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Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps

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

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23:24

Premium: When Josh Met Dick Cavett

Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps ·

2023/04/13

Dick Cavett is one of the greatest television talk show hosts of all time. After being a writer on the original NBC Tonight Show (first with Jack Parr, then with Johnny Carson), Cavett got his own show in 1968. It ran for nearly 40 years and cemented him as a titan of American broadcasting, hosting seminal political debates as well as Hollywood’s biggest stars. A few years ago, Cavett appeared on Josh’s TV show. This is the audio of that encounter.

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48:44

"Is Trump Insane?" with Anthony Scaramucci

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2023/04/11

“The Mooch” was a wildly successful investment banker when he joined Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. He became the White House Communications Director in 2017. Anthony tells Josh about his time in the White House, his relationship with Trump, and what kind of a guy he really is.

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18:10

Premium: Josh Is In West Africa!

Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps ·

2023/04/07

Josh is backpacking around West Africa. As you do. What’s it like? He’s here to tell you, recorded live from the road (or the dusty track, as the case may be). Sign up below on our FREE Substack tier to hear the whole thing. https://uncomfortableconversations.substack.com/subscribe

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68:33

"The Death of the University?" with Peter Boghossian

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2023/04/04

Universities are now dominated by diversity, equity and inclusion mandates, says the philosopher Peter Boghossian… and the result is a stultifying climate of intellectual conformism. In this all-new instalment of Permission to Think, our collaboration with the UTS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Josh and Peter debate how universities, and our culture at large, can reclaim true intellectual freedom.

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93:35

"Is Nuclear Power The Answer?" with Zion Lights

Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps ·

2023/03/29

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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24:59

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

Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps ·

2023/03/28

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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85:07

"Will Trump Be Arrested?" with James Kirchick

Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps ·

2023/03/21

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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20:33

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

Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps ·

2023/03/17

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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94:40

"Getting Real On Race" with Coleman Hughes

Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps ·

2023/03/14

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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18:23

Premium: Zach Cregger - From The Archives

Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps ·

2023/03/11

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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84:19

"The Transgender Who Wasn't" with KC Miller

Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps ·

2023/03/08

For most transgender people, transitioning is one of the greatest experiences of their lives. For others, it deforms into crippling regret. KC Miller is one of them.

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80:41

"Predictions Of A Scientific Futurist" with Dr...

Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps ·

2023/02/28

Dr Ball is a scientific futurist whose book is Converge: A futurist's insights into the potential of our world as technology and humanity collide." She and Josh wrestle with artificial intelligence, the future of food, radical life extension, and air fryers.

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23:03

Premium: Ask Me Anything

Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps ·

2023/02/23

Remember a while ago Josh asked you, to ask him anything? Yep, he only answered one question - which turned into a full episode about JK Rowling... Well, there were many more tasty morsels in that cauldron of questions, so he's back to answer more!

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102:32

"The Problem With Everything" with Tim Urban

Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps ·

2023/02/21

Tim Urban’s first appearance on this show remains one of the all-time favourites. Now, this explosive thinker of cosmic, civilisation-level thoughts returns with a book: “What's Our Problem? A Self-Help Book for Societies”. He and Josh wrestle with what’s going wrong. Why is everything a mess? Why is everyone acting like a baby? When did things get so tribal? Why do humans do this stuff? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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24:35

Premium: Myq Caplan - From The Archives

Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps ·

2023/02/19

From the #WeThePeople LIVE archives this week to a 2016 chat with the wonderful Myq Caplan. First and foremost Myq is comedian. Josh and Myq chat about what funny is, how he became funny, and the creative process he uses to stay funny. Enjoy.For the full episode sign up at uncomfortableconversations.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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55:03

"Left Is Not Woke" with Susan Neiman

Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps ·

2023/02/14

Susan Neiman is one of the world's most respected living philosophers. She was born in America and educated at Harvard but now lives in Germany, where she's the director of the Einstein Forum and a member of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences. She's a leading expert on the Enlightenment. Her new book is Left is not Woke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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30:50

Premium: Is JK Rowling Transphobic?

Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps ·

2023/02/11

This week, the world's biggest LGBTQI+ event, World Pride, kicks off in Sydney. Right on cue, activists are calling to boycott a new Harry Potter video game because Rowling is a famous anti-trans bigot. But... is she? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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102:52

"What Happened To The IDW?" with Ross Anderson

Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps ·

2023/02/08

The so-called "intellectual dark web" was supposed to shine a light on issues too thorny for the mainstream media to touch. Now, it's a basketcase of kooks. The journalistRoss Anderson recently wrote an amazing feature on the "red-pilling" of the gay conservative online host Dave Rubin. He's here to explain what's going wrong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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80:22

"The Climate Optimist" with Saul Griffith

Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps ·

2023/01/31

Josh gets excited, at long last, about a realistic plan for fighting climate change while creating new jobs and a healthier environment. In short: electrify everything. For more about Saul, check out his website HERE.Subscribe to our Substack HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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16:04

Premium: Oliver Burkeman - From The Archives

Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps ·

2023/01/29

Going back some five years to Josh's first ever chat with the now Uncomfy Convos regular, the self-help psychology sage Oliver Burkeman. On this episode we talk about happiness, drawing on his 2012 book The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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