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
Nov 22, 2022 • 9min
The Hargila Army
Behind efforts to preserve the endangered giant stork is a biologist – and a 400-strong group of women. First published in December 2022. Written by Lam Lye Ching. Read by Zoë Meunier.
Nov 17, 2022 • 12min
A pretty good teacher, for a cat
Proud and independent, Tiger made contributions to this maturing family that will never be forgotten. First published March 1971. Written by Monte Bourjaily, Jr. Read by Zoë Meunier.
Nov 8, 2022 • 17min
GoFundMe scammer
Help save Cindy... I watched as friends and strangers rallied around my dying classmate on Facebook. But it was all a scam. First published September 2022. Written by Sarah Treleaven for One Zero Medium. Read by Zoë Meunier.
Nov 2, 2022 • 7min
Exploits of Charles
Her son's introduction to school was marred by the exploits of one badly-behaved little boy. First published March 1950. Written by Shirley Jackson. Read by Zoë Meunier.
Oct 26, 2022 • 10min
Trapped down a well
After his little boy fell into the cold depths, Brandon Leseberg leapt in to rescue him. Then drama quickly engulfed the father and son. First published November 2022. Written by Robert Kiener. Read by Zoë Meunier.
Oct 19, 2022 • 13min
Hanging by a thread
Seven people had just plunged to their deaths and 13 others huddled fearfully in crippled cable-cars suspended high above Singapore’s harbour. Any moment they could be torn loose from their frail hold on survival. First published in February 1985. Written by Richard Blair. Read by Zoë Meunier.
Oct 11, 2022 • 14min
The day at the beach
How a wise and understanding doctor’s “prescription” helped me regain my sense of purpose. First published January 1960. Written by Arthur Gordon. Read by Zoë Meunier.
Sep 28, 2022 • 13min
The perfect storm
Seven fishermen, adrift in a small boat, had given up all hope. Would they live to tell the tale? First published October 2022. Written by Chitra Subramanyam. Read by Zoë Meunier.
Sep 27, 2022 • 20min
The great balloon escape
A family dares to ride the winds to freedom. First published March 1980. Written by Jürgen Petschull. Read by Zoë Meunier.
Sep 21, 2022 • 6min
When life needs a manual
Couldn't someone write a book containing the full list of tricks we need to get by in life? First published June 2022. Written by Richard Glover. Read by Zoë Meunier.
