The Awkward In-between

by Dave Schenk & DAMIEN

What do you do when the beliefs that once gave you certainty no longer work? How do you cope when you have questions surrounding a popular idea, but don't feel safe to express them? Why is it that society seems more polarised than ever, and yet you don't feel comfortable with either extreme? These questions and more drive the hosts of this podcast. Meet Dave Schenk and DAMIEN, two individuals who are both on the long hard jou ...   ...  Read more

Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • Where to from here? (season 1 wrap-up)

    Where to from here? (season 1 wrap-up)

    Wrapping up season 1, Dave & Damien chat about what they have learned and unlearned over the course of the previous 12 episodes. Has the podcast been worthwhile beyond personal catharsis for these two middle aged white guys!? Is there such a thing as objective truth, and if so can we know it? More importantly ...will there be a second season?

  • 'Asking questions is easier than answering them' with Konrad from Ideas Digest

    'Asking questions is easier than answering them' with Konrad from Ideas Digest

    Konrad is one of the hosts of Ideas Digest, a podcast that explores the religious & political ideas that divide us in order to open people's minds. In a world where it's getting harder to know who to trust and easier than ever to block out opposing view points, each episode is a fun deconstruction and helpful reconstruction of religious or political ideas for those willing to explore ideas outside their echo chamber & learn to understand their "enemy". Find Ideas Digest here: https://www.facebook.com/ideasdigest/ https://www.instagram.com/ideasdigest/ https://www.youtube.com/c/IdeasDigest

  • 'Older white guys researching sexual harassment' with Dr Jeff Crabtree

    'Older white guys researching sexual harassment' with Dr Jeff Crabtree

    Dr Jeff Crabtree's own experience of bullying in the music industry combined with his previous interest and research into creative minds led to him choosing workplace harassment in the music industry for his PHD research. It quickly became apparent that gender inequity and sexual harassment/abuse were a huge issue in the industry, and Jeff's research has now received considerable attention in the media including an appearance on TEN's The Project. How does an older white man navigate the 'awkward in-between' of becoming a voice calling out injustice about an issue where some of the victims perceive him as one of the 'enemy'? Jeff Crabtree is a casual academic, speaker, researcher, film-maker and multi award winning songwriter. He co-authored the book Living With A Creative Mind - an operating handbook for creative people. His doctoral research was the first ever investigation of workplace and sexual harassment in the Australian and New Zealand music industry. You can read Jeff's research here: https://assets.apraamcos.com.au/images/PDFs/About/WORKPLACE-AND-SEXUAL-HARASSMENT-RESEARCH-REPORT-FINAL-MAY11.pdf Find more of Jeff's work here: https://www.zebracollective.com/brag.php

  • 'Loving people when we disagree' with Matt Prater

    'Loving people when we disagree' with Matt Prater

    Matt Prater doesn't believe what we believe so should we kick him out? Pastor Matt Prater is the Senior Pastor of New Hope Church in Kelvin Grove just on the outskirts of Brisbane City. Matt is a passionate evangelist and shares his faith in Jesus with as many people as he can. Matt also hosts a weekly radio show ‘Historymakers”, which is played on over 700 radio stations across Australia. He has released a TV series and two books based on the amazing men and women he has interviewed over the years. We have a great chat with Matt about how we can disagree with people about even our strongest beliefs in a loving way. You can find New Hope Church Brisbane here: https://newhopebrisbane.com/ Check out Matt's podcast here: https://historymakersradio.com/

  • 'Stop the podcast right NOW!' with Rae Leigh

    'Stop the podcast right NOW!' with Rae Leigh

    Rae Leigh is an Australian country singer who had her first number one hit in 2022 with the song ‘Push ‘Em Up Jill’ - a cheeky comedy song about a nurse who would use her cleavage to get her way. In this episode we discuss some of the awkward tension that can exist in the sexual space, particularly in the context of power, manipulation and control. Check out everything "Rae Leigh" here: https://www.rae-leigh.com/