Conversations with Cornesy
Episodes
Peter Mitchell
25 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Mitchell is an author. His latest book is called ‘I’ll Walk Beside You’. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebo...
Nancye Hayes
19 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nancye Hayes is one of Australian musical theatre's leading ladies. She is an actor, dancer, singer, choreographer and director. Listen live on the FI...
Jeff Steel
18 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Steel is an author of military history. His latest book is ‘Against the Rising Sun: An Australian POW’s Survival From Changi to Nagas...
Andrew Edwards
12 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Edwards is an English adventurer. His latest book is ‘A Land Rover Named Lucy’. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Face...
Al Jardine
12 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Al Jardine is an American musician, singer-songwriter and co-founder of the Beach Boys. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X&nbs...
John Graham
05 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
John Graham is a legend of the Woodville-West Torrens Football Club. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Su...
Roy Eccleston
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Roy Eccleston is an award-winning journalist. He is the author of ‘The Joy of Giving: The story of James and Diana Ramsay’. Listen live on...
Reg Mombassa and Peter O’Doherty
29 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reg Mombassa and Peter O’Doherty are founding members of Mental As Anything. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and...
Reuben Kaye
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reuben Kaye is 2026 Artistic Director of the Adelaide Cabaret Festival. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram....
Phil Rogers
22 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Rogers is a triple Olympian swimmer. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Subscribe on YouTubeSee omnys...
Warren Rankine
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Warren Rankine is the founder of an award-winning brand and building company. His book is called 'Fifteen Feet Tall'. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player...
Gerard McCabe
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gerard McCabe is an Adelaide jeweller. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Subscribe on YouTubeSee omnystud...
Neil Armfield
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Neil Armfield is an Australian director known for Candy, Holding the Man and Edens Lost. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X&nb...
Jean-Christophie Novelli
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jean-Christophe Novelli is a French chef, restaurateur and television personality. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and...
Ruthie Foster
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ruthie Foster is an American singer-songwriter. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Subscribe on YouTubeSee...
Mia Martin Hobbs
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mia Martin Hobbs is a historian. She is a co-editor of the book 'Challenging Anzac - Stories that don't fit the legend.' Listen live on the FIVEAA Pla...
Ant Williams
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ant Williams is a world-record free diver, mental fitness expert, and keynote speaker. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X ...
Tim May
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tim May is a former Australian cricketer from South Australia. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Subscrib...
Sam Shahin
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Shahin is a businessman and developer of The Bend Motorsport Park. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. ...
Simon Madden
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Simon Madden is an Essendon dual premiership player. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Subscribe on YouTu...
Tosca Looby
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tosca Looby is a documentary maker. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Subscribe on YouTubeSee omnystudio....
Geoff Baynes
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Geoff Baynes is a South Adelaide FC Hall of Famer. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Subscribe on YouTube...
Robert McLean
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Robert McLean is the author of 'The Town Like No Other: A Story of Broken Hill'. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and I...
David McNally
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
David McNally is a Hall of Fame Speaker and bestselling author. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Subscri...
Wawira Njiru
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wawira Njiru is founder and Executive Director of Food 4 Education. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Sub...
Peter Bedford
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Bedford is an Aussie Rules great. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Subscribe on YouTubeSee omnystu...
Brendan Cullen
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brendan Cullen's book 'The Desert Swimmer' is out now. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Subscribe on You...
Michael Wanganeen
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Wanganeen is an SA country football legend. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Subscribe on YouTub...
Brendan Flynn
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brendan Flynn is a former Olympic basketball coach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jay Allen
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jay Allen is an inspirational speaker raising awareness about skin cancer. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagr...
David Speirs - Episode 2
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
David Speirs is a former Liberal leader of the opposition. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Subscribe on...
Joanne Hartstone
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joanne Hartstone is an award-winning theatre maker. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Subscribe on YouTub...
Alex Hill
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Hill is an actor and writer. His Fringe show is 'Why I Stuck A Flare Up My Ar** For England'. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Face...
Brian Nankervis
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Nankervis is a writer, actor and co-creator of RocKwiz. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Subscribe...
Elliot Hannay
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Elliot Hannay is a retired journalist and author of ‘Embedded: The Gulf Country Murders’. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on F...
James Begley
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
James Begley is an entrepreneur and former footballer. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Subscribe on You...
Jess Stenson
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jess Stenson is a Commonwealth Games gold medalist and Olympic runner. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. ...
Matt Reimann
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Reimann is a health scientist and futurist. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Subscribe on YouTubeSe...
Gordon Wooton
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gordon Wooton was an outback road builder. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Subscribe on YouTubeSee omny...
Bec Daniher
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Neale Daniher's daughter and executive director at FightMND. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and I...
Michael Angelakis
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
South Australian seafood icon. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Subscribe on Yo...
John Boulger
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
John Boulger is a former motorcycle speedway champion. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagr...
Roisin O’Donnell
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Roisin O’Donnell is an award-winning Irish author. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Insta...
Kelvin Templeton
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australian Football Hall of Famer and author Kelvin Templeton. His new book is called 'Collision'. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on...
Tony Abbott
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Prime Minister of Australia Tony Abbott. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Sub...
Neville Mannix
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mannix Air Conditioning owner and founder Neville Mannix. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Inst...
Ita Buttrose
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ita Buttrose is a pioneer of Australian media. Her new book is called 'Unapologetically Ita'. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on ...
Stuart Coupe
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stuart Coupe is a journalist and author. His new book is 'Saffron Incorporated: The First King of the Cross'. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. F...
Dwayne Russell
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dwayne Russell is a renowned sports broadcaster and author of 'Killing for Sport'. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook,&...
Michael Neale
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Neale is History Trust of South Australia chair and former long-standing Bay to Birdwood chair. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow ...
Rex Patrick
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rex Patrick is a former Senator for South Australia. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram...
Mike Amor
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Amor is an award-winning journalist. His book is 'News Cowboys'. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X a...
Bill Herron
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Herron is a Glenelg Football Club great. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Subscribe on YouTubeSee omnyst...
Blake Johnston
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Blake Johnston is a world record surfer and mental health advocate. His memoir is 'Swellbeing: Everyone deserves to feel awesome'. Listen live on the ...
Conversations with Cornesy - Cheng Lei
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cheng Lei is a Chinese-Australian journalist. Her memoir is ‘Cheng Lei: A Memoir of Freedom’ written after she was detained in China on fa...
Conversations with Cornesy - Lisette Reymer
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lisette Reymer is journalist. Her book is called ‘No, I Don’t Get Danger Money: Confessions of an Accidental War Correspondent’. Lis...
Conversations with Cornesy - Graham Bidstrup
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Graham ‘Buzz’ Bidstrup is a founding member of The Angels and ARIA Hall of Fame member. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Fac...
Conversations with Cornesy - Ann Curthoys
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australian historian and author Ann Curthoys on her book, The Last Tour: Paul and Eslanda Robeson's Visit to Australia and New Zealand. Listen live on...
Conversations with Cornesy - Damien Wright
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
South Australian historian and author Damien Wright on his book, Australia's Lost Heroes: Anzacs in the Russian Civil War 1919. Listen live on the FIV...
Conversations with Cornesy - John Taylor
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Taylor is a Special Ops bomb squad veteran. His memoir is ‘Through Fear and Fire’. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Fac...
Conversations with Cornesy - Moana Hope
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Moana Hope is a former AFLW star. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Subscribe on YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/lis...
Conversations with Cornesy - Inara Strungs
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Inara Strungs is an Australian Latvian author. Her latest book is ‘Love, War and Crocodiles: A Life of Arvids Blumentals, aka Crocodile Harry&rs...
Conversations with Cornesy - David Day
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David Day is a renowned political biographer. His new book is ‘Hawke PM: The Making of a Legend’. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow...
Conversations with Cornesy - Laura Elvery
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Elvery is an award-winning author. Her new book ‘Nightingale’ is inspired by the life of Florence Nightingale. Listen live on the FI...
Conversations with Cornesy - Peter Hurley
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Hurley is managing director and owner of the Hurley Hotel Group. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Subsc...
Conversations with Cornesy - Sally Becker
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
British humanitarian aid worker Sally Becker. Her new book is 'Where Angels Fear to Tread: The Memoir of a Humanitarian Aid Worker'. Listen live on th...
Conversations with Cornesy - Tom Trumble
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Author Tom Trumble on his book, Survival in Singapore: The Triumph and Tragedy of Australia’s Greatest Commando Operations.See omnystudio.com/li...
Conversations with Cornesy - Vicki Hastrich
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Author Vicki Hastrich. Her new book is ‘The Last Days of Zane Grey’ about the last days of the Hollywood legend in Australia and his hunt ...
Conversations with Cornesy - Rod Halsted
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aussie larrikin Rod Halsted. His new book is ‘Take My Advice, I’m Not Using It! Adventures of a True Aussie Larrikin’. Listen live o...
Conversations with Cornesy - Raimond Gaita
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
German-Australian philosopher and author Raimond Gaita. His new book is ‘Justice and Hope: Essays, Lectures and Other Writings’.See omnyst...
Conversations with Cornesy - Alistair Haigh
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Retiring Haigh’s Chocolates CEO Alister Haigh. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Subscribe on YouTubeSee...
Conversations with Cornesy - Bob Lott
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Director of Weslo Group and co-director of Thebarton Theatre Bob Lott. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Subsc...
Conversations with Cornesy - Troy Cassar-Daley
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australian country music icon Troy Cassar-Daley. Troy is at the Adelaide Guitar Festival with Nancy Bates on September 12 (2025) at Her Majesty’...
Conversations with Cornesy - Anne Sebba
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Renowned British author and biographer Anne Sebba. Her latest book is 'The Women’s Orchestra of Auschwitz'. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Fo...
Conversations with Cornesy - Henry Young
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
101-year-old WWII fighter pilot and SA tennis legend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Conversations with Cornesy - Nick Arley
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Guinness World Record holder and adventure motorcyclist Nick Arley. His new book is ‘King of the Desert’. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player...
Conversations with Cornesy - Ian Baker-Finch
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australian golf great and 1991 Open champion Ian Baker-Finch. His authorised biography is ‘Ian Baker-Finch: To Hell and Back’. Listen live...
Conversations with Cornesy - Midge Ure
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter Midge Ure. He is at The Gov on October 11 (2025). Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and ...
Conversations with Cornesy - Sandy Roberts
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary sports presenter and commentator Sandy Roberts joins Graham Cornes. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram...
Conversations with Cornesy - Michael Milton
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australia’s most decorated Winter Paralympian Michael Milton joins Graham Cornes. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and...
Conversations with Cornesy - George Kapiniaris
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australian actor and comedian George Kapiniaris joins Graham Cornes. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Subscri...
Conversations with Cornesy - Jim Mavromatis
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vietnam War vet and Guitars 4 Vets SA ambassador Jim Mavromatis. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Subscribe o...
Conversations with Cornesy - Graham Gouldman
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Singer-songwriter and 10cc founding member Graham Gouldman.10cc are at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre on 2 August (2025). Listen live on the FIVEAA...
Conversations with Cornesy - Ernie Dingo
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australian actor, TV presenter and comedian Ernie Dingo AM joins Graham Cornes. Stream Going Places with Ernie Dingo on SBS On Demand. Listen live on ...
Conversations with Cornesy - Hannah Kent
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Best-selling author and Adelaide’s own Hannah Kent joins Graham Cornes. Her new book is 'Always Home, Always Homesick'. Listen live on the FIVEA...
Conversations with Cornesy - Amanda Goff
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former escort turned best-selling author Amanda Goff joins Graham Cornes. Her new book is 'Misfit: The Unravelling of Samantha X'. Listen live o...
Conversations with Cornesy - Ric Charlesworth
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ric Charlesworth AO - Sports Australia Hall of Famer and former politician - joins Graham Cornes. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Faceb...
Conversations with Cornesy - Chris Hadfield
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Hadfield is a retired astronaut and former commander of the International Space Station. He will be at the Adelaide Convention Centre on 3 July ...
Conversations with Cornesy - Grantlee Kieza
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grantlee Kieza is an award-winning journalist and best-selling author. His latest book is ‘Annette Kellerman, Australian Mermaid’. Listen ...
Conversations with Cornesy - Raynor Winn
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Raynor Winn – bestselling author of The Salt Path, now a major movie – joins Graham Cornes. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on...
Conversations with Cornesy - Peter Greste
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former foreign correspondent Peter Greste was sentenced to seven years jail in Egypt before he was released without explanation after 13 months. Liste...
Conversations with Cornesy - Raelene Boyle
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australian sporting legend and three-time Olympic medallist Raelene Boyle MBE. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagra...
Conversations with Cornesy - Kevin Foley
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former South Australian Deputy Premier and State Treasurer Kevin Foley. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Subs...
Conversations with Cornesy - Roger Hogben
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Roger Hogben is a Vietnam War veteran. He helped create the Vietnam War Memorial Walk in Edithburgh. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Fa...
Conversations with Cornesy - Lisa Simone
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Simone is the daughter of legendary American singer Nina Simone. Her show 'Lisa Simone: A Daughter’s Tribute to Nine Simone' plays at Her M...
Conversations with Cornesy - Blanche d’Alpuget
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Blanche d’Alpuget is an Australian writer and the second wife of Bob Hawke. Her new book is called The Bunny Club. Listen live on the FIVEAA Pla...
Conversations with Cornesy - Lucy Sussex
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lucy Sussex is an Australian author. Her new book is ‘Outrageous Fortunes’ about Australia's first female crime writer Mary Fortune. Liste...
Conversations with Cornesy - Erin Phillips
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AFLW icon and Australian basketball great Erin Phillips joins Graham Cornes. Erin’s memoir is called 'Inside and Out: A Story of Family, Self an...
Conversations with Cornesy - Steve Vizard
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australian TV and radio presenter Steve Vizard joins Graham Cornes. His new book is 'Nation, Memory, Myth'. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow u...
Conversations with Cornesy - Sam Kekovich
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former North Melbourne star, media personality and Lambassador Sam Kekovich joins Graham Cornes. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebo...