Episodes

Osher speaks with Nir Ayal, an Israeli-born American author, lecturer, and investor, renowned for his expertise in behavioral design and habit formation. When it comes to his book “Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products,...

The third part of Osher's offering of ideas for the new year, including: The benefits of a school bus (that's not a school bus) Should we see 'best before' dates on more things? Being better informed of everyday carbon costs …

As another January 26 rolls closer, so too do the questions and conversations that come with it. This time however, even though those conversations are another year older, the sentiments seem all the more raw and inflamed. In...

Osher shares five more ideas for 2025, including: How everyone can keep the lights on A challenge to Aussie scientists to reduce water use A call to curb a common electronic annoyance How penalties can make companies play fai...

It’s the final best of 2024 episode, featuring some of the biggest names the podcast has ever featured, including: Michael Klim on dealing with winning and losing and the huge power of preparation Jelena Dokic on resilience a...

Continuing to kick off the new year with the best bits of conversation from the last, in this episode: Catherine Martin talks about the key facets of her multiple Oscar-winning creative process Harry Garside explains his view...

In what is now a tradition five years running - and even more poignant in this Australian election year - Osher shares the first five (of 25) ideas for 2025: How we help give all kids an even start How …

Welcome to 2025 - and to part 2 of the best of 2024. In this episode: Ali Abdaal shares secrets to stress-free productivity Meggie Palmer talks you through how to successfully ask for a pay rise, step by step And …

For this special Christmas Day episode, here are some of the best bits of 2024, including: Nazeem Hussain on how giving can give you a sense of purpose and control (and the beauty of calling your mate a dickhead) Linda …

Pain: you certainly know it when you feel it, but how much do you really know about it? For example, it turns out, it's not always all about the actual damage your bodily tissue receives. Some of the processes our …

This is not a conversation about Savage Garden. This is a conversation which is one of the most raw and honest conversations Osher has had on this podcast. Darren and Osher speak about his journey through trauma and therapy i...

Today we’re brought to you by the Business Booster Program, powered by Uber and Rare Birds, which supports driver partners and delivery people on the platform in their dreams of launching or growing a business. Suraya is an U...

It’s not until you’ve spent time in a country where English is an afterthought, where every sign, label, announcement and conversation is a mystery that you get an idea of how much we take literacy for granted. Without a way …

Today we’re brought to you by the Business Booster Program, powered by Uber and Rare Birds, which supports driver partners and delivery people on the platform in their dreams of launching or growing a business. Julie was the ...

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...

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 St...

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 ...

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:...

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 …

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 ...

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 …

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 c...

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 …

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 …