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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
The Existential Expert talks sex … and Dominic Perrottet
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
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
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!
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!
In the latest edition of the Existential Expert, we cover territorial disputes with canines in the bedroom – and the ethics of cheating.