The Book Pod with Corrie Perkin

By Corrie Perkin

On this show award-winning journalist and former bookseller Corrie Perkin dives deep into conversation with some of the most exciting and relevant writers our culture has to offer.

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The podcast currently has 25 episodes available.

The Book Pod with Corrie Perkin episodes:

August 24, 2022 With Nature by Fiona Brockhoff
In this episode of The Book Pod Corrie talks to acclaimed garden designer Fiona Brockhoff about her new book With Nature. They explore Fiona's story, her design philosophy and how she works with nature and local elements to create some of south-east Australia's most uniquely beautiful gardens.
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46min
August 10, 2022 Zelensky with Andrew L Urban
With the world aghast at Russia's brutal and unlawful invasion of Ukraine this episode is a timely insight into the life and times of President Volodymyr Zelensky. Join Corrie speaking with Andrew L Urban the co-author of the world first Zelensky: The Unlikely Ukrainian Hero Who Defied Putin and United the World. XSOaOm4grSK3QLXfZNnB
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33min
July 27, 2022 Jesustown with Paul Daley
Listen to this most intriguing conversation between Corrie and two time Walkley award winning journalist, author and playwright Paul Daley as they talk about his new novel Jesustown. Set in a mission town in the deep north, the true cost of the colonial past for both black and white participants looms large.
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45min
July 13, 2022 Grounding with Lulah Ellender
In this episode Corrie talks to English author Lulah Ellender about her beautiful new memoir Grounding which explores the importance of gardens to artists, individuals and the wider community.
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33min
June 29, 2022 After the Romanovs with Helen Rappaport
Corrie talks to UK author and academic Helen Rappaport about her fascinating book After the Romanovs. It chronicles the triumphs and the tragedies of the Russian diaspora who escaped to Paris and beyond during the Revolution and then World War II. Helen makes the point that with the war on Ukraine the Russian intelligentsia are again making a run for it.
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50min
June 08, 2022 Loveland with Robert Lukins
When a man writes women in domestic noir and gets it so right he's one to watch. Corrie chats to Melbourne writer Robert Lukins about his long and winding road to to getting Loveland published, and also how he managed to inhabit his female characters with such clarity.
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51min
May 19, 2022 Not Drowning, Waving with Sarah Krasnostein
Corrie discusses the big issues around mental health with writer, lawyer and public commentator Sarah Krasnostein following the publication of her Quarterly Essay - Not Drowning Waving.
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34min
April 29, 2022 Devotion with Hannah Kent
Corrie talks to Hannah Kent about her best-selling novel Devotion. This is Hannah's third book which has been widely acclaimed by critics and readers alike. Set in Prussia, at sea and then ultimately in South Australia this is a love story that triumphs despite almost insurmountable odds.
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58min
April 13, 2022 Childless with Sian Prior
Corrie embarks on an extremely personal conversation with writer, columnist, ABC broadcaster and academic Sian Prior who talks about her ultimately unsuccessful journey to have a child of her own. Sian's second memoir Childless: A Story of Freedom and Longing is a brave and revealing must-read for anyone who has experienced or observed a difficult quest to have a child.
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44min
March 30, 2022 A Bloody Good Rant with Tom Keneally
Booker Prize winner and genuine National Living Treasure, Tom Keneally joins Corrie in this episode to talk about his recent collection of essays A Bloody Good Rant.
Covering everything from romance, strong women, politics, the Catholic Church and the joy of grandchildren. It's a conversation not to be missed.

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35min

FAQs about The Book Pod with Corrie Perkin:

How many episodes does The Book Pod with Corrie Perkin have?

The podcast currently has 25 episodes available.