Better Than Yesterday with Osher Günsberg

Osher Günsberg takes us on a Halloween journey - from trick-or-treating in a bed sheet in 1980s Brisbane, to DJing in a Voldemort costume in his front yard while his wife drops a giant spider on unsuspecting adults. Along the way, he makes the case that Halloween isn’t just an American import - it’s a night where an entire community shows up for each other’s kids, and the memories are worth every piece of chocolate. Topics covered: How slasher films and E.T. taught Australian kids about trick-or-treating Halloween in America vs. Australia and why our version hits different Teaching Wolfie the art of misdirection (and accidentally making a three-year-old cry) DJ Voldemort, Harry Potter, and Hermione 800 kids, one spider, and why it all matters Coming up: Story Club December 6th: live on stage with Hannah Ferguson, Mark Humphries, Gen Fricker, Claire Cavanagh, and Charlotte Mortlock. It's the last Story Club of the year get in quick before it sells out again. Get tickets here Live streaming is coming back - subscribe to our YouTube to get involved. LINKS Sign up to the Better Than Yesterday newsletter Watch episodes of Better Than Yesterday on YouTube Watch full stories recorded live at Story Club on YouTube Listen to the Story Club podcast Get tickets for our next Story Club show Get Osher's latest books here Send a pic of what you're looking at to [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Goldman has been the unmistakable narrator of Big Brother Australia for 25 years, but there's far more to his story than what you hear on TV. In this episode of Better Than Yesterday, Mike takes Osher Gunsberg behind the scenes of one of Australia's most iconic reality television shows, sharing how he landed the role, what really happens behind the cameras and why the show's return continues to mean so much to him. He also opens up about the secrets to building a lasting career in the entertainment industry, the importance of work ethic and why being someone people can rely on is often more valuable than talent alone. Mike also takes Osher beyond his life in showbiz, sharing the deeply personal journey to becoming a father, including the challenges of IVF, and recounts the terrifying experience of escaping a house fire in the early hours of the morning — a moment that put everything into perspective. It's a funny, honest and surprisingly moving conversation about family, resilience, career longevity and making the most of every opportunity. LINKS Follow Mike on Instagram Catch Mike on the latest season of Big Brother airing on 10 Sign up to the Better Than Yesterday newsletter Watch episodes of Better Than Yesterday on YouTube Watch full stories recorded live at Story Club on YouTube Listen to the Story Club podcast Get tickets for our next Story Club show Get Osher's latest books here Send a pic of what you're looking at to [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode comes to you direct from Malibu, overlooking the ocean and appreciating the beauty of the United States while reflecting on why Australia is still, and always will be, home. LINKS Sign up to the Better Than Yesterday newsletter Watch episodes of Better Than Yesterday on YouTube Watch full stories recorded live at Story Club on YouTube Listen to the Story Club podcast Get tickets for our next Story Club show Get Osher's latest books here Send a pic of what you're looking at to [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is ADHD really about being distracted, forgetful or lazy? Or is there something much more complex happening beneath the surface? In this episode of Better Than Yesterday, Osher Günsberg sits down with psychiatrist and adult ADHD specialist Dr Kieran Kennedy, author of 'This Explains Everything: A Psychiatrist’s Guide to Navigating Adult ADHD', for an honest and insightful conversation about what it really means to live with ADHD. Drawing on his own experiences with neurodivergence, Osher explores ADHD from a different perspective: what's it like to love, live or work with someone whose brain operates differently? Together, Osher and Kieramn unpack the hidden exhaustion of ADHD masking, why seemingly simple tasks can feel impossible, and how forgetfulness, procrastination and impulsivity can create tension in relationships. They also explore the rise in adult ADHD diagnoses, misconceptions about medication, the connection between ADHD and addictive behaviours, and practical strategies for managing symptoms. Kieran also explains why understanding ADHD isn't about making excuses, but about replacing shame and frustration with empathy, responsibility and effective support. Whether you have ADHD yourself, suspect you might, or share your life with someone who does, this conversation offers a refreshing perspective on neurodiversity and practical ways to make everyday life, and relationships, a little easier. LINKS Follow Kieran on Instagram Kieran Kennedy's book 'This Explains Everything: A psychiatrist's guide to navigating adult ADHD' is available now Sign up to the Better Than Yesterday newsletter Watch episodes of Better Than Yesterday on YouTube Watch full stories recorded live at Story Club on YouTube Listen to the Story Club podcast Get tickets for our next Story Club show Get Osher's latest books here Send a pic of what you're looking at to [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Something a little different on this episode, in the wake of the shocking attack on independent MP Helen Haines last week. Political violence is on the rise and there's growing division in our community - that's the danger of dehumanising people who see the world differently, or have a different background. Instead of rushing to judgment and fuelling polarisation, we should be asking “What were they thinking?” It's a simple questions that could help us rediscover empathy, understanding and common ground in a time when the way we treat one another matters more than ever. LINKS Show your support for Helen Haines: Save The Children fundraiser Sign up to the Better Than Yesterday newsletter Watch episodes of Better Than Yesterday on YouTube Watch full stories recorded live at Story Club on YouTube Listen to the Story Club podcast Get tickets for our next Story Club show Get Osher's latest books here Send a pic of what you're looking at to [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.