Uncomfortable Conversations

"Will Trump Be Arrested?" with James Kirchick

Jamie Kirchick knows everything about the secret, spooky, saucy, seedy side of Washington DC. Hear him hold forth on the secret history of gay spies, trans activists and, of course, the never-not-impending arrest of Donald J Trump.To hear the full episode for FREE, sign up to the free tier on Josh's Substack at: https://uncomfortableconversations.substack.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Will Trump Be Arrested?" with James Kirchick

Jamie Kirchick knows everything about the secret, spooky, saucy, seedy side of Washington DC. Hear him hold forth on the secret history of gay spies, trans activists and, of course, the never-not-impending arrest of Donald J Trump.To hear the full episode for FREE, sign up to the free tier on Josh's Substack at: https://uncomfortableconversations.substack.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:25:07

EP132 - S1

21 Mar 23

"Getting Real On Race" with Coleman Hughes

The brilliant Coleman Hughes is an American writer, podcaster and musician. He burst onto the intellectual scene at a young age with his ruthlessly well-articulated opinions on race and public policy issues. He joins Josh this week with his giga-brained thoughts on race, equity and inclusion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Getting Real On Race" with Coleman Hughes

The brilliant Coleman Hughes is an American writer, podcaster and musician. He burst onto the intellectual scene at a young age with his ruthlessly well-articulated opinions on race and public policy issues. He joins Josh this week with his giga-brained thoughts on race, equity and inclusion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:34:40

EP130 - S1

14 Mar 23

Premium: Zach Cregger - From The Archives

You probably know Zach Cregger from comedy shows like Wrecked and Whitest Kids U'Know. He also wrote and directed Barbarian, one of the horror films of 2022. This chat from the #WeThePeople LIVE archive is a conversation Josh and Zach had in Puerto Rico in 2016 where they spoke about the process of making good comedy, procrastination and how social media kills creativity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Premium: Zach Cregger - From The Archives

You probably know Zach Cregger from comedy shows like Wrecked and Whitest Kids U'Know. He also wrote and directed Barbarian, one of the horror films of 2022. This chat from the #WeThePeople LIVE archive is a conversation Josh and Zach had in Puerto Rico in 2016 where they spoke about the process of making good comedy, procrastination and how social media kills creativity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18:23

EP129 - S1

11 Mar 23

"The Transgender Who Wasn't" with KC Miller

For most transgender people, transitioning is one of the greatest experiences of their lives. For others, it deforms into crippling regret. KC Miller is one of them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"The Transgender Who Wasn't" with KC Miller

For most transgender people, transitioning is one of the greatest experiences of their lives. For others, it deforms into crippling regret. KC Miller is one of them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:24:19

EP128 - S1

8 Mar 23

"Predictions Of A Scientific Futurist" with Dr Catherine Ball

Dr Ball is a scientific futurist whose book is Converge: A futurist's insights into the potential of our world as technology and humanity collide." She and Josh wrestle with artificial intelligence, the future of food, radical life extension, and air fryers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Predictions Of A Scientific Futurist" with Dr Catherine Ball

Dr Ball is a scientific futurist whose book is Converge: A futurist's insights into the potential of our world as technology and humanity collide." She and Josh wrestle with artificial intelligence, the future of food, radical life extension, and air fryers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:20:41

EP127 - S1

28 Feb 23

Premium: Ask Me Anything

Remember a while ago Josh asked you, to ask him anything? Yep, he only answered one question - which turned into a full episode about JK Rowling... Well, there were many more tasty morsels in that cauldron of questions, so he's back to answer more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Premium: Ask Me Anything

Remember a while ago Josh asked you, to ask him anything? Yep, he only answered one question - which turned into a full episode about JK Rowling... Well, there were many more tasty morsels in that cauldron of questions, so he's back to answer more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23:03

EP126 - S1

23 Feb 23

"The Problem With Everything" with Tim Urban

Tim Urban’s first appearance on this show remains one of the all-time favourites. Now, this explosive thinker of cosmic, civilisation-level thoughts returns with a book: “What's Our Problem? A Self-Help Book for Societies”. He and Josh wrestle with what’s going wrong. Why is everything a mess? Why is everyone acting like a baby? When did things get so tribal? Why do humans do this stuff? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"The Problem With Everything" with Tim Urban

Tim Urban’s first appearance on this show remains one of the all-time favourites. Now, this explosive thinker of cosmic, civilisation-level thoughts returns with a book: “What's Our Problem? A Self-Help Book for Societies”. He and Josh wrestle with what’s going wrong. Why is everything a mess? Why is everyone acting like a baby? When did things get so tribal? Why do humans do this stuff? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:42:32

EP125 - S1

21 Feb 23

Premium: Myq Caplan - From The Archives

From the #WeThePeople LIVE archives this week to a 2016 chat with the wonderful Myq Caplan. First and foremost Myq is comedian. Josh and Myq chat about what funny is, how he became funny, and the creative process he uses to stay funny. Enjoy.For the full episode sign up at uncomfortableconversations.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Premium: Myq Caplan - From The Archives

From the #WeThePeople LIVE archives this week to a 2016 chat with the wonderful Myq Caplan. First and foremost Myq is comedian. Josh and Myq chat about what funny is, how he became funny, and the creative process he uses to stay funny. Enjoy.For the full episode sign up at uncomfortableconversations.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24:35

EP124 - S1

19 Feb 23

"Left Is Not Woke" with Susan Neiman

Susan Neiman is one of the world's most respected living philosophers. She was born in America and educated at Harvard but now lives in Germany, where she's the director of the Einstein Forum and a member of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences. She's a leading expert on the Enlightenment. Her new book is Left is not Woke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Left Is Not Woke" with Susan Neiman

Susan Neiman is one of the world's most respected living philosophers. She was born in America and educated at Harvard but now lives in Germany, where she's the director of the Einstein Forum and a member of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences. She's a leading expert on the Enlightenment. Her new book is Left is not Woke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

55:03

EP123 - S1

14 Feb 23

Premium: Is JK Rowling Transphobic?

This week, the world's biggest LGBTQI+ event, World Pride, kicks off in Sydney. Right on cue, activists are calling to boycott a new Harry Potter video game because Rowling is a famous anti-trans bigot. But... is she? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Premium: Is JK Rowling Transphobic?

This week, the world's biggest LGBTQI+ event, World Pride, kicks off in Sydney. Right on cue, activists are calling to boycott a new Harry Potter video game because Rowling is a famous anti-trans bigot. But... is she? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30:50

EP122 - S1

11 Feb 23

"What Happened To The IDW?" with Ross Anderson

The so-called "intellectual dark web" was supposed to shine a light on issues too thorny for the mainstream media to touch. Now, it's a basket case of kooks. The journalist Ross Anderson recently wrote an amazing feature on the "red-pilling" of the gay conservative online host Dave Rubin. He's here to explain what's going wrong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"What Happened To The IDW?" with Ross Anderson

The so-called "intellectual dark web" was supposed to shine a light on issues too thorny for the mainstream media to touch. Now, it's a basket case of kooks. The journalist Ross Anderson recently wrote an amazing feature on the "red-pilling" of the gay conservative online host Dave Rubin. He's here to explain what's going wrong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:42:52

EP121 - S1

8 Feb 23

"The Climate Optimist" with Saul Griffith

Josh gets excited, at long last, about a realistic plan for fighting climate change while creating new jobs and a healthier environment. In short: electrify everything. For more about Saul, check out his website HERE.Subscribe to our Substack HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"The Climate Optimist" with Saul Griffith

Josh gets excited, at long last, about a realistic plan for fighting climate change while creating new jobs and a healthier environment. In short: electrify everything. For more about Saul, check out his website HERE.Subscribe to our Substack HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:20:22

EP120 - S1

31 Jan 23

Premium: Oliver Burkeman - From The Archives

Going back some five years to Josh's first ever chat with the now Uncomfy Convos regular, the self-help psychology sage Oliver Burkeman. On this episode we talk about happiness, drawing on his 2012 book The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Premium: Oliver Burkeman - From The Archives

Going back some five years to Josh's first ever chat with the now Uncomfy Convos regular, the self-help psychology sage Oliver Burkeman. On this episode we talk about happiness, drawing on his 2012 book The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16:04

EP119 - S1

29 Jan 23

"The New Gurus" with Helen Lewis

Helen Lewis's new BBC Radio 4 show, The New Gurus, investigates why so many of us have turned away from mainstream medicine, mainstream politics and the mainstream media to embrace the power of charismatic individuals instead. Helen went viral in 2018 with her legendary interview with Jordan Peterson. She's a brilliant interrogator and a thoughtful critic of the culture wars, wokeness, gender ideology and the far right. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"The New Gurus" with Helen Lewis

Helen Lewis's new BBC Radio 4 show, The New Gurus, investigates why so many of us have turned away from mainstream medicine, mainstream politics and the mainstream media to embrace the power of charismatic individuals instead. Helen went viral in 2018 with her legendary interview with Jordan Peterson. She's a brilliant interrogator and a thoughtful critic of the culture wars, wokeness, gender ideology and the far right. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:26:46

EP118 - S1

24 Jan 23

Josh's Soap Box: Josh Is Getting Sued!

This week Josh reflects, in a somewhat heated way, on the surreal injustices of the justice system. Plus: Aussie-made shoulder-launched drone guns. And sharks in Sydney harbour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh's Soap Box: Josh Is Getting Sued!

This week Josh reflects, in a somewhat heated way, on the surreal injustices of the justice system. Plus: Aussie-made shoulder-launched drone guns. And sharks in Sydney harbour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

42:20

EP117 - S1

21 Jan 23

Sam Harris: What The Hell Happened?

Sam Harris is a best-selling writer, philosopher and neuroscientist who hosts one of the world's most influential intellectual podcasts, Making Sense. Josh wants to pin down, once and for all, Sam's feelings about his former associates in the "intellectual dark web" who've gone off the rails. They also discuss Elon, Twitter, and the best flavour of cookie.To subscribe to the premium podcast feed via substack head to: https://uncomfortableconversations.substack.com/subscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Harris: What The Hell Happened?

Sam Harris is a best-selling writer, philosopher and neuroscientist who hosts one of the world's most influential intellectual podcasts, Making Sense. Josh wants to pin down, once and for all, Sam's feelings about his former associates in the "intellectual dark web" who've gone off the rails. They also discuss Elon, Twitter, and the best flavour of cookie.To subscribe to the premium podcast feed via substack head to: https://uncomfortableconversations.substack.com/subscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:43:23

EP116 - S1

17 Jan 23

Premium: Scott Adams - From The Archives

Scott Adams is the creator of the cartoon strip Dilbert. He rose to Twitter prominence ahead of the 2016 US election where he picked Trump as the winner, praising him as a master persuader. We leave Trump aside in this episode and focus on Scott's advice on creativity and success that he details in his 2014 book - How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Premium: Scott Adams - From The Archives

Scott Adams is the creator of the cartoon strip Dilbert. He rose to Twitter prominence ahead of the 2016 US election where he picked Trump as the winner, praising him as a master persuader. We leave Trump aside in this episode and focus on Scott's advice on creativity and success that he details in his 2014 book - How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15:11

EP115 - S1

13 Jan 23

The Best Of Vol. 3: Kurt Fearnley, Me & Alice Dreger

For this last Best Of episode we have the amazing Kurt Fearnley - paralympian, media personalist and advocate, who brings an amazing perspective on the global experience of disability. Then, the show I get the most feedback on, my diatribe about gun laws. And finally, one of the world’s foremost experts on sex differences - the historian and bioethicist Alice Dreger. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Best Of Vol. 3: Kurt Fearnley, Me & Alice Dreger

For this last Best Of episode we have the amazing Kurt Fearnley - paralympian, media personalist and advocate, who brings an amazing perspective on the global experience of disability. Then, the show I get the most feedback on, my diatribe about gun laws. And finally, one of the world’s foremost experts on sex differences - the historian and bioethicist Alice Dreger. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

56:28

EP114 - S1

10 Jan 23

Josh's Soap Box: Is It Racist To Ask Where You're From?

This week, Josh airs what's on his mind. Did the NFL star Damar Hamlin suffer cardiac arrest because he was vaccinated, or because he was smashed in the chest by six-foot-four, 220-pound receiver? Was the musical editor of The Simpsons, who died this week, the greatest TV composer of all time? We revisit the best-ever Simpsons songs to find out! Is there anything redeeming about seagulls? And as we learn new facts about the Buckingham Palace racism scandal, Josh finds himself confused... Is it always racist to ask where you're from? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh's Soap Box: Is It Racist To Ask Where You're From?

This week, Josh airs what's on his mind. Did the NFL star Damar Hamlin suffer cardiac arrest because he was vaccinated, or because he was smashed in the chest by six-foot-four, 220-pound receiver? Was the musical editor of The Simpsons, who died this week, the greatest TV composer of all time? We revisit the best-ever Simpsons songs to find out! Is there anything redeeming about seagulls? And as we learn new facts about the Buckingham Palace racism scandal, Josh finds himself confused... Is it always racist to ask where you're from? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

51:14

EP113 - S1

5 Jan 23

The Best Of Vol. 2: Andrew Denton, Tim Flannery & Ana Marie Cox

The holiday interlude continues with our top podcast moments. Andrew Denton is a giant of Australian media. Now out of the limelight, he focuses much of his work on voluntary assisted dying advocacy. Tim Flannery - ecologist, explorer, and Australian of the Year winner brings us an amazing perspective on what it is to understand nature, and humanity’s place within it. And finally Ana Marie Cox - one of the most uncomfortable conversations of the last year. We argue about cancel culture from the left and from the right. Do we meet in the middle? Listen to find out. Sign up for free at our Substack to get the full show: https://uncomfortableconversations.substack.com/subscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Best Of Vol. 2: Andrew Denton, Tim Flannery & Ana Marie Cox

The holiday interlude continues with our top podcast moments. Andrew Denton is a giant of Australian media. Now out of the limelight, he focuses much of his work on voluntary assisted dying advocacy. Tim Flannery - ecologist, explorer, and Australian of the Year winner brings us an amazing perspective on what it is to understand nature, and humanity’s place within it. And finally Ana Marie Cox - one of the most uncomfortable conversations of the last year. We argue about cancel culture from the left and from the right. Do we meet in the middle? Listen to find out. Sign up for free at our Substack to get the full show: https://uncomfortableconversations.substack.com/subscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

50:28

EP112 - S1

3 Jan 23

Ask Me Anything - 2022

Well what a year it has been! And as we end every year here on Uncomfortable Conversations, it’s time for me to answer your questions. What have you been noodling on in 2022? And what do I reckon about it all? It’s time to find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ask Me Anything - 2022

Well what a year it has been! And as we end every year here on Uncomfortable Conversations, it’s time for me to answer your questions. What have you been noodling on in 2022? And what do I reckon about it all? It’s time to find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

51:30

EP111 - S1

29 Dec 22

The Best Of Vol. 1: Tim Urban, Clementine Ford & Malcolm Turnbull

It's time for a Christmas interlude, the best parts of our favourite uncomfortable conversations. Tim Urban is still probably my all-time favourite guest. The creative genius behind the blog Wait But Why brings his brain melting takes on the world, and our place within it. Clementine Ford and I have some disagreements. Neither of us pull a punch. Our chat gets to the heart of what we’re trying to do here. And Malcolm Turnbull, Australia’s 29th Prime Minister. What an opportunity it was to quiz an ex PM about his views on the current political climate, his time as leader, and the chaos that led to his eventual downfall. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Best Of Vol. 1: Tim Urban, Clementine Ford & Malcolm Turnbull

It's time for a Christmas interlude, the best parts of our favourite uncomfortable conversations. Tim Urban is still probably my all-time favourite guest. The creative genius behind the blog Wait But Why brings his brain melting takes on the world, and our place within it. Clementine Ford and I have some disagreements. Neither of us pull a punch. Our chat gets to the heart of what we’re trying to do here. And Malcolm Turnbull, Australia’s 29th Prime Minister. What an opportunity it was to quiz an ex PM about his views on the current political climate, his time as leader, and the chaos that led to his eventual downfall. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

59:42

EP110 - S1

27 Dec 22

Premium: Rutger Bregman - From The Archives

The Guardian has called Rutger Bregman "the Dutch wunderkind of new ideas". He has a forward thinking, earnest approach to the small task of making the world a better place for everyone - something he's been working on this since his early 20's. This episode is taken from the #WeThePeople LIVE archive.To get the full episode go to www.uncomfortableconversations.substack.com/listen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Premium: Rutger Bregman - From The Archives

The Guardian has called Rutger Bregman "the Dutch wunderkind of new ideas". He has a forward thinking, earnest approach to the small task of making the world a better place for everyone - something he's been working on this since his early 20's. This episode is taken from the #WeThePeople LIVE archive.To get the full episode go to www.uncomfortableconversations.substack.com/listen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20:37

EP109 - S1

22 Dec 22

"The Intellectual Dark Web" with Eric Weinstein

Eric runs the investment firm of the right-wing multi-billionaire Peter Thiel, the co-founder of PayPal and the first outside investor in Facebook. Yet Eric is a left-wing political dissenter. With a PhD in mathematical physics from Harvard, he’s a confounding genius. He coined the term “the intellectual dark web”. His journey is perplexing. His vision of the future is ominous. Join Josh on his journey down the Weinstein rabbit hole. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"The Intellectual Dark Web" with Eric Weinstein

Eric runs the investment firm of the right-wing multi-billionaire Peter Thiel, the co-founder of PayPal and the first outside investor in Facebook. Yet Eric is a left-wing political dissenter. With a PhD in mathematical physics from Harvard, he’s a confounding genius. He coined the term “the intellectual dark web”. His journey is perplexing. His vision of the future is ominous. Join Josh on his journey down the Weinstein rabbit hole. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:26:36

EP108 - S1

20 Dec 22

Premium: Louis Theroux - From The Archives

On this special episode from Josh's archive, he speaks with legendary British documentarian Louis Theroux. For decades, Louis has thrust himself into strange and extreme worlds, casting a light on the fringes of the human experience. This interview took place at the time of the release of his first feature film: My Scientology Movie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Premium: Louis Theroux - From The Archives

On this special episode from Josh's archive, he speaks with legendary British documentarian Louis Theroux. For decades, Louis has thrust himself into strange and extreme worlds, casting a light on the fringes of the human experience. This interview took place at the time of the release of his first feature film: My Scientology Movie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18:18

EP107 - S1

17 Dec 22

"A Very Sober Christmas" with Bridget Phetasy

Bridget is a podcasting and publishing phenomenon. She and Josh discuss everything from Peruvian ayahuasca ceremonies, to Joe Rogan, to cancel culture, to the Byron Bay cult she momentarily joined. Oh, and how motherhood has made her finally appreciate Christmas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"A Very Sober Christmas" with Bridget Phetasy

Bridget is a podcasting and publishing phenomenon. She and Josh discuss everything from Peruvian ayahuasca ceremonies, to Joe Rogan, to cancel culture, to the Byron Bay cult she momentarily joined. Oh, and how motherhood has made her finally appreciate Christmas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:16:09

EP106 - S1

13 Dec 22

"Who Screwed Millennials?" with Tom Ballard

Tom Ballard is one of Australia's most successful comedians. He may be the millennials’ most prominent, hilarious voice of fury against capitalism and boomers. Tom and Josh argue about the benefits and perils of 21st-century capitalism, free speech and liberalism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Who Screwed Millennials?" with Tom Ballard

Tom Ballard is one of Australia's most successful comedians. He may be the millennials’ most prominent, hilarious voice of fury against capitalism and boomers. Tom and Josh argue about the benefits and perils of 21st-century capitalism, free speech and liberalism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:14:24

EP105 - S1

8 Dec 22

Join the Josh Club!

We're launching a new Uncomfortable Conversations community. Get loads more content for free! This is the most important thing you'll hear this month. Don't miss it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join the Josh Club!

We're launching a new Uncomfortable Conversations community. Get loads more content for free! This is the most important thing you'll hear this month. Don't miss it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

34:49

EP104 - S1

5 Dec 22

"The Fallout of #MeToo" with Kat Rosenfield

Kat is a feminist who takes no bullshit. She created a stir with her piece “Why I Keep Getting Mistaken for a Conservative”. She and Josh discuss the challenges faced by women and the fallout of the #metoo movement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"The Fallout of #MeToo" with Kat Rosenfield

Kat is a feminist who takes no bullshit. She created a stir with her piece “Why I Keep Getting Mistaken for a Conservative”. She and Josh discuss the challenges faced by women and the fallout of the #metoo movement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:20:08

EP103 - S1

29 Nov 22

"Off The Rails?" with James Lindsay

James Lindsay is one of the most controversial figures on the American right. He was permanently banned from Twitter in August, until Elon reinstated him this week. He initially gained famed debunking the social-justice left. Since then, he has become notorious for increasingly dire warnings about an authoritarian leftist takeover of culture. Is he a crank, or a genius? Josh tries to figure him out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Off The Rails?" with James Lindsay

James Lindsay is one of the most controversial figures on the American right. He was permanently banned from Twitter in August, until Elon reinstated him this week. He initially gained famed debunking the social-justice left. Since then, he has become notorious for increasingly dire warnings about an authoritarian leftist takeover of culture. Is he a crank, or a genius? Josh tries to figure him out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:32:01

EP102 - S1

22 Nov 22

"Is Everything A Hallucination?" with Anil Seth

When you see the colour blue, is it the same as when I see the colour blue? How does your brain create an image of the world... and of yourself? Dive into the wild world of the matrix with one of the world's leading neuroscientists, Anil Seth. His bestselling book is Being You: A New Science of Consciousness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Is Everything A Hallucination?" with Anil Seth

When you see the colour blue, is it the same as when I see the colour blue? How does your brain create an image of the world... and of yourself? Dive into the wild world of the matrix with one of the world's leading neuroscientists, Anil Seth. His bestselling book is Being You: A New Science of Consciousness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:11:43

EP101 - S1

17 Nov 22

Josh's Soap Box: What I Got Wrong About Covid

Josh is being eviscerated on social media for spreading pro-vaccine misinformation. Did he? What did he, and we, get wrong about Covid? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh's Soap Box: What I Got Wrong About Covid

Josh is being eviscerated on social media for spreading pro-vaccine misinformation. Did he? What did he, and we, get wrong about Covid? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28:40

EP100 - S1

15 Nov 22

"The People vs Democracy" with Yascha Mounk

How do you stitch together diverse immigrant societies into a common future? How do you avoid collapsing into quarrelling tribes? Yascha Mounk is an optimistic academic who understands how democracies thrive... and decay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"The People vs Democracy" with Yascha Mounk

How do you stitch together diverse immigrant societies into a common future? How do you avoid collapsing into quarrelling tribes? Yascha Mounk is an optimistic academic who understands how democracies thrive... and decay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:20:12

EP99 - S1

8 Nov 22

Josh’s Soap Box: Twitter & Antisemitism

Josh reflects on Elon Musk, Kanye, Israel, and the rise of online Jew-hate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh’s Soap Box: Twitter & Antisemitism

Josh reflects on Elon Musk, Kanye, Israel, and the rise of online Jew-hate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28:42

EP98 - S1

4 Nov 22

"Big Tech & Free Speech" with Jordan Guiao

What will Elon Musk do with Twitter? Who wants to live inside Mark Zuckerberg's Metaverse? Should Facebook censor hate speech? Jordan Guiao lived and worked in Silicon Valley and he knows big tech inside and out. We was formerly a digital strategist and the head of social media for the ABC and SBS respectively, and is currently a Research Fellow at The Australia Institute’s Centre for Responsible Technology. His new book is Disconnect - Why We Get Pushed to Extremes Online and How to Stop It. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Big Tech & Free Speech" with Jordan Guiao

What will Elon Musk do with Twitter? Who wants to live inside Mark Zuckerberg's Metaverse? Should Facebook censor hate speech? Jordan Guiao lived and worked in Silicon Valley and he knows big tech inside and out. We was formerly a digital strategist and the head of social media for the ABC and SBS respectively, and is currently a Research Fellow at The Australia Institute’s Centre for Responsible Technology. His new book is Disconnect - Why We Get Pushed to Extremes Online and How to Stop It. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

53:19

EP97 - S1

2 Nov 22

Josh’s Soap Box: Kanye, hijabs and Taylor Swift

Josh reflects on Kanye's antisemitic meltdown, Taylor Swift's supposed fat shaming video and activism in Iran. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh’s Soap Box: Kanye, hijabs and Taylor Swift

Josh reflects on Kanye's antisemitic meltdown, Taylor Swift's supposed fat shaming video and activism in Iran. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

33:13

EP96 - S1

29 Oct 22

"Maoism In The West" with Prof. David Martin Jones

David got his PhD in political thought from the London School of Economics and now teaches at King’s College London. He was a political science lecturer at the National University of Singapore and an associate editor of the University of Malaya’s South East Asian Studies journal. He explains the echoes he sees in the West of Mao's Cultural Revolution. A politics of rage. Intellectual conformism. Cancel culture. This episode is a collaboration with the University of Technology Sydney as part of its "Permission to Think" series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Maoism In The West" with Prof. David Martin Jones

David got his PhD in political thought from the London School of Economics and now teaches at King’s College London. He was a political science lecturer at the National University of Singapore and an associate editor of the University of Malaya’s South East Asian Studies journal. He explains the echoes he sees in the West of Mao's Cultural Revolution. A politics of rage. Intellectual conformism. Cancel culture. This episode is a collaboration with the University of Technology Sydney as part of its "Permission to Think" series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:09:29

EP95 - S1

28 Oct 22

"Should We Talk To Nazis?" with Academy Award winner Emile Sherman & Dr. Lloyd Vogelman

Emile is the Academy Award-winning producer of Lion, The King’s Speech, Rabbit-Proof Fence and The Power of the Dog. His cousin is a high-flying corporate consultant and former anti-apartheid activist. They have a podcast, Principle of Charity, which seeks to find common ground between opponents on controversial issues. But how far can talk take us, really? Don’t miss this electrifying debate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Should We Talk To Nazis?" with Academy Award winner Emile Sherman & Dr. Lloyd Vogelman

Emile is the Academy Award-winning producer of Lion, The King’s Speech, Rabbit-Proof Fence and The Power of the Dog. His cousin is a high-flying corporate consultant and former anti-apartheid activist. They have a podcast, Principle of Charity, which seeks to find common ground between opponents on controversial issues. But how far can talk take us, really? Don’t miss this electrifying debate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:26:20

EP94 - S1

19 Oct 22

"Are Women And Men The Same?" with Louise Perry

Should women aspire to the same things as men? Or have they been betrayed? Louise says we lie to young women about who they are and what they should want. She's a journalist, anthropologist, activist and the writer of the new book "The Case Against the Sexual Revolution". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Are Women And Men The Same?" with Louise Perry

Should women aspire to the same things as men? Or have they been betrayed? Louise says we lie to young women about who they are and what they should want. She's a journalist, anthropologist, activist and the writer of the new book "The Case Against the Sexual Revolution". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:01:26

EP93 - S1

14 Oct 22

BONUS: "Fact Check" with Jesse Singal

On the previous episode of Uncomfortable Conversations, the trans activist Dianna Anderson alleged bad journalism by Jesse Singal, who wrote the bombshell 2018 Atlantic magazine piece, "When Children Say They're Trans". Josh left the issue dangling, agreeing that it deserved a fact-check. Don't listen to this episode until you've heard Dianna's. Here, Jesse responds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BONUS: "Fact Check" with Jesse Singal

On the previous episode of Uncomfortable Conversations, the trans activist Dianna Anderson alleged bad journalism by Jesse Singal, who wrote the bombshell 2018 Atlantic magazine piece, "When Children Say They're Trans". Josh left the issue dangling, agreeing that it deserved a fact-check. Don't listen to this episode until you've heard Dianna's. Here, Jesse responds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

37:40

EP92 - S1

10 Oct 22

"Is Gender Made-Up?" with Dianna E. Anderson

Dianna E. Anderson is a gender non-binary writer and activist whose latest book is “In Transit: Being Non-Binary in a World of Dichotomies”. They and Josh disagree on a lot: the reality of biological sex, journalists who criticise trans issues, and whether burqas are sexist. Here, they hash it all out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Is Gender Made-Up?" with Dianna E. Anderson

Dianna E. Anderson is a gender non-binary writer and activist whose latest book is “In Transit: Being Non-Binary in a World of Dichotomies”. They and Josh disagree on a lot: the reality of biological sex, journalists who criticise trans issues, and whether burqas are sexist. Here, they hash it all out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:27:22

EP91 - S1

5 Oct 22

"War Correspondent" Misha Zelinsky

Misha is a former trade union boss who now reports from Ukraine for the Australian Financial Review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"War Correspondent" Misha Zelinsky

Misha is a former trade union boss who now reports from Ukraine for the Australian Financial Review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:03:07

EP90 - S1

28 Sep 22

"When Whitefellas Talk With Blackfellas" with Tyson Yunkaporta

Tyson is a researcher, writer, and traditional wood carver. He works as a senior lecturer in Indigenous Knowledges and is the founder of the Indigenous Knowledge Systems Lab at Deakin University. His podcast, "The Other Others", discusses how Indigenous knowledge can solve the world’s problems -- which is also the topic of his book, Sand Talk. He and Josh debate the far right, the woke left, structural racism, acknowledgments-of-country, and conspiracy thinking in Aboriginal communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"When Whitefellas Talk With Blackfellas" with Tyson Yunkaporta

Tyson is a researcher, writer, and traditional wood carver. He works as a senior lecturer in Indigenous Knowledges and is the founder of the Indigenous Knowledge Systems Lab at Deakin University. His podcast, "The Other Others", discusses how Indigenous knowledge can solve the world’s problems -- which is also the topic of his book, Sand Talk. He and Josh debate the far right, the woke left, structural racism, acknowledgments-of-country, and conspiracy thinking in Aboriginal communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:31:49

EP89 - S1

21 Sep 22

"Are Aussies Sexist?" with Sarah Wilson

What's wrong with Australian men? What expectations do single, middle-aged women face? What happened to the Left? Sarah Wilson is a global phenomenon -- an activist, journalist, speaker, writer, podcaster and host. She joins Josh on this special crossover episode to wrestle with the biggest questions in our lives. NotesSarah mentions the following study during the show. Details here: A 2019 Harvard University study that looked at global economies and innovation found that Australia, paradoxically, was both one of the richest nations and the least innovative . . . and that the former led to the latter. Follow the links for more details. https://atlas.cid.harvard.eduhttps://www.afr.com/policy/economy/australia-is-rich-dumb-and-getting-dumber-20191007-p52y8i Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Are Aussies Sexist?" with Sarah Wilson

What's wrong with Australian men? What expectations do single, middle-aged women face? What happened to the Left? Sarah Wilson is a global phenomenon -- an activist, journalist, speaker, writer, podcaster and host. She joins Josh on this special crossover episode to wrestle with the biggest questions in our lives. NotesSarah mentions the following study during the show. Details here: A 2019 Harvard University study that looked at global economies and innovation found that Australia, paradoxically, was both one of the richest nations and the least innovative . . . and that the former led to the latter. Follow the links for more details. https://atlas.cid.harvard.eduhttps://www.afr.com/policy/economy/australia-is-rich-dumb-and-getting-dumber-20191007-p52y8i Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:05:15

EP88 - S1

13 Sep 22

"What Is Gender?" with Courtney Act (aka Shane Jenek)

What is a man? What is a woman? What is transgenderism? What is drag? When are we acting out gender stereotypes, and when are we just being ourselves? Shane is the man behind Australia’s most popular drag queen, Courtney Act. Josh and Shane debate gender, sex, and the imminent death of heterosexuality (maybe). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"What Is Gender?" with Courtney Act (aka Shane Jenek)

What is a man? What is a woman? What is transgenderism? What is drag? When are we acting out gender stereotypes, and when are we just being ourselves? Shane is the man behind Australia’s most popular drag queen, Courtney Act. Josh and Shane debate gender, sex, and the imminent death of heterosexuality (maybe). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:24:22

EP87 - S1

7 Sep 22

"The Scott Morrison Fiasco" with Peter van Onselen

During the pandemic, did the Australian prime minister subvert democracy? One of Australia’s leading political commentators takes Josh deep into the bizarro world of Morrison’s multiple ministries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"The Scott Morrison Fiasco" with Peter van Onselen

During the pandemic, did the Australian prime minister subvert democracy? One of Australia’s leading political commentators takes Josh deep into the bizarro world of Morrison’s multiple ministries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:19:55

EP86 - S1

31 Aug 22

"Would 'The Satanic Verses' Be Published Today?" with Sami Shah

As Salman Rushdie recuperates, Josh debates Islamophobia, blasphemy and cancel culture with the Pakistani-Australian writer and comic Sami Shah. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Would 'The Satanic Verses' Be Published Today?" with Sami Shah

As Salman Rushdie recuperates, Josh debates Islamophobia, blasphemy and cancel culture with the Pakistani-Australian writer and comic Sami Shah. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:41:03

EP85 - S1

24 Aug 22

"Why We Keep Secrets" with Michael Slepian

Michael Slepian is an Author and Associate Professor of leadership and ethics at Columbia University. His new book is called The Secret Life Of Secrets - How Our Inner Worlds Shape Well-being, Relationships, and Who We Are. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Why We Keep Secrets" with Michael Slepian

Michael Slepian is an Author and Associate Professor of leadership and ethics at Columbia University. His new book is called The Secret Life Of Secrets - How Our Inner Worlds Shape Well-being, Relationships, and Who We Are. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

58:11

EP84 - S1

17 Aug 22

"How To Be Happy" with Pandit The Monk

Pandit Dasa was a monk for more than 15 years. Now he's ditched the robes and helps people ease their way into more thoughtful, generous, fulfilling mental states. Josh wants to know whether that's an invaluable contribution to modern life... or a spiritual cop out. Pandit's book is Closing The Apps: How to be Mindful at Work and at Home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"How To Be Happy" with Pandit The Monk

Pandit Dasa was a monk for more than 15 years. Now he's ditched the robes and helps people ease their way into more thoughtful, generous, fulfilling mental states. Josh wants to know whether that's an invaluable contribution to modern life... or a spiritual cop out. Pandit's book is Closing The Apps: How to be Mindful at Work and at Home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:12:32

EP83 - S1

10 Aug 22

"What IS 'Diversity'?" with Antoinette Lattouf

Antoinette Lattouf is a journalist, author and diversity advocate. She co-founded Media Diversity Australia. Her new book is How To Lose Friends and Influence White People. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"What IS 'Diversity'?" with Antoinette Lattouf

Antoinette Lattouf is a journalist, author and diversity advocate. She co-founded Media Diversity Australia. Her new book is How To Lose Friends and Influence White People. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:10:50

EP82 - S1

3 Aug 22

"America's Next Civil War" with Stephen Marche

Stephen Marche is a Canadian author and political commentator. He writes for The New York Times, The Atlantic and Esquire among others. His new book The Next Civil War is a bracing look at what Stephen believes is a likely culmination of US division. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"America's Next Civil War" with Stephen Marche

Stephen Marche is a Canadian author and political commentator. He writes for The New York Times, The Atlantic and Esquire among others. His new book The Next Civil War is a bracing look at what Stephen believes is a likely culmination of US division. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:19:42

EP81 - S1

27 Jul 22

"Why The Doomsayers Are Wrong" with Tyler Cowen

Tyler Cowen is a celebrated American economist, blogger, author and podcaster. He currently sits as the Holbert L. Harris Chair of Economics at George Mason University. He's also an optimist about how the division we face today might end. His new book is Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Winners, and Creatives Around the World. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Why The Doomsayers Are Wrong" with Tyler Cowen

Tyler Cowen is a celebrated American economist, blogger, author and podcaster. He currently sits as the Holbert L. Harris Chair of Economics at George Mason University. He's also an optimist about how the division we face today might end. His new book is Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Winners, and Creatives Around the World. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:02:09

EP80 - S1

20 Jul 22

"The Slate Political Gabfest" with David Plotz

David Plotz was the editor of Slate magazine during its glory days. In fact, he was Josh's first guest after the election of Donald Trump in 2016. The two reconnect about how to have difficult conversations in the 21st century. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"The Slate Political Gabfest" with David Plotz

David Plotz was the editor of Slate magazine during its glory days. In fact, he was Josh's first guest after the election of Donald Trump in 2016. The two reconnect about how to have difficult conversations in the 21st century. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:29:00

EP79 - S1

14 Jul 22

"The War On The West" with Douglas Murray

Douglas is a gay English conservative, columnist, and the best-selling author of the new book The War on the West. He and Josh debate the collapse of faith in western liberal democracy, and the threat posed by Trump and illiberal leaders like Viktor Orbán, and woke culture in general. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"The War On The West" with Douglas Murray

Douglas is a gay English conservative, columnist, and the best-selling author of the new book The War on the West. He and Josh debate the collapse of faith in western liberal democracy, and the threat posed by Trump and illiberal leaders like Viktor Orbán, and woke culture in general. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

02:11:42

EP78 - S1

6 Jul 22

"Woke Capitalism" with Prof. Carl Rhodes

From Nike supporting Colin Kaepernick to Qantas supporting same-sex marriage, corporations are going woke. Carl Rhodes is the Dean of the Business School at the University of Technology, Sydney... and, perhaps surprisingly, a leftist. He decries "woke capitalism" so much that he's written a book about it. He and Josh wrestle with the threat of wokeness and ask: Should companies keep their noses out of cultural questions, or is a corporate social conscience better than none? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Woke Capitalism" with Prof. Carl Rhodes

From Nike supporting Colin Kaepernick to Qantas supporting same-sex marriage, corporations are going woke. Carl Rhodes is the Dean of the Business School at the University of Technology, Sydney... and, perhaps surprisingly, a leftist. He decries "woke capitalism" so much that he's written a book about it. He and Josh wrestle with the threat of wokeness and ask: Should companies keep their noses out of cultural questions, or is a corporate social conscience better than none? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:17:59

EP77 - S1

29 Jun 22

Do We Need Gay Pride?

As part of Acast's audio pride parade, Josh shares his thoughts on growing up gay in Sydney, and what pride means to him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do We Need Gay Pride?

As part of Acast's audio pride parade, Josh shares his thoughts on growing up gay in Sydney, and what pride means to him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

34:24

EP76 - S1

21 Jun 22

"Are We Scientifically Illiterate?" with Prof. Luke O'Neill

How should we communicate science to the public? Celebrated scientist and popular Irish science communicator Professor Luke O’Neill joins Josh to plead for better scientific understanding in the general population. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Are We Scientifically Illiterate?" with Prof. Luke O'Neill

How should we communicate science to the public? Celebrated scientist and popular Irish science communicator Professor Luke O’Neill joins Josh to plead for better scientific understanding in the general population. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

54:51

EP75 - S1

15 Jun 22

Peter Singer: Live - The World's Greatest Moral Philosopher

Peter founded the animal liberation movement in the 1970s and is a driver behind the Effective Altruism movement around the world. This is a recording of "An Evening with Peter Singer", a live Q&A which Josh moderated at Sydney's Enmore Theatre on March 27th, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Singer: Live - The World's Greatest Moral Philosopher

Peter founded the animal liberation movement in the 1970s and is a driver behind the Effective Altruism movement around the world. This is a recording of "An Evening with Peter Singer", a live Q&A which Josh moderated at Sydney's Enmore Theatre on March 27th, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:53:17

EP74 - S1

8 Jun 22

"Is Wokeness Made Up?" with Ana Marie Cox

An argument between Josh and veteran progressive muckraker Ana Marie Cox about whether wokeness is a real problem or a phantom of the right. Ana Marie founded Wonkette, was the senior political correspondent for MTV News and wrote for the New York Times magazine, among much, much else. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Is Wokeness Made Up?" with Ana Marie Cox

An argument between Josh and veteran progressive muckraker Ana Marie Cox about whether wokeness is a real problem or a phantom of the right. Ana Marie founded Wonkette, was the senior political correspondent for MTV News and wrote for the New York Times magazine, among much, much else. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:15:01

EP73 - S1

1 Jun 22

Dr Drew - America's Favourite Doctor

Dr Drew is a physician, addiction medicine specialist and media personality. Since 1984 he has been beloved by American audiences for his candid communication of issues like AIDS, addiction & recovery, sexual health and harm reduction. His new book, co-authored with his daughter Paulina is It Doesn't Have To Be Awkward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Drew - America's Favourite Doctor

Dr Drew is a physician, addiction medicine specialist and media personality. Since 1984 he has been beloved by American audiences for his candid communication of issues like AIDS, addiction & recovery, sexual health and harm reduction. His new book, co-authored with his daughter Paulina is It Doesn't Have To Be Awkward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:18:18

EP72 - S1

25 May 22

"Would The US Defend Australia?" with Cecile Shea

Cecile was a US diplomat in Japan, Pakistan, Thailand, Scotland and Israel, and a political advisor to the US Marine Corps in the Pacific. As the Ukraine War drags on, she and Josh debate the limits of American power... and whether allies like Australia can depend, any longer, on a broken superpower. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Would The US Defend Australia?" with Cecile Shea

Cecile was a US diplomat in Japan, Pakistan, Thailand, Scotland and Israel, and a political advisor to the US Marine Corps in the Pacific. As the Ukraine War drags on, she and Josh debate the limits of American power... and whether allies like Australia can depend, any longer, on a broken superpower. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:22:03

EP71 - S1

18 May 22

"Who's Really Disabled?" with Kurt Fearnley

Kurt Fearnley, AO, is one of Australia's most successful paralympians. He began life crawling the dusty streets of Carcoar in central New South Wales and is now a disability rights advocate, humanitarian and media personality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Who's Really Disabled?" with Kurt Fearnley

Kurt Fearnley, AO, is one of Australia's most successful paralympians. He began life crawling the dusty streets of Carcoar in central New South Wales and is now a disability rights advocate, humanitarian and media personality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:08:20

EP70 - S1

11 May 22

Roe v Wade: When Josh & Joe Rogan Debated Abortion

A leaked opinion from the US Supreme Court suggests that women's right to an abortion may be overturned in America. Who gets to decide hot-button cultural issues? What would this bombshell tell us about democracy? In 2017, Josh and Joe Rogan argued about exactly this. Today, Josh reflects on that exchange. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roe v Wade: When Josh & Joe Rogan Debated Abortion

A leaked opinion from the US Supreme Court suggests that women's right to an abortion may be overturned in America. Who gets to decide hot-button cultural issues? What would this bombshell tell us about democracy? In 2017, Josh and Joe Rogan argued about exactly this. Today, Josh reflects on that exchange. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30:51

EP69 - S1

5 May 22

"The Language Of Woke Taboos" with Nick Enfield

How do taboo words develop, and why do we seem to be getting worse and worse at understanding each other? N. J. Enfield is a professor and the chair of linguistics at the University of Sydney, and a research associate in the Language and Cognition Group at the Max Planck Institute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"The Language Of Woke Taboos" with Nick Enfield

How do taboo words develop, and why do we seem to be getting worse and worse at understanding each other? N. J. Enfield is a professor and the chair of linguistics at the University of Sydney, and a research associate in the Language and Cognition Group at the Max Planck Institute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:15:12

EP68 - S1

27 Apr 22

"Social Media Is Ruining Everything" with Jonathan Haidt

Jonathan Haidt is considered one of the world's most influential living psychologists. He's just penned a piece for The Atlantic titled Why The Past Ten Years Of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid that looks at how social media erodes trust, shared narrative and social capital. He joins Josh on this new instalment of Permission To Think - a collaboration with The University of Technology Sydney School of Social Sciences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Social Media Is Ruining Everything" with Jonathan Haidt

Jonathan Haidt is considered one of the world's most influential living psychologists. He's just penned a piece for The Atlantic titled Why The Past Ten Years Of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid that looks at how social media erodes trust, shared narrative and social capital. He joins Josh on this new instalment of Permission To Think - a collaboration with The University of Technology Sydney School of Social Sciences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:03:11

EP67 - S1

20 Apr 22

"The Man Who Predicted Covid" with Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding

Eric Fiegl-Ding is a Harvard epidemiologist and health economist. In January of 2020 he became one of the first prominent scientists to raise the alarm about the potential of a Covid catastrophe through his viral HOLY MOTHER OF GOD tweet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"The Man Who Predicted Covid" with Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding

Eric Fiegl-Ding is a Harvard epidemiologist and health economist. In January of 2020 he became one of the first prominent scientists to raise the alarm about the potential of a Covid catastrophe through his viral HOLY MOTHER OF GOD tweet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:24:42

EP66 - S1

12 Apr 22

"Will Europe Stand Firm?" with Nathalie Tocci

Nathalie Tocci is a political scientist, Honorary Professor at the University of Tübingen, and international relations expert specialising in the EU's role in peacekeeping. She also directs the Istituto Affari Internazionali - a non-profit think tank which aims to contribute to the advancement of European integration and multilateral cooperation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Will Europe Stand Firm?" with Nathalie Tocci

Nathalie Tocci is a political scientist, Honorary Professor at the University of Tübingen, and international relations expert specialising in the EU's role in peacekeeping. She also directs the Istituto Affari Internazionali - a non-profit think tank which aims to contribute to the advancement of European integration and multilateral cooperation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:13:35

EP65 - S1

7 Apr 22

"Are Universities Too Woke?" with Lee Jussim

Lee Jussim is an American social psychologist and distinguished professor leading the Social Perception Laboratory at Rutgers University. He joins Josh for this fifth instalment of Permission To Think, in collaboration with the University of Technology Sydney Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Are Universities Too Woke?" with Lee Jussim

Lee Jussim is an American social psychologist and distinguished professor leading the Social Perception Laboratory at Rutgers University. He joins Josh for this fifth instalment of Permission To Think, in collaboration with the University of Technology Sydney Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

58:40

EP64 - S1

30 Mar 22

Bonus: Michael Kimmage, Obama's Ukraine Chief

Michael Kimmage held the Russia/Ukraine portfolio in President Obama's State Department. He's an expert on international affairs, U.S.-Russian relations and American diplomatic history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bonus: Michael Kimmage, Obama's Ukraine Chief

Michael Kimmage held the Russia/Ukraine portfolio in President Obama's State Department. He's an expert on international affairs, U.S.-Russian relations and American diplomatic history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31:02

EP63 - S1

24 Mar 22

"Why Aren't We Happy?" with Scott Barry Kaufman

Scott is the founder of the Center for the Science of Human Potential and the host of the #1 psychology podcast in the world. His latest book is Transcend: The New Science of Self-Actualization. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Why Aren't We Happy?" with Scott Barry Kaufman

Scott is the founder of the Center for the Science of Human Potential and the host of the #1 psychology podcast in the world. His latest book is Transcend: The New Science of Self-Actualization. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:11:10

EP62 - S1

22 Mar 22

Toomas Hendrik Ilves, ex-President of Estonia

Toomas Hendrik Ilves was the president of Estonia from 2006 to 2016. He led the country through Russia's invasions of Georgia and Crimea. Previously, as foreign minister, he had successfully lobbied for Estonia to join NATO. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toomas Hendrik Ilves, ex-President of Estonia

Toomas Hendrik Ilves was the president of Estonia from 2006 to 2016. He led the country through Russia's invasions of Georgia and Crimea. Previously, as foreign minister, he had successfully lobbied for Estonia to join NATO. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:11:26

EP61 - S1

16 Mar 22

"The Case For Heroin" with Dr. Carl Hart

Should all drugs be legal? Dr. Carl Hart - neuroscientist and Professor of psychology at Columbia University is an advocate for drug legalisation and responsible recreational drug use. His new book is Drug Use For Grown Ups: Chasing Liberty In The Land Of Fear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"The Case For Heroin" with Dr. Carl Hart

Should all drugs be legal? Dr. Carl Hart - neuroscientist and Professor of psychology at Columbia University is an advocate for drug legalisation and responsible recreational drug use. His new book is Drug Use For Grown Ups: Chasing Liberty In The Land Of Fear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

58:02

EP60 - S1

16 Mar 22

"Is The West To Blame For Ukraine?" with Eliot A. Cohen

Eliot A. Cohen is a military expert, foreign policy academic and former advisor to Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Is The West To Blame For Ukraine?" with Eliot A. Cohen

Eliot A. Cohen is a military expert, foreign policy academic and former advisor to Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:11:28

EP59 - S1

2 Mar 22

"The Price Of Having Opinions" with Mike Pesca

Mike Pesca is an award winning journalist and host of the wildly successful daily podcast, The Gist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"The Price Of Having Opinions" with Mike Pesca

Mike Pesca is an award winning journalist and host of the wildly successful daily podcast, The Gist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:11:25

EP58 - S1

23 Feb 22

“The Man Who Defied Trump” with Justin Amash

Justin Amash was the first Republican member of congress to call for Donald Trump’s impeachment. He was subsequently described by Trump as “one of the dumbest & most disloyal men in Congress”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“The Man Who Defied Trump” with Justin Amash

Justin Amash was the first Republican member of congress to call for Donald Trump’s impeachment. He was subsequently described by Trump as “one of the dumbest & most disloyal men in Congress”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:30:52

EP57 - S1

17 Feb 22

"The Problem With Covid Contrarianism" with Cathy Young

Cathy Young is a former Boston Globe columnist and contributing editor at Reason. She writes a weekly column on politics, social issues and culture at Arc Digital. Why have so many independent thinkers careened off into knee-jerk contrarianism and conspiratorial thinking during the pandemic? Feminist, journalist and contrarian herself, Cathy Young, has a theory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"The Problem With Covid Contrarianism" with Cathy Young

Cathy Young is a former Boston Globe columnist and contributing editor at Reason. She writes a weekly column on politics, social issues and culture at Arc Digital. Why have so many independent thinkers careened off into knee-jerk contrarianism and conspiratorial thinking during the pandemic? Feminist, journalist and contrarian herself, Cathy Young, has a theory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:19:57

EP56 - S1

9 Feb 22

"How I Lost Millions In Crypto" with Peter McCormack

Peter made millions in crypto, lost millions in crypto, and bought an English soccer club with crypto. He now hosts the world's biggest podcast about bitcoin. How the hell did he do it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"How I Lost Millions In Crypto" with Peter McCormack

Peter made millions in crypto, lost millions in crypto, and bought an English soccer club with crypto. He now hosts the world's biggest podcast about bitcoin. How the hell did he do it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

54:26

EP55 - S1

2 Feb 22

"Stop Being Such a F*%#ing Baby!" with David Frum

David Frum is the former George W Bush speechwriter who invented the phrase “an axis of evil”. He is now a senior editor at The Atlantic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Stop Being Such a F*%#ing Baby!" with David Frum

David Frum is the former George W Bush speechwriter who invented the phrase “an axis of evil”. He is now a senior editor at The Atlantic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:34:37

EP54 - S1

26 Jan 22

Everything You Need To Know About Joe Rogan

It's been a hell of a week. Josh is back from America and jumps in solo to discuss the post-Rogan Twitter fallout, Myocarditis fact checking, what public health means, so-called "concentration camps" and some of the more stupid takes on the whole thing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everything You Need To Know About Joe Rogan

It's been a hell of a week. Josh is back from America and jumps in solo to discuss the post-Rogan Twitter fallout, Myocarditis fact checking, what public health means, so-called "concentration camps" and some of the more stupid takes on the whole thing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

46:41

EP53 - S1

19 Jan 22

"Can We Have Sex Back?" with Alice Dreger

What’s sex? What's sexuality? What’s gender? Are trans women “real” women? Are woke activists expanding womanhood, or deranging it? Alice Dreger is one of the world’s foremost academic experts on sex, sexuality and intersexuality. Her recent Quillette article is “Can We Have Sex Back?” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Can We Have Sex Back?" with Alice Dreger

What’s sex? What's sexuality? What’s gender? Are trans women “real” women? Are woke activists expanding womanhood, or deranging it? Alice Dreger is one of the world’s foremost academic experts on sex, sexuality and intersexuality. Her recent Quillette article is “Can We Have Sex Back?” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:01:12

EP52 - S1

13 Jan 22

Ask Me Anything

For the last show of 2021, its about time we heard from you. Your questions, for Josh, answered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ask Me Anything

For the last show of 2021, its about time we heard from you. Your questions, for Josh, answered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:00:49

EP51 - S1

14 Dec 21

"Did We Go Too Far?" with Brigid Delaney

Did the pandemic turn Australia into a nation of paranoid, boot-licking dobbers? Brigid Delaney is a Guardian Australia columnist whose upcoming book is about Stoicism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Did We Go Too Far?" with Brigid Delaney

Did the pandemic turn Australia into a nation of paranoid, boot-licking dobbers? Brigid Delaney is a Guardian Australia columnist whose upcoming book is about Stoicism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

54:31

EP50 - S1

7 Dec 21

"Are We Training Victimhood?" with Dr. Dina McMillan

The latest in of Permission To Think, a collaboration with the University of Technology Sydney - Josh speaks with social psychologist and the host of the podcast Unmasking The Abuser, Dr. Dina Mcmillan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Are We Training Victimhood?" with Dr. Dina McMillan

The latest in of Permission To Think, a collaboration with the University of Technology Sydney - Josh speaks with social psychologist and the host of the podcast Unmasking The Abuser, Dr. Dina Mcmillan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:40:05

EP49 - S1

30 Nov 21

"Why Eat Animals?" with Jamie Woodhouse

Jamie Woodhouse is the founder of Sentientism, a movement for granting evidence, reason and compassion to all sentient beings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Why Eat Animals?" with Jamie Woodhouse

Jamie Woodhouse is the founder of Sentientism, a movement for granting evidence, reason and compassion to all sentient beings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:21:15

EP48 - S1

16 Nov 21

"Are Men Toxic?" with Clementine Ford

Clementine Ford is Australia's most controversial, firebrand feminist. Her latest book is "How We Love". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Are Men Toxic?" with Clementine Ford

Clementine Ford is Australia's most controversial, firebrand feminist. Her latest book is "How We Love". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:05:17

EP47 - S1

9 Nov 21

"Wait But Why?" with Tim Urban

Why are you here? Are we alone in the universe? Will we extinguish ourselves? Why do you procrastinate? And what does social media reveal about your chimpanzee mind? Tens of millions of viewers watch philosopher-blogger king Tim Urban wrestle with these questions in TED Talks and on his comic blog, 'Wait But Why'. Spark up a reefer and join Josh on a cosmic journey into a genius mind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Wait But Why?" with Tim Urban

Why are you here? Are we alone in the universe? Will we extinguish ourselves? Why do you procrastinate? And what does social media reveal about your chimpanzee mind? Tens of millions of viewers watch philosopher-blogger king Tim Urban wrestle with these questions in TED Talks and on his comic blog, 'Wait But Why'. Spark up a reefer and join Josh on a cosmic journey into a genius mind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:58:36

EP46 - S1

2 Nov 21

"Is Islam Sexist?" with Dr. Elham Manea

When a Muslim girl wears a burqini to the beach, is that religious freedom, or sexist oppression? Dr. Elham Manea is a Yemeni professor who lives in Switzerland. In this second instalment of 'Permission to Think', our collaboration with the University of Technology, Sydney, she makes a passionate case for the universality of human rights. This is one helluva chat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Is Islam Sexist?" with Dr. Elham Manea

When a Muslim girl wears a burqini to the beach, is that religious freedom, or sexist oppression? Dr. Elham Manea is a Yemeni professor who lives in Switzerland. In this second instalment of 'Permission to Think', our collaboration with the University of Technology, Sydney, she makes a passionate case for the universality of human rights. This is one helluva chat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:26:59

EP45 - S1

26 Oct 21

"Freedom For Girls" with Ayaan Hirsi Ali

Ayaan Hirsi Ali is one of the world's most prominent activists for the rights of women in Islam. She and Josh discuss coronavirus, immigration, fatherless families, Justin Trudeau... and Dave Chappelle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Freedom For Girls" with Ayaan Hirsi Ali

Ayaan Hirsi Ali is one of the world's most prominent activists for the rights of women in Islam. She and Josh discuss coronavirus, immigration, fatherless families, Justin Trudeau... and Dave Chappelle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:20:52

EP44 - S1

19 Oct 21

"Will Bitcoin Fail?" with Mark Carnegie

You mightn't expect the founder of a billion-dollar asset management company to be a crypto nerd. But Mark Carnegie is one of the few big-time venture capitalists who actually understands Bitcoin. Most of what you hear about cryptocurrencies comes from evangelists who've drunk the kool-aid, or traditionalists who Just Don't Get It. Mark is neither. Enjoy this deep discussion of how -- and whether -- cryptocurrencies will revolutionise the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Will Bitcoin Fail?" with Mark Carnegie

You mightn't expect the founder of a billion-dollar asset management company to be a crypto nerd. But Mark Carnegie is one of the few big-time venture capitalists who actually understands Bitcoin. Most of what you hear about cryptocurrencies comes from evangelists who've drunk the kool-aid, or traditionalists who Just Don't Get It. Mark is neither. Enjoy this deep discussion of how -- and whether -- cryptocurrencies will revolutionise the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:27:40

EP43 - S1

12 Oct 21

"Corporations Go Woke" with John Safran

Before Ali G and Borat, John Safran blew up Australian TV as a troublemaker extraordinaire. His new book "Puff Piece: How Philip Morris set vaping alight (and burned down the English language)" is a gonzo glimpse into the bizarre future that tobacco companies are trying to build. He and Josh reflect on performative social justice, the gullibility of the modern left in falling for corporate moralising, and why the Mississippi lynchings were originally pitched as "woke". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Corporations Go Woke" with John Safran

Before Ali G and Borat, John Safran blew up Australian TV as a troublemaker extraordinaire. His new book "Puff Piece: How Philip Morris set vaping alight (and burned down the English language)" is a gonzo glimpse into the bizarre future that tobacco companies are trying to build. He and Josh reflect on performative social justice, the gullibility of the modern left in falling for corporate moralising, and why the Mississippi lynchings were originally pitched as "woke". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:41:28

EP42 - S1

5 Oct 21

"What Is Creativity?" with Charlotte Wood

One of Australia's greatest novelists opens up about the pandemic, Twitter, and finding your voice amid the cacophony. Her new book is The Luminous Solution: Creativity, Resilience and the Inner Life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"What Is Creativity?" with Charlotte Wood

One of Australia's greatest novelists opens up about the pandemic, Twitter, and finding your voice amid the cacophony. Her new book is The Luminous Solution: Creativity, Resilience and the Inner Life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:18:51

EP41 - S1

28 Sep 21

"Do Universities Punish Free Thinkers?" with Peter Boghossian

Peter recently quit his job as an assistant professor of philosophy, saying that universities have sacrificed ideas for ideology. The more he spoke out against illiberalism on campus, the more retaliation he faced. This is the first episode of the "Permission to Think" series, a collaboration between Uncomfortable Conversations and the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Technology, Sydney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Do Universities Punish Free Thinkers?" with Peter Boghossian

Peter recently quit his job as an assistant professor of philosophy, saying that universities have sacrificed ideas for ideology. The more he spoke out against illiberalism on campus, the more retaliation he faced. This is the first episode of the "Permission to Think" series, a collaboration between Uncomfortable Conversations and the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Technology, Sydney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:17:10

EP40 - S1

22 Sep 21

"Permission to Think" with Prof. Alan Davison

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Technology Sydney, where Josh is a Professional Fellow, is launching a series of conversations with world-class intellects. The mastermind behind the series, the Faculty’s Dean, explains why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Permission to Think" with Prof. Alan Davison

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Technology Sydney, where Josh is a Professional Fellow, is launching a series of conversations with world-class intellects. The mastermind behind the series, the Faculty’s Dean, explains why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

36:28

EP39 - S1

22 Sep 21

Flashback: Norm Macdonald

Comedy legend Norm Macdonald died today. Revisit his deranged 2015 interview with Josh on HuffPost Live. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flashback: Norm Macdonald

Comedy legend Norm Macdonald died today. Revisit his deranged 2015 interview with Josh on HuffPost Live. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

38:35

EP38 - S1

15 Sep 21

"The Miracle of Science" with Tim Flannery

Professor Tim Flannery received Australia's highest honour, the Australian Of The Year award, for his work as an ecological historian, explorer and environmentalist. He and Josh discuss tree kangaroos, climate change, anti-vaxxers, and giant dinosaur sharks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"The Miracle of Science" with Tim Flannery

Professor Tim Flannery received Australia's highest honour, the Australian Of The Year award, for his work as an ecological historian, explorer and environmentalist. He and Josh discuss tree kangaroos, climate change, anti-vaxxers, and giant dinosaur sharks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:09:44

EP37 - S1

14 Sep 21

Todd Sampson - Bodyhacking Mastermind

Todd Sampson is an adventurer, advertiser, and award-winning documentary-maker whose new TV show, Mirror Mirror, looks at body image dissatisfaction. Oh, he also climbed Mt Everest before it was cool. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todd Sampson - Bodyhacking Mastermind

Todd Sampson is an adventurer, advertiser, and award-winning documentary-maker whose new TV show, Mirror Mirror, looks at body image dissatisfaction. Oh, he also climbed Mt Everest before it was cool. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:18:23

EP36 - S1

7 Sep 21

"Has Australia Gone Too Far?" with Conor Friedersdorf

Americans have been going craycray over Austraystray. From Fox News to social media, images of Australia's lockdowns are being presented as a descent into totalitarianism. The concern-mongering came to a head with an article in The Atlantic by Conor Friedersdorf entitled "Australia Traded Away Too Much Liberty: How long can a democracy maintain emergency restrictions and still call itself a free country?" Josh responded with a 25-tweet rebuttal which went viral. So the two men tracked each other down (one vacationing in Greece; the other, locked down in Sydney -- guess which was which?) to hash it out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Has Australia Gone Too Far?" with Conor Friedersdorf

Americans have been going craycray over Austraystray. From Fox News to social media, images of Australia's lockdowns are being presented as a descent into totalitarianism. The concern-mongering came to a head with an article in The Atlantic by Conor Friedersdorf entitled "Australia Traded Away Too Much Liberty: How long can a democracy maintain emergency restrictions and still call itself a free country?" Josh responded with a 25-tweet rebuttal which went viral. So the two men tracked each other down (one vacationing in Greece; the other, locked down in Sydney -- guess which was which?) to hash it out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

33:28

EP35 - S1

7 Sep 21

"When Will Lockdowns End?" with Dr Stephen Duckett

As the Health Department Secretary, Dr Stephen Duckett was Australia's most senior health official. He now runs the health program at the think tank that helped shape Australia's hardline response to COVID-19. Josh is fed up with lockdowns, and wrestles with Stephen about the path back to life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"When Will Lockdowns End?" with Dr Stephen Duckett

As the Health Department Secretary, Dr Stephen Duckett was Australia's most senior health official. He now runs the health program at the think tank that helped shape Australia's hardline response to COVID-19. Josh is fed up with lockdowns, and wrestles with Stephen about the path back to life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15:23

EP34 - S1

31 Aug 21

Bonus Rant: Vaccines & Lockdowns, Oh My!

Record vaccinations in NSW, the National Cabinet plan to re-open, vaccine hesitancy, Covid is here for good. What a time for some more bonus Covid musings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bonus Rant: Vaccines & Lockdowns, Oh My!

Record vaccinations in NSW, the National Cabinet plan to re-open, vaccine hesitancy, Covid is here for good. What a time for some more bonus Covid musings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

38:24

EP33 - S1

25 Aug 21

"In Defence Of Boys" with Christina Hoff Sommers

Christina Hoff Sommers is a feminist philosopher. She and Josh discuss gender, boys, cancel culture, and whether she is secretly her own Nixon-loving uncle in disguise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"In Defence Of Boys" with Christina Hoff Sommers

Christina Hoff Sommers is a feminist philosopher. She and Josh discuss gender, boys, cancel culture, and whether she is secretly her own Nixon-loving uncle in disguise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:08:51

EP31 - S1

24 Aug 21

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Josh's Soap Box: Is It Racist To Ask Where You're From?

The Best Of Vol. 2: Andrew Denton, Tim Flannery & Ana Marie Cox

The Best Of Vol. 2: Andrew Denton, Tim Flannery & Ana Marie Cox

Ask Me Anything - 2022

Ask Me Anything - 2022

The Best Of Vol. 1: Tim Urban, Clementine Ford & Malcolm Turnbull

The Best Of Vol. 1: Tim Urban, Clementine Ford & Malcolm Turnbull

Premium: Rutger Bregman - From The Archives

Premium: Rutger Bregman - From The Archives

"The Intellectual Dark Web" with Eric Weinstein

"The Intellectual Dark Web" with Eric Weinstein

Premium: Louis Theroux - From The Archives

Premium: Louis Theroux - From The Archives

"A Very Sober Christmas" with Bridget Phetasy

"A Very Sober Christmas" with Bridget Phetasy

"Who Screwed Millennials?" with Tom Ballard

"Who Screwed Millennials?" with Tom Ballard

Join the Josh Club!

Join the Josh Club!

"The Fallout of #MeToo" with Kat Rosenfield

"The Fallout of #MeToo" with Kat Rosenfield

"Off The Rails?" with James Lindsay

"Off The Rails?" with James Lindsay

"Is Everything A Hallucination?" with Anil Seth

"Is Everything A Hallucination?" with Anil Seth

Josh's Soap Box: What I Got Wrong About Covid

Josh's Soap Box: What I Got Wrong About Covid

"The People vs Democracy" with Yascha Mounk

"The People vs Democracy" with Yascha Mounk

Josh’s Soap Box: Twitter & Antisemitism

Josh’s Soap Box: Twitter & Antisemitism

"Big Tech & Free Speech" with Jordan Guiao

"Big Tech & Free Speech" with Jordan Guiao

Josh’s Soap Box: Kanye, hijabs and Taylor Swift

Josh’s Soap Box: Kanye, hijabs and Taylor Swift

"Maoism In The West" with Prof. David Martin Jones

"Maoism In The West" with Prof. David Martin Jones

"Should We Talk To Nazis?" with Academy Award winner Emile Sherman & Dr. Lloyd Vogelman