How Shane Jenek (aka. Courtney Act) Authored an Answer to Division, Defamation and Moral Panic
There are many things that could rightly make Shane Jenek furious - from social media algorithms platforming 'right wing talking points' intended to divide, to the continuing moral panic around drag queen story time, to outright personal attacks on his character. But instead, Shane is choosing a different response - namely, one of kindness and storytelling. He tells Osher why he believes this is actually the most effective course, along with: How his relationship to his alter ego Courtney Act has changed over the years How gender has always been a spectrum, and why that's liberating Why he chose to write a children's book Check out Shane's book Confetti and the Rainbow Garden For the Story Club Youtube and Osher's book So What, Now What? head hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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I did something very cheeky live on air during Australian Idol.
Why did Osher and James take so long to make their announcements on Australian Idol? It was to build tension, right? Well, not that's not the whole story - as Osher unveils during a recent Story Club Live show. For stories on Youtube, head here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Breaking Down, Rebuilding, Unmasking and Finding a New Manual for Your Brain, with Em Rusciano
The last five years have been a revolution in the way Em Rusciano sees herself, as double-whammy diagnoses of ADHD and autism illuminated a lifetime of masking and trying to meet neurotypical standards. But even amidst burnout and the grief for all her misunderstood prior versions, Em has gained wisdom and learning that is now seeing her rebuild and recognise herself like never before. In this conversation, Em and Osher discuss: Why her performance on the Masked Singer was so ironically therapeutic How her life, relationships and understanding has changed What we all should understand about neurodiversity, along with tips for navigating the world with a neurodivergent mind Hear plenty more of Em’s story in her new book Blood, Sweat and Glitter For full Story Club stories on Youtube, copies of So What, Now What? And more from Osher, head here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Discovering we're going to be OK by fixing a bike chain by the side of the road
The difference in opinion on how we approach (or don't approach) Net Zero is just the latest story you could use to worry about how divided we are - at least, until your bike chain breaks. For more from Osher, head hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Are We on the Verge of a Manhood Revolution? with Dr Zac Seidler
As Global Director of Men's Health Research at Movember, Dr Zac Seidler calls male identity and mental health 'the issue of our times'. He's seen the problems - but he also has a vision for the solution. In this conversation, Zac covers: Why he has stopped using the term "Masculinity" and the powerful, alternative word he prefers to frame the conversation around men’s identity. His expert analysis of the "manosphere" and what young men are truly seeking and needing right now The positive Ideas and examples that can help guide the way for men How he feels about becoming a father to a boy of his own Find out more about Dr Zac and his work here Find out more about Movember here Donate to Osher's Movember effort here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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