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The Existential Expert on quitting Twitter because of Elon Musk

4 May 2022 Richie Black 0

Our resident existential guru provides advice to a reader who’s thinking of quitting Twitter now that it’s owned by Elon Musk.

Take a masterclass in the fine art of political bullshit

21 April 2022 Richie Black 0

Charles Firth discusses his latest show about the genius of political spin – and the Prime Minister who’s mastered it.

Warnie: mourning the death of a rock star

12 March 2022 Richie Black 0

Richie Black looks back on a week in which we processed the shock passing of one of our most beloved yet controversial sporting figures.

An invitation to a delicious serving of theatre

16 February 2022 Richie Black 0

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

6 February 2022 Richie Black 0

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

31 January 2022 Richie Black 0

Sydney’s summertime invasion of insects and spiders sometimes forces us to be the killers we don’t want to be, laments Richie Black.

The Existential Expert on the angst of literally being a ‘Karen’ … and when someone’s fly’s undone

21 November 2021 Richie Black 0

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

14 November 2021 Richie Black 0

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

24 October 2021 Richie Black 0

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

17 October 2021 Richie Black 0

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.

The Existential Expert talks sex … and Dominic Perrottet

10 October 2021 Richie Black 0

Our latest column combines sex advice and our new Premier, naturally forcing us to dispense cold, hard truths.

The Existential Expert on lockdown hookups and frothing for Gladys

5 September 2021 Richie Black 0

The Existential Expert looks at how to handle the hordes coming for you on dating apps during lockdown … and what to do when you inadvertently develop a crush on the NSW Premier. 

The Existential Expert covers sleazy lecturers and lockdown entitlement

29 August 2021 Richie Black 0

The latest instalment of The Existential Expert addresses readers’ questions about handling university sexual harassment – and the problem of lockdown guilt.

The Existential Expert covers lockdown despair … and self-care!

22 August 2021 Richie Black 0

In the latest instalment of the Existential Expert, we cover catastrophising, coping with lockdown – and horrible hooves.

The Existential Expert tackles bedroom disputes and partner cheating!

15 August 2021 Richie Black 0

In the latest edition of the Existential Expert, we cover territorial disputes with canines in the bedroom – and the ethics of cheating.

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