20 years ago he turned up on Australian TV, an Englishman with a hell of a lot to say.

In this edition of Awkward Conversations we debate those ’11 mundane words’, talk about how he got here, and what we can learn from cancel culture.

He might even change your mind.

In Australia we like to tell ourselves we’re not racist. In this episode we talk to two first nations leaders who have offered to set us straight on what it’s really like to be an indigenous Australian.

Addiction is one of Australia’s greatest problems. Millions of Australians and their families are struggling with substance abuse.

But when we think of addiction to pain medication we usually think of famous people who find themselves on the wrong side of the law, we don’t expect it to be the rising star in a corporate office.

Everyone knows the story of Daniel Morcombe.

Daniel’s parents, Bruce and Denise Morcombe are Australian heroes, turning their worst nightmare into a crusade to save kids.

But what I have never understood, what I have always wanted to know, is how Bruce and Denise stayed married, through those darkest days, how did they keep their marriage together?

Imagine growing up in the wrong body? We’re chatting to Jess, a young transgender lawyer who bravely shares her story.

Jess teaches us that language is important and gender really is fluid.

It’s the ultimate Awkward Conversation.

I thought I knew Terri and Steve Irwin's story. But as we sat down to chat I realised I didn't know some really important stuff.

Tim Newth is the ultimate country kid. He grew up on a farm outside a tiny town in regional Victoria. The oldest son of a football hero. In 1988 Tim left Victoria, headed for Australia’s last frontier, the Northern Territory.

Sunshine Coast radio announcer Todd Widdicombe is an adopted only child. Important life detail that has followed him and impacted every decision he has ever made. How does NOT knowing where you come from shape where you’re going?

Nathan Weckert was driving home from soccer practice when he collided with a guard rail on the Bruce Highway. Waiting for roadside assistance to arrive, he called his mum Shannon and asked her to come and get him.