An Audience with the Pope

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15-minute(ish) interviews of Australia's favourite faces loosely based around the number 15: What were they like at age 15? What has been the cost of their 15 minutes of fame? and many more...

Michael Pope


    • Jun 19, 2018 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 18m AVG DURATION
    • 74 EPISODES


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    with Marty Fields

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2018 27:08


    An interview with all round entertainer Marty Fields where we discuss: Growing up in a famous family The PC of performing today His best & worst gigs Tips to newcomers... and much more. For all episodes: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com To subscribe: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com/rss For Michael Pope: http://www.MichaelPope.com.au    

    with Max Gillies

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2018 21:20


    An interview with satirist and actor Max Gillies where we discuss: The influence of his schooling His approach to character The reformation of the Australian Theatre scene ..and much more.   For all episodes: http://aawtp.libsyn.com To subscribe: http://aawtp.libsyn.com/rss For Michael Pope: http://www.MichaelPope.com.au  

    with John Bell

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2017 23:16


    An interview with theatre luminary, and founder of Bell Shakespeare Company John Bell, where we discuss: The spark that started him on to the stage Why many roll their eyes at 'Shakespeare' The director's note he would give himself Have audiences changed? ...and much more.   For all episodes:  http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com To subscribe: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com/rss For Michael Pope: http://www.MichaelPope.com.au    

    with Andy Lee

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2017 25:09


    An interview with comedy entertainer Andy Lee where we discuss: How he lost his boss $80000 in one day How Hamish & Andy met The public profile of his private life Is it 'all made up'? ...and much more. For all eps: http://aawtp.libsyn.com To subscribe: http://aawtp.libsyn.com/rss For Michael Pope: http://www.MichaelPope.com.au    

    with Frank Woodley

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2017 24:17


    An interview with comedian Frank Woodley where we discuss: Why the breakup of 'Lano & Woodley' Is the 'character' the person? What could have been in the UK How much is impro? ...and much more. All episodes: http://aawtp.libsyn.com To subscribe: http://aawtp.libsyn.com/rss For Michael Pope: http://www.MichaelPope.com.au  

    with Josh Thomas

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2017 18:39


    An interview with comedian Josh Thomas where we discuss: Bullying as a kid How his family reacted to 'Please Like Me' Should gay people be spokespeople What's next for him... and much more... For all episodes: http://aawtp.libsyn.com To subscribe: http://aawtp.libsyn.com/rss For Michael Pope: http://www.MichaelPope.com.au      

    with Tim Ferguson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2017 23:29


    An interview with this great all round entertainer: comic, teacher and movie maker Tim Ferguson where we discuss: The consequence of attending 9 schools What is the Aussie humour? Why he 'came out' with his MS ...and much more. For all episodes: http://aawtp.libsyn.com To subscribe: http://aawtp.libsyn.com/rss For Michael Pope: http://www.MichaelPope.com.au  

    with Frank Holden

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2016 27:32


    An interview with all-rounder Frank Holden where we discuss: Using humour as a weapon Advice to young performers The split life of IMT Who calls him Baba Zulu - and why? ...and much more.   For all episodes: http://aawtp.libsyn.com To subscribe: http://aawtp.libsyn.com/rss For Michael Pope: http://www.MichaelPope.com.au

    with Mark Mitchell

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2016 24:52


    Click on POD sign above to listen.   An interview with comedic actor Mark Mitchell where we discuss:  His health scare and advice to follow His belief in the mystic The birth of Con Why Aussies laugh  ...and much more. For all episodes: http://aawtp.libsyn.com To subscribe: http://aawtp.libsyn.com/rss For Michael Pope: http://michaelpope.com.au    

    with Sigrid Thornton

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2016 23:15


    An interview with actor Sigrid Thornton where we discuss: Why she returned from U.S. success Why the 'Arts' are so important Advice to young players Why she gets in the 'zone' ...and much more. For all episodes: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com To subscribe: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com/rss For Michael Pope: http://www.MichaelPope.com.au  

    with Grant Denyer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2016 24:47


    Click POD above to listen An interview with TV presenter Grant Denyer where we discuss: What caused his breakdown Bullying What makes him competitive How he changed when he became a dad... ...and much more. For all episodes: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com To subscribe: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com/rss For Michael Pope: http://www.michaelpope.com.au  

    with Greig Pickhaver

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2016 27:07


    Click on POD sign above to listen. An interview with performer Greig Pickhaver (aka HG Nelson) where we discuss: Why he sleeps so much Why he hates dinner parties Celebrity When things go wrong ...and much more.   For all episodes: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com To subscribe: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com/rss For Michael Pope: http://www.MichaelPope.com.au  

    with Glenn Robbins

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2015 19:05


    Click on POD sign above to listen An interview with comedic actor Glenn Robbins where we discuss: His religion - or not Fame vs Privacy His start in stand-up Developing a character ...and much more. For All episodes: http://aawtp.libsyn.com To subscribe: http://aawtp.libsyn.com/rss For Michael Pope: www.MichaelPope.com.au      

    with Caroline O'Connor

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2015 21:29


    An interview with triple threat Caroline O'Connor where we discuss: Her early secret performances The difference on Broadway What lies ahead Tips for young stars ...and much more. For all episodes: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com To subscribe: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com/rss For Michael Pope: http://www.michaelpope.com.au

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    with Gerry Connolly

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2015 19:37


    Click on the POD sign above to listen An interview with actor/mimic Gerry Connolly where we discuss: Finding himself at school His best and worst gigs Why he gave up drink Why he is an actor ...and much more. For all episodes: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com To subscribe: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com/rss For Michael Pope: http://www.MichaelPope.com.au

    with John Blackman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2015 18:09


    Click on POD above to listen An interview with TV and radio legend John Blackman where we discuss: The origin of Dickie Knee The success of Hey Hey His brush with death Advice to newcomers ...and much more.   For all episodes: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com To subscribe: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com/rss For Michael Pope: http://www.MichaelPope.com.au  

    with Peter Helliar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2015 20:16


    Click on POD sign above to listen. An interview with comedian Peter Helliar where we discuss: His early days finding his persona What he would give up performing for His best and worst gigs Tip for new players ...and much more. For all episodes: http://aawtp.libsyn.com To subscribe: http://aawtp.libsyn.com/rss For Michael Pope: http://www.MichaelPope.com.au  

    with Steve Vizard part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2015 23:31


    Click on POD sign above to listen The second of a 2 part interview with entertainer and businessman Steve Vizard where we discuss: The cost of fame The highlight of his life His #1 parental tip What is the Australian sense of humour ...and much more. All episodes: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com To subscribe: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com/rss Michael Pope: http://www.MichaelPope.com.au    

    with Steve Vizard part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2015 20:15


    Click on POD above to listen The first of a 2 part interview with author, entertainer and businessman Steve Vizard where we discuss: The birth of the performer as a woman His father's legacy The origin of one of Fast Forward's favourite characters ...and much more. All episodes: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com To subscribe: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com/rss Michael Pope: www.MichaelPope.com.au  

    with Kat Stewart

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2015 16:52


    Click on POD sign above to listen. An interview with actress Kat Stewart where we discuss: her move from country Australia to the big smoke why they killed Offspring's Patrick! how the accumulated body of work means nothing! ...and much more. For all episodes: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com To subscribe: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com/rss For Michael Pope: http://www.MichaelPope.com.au  

    with Bob Downe and Mark Trevorrow

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2015 19:11


    Click on POD sign above to listen. An interview with Bob Downe and his manager Mark Trevorrow where we discuss: Mark's struggle to come out as a gay man The birth of Bob Downe Why the world loves Bob How he'd spend $15million ...and much more. For all episodes: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com To subscribe: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com/rss For Michael Pope: http://www.MichaelPope.com.au  

    with Francis Greenslade

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2015 19:21


    Click on POD sign above to listen An interview with actor Francis Greenslade where we discuss: The Basics of acting Life as a son of entomologists Why comedy is harder than drama His work with Shaun Micallef ...and much more. For all episodes: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com To subscribe: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com/rss For Michael Pope: http://www.MichaelPope.com.au

    with Pete Smith 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2015 11:16


    Click POD sign above to listen. The conclusion of an interview with TV legend Pete Smith where we discuss: His thoughts on other's success His transition to retirement His patriotism ...and much more.   For all epsiodes: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com To subscribe: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com/rss For Michael Pope: http://www.MichaelPope.com.au

    with Pete Smith 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2015 17:28


    Click on the POD sign above to listen. An interview with TV legend Pete Smith where we discuss: The Golden Years of TV His thoughts on success His early days ...and much more. For all episodes: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com To subscribe: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com/rss For Michael Pope: www.MichaelPope.com.au

    with Eddie Perfect

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2014 19:59


    Click on the POD sign above to listen: An interview with actor/musician Eddie Perfect where we discuss: The note from Shane Warne His reaction to his growing fame His collaboration with Tripod And is that his real name? ...and much more.   For all episodes: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com To subscribe: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com/rss For Michael Pope: http://www.MichaelPope.com.au

    with Marcia Hines2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2014 15:32


    Click on POD sign above to listen: The second of 2 interviews with the great entertainer that is Marcia Hines where we discuss: Her advice to young artists Working with Russell Crowe How to get through the career troughs Her scorecard for Barack Obama ...and much more. For all episodes: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com To subscribe: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com/rss For Michael Pope: http://www.MichaelPope.com.au

    with Marcia Hines1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2014 19:08


    Click on POD sign above to listen The first of 2 interviews with singing sensation Marcia Hines where we discuss: Her new album Why she cried offstage at Idol Dealing with prejudice Her worst gig ever ...and much more. For all episdoes: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com To subscribe: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com/rss For Michael Pope: http://www.MichaelPope.com.au

    with Peter Hitchener

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2014 16:44


    Click on POD sign above to listen An interview with Nine newsreader Peter Hitchener where we discuss: His early days How he copes woth stress How things have changed His future plans ...and much more. For all episodes: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com To subscribe: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com/rss For Michael Pope: http://www.MichaelPope.com.au

    with Rob Mills

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2014 17:13


    Click on POD sign above to listen   An interview with Idol graduate and now Musical Theatre star Rob Mills where we discuss: Why he lost the drive to win Idol The Microwave Syndrome Why he had to change careers His advice to new auditionees ...and much more. For all episodes: http://aawtp.libsyn.com To subscribe: http://aawtp.libsyn.com/rss For Michael Pope: http://www.MichaelPope.com.au

    with Daryl Braithwaite

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2014 18:20


    Click on POD sign above to listen An interview with singer Daryl Braithwaite where we discuss: His early influences His thoughts on Fame Advice to Talent Show winners Forgetting song lyrics ...and much more. For all episodes: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com To subscribe: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com/rss For Michael Pope: http://www.MichaelPope.com.au

    with Denise Drysdale Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2014 13:58


    Click on POD sign above to listen: The second of 2 interviews with TV legend Denise Drysdale where we discuss: The life of being famous The lesson learnt in London Where she'd spend $15mill Her choice dinner guests ...and much more. For all episodes: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com To subscribe: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com/rss For Michael Pope: http://www.MichaelPope.com.au  

    with Denise Drysdale part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2014 17:37


    Click POD sign above to listen.   An interview in 2 parts with TV legend Denise Drysdale celebrating 50 years in showbiz. We discuss: What keeps her up at night Her best and worst on-air moments The influence of her parents How things have changed ...and much more   For all episodes: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com To subscribe: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com/rss For Michael Pope: http://www.MichaelPope.com.au

    with Jim Keays

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2014 21:33


    Click on the POD sign above to listen: This interview was recorded in March 2014, just 3 months before Jim lost his battle with cancer. In it you'll hear an optimism that pervaded thorugh his whole life. He was very generous with his time - and it was a pleasure capturing his thoughts for us all to share. An interview with Aussie rock legend from The Masters Apprentices, Jim Keays, where we discuss: How he built his own guitar His thoughts on the new way of discovery His attitude to living with cancer His day living like a Beatle ...and much more.   For all episodes: www.aawtp.libsyn.com To subscribe: www.aawtp.libsyn.com/rss Michael Pope: www.MichaelPope.com.au

    with Dave Hughes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2014 17:13


    Click on POD sign above to listen An interview with comedian Dave Hughes where we discuss: His change of attitude to performing His wishlist for $15mill The joke of life His advice to newbies ...and much more. For all episodes: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com To subscribe: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com/rss Michael Pope: www.MichaelPope.com.au

    with Derryn Hinch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2014


    Click on POD sign above to listen: An interview with newsman Derryn Hinch where we discuss: His meaning of life in 72 characters His passion in his beliefs His mistakes His take on the afterlife ...and much more. For all episodes: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com To subscribe: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com/rss For Michael Pope: http://www.MichaelPope.com.au

    with Daniel MacPherson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2013 16:00


    Click on POD sign above to listen An interview with TV presenter and actor Daniel MacPherson where we discuss: His entry to Mensa The advice he'd give Why Aussies succeed His self development plans ...and much more. For all episodes: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com To subscribe: http://www/aawtp.libsyn.com/rss Michael Pope: http://www.MichaelPope.com.au

    with James Morrison

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2013 17:43


    Click POD sign above to listen An interview with music legend James Morrison where we discuss: Why the trumpet? Why music is universal The 15 minute onstage disaster How he can spot a star ...and much more. For all episodes: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com To subscribe : http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com/rss For more on Michael Pope: http://www.michaelpope.com.au

    with Cosentino

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2013 18:36


    Click on POD sign above to listen An interview with illusionist Cosentino where we dicuss: His childhood shyness His affect on an audience His unmasking The cost of fame ...and much more. For all episodes: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com To subscribe: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com/rss For Michael Pope: http://www.michaelpope.com.au

    with Tina Arena

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2013 16:32


    Click on POD sign above to listen An interview with singer Tina Arena where we discuss: Her career quiet times Her life as a mum Her advice to others Her attitude to performing ...and much more. For all episodes: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com To subscribe: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com/rss For more on Michael Pope: http://www.MichaelPope.com.au

    with Tony Barber

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2013 14:16


    Click on POD above to listen An interview with quiz show legend Tony Barber as we discuss: Life after TV Advice to young players The biggest day of his life How he'd like to be remembered ...and much more. For all episodes: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com To subscribe: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com/rss For more on Michael Pope: http://www.michaelpope.com.au

    with Todd McKenney

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2013 17:46


    Click on POD sign above to listen An interview with song and dance man Todd McKenney where we discuss: 'That' role that got away and the one he's chasing How his daughter changed his life His unspoken issue with his father How he feels he could improve ...and much more. For all episodes: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com To subscribe: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com/rss For Michael Pope: http://www.michaelpope.com.au

    with Charlotte Dawson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2013 17:47


    Click on POD sign above to listen This interview was recorded in October 2013 about 4 months before she died. She was a warm and generous person who was only too willing to give me the time for a chat - and her wisdom of thoughts. I hope you enjoy it in memory of a wonderful woman. An interview with fashion guru and TV presenter Charlotte Dawson where we discuss: Her chance start in the industry The victim of bullying The good power of social media Her advice to young girls ...and much more. For all episodes: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com To subscribe: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com/rss For more on Michael Pope: http://www.michaelpope.com.au  

    with Kate Ceberano 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2013 12:30


    Click on POD sign above to listen The second of 2 part interview with singer Kate Ceberano as we discuss: Controlling her career The legacy she hopes to leave Her hopes for the future ...and much more. For all episodes: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com To subscribe: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com/rss For more on Michael Pope: http://www.michaelpope.com.au

    with Kate Ceberano 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2013 19:06


    Click on POD sign above to listen The first of 2 interviews with singer and TV host Kate Ceberano where we discuss: Her advice to new singers The stress of motherhood Her own teenage angst Shaking off the stereotype ...and much more. For all episodes: http://www.awwtp.libsyn.com To subscribe:  http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com/rss For more on Michael Pope: http://www.michaelpope.com.au

    with Rove McManus

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2013 16:58


    Click on POD above to listen An interview with TV presenter Rove McManus where we discuss: The origin of his catchphrase His dealing with grief The cost of fame His advice to success ...and much more. For all episodes: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com To subscribe: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com/rss For more on Michael Pope: http://www.michaelpope.com.au

    with Garry Lyon

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2013 18:53


    Click on POD sign above to listen: An interview with sport and media commentator Garry Lyon where we discuss: His idol The legacy of Jim Stynes What makes him cry The natural leader ...and much more. For all episodes: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com To subscribe: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com/rss More on Michael Pope: http://www.michaelpope.com.au

    with Amanda Keller

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2013 18:05


    Click on POD sign above to listen An interview with TV and radio presenter Amanda Keller where we discuss: Her teenage angst The girl next door A mature woman in a young industry What fires her up ...and much more. For all episodes: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com To subscribe: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com/rss For more on Michael Pope: http://www.michaelpope.com.au

    with Shane Jacobson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2013 17:53


    Click on POD sign above to listen An interview with actor comedian Shane Jacobson where we discuss: What he blew up as a kid His 'big break' His thoughts on luck His passion for the future ...and much more. For all episodes: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com To subscribe: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com/rss For more on Michael Pope: http;//www.michaelpope.com.au

    with Charli Robinson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2013 17:09


    Click on the POD sign above to listen An interview with Hi5 graduate and now media personality Charli Robinson as we discuss: Honesty in performance The flack from Hi5 The show that made her a woman Her determination to make it ...and much more. For all episodes: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com To subscribe: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com/rss For more on Michael Pope: http://www.michaelpope.com.au

    with James Brayshaw

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2013 19:38


    Click on the POD sign above to listen An interview with cricketer and media personality James Brayshaw where we discuss: The inevitability of his career The luck of timing The loss of his sister The lesson he wish he'd followed ...and much more. For all episodes: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com To subscribe: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com/rss For more on Michael Pope: http://www.michaelpope.com.au

    with Billy Brownless

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2013 14:28


    Click on the POD sign above to listen An interview with AFL star and media personality Billy Brownless where we discuss: The monkey on his back Being the butt of the joke What he'd like to change The sense of the Aussie character ...and much more For all episodes: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com To subscribe: http://www.aawtp.libsyn.com/rss For more on Michael Pope: http://www.michaelpope.com.au

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