Better Than Yesterday with Osher Günsberg

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 at heart, they love you and just want success for you, but you might have other ideas. Would you try anyway? That’s pretty much what happened with Ada Nicodemou. For 31 years she’s been on Australian screens, and now she’s on our bookshelves with the release of a new series of books titled “Mia Megastar”, aimed kids 8 and up. Today she speaks with Osher about her path to success, what keeps her successful, and why books are so important for growing minds. LINKS  Sign up to the Better Than Yesterday newsletter Watch episodes of Better Than Yesterday on YouTube Watch full stories recorded live at Story Club on YouTube Get tickets for our next Story Club show Get Osher's latest book "So What? Now What?" here Send a pic of what you're looking at to [email protected]  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 career success she’s had make perfect sense. Sylvia is very open about how she juggles family life and home life, also how she has found particularly interesting ways to deliberately work emotional regulation into her day so she’s able to go back home to her kids after a day exposing herself to the unedited grim realities of the world. For more, subscribe to the substack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 that he’s written a new book “IS MY PHONE READING MY MIND?” What he has to say today about AI, about the powerfully transformative effect it is already having on education, and democracy - in both positive and negative ways - might just chill you to the bone and give you goosebumps at the same time. This was recorded a week out from the 2024 US election, so please understand why I’m Osher isn’t commenting on something which is now glaringly obvious to us as a community. He’s in the past. It’s simple time travel. And there’s no better person to speak to about that than Dr Matt Agnew. LINKS  Sign up to the Better Than Yesterday newsletter Watch episodes of Better Than Yesterday on YouTube Watch full stories recorded live at Story Club on YouTube Get tickets for our next Story Club show Get Osher's latest book "So What? Now What?" here Send a pic of what you're looking at to [email protected]  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 in love. Things are very different for her today, so listening back to these moments will 100% warm your heart. LINKS  The full video of this conversation is here. Sign up to the Better Than Yesterday newsletter Watch episodes of Better Than Yesterday on YouTube Watch full stories recorded live at Story Club on YouTube Get tickets for our next Story Club show Get Osher's latest book "So What? Now What?" here Send a pic of what you're looking at to [email protected]  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In her mid 20’s and the Founder of the phenomenally successful independent news outlet “Shit You Should Care About”, Lucy Blakiston came by Osher’s house to talk about the tragedy of Liam Payne, why humour is vital when reporting the news, and how jealousy can be a super-valuable signal (if you use it correctly).   Lucy’s new book “Make it Make Sense” is out now. ** STORY CLUB RETURNS! ** November 6th , Comedy Store. Tickets Here For exclusive content and more episodes, subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What would it be like to lose your father when you were still a toddler, yet in many ways come to know him intimately through the ways people - sometimes strangers - told you how he made them feel? That’s the absolute reality for Robert Irwin who joins Osher for this episode. They talk about conservation, photography, having a Dad who was a super-hero and Robert reveals the true role of Terri Irwin in the legacy of this famous conservation dynasty. LINKS  Listen to the full interview with Robert Irwin here Sign up to the Better Than Yesterday newsletter Watch episodes of Better Than Yesterday on YouTube Watch full stories recorded live at Story Club on YouTube Get tickets for our next Story Club show Get Osher's latest book "So What? Now What?" here Send a pic of what you're looking at to [email protected]  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Harry Garside is an Olympic Athlete who’s represented Australia in the sport of Boxing multiple times. In this episode, Osher and Harry speak about masculinity, personal growth, and the power of mentorship for young men. If you’ve never stepped in the ring, hearing Harry speak of the primal nature of combat sports and the transformative power of pushing oneself outside of comfort zones is truly mesmerising. LINKS  Harry’s memoir “The Good Fight” is out now. Sign up to the Better Than Yesterday newsletter Watch episodes of Better Than Yesterday on YouTube Watch full stories recorded live at Story Club on YouTube Get tickets for our next Story Club show Get Osher's latest book "So What? Now What?" here Send a pic of what you're looking at to [email protected]  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamish Blake is genuinely one of the most remarkable people I’ve had the pleasure of meeting. His achievements in both his career and personal life are truly impressive, but what really stands out is the kind of person he is. You might recognize him from his iconic national radio show and podcast, Hamish and Andy, or from his appearances on TV, sometimes working with Lego. He’s a true all-rounder, and I’m thrilled to be able to share this conversation with you. LINKS  Listen to the full interview with Hamish Blake here Sign up to the Better Than Yesterday newsletter Watch episodes of Better Than Yesterday on YouTube Watch full stories recorded live at Story Club on YouTube Get tickets for our next Story Club show Get Osher's latest book "So What? Now What?" here Send a pic of what you're looking at to [email protected]  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dannii Minogue is a singer, actress, business woman and all-around showbiz machine. It’s no secret that Osher is enormously influenced by Dannii’s work ethic, business sense and outlook on life. In this rare podcast appearance, Dannii opens up to Osher about the “how” of her career - and in doing so provides an incredible field guide to a life lived with purpose. LINKS Sign up to the Better Than Yesterday newsletter Watch episodes of Better Than Yesterday on YouTube Watch full stories recorded live at Story Club on YouTube Get tickets for our next Story Club show Get Osher's latest book "So What? Now What?" here Send a pic of what you're looking at to [email protected]  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Audrey joins Osher once again to answer questions from the substack this week (Better Than Yesterday with Osher Günsberg | Substack) which include: What did you used to do together that you miss doing?How can I find a decent sponsor?Accepting help in a mental health crisis.What brings you Joy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When was the last time you got a raise? What about the last time you advocated for a raise? If you’re a man like Osher it’s one thing - however It’s a very different story for women in the workforce, and the gap between what men and women get paid for the same job in our country is 12%. That is not insignificant. Thankfully, Meggie Palmer is here to help. A former foreign correspondent, she now heads the tech startup PepTalkHer.com - a platform deigned to help women in the workforce advocate for themselves around better conditions, a better career path and ultimately better pay. Meggie is an absolute powerhouse. Osher caught up with her across the Pacific from where she lives in Brooklyn and this conversation will have you rearing to go when it comes to my next negotiation. ‌ For extra content, for the heads up on early access to live shows, and to ask a question for Monday’s QnA - subscribe to The Better Than Yesterday Substack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Audrey joins OG once again answering questions that came in on https://oshergunsberg.substack.com/ .Get your questions in, see exclusive content and support the show by leaving a message here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Klim is one of the most physically recognisable athletes in our country. His unmistakable statuesque figure can be spotted from across a footy field, long ways.When you saw him, you’d recognise him instantly - and then think…Hang on, is he walking with a cane? Michael Klim is everything Osher’s podcast is about. He’s a man who, when faced with immense adversity - eventually found his way to acceptance and action. Sure, there were bumps in the road - but it’s important to hear that no success is linear. Michael is a truly joyful man, despite the immense physical challenges he currently faces. Michael’s new book KLIM is out right now, and it is more than a sporting memoir. It’s a courageous look into what it costs to be the best, and what it takes to meet the kind of challenges you and I would never dream of facing - in or out of the pool.   LINKS  Sign up to the Better Than Yesterday newsletter Watch episodes of Better Than Yesterday on YouTube Watch full stories recorded live at Story Club on YouTube Get tickets for our next Story Club show Get Osher's latest book "So What? Now What?" here Send a pic of what you're looking at to [email protected]  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Q&A Monday, and Zara from the Sunny Coast has sent a message on the substack with a whole stack of questions all around how Audrey and Osher met and got together. What is your biggest turn-on? What is your biggest turn-off? What is your love language? What’s the very first thing you noticed about each other? In what ways do you feel like you’ve grown from or during this relationship? This episode gets interestingly intimate quickly - and there’s certainly some surprises in there (including a deep cut about 2 Chainz - just don’t click that one at work) ‌ If you have a question - leave a message on Better Than Yesterday with Osher Günsberg | Substack See you Wednesday, where Osher’s guest is Michael Klim! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Osher talks about signing a two-book deal, and reveals his simple method for cranking out a first draft 90,000 words in six weeks. ‌ He covers process, pitfalls and the often overlooked stage where one feeds the subconscious with raw data to be sprouted back out as creativity. ‌ To let him know what your book is about or ask a question for monday’s Q&A, subscribe to the Substack and click “Send a Message”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For over 25 years, Welsh journalist Jon Ronson has been spending time with the absolute fringes of our communities. He gets so deep in with these people, to truly humanize them. Which is useful, especially that time he was outed as a Jew in the middle of a jihadi training camp. One of Jon’s most famous books is called “The Psychopath Test” - and he’s touring a live event to Australia before the end of the year. It’s the chance to spend an evening with someone who’s spent his evenings with the most extreme, terrifying, ideological humans on the planet. Sign up to the Better Than Yesterday newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Osher is joined once again by his wife Audrey. They discuss fidget toys (Osher likes these ones) and how procedural TV shows are like married sex (just don’t tell Osher’s stepdaughter what they spoke about next). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s episode, Osher explores ways to keep your work mess out of your home, and your home mess out of your work.It’s all about the transitions. (And possibly bicycles and a bit of breathing.) To get around the new Substack feed and get access to exclusive articles and other content, head to https://oshergunsberg.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tammi Miller has written an entire book that outlines some of the most powerful written exercises around when it comes to sorting your catastrophe from your possibility, your fear from your foresight, and your fun from your fuckups. She is a certified practising Counsellor in Sydney, and her brilliant book “paperback therapy” is a collection of tools that can help you if you’re unable to get to your regular doctor. ‌ For more head to her website If you have any questions or comments, ask them here ‌ Sign up to the newsletter here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday Q&A, questions from the newsletter crew.Answered by Osher and his wife Audrey.However she’s got an important Q about the state of his office first…Got a question?Click “Send A Message” under any article on the Newsletter! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Osher explores the immense power of positive self-talk. Don’t worry you won’t need to put your crystals out under the moon to benefit from it, it’s all based in robust research. Whether it’s dealing with your monosyllabic teenager or finishing a tough workout, the method and results are clear and - the best bit - FREE! ‌ Questions? Comments? Click the button at the bottom of any newsletter post and it goes straight to OG. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What would you do if you knew the day, hour, minute and method of your death? How would it change the way you spent today? Tomorrow? Because that time, that moment - exists for all of us. Today Osher speaks with Lianne Moriarty, one of the most successful authors in the world, certainly most successful to ever come out of Australia. She wrote Big Little Lies, Truly Madly Guilty, Nine Perfect Strangers and many, many more. Her latest book “Here One Moment” dives into what the knowledge of your own death would do for your life, and even how you approach free will. ‌ If you have any questions or comments, ask them here ‌ Sign up to the newsletter here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Each of us has three separate brains inside us.Sometimes they work together.Sometimes they really don’t, and you find yourself in situations where an impulsive or emotional choice has left you with a less-than-desirable outcome.The good news is - you can do something about it.In this episode Osher explore these three brains and ways you can help the lizard part of your head talk to the human part of your head.‌MONDAY QnA - ask your questions hereGet on the newsletter here - http://oshergunsberg.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’re in a long-term relationship, chances are at some point you’ve at least explored ways that you can navigate things when you disagree.Because ultimately it’s not the good bits that keep us together, it’s the way we handle the difficult bits.The slightly handy part of an long-term intimate relationship is that when words fail you, there’s the stuff that you hear about in Marvin Gaye songs.But what if when you get that feeling you can’t access the sexual healing because you’re in a band and rule #1 of being in a band is don’t sleep with anyone in the band.Osher’s guest today is Phil Jamieson is the lead singer of Grinspoon, one of Australia’s greatest rock bands. True road warriors, they’re about to head out for a colossal adventure around the nation, in some places having to create venues, because the places they once played no longer exist.If you’ve never thought about what it takes to put a band on the road, and indeed keep a band together for as long as they’ve been together - this conversation will shed a lot of light on the realities of life as a member of a band which is truly a household name.‌Subscribe to the newsletter here: http://oshergunsberg.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday is QnA day, and today Osher talks about the fun of funerals, the multicultural adventure we’re on, too many details about his coffee setup, and more.If you’d like to submit a question, drop a comment on the newsletter which you can sign up to here: http://oshergunsberg.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coleman Hughes is touring Australia, in conversation with Josh Szeps.Today, Osher calls up Josh to talk about why it’s an important conversation to see and discovered something surprising about Josh’s ability to have uncomfortable conversations in real life.See Josh Szeps with Coleman Hughes in Sydney at the Festival of Dangerous Ideas on August 25, and in Melbourne at the Athenaeum Theatre on August 28.Get a 15 per cent discount for each event. Sydney: enter FODIOFFER15 when purchasing tickets. Melbourne: discount automatically applies. Get on the Better Than Yesterday newsletter here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Osher talks a lot about how important it is to be playful in your work, and how important it is to fully commit.Playful not as a way to faff about on the clock - but as a way to discover creative ways to solve problems, to be more productive and to keep a team engaged.And to fully commit as in “look if we’re going to do this, we’re going to pour everything into it, and let’s see what happens.”SMAC is an LA based dancer who grew up in SE QLD - while you may not recognise her name, but if I told you she’s also known as hydraulic press girl - you will know exactly who. Get on the newsletter here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday QnA. where Osher answers listener questions about MAFS, Sensory Overload and reveals about his ticklishness. Pop your questions in the comments here: https://open.substack.com/pub/oshergunsberg/p/any-questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Horrible bosses are quite the trope. We’ve all had the boss that makes things difficult right? But what makes a great boss? Amy Shark was with Osher the other day, and she spoke wonderfully about how cool her boss was… So how can we be a better boss? Even a better boss for ourselves? ‌ QUESTIONS? Monday’s episode will be a QnA - get your questions in here: https://open.substack.com/pub/oshergunsberg/p/any-questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Osher’s guest today is Amy Shark - an acclaimed Australian singer-songwriter who after years of toil and being told no - burst onto the music scene with her breakout hit "Adore" in 2016 followed by her debut album, "Love Monster," which topped the charts, and earned her multiple awards, including Best Female Artist and Album of the Year. Her new album, Sunday Sadness is out right now. When Amy sings, she sings with heartfelt storytelling that has solidified her as a prominent figure in Australian music. This is a frank, open and honest chat which might surprise you when you hear the difference between what you think the financial position of an Australian musician is and the reality. Get on the newsletter here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The other day when Bernard Fanning and Paul Dempsey were here, we touched on something dear to my heart - using music as a way to enhance your day. I’ve used music as a tool for as long as I can remember. To shift mood states, to help me remember things, and to concentrate. ‌ It’s the last one that had me thinking a bit - and it’s something I wanted to share with you in the hope it might be useful Spotify Playlists:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5kahhMRNRn3cGvZgnzNhzp?si=1d81b69c466c4ff9https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3boTr6G5GYwBaI78lXbVOU?si=3de2f14e675240e3Artist Instagrams:Instagram (@hailconan)‌Instagram (@sunnofficial) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What would you do if you had nothing to prove? If you were free to make any project you liked, in whatever shape you liked, to reflect your experience in that moment? Better yet - what if you got to do all of this with a close mate you’ve known for over 20 years? That pretty much describes the conversation Osher has around the new music from Bernard Fanning and Paul Dempsey. Two seminal Australian singer songwriters, they both have enormous careers and a legacy of music which has been the soundtrack to Australian life for nearly 30 years. Yet when they team up - the music they make sounds nothing like Powderfinger or Something for Kate - yet is still so very distinctly them. The new album is “The Deluge” - “Fanning Dempsey National Park”. Are touring in Oct - OG will see you there. To get in touch, get the newsletter and listen to every episode ever - oshergunsberg.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s instalment of Osher’s 101 Rules of Show Business, he explores a rule taught to him by Charlie Clausen (TOFOP, Home and Away, DadPod.)It’s not exclusive to entertainment, and it works everywhere because decisive execution is the difference between an idea and a result.Say you’re pitching Netflix your fake news show.You’re in the meeting, you show them the reel, you answer their questions really well - If they love it, you’ll know pretty quickly.Sometimes in the room, sometimes the next day.However.Every day that passes is a clue that there’s something else going on…Luckily there’s a way to handle that outcome, which you’ll learn today along with four other vital bits of guidance for life in the entertainment industry (or any other industry for that matter).To listen to the other 24 rules, or every episode ever - head to oshergunsberg.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following Maggie Dent’s appearance on the show this week - Osher takes a moment to reflect on what it even means to be a man in 2024. The way we have reframed the role and place of women in our community gives us a far more wonderful world to be in than 30, 50 or 100 years ago. For all of us. Feminism has given women the choice to be feminine, masculine, a CEO, a stay at home mum, girly, sexual, powerful, none of the above or all of the above, each of those choices to be seen as a choice to be respected - and yet I wonder - while we have been rightly reframing the role and place of women in our community, and seeing the benefits that we all share from that, have we been paying attention to addding similar amounts of choice to the roles and place of men and boys in our community, or a similar amount of respect to those choices? Additionally, there’s a surprising amount of talk about Australian rivers in this episode (it all ties in to the idea, we promise). LINKS Sign up to the Better Than Yesterday newsletter Watch episodes of Better Than Yesterday on YouTube Watch full stories recorded live at Story Club on YouTube Get tickets for our next Story Club show Get Osher's latest book "So What? Now What?" here Send a pic of what you're looking at to [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best-selling author and parenting educator Maggie Dent opens up to Osher about the challenges and sensitivities of teenage boys, the impact of evolutionary factors on boys’ behaviour, and the importance of creating a safe and supportive environment for teens.‌ This episode is packed with key insights and great wisdom for parents guiding and understanding their children, especially during challenging times. ‌A mother and a grandmother from WA who has literally decades of personal experience to draw on and who is robustly supported by the latest research on childhood development, Maggie Dent is one of the most important parenting educators in the world. LINKS ‌Find out more about Maggie's books and seminars here Sign up to the Better Than Yesterday newsletter Watch episodes of Better Than Yesterday on YouTube Watch full stories recorded live at Story Club on YouTube Get tickets for our next Story Club show Get Osher's latest book "So What? Now What?" here Send a pic of what you're looking at to [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Osher’s ongoing series “101 Rules of Showbusiness”, today he explores rules 20-24 which include the vital rule 23: NEVER EAT THE LAST MUFFIN. You never know who just walked past the lunch table and spied that choc chip delight, and how much the day can go sideways if it’s not there when they’re done filming/exploding/fixing something. Always ask everyone if they want it. This rule also explains why sometimes you won’t see a full muffin alone on the tray, but 1/2 or 1/4 of a muffin sitting there - because nobody wanted to break the rule… For more (and for every episode ever) go to oshergunsberg.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’re already at saturation with how tumultuous it’s been since the assasination attempt on Donald Trump, and you’re already overwhelmed even though we’re still 4 months away from a US election, and then there’s our own election right around the corner - you’re not alone. In the interests of being able to cope for the next while, on this episode Osher has a bit of a mental health plan for keeping our heads level. And it’s got to do with control. During this conversation Osher mentions Man’s Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl. ‌ To get on the newsletter, find the link at oshergunsberg.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Abby is the Abby in Stav, Matt and Abby on B105 in Brisbane. She’s a brilliant radio announcer, mum of three boys and the woman who married Osher and Audrey. This conversation is one Osher has been wanting to have for a long time, mostly because it debriefs a few things about that radio job in a way that hasn't been spoken about before. Osher and Abby also cover the importance of sleep and mindset about sleep, the impact of framing situations and how eliminating one word from your vocabulary can change everything, and then we get really deep. Abby talks very openly about her experiences with eating disorders, how she navigates gender dynamics in the radio workplace, and her work with Small Steps for Hannah, which is a foundation set up to prevent domestic violence. ‌ Eating Disorder Support: Butterfly Foundation: 1800 33 4673 Sexual assault support services: 1800 Respect national helpline: 1800 737 732 Sexual Assault Counselling Australia: 1800 385 578 Bravehearts (support for child sexual abuse survivors): 1800 272 831 Lifeline (24-hour Crisis Line): 131 114 Victims of Crime Helpline: 1800 819 817 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Osher explores rules 14-19 of his 101 RULES OF SHOW BUSINESS, including this cracker he learned from Dan Machpherson: Rule Number 16: If you arrive at your call time, you’re 20min late. The time on your call sheet isn’t the time you’re pulling into the carpark. It’s not the time you’re making a cuppa in the kitchen. It’s the time you’re ready to go. Get there 20 mins early to do all that other stuff, because working in entertainment is a dance between hundreds of people trying to coordinate perfectly - and you need to be where you’re told to be exactly when you’re told to be there so that everyone else can do their job too. For more (and every episode ever) head to https://oshergunsberg.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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When it comes to foreign policy, sometimes a credible military consequence is required to ensure that diplomacy can work. Keeping peace between nations is vital, however sometimes the decision to move to violence is made by someone else - and then a government has few options on the table. But what happens when our government’s decision to send our military into a war zone under the auspices of protecting our country no longer serves us? Today Osher speaks with Mark Wales, a former SAS commander who’s probably going to surprise you with his views on national security. Mark joined the army at 17 and eventually made ten deployments, including Timor-Leste, Solomon Islands, Iraq, Afghanistan, Fiji and Lebanon. This conversation dives deep on sleep, mental health, gun violence, trauma, parenting, and life in the military. And don’t worry. Osher absolutely asked him about winning Survivor. Mark is not only a fascinating man whose geopolitical knowledge is super-sharp, he’s a fabulous author. He’s penned a best-selling autobiography “Survivor”, and his latest book “Outrider” is a dystopian sci-fi novel set in the woody forests of Victoria. If you like this episode be sure to check out Osher’s chat with former SEAL team sniper Brandon Tyler Webb, a cracking conversation with fellow Brisbanian Paul De Gelder and for the other side of things, legendary war correspondent Michael Ware. LINKS  Sign up to the Better Than Yesterday newsletter Watch episodes of Better Than Yesterday on YouTube Watch full stories recorded live at Story Club on YouTube Get tickets for our next Story Club show Get Osher's latest book "So What? Now What?" here Send a pic of what you're looking at to [email protected]  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Osher explores rules 10-13 of his 101 RULES OF SHOWBUSINESS, including this beaut: Rule Number 13: Nothing works unless everything works. Every moment you’re at work is a moment you’re not with your family or doing something you love. Time is money and you only get so many hours alive, so don’t waste either. To avoid days slowing down, budgets getting blown or work grinding to a halt - be helpful. For more (and every episode ever) head to oshergunsberg.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following Snezana Wood’s (link her episode here) episode this week, Osher explores what it means to challenge yourself with something you don’t think you can do, and opens up about one of his long-term goals. If there are things you’ve always wanted to do, perhaps this may be of use to you in starting the journey towards those things real. Because there’s a big difference between a dream and a goal. If you feel like you want to share yours, there’s a contact form at oshergunsberg.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Snezana Wood’s story might be one that you think you know - however there’s a lot more to her than you could possibly imagine. Today Osher speaks to this powerful mother of four who has a heck of a story to tell - it’s so good that there’s a whole book about it, which is incredible considering how busy a busy mum of four kids with a a degree in Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology must be. ‌ Her new book Untold: A story of love, motherhood, heartbreak and change is out now. ‌ For every episode ever and to get in touch head to oshergunsberg.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Osher is slowly working his way through the 101 Rules of Show Business and today's rules a doozy. Even if you never work in entertainment, it’s a rule that can remind you when it’s time to step aside from something (even a relationship!).Also Rule 9 will blow your mind.You’ll never think about getting fired the same way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anyone who’s said “I’ll race you” to get their kid to the bathroom/dinner table/daycare/doctor - knows that working play into things is a very effective motivator. In recent times it’s been called “Gamification”. But how much play is in your life? And besides getting things done - what other value can play bring to you as an adult? Following on from his chat with Dr Ali Abdaal (https://www.oshergunsberg.com/the-secret-to-maximising-productivity-is-play-and-other-insights-from-dr-ali-abdaal/), Osher explores the surprising benefits of using play as an adult - as well as some mind-blowing examples of how some of the biggest brains every to walk the earth deliberately used play to in their work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Ali Abdaal is a world-renowned expert in Productivity. He spent a few years working with the NHS in the UK before leaning full time into the videos he was making, initially to help other med students pass their exams. This grew into a larger offering around making sure your work ethic and your values are aligned in the best way possible… Today Osher and Ali speak about scientific ways of approaching productivity, methods to make sure that we’re doing more good work in less time, and therefore giving us the free time to recharge, recoup, reflect, and perhaps just think - so that when we’re back on the tools we come with a fresh perspective, fresh ideas, and the ability to produce higher quality work than if we’re up at 3am trying to finish something. He’s a fascinating man, his YouTube is epic - and his latest book is a New York Times bestseller, “Feel Good Productivity“.If you've never done a values quiz before, they can be very valuable to help with decision making: https://azimuthpsych.com/values-navigator‌To get in touch with Osher, get on the newsletter and listen to every episode ever, head to oshergunsberg.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During a recent gameshow development workshop in front a live audience, Osher started to explain to the audience the way certain elements of the format worked together, and why some suggestions that the audience made while interesting - wouldn’t actually work. ‌ His reasoning “it’s one of the rules of show-business, you always…” ‌ Feeling it was high time to compile a list of advice that has its roots in the entertainment industry - in the hope that these lessons can be of value to people who work in other areas, Osher sat down and wrote a list. ‌ He got to triple figures before he hit record (don’t worry, there’s only four here). ‌ What do you think? Should he keep going? Let us know using the contact form at oshergunsberg.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.