Lindsay McDougall is the lead guitarist of Frenzal Rhomb. He's also a radio presenter in Wollongong, NSW, and you also might remember him as ‘The Doctor’ from his days as breakfast host on triple j.

Better Make it Quick: Lindsay McDougall

What if I told you, that there was a simple way to improve your creativity, self-awareness, focus, concentration, and reduce your stress and anxiety? It’s free. It’s not exercise. It’s not sleep. Any ideas? Turns out - a way to achieve all of those things is solitude. Not sitting in a room alone on your phone, or watching telly - no. That’s not it. Solitude. Just being with your thoughts. Yet Solitude is an interesting thing isn’t it? Too much of it is a bit hard to come back from. Not enough of it - and life can become quite difficult. But what about making time to find it, deliberately? Is it even a good idea? Turns out - it is. A very good idea. And Kerri Sackville has done her homework, written a book about it and is here to chat about it. Particularly about what happens to us when we seek out too little, and too much of it. As someone who’s done both - I found this conversation fascinating, and I changed my daily habits because of it. Kerri Sackville is an Australian writer who is a regular columnist for Sunday Life magazine, Sydney Morning Herald and Melbourne Age. Over the years, Kerri has appeared frequently on commercial and ABC radio networks, podcasts, and TV shows including Sunrise, The Morning Show and The Daily Edition. She’s written five books, including her latest “The secret life of you” which is about spending time alone. If you can’t recall the last time that happened, this conversation might be what you need to help you carve out some time to make it happen. Kerri is a hoot. Enjoy this , I certainly did. Stay up to date on more upcoming NTNNNNN shows by joining the mailing list here:&nbsp;<a href="https://linktr.ee/osher_gunsberg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | Linktree</a> Anything else? Come visit us on discord. <a href="https://discord.gg/y4ujcUne" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join the oshergünsberg Discord Server!</a>

483: The Surprising Positives of Seeking Solitude with Kerri Sackville

Checking in, June 2, 2023. <a href="https://www.stickytickets.com.au/0wki1/osher_gunsberg_night_time_news_network_national_news_%40_newcastle_comedy_festival.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tickets for the upcoming NTNNNNN live show in Newcastle (the last show we're doing for a while!) are here</a>. Stay up to date on more upcoming shows by joining the mailing list here:&nbsp;<a href="https://linktr.ee/osher_gunsberg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | Linktree</a> Anything else? Come visit us on discord. <a href="https://discord.gg/y4ujcUne" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join the oshergünsberg Discord Server!</a>

Backstage in Brisbane wearing Andrew Winter's haircut

In 2018, Walkley award-winning journalist, TV presenter and social commentator Jan Fran came round my place for a cup of tea.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.stickytickets.com.au/0wki1/osher_gunsberg_night_time_news_network_national_news_%40_newcastle_comedy_festival.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tickets for the upcoming NTNNNNN live show in Newcastle (the last show we're doing for a while!) are here</a>. Stay up to date on more upcoming shows by joining the mailing list here:&nbsp;<a href="https://linktr.ee/osher_gunsberg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | Linktree</a> Anything else? Come visit us on discord. <a href="https://discord.gg/y4ujcUne" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join the oshergünsberg Discord Server!</a>

Better Make it Quick: Jan Fran

David Finnigan, an accomplished Australian playwright, climate researcher and author who has been working in this space for over 20 years. His theatre work is visionary to say the least. Among his notable works is "Kill Climate Deniers," a bold and audacious play that cleverly weaves together politics, climate change, and activism. This groundbreaking production challenges the status quo and ignites conversations about the urgency of addressing environmental crises. And here’s how you know it’s good - because Andrew Bolt got upset at the title. That’s a KPI in any climate conversation. ‌ Use promo code&nbsp;CLIMATES&nbsp;for 2-for-1 preview tickets.<a href="https://my.belvoir.com.au/overview/12218?premove=Y&amp;promo=CLIMATES" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://my.belvoir.com.au/overview/12218?premove=Y&amp;promo=CLIMATES</a> <a href="https://www.stickytickets.com.au/0wki1/osher_gunsberg_night_time_news_network_national_news_%40_newcastle_comedy_festival.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tickets for the upcoming NTNNNNN live show in Newcastle (the last show we're doing for a while!) are here</a>. Stay up to date on more upcoming shows by joining the mailing list here:&nbsp;<a href="https://linktr.ee/osher_gunsberg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | Linktree</a> Anything else? Come visit us on discord. <a href="https://discord.gg/y4ujcUne" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join the oshergünsberg Discord Server!</a>

482: Capturing the hyper-object of Climate Change in a conversation with Playwright David Finnigan 

Checking in, May 26, 2023 <a href="https://www.stickytickets.com.au/0wki1/osher_gunsberg_night_time_news_network_national_news_%40_newcastle_comedy_festival.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tickets for the upcoming NTNNNNN live show in Newcastle (the last show we're doing for a while!) are here</a>. Stay up to date on more upcoming shows by joining the mailing list here:&nbsp;<a href="https://linktr.ee/osher_gunsberg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | Linktree</a> Anything else? Come visit us on discord. <a href="https://discord.gg/y4ujcUne" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join the oshergünsberg Discord Server!</a>

NTNNNNN Live in Sydney, May 19

Darren Hayes is an Australian music icon. He was the front man of Savage Garden, has had countless hits, and in 2014 he came to my place, we had a cup of tea and had a conversation. Before we continue, I do want to mention that there is talk of suicide in today’s conversation. If that’s not something you want to hear about today, that’s OK.&nbsp; If you need support, get in touch with Beyond Blue at http://www.beyondblue.org.au. If you're in an emergency or at immediate risk of harm to yourself or others, please contact emergency services on triple zero, or emergency services in your country.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.stickytickets.com.au/0wki1/osher_gunsberg_night_time_news_network_national_news_%40_newcastle_comedy_festival.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tickets for the upcoming NTNNNNN live show in Newcastle (the last show we're doing for a while!) are here</a>. Stay up to date on more upcoming shows by joining the mailing list here:&nbsp;<a href="https://linktr.ee/osher_gunsberg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | Linktree</a> Anything else? Come visit us on discord. <a href="https://discord.gg/y4ujcUne" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join the oshergünsberg Discord Server!</a>

Better Make it Quick: Darren Hayes

Kath Koschel is an inspirational human who has faced numerous challenges in her life. In her mid-twenties, Kath broke her back and had to fight against predictions that she would never walk again. After piecing her life back together, she was hit by a car while cycling and forced to relearn walking once more. In 2015, she founded the Kindness Factory, a global non-profit organization aimed at inspiring people to perform acts of kindness. So far, over four million acts have been logged, and nearly half a million dollars raised for various charities. In 2016, Kath embarked on a journey with nothing but the clothes on her back, relying solely on the kindness of strangers. She received the 2016 Pride of Australia Medal for her courage in the face of adversity, the Young Australian Medal in 2017, and served as the National Australia Day Ambassador in 2018. Kath's life story demonstrates the importance of human connection and the power of kindness. Through her experiences, she has learned valuable lessons about herself and the impact of kindness on the world. As an advocate for kindness, she continues to inspire others to embrace the power of compassion and empathy in their lives. <a href="https://www.stickytickets.com.au/0wki1/osher_gunsberg_night_time_news_network_national_news_%40_newcastle_comedy_festival.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tickets for the upcoming NTNNNNN live show in Newcastle (the last show we're doing for a while!) are here</a>. Stay up to date on more upcoming shows by joining the mailing list here:&nbsp;<a href="https://linktr.ee/osher_gunsberg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | Linktree</a> Anything else? Come visit us on discord. <a href="https://discord.gg/y4ujcUne" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join the oshergünsberg Discord Server!</a>

481: The staggering power of Kindness with Kath Koschel 

Checking in, May 19, 2023 Tickets for NTNNNNN live shows are here:<ul><li><a href="https://www.sydneycomedyfest.com.au/event/osher-gunsberg-ntnnnnn-with-osher-gunsberg/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sydney</a></li><li><a href="https://www.stickytickets.com.au/0wki1/osher_gunsberg_night_time_news_network_national_news_%40_newcastle_comedy_festival.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Newcastle</a></li></ul>Stay up to date on more upcoming shows by joining the mailing list here:&nbsp;<a href="https://linktr.ee/osher_gunsberg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | Linktree</a> Anything else? Come visit us on discord. <a href="https://discord.gg/y4ujcUne" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join the oshergünsberg Discord Server!</a>

Performing two radio plays written by GPT opposite a replicant version of my own voice

A weekly conversation that hopes to help you make today a little better than yesterday.

A weekly conversation that hopes to help you make today a little better than yesterday.

Osher Günsberg: Better Than Yesterday

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