley’s second novel, Consider Yourself Kissed, opens with all the beats of a classic romantic comedy – a meet-cute, a grand gesture, instant attraction – but what follows is a book about the next bit, the day to day reality of just living. But Jessica writes it with grace and wit and compassion, finding the…

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Josephine Rowe Isn’t Interested In Efficiency 27:38

8M ago27:38

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Josephine Rowe’s writing has been described by the New York Times as “gorgeous” and “precise”. This is particularly evident in her latest novel, Little World, a slender book that offers a deeper, denser exploration of ideas than its modest page count might suggest. This week on the show, Michael sits down with Josephine to discuss the genesis of Li…

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James Bradley Thinks Kindness is a Superpower 24:11

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In addition to being an established novelist, James Bradley is also a journalist and writer of non-fiction, much of it concerned with the natural world and the myriad threats it faces. Set in the near future, in a world that is in the grips of climate catastrophe, his latest novel, Landfall, is a crime thriller at its heart. This week, Michael and …

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Chris Flynn’s New Book Arrived in a Dream 26:55

9M ago26:55

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The opening scene of Chris Flynn’s fourth and latest novel, Orpheus Nine, came to him in a dream. Not long after, he had the whole story down from start to finish. This week, Chris and Michael sit down for a conversation about the falsity of certitude, how trauma can re-shape a community, and what The Exorcist, the Bible, and Winnie the Pooh all ha…

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The Imaginary Village of Niall Williams 32:29

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Over four decades Niall Williams has made a name for himself as one of Ireland’s leading novelists. In his latest novel, Time of the Child, Niall returns to the fictional village of Faha, in west Ireland, the setting of his previous book, This Is Happiness. Time of the Child centres on the notion of familial love, and as he explains to Michael in t…

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Nothing Happens In Ayşegül Savaş’s Book and That’s Great 26:21

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Turkish-born, Paris-based writer Ayşegül Savaş’s third novel opens with a young, ex-pat couple who are apartment hunting. Both foreigners in the city they live in and unburdened from the usual familial obligations, their days are marked by small pleasures: shopping at a local flea market, drinking coffee together before work, and taking long walks …

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The Long Ireland of Colm Tóibín 31:13

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Colm Tóibín is regarded as one of Ireland’s greatest authors — and for good reason. With a career spanning 30 years and 11 award-winning novels under his belt, Colm is beloved both at home and abroad. In his latest book, Long Island, Tóibín returns to familiar territory with a sequel to 2009’s best-selling Brooklyn. This week, he and Michael discus…

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Zanzibar Is Still Home for Abdulrazak Gurnah 28:51

9M ago28:51

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Tanzanian-born, London-based author Abdulrazak Gurnah was midway through writing his latest novel, Theft, when he received a call letting him know he’d won the 2021 Nobel Prize for Literature. After more than a year of events and literary obligations, he finally returned to Theft, with more enthusiasm than ever. This week, Michael sits down with Ab…

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Robert Dessaix Is a Fox (Not a Hedgehog) 29:00

10M ago29:00

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Tasmanian writer Robert Dessaix is a man of many talents when it comes to the written form – from travel memoir and fiction to biography and philosophy, he’s done it all. He became a household name for many listeners to ABC Radio following a long stint hosting the beloved show Books and Writing. Now, at 81, Robert is back with a new memoir. This we…

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How Sonia Orchard Reclaimed Her Story 30:33

10M ago30:33

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Writer Sonia Orchard was in her 40s when a revelation during a therapy session turned her life upside down. Could the relationship she’d had in her teens with a man more than a decade older in fact be abuse? In her new memoir, Groomed, Sonia investigates her own story, sharing her gruelling journey through the justice system, and shines a light on …

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Andrea Goldsmith Finds the Poetry In Death 27:26

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In Andrea Goldsmith’s ninth and latest novel, The Buried Life, she unpicks the relationships between people and the undercurrents of doubt and faith that define a life. But more than anything else this is a book that is first and foremost concerned with death. It’s a subject that has long fascinated Andrea, something she discusses deeply with Micha…

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Sean Wilson Pulls Back the Curtain on Dementia 27:37

10M ago27:37

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In Melbourne-based author Sean Wilson’s new book, You Must Remember This, he tackles the complicated, tragic, and often fraught subject of dementia.. This week, Sean joins Michael for a conversation about loss, family, and how to hang on to one’s humanity as illness strips it away. Reading list: Gemini Falls, Sean Wilson, 2022 You Must Remember Thi…

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Alex Miller Finally Lets His Friend Die 24:45

11M ago24:45

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Two time Miles Franklin Award-winning author Alex Miller is 88, but with 17 books under his belt and more writing on the way, he’s showing no signs of slowing down. On this week’s episode, Michael sits down with Alex to discuss his latest book The Deal, which revisits the life of Lang Tzu, a character in his critically acclaimed novel The Ancestor …

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The Real Rachel Khong 29:54

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In 2017, Rachel Khong released her debut novel Goodbye, Vitamin to critical acclaim. In 2024, she followed it with her second novel, a sweeping family saga spanning five decades. Real Americans is a fascinating exploration of what makes us who we are and challenges some of the corrosive myths that underpin America. This week, Michael chats with Rac…

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This Is Not Michelle de Kretser 27:10

11M ago27:10

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Two-time Miles Franklin Award-winning author Michelle de Kretser has never been afraid of formal experimentation. Her seventh and latest book supports that idea. It is bold and, once again, a heady mix of serious intellectual inquiry with beautifully observed characterisation and formal play. This week on the show, Michael sits down with Michelle f…

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The Tangled Branches of Lech Blaine’s Family Tree 30:10

11M ago30:10

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Lech Blaine’s debut book Car Crash, told the gripping story of his life in the aftermath of a horrendous road accident that killed several of his friends. Since then he’s written political essays and thoughtful journalism: for The Monthly, for the Quarterly Essay and beyond. This week, we’re bringing you Michael’s conversation with Lech at Canberra…

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Noni Hazlehurst Is Being Herself 28:27

12M ago28:27

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For so many, Noni Hazlehurst is the patron saint of early childhood nostalgia, known for her magnetic presence on Playschool. But Noni has had a long and storied career on stage and screen in Australia – from hosting Better Homes & Gardens to starring in the award-winning one-woman play Mother. This week on the show Noni chats with Michael about he…

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Read This Returns January 16! 2:39

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Read This returns next Thursday 16 January! We’re kicking off 2025 with Australian icon Noni Hazlehurst, who is on the show to discuss her new memoir Dropping the Mask.Join us for another year of insightful, fascinating, and revealing conversations with some of the best writers from Australia and around the world.…

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We Went Back to Fitzroy Pool 19:59

1y ago19:59

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For our last episode of 2024, Michael heads back to Fitzroy Pool to find out what people are reading as the weather warms up. Plus, some of our previous guests offer book recommendations for the summer holidays. Reading list:Memoirs of a Dutiful Daughter, Simone de Beauvoir, 1958The Slap, Christos Tsiolkas, 2008Ritual, Chloe Elizabeth Wilson, 2025T…

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An Evening With Alan Hollinghurst 30:14

1y ago30:14

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Best known for his thought-provoking explorations of sexuality and identity across generations, British author Alan Hollinghurst rose to international stardom after his 2004 novel The Line of Beauty was awarded the Booker Prize. In his seventh novel, Our Evenings, Alan adopts the memoir format, offering a delicate meditation on memory, loss, and th…

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The Only Difference Between Kanye and John Safran 26:30

1y ago26:30

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John Safran has been a fixture in Australian media since his breakthrough in 1997 with ABC TV's Race Around the World. After several TV series of his own that explored ideas about faith, race and culture, John made the shift to book-length journalism. This week, Michael sits down for a conversation with John about his latest book, Squat, and he rev…

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Clare Wright Is Shutting Up and Listening 31:35

1y ago31:35

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Historian and author Professor Clare Wright’s award-winning work is about righting the wrongs of Australian history. Across three books she takes a historical artefact and uses it to understand the voices that are too often missing from the historical record: the Eureka flag, the suffragette banner, and now the Bark Petitions. This week, Michael si…

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Thank God for Rick Morton 32:16

1y ago32:16

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The Robodebt scheme is considered by many to be one of the Australian government’s worst scandals. Senior Reporter for The Saturday Paper and Walkley Award-winning journalist Rick Morton followed the case closely and he documents the crisis and its devastating effects in his latest book. This week, we bring you Michael’s conversation from Canberra …

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Rachel Kushner Is Not Auditioning for Her Own Dream 32:31

1y ago32:31

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Rachel Kushner always seemed destined to become a writer. At just five years old, her unconventional parents had her working in a feminist bookstore. Now, several decades and three award-winning novels later, she is back with a new book that follows a spy-for-hire who infiltrates a commune of eco-activists in rural France. This week, Michael joins …

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Santilla Chingaipe Is Rewriting History 32:35

1y ago32:35

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Santilla Chingaipe was born to tell stories. The Zambian-born filmmaker, historian and author, has spent her career exploring settler colonialism, slavery, and contemporary migration in Australia and she has just released her first book of non-fiction. This week, Michael is joined in studio by Santilla to discuss Black Convicts, which was inspired …

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Tim Winton’s Got the Juice 31:14

1y ago31:14

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It is more or less impossible to imagine Australian literature of the past half century without Tim Winton. From his debut, An Open Swimmer to his epic Cloudstreet, the four-time Miles Franklin Award winner is beloved by generations of readers. This week, Michael sits down with Tim to discuss his latest novel, Juice, a gripping tale of determinatio…

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Nardi Simpson Is Breaking Her Own Rules 29:37

1y ago29:37

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Musician and writer Nardi Simpson is a Yuwaalaraay woman from freshwater country in north-west New South Wales. Her debut novel was 2020’s critically acclaimed and multi-award-winning Song of the Crocodile. Now she is back with her second novel, which explores creation, belonging, and the precious fragility of a life. This week, Michael sits down w…

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Episode Seven: Bernardine Evaristo 20:48

1y ago20:48

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Welcome back to the season finale of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast. This week we meet the brilliant Bernadine Evaristo, Booker Prize winner, author of ten novels including 'Mr Loverman' and academic. In this electrifying episode, Bernadine walks us through her early literary influences and recounts the novels which first allowed her to dream of …

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Robbie Arnott’s Restless Mind 27:25

1y ago27:25

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In just three books Robbie Arnott has established himself as a writer to trust. Flames (2018), The Rain Heron (2022) and Limberlost (2022) were all rapturously reviewed and garnered a hefty swag of award nominations and wins. This week, Michael sits down with Robbie to discuss his new novel, Dusk, which explores loss and redemption and survival in …

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Uses for Ben Shewry 31:12

1y ago31:12

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There are few people in this country as obsessed with understanding the cultural and social potential of Australian cuisine as New Zealand-born chef Ben Shewry. And there are even fewer who have managed to combine that passion with the highest echelons of success. This week, Michael sits down with Attica’s head chef to discuss his new memoir, Uses …

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Melanie Cheng, Superstitious Doctor 30:00

1y ago30:00

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Melanie Cheng began her writing career as an author of short stories. Her first collection, Australia Day, was published in 2017 to much acclaim. Her second novel, The Burrow, follows a Melbourne family forced to confront the tragedy of their shared past. This week, Michael sits down for a conversation with Melanie about family, connection, and the…

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Rumaan Alam on Class, Desire, and Dread 29:38

1+ y ago29:38

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Rumaan Alam is the author of four novels. He broke out in 2020 with his New York Times best-selling novel Leave the World Behind. This week Michael sits down with Rumaan for a conversation about his latest novel, Entitlement, and they discuss class, desire, and the influence of Sylvia Plath. Reading list:Rich and Pretty, Rumaan Alam, 2016 That Kind…

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Episode six: Louise Kennedy 18:23

1+ y ago18:23

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Welcome back to episode six of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast. In this episode, we sit down with one of today's most prolific contemporary writers - it is, of course, author of 'Trespasses' and 'The End of The World Is A Cul de sac', Sligo's own Louise Kennedy. Join us as we tour Louise's very own personal reading room, where she reveals first bo…

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Richard Osman Investigates 30:06

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Richard Osman wears many hats, from television producer to comedian to podcaster. Now, however, he’s best known as a bestselling author for his series The Thursday Murder Club. Richard’s new series is called We Solve Murders and this week, he sits down with Michael to discuss it and he reveals the piece of advice he gave to Pierce Brosnan. Reading …