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.

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

While I think Josh had a lot of really good, solid moments on this podcast, I think he simply can’t get away from the fact that he is in fact, a leftist. Every time he hosts a progressive on his show, he crumbles like a cookie, always failing to push back on the assertion that nothing is happening to make the right really all that mad. That’s too bad really – he has real potential.

…it’s obvious he takes his time to explore multiple sides of an issue.

Second time listening, episode 173 (I think?) 15 min 40 sec in. Sounded off, so I fact checked it. Look for yourself, interviewer and guest are lying, or haven’t bothered to verify whatever social media post they got this from. Can only assume the rest of the show follows the same partisan standards.

After listening to one episode of Josh I knew his podcast would be worth supporting and it hasn’t dissapointed. I like that he’s willing to invite people on who’ve called him a racist to explain their reason for calling him that. If you listen to tbd episode with his accuser you’ll quickly realize she has no basis for making that accusation and the she believes that white people can’t have let alone express their opinions on anything or anyone that isn’t white. She’s the racist, and Josh allows her the opportunity to prove just that.

Josh is one of the smartest (and funniest) interviewers out there. Leans heterodox, but often pushes back on the inanity of the current culture war moment. Also, the accent is pretty great.

im watching as so many podcasts descend into an absolute fetishism of what they see as a "wokeness" problem. It is amusing to listen to podcasts elevate Twitter comments and pile-ons to representing the entire world. Or treating isolated instances of Lefty madness like they are widespread. Twitter is not the world. This is no different than the PC panic of the 90s. And it's getting really boring.

There’s a new kind of person who’s like “I’m not woke and I also see problems with the left” and think they deserve a frigging parade for not being rigid and hyper ideological. Are you aware of my views on trans? They’re not what you think! AMA?! Who cares!!!!

The thing trans people need to keep in mind is us “normies” make up 80% of the population. And the vast majority of us support the right for adults to marry any adult they wish. To own anything they want. Do any job they wish. Anything. But the violence with which you are trying to shove your extreme version of trans activism into everyone’s face and space will and is alienating us. And potentially harming and reversing the rights that have been won. Please remember to treat people with the common courtesy and compassion you demand for yourself.

Australia is probably not a real place, so you should assume that Szeps is just as fake as anything else about it. An otter with a duck bill? A anti-woke gay commentator? Obviously fictional creatures.

josh is one of the, if not The, best interviewers in my podcast feed. such good questions he’s not afraid to ask! & a personality that gets guests to open up. i love the breadth of topics he’s willing to touch (although, will he venture to risk an uncomfortable convo with someone like diana rodgers, aka host of sustainable dish, the nutritionist that challenges the all-around moral superiority of vegan diets with… facts?) he’s kind, frank, funny, patient, smart. a bit full of himself, but in the best way. i love the genuine curiosity he brings to discussion with folks, whether he seems to be generally on the same page as them or far off. and, even more, the generosity with which he approaches others’ views. well worth a listen.

Josh, from one gay Jew to another, I love you madly. Keep up the good work, and please don’t be a stranger from The Fifth Column, where you always steal the show.

It’s too bad that fewer people will be exposed to Josh’s views and conversations because of the recently added paywall. Happy to listen to more ads to avoid having to pay.

I'm sure Sam Harris spoke to Charles Murray because he's interested in the world around him. Instead of expecting him to justify his guests and acquaintances, why aren't you congratulating him for actually having difficult conversations? He's not responsible for what the world thinks. He's simply encouraging the world to think. You should follow his lead.

Loved your interview with Lex Fridman

Idk who you are but it’s clear that you’re suffering severe Stockholm syndrome after years of lock down by your Aussie superiors. open your mind, Use your brain and be less concerned about your media ‘gatekeeper’ status. 5 stars only because I won’t slam a free podcast with one star.

Josh does a great job of blending interviewing and personal viewpoints and philosophies. He is flexible but not easily pushed around. Sometimes the conversations are uncomfortable but they represent the way people with competing ideas should actually engage with each other. And his sense of humor adds dimension that is quite different to others who are trying to have difficult conversations.

Nice perspective. Balanced view. Always find a few things that a slightly disagree with, which means it’s a good listen and not aligned to a monolith viewpoint

I really appreciate that Josh is willing to ask the questions that so few are willing to ask these days. Not only does he ask them, he does try to force an actual reply, to the states question…many of you will k ow what I mean. Give him a listen, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.

Josh is smart, funny, and has an Australian accent. 5stars.

In his episode with Dianna E. Anderson, he seemed a bit unprepared and passive when Diana made false claims about gender. She made claims throughout the episode that would have been easily dispoven with a simple google search, but Josh didn’t call her out on false information. It was a bit frustrating to listen to.

I heard him on as a guest on the Psychology Podcast and was highly impressed. First episode and he’s fast insulting the right within 10 minutes of the episode. He’s no different and just contributes to the decisiveness being pushed by both sides. This is exactly what so many of us who are open minded and inquisitive are looking to escape.

Found this podcast thanks to Josh Barro whose two current podcasts are phenomenal. This Josh talks a lot but has interesting if not always particularly knowledgeable guests. He thinks he knows more about US than he actually does: vis-à-vis politics, history and how Americans think; it’s really hard to believe he lived in NYC ever because he knows little about it. Also, Australia is NOT more diverse than US, period. He hasn’t a clue what homeopathic is and doesn’t comprehend that “woke” does not mean cancel culture or people you disagree with. “Woke” merely means ‘alert to injustice’, particularly but not exclusively racial injustice; he shouldn’t let his guests say otherwise even if it’s “uncomfortable”. This latter is a growing problem in media - allowing terms to be morphed into incorrect meanings. Nevertheless, I’ve now listened to most of the back episodes and the podcast is entertaining. The topics are mostly current. And it’s nice hearing different perspectives, even if they’re not all well-informed. And he does push back on guests occasionally, which is refreshing.

You are surprisingly ignorant about American politics. You call for reform of the Electoral College but warn Biden against stacking the Court. He doesn’t have the votes in the senate to do either. He would need 60 votes or be able to get Joe Manchin to agree to suspend the filibuster which he will never do. Further you’re so confident the Democrats will be wiped out in the midterms for being too woke not realizing the impact of overturning Roe along with Biden’s flush of successes from being the only president strong enough to get America out of 20 yr war in Afghanistan to landmark Climate, Health, Infrastructure and debt relief legislation.

I’ve been listening to Uncomfortable Conversations for quite some time now, and it’s become uncomfortably obvious that Josh Szeps is probably not a real human boy. He regularly shows observational and rhetorical skills that are obviously not usually available to most of the human cattle that inhabit this planet. His eagerness to engage with a wide variety of people simply in order to understand them is somewhat frightening. I recommend that you never listen to this horrible man ever again. Or just follow your heart, silly human.

I just started to listen to this podcast, and thought yes! A balanced show. But this episode? When the guest said no one has ever been cancelled by the Left, and there was no legitimate push back, I felt sick. What about Amy Cooper? It wasn’t just a twitter storm, but her entire life has been ruined on very, very questionable circumstances. The gate teed speed to her is shameful. How about the kids in the MAGA hats? The Left wanted them killed. Killed! Their families had to move, their school shut down and somehow this did not happen. And, the story was false. I’m liberal and hate this inane witch hunting of the Left. This was a poor discussion. I’ll listen again, but the only examples of being cancelled were Bari Weiss and Andrew Sullivan? Silly to not know more. Ugh.

Regardless of the subject, this podcast has never failed to hold my interest for the entire episode. A unique talent and point of view.

I was a devoted fan of Josh since his old podcast We The People Live. However, after he made disparaging remarks about Israel without substantial substance facts or evidence, I felt compelled to point out a slew of contradictions in his logic. After making a good faith effort at dialogue, I realized someone who's podcast is literally called "uncomfortable conversations" is an absolute hypocrite if they refuse to do as such (especially from a devoted listener).

Yikes Joe Rogan is so dumb

Thanks for expanding my understanding, even when I don’t like it.

Great show.

I wish I would have found Josh's podcast sooner. He's the least biased and most genuinely curious host I've listened to so far. He covers a wide range of topics and he holds his guests to a high standard of honesty and accountability.

I love this podcast! Josh‘s insightful interviews, fascinating guests and timely topics make for an amazing podcast, which I eagerly await each week. Josh‘s unique blend of political and cultural insight, sprinkled with just the right amount of humor, place him above the crowded podcast swamp and into a league of his own. Keep it up Josh!

Great show, REALLY smart and sometimes funny I can’t stand the intro music though, I’m sorry I say it with the best intentions Josh

I was so interested in listening to the conversation about Covid contrarianism but I switched it off. The guest interrupted Josh so many times, spoke over him endlessly but had nothing particularly interesting to say. Josh I love your show but that was awful

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Great humor intertwined with interesting ideas, uncomfortable but important subjects, and excellent hardball questions from Josh all make for an outstanding podcast.

What’s not to like and appreciate with Josh Szeps. A good faith, articulate, intelligent, open-minded, serious, silly and funny voice who extends the courtesy and is willing to engage civilly with people who are not like minded. Add the Australian accent, good looks and a quick wit and you have the type of person and voice that can bring some actual calm, reason and understanding to us all. Peace, love and prosperity to all of his future endeavors. ✌️❤️💪🎙😃

Intelligent and entertaining dissection of the worlds biggest (and strangest) problems. Josh’s brand of respectful but unapologetic discourse is so refreshing.

I enjoy this show mainly because Josh has such a knack for elegantly verbalizing what I’ve considered to be my own “unpopular opinions.”

So good!

Listened to you on Joe Rogan for the first time while driving in (actual) upstate New York where I live and the way you articulated the pandemic in Australia was a breath of fresh air for me. It’s what I hope I sound like when I explain things. Hope you had an enjoyable time over here! Cheers, Alex

I’m a fan. I enjoy Josh’s view/take on things.

Fantastic pod with great conversations

Zepps is a pleasure. I love his reasonable approach and upbeat demeanor. I first discovered him on SiriusXM and was thrilled to find his podcast.

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Love this show.

Josh is a sort of culture war Gilgamesh. A man who can walk between worlds. Somehow his career can survive dialogue with the woke and non-woke alike. I don’t know how he’s pulled it off, but he’s a good chap and we need more like him. Listen to any episode for 5 minutes and his charm will be immediately evident. Stick around for an uncomfortable conversation and you’ll happily discover depth and nuance as well.

Just discovered Josh, and the dude seems like a breath of fresh air.. not overly conspiratorial but also not towing the “company line”. Highly recommend.