Simon Hammond speaks with Warren Moore about his upcoming book, 'Brutal Truths'.Simon began his working life as a journalist, before becoming a top-level marketer and businessman who has worked with some of the world leading brands, analysing and influencing the relationship those brands and products have with consumers.It’s a life that has seen him become a much sought after international public speaker who for other 30 years has been renowned for his insights into social change and consumer behaviour.They are views which will divide people, and for that Simon makes no apologies.With ‘The Brutal Truths’ he raises the question, amongst others, “Are we evolving into a society that is so scared to offend others, that we have lost our identities?”He wrote this book, because of his concerns that we live in a society in decay... and that we need to be awoken to 'Brutal Truths’.

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Simon Hammond - Brutal Truths

Bruce Elder discusses his landmark book, 'Blood on the Wattle' which was the first book to comprehensively depict in a single volume most of the information about the massacres of Aboriginal people that has been recorded in books and journals.The book, now in it's third edition, has been a centrepiece in debate about the massacre of indigenous people and was named in the top ten most influential work of Australian 20th-century non-fiction by the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age in the readers 'Spectrum Poll of the Century'.

Bruce Elder

Award-winning entrepreneur and businesswoman Lisa Burling discusses her new book, 'All It Takes Is a Little..Gumption'.This book gives you a front row seat into how Lisa quickly shifted her reality from one of unexpected trauma and devastating heartbreak, to fulfilment and opportunity. After a series of unfortunate events left Lisa a single-mum with no money or job, Lisa turned her life around to develop a successful public relations business - LBPR - build a new home and establish herself as a motivational speak and business leader. And all within four years!Lisa’s inspirational story, combined with practical hints and tips, proves dreaming little really is the secret to creating and living a life you’ll love – not tomorrow, but today!

Lisa Burling - All It Takes Is a Little Gumption

Jackie and Gareth speak with Warren Moore about their book 'Everyday Vegan', and their life living in a Nissan van.The couple decided to leave behind the mortgage merry-go-round for a humble life travelling in their beloved van in 2016. It is this experience which makes 'Everyday Vegan' unique. Not only does the book obviously feature vegan recipes, but they were created in a confined space and with limited access to specialty ingredients. They also can be prepared in less than 30 minutes.Many of the recipes also cater for food intolerances; a necessity after Jackie was diagnosed with coeliac disease.http://newhollandpublishers.com

Jackie Norman & Gareth Scurr

William Allender talks about his 40-year-career as a toxicologist and some of the 30 cases from his book 'The Expert Witness'.William has given expert evidence at countless court cases and inquests where drugs and poisons have been responsible for deaths.He also talks about the changes in illegal drugs over the decades and the different characteristics of some of the well-known recreational and medicinal drugs.

William Allender - The Expert Witness

Taylor Tara talk about her latest book, 'Tara: Behind Closed Doors' which continues her story of later in life becoming a sex worker.She details the day-to-day life of being a sex worker and talks about her clients and the many and varied reasons they come to see her, apart from obviously sex.This podcast in part looks at the adult industry in regional Australia, where Tara predominately works.Taylor Tara's previous book was 'Tara: Memoirs from the Boudoir.

Taylor Tara - Tara: Behind Closed Doors

Erna Walraven talks to Warren Moore about her book, 'Wild Leadership'. She analyses the leadership behaviour of various wild animal species and looks at the lessons that can be learnt for human leaders.'Wild Leadership' puts forward a view of leadership for humans inspired by evolutionary theory and compares various animal societies with leadership styles including laissez-faire, democratic, maternalistic, political and egalitarian.Erna spent over 30 years as the senior curator at Sydney's Taronga Zoo. 

Erna Walraven - Wild Leadership

Maggie Kirkpatrick talks about her 50-year career and her autobiography, 'The Gloves Are Off'. Topics include her childhood to early acting days and the role that brought international fame as Joan 'The Freak' Ferguson in television's Prisoner/Cell Block H, through to her seven-year stint on stage in 'Wicked'.Maggie also discusses her personal life including her battle with alcohol, bankruptcy and her acquittal on sexual assault allegations.

Maggie Kirkpatrick - The Gloves Are Off

Matty Silver discusses her book, 'Sex Down Under'. She wrote the book to break down and de-mystify some of the taboos and barriers around sex and encourage people to feel more comfortable talking about it.Matty also criticises the level of sex education for young people and believes a lack of knowledge is the source of many of the problems she encounters in her daily life as a sex counsellor.Over the years, Matty has learned that there is no such thing as a 'normal' sex life and no two people are likely to agree on the minefield topics of sex.

Matty Silver - Sex Down Under

Nick and Caroline Robertson-Brown talk about their book, 'Wild Dives', taking you through more than 20 of their most memorable diving experiences, including seeing amazing sharks in The Bahamas, exploring caves in Mexico, traveling to remote parts of the Pacific Ocean to find Giant Manta Rays, and even looking at some of the weird and wonderful critters that are almost invisible to the naked eye.Nick and Caroline also speak with Warren Moore about their concerns over the growing impact of human activity on the marine environment.

Nick and Caroline Robertson-Brown - Wild Dives

Susan Edmunds talks about her book, 'Starting Out Starting Over'. The book is a single woman's guide to money and deals with all aspects of personal finance including debt, income and budgeting.Topics discussed include things to be weary of if getting back into a relationship including differing financial expectations and what she described as 'sexually transmitted debt'!Susan in the business new editor of stuff.co.nz

Susan Edmunds - Starting Out Starting Over

David Oldfield talks about his autobiography, ‘Before You Judge Me: Being David’In this conversation with Warren Moore, David covers his childhood in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, his early days in politics working for local Liberal member Tony Abbott, and his decision to leave that position and work for Pauline Hanson and co-found the One Nation political party.He also talks about life after politics as a talk radio host, reality television star and his latest role as a father.

David Oldfield - Before You Judge Me: Being David

Oscar Garden became the youngest aviator to fly from England to Australia when he took off in his second-hand Gipsy Moth in 1930. He had only 38 hours previous flying experience.Yet despite his immediate fame upon arriving in Australia, he ultimately became the forgotten aviator. 17 years after the landmark flight, he turned his back on aviation and never piloted a plane again.Mary Garden speaks with Warren Moore about her journey of discovery in writing 'Sundown of the Skies'. Her father never spoke of his earlier life and she only discovered much of the history while researching the book.'Sundowner of the Skies' is also the story of the Oscar Garden's aviation achievements, his private life and the difficult relationship he had with his daughter.

Mary Garden - Sundowner of the Skies

Craig Bennett speaks about his 36 year media career and the stories that are contained in the pages of his book 'True Confessions of a Shameless Gossip'. The book has garnered international attention, particularly with Craig's startling claims about the treatment of women by Hollywood legend Mickey Rooney.Craig has cover the Oscars, lived in Hollywood and interviewed a galaxy of stars from icons to legends in their own lunchtimes.Craig also speaks about this current role as a showbiz reported on the Australian television show, Studio 10.

Craig Bennett - True Confessions of a Shameless Gossip

International journalist and acclaimed writer Richard Shears uncovers new evidence in the case of the mysterious disappearance of Margaret Clement—the ‘Lady of the Swamp.’Rich, beautiful and well-educated, Margaret Clement was the belle of Melbourne society. With a legacy from her wealthy father, she and her sisters set up a mansion called Tullaree in the verdant pastures near the Tarwin River. With staff to run the property, they impressed the cream of Edwardian society with Japanese screens, tapestries and furniture from their trips abroad. Hit hard by the Great Depression and World War I, their finances declined and the ditches that kept the Tarwin River back collapsed through neglect. The lush paddocks sank under a vast swamp as the elderly belles clung to their beloved Tullaree. As the swamp rose, so too did the presence of opportunists, scammers, lawyers—and a killer.

Richard Shears - Swamp: Who Murdered Margaret Clement?

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