Big Little Small Talk

Big Little Small Talk

By Megan O'Hara Sullivan and 102.7 FM ToowoombaSociety & CulturePersonal Journals
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Big Little Small Talk episodes

  • Daisy McPaul

    Megan interviews 100 year old Daisy McPaul on this episode of Big Little Small Talk.

    Daisy has seen many things in her long life and relays her stories with humour and warmth. She had a rocky start to life, but quickly found her feet doing clerical work in Brisbane during World War II.

    Imagine living for 100 years!

    Daisy McPaul tells us how it’s done. 

    Recorded March 8 2022

    38 min
  • Toowoomba Hospice - Graham Barron

    Megan O'Hara Sullivan is at the Toowoomba Hospice a community based private healthcare facility which provides free palliative care to the terminally ill. In this podcast she will speak to Graham Barron, Chairman of the Toowoomba Hospice Association.

    35 min
  • Robyn Prentice

    Last year Megan O’Hara Sullivan went to a 60 year Squash Reunion to meet Toowoomba Women’s Squash champion (1970-1988) Robyn Prentice. In this episode you’ll get to hear how Squash took her all over the globe and a glimpse into her life inside & outside of Squash. Recorded 11 September 2021

    43 min
  • Vietnam Veterans Day 2022

    Today on Big Little Small Talk, Megan chats to some of the participants in the Toowoomba RSL Sub Branch Vietnam Veterans Day Service, also known as the Battle of Long Tan held each year on the 18th of August.

    Jim Danskin was the guest speaker, Dan O'Mara the MC, Reverend David Snape officiated. Megan also spoke to sisters Kathy Uprichard and Genny Doherty from the Harlaxton Women's Auxiliary. Recorded August 18 2022

    49 min
  • Uncle Wayne Fossey

    Uncle Wayne Fossey is an Elder in residence at UniSQ. Today on Big Little Small Talk he explains to Megan the importance of being on Country; it is a healing force for Aboriginal people...and so much more. Recorded 10 June 2022

    52 min
  • Prince Long Lo

    On this episode of Big Little Small Talk we meet Prince Long Lo, an incredible young man who is embedded in the Toowoomba community and has an interesting story to tell. Recorded 31 October 2021

    47 min
  • Gay Hold Carpenter

    Coming up today on Big Little Small Talk, Megan talks to passionate local hairdresser Gay Hold-Carpenter about her many projects in the community including Project School Formal & Hair Aid. Recorded 30 September 2021

    46 min
  • John Osborne OAM

    John Osborne OAM is a living legend. He grew up right in the heart of Toowoomba City and has lived here ever since. A city alderman, a pioneer in the tourist industry and a driving force behind the Tour of Toowoomba international cycling event. Recorded 14 January 2022

    56 min
  • Andrew Macdonald

    On this episode of Big Little Small Talk, Megan will be chatting to craftman, artist and privet master Andrew Macdonald from Cobb & Co Museum. Recorded 7 September 2021

    27 min
  • Ric Chauvel Carlsson

    Today on Big Little Small Talk, Megan interviews Ric Chauvel Carlsson. Ric is the grandson of seminal Australian filmmakers Charles and Elsa Chauvel, famous for the ground breaking film "Jedda". It was the first film to feature two indigenous lead characters and the first Australian feature film to be shot in colour. Recorded 13 March 2022

    59 min

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Megan O'Hara Sullivan has interviewed countless Toowoomba region locals. Megan feels that everyone has their own story to tell and every one is worth listening to and you'll hear it all on Big Little…