134 episodes

The world has never been more connected. Yet never more divided. We yell at each other from inside our echo chambers. But change doesn’t happen inside an echo chamber. It’s time to get out, to stretch our legs, to step on some land mines. It's time to have an uncomfortable conversation with Josh Szeps.

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Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps Josh Szeps

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.5 • 673 Ratings

The world has never been more connected. Yet never more divided. We yell at each other from inside our echo chambers. But change doesn’t happen inside an echo chamber. It’s time to get out, to stretch our legs, to step on some land mines. It's time to have an uncomfortable conversation with Josh Szeps.

A DM Podcast

    "Is Nuclear Power The Answer?" with Zion Lights

    "Is Nuclear Power The Answer?" with Zion Lights

    If you're a greenie, you're supposed to be anti-nuclear. That was true of the former Extinction Rebellion spokesperson Zion Lights... until she became one of Britain's most prominent advocates for nuclear power. But do her claims stand up to Josh's scrutiny?
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    • 1 hr 33 min
    Premium: Artie Lange, Jon Ronson, Guys We F****d

    Premium: Artie Lange, Jon Ronson, Guys We F****d

    Josh walked into a bar in Brooklyn and, in front of a packed crowd of drunks, argued about the news with some of the funniest, smartest people in New York. This is that event.
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    • 24 min
    "Will Trump Be Arrested?" with James Kirchick

    "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/subscribe
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    • 1 hr 25 min
    Premium: The Deep Questions - How Loudly May I Poo In Public?

    Premium: The Deep Questions - How Loudly May I Poo In Public?

    In this brand new venture, Josh addresses some of life's deepest questions as posed by his friend and work colleague Robbie Armfield. In this first episode, Robbie has anxiety about generating sounds and aromas in the office toilet cubicle. Robbie has questions. Josh has the answers. 

    You can find more from Robbie on his podcasts "Welcome to Meet You" and "Robbie's Modern Life".
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    • 20 min
    "Getting Real On Race" with Coleman Hughes

    "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. 
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    • 1 hr 34 min
    Premium: Zach Cregger - From The Archives

    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. 
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    • 18 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
673 Ratings

673 Ratings

ahnehnois ,

Australia

Australia is probably not a real place, so you should assume that Szeps is just as fake as anything else about it. An otter with a duck bill? A anti-woke gay commentator? Obviously fictional creatures.

elvisino ,

always worth the time

josh is one of the, if not The, best interviewers in my podcast feed. such good questions he’s not afraid to ask! & a personality that gets guests to open up.

i love the breadth of topics he’s willing to touch (although, will he venture to risk an uncomfortable convo with someone like diana rodgers, aka host of sustainable dish, the nutritionist that challenges the all-around moral superiority of vegan diets with… facts?)

he’s kind, frank, funny, patient, smart. a bit full of himself, but in the best way.

i love the genuine curiosity he brings to discussion with folks, whether he seems to be generally on the same page as them or far off. and, even more, the generosity with which he approaches others’ views. well worth a listen.

MgbFdkx ,

I ❤️ Szeps

Josh, from one gay Jew to another, I love you madly. Keep up the good work, and please don’t be a stranger from The Fifth Column, where you always steal the show.

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