From our morning commute and gym sessions to walking the dog or winding down at night, tuning into Australia's best podcasts is the perfect way to enjoy company while being alone. It's like hanging out with a room full of friends without having to say a word—at least, that's what we believe at OB真人视讯.
Whether you’re into comedy, true crime, conversation, sports, news, or politics (hello, looming Federal Election), there's a podcast out there for every vibe. So grab your headphones and get ready to dive into the best Australian podcasts you should be listening to right now while the weather is hot and there's time to kick back.
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Being Biracial
Some podcasts just really nail it on the head and Being Biracial is one of them. Dedicated to tackling the hard conversations about racial imposter syndrome and concepts around belonging when you're mixed race in Australia and Aotearoa, this podcast perfectly encapsulates the difficulty and beauty in connecting with both parts of one's identity. Hosted by Maria Birch-Morunga (Māori and pākehā) and Kate Robinson (Iranian and Australian) who met five years ago in a share house in the western suburbs of Melbourne, episodes will talk you through some epic hour-long conversations with other mixed race humans, all with different stories and life experiences to tell.
The Party Room
Ever wish you could just speed dial a mate in Parliament House and get the lowdown of everything that was happening? Well, the ABC's The Party Room is your closest friend this Federal Election. Hosted by Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas, these two epic journos give you the political analysis on everything you need to know, and what it means for you.
The Aunty Donna Podcast
Today, you’ll likely know the Aunty Donna trio from their hyper-successful Netflix sketch series Aunty Donna’s Big Ol’ House of Fun. But long before Melbourne comedians Broden Kelly, Mark Bonanno and Zachary Ruane found international success for their absurdist humour, they were doing weekly improv on the Aunty Donna Podcast. Defining what this podcast is about is an impossible task nearing insanity. Each week, the boys tackle some kind of satirical premise or put forward a collection of characters that are inevitably derailed as quickly as they’re thought of. Strap yourself in.
It’s A Lot With Abbie Chatfield
Abbie Chatfield has shed her reality television cloak to create her own successful podcast. You’ll also find her on a nightly radio program called Hot Nights With Abbie Chatfield, but it’s the It’s A Lot podcast that will allow for some serious binging. The conversational podcast covers topics like mental health, feminism, dating, sex tips, interviews and plenty of comedy.
Conversations
Is there a more iconic Australian interview radio program than ABC’s Conversations? First began in 2005 with the trusted voice of Richard Fidler, today the mantle is shared between Fidler and Australian journalist Sarah Kanowski. The casual, in-depth conversations cover topics and subjects from all walks of life, delving into extraordinary people. It’s about spending an hour in someone else’s life. Thankfully, you don’t have to tune into the wireless at a specific time each week with Conversations available as a podcast.
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The Imperfects
It’s certainly true that none of us are perfect. Hosted by The Resilience Project founder Hugh van Cuylenburg, his brother Josh and Australian comedian Ryan Shelton, The Imperfects looks to illuminate the struggles and imperfections we all share to not bury our battles but feel open with them. If you’re looking for a mental health podcast with genuine depth, as well as comradery and lots of laughs–this is the one for you.
The Sure Thing
The Sure Thing came out in early 2021 and is definitely worth your listening time if you missed it. Produced by The Australian Financial Review, the investigative podcast recounts and further explores the story of two university friends caught up in Australia’s biggest ever case of insider trading. Hosted by Walkley Award-winning investigative journalist Angus Grigg, The Sure Thing is a true story of intrigue, betrayal, crime and an $8 million heist.
The Hamish & Andy Podcast
Since first joining the Australian airwaves in 2006 as two university mates with a penchant for making each other laugh, Hamish Blake and Andy Lee have become Australia’s most beloved comedy duo. Although leaving radio in 2017, the pair have continued their antics on a podcast closely connected to their devoted base of listeners. The show aims to achieve nothing in particular and yet remains endlessly entertaining, made up mostly of inside jokes, constant ribbing and recurring segments between a few mates.
The Howie Games
It’s difficult to find a sports podcast that goes beyond basic punditry or radio sports show nonsense. If you’re after more, The Howie Games, hosted by journalist and television presenter Mark Howard, might be the 1-on-1 conversation pod for you. If you’ve tuned into an Ashes series recently, you’ll immediately recognise Howard’s voice as he interviews some of the biggest athletes in Australia and from around the world, as well as artists, comedians and media personalities–talking sports and life.
Wilosophy
If you’ve caught the quick-witted humour of Wil Anderson on ABC’s Gruen television program or at one of his live stand-up shows, you’ll know that a conversation podcast in Anderson’s hands is a likely winner. Wilosophy makes the very most of Anderson’s connections in the world of Australian comedy as well as the host’s charisma and intelligence to delve into the lives and philosophies of interesting, funny folks. Love an obscure Aussie comedian or personality? There’s a good chance they’ve hashed it out with Anderson.
The Orchard
Facing the same 2020 lockdowns as the rest of us, Eric Bana chose to make the most of his time by recording The Orchard, a crime drama meets supernatural mystery. We’re glad Bana didn’t take up yoga because the result is the recently released Audible 13-part podcast series, where the Aussie actor plays Adam Durwood, a police detective and struggling single parent. When Durwood is assigned to investigate the possible murder of a teenage boy found dead on the grounds of a private girl’s school, he soon finds out there’s more to the story than first meets the eye. This is as close as you can get to a television series in a podcast.
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