Canberra: Conversations in the Capital

About Canberra: Conversations in the Capital

A podcast about Canberrans, for Canberrans. During his time working with Questacon and ABC Radio, Henry Xu met and chatted to some of the best the Nation's Capital has to offer. Now, he's ready to showcase them all. Through 20-30 minute interviews, Henry has conversations with a plethora of Canberrans- from life stories with Australian of the Year winners like Val Dempsey, to career retrospectives with cultural icons like Tim the Yowie Man. Recorded throughout the city, in locations relevant to his guests, this podcast allows the people of Canberra a chance to learn more about the town they live in and adore.

Publisher

Henry Xu

Category

arts · leisure · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Jan 2021

Latest episode

4 Nov 2025

Latest episodes

48 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Nov 2025

   S8E6: Tim Miller, Lids4Kids Australia

   For the extended-length season finale, Henry chats with Tim Miller, founder of Lids4Kids and 2021 Australian of the Year Local Hero. Conversations occur throughout a tour around Lids4Kids Headquarters and range from Tim's experiences beginning Lids4Kids, managing a social enterprise, as well as a look behind the curtain for the AOTY Awards.

2. 

   28 Oct 2025

   S8E5: Grace Campbell, Wedding Painter

   Henry chats with Canberra's premier wedding painter, Grace Campbell. Conversations range from Grace's experiences so far in the profession to advice and insight for weddings in the Nation's Capital.

3. 

   21 Oct 2025

   S8E4: Trish Hurley, Stand-Up Comedian

   Henry chats with stand-up comedian Trish Hurley of The Women's Room. Conversations range from Trish's journey into the Canberra comedy scene, as well as insight into connecting ones life's experiences toward the craft.

Reach and audience

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Spotify

4.8 / 5

20 ratings

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