The Absurd World is a podcast that dives headfirst into the chaos of existence, exploring life’s biggest (and weirdest) questions through the lens of existentialism, absurdity, and a healthy dose of humor. Hosted by existential psychotherapist Jesse Gill, LCSW, this show unpacks the meaning(lessness) of life, authenticity, and human nature—while also embracing the ridiculousness of it all. Whether you’re questioning reality, laughing at the void, or just trying to make sense of being alive, you’re in the right place. Because if life is absurd… we might as well have fun with it.
We wake up every morning. We go to work, attend school, take care of the household, and follow the routines we believe we need to maintain just to exist in this world. We try to make friends, build relationships, and find ways to add something meaningful to our lives.
These are the steps we are taught to follow to live a “normal” life, to be productive, and to be healthy. But what happens when we struggle to follow them? What if these routines do not fit us? What if they were never meant for us, or perhaps we were never meant for them?
In this weeks episode, we dive into the unsettling question of what it means to feel as though we were never made for the world we inhabit. What if the way society is structured simply does not fit the way we experience existence? With the guidance of French Algerian philosopher and writer Albert Camus, we explore what it really means to belong in this world, whether anyone truly does, and whether we are all just pretending that we do.
Perhaps the question is not whether we fit into the world, but whether we can recognize our place within its absurdity without pretending it makes sense.
4 Oct 2026
Ep. 83 - Am I Being Selfish?
If there is one question that comes up time and time again among those hesitant or concerned about the school of thought called existentialism, it is the fear that this way of thinking and living could lead to something terrible for those who embrace it: selfishness.
But is it really so easy to fall down a selfish rabbit hole? And does being selfish necessarily mean that we are aware of what we are doing?
In this weeks episode, we explore what it means to be selfish and just how complex the concept really is. Using a piece of religious and philosophical literature as a guide, we turn to Japanese author Shūsaku Endō for some tortured guidance as we dig into the complicated relationship between our actions, our intentions, and the stories we tell ourselves about them.
We may discover that our actions can hide behind our intentions, and that even our intentions can hide behind something far more powerful...
Fantasy.
27 Sept 2026
Ep. 82 - Am I Responsible For My Feelings?
How much control do we really have over ourselves and our inner worlds?
Sure, we can choose to take one action or another physically, but do we really control the things that drive those actions?
Do we actually have control over the internal reactions we call emotions?
In this weeks episode, we explore what it means to have a healthier relationship with our emotions and, in turn, feel more in control of our lives. With the help of existential therapist Viktor Frankl and Vietnamese Buddhist monk and prolific author Thich Nhat Hanh, we explore the ideas, theories, and practices behind emotional regulation.
We may discover that we do not need to be overwhelmed by our emotions or try to silence them. Instead, perhaps we should treat our emotions like a crying infant, meeting them with acknowledgement, understanding, patience, love, and peace.
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