RD Talks
Reader's Digest Australia
Sit back and listen to some of the most engaging stories to have appeared in Reader’s Digest magazine.
RD Talks brings you the real-life unforgettable crime investigations, dramas in real life, and inspirational and heart-warming moments you’ve come to expect from the magazine. Each one will amaze, stir your emotions and have you celebrating the courage of everyday heroes.
From sinister brutal husband/wife murder mystery, The Case of the Missing Keys, to the tear-jerking story of a sweet natured baby boy in Family for Freddie, who finally finds the perfect loving home just in time for Christmas.
There’s also a terrifying tale of survival in Crocodile Attack, a freak hot air balloon accident in Ascent to Terror, and The Man Who Wouldn’t Die, that sees a hard-working family man start a normal day at work only to face the horror of being encased with bitumen. Will he survive?
But it doesn’t end there. Dozens of real life tales will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Carefully selected and recorded by the team at Reader’s Digest (Australia) magazine, episodes range from 10-30 minutes.
RD Talks brings you the real-life unforgettable crime investigations, dramas in real life, and inspirational and heart-warming moments you’ve come to expect from the magazine. Each one will amaze, stir your emotions and have you celebrating the courage of everyday heroes.
From sinister brutal husband/wife murder mystery, The Case of the Missing Keys, to the tear-jerking story of a sweet natured baby boy in Family for Freddie, who finally finds the perfect loving home just in time for Christmas.
There’s also a terrifying tale of survival in Crocodile Attack, a freak hot air balloon accident in Ascent to Terror, and The Man Who Wouldn’t Die, that sees a hard-working family man start a normal day at work only to face the horror of being encased with bitumen. Will he survive?
But it doesn’t end there. Dozens of real life tales will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Carefully selected and recorded by the team at Reader’s Digest (Australia) magazine, episodes range from 10-30 minutes.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Dec 2, 2020 • 11min
My friend the mouse
The best-laid plans of small boys and their pets depend on outwitting parents – and avoiding temptation. First published March 1968. Written by Robert Fontaine. Read by Zoe Meunier.
Nov 25, 2020 • 12min
Sailing Into History
A journey aboard a replica sailing ship offers a glimpse into life during a crucial moment in the 18th century. First published December 2020. Written by Paul Robert. Narrated by Zoe Meunier.
Nov 18, 2020 • 27min
The day I died
A question that haunts many of us is “How will I die?” At 17.30 and 33.08 seconds on Wednesday, September 20, 2006, I believed I knew exactly how and when my life would end. Written by Richard Hammond with Mindy Hammond, from the book “On the Edge: My Story”. Read by Zoe Meunier. First published in March 2008.
Nov 11, 2020 • 14min
Ordeal on the Pacific
For four adventurous men, this boat race promised the challenge they craved. And boy, did it deliver. First published November 2015. Written by Simon Hemelryk. Read by Zoe Meunier.
Nov 5, 2020 • 15min
Diamonds are for Sharing
What these women learnt about life, love and happiness from one spectacular necklace. First published April 2010. Written by Cheryl Jarvis, from The Necklace. Read by Zoe Meunier.
Oct 28, 2020 • 14min
The real life Lord of the Flies
Our expectations are that teenagers washed ashore on a deserted island would soon turn to barbarity. But what if we are wrong? First published November 2020. Written by Ruger Bregman, from the book Human Kind: A Hopeful History. Read by Zoe Meunier.
Oct 21, 2020 • 21min
Who Killed Margaret Wilson?
Walking down a quiet country road she was murdered at random by a complete stranger. First published July 1999. Written by Ian Cunningham. Read by Zoe Meunier.
Oct 15, 2020 • 17min
Collared
An innocent schoolgirl, a masked intruder, a terrifying threat… Simon Bouda goes behind the scenes of Sydney’s shocking collar bomb attack and the adroit police work used to solve it. First published July 2013. Read by Zoe Meunier.
Oct 7, 2020 • 15min
Find my son
With the clock ticking, three fathers joined forces to search for a young driver feared lost in the Australian bush. First published October 2018. Written by Helen Signy. Read by Zoe Meunier.
Sep 30, 2020 • 11min
Marlin Attack
As they pulled on their wetsuits, these spearfishermen had no idea they were about to endure an unforgettable fishing tale. First published October 2020. Written by Diane Godley. Read by Zoe Meunier.
