Better Than Yesterday with Osher Günsberg

Better Than Yesterday with Osher Günsberg

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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 …

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Global energy crisis: Inside Australia's renewable energy transition

<p>Professor Alistair Sproul has been building solar technology since the 1980s. As head of the School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering at UNSW, he's watched Australia lead the world in …

Apr 05, 2026 · 24m

How Bridie Connell Built a Fake Boy Band That Feels Real

<p>What do boy bands, modern dating and unhealthy masculinity have in common?</p> <p>According to today's guest - comedian, writer and performer Bridie Connell - more than you think.</p> <p>In this …

Mar 31, 2026 · 1h 5m

Energy Security Through Transport Electrification with Saul Griffith

<p>If you've wondered whether electrification is actually feasible, affordable, or secure — this episode answers those questions with data, not hope.</p> <p>Saul Griffith — MIT engineer, inventor, and author of …

Mar 29, 2026 · 13m

Motivated Reasoning: Why We Believe What We Want with Peter Singer

<p>What does it actually mean to live a good life in a world that feels increasingly complex, divided, and emotionally charged? </p> <p>In this conversation, I speak with world-renowned moral philosopher and professor of bioethics Peter Singer to unpack …

Mar 24, 2026 · 44m

What does it take to stay on your path when everything's falling apart?

<p>Rich Roll gets brutally honest about the seven-year financial nightmare that nearly broke him — cars repossessed, dumping rubbish behind grocery stores, racing against house foreclosure while being featured on …

Mar 22, 2026 · 24m

Daniel Sloss Gets Brutally Honest About Fatherhood and Becoming Bitter

<p>In this episode, I'm joined again by the brilliantly fearless comedian Daniel Sloss.</p> <p>We take a deep dive into a wide range of topics, including the realities of fatherhood, the dark …

Mar 17, 2026 · 56m

Connection and Community Through Sport with Broden Kelly

<p>Broden Kelly is best known as one of the members of comedy team Aunty Donna. But he's also a mad footy fan who started a podcast called <em>The Footy with …

Mar 15, 2026 · 24m

Why Winning Doesn’t Always Make You Happy with Ben Crowe

<p>Today’s guest works with some of the most elite performers in the world — AFL premiership captains, Grand Slam champions, world title surfers and Olympic athletes.</p> <p>But this conversation isn’t …

Mar 10, 2026 · 1h 22m

Solid Strategies for living in a traumatic world with Tahnee Schulz

<p>Trauma psychologist Tahnee Schulz—a critical incident first responder who has worked with those affected by events like the Sydney Lindt Café siege and the Nepal Earthquakes—offers a forensic, compassionate map …

Mar 08, 2026 · 16m

Alex Lee on using improv and comedy to bring history to life

<p>Alex Lee is a well known face in television and comedy, so it's no surprise she was chosen to host the ABC's new comedy game show 'Tonight At The Museum' …

Mar 03, 2026 · 1h 4m

Lucy Durack’s sure-fire method for achieving your wildest dreams

<p>Today we have a rev-up from the incredible Australian musical theatre star Lucy Durack. <br>She is living proof that persistence, strategic preparation, and a little bit of hope can open doors …

Mar 01, 2026 · 16m

How Social Media And Smartphones Are Rewiring Our Brains with Dr. Mark Williams

<p>If you’ve stopped and looked up in the middle of a shopping centre or on your train or bus commute, there’s probably one think you’d notice – almost everybody you …

Feb 24, 2026 · 1h 25m

Stop Yelling, Start Laughing: Maggie Dent's Non-Perfect Guide to Connecting with Your Kids

<p>This episode features some of the most powerful messages from when parenting and resilience educator Maggie Dent came to the house. Maggie’s got some simple, immediately actionable ideas that can …

Feb 22, 2026 · 14m

When Australian Idol's Wes Carr Picked Up A Shovel It Changed What Happens When He Picks Up A Guitar

<p>In 2008, Wes Carr had the things most artists dream of - national fame, chart-topping success, and millions of eyes watching him perform on the iconic Sydney Opera House steps. …

Feb 17, 2026 · 1h 16m

Raising Resilient Kids: 3 Quick Lessons from Dr. Sarah Woodhouse

<p>Dr. Sarah Woodhouse, a trauma expert and psychologist, shares transformative insights on parenting. When I spoke with Sarah, she talked about the power of self-compassion, the importance of modelling healthy …

Feb 15, 2026 · 10m

Trying To Belong In A World That Constantly Judges You (with Nikki Justice)

<p>When we tell ourselves stories about who belongs and who doesn’t: <em>what’s that person doing in my street? How’d a person dressed like that get in here? Who let that …

Feb 10, 2026 · 55m

Three Things You Didn’t Know About Merrick Watts

<p>As comedian and radio legend Merrick Watts prepares for his Grapes Of Mirth festival in Tasmania, I thought it would be a good time to look back at a couple …

Feb 08, 2026 · 11m

Why Sometimes Being Miserable Is Actually A Good Thing (with Eamon Evans)

<p>What if I told you that the secret to happiness was to pay more attention to the times when life absolutely sucks? How can that make sense? </p> <p>Everything I scroll past …

Feb 03, 2026 · 51m

The Secret Weapon Against Increasing Polarisation (and how I’m terrified of it)

<p>When I open my phone, it explodes in a cascade of fear, fury and furphies. That content does exactly what it is designed to do—leave me spinning in a tizz …

Feb 01, 2026 · 18m

Connecting Communities Through Creativity with Diesel (aka Mark Lizotte)

<p>The man, the music legend - Diesel (aka Mark Lizotte) is my guest the week as he prepares to tour the nation for his By Request tour. It's a wide-ranging …

Jan 27, 2026 · 1h 41m

Identity, Storytelling and Resilience with Stan Grant

<p>Today is January 26th. </p> <p>If you’ve listened to the show for a while you’ll probably have an idea about where I view the significance of this day. If there’s one …

Jan 25, 2026 · 19m

The Concept Of Common Knowledge with Steven Pinker

<p><a href="https://stevenpinker.com/">Steven Pinker</a> is a cognitive scientist, bestselling author, and one of the most influential thinkers of our time. His latest book unpacks the concept of 'common knowledge', and how …

Jan 20, 2026 · 49m

How To Stop People-pleasing and Have Strong Boundaries with Dr Hannah Korrel

<p>Today, we dive into the fascinating world of relationships, mental health, and neuroscience with neuropsychologist and author <a href="https://hannahkorrel.com/">Dr. Hannah Korrel</a>. </p> <p>Dr. Korrel specialises in understanding why our brains make …

Jan 18, 2026 · 14m