Ideas at the House

Sydney Opera House
Ideas at the House

Talks and conversations from the Sydney Opera House featuring the world’s greatest minds and culture creators. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. An Industry Off-Key | All About Women 2025

    5 DAYS AGO

    An Industry Off-Key | All About Women 2025

    Despite decades of legislative reform and workplace protections in other industries, some claim there is a persistent shadowy underbelly in Australian music, with female artists alleging bullying, harassment as well as sexist and racist abuse. Speaking from lived experience, Australian artists BARKAA and Jaguar Jonze argue for their rights at work and challenge the lack of accountability from those at the top. This event was recorded live at Sydney Opera House on 9 March 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min
  2. Wild at Heart with Gina Chick | All About Women 2025

    29 JUN

    Wild at Heart with Gina Chick | All About Women 2025

    Embracing her misfit nature early on, Gina Chick found grounding in the rhythms of the natural world. With an innate ability to bring barefoot wisdom into her daily life, Gina has dedicated her time to help others be guided by their internal authority. Her extraordinary journey includes surviving cancer, losing her only child to the same illness, and spending 67 days alone in the Tasmanian wilderness and ultimately becoming the first winner of Alone Australia. Gina shares her story in her memoir, We Are The Stars. With humour and unshakable spirit, she invites you into an intimate journey of possibility through story and song. This event was recorded live at Sydney Opera House on 9 March 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 2m
  3. Matrescence | All About Women 2025

    22 JUN

    Matrescence | All About Women 2025

    Acclaimed science journalist and author Lucy Jones (UK), explores the emerging concept of matrescence and how motherhood causes more physiological and psychological changes than we have been led to believe.  Part memoir and part journalism, her latest book – named ‘Book of the Year’ by The New Yorker, the New Statesman and the Daily Mail – is an urgent examination of motherhood and mental health. Join Jones in conversation with reproductive rights journalist and author of The Most Important Job in the World, Gina Rushton as they radically reveal the science of motherhood. This event was recorded live at Sydney Opera House on 9 March 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 2m
  4. The Lasting Harm | All About Women 2025

    15 JUN

    The Lasting Harm | All About Women 2025

    Journalist and survivor Lucia Osborne-Crowley goes beyond the headlines in this gripping podcast, sharing the untold stories of the women victimised by Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Drawing from her acclaimed book The Lasting Harm, she reveals the emotional toll of the trial, the strength of survivor testimony, and the systemic failures that continue to persist, even after countless convictions. A powerful exploration of justice, trauma, and the courage it takes to speak out — and keep surviving. This event was moderated by Grace Tame and recorded live at Sydney Opera House on 9 March 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 1m
  5. Feeling The Heat | All About Women 2025

    8 JUN

    Feeling The Heat | All About Women 2025

    What happens when a natural phase of life becomes a trending topic—and a business opportunity? In this sharp, funny, and deeply insightful conversation, our panel dives into the realities of perimenopause and menopause. From mood swings to hot flushes, hormone therapy to healthcare ‘goopification’, they unpack the confusion, stigma, and skyrocketing market around women’s health. With personal stories and expert insights, this podcast cuts through the noise to bring clarity, solidarity, and a few laughs. This event was recorded live at Sydney Opera House on 9 March 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr
  6. Ladies, We Need To Talk | All About Women 2025

    1 JUN

    Ladies, We Need To Talk | All About Women 2025

    The Ladies, We Need to Talk podcast goes deep on the personal stuff that's hard to talk about, even with your closest mates. With sensitivity, hilarity, personal stories and serious smarts, it tries to work out what normal is by talking to real women about their real experiences.   Relive Yumi Stynes bringing her hit ABC podcast to the Opera House, with a panel of frank and funny women answering the question: is everyone having more interesting sex than me? This event was recorded live at Sydney Opera House on 9 March 2025.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr
  7. They Still Take The Children Away | All About Women 2025

    25 MAY

    They Still Take The Children Away | All About Women 2025

    Human rights lawyer Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts brings her fight for justice for First Nations people and children to this powerful episode. Drawing from her own childhood trauma, forcibly removed at the tender age of ten and only began to heal when she fled the out-of-home care system to reconnect with kin and return to country. Her unflinching exposé uncovers the ongoing violence institutions are inflicting on children and their communities – from racist family policing and shameful rates of child removals to the steady pipeline of First Nations children into the criminal justice system. Listen to this conversation of bold truth-telling that poses an important challenge to us all. This event was recorded live at Sydney Opera House on 9 March 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr
  8. The Baby Boycott | All About Women 2025

    18 MAY

    The Baby Boycott | All About Women 2025

    Deciding whether to have kids is more complex than ever. This thoughtful conversation unpacks the deeply personal choice of parenthood alongside its broader political, financial, and environmental implications. With birth rates falling and uncertainty rising, more women are choosing not to have children. Plug in and hear candid conversations about climate anxiety, economic pressures, and social expectations—and why opting out of parenthood is becoming an increasingly common decision. This event was recorded live at Sydney Opera House on 9 March 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr
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Ratings & Reviews

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8 Ratings

About

Talks and conversations from the Sydney Opera House featuring the world’s greatest minds and culture creators. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Sydney Opera House
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2025
  • Episodes
    451
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2021, Sydney Opera House. All Rights Reserved.
  • Show Website
    Ideas at the House

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