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The James Smith Show

James Smith
Mental Health
Social Media
AI Ethics
Entrepreneurship
Artificial Superintelligence
Linkedin
Personal Branding
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Housing Affordability
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Democracy
Automation
Regulation
Human Values
Electrolytes
Net Zero
Rugby
Work-Life Balance
Economy

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.

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Latest Episodes

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

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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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Andrew Jenkins
Traitors Star, mental health advocate and motivational speaker
Yoga/fitness and media presence (as referenced in episode)
Episode: Traitors Star Andrew Jenkins: The Problem With Mental Health
Tom Hawley
Co-founder and director of Azura Financial
Azura Financial
Episode: Why The Aussie Economy is F*cked
Diren Kartal
Personal trainer and Turkey's number one fitness coach with over one million followers
Self-employed / fitness coaching
Episode: The Problem With Running A Small Business: Diren Kartal
Chris Voss
Former FBI hostage negotiator and author of Never Split the Difference
Black Swan (negotiation community)
Episode: The Problem With Splitting The Difference: Chris Voss
Sonny Webster
British Olympic weightlifter and entrepreneur, founder of Send It and The Lifting Zone
Send It / The Lifting Zone
Episode: The Problem With Training After 30: Sonny Webster
Paul Mort
Two-time Master Coach of the Year, international speaker, best-selling author, podcast host
Episode: The Problem With Work-Life Balance: Paul Mort
Tom Bilyeu
Founder of Impact Theory; co-founder of Quest Nutrition
Impact Theory / Quest Nutrition
Episode: The Problem With Not Understanding The Economy: Tom Bilyeu
Lara Acosta
LinkedIn expert and entrepreneur discussed in-depth about LinkedIn and personal branding
LinkedIn expert and entrepreneur
Episode: The Problem With Linkedin: Lara Acosta
Ali Maclean
Irish MMA fighter, nicknamed Insane, lightweight from Belfast, appeared on The Ultimate Fighter Season 15
The Ultimate Fighter / MMA
Episode: The Problem With Being Soft: Ali Maclean

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James Smith
Host of The Problem With...

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 16.3k ratings
  • BJJ

    Got me into BJJ!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emilio P-G
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • James has gone up levels

    Always loved James from his very early days ,, but he’s gone up levels with some of these podcasts, please keep them up

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dessie2407
    Ireland6 months ago
  • Really Amazing Guests

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I have a name maybe
    United States6 months ago
  • Cracker pod

    Love the poddy mate, I look forward to each episode. Keep them coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    brycepepper
    Australia7 months ago
  • Worth a Listen

    Insightful, Honest, Real, Great Guests and Interesting Topics

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cynthia F Oz
    Australia7 months ago

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Episodes mix high-profile guests with approachable, real-world topics, keeping discussions engaging.
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The Problem With Splitting The Difference: Chris Voss
Q: What are the core commodities in negotiation besides money?
Information and cooperation are the two other critical commodities; you need to engage the other side to uncover useful information and build a cooperative path forward.
The Problem With Splitting The Difference: Chris Voss
Q: Why can't we split the difference fairly in negotiation?
Because both sides would feel they gave more than they got, triggering a perpetual sense of loss; true fairness comes from collaboration and discovering a better path together rather than middle-ground concessions.
The Problem With Splitting The Difference: Chris Voss
Q: Is walking away a good negotiation skill, or is that a sign of not knowing what you're doing?
Walking away is authentic only when you know what a great deal looks like and are prepared to move on if that deal isn't reached; it's not a tactic, but a principled stance backed by a clear target.
The Problem With Running A Small Business: Diren Kartal
Q: Okay, all right, cool. So what do you think the biggest issue people are doing, right, with their business?
Diren emphasizes the core issue is over-optimizing and over-complicating content strategies, while under-mentoring real customer problems; he advocates focusing on authentic, in-person service, addressing actual client needs, and balancing online presence with tangible, long-form content that adds real value.
The Problem With Not Understanding The Economy: Tom Bilyeu
Q: Tom, what is the problem with not understanding the economy?
The economy is broken in a way that rewards the few at the expense of the many; people chase PR slogans instead of analyzing how the system works, which allows elites to siphon wealth from the lower and middle classes while stifling genuine innovation.

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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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3. Diren Kartal
4. Chris Voss
5. Sonny Webster
6. Paul Mort
7. Tom Bilyeu
8. Lara Acosta

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