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

  • Ali Trimper

    Local novelist Ali Trimper is just about to launch her second book “Search for Elise”. Like her first novel, this is a murder mystery.

    Ali loves murder mysteries. She loves reading them and she loves writing them, she’s currently writing her third.
    From an idyllic childhood reading books to a career as a special education teacher, Ali has seen and done a lot.

    Ali shares he adventurous life with us today.

    50 min
  • Mitch Schoemaker

    Mitch Schoemaker got hooked on wrestling when he was a young boy. He had missed the heyday of 70’s and 80’s WWE but when he saw wrestling on TV in New York on a family holiday, he was hooked. Now he wrestles all over the world with the moniker One Shot Ryder. Megan describes herself as a wrestling tragic and so it was a very good thing that they got together to talk all things wrestling.

    54 min
  • John Pugh

    John Pugh’s family has been in Toowoomba a very long time.

    His Grandfather started Pugh’s Bakery. But like the demographics of the region, John has changed. He has grown into a man who believes that the world should a welcoming inclusive place, starting right here in his hometown.

    John is on Big Little Small Talk today to talk about Peace Day 2024 coming up in Toowoomba on Sunday September 29 at Civic Square. He also shares some of his thoughts about Scouts, Folk Music and Religion.

    47 min
  • Mark Scholtes

    Mark Scholtes describes his life and all the wonderful things he has done as though it’s been a fortune stroke of serendipity. From playing his fathers George Benson records as a boy to playing music WITH George Benson as an adult. From being a dyslexic kid to gaining his PHD, Mark seems in constant awe that he has been so lucky. A thoroughly enjoyable interview.

    47 min
  • Don Watson

    Don Watson always wanted to own a plane, but he couldn’t afford it. So Don’s work around was to build his own. Is it possible to gather “left over bits and pieces saved from the scrap heap” and turn them into an aircraft? Don has had lots of fun trying. A fascinating story of determination and motivation to achieve his childhood dreams.

    50 min
  • Jenny Woodward

    Jenny Woodward grew up in Toowoomba and says her earliest memories are of “being cold and wearing scratchy, woollen clothing”.

    Jenny is the fifth of six girls and has forged a distinguished career in the media. Best known as the ABC’s long standing weather communicator, she is a much loved bookend to many Queenslander’s days.

    Jenny has many strings to her bow including a book and a one woman stage show called “Weathering Well”. On this theme, Jenny’s husband has a successful wine making business called “Wedded to the Weather”.

    49 min
  • Frankie Frivolous

    Frankie Frivolous describes herself in the following way “psychonaut, amateur artist, parent, pacifist, filled with existential angst”.

    Megan has a deep dive into each of these categories and finds a thoroughly engaging, if what complex, character.

    49 min
  • Karen Smythe

    In the wake of the Olympic Games Paris 2024, it was perfect timing for Megan to speak with Karen Smythe.

    Karen, amongst other things, runs a program called 'Speak Up For Sport'. Athletes, young and old, are trained in public speaking, media interviews, social media and how to retain their sponsorships.

    Karen grew up in Toowoomba but has taken her expertise to the world.


    Please note this interview was recorded remotely and we apologise for some audio quality issues throughout this podcast.

    52 min
  • Abbey Craik

    By her own admission, Abbey Craik was brought up in a funeral family. Her Uncle and Aunt owned a funeral parlour and many of Abbey’s worked there. When she was offered a job at a pet crematorium, she knew it was the job for her. Hear Abbey’s empathetic and often hilarious stories about her work.

    48 min
  • Shirley-Anne Gardiner

    This week we're back into the archives to bring you Megan's first interview when Big Little Small Talk launched on 102.7 FM in September 2021 with Shirley-Anne Gardiner who at the time was the Executive Director at Toowoomba Hospital. Today she is the CEO of Momentum Mental Health.


    Megan will return soon with brand new episodes of Big Little Small Talk, but in the meantime we hope you enjoy this interview from our archives.

    35 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…