Down Under Author Interviews with Paul Rushworth-Brown

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Author-to-author conversations exploring books, writing, history and the creative process. Hosted by Australian author Paul Rushworth-Brown, Down Under Interviews features long-form discussions with published writers from around the world. The series maintains strong visibility in Apple Podcasts search under primary author interview terms. Watch full interviews at paulrushworthbrown.com/events-interviews. Produced in association with Meet the Author and History Bards Podcast. Research features and full interviews at paulrushworthbrown.com.

  1. Outback Odyssey — When the Past Refuses to Stay Silent

    MAR 17

    Outback Odyssey — When the Past Refuses to Stay Silent

    In this episode of Down Under Interviews, Paul Rushworth-Brown explores the deeper story behind Outback Odyssey — a historical novel shaped by memory, migration, and the lives often left out of official history. This is not a story about power or politics. It is about ordinary people navigating a world that has already decided their place within it. From post-war migration to the Australian outback, this conversation reflects on identity, survival, and the weight of silence carried across generations.

    20 min
  2. Catherine Hughes — The Women Behind the Norman Conquest | Down Under Interviews

    MAR 16

    Catherine Hughes — The Women Behind the Norman Conquest | Down Under Interviews

    Catherine Hughes joins Paul Rushworth-Brown on Down Under Interviews to explore the historical world surrounding the Norman Conquest and the women whose lives unfolded in the shadow of power, intrigue, and political strategy. Drawing on the research behind her novel Therein Lies the Pearl, Catherine discusses the complex roles women played in courtly life, religious institutions, and royal politics during one of the most transformative periods in English history. From espionage and loyalty to survival in a dangerous political landscape, this conversation reveals how historical fiction can illuminate the human stories behind great historical events. Listen, watch, and explore more: YouTube Interviewhttps://www.youtube.com/@DownUnderInterviews Author interviews and articleshttps://www.paulrushworthbrown.com

    23 min
  3. When History Forces Ordinary Lives to Change | Paul Rushworth-Brown on Moments with Marianne

    MAR 14

    When History Forces Ordinary Lives to Change | Paul Rushworth-Brown on Moments with Marianne

    History does not simply sit in the background of a story. Sometimes it presses directly on the lives of ordinary people, shaping their choices, identities, and futures. In this conversation from Moments with Marianne, Australian author and host of Down Under Interviews, Paul Rushworth-Brown, discusses the historical inspiration behind his novel Outback Odyssey. The story follows a young migrant arriving in Australia after the Second World War, confronting the realities of frontier life, cultural encounter, and the search for belonging in a land both beautiful and unforgiving. Drawing on family history and archival research, Paul reflects on how the lives of ordinary individuals are often transformed by the forces of history — migration, landscape, survival, and the enduring question of identity. This episode explores the deeper themes behind Outback Odyssey and the real experiences that shaped the novel. PSI TV Interviewhttps://youtu.be/DxV3hSXT5EQ?si=unBh1d02miRHg_X0 Outback Odyssey and other books by Paul Rushworth-Brownhttps://www.paulrushworthbrown.com/books Down Under InterviewsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DownUnderInterviewsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3cOq1k9ai1m3WtnYWUXS5V Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/down-under-author-interviews-with-paul-rushworth-brown/id1859124722iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-down-under-author-intervi-315241158/ Watch the original television interviewLearn more about the novelListen to more conversations with authors

    23 min
  4. Ireland’s Warrior Legacy: John B. Wren on An Trodai | Vikings, Brian Boru & Medieval Ireland

    MAR 10

    Ireland’s Warrior Legacy: John B. Wren on An Trodai | Vikings, Brian Boru & Medieval Ireland

    What happens when family, war, and destiny collide in medieval Ireland? In this episode of Down Under Interviews, host Paul Rushworth-Brown speaks with author John B. Wren about his sweeping historical novel An Trodai, an epic saga set during one of Ireland’s most turbulent eras. Spanning from the Viking invasion of Connaught in 893 AD to the rise of Clann MacLaoghaire in 1042, the novel follows generations of warriors whose lives unfold against the shifting power struggles of early Ireland. Through characters such as Scolai, Daigh, Laoghaire, and Conall, Wren explores the burdens of loyalty, clan survival, and the human cost of history. The story moves through legendary moments including Viking raids, the political rise of Brian Boru, and the dramatic lead-up to the Battle of Clontarf, one of the defining conflicts of medieval Ireland. Originally published as a trilogy and now combined into a single volume, An Trodai blends historical research with immersive storytelling, bringing readers into a world where family legacy, prophecy, and warfare shaped the future of a nation. In this conversation, John B. Wren discusses: Writing historical fiction grounded in real events Reconstructing medieval Ireland and Viking influence The rise of Ireland’s warrior clans How personal stories intersect with the larger sweep of history Note: Irish readers have strongly supported homegrown authors in recent years, with 13 of the top 20 bestselling books in 2024 written by Irish-born or Ireland-based authors, highlighting a renewed global interest in stories rooted in Irish history and culture.

    19 min
  5. Ryan Hale — Author Interview | Down Under Interviews with Paul Rushworth-Brown

    MAR 6

    Ryan Hale — Author Interview | Down Under Interviews with Paul Rushworth-Brown

    In this episode of Down Under Interviews, Australian author and interviewer Paul Rushworth-Brown speaks with author Ryan Hale about the journey behind his writing, the research that shapes storytelling, and the personal experiences that influence the stories authors choose to tell. Down Under Interviews is a long-form conversation series featuring published authors from around the world. Each conversation explores the craft of writing, creative process, historical research, and the lived experiences that shape powerful storytelling. Interviews are recorded for Down Under Interviews (AUS/US) and are also distributed on the History Bards Podcast (US). Selected interviews and highlights also appear on Meet the Author (US) and Down Under Interviews-UK, part of Eloise Ferguson Literary Conversations, which works with authors and interview platforms to support thoughtful, research-led literary conversations. 🎧 Watch the full video interview on the Down Under Interviews YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@DownUnderInterviews

    18 min
  6. Judas: Villain, Scapegoat… or Necessary to History?

    FEB 19

    Judas: Villain, Scapegoat… or Necessary to History?

    In this episode of Down Under Interviews, Paul Rushworth-Brown speaks with Ralph E. Jarells, author of Jesus and Judas: Best Friends Forever, about one of history’s most contested figures. Was Judas Iscariot a traitor driven by greed — or a man caught in a divine design larger than himself? For two thousand years, Judas has carried the weight of betrayal. But what if history required a villain? What if the story we inherited was shaped not only by faith, but by power, politics, and the need for moral certainty? This conversation explores loyalty, prophecy, free will, and the burden of being cast as history’s scapegoat. Ralph challenges the traditional narrative, asking whether Judas was acting in defiance — or in obedience. Together, they examine the tension between destiny and choice, and the cost of being remembered through a single act. Because history does not end.People carry it. 📚 Jesus and Judas: Best Friends Forever by Ralph E. Jarells🎙 Hosted by Paul Rushworth-Brown📺 Down Under Interviews🎧 Also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

    26 min
  7. When Belief Becomes Violence: Linea Tanner on Myth, Power, and Empire

    JAN 26

    When Belief Becomes Violence: Linea Tanner on Myth, Power, and Empire

    In this episode of Down Under Interviews, Australian author and host Paul Rushworth-Brown speaks with Linea Tanner, author of Apollo’s Raven. Set in Roman-occupied Britannia, Tanner’s work uses myth and history to explore how belief systems shape power, justify violence, and sustain empire. Rather than offering simple heroes or moral resolution, the conversation examines myth as a tool of control, resistance, and survival. This long-form discussion looks at writing historical fantasy grounded in research, the role of legend in normalising conquest, and how ancient stories reflect real historical pressures. Recorded for Down Under Interviews.Also airing via History Bards Podcast and Meet the Author (US).

    22 min
  8. Inside Nazi Germany: Identity, Espionage, and Moral Survival in The Eagle Scout Picture

    JAN 11

    Inside Nazi Germany: Identity, Espionage, and Moral Survival in The Eagle Scout Picture

    In this episode of Down Under Interviews, author Gary Kidney discusses The Eagle Scout Picture, a World War II espionage thriller inspired by real intelligence operations. Set inside Nazi Germany before the United States formally entered the war, the novel follows a young American Eagle Scout sent on a near-suicidal mission: to live undercover in the heart of the Third Reich, blend in completely, and survive long enough to pass critical intelligence back home. In conversation with Paul Rushworth-Brown, Gary explores themes of identity, moral compromise, and psychological endurance — asking what happens when survival requires becoming someone you despise. The discussion moves beyond plot to examine conscience under pressure, the cost of deception, and the long shadows cast by wartime choices. A thoughtful, historically grounded conversation about espionage, ethics, and the human toll of living a double life.

    22 min
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Author-to-author conversations exploring books, writing, history and the creative process. Hosted by Australian author Paul Rushworth-Brown, Down Under Interviews features long-form discussions with published writers from around the world. The series maintains strong visibility in Apple Podcasts search under primary author interview terms. Watch full interviews at paulrushworthbrown.com/events-interviews. Produced in association with Meet the Author and History Bards Podcast. Research features and full interviews at paulrushworthbrown.com.

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