Better Than Yesterday with Osher Günsberg

Osher Günsberg

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 authentic conversations. Sometimes we’ll unpack the news or hear how Osher deals with life as a sober person with a different brain. But you’ll always hear something you need to hear (and laugh while you do). Listen to feel less alone, build better habits and discover some solution-based approaches for when life gets tricky.  

  • 51 minutes 4 seconds
    How confusion is ripping you off and the biggest issues in our economy right now, with Chris Kohler

    This is a must-hear money chat.

    In this episode, Osher talks to Nine national finance editor, presenter and social media sensation Chris Kohler about some of the biggest issues in our economy right now - including banks, supermarkets and the cost of living, as well as some important things that might be escaping our attention... 

    Plus, Chris reveals how confusion and loyalty are ripping you off, and what you can do about it.

    Check out Chris's TikTok, instagram and X here.

    Get in touch with Osher and get tickets to Story Club here

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    1 April 2025, 2:05 pm
  • 12 minutes 36 seconds
    'What would Mr Milchick Say?' (or, how to not let fear-based political messaging get you)

    Turns out the way to beat the fear created by political campaigning is to use your words. A lot of them. And big ones. Osher tells you how - and why this will lead to a calmer mind and a more informed opinion. 

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    30 March 2025, 2:05 pm
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    What Dating Apps Have Done to Us, with Dr. Lisa Portolan

    Is there any escape from the effects of dating apps?
    They've clearly changed the dominant paradigms and culture for single people - but could their effects also extend to how we behave in relationships, the kind of ways we value and talk about one another or connect more broadly?

    These are the kind of questions that Dr Lisa Portolan, academic and author, has made it her life's work to research and study. And exactly the kind of questions she and Osher dive into in this chat. 

    For more on Dr Portolan, head here, or check out her latest book here.

    Check out Osher's writing, shoot him an email,. get tickets to Story Club and more here

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    25 March 2025, 2:05 pm
  • 18 minutes 19 seconds
    What my first birthday in sobriety taught me

    Osher's journey in sobriety started just a few weeks before his birthday - a birthday that was destined to take place in Las Vegas. Not ideal. But what happened there, and what he learnt in the process, was life changing.

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    23 March 2025, 2:05 pm
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    Why climate matters this election - and how to make sure you vote like it, with Climate Council CEO Amanda McKenzie

    There is no bigger issue this election than climate change. And who we put into power today will make a crucial difference tomorrow. 

    That's the clear message from Amanda McKenzie, co-founder and CEO of the Climate Council - Australia's leading organisation for independent climate research and advocacy. 

    In this conversation with Osher, Amanda compares the track records of previous governments' climate action, discusses the option of nuclear, clearly states what's at stake, gives a hopeful vision of the future, and lets us know the questions we all should be asking heading into this election. 

    For more information, visit the Climate Council here

    For tickets to Story Club and more from Osher, head here

    Send Osher an email here

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    18 March 2025, 2:10 pm
  • 18 minutes 7 seconds
    the three questions for incredible stories

    Do you want to spin a story that will really engage people? Osher explains that all you have to do is answer three questions (with a great example of his own)

    Want even more great stories? Head here.

    And that email address to win Story Club tickets? Here

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    16 March 2025, 2:10 pm
  • 58 minutes 55 seconds
    From Prison Cell to Comedy, Crisis to Change, with Andrew Hamilton

    One of the first jokes that Andrew Hamilton came up with was about the night his house was raided. Later, while making himself laugh at his own reviews of the food he was being served in prison, he thought maybe he should finally actually try following his dream of stand up comedy. So far it's turned out a whole better than dealing drugs.

    In this wide-ranging chat with Osher, Andrew shares the many things he experienced in prison, and provides a profound example of making a dramatic change in your life's direction.

    Find more about Andrew, and check when you can see him live here

    Check out Andrew's book here

    And see more from Osher, including nabbing your Story Club tickets, here

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    11 March 2025, 10:25 pm
  • 14 minutes 59 seconds
    How I am a living example of the Mandela effect

    What does misremembering the life of a political figure, or the colour of a Star Wars character, or whether or not Osher handed out roses, have anything to do with the way you handle your most important relationships? 

    Almost certainly more than you think, promise.
    And you're about to find out why - as well as learn some ways to let go of some of the unhelpful lenses you might have on your reality. 

    Read more from Osher and get tickets to STORY CLUB here

    Send Osher your thoughts on this episode, or any other episode, or anything else here

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    9 March 2025, 2:00 pm
  • 47 minutes 31 seconds
    How to have a job that serves your life (not the other way around), with Tim Duggan

    If you're questioning your job,
    If you're overworked and burnt out, 
    If you feel like your work is getting in the way of the life you want instead of enabling it,
    this episode is for you.

    Osher talks to author and co-founder of Junkee Media Tim Duggan, whose latest book Work Backwards offers practical tools, ideas and solutions about making work work better for you. 

    Find more about Tim here

    More from Osher, including tickets to Story Club here

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    4 March 2025, 2:00 pm
  • 15 minutes 45 seconds
    These are the political campaigning tricks you’re about to hear A LOT

    Are you aware of the tricks that political messaging uses to manipulate your emotions? Or your attention? Or to simply dodge the hard questions?

    Here, Osher breaks down the most commonly seen examples - with the hope that being able to recognise them will keep you more calm in the lead up to the coming election, and steer you to better discussions, better information and a vote you feel better about.

    Plus, once you know them, you'll see that these mental and logical manipulations don’t solely appear in political campaigning either... 

    STORY CLUB IS NEARLY HERE - MARCH 9. Details and tickets here.

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    2 March 2025, 2:00 pm
  • 47 minutes 44 seconds
    Hard Work, Good Jokes and Modern Masculinity with Luke Heggie

    There’s a good reason this is Heggie’s third time on the podcast - and no, it’s not because he’s Osher’s long-time mate and he loves jumping in his sauna. Well it’s not just that, anyway.

    Heggie shares his thoughts on a range of topics - from what ‘hard work’ really means, advice on simply going for things, the trends he’s seeing (and not loving) in the scene at the moment, and how to think about and approach masculinity today.

    Check out dates for Heggie’s new superbly crafted live show ‘Yuck’ here

    Check out his previous show ‘Grot’ here

    Check out Osher live with Story Club here

    Get in touch here

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    25 February 2025, 10:37 pm
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