Benjamin Law: Distraction, I Welcome it and I’m Susceptible to it

Episode 8 • November 01, 2026 • 01:18:20

Hosted By

David Leser

Show Notes

Benjamin Law reflects on the influence of family, identity and belonging, speaking candidly about his queer identity and the contemporary Australian-Chinese experience he has drawn on throughout his work so far. Self-described on his socials as ‘writer and local homosexual’ Benjamin shares affirming stories from family and professional life, with insights into his career as an author, journalist and screenwriter.  This episode contains talk of nudity and the human body.

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