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Stories Behind The Story: Ash Williams on Almost Killing It in Hollywood
October 4, 2026 · 32 minWhat happens when an Australian comedian heads to Hollywood with big dreams and no idea what’s coming? Ash Williams shares the wild, hilarious and unexpected stories behind Almost Killing It in Hollywood, from chasing big opportunities to…
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Stories Behind the Story: Tess Woods on The Cairo Bridal Shop and Finding Her Way Back to Writing
September 27, 2026 · 33 minThree sisters disappear from a bridal shop at the foot of the pyramids. That’s where Tess Woods’ new novel, The Cairo Bridal Shop, begins. Tess joins Cheryl to talk about the very personal story behind the book, her Egyptian heritage, her…
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Stories Behind The Story: Yumna Kassab on Parramatta, Belonging and the Stories That Shape Us
September 20, 2026 · 36 minYumna Kassab joins Cheryl Akle to talk about the stories, memories and sense of place behind her new book. Yumna shares how growing up Lebanese-Australian in Parramatta shaped her writing, her unusual path from studying science and…
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Everyone Has a Story: The woman who carried 15 children and gained 2 more in death
September 15, 2026 · 38 minIn the first episode of Everyone Has a Story, Sivine Tabbouch tells Cheryl the extraordinary story of her mother, Amina, who raised 15 children. Amina’s life was shaped by family, love, loss and extraordinary strength. As she grew older…
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REWIND: Stories Behind the Story: Karen Brooks on brewing, her writing journey and bringing history to life through fiction
September 14, 2026 · 33 minFrom the archives: Karen Brooks talks to Cheryl about her family-run brewery in Hobart, the influence of feminism on her writing, how she approaches research for her historical fiction, her connection to fantasy stories and what lies ahead…
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REWIND: Stories Behind The Story: Blanche d’Alpuget on the Life and Legacy of Bob Hawke
September 10, 2026 · 27 minIn this replay of Stories Behind The Story, we remember acclaimed Australian author Blanche d’Alpuget, who joined Cheryl Akle in 2019 to talk about her extraordinary life, her writing career and her relationship with former Prime Minister…
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Stories Behind The Story: Nadine Browne on finding her voice and trying to belong in the literary world
September 6, 2026 · 32 minNadine Browne talks to Cheryl Akle about her debut novel Gone Guru, a funny and chaotic literary mystery inspired by her own experiences as a writer in New York. She discusses imposter syndrome, class and cultural differences between…
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Stories Behind The Story: Kbora and Razia Ali on identity, belonging and resilience
August 31, 2026 · 35 minSisters Kabora and Razia Ali talk to Cheryl Akle, sharing their family’s journey from Afghanistan to Australia. Exploring identity, belonging and resilience, Kabora reflects on becoming the first woman of Afghan descent to join the…