How do you make an ordinary person seem like a rock star? You put them in front of Richard Fidler. His cult ABC radio show, Conversations, is Australia's most popular podcast, downloaded more than 1.8 million times per month. And Richard is the puppet master; drawing you deep into the stories of people you have probably never heard of. Today, he is on the receiving end of the questions.   He tells Mia Freedman how he got to where he is today; the skills it takes to make the driest topics interesting, who the worst subjects to interview are, and why weirdness is everything.

Show Notes

Your host is Mia Freedman.

With thanks to special guest Richard Fidler

This podcast was produced by Elissa Ratliff 

And brought to you by Queensland Fertility Group, IVF Australia, Melbourne IVF and TasIVF.

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This show is part of the Mamamia Women’s Network

How do you make an ordinary person seem like a rock star? You put them in front of Richard Fidler. His cult ABC radio show, Conversations,&nbsp;is Australia's most popular podcast, downloaded more than 1.8 million times per month. And Richard is the puppet master; drawing you deep into the stories of people you have probably never heard of. Today, he is on the receiving end of the questions. &nbsp; He tells Mia Freedman how he got to where he is today; the skills it takes to make the driest topics interesting, who the worst subjects to interview are, and why weirdness is everything.
Show Notes
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Your host is<a href="http://www.facebook.com/miafreedmanonline"> Mia Freedman.</a>
With thanks to special guest <a href="http://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/conversations/">Richard Fidler</a>
This podcast was produced by<a href="https://twitter.com/elissaratliff"> Elissa Ratliff</a>&nbsp;
And brought to you by&nbsp;Queensland Fertility Group, IVF Australia, Melbourne IVF and TasIVF.
CONTACT US
Suggest a guest via:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:podcast@mamamia.com.au">podcast@mamamia.com.au</a>
tweet us <a href="http://www.twitter.com/mamamiapodcasts">@mamamiapodcasts</a>
or join the conversation on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/mamamiapodcastnetwork">facebook</a> This show is part of the <a href="http://www.mamamia.com.au">Mamamia Women&rsquo;s Networ</a>k
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Riveting stories. Fascinating lives. Australia’s #1 interview podcast, with Mia Freedman.

Riveting stories. Fascinating lives. Australia’s #1 interview podcast, with Mia Freedman.

No Filter

Richard Fidler Doesn't Like Being Interviewed

When Louisa Hope walked into Sydney’s Lindt Cafe 10 years ago she didn't expect her life would change forever.

Louisa is one of the survivors of the Sydney Siege. She and her mother were held at gunpoint and trapped for 17 hours before the gunman executed cafe manager Tori Johnston on his knees in front of her. Another hostage, Katrina Dawson was killed moments later in gunfire when police stormed the cafe.

Louisa joined Mia Freedman for a conversation in 2019 to talk through what happened that day and how she felt five years on.

CREDITS:

Host: Mia Freedman 

With thanks to Louisa Hope

Producer:  Bridget Northeast

GET IN TOUCH:

Email the show at podcast@mamamia.com.au

No Filter is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here

When Louisa Hope walked into Sydney&rsquo;s Lindt Cafe 10 years ago she didn't expect her life would change forever.
Louisa is one of the survivors of the Sydney Siege. She and her mother were held at gunpoint and trapped for 17 hours before the gunman executed cafe manager Tori Johnston on his knees in front of her. Another hostage, Katrina Dawson was killed moments later in gunfire when police stormed the cafe.
Louisa joined Mia Freedman for a conversation in 2019 to talk through what happened that day and how she felt five years on.
CREDITS:
Host:<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mia/"> Mia Freedman&nbsp;</a>
With thanks to <a href="https://www.louisahope.com/">Louisa Hope</a>
Producer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lizaratliff/?hl=en">&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bridgetnortheast/feed/">Bridget Northeast</a>
GET IN TOUCH:
Email the show at podcast@mamamia.com.au
No Filter is a podcast by<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/"> Mamamia</a>. Find more shows<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/"> here</a>

The Lindt Cafe Siege: Louisa Hope's Survival Story [re-release]

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/3ea926be-9be7-482a-8ac3-a44f016e43d1/clips/dbd3b0aa-3a60-4e67-a065-b24a017d3ec5/transcript

Have you ever been love-bombed by a romantic partner only to have them go cold as soon as they’ve snagged you?

Have you ever been in a relationship with someone who made you feel crazy because of their ability to seem SO great in front of the neighbours but be SO different behind closed doors?

What about a boss who steals your ideas, your thunder and your inspiration…Or a parent who always made your life about them? According to our guest today, chances are you’ve been tussling with a Narcissist.

Narcissism is a word that has well and truly entered the zeitgeist but how well do we really understand it? What are the red flags? What do we DO if we realise we’re in a relationship with one?

Margi Bowden is a counsellor and coach and, importantly, a Narcissism expert and she has ALL the answers for you.

You can learn more about Margi’s work by following her on Instagram

Listen to our episode with Patric Gagne about life as a sociopath here

Listen to our episode with David Gillespie about psychopaths here

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Listen to more No Filter interviews here and follow us on Instagram here.

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Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review.  

CREDITS:

Host: Holly Wainwright

Executive Producer: Naima Brown

Producer: Tahli Blackman

Audio Producer: Jacob Round


Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures

Have you ever been love-bombed by a romantic partner only to have them go cold as soon as they&rsquo;ve snagged you?
Have you ever been in a relationship with someone who made you feel crazy because of their ability to seem SO great in front of the neighbours but be SO different behind closed doors?
What about a boss who steals your ideas, your thunder and your inspiration&hellip;Or a parent who always made your&nbsp;life about&nbsp;them? According to our guest today, chances are you&rsquo;ve been tussling with a Narcissist.
Narcissism is a word that has well and truly entered the zeitgeist but how well do we really understand it? What are the red flags? What do we DO if we realise we&rsquo;re in a relationship with one?
Margi Bowden is a counsellor and coach and, importantly, a Narcissism expert and she has ALL the answers for you.
You can learn more about Margi&rsquo;s work by following her on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/narcissist\_nab/">Instagram</a>
Listen to our episode with Patric Gagne about life as a sociopath <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/patric-gagne-is-a-sociopath/id995159486?i=1000656070446">here</a>
Listen to our episode with David Gillespie about psychopaths&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/david-gillespie-knows-how-to-spot-a-psychopath/id995159486?i=1000391257520">here</a>
THE END BITS:
Listen to more No Filter interviews <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/">here</a> and follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nofiltermamamia/">here.</a>
Discover<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/" data-stringify-link="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/" data-sk="tooltip_parent">&nbsp;more Mamamia podcasts here</a>.
Feedback:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:podcast@mamamia.com.au" data-stringify-link="mailto:podcast@mamamia.com.au" data-sk="tooltip_parent" aria-haspopup="menu">podcast@mamamia.com.au</a>
Share your story, feedback, or dilemma!&nbsp;<a href="https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960" data-stringify-link="https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Send us a voice message</a>, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP.
Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review. &nbsp;
CREDITS:
Host: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wainwrightholly/?hl=en">Holly Wainwright</a>
Executive Producer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/naima_brown_official/">Naima Brown</a>
Producer: Tahli Blackman
Audio Producer: Jacob Round 
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures

How To Protect Yourself Against A Narcissist

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/3ea926be-9be7-482a-8ac3-a44f016e43d1/clips/b7aae7b6-a337-4c9d-ade5-b244016c0a9b/transcript

The Believe in Magic charity was set up by a 16-year-old girl and her mother. Megan and Jean’s charity helped grant wishes to sick children in a make-a-wish sort of way and some kids, including Megan, even got to meet One Direction members.

The charity was founded because Megan was diagnosed with a rare brain condition and a few years later a brain tumour.

A group of internet sleuths became suspicious after Jean tried to raise money for an emergency trip to see a doctor overseas.

So was Megan sick? And if she wasn’t, then how did she die? Journalist Jamie Bartlett has joined Mia for this episode of No Filter, as he got involved later down the track and what he discovered will send shivers.

You can hear the second half of Mia's conversation with Jamie here. 

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CREDITS:

Host: Mia Freedman. You can find Mia on Instagram here and get her newsletter here.

Producers: Emeline Gazilas & Cassie Merritt 

Executive Producer: Kimberley Braddish 

Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

The Believe in Magic charity was set up by a 16-year-old girl and her mother. Megan and Jean&rsquo;s charity helped grant wishes to sick children in a make-a-wish sort of way and some kids, including Megan, even got to meet One Direction members. The charity was founded because Megan was diagnosed with a rare brain condition and a few years later a brain tumour.
A group of internet sleuths became suspicious after Jean tried to raise money for an emergency trip to see a doctor overseas.
So was Megan sick? And if she wasn&rsquo;t, then how did she die? Journalist Jamie Bartlett has joined Mia for this episode of No Filter, as he got involved later down the track and what he discovered will send shivers.
<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/jamie-bartlett-part-two/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=nofilter">You can hear the second half of Mia's conversation with Jamie here.&nbsp;</a> THE END BITS: 
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Jamie's podcast Believe in Magic is available <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/believe-in-magic/id1683405079">here.&nbsp;</a>
Follow Jamie on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/JamieJBartlett?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">here.&nbsp;</a>
Read Jamie's book The Missing Cryptoqueen <a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-missing-cryptoqueen-jamie-bartlett/book/9780753559611.html?source=pla&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwvL-oBhCxARIsAHkOiu111PfLj2nCEvcT6MI2KB0o0-hDsD4gjJb55VYU6LrgF53oIQeKJSwaAsfnEALw_wcB">here.</a> Complete the <a href="https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7514277/Mamamia-Menopause-Study-2023">survey </a>for a chance to go in the running to win a $50 gift voucher. 
Feedback? We&rsquo;re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at <a href="mailto:podcast@mamamia.com.au">podcast@mamamia.com.au</a>
Need more lols, info, and inspo in your ears? <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/">Find more Mamamia podcasts here</a>.
CREDITS:
Host:<a href="https://www.miafreedman.com/"> Mia Freedman</a>. You can find Mia on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/miafreedman/?hl=en"> Instagram here</a> and get her<a href="https://mamamia.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=cdf05e38a4d14a4b3395981fd&amp;id=b221ffc9e1"> newsletter here.</a>
Producers: Emeline Gazilas &amp; Cassie Merritt Executive Producer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kimbraddish/">Kimberley Braddish</a>&nbsp;
Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

It Seemed Like A Scam But Then She Died. Megan Bhari’s Story [re-release]

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/3ea926be-9be7-482a-8ac3-a44f016e43d1/clips/c099d101-8a0d-48d8-9163-b2410052dcc6/transcript

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