Uncommon Courage
Welcome to Uncommon Courage, the podcast, where we’ll be having the conversations we need to be having as members of the human collective. We are all being called upon to step up and lead – with kindness, big hearts and unshakable courage – because right now, we have an opportunity to redress what we got wrong in the past, as well as deal with the disruptions we face today, to create a better world for all.
However, if we are completely truthful, the biggest challenge we face is believing we can do it – believing in our ability to create massive change. But everyone knows you can’t achieve anything significant without guts, determination, and of course, the courage to keep driving towards the goal, regardless of how hard the journey is!
Uncommon Courage will feature global conversations determined to contribute to creating a better future for all life on earth. Ideas, solutions, arguments and laughs - it’ll all be part of the journey. It is time for that which is uncommon to become common.
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Episodes
201 episodes
The Sh*t Show: the current state of our planet
We are going to take a different approach this week and re-orient the conversation to the current state of our planet. Yes someone tried to assassinate the US President (and the conspiracy theories are flourishing), yes King Charles is trying t...
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The Sh*t Show: can resilience be learned?
Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS) is a commonly used criticism towards anyone who doesn’t agree with Trump’s agenda, but looking at what he’s doing right now, should TDS be targeted at those still fully aligned with him? Because right now, Asia ...
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The Sh*t Show: threatening civilizations ain’t cool
The pressure keeps ramping up, and this week was like no other, with a potty-mouthed Potus threatening to destroy an entire civilization. While the media and experts try to determine what he meant by this statement – a war crime in its own righ...
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The Sh*t Show: managing ourselves in times of crisis
Hooley dooley, what a week! We started in the middle of a 48-hour countdown that seemed to have only one possible outcome – global Armageddon - but then there was a pause (a TACO moment?) with five more days to consider options. Not long ...
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The Sh*t Show: from the manosphere to shattering alliances
The only news story able to break through the cacophony of war is the global conversation happening off the back of Louis Theroux’s documentary, Inside the Manosphere. Every possible view is on the table, and regardless of what that view is, a ...
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The Sh*t Show: war, chaos + the death of climate reporting?
Two weeks into the war between the US/Israel and Iran, and we’re still not sure why. But it’s over, wait, no it’s not, it could be over anytime Donald Trump wants, but it’s over, not yet, maximum damage is on the way, and we’re going to kick th...
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The Sh*t Show: war, what a great idea!
This time last week, the US and Israel weren’t at war with Iran, alas, the very next morning the bombs started dropping. Terrific (not)! It’s been absolute chaos since, with the narrative of the “why” probably the most chaotic it’s ever been, b...
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The Sh*t Show: making sense of the chaos 2026
It’s time to get back in the ring after a decent break and reset, which we always do up until after Chinese New Year, BUT what a time to have a break! Every day, multiple stories all deserving major breaking news status, and because of that int...
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My friend, a Venezuelan in exile - Jenn Villalobos
It was a privilege to sit down with my dear friend Jenn Villalobos to discuss a topic that's often overlooked: what it truly means to live in exile.Jenn has been in exile from Venezuela for 27 years, part of the more than 9.5 million Ven...
The Sh*t Show: discussing loneliness + end of year wrap up
It’s our last show for the year and we are looking forward to a break after an intense year of news! Why not do yourself a favour and join us, because we are going to tackle the issue of loneliness in our societies and its impact, as we welcome...
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The Sh*t Show: update from the UK national emergency briefing
On 27th November, ten of the UK’s leading experts briefed an invite-only audience of 1,250+ politicians and leaders from business, culture, faith, sport and the media about the implications of the planetary crisis on health, food, national secu...
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Climate Change and the Global South, with Jan Umsonst
Understanding what is going on in our environment really requires understanding the whole global system. There are very few people who can grasp that complexity, which is I why I follow climate systems scientists. They help me weave it all toge...
The Sh*t Show: money, money, money
We are guest-free this week, which provides an opportunity to dig deeper into some of the topics we’ve been covering this season, and the biggest focus is on money… well, the economy more broadly. We always discuss the economy in relation to wh...
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The Sh*t Show: tech industry - looking back, looking forward
The tech broligarchy is getting a lot of attention, as is AI and the potential of a massive bubble. Tech industry insiders are calling BS on the promises executives are saying AI will deliver, while the financial market responds to every word i...
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The Sh*t Show: navigating uncertainty with courage
We are in a time of great uncertainty. Multiple crises are getting our attention – from geopolitics to war to the climate emergency to mental health and more – so how do we develop the inner resilience to cope? How do we reinvent ourselves when...
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What is ecotheology and why is it important?
There are many discussions relevant to the planetary crisis, and one very important topic is ecotheology. I decided to interview my friend, Dale Lature, who has studied this important topic for a long time; together we explored its definition, ...
The Sh*t Show: beyond the gates, community engagement in education
Education is a force for good that lifts societies out of poverty, yet education systems are failing around the world, especially in wealthy, democratic countries. One area showing real impact - not just on students, but on the communities scho...
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The Sh*t Show: the accidental humanitarian
How’s this? You agree with a friend to hike the trails of Northern Iraq, where the Kurdish communities live, and the next thing you know, you’re helping run refugee camps in war torn countries. How does that happen? What was the experience like...
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The Sh*t Show: sustainable tourism + community building
We have two guests and two topics this week, starting with sustainable tourism from a Pakistan perspective, and then we are going to dig into the importance of community building as we face the years ahead. Community is critical and it can be s...
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The Sh*t Show: would you leave home for 11 years to save the planet?
Would you give up your work and daily connection with loved ones to raise awareness for the health of our planet? Our very special guest has done just that, living and travelling in a solar-powered bus since November 2020, embarking on an 11-ye...
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The Sh*t Show: a millennial view of the polycrisis
What is the polycrisis or meta crisis? It’s the simultaneous occurrence of several catastrophic events all happening at the same time, and well, you don’t have to look far to know that this is the time we are living in. The implications o...
The Sh*t Show: it’s time to be voices for the children
Do you ever think about the inheritance we are leaving our children and grandchildren? Not monetary, but qualities like clean air, access to clean water, healthy food and a safe and nurturing environment to live in. OR are we on the path to gua...
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The Sh*t Show: tackling the elephant in the room
When it comes to anything to do with sustainability, it’s often the elephant in every room, but for our special guest, organic waste was the biggest elephant that needed tackling where he is living - Bali, Indonesia. Most people are aware Bali ...
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The Sh*t Show: is AI coming for your job?
Is AI a risk to you? Has it already impacted you? Or are you hoping it will just go away? One thing is certain, AI is here to stay and what it means to all of us is something we need to get our heads around, so we can prepare. Whether you’re a ...
The Sh*t Show: we are back to it and the sh*t show continues
After a much-needed long break, The Sh*t Show is back, and while we have an amazing line-up of guests to discuss all angles of the polycrisis between now and the end of the year, this show is just the four of us, making sense of everything that...
