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The Joe Walker Podcast

Joe Walker
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Australia
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Nuclear Weapons
YIMBY Movement
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Inequality
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State Capacity
Australian Immigration Policy
Efficient Markets Hypothesis

Joe Walker hosts refreshingly in-depth conversations with founders, scientists, scholars, economists, and public intellectuals.

(Formerly 'The Jolly Swagman Podcast'.)

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One bacterium causes roughly 1 in 20 cancer cases worldwide. It’s the most cancer-causing pathogen we’ve found—and the main cause of peptic ulcers. Its discovery overturned an ironclad medical dogma that the stomach was sterile.

Despite infecting a... more

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Stagnation! The 2010s witnessed Australia’s weakest productivity growth in six decades.

How much of the slowdown is homegrown? How much reflects the broader “great stagnation” plaguing the West?

How much is simply an artefact of the way “producti... more

Francis Fukuyama is a Stanford political scientist and the author of (among many other works) The End of History and the Last Man—arguably the most influential work in political science of the past half-century.

If “History” is driven by technology... more

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Recent Guests

Barry Marshall
Nobel Prize-winning gastroenterologist and professor emeritus of clinical microbiology
University of Western Australia
Episode: How Dogma Delayed The Discovery of The Bacterium Behind 5% of All Cancers — Barry Marshall
Francis Fukuyama
Renowned political scientist and author
Episode: Francis Fukuyama — AGI and the Recommencement of History
Laura Deming
Co-founder and CEO of Cradle, a startup focused on reversible cryopreservation.
Cradle
Episode: Laura Deming — On Pausing Biological Time & Preserving the Continuous Self
Peter Tulip
Chief Economist at the Centre for Independent Studies
Centre for Independent Studies
Episode: Peter Tulip — What Will It Actually Take to Solve the Housing Crisis? [Aus. Policy Series - LIVE]
Judith Brett
Emeritus Professor of Politics at La Trobe University and prominent political historian
La Trobe University
Episode: Judith Brett — How a Benthamite Political Culture Shaped Australia's Electoral System [Aus. Policy Series - LIVE]
Abul Rizvi
Former Deputy Secretary of the Department of Immigration and expert on immigration policy and population studies
University of Melbourne
Episode: Abul Rizvi — Inside Immigration Policy [Aus. Policy Series - LIVE]
Abel Rizvi
Key architect of Australia's modern migration system, former Deputy Secretary of the Department of Immigration.
Former Deputy Secretary of the Department of Immigration
Episode: Outlining My Live Events in 2025
Andrew Lee
Australia's Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury, and Assistant Minister for Employment, former Professor of Economics.
Australian Government
Episode: Outlining My Live Events in 2025
Richard Holden
Professor of Economics at UNSW.
UNSW
Episode: Outlining My Live Events in 2025

Host

Joe Walker
Host and creator of the podcast, known for his well-researched interviews and ability to engage deeply with expert guests on a range of topics.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Most researched podcaster in the game

    Joe’s questions are so well researched they even shock the guests at times. You will become more intelligent and curious just by listening

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gary Moorcroft
    Australiaa year ago
  • Good, but very blokey

    Very thoughtful podcast, but predominantly a very blokey perspective of “mates”. Lacks balance. Could not take any more of his perspective.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Dr Coms
    Australiaa year ago
  • A New Drinking Game?

    Definitely a twist on the drinking game would be to take a swig every time one of Joe’s world-expert guests responds with, “That’s a fascinating question” or “I’ve never been asked that question before” – or similar.

    Seriously, the number of times a world expert in their field has to pause and think long and hard before responding to Joe’s questions is the best testament to the depth of research and insight Joe brings to each episode. Honestly, for me, this is the pinnacle of of what differen... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DFC@TMS
    Australia2 years ago
  • Don’t listen to Becky Listens - listen to this podcast

    This is a great podcast with a diverse array of topics, as well as diversity of gender.

    Ignore the petty and pathetic one star reviews like ‘Becky Listens’ this podcast is already being better.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    stop doing annoying things
    Australia2 years ago
  • Great guests and questions

    Not sure why the “Jolly Swagman” but it doesn’t matter. Interesting guests and great questions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Berty Ramshackle
    Australia2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some critiques mention a lack of balance in gender representation among guests, suggesting a predominately male perspective on various topics.
Listeners appreciate the depth of research and preparation Joe Walker puts into each episode, leading to insightful conversations.
Many highlight the impressive range of expert guests, making for informative and engaging discussions.
Overall, audience feedback is positive, emphasizing the podcast's intellectual rigor and stimulating content.

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How Dogma Delayed The Discovery of The Bacterium Behind 5% of All Cancers — Barry Marshall
Q: What are the potential benefits of H. pylori in human health?
It may modulate the immune system, possibly reducing allergies and asthma in children.
How Dogma Delayed The Discovery of The Bacterium Behind 5% of All Cancers — Barry Marshall
Q: What makes your partnership with Robin Warren effective?
Our personalities were complementing; Robin focused on pathological specifics, while I explored broader clinical interactions.
Ken Henry — What Killed the Reform Era? [Aus. Policy Series - LIVE]
Q: Would today's treasurer need to focus on decreasing migration in light of potential AI-induced unemployment?
Henry would not recommend lowering migration but rather emphasize ensuring that new technologies assist labor rather than displace it.
Peter Tulip — What Will It Actually Take to Solve the Housing Crisis? [Aus. Policy Series - LIVE]
Q: How important is aesthetics in housing development, according to the YIMBY movement?
Aesthetics are often overlooked, but if mid-rises and high-rises were more beautiful, acceptance would likely increase.
Peter Tulip — What Will It Actually Take to Solve the Housing Crisis? [Aus. Policy Series - LIVE]
Q: What should be done about negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount?
There are arguments to revisit these provisions, especially concerning equity and fiscal reasons, yet they shouldn't be central to housing affordability discussions.

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Recent guests on The Joe Walker Podcast include:

1. Barry Marshall
2. Francis Fukuyama
3. Laura Deming
4. Peter Tulip
5. Judith Brett
6. Abul Rizvi
7. Abel Rizvi
8. Andrew Lee

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