The Confab with Michael G

A program of conversations with people from Canberra and around the world.

2xxFM 98.3

The Confab with Michael G

A program of conversations with people from Canberra and around the world.

2xxFM 98.3

media platforms

Radio

The Confab is broadcast on a Thursday night after the 6 pm news on 2xxfm 98.3 Canberra Australia.

Web site

Streaming - Australia

The Confab is being streamed on 2xxfm Canberra Australia

Web Site

ON DEMAND

Six recent Australian episodes of the Confab are available on demand on 2xxfm Canberra website

Web Site

Podcast

The Confab with Michael G is now available as a Podcast. Previous programs are being progressively uploaded to your favorite Podcast streaming site, search under “The Confab with Michael G”

Streaming - UK

The Confab is being streamed in the UK on Spectrum on Air

Web Site

Spectrum on Air Previous - Episodes Podcasts

Programs that have been streamed on Spectrum on Air can be accessed on Spreaker.

Web Site

This week after the 6 PM NEWS Thursdays on 2xxfm

THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH NURGUL 30 SEPT

Nurgul is a Uyghur community leader based in Canberra. Nurgul campaigns for Uyghurs to promote and advocate for the human rights and democratic freedoms for the Uyghurs and other Turkic people in East Turkistan (referred to in China as “Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region”).

She has mobilizes individuals and the international community to build bridges to take action on behalf of and to raise public awareness of the Uyghur issue with a special focus on Uyghur women and youth, and to activate persons and entities to work together to stop the systematic human rights abuses against the people of East Turkistan.

Join me on the Confab to gain an insight to her life and passions.

WEB SITE

The Confab - on demand on 2xxfm website

The Confab In Conversation with Vanita and Lexxie 2 Sept

A masters in Forensic Medicine provides the participants expertise and specialised knowledge enabling them to become highly sought after in the forensic medical, or science fields. Building on their qualification in medicine and associated disciplines , they will be able to apply your knowledge in the interests of justice.

Tonight you will meet two key people who are instrumental in this program and we talk about gaining an understanding of the provision of medical and forensic care of victims of sexual assault and domestic violence and a understanding of the sex industry and people engaged in this industry.

Join me on the Confab with Michael G to gain an insight into their story and the program.

This program covers a number of issues associated with the sex industry, which may offend some listeners.

The Confab in Conversation with Rohan and Jesse 19 August

The Confab In Conversation with Vanita and Lexxie 2 Sept

If you have visited the Haig Markets on a Sunday morning you may have seen a stall with colourful jewellery made from paper.

On a couple of occasions, I stopped to have a chat, as you do and meet two inspiring young people with a passion for creating their pretty awesome pieces.

Tonight, you will meet Rohan and Jesse and gain an understanding of their background and passions.

The Confab In Conversation with Barry 16 September

The Confab In Conversation with Vanita and Lexxie 2 Sept

The Confab In Conversation with Barry 16 September

Barry heads up the Barry Tomes Media Group which includes Record Companies, conducts PR seminars, provides advice classes, artist management and DJ promotion.

His experience stretches back 40 years and in that 40 years, media really has exploded. With now hundreds of Television stations in every country, thousands of radio stations, accessibility of media coverage plus of course, the internet.

The organisation under his leadership has changed with the times – from a humble management company representing one artist, to a global media company working with hundreds of artists at any one time.

Join me on the Confab with Michael G to gain an insight into his story and passions.

The Confab in Conversation with the Mike 12 August

The Confab in Conversation with the Simon 26 August

The Confab In Conversation with Barry 16 September

If John Lennon was still alive what music would be he creating? Would he still be creating art? Would he still be writing songs and releasing music? Would The Beatles still be together?

Consider, for a moment, if Lennon was able to transmit his thoughts and music through someone else.

Mike Powell is a man from Liverpool, who previously has no musical talent, but through his 30+ sightings of Lennon, he now has a library of more than 350 songs – music, lyrics and all with over the last 20+ years, Powell has been on a fascinating journey through the music industry.

Join me this Thursday to gain an insight into his journey

The Confab in Conversation with the Simon 26 August

Simon has been travelling (pre Covid) between Australia and the UK since 2011, Simon’s music has been influenced by the vastly different landscapes and experiences offered by these destinations in the UK. With a father from Birmingham and a signed record deal with UK label Gotham Records, ‘Simon feels a tether between the UK and his home in Tasmania.

Simon has also toured the USA following his overseas success, and whilst in New York recorded his USA released single Miracles Begun, with award winning producer Ray Balconis.

Join me this Thursday to gain an insight to Simon his life and passions.

The Confab in Conversation with Caroline 9 Sept

The Confab in Conversation with the Simon 26 August

Caroline is a proud Ngunnawal woman who is dedicated to uniting people from all nations and walks of life.

A true champion of Aboriginal Culture, Caroline’s efforts have enhanced and grown the capacity of the Yurauna Centre to meet the needs of the community – while ensuring that preserving cultural heritage remains the essence of the Centre’s work.

As a member of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body, Caroline generously gives much of her time to improving the lives of others and provides a shining example of what can be achieved in the community.

Join me this Thursday night to gain an insight into her passions and life journey.

The Confab - PODCASTS

The Confab In Conversation with Dianne

The Confab in conversation with Catherine

The Confab In Conversation with Dianne

Meet Dianne who has worked tirelessly with St Vinnies in one of their local night patrol vans, camp quality and the Orange Sky Van. I first meet Dianne at the Griffin Center helping people wash their clothes.

The Orange Sky van provides a platform for every day Australians to connect through a regular laundry and shower service. The focus is on creating a safe, positive and supportive environment for people who are too often ignored or who feel disconnected from the community.

Their volunteers are not social workers or experts on homelessness - they are empathetic listeners and great conversationalists.

We talk about her passions and what supporting really means.

Join me ion the Confab to gain an insight into his passions and life journey.

The Confab in conversation with Stu

The Confab in conversation with Catherine

The Confab In Conversation with Dianne

Stu is an artisan (Chocolatier) who creates wonderful chocolate delights from cacao beans and other ingredients.

He has a passion and philosophy that chocolate is an ingredient full of characters, complexities and stories, and not just something that coats a confectionery bar.

He is based in Canberra and specialise in handmade multi-award-winning artisan style chocolate truffles, bars and unique items using chocolate made from cocoa beans sourced from different regions all around the world. He also has worked in a number of Michelin hatted restaurants.

Join me ion the Confab to gain an insight into his passions and life journey.

The Confab in conversation with Catherine

The Confab in Conversation with Szusza and Glenda Pt1

Catherine Sarah is an emerging singer/songwriter, releasing her debut EP, In Plain Sight, on January 8. Catherine was born in Canberra, studied at the ANU and is currently studying Medicine in Newcastle.

Her music is a reflection of her life experiences and is a talented singer and songwriter. We gain an understanding what has influenced her life choices.

Join me ion the Confab to gain an insight into his passions and life journey.

The Confab in Conversation with Szusza and Glenda Pt1

The Confab in Conversation with Szusza and Glenda Pt 2

The Confab in Conversation with Szusza and Glenda Pt1

In part 1 you will meet 2 seasoned musicians who met by chance earlier this year and decided to get together to play songs they grew up with. Glenda (lead guitar and vocals) and Szusza (bass guitar and background vocals) and are both transgender women.

You will be privileged to hear two original tracks composed and written by the band.

We talk about their musical careers, passions and life stories over two episodes of the Confab.

Join me ion the Confab to gain an insight into their passions and life journey.

The Confab in Conversation with Szusza and Glenda Pt 2

In part 2 you will hear a narrative and provide you with an opportunity to understand what being transgender is like, as Szusza and Glenda cover a range of transgender issues and their stories We talk about their musical careers, passions and life stories over two episodes of the Confab.

Join me ion the Confab to gain an insight into their passions and life journey.

The Confab in Conversation with Michael P

The Confab in Conversation with Szusza and Glenda Pt 2

Michael is currently Director of Diagnostic Haematology at the Canberra Hospital, ACT Pathology and Consultant Haematologist with responsibility for inpatients and outpatients.

He is actively involved in teaching and lecturing medical students at Australian National University, ANU Medical School, and participates as investigator and sub-investigator for clinical trials and research in leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma, thrombosis and inherited bleeding disorders.

He is also passionate about participating in choir music.

Join me ion the Confab to gain an insight into his passions and life journey.

THE CONFAB PODCASTS CON'T

The Confab in Conversation with Emma

Gemma is an Australian Paralympic swimmer and medical doctor and a Reverend in the Anglican Church. Gemma went on to win gold, silver and bronze medals at two Paralympic Games — in Atlanta in 1996 and Sydney in 2000. Gemma was born in Canberra.

Gemma has an interest in music, playing the organ and cello and singing, and plays the cello with the Australian Doctors' Orchestra.

Join me on the Confab with Gemma to gain an insight into her life journey and passions.

The Confab in Conversation with Mim

The Confab in Conversation with Emma

Meet Mim, an artist who used to reside in the Southern Highlands and is now a resident of the local area, who has exhibition in a local emporium. We hear her story about making the transition from the medical profession to a portrait artist with a unique style.

Her reasons for painting are simple. Through life’s journey, sentimentality never became part of her state of being. Thus she paints in order to preserve and maintain a memory, of places, people and things, through painting I keep the location, the people alive, reminding others of what exists. Once she paints something, Mim give it life, even if it’s only in her own heart. John Singer Sergeant best sums it up by saying, “every time I paint a portrait I lose a best friend”. ….thus I continue to paint.

Join me on the Confab with Gemma to gain an insight into her life journey and passions.

The Confab in Conversation with Ashley

THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G THURSDAY IN CONVERSATION WITH NATE

Ashley is a leading philanthropist with a deep appreciation for performing and visual arts. She is currently a trustee of the Art Gallery of NSW, and has served as director of Opera Australia Capital Fund since 2014.

Over the last thirty years, Ashley has been a member of the board of Festival of Sydney, the National Art School, the National Gallery of Australia Council and Foundation, the National Institute of Dramatic Arts and more. She has written three books: Ripe Energy (Pemberly Press, 2005), On Our Terms (Pemberly Press, 2011), and A Particular Woman (Ventura Press, 2020).

Ashley continues to study and lecture on French decorative arts and history, and in early 2020 was awarded the Chevalier des arts et des lettres by the French Government.

Join me on the Confab to gain an understanding of her life and passions.

THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G THURSDAY IN CONVERSATION WITH NATE

You will meet Nate a meteorologist, oceanographer, Royal Australian Navy Lieutenant and the weather presenter on the National ABC’s News Breakfast.

When Nate Byrne left his job as a Naval Lieutenant in the Royal Australian Navy to present the weather on ABC’s News Breakfast it was a dream come true. In fact, it was the beginning of a surprising whole new chapter. Since 2017 the boy from Mullaloo has been a familiar face to millions of early risers tuning in for their fill of morning news, sport and of course, weather.

We talk about his childhood and his passions.

Join me ion the Confab to gain an insight into his passions and life journey.

THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL IN CONVERSATION WITH THE MAMMALS

Meet Mike and Ruthie the founding members and principal songwriters of the US band the Mammals. The Mammals are a contemporary folk-rock band based in the Hudson Valley area of New York, in the United States.

The band were going to perform at this year’s (2019) Canberra National Folk festival, and they would have returned for 2021, however this event was also be cancelled due to Covid 19.

The Mammals sing and play in a style heavily influenced by traditional folk, soul, old-time, blues, Cajun, Celtic and rock and roll. Their lyrics sometimes address political and environmental concerns; topics such as war, social justice, and sustainability.
We talk about their passions, musical careers and their love of music.

Join me on the Confab gain an insight to their passions and life journey.

THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH ROBYN

THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL IN CONVERSATION WITH THE MAMMALS

Science journalist and broadcaster Robyn presents RN's The Science Show and Ockham's Razor. He has conducted countless interviews with scientists on ABC TV on programs such as Quantum and Catalyst, narrated the Nature of Australia series and appeared in World Safari with David Attenborough.

Roybn was born in Buckinghamshire, England, and educated in Vienna and London. He graduated from the University of London with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree. During this period, he was active in university acting and, like many other notable students, made guest appearances in BBC series The Goodies, Monty Python's Flying Circus and Doctor Who.

Join me on the Confab with Michael G to gain an insight into his life journey and passions.

THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH TINY

THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION NWITH VANITA AND LEXXIE

Meet Tiny who was the co-founder of The Green Shed. Locals have purchased nearly 69 million items sold by the iconic Canberra business since it first opened its doors in 2010.

The enterprise has saved more than 65,000 tonnes of goods from going to landfill. And they’ve given away almost 3.4 million items of clothing. But the milestone they celebrated in March 2020 was making more than $1 million in donations.

Tiny has taken on a new adventure, opening a maze and amusement park in his home country of Serbia which he and his wife have been building for the past seven years.

If you have donated a skateboard to Canberra's recycling shop the Green Shed in the past few years - the chances are, it is on its way to Serbia.

Join me on the Confab to gain an insight to Tiny passions and his life journey.

THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION NWITH VANITA AND LEXXIE

Join me on the Confab with Michael G to gain an insight into their story and the program.

This program covers a number of issues associated with the sex industry, which may offend some listeners.

THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH WALLID

If you have visited the Fyshwick markets on the weekend you may have meet Walid inspiring the general public about the merits of mangos, or if you want expert advice on what to buy, he’s the man who you go to get his wise advice on what in season.

Tonight, we get to known his story, about his young life in war torn Lebanon, his journey to Australia and interest in marine life.

Join me ton the Confab to gain an insight into his passions and life journey.

THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH VANITA

THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH WALLID

We will meet Dr Vanita Parekh OAM who is a senior staff specialist in sexual health and forensic medicine based in Canberra. Vanita is the director of the Clinical Forensic Medicine Services which includes the provision of medical and forensic care to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence funded under health.

Vanita established a clinical forensic medical service almost overnight following a rape case in Canberra. 17 years later her work has been recognised with a Medal of the Order of Australia for Significant service to medicine as a specialist in the fields of sexual health and forensic medicine.

Join me the Confab to gain an insight into passions and life journey.

The Confab - streaming this week - spectrum on air (UK)

THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH NURGAL

Join me on the Confab to gain an insight to her life and passions.

THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH NURGAL

The Confab is streamed on Spectrum on Air:

Thursday 10pm
Saturday 4pm

Monday 7pm