Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps

Josh promises to make you feel uncomfortable and he will. The challenge is to try on ideas that are different from your own, watch yourself be triggered and develop empathy for your fellow humans, even when you don’t agree. Ditch the algorithm, exit the echo chamber and breathe some fresh intellectual air - but be careful what you wish for.

I listened to this episode with tears streaming down my face having been one of many evacuees during that black summer. This summer I sit in the back of a camper van next to my peacefully sleeping 7 year old who doesn’t remember the fires while rain pours down all around. We’re camping in our front yard, minutes from The bush land that was wiped out all those years ago, practicing for our upcoming “proper” camping trip. That summer seems so far away now most of the time until the sky gets a certain look to it, or wind and heat combine to make an ominous afternoon or we pull out the 2019 Santa photo and see our boys’ carefree smiles and my husband and I wearing the clothes we evacuated in. Your essay was beautifully written Josh, thank you.

Thank you Josh for shining light on what some people view is darkness. As a young woman I recall on occasions at work and other places being propositioned, groped occasionally, and told very naughty jokes. I didn’t sook, complain or report anyone. I stood my ground and put people in their place. But most of all I learnt the benefits that come with laughter, not being thin skinned and riding the waves. As a consequence I had no problems at work, was fiercely protected and have a mountain of wonderful memories. We often take life too seriously. I never took being whistled at as an insult, like women do now. We are dead a long time. Learn to laugh and chill out. Absolutely loved your piece on Alan Jones. I was saddened to hear that Alan may never have known true love. I can’t help but think some of what is happening now relates to money. Thank you Josh PS As an old lady my dearest friends are still all gay and male. None of us have time to be sad, we are to busy sending ourselves up. Take care Deb

Not worth a listen. Very biased views from a genocide supporter