Stream of Contentedness with Lewis Garnham

How different places can make us feel nervous but then over time we learn to feel comfort in those places and then a deep satisfaction at overcoming our initial stress response to uncomfortable places and situations.

I speak about why I don't watch too much stand up comedy and I also talk about serendipity and Justin Bieber.

What do The Wire, Kendrick Lamar and The Red Hot Chili Peppers all have in common? A ramble about art, writing and being let down.

I read a short story that I wrote years ago and realise that I'm not that proud of the writing lol

I talk about the state of the world (again) and try to convince you that we are all sorcerers capable of telepathy and magic...

Dan Appleby is a conservation biologist who specialises in birds. He was recently lead author of a study on Regent Honeyeaters, a native Australian bird facing extinction due to habitat loss and disappearance of culture. We speak about all sorts of things relating to animals. For context on Dan's work see this interview he did with the New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/17/science/birds-honeyeater-birdsong-conservation.html

I reflect on my experience at high school and how differently I think about it as an adult

I speak about nature being affected by cities and then I chat about Iran.