What Dating Apps Have Done to Us, with Dr. Lisa Portolan

Is there any escape from the effects of dating apps? They've clearly changed the dominant paradigms and culture for single people - but could their effects also extend to how we behave in relationships, the kind of ways we value and talk about one another or connect more broadly? These are the kin…

What my first birthday in sobriety taught me

Osher's journey in sobriety started just a few weeks before his birthday - a birthday that was destined to take place in Las Vegas. Not ideal. But what happened there, and what he learnt in the process, was life changing.

Why climate matters this election - and how to make sure you vote like it, with Climate Council CEO Amanda McKenzie

There is no bigger issue this election than climate change. And who we put into power today will make a crucial difference tomorrow.  That's the clear message from Amanda McKenzie, co-founder and CEO of the Climate Council - Australia's leading organisation for independent climate research and adv…

the three questions for incredible stories

Do you want to spin a story that will really engage people? Osher explains that all you have to do is answer three questions (with a great example of his own) Want even more great stories? Head here. And that email address to win Story Club tickets? Here

From Prison Cell to Comedy, Crisis to Change, with Andrew Hamilton

One of the first jokes that Andrew Hamilton came up with was about the night his house was raided. Later, while making himself laugh at his own reviews of the food he was being served in prison, he thought maybe he should finally actually try following his dream of stand up comedy. So far it's turn…

How I am a living example of the Mandela effect

What does misremembering the life of a political figure, or the colour of a Star Wars character, or whether or not Osher handed out roses, have anything to do with the way you handle your most important relationships?  Almost certainly more than you think, promise. And you're about to find out wh…

How to have a job that serves your life (not the other way around), with Tim Duggan

If you're questioning your job, If you're overworked and burnt out,  If you feel like your work is getting in the way of the life you want instead of enabling it, this episode is for you. Osher talks to author and co-founder of Junkee Media Tim Duggan, whose latest book Work Backwards offers pract…

These are the political campaigning tricks you’re about to hear A LOT

Are you aware of the tricks that political messaging uses to manipulate your emotions? Or your attention? Or to simply dodge the hard questions? Here, Osher breaks down the most commonly seen examples - with the hope that being able to recognise them will keep you more calm in the lead up to the c…

Hard Work, Good Jokes and Modern Masculinity with Luke Heggie

There’s a good reason this is Heggie’s third time on the podcast - and no, it’s not because he’s Osher’s long-time mate and he loves jumping in his sauna. Well it’s not just that, anyway. Heggie shares his thoughts on a range of topics - from what ‘hard work’ really means, advice on simply going f…

Dancing with my Ego (thoughts on the first weeks of Dancing with the Stars)

Safe to say the first few weeks of shooting Dancing with the Stars has been a lot.  In this episode, a tired, sore, yet thoughtful Osher gives an exclusive peek into his experiences on the floor of the reality show (which doesn't hit our screens for months yet), detailing the mental tool that is a…