222 episodes

The world has never been more connected. Yet never more divided. We yell at each other from inside our echo chambers. But change doesn’t happen inside an echo chamber. It’s time to get out, to stretch our legs, to step on some land mines. It's time to have an uncomfortable conversation with Josh Szeps.

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Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps Josh Szeps

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.5 • 731 Ratings

The world has never been more connected. Yet never more divided. We yell at each other from inside our echo chambers. But change doesn’t happen inside an echo chamber. It’s time to get out, to stretch our legs, to step on some land mines. It's time to have an uncomfortable conversation with Josh Szeps.

A DM Podcast

    Douglas Murray LIVE: Sydney Matinee

    Douglas Murray LIVE: Sydney Matinee

    For the first Uncomfortable Conversations live tour, Douglas Murray joined Josh in conversation on a sold-out five-city tour. This is the audio of the matinee show in Sydney, which was recorded live from the audience while protesters tried to make as much noise as they could outside. So our most sincere apologies for the quality of the audio, however, the YouTube shows were recorded with proper equipment and sound great!

    Whether you agree or disagree with him, Douglas is one of the most important public intellectuals today. A journalist and bestselling author, he tackles controversial issues head on like nobody else.

    Two of the live shows will be posted on YouTube (you won't hear those here to avoid duplication, so be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel). Enjoy the intellectual rumble.

    To keep on top of every gem we release, and for ad-free episodes which include Q&A's and other bonus goodies, be sure you're subscribed at https://uncomfortableconversations.substack.com/subscribe

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    • 1 hr 12 min
    Eiynah: Josh vs Anti-Zionism

    Eiynah: Josh vs Anti-Zionism

    Josh wanted to explore the perspective of a Western leftist who's been condemning Israel and who understands the Middle East.

    Eiynah is a Pakistani-Canadian podcaster, illustrator and commentator who grew up in Saudi Arabia. Throughout the Gaza conflict, she has been vehement in her opposition to Israel.

    Eiynah's podcast is called Polite Conversations and you can follow her @NiceMangos.

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    • 1 hr 5 min
    THE PANEL: Ben Fordham & Antoinette Lattouf

    THE PANEL: Ben Fordham & Antoinette Lattouf

    Sydney's #1 talk radio host, the legendary Ben Fordham, joins journalist, podcaster and explosive former ABC provocateur Antoinette Lattouf to debate the big stories of the week. 

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    • 1 hr 2 min
    "Trans Rights vs Women's Rights" with the feminist being sued for her women's app, Sall Grover

    "Trans Rights vs Women's Rights" with the feminist being sued for her women's app, Sall Grover

    This week, the Federal Court of Australia will hear a case with profound implications for women's rights and trans rights. It involves a women's app whose creator is being sued for discrimination by a trans woman because the app is exclusively for biological females. Here, the defendant shares her story.

    Should women be allowed to exclude transgender women from female-only spaces? Or do trans women have a human right to be treated, anywhere and everywhere, as biological females?

    Most of the media isn't covering the case, because in polite journalistic circles it's heresy at best, or bigotry at worst, to question whether trans women differ from biological females. Sall Grover is the creator of the app, whose life has been deranged by this litigation.

    In this unique one-on-one, ahead of her landmark court appearance this week, Sall and Josh wrestle with profound questions that could redefine womanhood and gender rights in Australia.‌To get more content like this and become part of the Uncomfy Convos community, hit the Substack page at https://uncomfortableconversations.substack.com/subscribe

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    • 1 hr 12 min
    JUST JOSH: Insights From A Tour

    JUST JOSH: Insights From A Tour

    Nobody attended all seven live conversations with Douglas Murray. Nobody will ever hear them all. Except for Josh.

    Here, he brings you into the inner circle. What takeaways did Josh get? Was he frustrated by Douglas' blind spots? Has Douglas changed Josh's mind on Gaza, Zionism, trans issues or wokeness?

    This is a taste of a longer episode for premium subscribers. If you'd like to hear the whole thing, pop over to the Substack page at https://uncomfortableconversations.substack.com/subscribe

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    • 11 min
    Douglas Murray LIVE: The Final Show

    Douglas Murray LIVE: The Final Show

    For the first Uncomfortable Conversations live tour, Douglas Murray joined Josh in conversation on a sold-out five-city tour. This is the audio of the final show, in Melbourne.

    Whether you agree or disagree with him, Douglas is one of the most important public intellectuals today. A journalist and bestselling author, he tackles controversial issues head on like nobody else.

    Two of the live shows will be posted on YouTube (you won't hear those here to avoid duplication, so be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel). Enjoy the intellectual rumble.

    To keep on top of every gem we release, and for ad-free episodes which include Q&A's and other bonus goodies, be sure you're subscribed at https://uncomfortableconversations.substack.com/subscribe

    http://youtube.com/@JoshSzeps_

    http://twitter.com/joshzepps

    http://instagram.com/joshszeps/

    tiktok.com/@uncomfyconversations

    • 56 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
731 Ratings

731 Ratings

MtnMamaL ,

Entertaining and Enlightening

One of my favorite podcasts. In a sea of outrage media, UC is a welcome vessel to help navigate the thorny issues facing the world. Josh is highly intelligent and witty, and although he certainly has a healthy ego, it manifests in confidence not boorishness. He will deftly feign ignorance on a subject to encourage his guest to explain. I finish 95% of his interviews or monologues with important things to ponder, challenging my prior assumptions. The premium subscription is well worth it.

elioalv ,

Was optimistic for this last convo

Host seemed to enter it with an open mind but hardly let the guest get a word in

Andiobe ,

Clear and honest

I just discovered Josh’s podcast, and I love his concise, honest and deep thinking on the issues. Bravo!

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