Andy Griffiths is one of Australia’s most successful children’s book authors, who drew on his experience as a school teacher to redefine what it was that made kids want to read. Anyone who reads books to their kids knows that some are just excellent, and some are pretty ordinary. This conversation peels back the curtain on what makes kids actually want to read – not what we think they should read, but what gets them genuinely excited to turn the page. And in writing about poos,...

Jess Urlichs is an author, poet and joins Osher for a conversation about motherhood, seeking help when things might be less than tickety-boo and the precious fleeting nature of all the annoying kid chaos. SEE OSHER LIVE at Story Club on Dec 8 tickets here Subscribe to the substack ->https://oshergunsberg.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Osher speaks with Antonia Murphy, discussing her experience running an ethical escort agency in New Zealand, where sex work is fully decriminalised. Her brilliant book is called Madam - it’s out now and it’s such a sensation it’s becoming a whole TV series. This chat covers the broader idea of human connection, dignity, and the impact of modern technology on relationships. Antonia’s approach to her industry has always centred on consent, safety, and...

A few highlights from when Osher spoke with singer-songwriter Angie McMahon. They cover exercise, minding her mental health, overcoming fear of performing, and assessing her relationship with alcohol. Check out Angie on tour: https://angiemcmahon.com/ SEE OSHER LIVE at Story Club on Dec 8 tickets here Subscribe to the substack ->https://oshergunsberg.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emma Watkins joins Osher to discuss her post-Wiggles PhD, her new children’s entertainment project Emma Memma and her work on the ABC show Teenage Boss - which is streaming now on iView.   Tickets for the Dec. 8 Story Club Xmas Spectacular at the Comedy Store are here.   For more, subscribe to the substack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blair Joscleyne aka MOOG is one half of the global Aussie YouTube phenomenon “Mighty Car Mods”. He’s also a prolifically talented multi-instrumentalist and composer who has created the soundtracks to hundreds, even thousands of commercials that you could probably whistle. The Maccas jingle? If you heard it in Australia, Blair played it. Same guy. Not only that Blair is one of the hosts of Top Gear Australia, and alongside JLP and Beau Ryan they are taking this...

Think for a moment, what  would happen if you had a dream career, pilot, engineer, drummer - and your family absolutely did not back you in what you were trying to achieve.   You’re a teenager. They have your best interests at heart, they love you and just want success for you, but you might have other ideas. Would you try anyway? That’s pretty much what happened with Ada Nicodemou. For 31 years she’s been on Australian screens, and now she’s on our bookshelves with the...

A few highlights from when Osher spoke with Sylvia Jefferies, an incredibly accomplished journalist and presenter, originally from Brisbane Australia. Sylvia has a matter-of-fact, get-after-it vibe about her which makes the career success she’s had make perfect sense. Sylvia is very open about how she juggles family life and home life, also how she has found particularly interesting ways to deliberately work emotional regulation into her day so she’s able to go back home to her kids...

Here’s Osher’s three favourite facts about Dr Matt Agnew: He’s not that kind of doctor. He’s lovely. He has a PhD in Astrophysics. Matt has been busy, heading back to uni to study AI - and on the back of that he’s written a new book “IS MY PHONE READING MY MIND?”   What he has to say today about AI, about the powerfully transformative effect it is already having on education, and democracy - in both positive and negative ways - might just chill you to the bone and give you goosebumps...

As far as Osher is concerned, Abbie Chatfield to be one of the most exciting figures in Australian media today. They have a long history together, so at the time Abbie and Osher spoke, she was single and feeling hopeless in love. Things are very different for her today, so listening back to these moments will 100% warm your heart. The full video of this conversation is here. ** next live gig is “STORY CLUB” on November 6th. Tickets available here. Hosted on Acast....

In her mid 20’s and the Founder of the phenomenally successful independent news outlet “Shit You Should Care About”, Lucy Blakiston came by Osher’s house to talk about the tragedy of Liam Payne, why humour is vital when reporting the news, and how jealousy can be a super-valuable signal (if you use it correctly).   Lucy’s new book “Make it Make Sense” is out now. ** STORY CLUB RETURNS! ** November 6th , Comedy Store. Tickets Here For exclusive content and more episodes,...

What would it be like to lose your father when you were still a toddler, yet in many ways come to know him intimately through the ways people - sometimes strangers - told you how he made them feel? That’s the absolute reality for Robert Irwin who joins Osher for this episode. They talk about conservation, photography, having a Dad who was a super-hero and Robert reveals the true role of Terri Irwin in the legacy of this famous conservation dynasty. To listen, search Better Than...

Harry Garside is an Olympic Athlete who’s represented Australia in the sport of Boxing multiple times. In this episode, Osher and Harry speak about masculinity, personal growth, and the power of mentorship for young men. If you’ve never stepped in the ring, hearing Harry speak of the primal nature of combat sports and the transformative power of pushing oneself outside of comfort zones is truly mesmerising. Harry’s memoir “The Good Fight” is out now. To read Osher’s...

Hamish Blake is genuinely one of the most remarkable people I’ve had the pleasure of meeting. His achievements in both his career and personal life are truly impressive, but what really stands out is the kind of person he is. You might recognize him from his iconic national radio show and podcast, Hamish and Andy, or from his appearances on TV, sometimes working with Lego. He’s a true all-rounder, and I’m thrilled to be able to share this conversation with you. For more, subscribe to...

Dannii Minogue is a singer, actress, business woman and all-around showbiz machine. It’s no secret that Osher is enormously influenced by Dannii’s work ethic, business sense and outlook on life. In this rare podcast appearance, Dannii opens up to Osher about the “how” of her career - and in doing so provides an incredible field guide to a life lived with purpose. For more, subscribe to Better Than Yesterday with Osher Günsberg | Substack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Audrey joins Osher once again to answer questions from the substack this week (Better Than Yesterday with Osher Günsberg | Substack) which include: What did you used to do together that you miss doing?How can I find a decent sponsor?Accepting help in a mental health crisis.What brings you Joy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When was the last time you got a raise? What about the last time you advocated for a raise? If you’re a man like Osher it’s one thing - however It’s a very different story for women in the workforce, and the gap between what men and women get paid for the same job in our country is 12%. That is not insignificant. Thankfully, Meggie Palmer is here to help. A former foreign correspondent, she now heads the tech startup PepTalkHer.com - a platform deigned to help women in the...

Audrey joins OG once again answering questions that came in on https://oshergunsberg.substack.com/ . Get your questions in, see exclusive content and support the show by leaving a message here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Klim is one of the most physically recognisable athletes in our country. His unmistakable statuesque figure can be spotted from across a footy field, long ways.When you saw him, you’d recognise him instantly - and then think…Hang on, is he walking with a cane? Michael Klim is everything Osher’s podcast is about. He’s a man who, when faced with immense adversity - eventually found his way to acceptance and action. Sure, there were bumps in the road - but it’s...

It’s Q&A Monday, and Zara from the Sunny Coast has sent a message on the substack with a whole stack of questions all around how Audrey and Osher met and got together. What is your biggest turn-on? What is your biggest turn-off? What is your love language? What’s the very first thing you noticed about each other? In what ways do you feel like you’ve grown from or during this relationship? This episode gets interestingly intimate quickly - and there’s...

In this episode Osher talks about signing a two-book deal, and reveals his simple method for cranking out a first draft 90,000 words in six weeks. ‌ He covers process, pitfalls and the often overlooked stage where one feeds the subconscious with raw data to be sprouted back out as creativity. ‌ To let him know what your book is about or ask a question for monday’s Q&A, subscribe to the Substack and click “Send a Message”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For over 25 years, Welsh journalist Jon Ronson has been spending time with the absolute fringes of our communities. He gets so deep in with these people, to truly humanize them. Which is useful, especially that time he was outed as a Jew in the middle of a jihadi training camp. One of Jon’s most famous books is called “The Psychopath Test” - and he’s touring a live event to Australia before the end of the year. It’s the chance to spend an evening with someone who’s spent his...

In this episode, Osher is joined once again by his wife Audrey. They discuss fidget toys (Osher likes these ones) and how procedural TV shows are like married sex (just don’t tell Osher’s stepdaughter what they spoke about next). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode, Osher explores ways to keep your work mess out of your home, and your home mess out of your work.It’s all about the transitions. (And possibly bicycles and a bit of breathing.) To get around the new Substack feed and get access to exclusive articles and other content, head to https://oshergunsberg.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.