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Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps
The world has never been more connected. Yet never more divided. We yell at each other from inside our echo chambers. But change doesn’t happen inside an echo chamber. It’s time to get out, to stretch our legs, to step on some land mines. It's time to have an uncomfortable conversation with Josh Szeps.
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Episodes
Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps"Time Management For Mortals" with Oliver Burkeman
Oliver Burkeman describes himself is "unreasonably obsessed with the question of how people organise their days". He returns to the show for a chat about time…
Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps"Story of a Survivor" with Stuart Diver
"Stuart Diver is the sole survivor of Australia's deadliest landslide. He was buried alive by a mountain of frozen sludge for 65 hours. His new podcast is The…
Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps"Is Fiction Going Woke?" with Kat Rosenfield
Kat is an author and culture critic. She and Josh discuss feminism, sexual assault, Woody Allen, and whether it's okay for a fantasy writer to discriminate…
Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh SzepsBONUS: Josh’s Covid Lockdown Thoughts
With violent freedom protests, bickering states, a bungled vaccine rollout and over half of Australia's population in lockdown, its time to talk. Hosted on…
Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh SzepsMalcolm Turnbull
Malcolm Turnbull was the 29th Prime Minister of Australia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps"Is Politics Beyond Satire?" with Mark Humphries
Mark Humphries the preeminent political satirist on Australian TV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps"Toxic Taboos" with Jesse Singal
In the culture wars, Jesse Singal is either the world's supervillain or its superhero, depending on your point of view. His original Atlantic article is at…
Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh SzepsTim Minchin Live - Part 2
Part #2 of Josh's live show with musical comedy legend Tim Minchin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh SzepsTim Minchin Live - Part 1
Musical comedy legend Tim Minchin joins Josh live on stage for a sold-out podcast performance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps"Botox Feminism?" with Jessie Stephens
Is it feminist to f*#k with your face? Mamamia’s Jessie Stephens joins Josh on the comfy couch to unleash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh SzepsAndrew Denton
A giant of Australian media, Andrew Denton is a producer, writer and former television and radio star who now spends much of his time advocating for Voluntary…
Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps"Will We Ever Re-Open?" with Prof. Mary-Louise McLaws
Do lockdowns work? Will we reach herd immunity? Will Australia ever re-open to the world? As Melbourne endures another lockdown, Josh grills Australia's…
Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps"Is Israel Doomed?" with Chloe Valdary
Chloe Valdary is the founder of The Theory of Enchantment, an anti-racism program. She and Josh discuss whether Israel can be redeemed. Hosted on Acast. See…
Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps"The Death of Policy?" with John Hewson
He's been called "the best Prime Minister Australia never had". As Australia's Opposition Leader, John Hewson lost an unlosable election. Was his problem that…
Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps"Did The Left Create Trump?" with David Roth
Just before Joe Biden's election, Josh sat down with the ferocious critic David Roth to discuss what Trump taught us about populism and power. Did wokeness…
Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh SzepsJessie Stephens joins the Comfy Couch
Jessie is a writer, podcaster, and the assistant head of content at Mamamia. When, she wonders, did bitching on Twitter become a full-time career? Hosted on…
Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps"Stop The Boats" with Dr Kim Huynh
Border walls. Offshore detention. Kids in cages. What do we do about refugees? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps"Abolish Political Parties" with John Opdycke
Imagine no Republicans. No Democrats. No Labor or Liberals. Would democracy flourish? Or corrode? John Opdycke is the president of Open Primaries, the…
Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh SzepsEddie Izzard
One of the Britain's most prolific and influential stand-up comics sits down with Josh to discuss death, humour, marathons, gender fluidity and the American…
Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps"Is Cancel Culture Real?" with Katie Herzog
Katie is a journalist and one of the most insightful commentators on the modern culture wars. co-hosts the podcast "Blocked and Reported" with Jesse Singal…
Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps"America and Guns"
In the past 10 days, more than 20 Americans have been killed by three gunmen in a string of mass shootings. How should we understand America's gun curse... and…
Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh SzepsDarren McMullen joins the Comfy Couch
Every other week Uncomfortable Conversations brings you a Comfy Couch episode, in which Josh and a friend chat about whatever is on their mind. This week, the…
Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps"What Is Womanhood?" with Meghan Daum
Meghan Daum is a feminist, firebrand, and former opinion columnist for The Los Angeles Times. Her podcast is The Unspeakable. Hosted on Acast. See…
Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps"What's Wrong With Men?" with Michael Ian Black
Michael Ian Black is one of America's most popular stand-up comics. His new book is "A Better Man: A (Mostly Serious) Letter to My Son." He and Josh discuss…
Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps"The Madness Of Fame" with Osher Günsberg
Osher is Australia's biggest TV star and the host of Australian Idol, The Bachelor, The Bachelorette and The Masked Singer. He opens up to Josh about the…
Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps"Are You Awake?" with Sam Harris
Sam Harris is a neuroscientist, philosopher and New York Times best-selling author. He and Josh wrestle with what it means to be self-aware. Hosted on Acast…
Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps"Will The Virus Win?" with virologist Peter Kolchinsky
Peter Kolchinsky is a scientist and biotechnology investor, with a deep understanding of how viruses outsmart us. His company, RA Capital Management, builds…
Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps"Is Free Thought Dead?" with Claire Lehmann
Claire is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Quillette, the magazine for dangerous ideas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps"Ignore the News!" with Oliver Burkeman
Would we all be better off if we knew less about the world? If we took less, not more, responsibility for fixing distant problems? If we focused a bit more on…
Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps"Am I Racist?" with Stan Grant
Josh doesn't think he's racist. But maybe that's the surest proof that he is. Should he be cancelled? Should statues be torn down? Are race protests a victory…