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Better Than Yesterday with Osher Günsberg

Osher Günsbergoshergunsberg.com

With every new day comes the opportunity to grow. Hosted by Osher Günsberg - a best-selling author, podcaster, TV host, husband, dad, stepdad, electric mobility enthusiast and part-time climate worrier. This podcast is here to help make today better than yesterday. Since 2013, the show has set out to improve life for you and the people you love. Sometimes it’s authentic conversations. Sometimes we’ll unpack the news or hear how Osher deals with life as a sober person with a different brain. But you’ll always hear something you need to hear (and laugh while you do). Listen to feel less alone, build better habits and discover some solution-based approaches for when life gets tricky.

 

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Episodes

Better Make it Quick: Camilla Wright

Let’s go to 2014 to revisit my conversation with my first ever internet friend Camilla Wright. Camilla is the founder an editor of the internet’s longest-running, deepest-digging gossipmongers, Popbitch which has been in action since late 1999. Popbitch is easily, if not the very first internet pop culture gossip sites or gossip newsletters which set the standard of internet reporting from celebrity culture to pop culture in the new millennium. Camilla is a remarkable woman who left a career in ...

Nov 21, 202322 minEp. 879

507: What happens when Entitlement outweighs Empathy? A conversation about Consent with Chanel Contos.

My guest today was the catalyst for fundamentally changing how consent education works in Australia. In 2021 Chanel posted on Instagram: “Have you or a close friend been sexually assaulted by someone who went to an all-boys school in Sydney?” Within 24 hours, 204 People had responded “yes” to the question, and then she had her first ever live TV interview 72 hours later. Over that weekend her friend started a website for Chanel, where she collected 6000 testimonies during the first three weeks. ...

Nov 19, 20231 hr 14 minEp. 878

The Joy of Missing Out on a Ticket to the ARIA Awards

Checking in, November 17, 2023 SPONSORS: Canstar - download the App here https://onelink.to/canstar-bty , then use the code BTY10, get a $10 gift card on registration. Got suggestions for Better Than Yesterday? I'd love you to get involved in our listener survey! https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/osher Stay up to date by joining the mailing list here: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | Linktree Come check out our new Instagram handle, just for this podcast - https://instagram.com/...

Nov 16, 202318 minEp. 877

Better Make it Quick: Layne Beachley

In 2021 I was joined by Layne Beachley, the most successful female surfer in history. In this episode of Better Make it Quick, Layne and I talk about how she used exposure therapy whilst surfing the big ways to get rid of her fear, her marriage to INXS band member Kirk Pengilly and the illusion that follows females in competitive surfing. SPONSORS: Canstar - download the App here https://onelink.to/canstar-bty , then use the code BTY10, get a $10 gift card on registration. Got suggestions for Be...

Nov 14, 202322 minEp. 876

506: Caught between insanity and death, surfing icon Tom Carroll’s greatest triumph happened well away from the ocean

When you think of an someone who’s addicted to methamphetamines, where their life is, where they live, what their job is, what their relationship with their family is like, what it the image that comes to your mind? I’ll bet that picture isn’t a successful middle-aged man, with a beautiful home near the beach, a man who is a father of three daughters. I’ll also bet that you didn’t picture Australian surfing legend Tom Carroll. But at one point, that’s exactly what Tom’s life had become. In the w...

Nov 12, 20231 hr 22 minEp. 875

Resentment and Accountability at the Tropicana Motel

Checking in, November 10, 2023 Got suggestions for Better Than Yesterday? I'd love you to get involved in our listener survey! https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/osher Stay up to date by joining the mailing list here: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | Linktree Come check out our new Instagram handle, just for this podcast - https://instagram.com/ogbetterthanyesterday Anything else? Come visit us on discord. Join the oshergünsberg Discord Server! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

Nov 09, 202310 minEp. 874

Better Make it Quick: Dave Hughes

In 2021 I was joined by Dave Hughes, standup comedian, breakfast radio host, TV producer and presenter, who I also work with on the Masked Singer. In this episode of Better Make it Quick, Dave and I talk about the negative treatment he received on Twitter, the surprising thing he does every day for his mental health and what brings him joy as a father. Got suggestions for Better Than Yesterday? I'd love you to get involved in our listener survey! https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/osher Stay up ...

Nov 07, 202322 minEp. 873

505: Bardot and Beyond with Belinda Chapple, the Girl in the Band

Belinda Chapple. She was a member of the massive Australian girl group Bardot. ‌ Bardot formed in 1999 on the reality TV series Popstars on Channel 7. ‌ Popstars filmed the whole process, from auditioning thousands of ladies, down to the top 25 and then eventually the top five that formed Bardot. ‌ From there they moved into a house together and we watched their every moment for the first three months of Bardot. ‌ Bardot released two albums, were nominated for three ARIA awards and had two natio...

Nov 05, 20231 hrEp. 872

How do we raise boys that don't perpetrate violence against women? A preview of my ep with Chanel Contos.

Checking in, November 3, 2023 Got suggestions for Better Than Yesterday? I'd love you to get involved in our listener survey! https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/osher Stay up to date by joining the mailing list here: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | Linktree Come check out our new Instagram handle, just for this podcast - https://instagram.com/ogbetterthanyesterday Anything else? Come visit us on discord. Join the oshergünsberg Discord Server! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Nov 02, 202319 minEp. 871

Better Make it Quick: Rachael Finch

In 2014 I was joined by Rachael Finch, television presenter, former Miss Universe Australia, personal trainer and and founder of Wellness Brand, Kissed Earth and mother of two. In this episode of Better Make it Quick Rachael and I talk about life as a new Mum, her modelling career from Townsville to New York and what affects the modelling world had on her health and mental health. Got suggestions for Better Than Yesterday? I'd love you to get involved in our listener survey! https://podcastsurve...

Oct 31, 202320 minEp. 870

504: "The World is Changed by People that Turn Up" - Peter Garrett live at SXSW

Peter Garrett is easily one of the greatest living Australians. Not only through the immense cultural contribution of his music but also through his unyielding activism and long political career. In front of a packed room at the ICC in Darling Harbour, a room that we unfortunately had to turn people away from - Peter held us in the palm of his hand of an hour, generously sharing stories about his journey through music, activism, and politics all the while emphasizing the importance of connecting...

Oct 29, 20231 hr 1 minEp. 869

Sitting in Japan Thinking About the Importance of Purpose

Checking in, October 27, 2023 Got suggestions for Better Than Yesterday? I'd love you to get involved in our listener survey! https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/osher Stay up to date by joining the mailing list here: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | Linktree Come check out our new Instagram handle, just for this podcast - https://instagram.com/ogbetterthanyesterday Anything else? Come visit us on discord. Join the oshergünsberg Discord Server! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Oct 26, 202317 minEp. 868

Better Make it Quick: Jane Kennedy

In 2015 I was joined by Jane Kennedy - actor, author, writer, casting director, producer, comedian, mother of five and founding member of Working Dog. In this episode Jane talks about the first famous Aussie she met at the very beginning of her career as a producer in radio, how her and her team at Working Dogs get their inspiration and Jane’s take on today’s news media. Got suggestions for Better Than Yesterday? I'd love you to get involved in our listener survey! https://podcastsurvey.typeform...

Oct 24, 202321 minEp. 867

503: Redefining masculinity with Dr Zac Siedler

Dr. Zac Seidler is a trailblazing clinical psychologist who has dedicated himself to addressing the overlooked crisis of male mental health. ‌ His groundbreaking work on an effective therapy model specifically designed for men, hopes to break down the barriers that prevent them from seeking support. Za’c Developed Men in Mind', a world-first, online training program for therapists. A program that aims to increase therapists' confidence and skills to engage, connect with, and respond more effecti...

Oct 22, 20231 hr 21 minEp. 866

When the world has gone to shit, I think about cake

Checking in, October 20, 2023 Got suggestions for Better Than Yesterday? I'd love you to get involved in our listener survey! https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/osher Stay up to date by joining the mailing list here: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | Linktree Anything else? Come visit us on discord. Join the oshergünsberg Discord Server! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 19, 202322 minEp. 865

Better Make it Quick: Stan Grant

In 2021 I was joined by Stan Grant to talk about his book “With the Falling of the Dusk”. In this episode of Better Make it Quick, we talk about Stan’s life experiences from on the ground in the middle of conflict, the suffering of First Nations people and the beautiful acts of humanity he has witnessed and experienced. Got suggestions for Better Than Yesterday? I'd love you to get involved in our listener survey! https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/osher Stay up to date by joining the mailing li...

Oct 17, 202325 minEp. 864

502: The One, The Only, Mel B (MBE)

Do you know the members of the Spice Girls? And when I say know, I mean more than just know their names, or what lines the sing in “Stop”. Do you know the Scary Spice, Mel B was diagnosed with anxiety, dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADHD in 2019. That she is an advocate for domestic violence victims, being one herself? That not only is she a member of one of the most influential girl bands the Spice Girls, but she is also an author and mother. Today I am joined by Mel B, I’ve been working with her on t...

Oct 15, 202350 minEp. 863

Don't you know, talkin' 'bout a referendum with Joe Williams

Checking in, October 13, 2023 Stay up to date by joining the mailing list here: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | Linktree Anything else? Come visit us on discord. Join the oshergünsberg Discord Server! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 12, 202327 minEp. 862

Better Make it Quick: Taylor Hanson

Taylor Hanson is the third member of the band Hanson along with Zac and Isaac. They first rose to fame with their hit 1997 song MMMBop. At the time of the music video for MMMBop, Taylor was 14 years old. Taylor is now 40 years old, married and has seven children, he still has passion for his music, with the band releasing a new album in 2022 called Red Green Blue. Stay up to date by joining the mailing list here: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | Linktree Anything else? Come visit...

Oct 10, 202322 minEp. 861

501: The incredible friendship of Ben Gillies and Chris Joannou from silverchair

Have you ever thought about the story behind your favourite band? How did they create their sound, how did they become a world-wide sensation, how did it all start? In 1994, three young teenage boys from Newcastle, Dan, Ben and Chris aged 14, entered a competition to record a song at the studios of the station Triple J. Little did they know, when Dan’s Mum filled out the entry form and sent it in, along with a cassette tape and a photo of them on a stoop of a house, that they would become world-...

Oct 08, 20231 hr 22 minEp. 860

The night I got kicked out of silverchair's dressing room

Checking in, October 6, 2023 Stay up to date by joining the mailing list here: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | Linktree Anything else? Come visit us on discord. Join the oshergünsberg Discord Server! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 05, 202314 minEp. 859

Ben Gillies and Chris Joannou (teaser - full ep out monday)

We’re doing something a little different for Better Make it Quick, this episode is a small part of very large conversation with Ben Gillies and Chris Joannou from Silverchair, talking about their new book Love + Pain, which shares their tale of their time in Silverchair. The full conversation will be released Monday the 9th of October. Stay up to date by joining the mailing list here: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | Linktree Anything else? Come visit us on discord. Join the oshe...

Oct 03, 202312 minEp. 858

500: Hannah Ferguson on modern feminism, unhealthy masculinity and why she will be our last ever PM

What would you have liked to accomplish by 25? Was being the co-founder and CEO of an independent Australian news commentary platform providing informed, progressive opinions on subjects that sit at the intersection of feminist, social and political issues on your list? What about having completed a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Master of Publishing, Editing and Writing? Today I am joined by Hannah Ferguson who is the co-founder and CEO of Cheek Media Co. Hannah has written and released her f...

Oct 01, 20231 hr 39 minEp. 857

Reflecting on 500 interview episodes, and the enormous reward of Process vs Outcomes

Checking in, September 29, 2023 Stay up to date by joining the mailing list here: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | Linktree Anything else? Come visit us on discord. Join the oshergünsberg Discord Server! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Sep 28, 202313 minEp. 856

Better Make it Quick: Tara Moss

Tara Moss is a best selling author, documentary host, public speak and human rights advocate. Tara is lovely to speak with. She is a disabled woman, and she is an advocate for people with disabilities and with chronic pain. Join me as I talk with her about the inspiration for her novels, death threats she has received as well as a lovely moment between her husband and daughter. Stay up to date by joining the mailing list here: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | Linktree Anything el...

Sep 26, 202322 minEp. 855

499: Surfing champion Owen Wright and the greatest comeback story of all time

If you hurt yourself, doing something you loved, would you do it again? ‌ What if it was something that because you were so passionate about it that had you ended up becoming one of the best in the world at it - which then became a gig that paid really, really well - if you hurt yourself doing that thing do you think you would do it again? ‌ What if the injury was so severe that it nearly killed you, and it took you almost a year to be able to walk or talk again? Would you go back to it? Would y...

Sep 24, 20231 hr 11 minEp. 854

What do Waterslides on the Gold Coast have to do with the Voice Referendum?

Checking in, September 22, 2023 Stay up to date by joining the mailing list here: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | Linktree Anything else? Come visit us on discord. Join the oshergünsberg Discord Server! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Sep 21, 202313 minEp. 853

Better Make it Quick: Hamish Blake

Hamish Blake is one of the nicest humans I’ve ever met. I’m in awe of this guy, not only his career and what he's achieved, his talent, but also who he’s as a person. You’ll know him from his national radio show and podcast Hamish and Andy or you’ve seen him on TV, sometimes it’s with Lego. He is an all-round legend and I can’t wait to share this conversation with you. Stay up to date by joining the mailing list here: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | Linktree Anything else? Come ...

Sep 19, 202323 minEp. 852

498: Grace Tame isn't who the news tells you she is

How would you feel if your identity, who you felt as a person - was denied time and again. What if it was at a national level? That’s what my guest today goes through on a daily basis - because there’s a narrative about her that isn’t really about her. Luckily she’s a fierce person who will fight to be seen and heard for who she is. However the way this happens to her tells us a lot about how we as a community in Australia see women, see survivors of child sexual abuse, and how little we hold ou...

Sep 17, 20231 hr 9 minEp. 851

A simple guide to misinformation tactics around elections (and referendums)

Checking in, September 15, 2023 Stay up to date by joining the mailing list here: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | Linktree Anything else? Come visit us on discord. Join the oshergünsberg Discord Server! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Sep 14, 202320 minEp. 850
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