
The Problem With… isn’t here to give easy answers - it’s here to ask the uncomfortable questions behind today’s biggest trends and taboos. Each week, host James Smith digs into what’s really going on - from AI to wellness culture - through unfiltered chats with experts and insiders to uncover the truth behind the noise.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 122 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||

Frank Greeff joins James Smith fresh off a $180 million exit for a raw conversation about tax, talent and why the game never really ends. Frank breaks down the $6.2M tax bill from selling his last business, the proposed Australian capital gains chang... more
Andrew Jenkins, the Traitors star, joins James Smith for a raw conversation about resilience, identity, and rebuilding a life after everything is taken away. At 21, Andrew was pronounced dead at the scene of a catastrophic car accident, lost half his... more
Tom Hawley joins James Smith to expose the deliberate machinery behind a cost-of-living crisis most people don't even know is happening to them. The co-founder of Azura Financial, one of Australia's top 10 brokerages and a three-time Residential Brok... more
Diren Kartal joins James Smith for an honest, often hilarious conversation about what running a small business actually does to you once the money is coming in but the freedom isn't. Diren is a personal trainer and Turkey's number one fitness coach w... more
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Got me into BJJ!
Always loved James from his very early days ,, but he’s gone up levels with some of these podcasts, please keep them up
Great Guests, James is smart but fun to listen to, doesn’t try to act smarter than he is either. Lets the guest have the spotlight mostly too when needed.
Love the poddy mate, I look forward to each episode. Keep them coming!
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The program features unscripted conversations that tackle big-picture trends and cultural taboos, with a focus on entrepreneurship, personal development, and psychology. Episodes typically pair the host with guests who bring practical, real-world experience—from negotiation and economics to fitness, leadership, and wellness—and they explore how these themes intersect with everyday life, money, and society. A notable strength is the willingness to challenge conventional wisdom, mix blunt personal stories with actionable takeaways, and lean into controversial or under-discussed topics. This combination can be especially compelling for listeners who want blunt, non-sugarcoated insights and practical strategies for business, health, and persona... more
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Recent guests on The James Smith Show include:
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