The Existential Expert on quitting Twitter because of Elon Musk
Our resident existential guru provides advice to a reader who’s thinking of quitting Twitter now that it’s owned by Elon Musk.
Articles by Richie Black
Sydney Park: the Inner West’s mysterious, complex and beloved backyard
Richie Black reflects on the unique identity of the multifaceted Sydney Park – and its somewhat uncertain future.
Take a masterclass in the fine art of political bullshit
Charles Firth discusses his latest show about the genius of political spin – and the Prime Minister who’s mastered it.
Are things really so bad? The Existential Expert is asked if we’re moaning too much about the state of the world
Are we moaning too much about the state of the world? The Existential Expert responds to a reader who suggests we are.
Warnie: mourning the death of a rock star
Richie Black looks back on a week in which we processed the shock passing of one of our most beloved yet controversial sporting figures.
The Existential Expert on angst about war … and Sydney Trains
The Existential Expert provides advice to those feeling overwhelmed by traumatic times at home and overseas.
An invitation to a delicious serving of theatre
The Sentinel speaks with Julia Mayer ahead of the Sydney Fringe Sideshow presentation of her solo show, Nella – where audiences are literally seated at her kitchen table.
The Existential Expert tackles the issue of flakey friends
Our resident Agony Aunt returns in 2022 to offer advice on what to do when a friend continually cancels on plans at the last minute.
Bug off: the angst of murdering your unwanted guests
Sydney’s summertime invasion of insects and spiders sometimes forces us to be the killers we don’t want to be, laments Richie Black.
ScoMo and BoJo: when alternative political realities collapse
Richie Black explores how and why experienced liars like ScoMo and BoJo are suddenly losing control of the alternate narrative.
The Existential Expert on apartment block awkwardness … and a lazy strata manager
Our beloved life guru covers some of the perils of apartment living, including the awkwardness of constantly running into the same neighbour.
The Existential Expert on the angst of literally being a ‘Karen’ … and when someone’s fly’s undone
This week our intrepid advice column bravely wades into the tempestuous socio-political waters of having the name ‘Karen’ – and how to tell someone about their wardrobe malfunction.
The Existential Expert tackles the oncoming Rapture and second coming of Jesus Christ
In this edition of our weekly advice column, we discuss the slight possibility that a recent spate of horrible events is a sign of end times.
The Existential Expert tackles disturbing sex dreams … and a flatulent co-worker
We respond to readers’ questions about inappropriate fantasies – and how to handle a flatulent colleague.
The Existential Expert tackles post-lockdown social anxiety … and breakups
In our latest advice column, we help readers deal with problems confronting them as they return, blinking, into the light of an opened-up Sydney.