The rumour Rodger Corser never saw coming

The rumour Rodger Corser never saw coming

September 5, 2026 · 41 min

About this episode

Rodger Corser discusses his return to theatre after 20 years and the challenges in Australia's entertainment industry.

Rodger Corser is returning to the stage for the first time in almost 20 years, playing the corrupt warden in a new Australian production of The Shawshank Redemption . In this Father’s Day episode, Rodger reflects on raising a busy family, reveals why this was the production that finally tempted him back to theatre and speaks candidly about the challenges facing Australia’s entertainment industry. And he also responds to speculation he could replace Karl Stefanovic on Today . The Shawshank Redemption will play in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane from January next year. Tickets are on sale now. Watch the full episode with Rodger Corser here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand .  Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar , TikTok @stellar_aus , or stellarmag.com.au . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Host: Sarrah Le Marquand

Guest: Rodger Corser

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Books & works: The Shawshank Redemption

Places: Australia, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane

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