Uncommon Ground with Talal Yassine
Episodes
Nabil Hafza on business, belief and building with integrity
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From humble beginnings in Western Sydney to leading one of Australia’s largest structural package firms, Nabil Hafza’s story is one of gri...
Billy Dib on boxing, cancer and a champion's mindset
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
World champion boxer and cancer survivor Billy Dib sits down with Talal to trace an extraordinary life. From a corner shop in Engadine and schoolyard ...
Fatima Payman on representation, politics and fighting for justice
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
At just 27, Fatima Payman made history as the first hijab-wearing Muslim woman elected to the Australian Parliament. Her election was more than symbol...
David Campbell on identity, fatherhood and breaking the chain
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 of Uncommon Ground opens with David Campbell, one of Australia’s most versatile performers, an actor, singer, television presenter, and...
Stan Grant on truth, faith and finding hope in a fractured world
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Journalist, author and academic Stan Grant joins Talal Yassine for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about identity, faith, and the cost of ...
Cameron Kerr on conservation, leadership and a life with animals
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cameron Kerr has spent 25 years at the helm of Australia’s Taronga Zoo, transforming it from a traditional attraction into a global conservation...
Catherine Harris on, family, fairness and 50 years of Harris Farm
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trailblazing business leader, arts patron and advocate for women in leadership, Catherine Harris joins Talal Yassine for an honest and wide-ranging co...
Usman Khawaja on, identity, integrity and holding the line under pressure
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australian Test cricketer and trailblazer Usman Khawaja joins Talal Yassine for an unfiltered conversation about sport, faith, and the courage to stay...
Lucy Turnbull on lessons in leadership, legacy and liveable cities
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Urbanist, business leader and former Lord Mayor of Sydney, Lucy Turnbull joins the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about power, public life, a...
Craig Foster on the beautiful game, justice and why silence is never an option
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Socceroo, broadcaster, and human rights advocate Craig Foster joins Talal Yassine for a conversation about sport, leadership, and the courage t...
Bob Carr on ambition, grief and the politics of principle
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a candid conversation spanning politics, love, grief, and the shifting ground of global affairs, NSW’s longest-serving Premier, Bob Carr, joi...
Charlie Teo on risk, rebellion and doing what’s right
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Neurosurgeon Charlie Teo joins Talal Yassine for a no-holds-barred conversation about medicine, power, and staying true to his convictions, even when ...
Antoinette Lattouf on power, race, and refusing to stay silent
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Journalist, author, and human rights advocate Antoinette Lattouf has spent decades pushing for change in Australia’s media landscape, and at gre...
Welcome to Uncommon Ground
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Uncommon Ground, a fortnightly podcast with Talal Yassine, entrepreneur, academic, and philanthropist. Each episode features a conversation...