Robyn Moore AM joins me for a warm, funny and at times deeply moving conversation about finding your voice, following your calling, resilience, family, faith and using your gifts to make a difference in the lives of others.

Robyn has one of Australia's most recognisable voices, even if you don't immediately recognise her name. For decades, she has been heard in homes across Australia through radio, countless advertisements including the iconic Spray n' Wipe, the long-running political satire How Green Was My Cactus and, perhaps most famously, as the voice of Blinky Bill.

But behind that famous voice is a very special Tasmanian story.

We begin with Robyn's childhood and the remarkable decision she made at just nine years old to live with her Nan so she could remain at Sorell Area School. Robyn reflects on the resilience she learned during those years and the influence her Nan had on the person she became.

Our conversation then turns to the discovery of her extraordinary gift for voice and performance. Robyn recalls sitting behind a microphone and realising that it was her “window to the world”, and the leap of faith that eventually took her and her family from Tasmania to Sydney.

Along the way, we hear some of the voices that made Robyn famous. She tells the story of Spray n' Wipe, more than three decades of How Green Was My Cactus, and how a former pupil helped inspire the voice of Blinky Bill. And yes, Blinky makes an appearance.

Robyn also reflects on family, faith and the decision to return home to Tasmania.

She explains why she wanted her sons to have the “freedom to just be”, and why she believes in helping young people discover what they love rather than standing in their way.

We also talk about Robyn's long involvement with Make-A-Wish Australia and her belief in the power of storytelling, generosity and service. She shares some deeply moving experiences of families facing extraordinary circumstances and what they have taught her about love and what really matters.

Finally, I ask Robyn what life has taught her through its inevitable highs and lows. Her answer is a wonderful reflection on resilience, embracing life's difficult moments and discovering that sometimes the obstacle is the way.

I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation. Robyn is enormously entertaining, but behind the voices and laughter is a thoughtful person with a genuine love for people and a strong belief that whatever gifts we have can be used for good.

Whatever stage of life you're at, I hope there's something in Robyn's story that encourages you to find your own voice and use it well.

Good Company with Michael Ferguson is a place for conversations with interesting people who have stories, experiences and ideas worth sharing. This episode is part of Tasmanian Stories, conversations with people who love our island and have a story worth sharing. Our goal is to inspire hope and belief in Tasmania's future.

Pull up a chair and enjoy some Good Company.

In this conversation:

• The childhood experiences that shaped Robyn

• The influence of her Nan and learning resilience

• Discovering a “window to the world” behind a microphone

• Taking the leap from Tasmania to Sydney

• The story behind Spray n' Wipe• 33 years of How Green Was My Cactus

• Becoming the voice of Blinky Bill• Family, faith and following your calling

• Returning home and what Tasmania gave her family

• Make-A-Wish and the power of giving back• Storytelling, authenticity and helping others

• Finding your voice and using it for good

• Why sometimes “the obstacle is the way”

Professor John Lennox joins me near his home in Oxford for a wide-ranging conversation about artificial intelligence, science and Christian faith, the enduring influence of C. S. Lewis, the direction of Western culture and the source of genuine hope.

John Lennox is Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at Oxford University, an internationally respected author and one of the world’s leading Christian thinkers. His books, lectures and public debates have challenged audiences around the world to think more deeply about science, faith, reason and the great questions of human existence.

We begin with artificial intelligence. John explains its extraordinary benefits, but also warns about surveillance, deception, deepfakes and the danger of surrendering human responsibility to machines. In his words, AI is “a very good tool, but not a good master.”

Our conversation then turns to the relationship between science and Christianity. John explains why he rejects the idea that the two are natural enemies and argues that belief in a rational Creator helped provide the foundations for modern science.

John also reflects on hearing C. S. Lewis lecture at Cambridge and explains why Lewis remains so influential more than 60 years after his death. We discuss The Abolition of Man, the technological future Lewis anticipated, the loss of confidence in the West’s Christian foundations and the effects of addictive technology on young people.

Finally, I ask John whether he remains hopeful in a world marked by conflict, cultural uncertainty and rapid technological change. His answer leads to the heart of the Christian message and a hope that he believes transcends suffering and death.

I was especially grateful for this conversation. John told me that he receives around 150 requests every day, yet he generously made time to welcome a visitor from Tasmania.

Whatever your own beliefs, I hope this thoughtful and deeply personal conversation gives you something to consider.

Good Company with Michael Ferguson is a place for conversations with interesting people who have stories, experiences and ideas worth sharing.Pull up a chair and enjoy some Good Company.

In this conversation:

• The benefits and dangers of artificial intelligence

• Why AI simulates intelligence but is not conscious

• Surveillance, deepfakes and the ethics of technology

• Why science and Christian faith are not enemies

• John Lennox’s memories of C. S. Lewis

• The continuing importance of The Abolition of Man

• Cultural change and the West’s Christian inheritance

• Technology, screen addiction and young people

• Transhumanism, death and the meaning of Christian hope

Tony Abbott AC, Australia’s 28th Prime Minister, joins me for a wide-ranging conversation about Australia’s past, present and future. We talk about the people and ideas that shaped modern Australia, our Indigenous heritage, British foundations and immigrant character, and Tony's belief that Australia needs to rediscover confidence in its own story.

The conversation also turns to some of the big debates facing the country today: energy and net zero, the future of productive industries, the quality of government and political leadership, and what Australians can do if they want to see change.

Closer to home, we discuss the controversial use of taxpayer-backed climate finance to support the conversion of Tasmania’s largest farm to plantation forestry, despite strong local opposition and concerns about jobs and agricultural production.

Tony also reflects on his time as Prime Minister, the MH17 tragedy, his proudest achievement in government, the future of the Liberal Party, and some of the books and ideas that have shaped his thinking.

Whatever your politics, I hope this conversation gives you something to think about.Good Company with Michael Ferguson is a place for conversations with interesting people who have stories, experiences and ideas worth sharing.Pull up a chair and enjoy some Good Company.

In this conversation:

• Australia’s history, identity and national confidence

• Indigenous heritage, British foundations and immigration

• Net zero, energy policy and Tasmania’s Rushy Lagoon controversy

• The future of the Liberal Party and Australian politics

• Leadership, conviction and getting involved

• Tony Abbott’s reflections on being Prime Minister

• MH17 and standing up for Australia’s interests

• The books and ideas that shaped his worldview