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Have you uncovered a must-listen Australian podcast of your own? Recommend it to us! We’d love to know more about what you listen to.

(If you’re curious about how we decide which podcasts to include in this guide, read our FAQ here.)

Working with Sound: Jess Ong and Rosa Ellen (SPUN Stories)

Jess Ong and Rosa Ellen produce the SPUN Stories podcast. They told us about the perils of recording under a doona when you live in the tropics – and why there’s more to the Top End than crocodiles.
Working with Sound: Jess O’Callaghan

The Party Room (and RN Drive) producer Jess O’Callaghan spoke to us about blending current affairs with creative audio, and the bounty of Australian sound right under our noses.
Working with Sound: Natalie Kestecher

Award-winning radio maker Natalie Kestecher blends documentary, performance and fiction in her unusual stories. She spoke to us about recording on the road, and what it is to truly become the muse.
Working with Sound: Emily Naismith and Ben Birchall (Ingredipedia)

Ingredipedia co-hosts Emily Naismith and Ben Birchall discuss colourful food stories and the value of a supportive Australian audio community.
Working with Sound: Kylie Sturgess

Kylie Sturgess is the Perth-based producer of Token Skeptic, 365 Days of Philosophy and more. She spoke to us about the importance of just giving things a go.
Working with Sound: Brodie Lancaster and Kamna Muddagouni (Can U Not?)

Kamna Muddagouni and Brodie Lancaster chat to us about their pop culture podcast, Can U Not? – and the challenges and benefits of a DIY approach.
Working with Sound: Wendy Zukerman

Wendy Zukerman is the creator and host of Science Vs (first for the ABC, now for US company Gimlet Media). We spoke to her about telling science stories with a healthy balance of facts, accuracy and rude bits.
Working with Sound: Sam Loy

Sam Loy produces the podcast Human/Ordinary. We spoke to him about finding compelling stories in ordinary places, and what motivates him to keep going with an independent project.
Working with Sound: Richard Fidler

Richard Fidler presents Conversations. He discusses the mini-series he co-produced – based on ancient Viking sagas – and about why making radio can be like producing music.
Working with Sound: Kyla Slaven

Kyla Slaven produces the kids ethics podcast Short & Curly. We talked to her about finding the fun in big ethical questions – and why kids are the perfect listening audience.