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Big Little Small Talk
Megan O'Hara Sullivan has interviewed countless Toowoomba region locals. Megan feels that everyone has their own story to tell and every one is worth listening to and you'll hear it all on Big Little Small Talk.
Episodes
Big Little Small TalkJulz McBain
Julz McBain is a surprise package from start to finish. She moved to Toowoomba in 2023 after her marriage ended. During this time she completed a full-time…
Big Little Small TalkMick Metcalfe
Mick Metcalfe joined the Queensland Ambulance Service in 1991. He has held various roles from Union Delegate to Deputy Assistant Commissioner, all the while…
Big Little Small TalkMark O'Brien
Mark O’Brien is a man of many talents. He’s an accomplished businessman and entrepreneur, he’s a former mayor and aspirational State Member. Inconceivably…
Big Little Small TalkCassie Carson
From a young child Cassie Carson loved cars and four wheel driving. But she recognised that it wasn’t a safe space for women. She decided to create a business…
Big Little Small TalkJohn Elliott
John Elliott has lived a rich and varied life; from radio DJ to tourism officer. However John’s greatest love has always been photography. He’s photographed…
Big Little Small TalkMel Lancaster
In a fair life, nobody should have to sit beside a hospital bed with their loved one on life support. Mel Lancaster has had to do it twice. In May 2009 Mel’s…
Big Little Small TalkToowoomba Headstone Healing Project
When 143 graves were vandalised in the Drayton and Toowoomba cemetery in August 2024, local columnist Greg Johnson wrote a call to arms. He expressed his…
Big Little Small TalkJeremy Rhode
Jeremy Rhode own a place where “you can find books that are looking for you”. Jeremy’s Book Exchange is his life, work and passion. He went from being a…
Big Little Small TalkYvonne McRostie
Reverend Yvonne McRostie’s signature tune is “I am Women”. She’s an independent woman who loves to preach. She brings her unique perspective to her ministry…
Big Little Small TalkKylie Sprott
She’s a Director, an Advisor, a Speaker and an honorary Toowoomba-ite. Kylie Sprott is all this and so much more. She is a professional woman who is going…
Big Little Small TalkAli Trimper
Local novelist Ali Trimper is just about to launch her second book “Search for Elise”. Like her first novel, this is a murder mystery. Ali loves murder…
Big Little Small TalkMitch Schoemaker
Mitch Schoemaker got hooked on wrestling when he was a young boy. He had missed the heyday of 70’s and 80’s WWE but when he saw wrestling on TV in New York on…
Big Little Small TalkJohn Pugh
John Pugh’s family has been in Toowoomba a very long time. His Grandfather started Pugh’s Bakery. But like the demographics of the region, John has changed. He…
Big Little Small TalkMark Scholtes
Mark Scholtes describes his life and all the wonderful things he has done as though it’s been a fortune stroke of serendipity. From playing his fathers George…
Big Little Small TalkDon Watson
Don Watson always wanted to own a plane, but he couldn’t afford it. So Don’s work around was to build his own. Is it possible to gather “left over bits and…
Big Little Small TalkJenny Woodward
Jenny Woodward grew up in Toowoomba and says her earliest memories are of “being cold and wearing scratchy, woollen clothing”. Jenny is the fifth of six girls…
Big Little Small TalkFrankie Frivolous
Frankie Frivolous describes herself in the following way “psychonaut, amateur artist, parent, pacifist, filled with existential angst”. Megan has a deep dive…
Big Little Small TalkKaren Smythe
In the wake of the Olympic Games Paris 2024, it was perfect timing for Megan to speak with Karen Smythe. Karen, amongst other things, runs a program called…
Big Little Small TalkAbbey Craik
By her own admission, Abbey Craik was brought up in a funeral family. Her Uncle and Aunt owned a funeral parlour and many of Abbey’s worked there. When she was…
Big Little Small TalkShirley-Anne Gardiner
This week we're back into the archives to bring you Megan's first interview when Big Little Small Talk launched on 102.7 FM in September 2021 with Shirley-Anne…
Big Little Small TalkMerrilyn Strohfeldt
This week on Big Little Small Talk, we bring you an interview with Merrilyn Strohfeldt recorded in November 2021 before her retirement in December that year…
Big Little Small TalkKatrina Christensen
When Katrina Christensen left school she studied at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music. Today she works as a train driver. There have been plenty of…
Big Little Small TalkLucia Masciullo
Children’s illustrator Lucia Masciullo comes from an adventuring family. Her grandmother climbed the Italian alps in the 1920’s. When Lucia read the manuscript…
Big Little Small TalkKate & Cam Venables
Bishop Cameron Venables grew up in Wales. As a young man, he traveled to PNG to do youth work. He later went to Brisbane to study at Theological College. Kate…
Big Little Small TalkElisha Elisaia
When popular rugby coach Elisha Elisaia was told he wouldn’t walk again, the faces of all the girls and boys he had coached over the years floated in front of…
Big Little Small TalkMatt Hansson
Matt Hansson does not take “no” for an answer. He’s Australia’s next Pickleball Olympian, in the abled or disabled category. Matt made the agonising decision…
Big Little Small TalkPetria Cumner
Petria Cumner is going places - fast! She is the founder of Stirling and Truffles a company that makes “beautiful sustainable lifestyle accessories”. For her…
Big Little Small TalkToowoomba Parkinsons Support Group: Melissa Forbes, Sally Andrew & Carol Chalmers
April is Parkinson’s Awareness month. Megan visited the Toowoomba Parkinson’s Support Group for the third year to hear how they are travelling. She had the…
Big Little Small TalkLee Faulkner
Lee Faulkner’s voice is like a honey drink when your throat is sore. It’s comforting, familiar and soothing. Lee has been the voice of breakfast radio for over…
Big Little Small TalkFrances Holmes
Frances Holmes has one way of living life, it's the right way! She has hosted a lunch for 20 years for people who are alone on Christmas Day. Originally from…
Big Little Small TalkAdam & Susy Wenitong
Adam and Susy Wenitong from Adapt Mentorship live and breath community work, especially if it involves young people. You wouldn’t meet two more dedicated…
Big Little Small TalkKat Lynn
Ultimately, Kat Lynn is a story teller. Currently Kat has an exhibition featuring six women who have powerful stories to tell. She has another passion and…
Big Little Small TalkDr Sherree Halliwell
From The Archives (recorded June 2022) : Oscar Wilde said "Life imitates Art". In Sherree Halliwell's case it could be true. Sherree is the director of Jane…
Big Little Small TalkKerry Shine
Kerry Shine, Councillor, former member for Toowoomba North, former Attorney General has lived a big life. From tragic beginnings to a full career in law and…
Big Little Small TalkEakraj Adhikari
Eakraj Adhikari has faced many hardships in his life, not least, living alone in the city, as a ten year old child. Through every challenge he stayed calm and…
Big Little Small TalkDavid Searston
First and foremost David Searston is a creative. He is a playwright whose passion for writing began at 14 years. David’s grand parents were committed…
Big Little Small TalkMick Atzeni
Mick Atzeni has always loved birds. From a very young age he was fascinated by them. He is the President of the Toowoomba Bird Observers and his enthusiasm and…
Big Little Small TalkTristan James
Tristan James is not an Elvis Presley impersonator, he’s in an Elvis Presley tribute show. There’s a distinct difference, so it seems. Hear Tristan’s…
Big Little Small TalkVelvet Amour
Velvet Amour is one of Australia’s original burlesque queens. As Velvet explains in her book “My Bare Lady” her life began with a traumatic childhood, spanned…
Big Little Small TalkAmanda Dalton
Amanda Dalton has chutzpah! She is the founder and CEO of Protea Place, a women’s support centre. She knew that women over 55 years of age were the fastest…
Big Little Small TalkTom Walker
Tom Walker’s interests are many and varied. From podcasting to Vikings to dancing. But Tom’s special skill is seeing the value and importance in his work. He…
Big Little Small TalkAunty Barb Walker Menz
Aunty Barb Walker Menz wears many hats. As an active and engaged volunteer of the Pittsworth Pioneer Village, Barb recently organised a celebration of “The Big…
Big Little Small TalkKimberley Halter
Kimberley Halter lives, loves and breathes bonsai. Her father was a master bonsai grower and wanted Kimberley to look after his plants when he moved into a…
Big Little Small TalkBronte McVeigh
Bronte McVeigh is sunshine on a stick. This bright, bubbly millennial is living her life at full speed. From Human Libraries to law to photography, Bronte…
Big Little Small TalkGraham Perrett
Graham Perrett has lead an extraordinary life. From humbling beginnings, the seventh of ten children, Graham grew up in St George in western Queensland. He is…
Big Little Small TalkDom Tulleken
Dom Tulleken always loved to dance, any kind of dance, he lived to dance as a child. But tragedies struck and Dom was confined to a wheel chair for many years…
Big Little Small TalkToowoomba Prostate Cancer Support Group
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Cyril Curgenven and Ian Grieves from the Toowoomba prostate cancer support group, spent quality time with Megan…
Big Little Small TalkRory H. Mather
Rory H. Mather is a children’s book writer. He has published numerous books but didn’t like to read as a child. He spent four years living on a boat as a child…
Big Little Small TalkNick Carr
Nick Carr is a comedian. A very thoughtful, philosophical and considered comedian. Not that there's anything wrong with that! Ironically, this is how Nick has…
Big Little Small TalkMuhammed Haniff Abdul Razak
Megan feels her guest today, Muhammed Haniff Abdul Razak, is a true man of God; it doesn't matter which God, or who's God. To Megan, Haniff embodies the…
Big Little Small TalkJohn Dornbusch
John Dornbusch is the Chancellor of UniSQ. John grew up in Toowoomba, the much loved youngest child. He won a scholarship to do teaching at the Darling Downs…
Big Little Small TalkLance Smith AM
Asked to describe himself in three words Lance Smith AM said "A Happy Chappy". Lance has been a diver, an entertainer, an author, an event organiser, a tourism…
Big Little Small TalkRhonda Weston
Rhonda Weston is a force of nature. She is the immediate past president of U3A Toowoomba. From belly dancing to pickle ball to philosophy, U3A offers it all…
Big Little Small TalkAlyce Nelligan
Alyce Nelligan (Speedy) is a disability advocate, a political activist, a social media influencer and a model. If that's not enough she's the mother to 3 young…
Big Little Small TalkKerry Saul
After 25 years at Toowoomba's iconic Empire Theatre, General Manager Kerry Saul has downed tools. He's seen many changes, many shows, many performers and has…
Big Little Small TalkFood Assist - Annette Rose & Paul Wilson
Annette Rose is the CEO of a self-funded, public benevolent organisation Acts Care Group. Paul Wilson is the project development manager. Together they feed…
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Give A F Over Fifty: Pittsworth Women's Shed
Ursula, Gail and Glynn from the Pittsworth Women's Shed share what they give a "F over Fifty" about. In the third of Megan's series "Give a F Over Fifty" which…
Big Little Small TalkShane Sullivan
Shane Sullivan is the CEO of the reformed mighty Western Clydesdales rugby league team. Toowoomba and the South West has a rich history as a breeding ground of…
Big Little Small TalkTyrone Phillips
Tyrone Phillips is a fire twirler. He is a self taught performer who started his journey when his mother brought home a set of juggling sticks. Then he set…
Big Little Small TalkLouise Noble
Louise Noble is the founder of The Mulberry Project. The Mulberry Project turns under-utilised land onto market gardens, healing through growing produce…