Newcastle Writers Festival

Newcastle Writers Festival
Newcastle Writers Festival

Podcast by Newcastle Writers Festival

  1. Markus Zusak in Conversation

    2 DAYS AGO

    Markus Zusak in Conversation

    From his international bestseller, The Book Thief, to the recent memoir Three Wild Dogs and the Truth, Markus Zusak’s stellar writing career has taken him down unexpected paths. In his first Newcastle Writers Festival appearance, Markus sheds light on the good, the bad, and the ugly moments in a life full of love, sorrow, and success. Hosted by Dan Cox. This conversation was recorded at the 2025 Newcastle Writers Festival. The Stories to You podcast series is supported by Create NSW. If you would like to contribute to the valuable work of the festival in fostering a culture of reading and writing, please consider a tax-deductible donation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    58 min
  2. Program for Saturday 5 April 2025

    13 FEB

    Program for Saturday 5 April 2025

    ABC Newcastle's Dan Cox reads the 2025 program for 5 April. This initiative is part of Newcastle Writers Festival's Disability Inclusion Action Plan and is funded by Create NSW.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min
  3. Program for Sunday 6 April 2025

    13 FEB

    Program for Sunday 6 April 2025

    ABC Newcastle's Dan Cox reads the 2025 program for 6 April. This initiative is part of Newcastle Writers Festival's Disability Inclusion Action Plan and is funded by Create NSW.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    9 min
  4. Program for Wed 2 to Fri 4 April 2025

    13 FEB

    Program for Wed 2 to Fri 4 April 2025

    ABC Newcastle's Dan Cox reads the 2025 program for 2 to 4 April. This initiative is part of Newcastle Writers Festival's Disability Inclusion Action Plan and is funded by Create NSW.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2 min
  5. Jodi Picoult - By Any Other Name

    04/12/2024

    Jodi Picoult - By Any Other Name

    In October, Newcastle Writers Festival hosted a special event with best-selling US writer Jodi Picoult. Mamamia executive editor Jessie Stephens hosted the conversation, which centred on Jodi's well-researched and imaginative new book By Any Other Name about two women, living 400 years apart, who aspire to be playwrights and the battles they must fight for recognition. Jodi speaks about the myths surrounding Shakespeare, the challenges of being a female artists, and her extensive research.  Thank you to our partner University of Newcastle, Allen & Unwin, and podcast funder Create NSW.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    56 min
  6. Kasey Chambers - Lessons I've Learnt

    04/12/2024

    Kasey Chambers - Lessons I've Learnt

    In November, Newcastle Writers Festival hosted a special event with ARIA-winning musician and songwriter Kasey Chambers at the University of Newcastle's Conservatorium of Music. Danni Carr, Kasey's friend and host of the acclaimed podcast How I Quit Alcohol, hosted the conversation about her new memoir Just Don't Be a D**khead and Other Profound Things I've Learnt!, which features compelling stories, rock-solid life lessons and heartfelt observations. Kasey also performed three songs with Brandon Dodd. Thank you to our major partner The University of Newcastle, publisher Hardie Grant Books, and podcast series funder Create NSW.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 10m
  7. Tim Winton in Conversation

    03/12/2024

    Tim Winton in Conversation

    In October 2024, Newcastle Writers Festival hosted a special event with acclaimed Australian writer Tim Winton. Festival director Rosemarie Milsom hosted the conversation which centred on Tim's most recent novel Juice, described by Tara June Winch as a 'masterful story for the ages'. Tim speaks about its central theme of climate devastation and contemplates whether a book can change the world.   Thank you to presenting partner University of Newcastle. This podcast series is supported by Create NSW.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 1m
  8. Susie Anderson, Sara M Saleh and Rob Waters – Writing Country and Connection

    17/09/2024

    Susie Anderson, Sara M Saleh and Rob Waters – Writing Country and Connection

    Poets Susie Anderson, Sara M Saleh and Rob Waters discuss the interconnection between identity and creativity with Magdalena Ball. This conversation was recorded at the 2024 Newcastle Writers Festival. The Stories to You podcast series is supported by Create NSW. If you would like to contribute to the valuable work of the festival in fostering a culture of reading and writing, please consider a tax-deductible donation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 3m
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Ratings & Reviews

4.7
out of 5
11 Ratings

About

Podcast by Newcastle Writers Festival

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  • Creator
    Newcastle Writers Festival
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Newcastle Writers Festival
  • Show Website
    Newcastle Writers Festival

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