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Stories Behind The Story: Mali Cornish on Life, Law & Her New Novel
May 3, 2026
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Stories Behind The Story: Kate Mildenhall & Kate Forsyth on the Complexities of Writing
Apr 26, 2026
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Stories Behind The Story: Rosalie Ham on Ageing, Connection and Look After Your Feet
Apr 19, 2026
37m 11s
Stories Behind The Story: Mohammed Massoud Morsi on Journalism and Belonging
Apr 12, 2026
34m 31s
Stories Behind The Story: Linda Martin on Her Journey from Editor to Author
Apr 5, 2026
30m 07s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 5/3/26 |  Stories Behind The Story: Mali Cornish on Life, Law & Her New Novel | Cheryl talks to Mali Cornish about her relationship with her own mother, her career in law, and how becoming a parent reshaped her perspective on life. They also explore the inspiration behind her new book, The Missing Mother, which is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 4/26/26 |  Stories Behind The Story: Kate Mildenhall & Kate Forsyth on the Complexities of Writing | Kate Mildenhall (The Hummingbird Effect, The Mother Fault) and Kate Forsyth (Psykhe, Dragonclaw) have a laugh and talk about the complexities of writing. Learn more about the two authors, Forsyth's impressive and long writing career, Mildenhall's new kids book, and as always, the publishing industry in this new episode of Authors on Authors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 4/19/26 |  Stories Behind The Story: Rosalie Ham on Ageing, Connection and Look After Your Feet✨ | ageingconnection+3 | Rosalie Ham | Look After Your FeetAcast+1 | — | The DressmakerLook After Your Feet+1 | — | 37m 11s | |
| 4/12/26 |  Stories Behind The Story: Mohammed Massoud Morsi on Journalism and Belonging✨ | journalismbelonging+5 | Mohammed Massoud Morsi | The Hair of the PigeonAcast | — | The Hair of the Pigeon | — | 34m 31s | |
| 4/5/26 |  Stories Behind The Story: Linda Martin on Her Journey from Editor to Author✨ | publishingediting+2 | Linda Martin | A Tale of Two Publishing HousesAcast | — | A Tale of Two Publishing Housesediting techniques+1 | — | 30m 07s | |
| 3/29/26 |  Stories Behind The Story: Durkhanai Ayubi on Displacement, Food and Hope✨ | displacementfood+4 | Durkhanai Ayubi | She Who Tastes, KnowsAcast | — | She Who Tastes, Knows | — | 33m 24s | |
| 3/22/26 |  Stories Behind The Story: James Colley & Christian White on Crime, Comedy and Their Kids✨ | crimecomedy+3 | James ColleyChristian White | AcastCrime, Comedy and Their Kids+4 | — | The LedgeClickbait+2 | — | 18m 43s | |
| 3/15/26 |  Stories Behind The Story: Bernice Barry on Historical Fiction, Botany and Writing✨ | historical fictionbotany+3 | Bernice Barry | The Names of a HareStories Behind The Story: Bernice Barry on Historical Fiction, Botany and Writing+1 | — | The Names of a Harewriting magic+2 | — | 35m 06s | |
| 3/8/26 |  Stories Behind the Story: JP Pomare and Michael Robotham on Crime and Twists✨ | crimetwists+3 | JP PomareMichael Robotham | Seventeen Years LaterIn The Clearing+6 | New Zealand | authorssequel writing+1 | — | 19m 25s | |
| 3/1/26 |  Stories Behind the Story: J.A. Stevens on Disability and Writing Her First Book✨ | disabilitywriting+2 | J.A. Stevens | A Change of PaceAcast | — | debut novelA Change of Pace | — | 33m 47s | |
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| 2/22/26 |  Stories Behind the Story: Matt Stanton and Sarah Ayoub on Family and Kids Books✨ | familychildren's books+2 | Matt StantonSarah Ayoub | Funny Kid seriesThe Odds series+7 | — | Funny KidThe Odds+2 | — | 24m 32s | |
| 2/15/26 |  Stories Behind The Story: John M. Green on Writing, Editing and A.I.✨ | writingediting+2 | John M. Green | StagedAcast | — | what ifediting process+2 | — | 29m 08s | |
| 2/8/26 |  Stories Behind The Story: Ian Kemish on Global Diplomacy and the Australian Economy | Ian Kemish talks to Cheryl about the Australian economy, how global conflicts ripple across borders, and his decades of experience working in Australian foreign affairs. He also reflects on the complexities of diplomacy, the challenges of navigating international relationships and what it means to engage with a rapidly changing world. His new book, Two Islands, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 2/1/26 |  Stories Behind the Story: Michael Mohammed Ahmad on Community, Grief and Writing | Michael Mohammed Ahmad talks to Cheryl about supporting his community, how his writing has evolved over time and the deeply emotional heart of his latest book, Bugger. He also reflects on grief, vulnerability and what it means to write difficult themes and ideas. Bugger is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 1/25/26 |  Stories Behind The Story: Crime Special with Christian White & Tim Ayliffe | Join Cheryl Akle as she sits down with Christian White (The Long Night) and Tim Ayliffe (Dark Desert Road) for an insightful conversation about the Australian literary landscape. Together, the three explore the surge in Aussie crime and thriller books, the realities and roadblocks of getting published, and what it really takes to build a career as an Australian author. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 1/18/26 |  Stories Behind The Story: Joanna Nell and Ali Lowe on Families and Hard Work | Joanna Nell (Mrs Winterbottom Takes a Gap Year, The Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement Village) and Ali Lowe (The School Run, The Trivia Night) talk about their families and the hard work that goes into publishing a book. Learn more about the two authors, Ali's writing ritual, which involves a candle, Joanna's process on assessing in editing notes, and as always, the book industry in this new episode of Authors on Authors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 1/11/26 |  Book Chat: with Cheryl Akle and Caroline Overington – episode #12 | Welcome to episode #12 of Book Chat with Cheryl Akle and Caroline Overington where they discuss the impact of Australian literature, Caroline's writing journey, her thoughts on the rise of audiobooks, and the enduring appeal of traditional storytelling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 1/4/26 |  Stories Behind The Story: Christian White on How His Daughter Changed His Writing | Christian White talks to Cheryl about how becoming a parent has reshaped his writing and expanded his worldview, the influence his daughter now has on his creative process, and the unforgettable moment he spotted a stranger reading one of his novels in the wild. His latest book, The Long Night, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 12/21/25 |  Stories Behind The Story: Rachel Perkins on Her Father, Colonisation and Australia's Future | Rachel Perkins talks to Cheryl about the continuing impact of colonisation on First Nations communities, the extraordinary legacy of her father, Charles Perkins, and his lasting influence on Australia. Rachel also speaks about the importance of the Aboriginal Australian flag as a symbol of identity and unity, and shares insights from The Australian Wars, the book she co-edited with Stephen Gapps, Mina Murray and Henry Reynolds. The Australian Wars is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 12/17/25 |  Book Chat: with Cheryl Akle and Caroline Overington – episode #11 | Welcome to episode #11 of Book Chat with Cheryl Akle and Caroline Overington, where they discuss the impact of Australian literature, Caroline's writing journey, her thoughts on the rise of audiobooks, and the enduring appeal of traditional storytelling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 12/14/25 |  Stories Behind The Story: Loubna Haikal on Heritage, Immigration and the Power of Cooking | Loubna Haikal talks to Cheryl about their Lebanese heritage, displacement, immigration and the quiet beauty of cooking with others. She also reflects on the collaborative process behind Don’t Ask the Trees for Their Names, the powerful collection she edited and co-wrote with eight other Arab women. The book is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 12/7/25 |  Stories Behind the Story: Andrew Sloan on the Human Experience and the Future | Andrew Sloan talks to Cheryl about the human experience, the role of therapy, the future of our society and the inspiration behind his new book, Why Things Feel F*cked, which is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 11/30/25 |  Stories Behind The Story: Heather Rose on Inspiration, Writing Across Ages and Shifting Worldviews | Heather Rose talks to Cheryl about how worldviews have changed over time, discovering the story behind her latest book, A Great Act of Love, the moment she knew she wanted to be a writer, the influence of her father, and the difference between writing for children and adults. A Great Act of Love is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 11/26/25 |  Stories Behind The Story: Omar El Akkad on Truth & Ignorance, From Guantánamo to Gaza | Omar El Akkad joins Cheryl to discuss his latest book, One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This. Together, they explore his experiences reporting from places like Guantánamo Bay, examine the dangerous allure of ignorance, and reflect on the Gaza War and how it has shaped both their lives and the world. One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 11/23/25 |  Stories Behind The Story: Susan Wyndham on Elizabeth Harrower and a Life in Literature | Susan Wyndham talks to Cheryl about researching her latest book Elizabeth Harrower: The Woman in the Watch Tower, how her mother’s love of books shaped her own, her career in journalism, and her path to becoming one of Australia’s leading literary editors. Elizabeth Harrower: The Woman in the Watch Tower is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
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Chart Positions
3 placements across 2 markets.