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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 TalkKylie Martin-Hollands
Today on Big Little Small Talk I delve into the archives to bring you an interview I did last year with Kyle Martin Hollands Managing Director/Owner of GF Oats…
Big Little Small TalkJohn Biggar
Coming up this week on Big Little Small Talk, we delve into the archives and meet John Biggar who is a part of the Spyder Muster held every year in Crows Nest…
Big Little Small TalkKevin Howarth
Kevin Howarth aka Krazy Kev is many things. He's an internationally renowned DJ and entertainer. Most importantly, he's Toowoomba Region's Town Crier, with the…
Big Little Small TalkAdair Donaldson
Sexual abuse lawyer Adair Donaldson talks about consent, coercive control, domestic violence and the law. He has spoken to groups of professional footballers…
Big Little Small TalkToowoomba Parkinson's Support Group - One Year Later
Tuesday 11 April 2023 is World Parkinson's Disease Day. Twelve months after Megan's first catch up with the local support group, she goes back to see how…
Big Little Small TalkBreanna Humes
Breanna Humes is a superhero, and she wrote and published a book to prove it. She is from the Noongar, Gunditjmara, Wiraderjiri and Jawoyn peoples. Bre and her…
Big Little Small TalkTony Kyprios
Here is an understatement: "Tony Kyprios has lead an interesting life." He has gone from being a second generation Greek immigrant who grew up above a…
Big Little Small TalkGive A F Over Fifty: Pittsworth & District Men's Shed
Megan's "Give a F over Fifty" series continues this week in conjunction with WordFest Toowoomba. To balance the gender ledger, this week we hear from the men…
Big Little Small TalkGive A F Over Fifty: Toowoomba Women's Shed
Megan visited Toowoomba Women's Shed recently and three members told her their stories. This is the first in a new series that Megan is doing in conjunction…
Big Little Small TalkBianca Daniel
Bianca Daniel is at the top of her game. She's a powerlifter and she holds a world record! Megan makes the observation at the end of this interview that Bianca…
Big Little Small TalkHike to Everest Base Camp Special
Sometimes...when you can't get your mental health sorted...everyday feels like you're climbing a mountain. Today, Megan talks to a small selection of a random…
Big Little Small TalkDavid Iliffe
David Iliffe's voice is probably more recognisable than his face. He is the long standing breakfast broadcaster on the local ABC. David comes from a family…
Big Little Small TalkHugh Krenske
Hugh Krenske is a true environmentalist. He and his wife Kay have “rewilded” their suburban house block to become a dry rainforest. But what keeps them busy is…
Big Little Small TalkBrendon Quirey
Brendon Quirey's career has been varied. From projectionist to publican, from steel to student. Currently Brendon and his partner Fiona are the hardworking…
Big Little Small TalkIan Whan
Ian Whan lives in the beautiful Felton Valley. In 2008 he was involved in the David and Goliath fight to save this precious piece of country from an open cut…
Big Little Small TalkPeter Frazer
Peter Frazer is a bush poet. Peter recites beautifully here today as well explaining what constitutes bush poetry. It turns out, it doesn't have to be solely…
Big Little Small TalkStuart Copeland & Belinda Sanders
For seven years, Megan did a program called “The Political Panel” on ABC Southern Queensland. Long standing journalist Belinda Sanders hosted the show and…
Big Little Small TalkApril & Nathan Hitzke
Imagine having a progressive lung disease that literally, takes your breath away. Imagine being a professional singer and not being able to breath let alone…
Big Little Small TalkProfessor Jonti Horner
Professor Jonti Horner is an astrophysicist and and astrobiologist. He’s also an educator, so above all else, he loves to teach people about space. Let Jonti…
Big Little Small TalkLyndall Hill
Lyndall Hill loves words; the written word, the spoken word, the heard word, the read word. Lyndall loves words so much she started Word Fest Toowoomba. Her…
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Remembrance Day Special
Join us for a special Big Little Small Talk as we commemorate Remembrance Day by bringing you interviews from the 2021 Remembrance Day Service at the Drayton…
Big Little Small TalkArun Pratap
Arun Pratap is the CEO of local company Pyrocal. Pyrocal builds systems that provide waste management solutions for business and government. Recorded 9 May 2022
Big Little Small TalkJess Ritchie
Jess Ritchie is a "Transformational Brand Expert". Find out what that means and what sliding door moments have brought Jess to be an award winning author…
Big Little Small TalkVirginia Clarke
Virginia Clarke is an “ist”. That is to say, she’s an activist, a feminist, a humanist, an intellectualist, a sentimentalist and more. Hear Virginia’s journey…
Big Little Small TalkSandy Martin
Today we're bringing you an interview with Sandy Martin from Queensland State Rose Garden a community member of 102.7FM located at the historic Newtown Park…
Big Little Small TalkJoe Ramia
Today on the Big Little Small Talk Podcast, we’ll hear from a ‘local legend’ former councillor, businessman, family man, grandad and champion of the speedway…
Big Little Small TalkDr Joyce Jones
Dr Joyce Jones started to lose her sight in her early teens. Today she is legally blind but that didn't stopped her getting a PHD, travelling overseas and…
Big Little Small TalkAndrew McDonagh
Today on Big Little Small Talk, Megan's guest is Andrew McDonagh who works for the Clontarf Foundation. Clontarf is an organisation that helps young Aboriginal…
Big Little Small TalkWalk of Hope 2022
Megan recently participated in the 2022 St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba Walk of Hope. The walk has been happening in Toowoomba for 23 years. It is for…
Big Little Small TalkToowoomba Parkinson's Support Group
Parkinson’s Disease is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world. On today's podcast Megan chats to 3 local couples, living with Parkinson's…
Big Little Small TalkHanne Andersen
Today on Big Little Small Talk we meet Hanne Andersen, a close friend of Megan’s Mother In-Law who has alot of brilliant stories to share with Megan O’Hara…
Big Little Small TalkToowoomba Stamp Club - Bob Littlehales
Bob Littlehales started stamp collecting in unusual circumstances in England around the time of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. Once Bob began…
Big Little Small TalkHeidi Eiser
Heidi Eiser from Heidi Lou Design is a woman very comfortable in her own skin...every wrinkle, every bit of cellulite, every curve. So much so that Heidi…
Big Little Small TalkDerek Tuffield OAM
For many years, Derek Tuffield OAM was the face of Lifeline - Darling Downs & South West Qld. He has helped more people than he can count. From floods, fires…
Big Little Small TalkSteve Cooper
Toowoomba boasts a world class museum - Cobb+Co. It is part of the Qld Museum Network and home to the National Carriage Collection. The Operations Manager at…
Big Little Small TalkKila Xavier
Kila Xavier and her husband Francis made the heart-wrenching decision to leave their home country of PNG to come to Australia in order for their profoundly…
Big Little Small TalkLindsay Booth
Lindsay Booth loves telling stories. He also loves history and his hometown of Toowoomba. Which makes for a perfect combination when you own a tourism business…
Big Little Small TalkClaire Torkington
Today on Big Little Small Talk, Megan will be joined by Claire Torkington who is the Center Manager at Grand Central Shopping Centre. We will get a glimpse in…
Big Little Small TalkRuby Slipperz
Ruby Slipperz has lived a BIG, BIG life, and she's only in her fifties. From teenage perfomer to City Councillor, with driving trucks and every else in…
Big Little Small TalkJustin Bygrave
Justin Bygrave is a man who is driven to give back to his community. He feels the best way he can do this is to sell products for charities. He is passionate…
Big Little Small TalkDaisy McPaul
Megan interviews 100 year old Daisy McPaul on this episode of Big Little Small Talk. Daisy has seen many things in her long life and relays her stories with…
Big Little Small TalkToowoomba Hospice - Graham Barron
Megan O'Hara Sullivan is at the Toowoomba Hospice a community based private healthcare facility which provides free palliative care to the terminally ill. In…
Big Little Small TalkRobyn Prentice
Last year Megan O’Hara Sullivan went to a 60 year Squash Reunion to meet Toowoomba Women’s Squash champion (1970-1988) Robyn Prentice. In this episode you’ll…
Big Little Small TalkVietnam Veterans Day 2022
Today on Big Little Small Talk, Megan chats to some of the participants in the Toowoomba RSL Sub Branch Vietnam Veterans Day Service, also known as the Battle…
Big Little Small TalkUncle Wayne Fossey
Uncle Wayne Fossey is an Elder in residence at UniSQ. Today on Big Little Small Talk he explains to Megan the importance of being on Country; it is a healing…
Big Little Small TalkPrince Long Lo
On this episode of Big Little Small Talk we meet Prince Long Lo, an incredible young man who is embedded in the Toowoomba community and has an interesting…
Big Little Small TalkGay Hold Carpenter
Coming up today on Big Little Small Talk, Megan talks to passionate local hairdresser Gay Hold-Carpenter about her many projects in the community including…
Big Little Small TalkJohn Osborne OAM
John Osborne OAM is a living legend. He grew up right in the heart of Toowoomba City and has lived here ever since. A city alderman, a pioneer in the tourist…
Big Little Small TalkAndrew Macdonald
On this episode of Big Little Small Talk, Megan will be chatting to craftman, artist and privet master Andrew Macdonald from Cobb & Co Museum. Recorded 7…
Big Little Small TalkRic Chauvel Carlsson
Today on Big Little Small Talk, Megan interviews Ric Chauvel Carlsson. Ric is the grandson of seminal Australian filmmakers Charles and Elsa Chauvel, famous…
Big Little Small TalkShenae Ciesiolka
We’re joined by Toowoomba footy superstar Shenae Ciesiolka who plays for the Brisbane Broncos in the NRLW is a part of the Maroons squad in the State of…
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Lone Eagle Flying School - Trevor Bange & Carol Browne
Megan travels to the Lone Eagle Flying School in Clifton, a long time community supporter of 102.7 FM Toowoomba. She will chat to Chief Flying Instructor…
Big Little Small TalkRojin Rash
Today we bring you a very special interview from Rojin Rash who is a translator and interpreter for the Yazidi community. Recorded 31 December 2021
Big Little Small TalkElaine Keiseker
Did you know the Queensland Country Women's Association started right here on the Darling Downs? In Cambooya, 100 years ago! Join Megan as she speaks to Elaine…
Big Little Small TalkAnahita Shokoofan
Anahita Shokoofan is a young student who has immigrated from Iran. Hear about the joys & hardships faced by a young person coming to a new country. Recorded 1…
Big Little Small TalkJennifer Wright (Summers)
Jennifer Wright (Summers) is an artist in every sense of the word. But she's also a scientist, a film maker, editor, and a television presenter and so much…