#132 Osher Günsberg: Doctor parents, Realities of hosting The Bachelor + Australian Idol, How network TV operates & manufacturing serendipity!

The High Flyers Podcast with Vidit Agarwal

Osher Gunsberg is one of the most recognisable media personalities. He first came to attention as the face of Australian Idol and the voice of Australia's largest weekly radio countdown, Take 40 Australia. He continues to be the host of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette on Channel Ten. Until recently, Osher was also part of the Breakfast Team and co-host of Hit105's radio brekky show alongside Abby Coleman and Stav Davidson. Osher is a keen advocate for mental health awareness and climate change. He is also the co-creator and host of Movember Radio for the Movember Foundation, and a director of the board of SANE Australia.

In this episode #132 w Osher Günsberg learn about:

His sunrise in Brisbane, Australia with both parents being doctors. I found his reflections on being a “white immigrant” and being a muso in a sports school really intriguing

We cover how he found clarity for his career early on, manufacturing serendipity and how that’s led to incredible opportunities, not achieving his radio or music dreams, transitioning to network TV, and evolving his identity including a name change.

I was surprised to learn radio is much better to host compared to TV, and really valued Osher’s candour on his battles with addiction, exactly how he prepares for a TV show shoot (make sure to note down the 5 D’s and the 6 P’s). I enjoyed asking Osher about how he balances his public persona with his family role, and what seeded his advocacy for climate change.

I went into this a little unsure, Osher is a pro at interviews but he was candid, vulnerable and this is one of my favourite conversations for sure.

It’s now time to explore your curiosity. Please enjoy!

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04:20 - Where were you born and live now?

04:55 - What was your first job and now?

08:20 - High Flyer in Osher’s life

10:35 - Realities of hosting TV shows

13:05 - Growing up “immigrant” in QLD

15:53 - Influence of doctor parents

19:10 - Music in a sports school

23:28 - A+ in school vs A+ in life

24:50 - Seeking professional career clarity

31:47 - Manufacturing serendipity

36:35 - Not achieving his music or radio dreams

39:50 - World class TV hosting

44:20 - Versatility of Hamish and Andy across Radio, TV, Podcasts etc

46:04 - Evolving his identity

48:00 - Only Australian to have hosted live network TV in US

49:11 - Becoming sober and noticing success

55:31 - Vulnerability on network television

59:30 - Preparation for a live gig, tv, keynote etc

01:06:50 - Balancing the public and personality identity

01:11:40 - Journey to Climate advocacy

01:23:59 - Final Sprint rapid fire

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