The Imperfects

IMPERFIX: Luke McGregor - Living With Anxiety

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the IMPERFIX, we revisit our chat with Australian comedian Luke McGregor. Many of us live with Anxiety, Luke McGregor has for a lot...

James Clear - Down The Habit Hole

05 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Every Thursday over 3 million people want to hear what James Clear has to say. They do so in the form of his ‘3-2-1 newsletter’, one of mo...

IMPERFIX: Johann Hari & Josh Talk About Addiction

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the IMPERFIX we revisit one of our many conversations with Johann Hari. However this IMPERFIX starts with Josh, delivering what may...

Pallavi Sharda - Where We Belong

28 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What would you do if a teacher said you couldn’t achieve your dreams because your hair and skin colour weren’t acceptable? When this becam...

IMPERFIX: How to Live Again, with Sam Willoughby.

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s ImperFIX, we revisit an episode from season 2 with Australian BMX racer, world champion and Olympian, Sam Willoughby. In 2016, Sa...

Dr Emily - Joy Decision

21 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt so elated, that in that very moment, you felt yourself and the world around you were in perfect harmony? That feeling is joy! ...

An Imperfect Chat About Men

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode of The Imperfects, Hugh, Ryan and Josh have an imperfect conversation about mens violence against women. To say it's a massive p...

Fern Brady - Autistic in a Non-Autistic World

14 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Scottish comedian, Fern Brady joins us in the The Vulnerabilitea House. In pulling the card “how would your ambitions change if...

IMPERFIX: Imposter Syndrome with Hamish Blake

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Imposter syndrome and self doubt aren’t necessarily things you think when you think of Australian comedian Hamish Blake. However when Hamish vis...

Sean Turnell - A Prisoner’s Guide to Life

07 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine being falsely imprisoned, in a foreign country, where you barely speak the language, during a military coup, with no guarantee of a trial (fai...

IMPERFIX: Jamila Rizvi on Living with a Brain Tumour

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In 2018, writer, author & change advocate Jamila Rizvi was met with horrible news. She was diagnosed with a rare brain tumour and needed surgery. ...

Elizabeth Day - The Me-est Version Of Me

31 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re not sure if podcasts can date. But if they could we would want to date Elizabeth Day’s podcast - ‘How to fail?’. (A prop...

IMPERFIX: Truth vs Harmony with Dr Em

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Imperfix we revisit one of our most popular episodes ever and in it, a topic that is very close to Hugh, Ryan and Josh’s ...

Gary Barlow - The Pain Behind The Pleasure

24 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Very few people have experienced Gary Barlow’s level of success and fame. He’s the lead singer of the nineties British pop band Take That,...

IMPERFIX: Christian O'Connell's Panic Attacks

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In 2018, Christian O Connell was one of the most successful people in British Radio, he was on top of his world, and then…the panic attacks beg...

Dr Emily - Social Anxiety, They’ve Got It Too

17 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“Get your butterflies in formation”. If you take one thing away from this episode, it’s how to handle the nervous, anxious, flutter ...

IMPERFIX: Kate Langbroek on The Risks of Love

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Langbroek, in our humble opinion, is a very special person. We absolutely love her, and we’re clearly not alone. Kate, has experienced deca...

Adam Grant - The Potential of Your Potential

10 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

World leading organisational psychologists, Adam Grant is this week's guest in The Academy of Imperfection and honestly, we can’t believe how mu...

IMPERFIX: Ben Crowe's Purpose

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this inaugural episode of the imperfix, Hugh takes us back to our very first Academy of Imperfection, where special guest Ben Crowe explores what i...

Pat Cummins - Love, Loss & Life

03 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

They say that by the time he retires, Pat Cummins could be one of Australia’s most successful cricket captains. And if 2023 is anything to go by...

A Very Imperfect Welcome Back

25 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back… almost! As has become tradition, Hugh, Ryan and Josh catch up for a formal welcome back episode to chat about the season ahea...

Lael Stone - Parent Yourself First

21 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To look after our loved ones, we need to start by looking after ourselves. And according to parenting expert Lael Stone, that means looking back and s...

Mrs Claus - Santa’s Better Half

17 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Heads up: Mrs Claus is VERY close friends with comedian, Urzila Carlson. As such, this Special Christmas Episode is definitely not appropriate for kid...

Dr Emily - Merry Not-Enoughmas

10 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For some people, Christmas Day is the most wonderful time of the year. But for others, catching up with friends and family at this time of the year ca...

Chanel Contos - Consensual Healing

03 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dear Men,Please listen to this episode about consent and rape culture. Hugh, Ryan & Josh xOn the face of it, this Academy of Imperfection with Cha...

Gina Chick - Don't Fight Life

26 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gina Chick grew up… different. She wasn’t like the other kids, and they let her know about it. But as an adult she learned to see her &ld...

Hamish Macdonald - How To Be You

19 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As co-host of The Project, Hamish Macdonald has seen and done more than most journalists could ever dream to achieve in their entire career.Before The...

Dr Louise Newson - Maybe it’s Menopause

12 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Menopause, or THE Menopause according to our guest lecturer Dr Louise Newson, affects every woman at some point in her life. That’s 51% of the e...

Dr Emily - Who Do You Desire?

05 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We know, we know, we know. ‘Who Do You Desire? is a very click-baity title. But we’re pretty confident that if you DO take the bait (come ...

Steve Hooker - The Ups & Downs & Ups

29 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Not many of us have won Olympic Gold. And even fewer of us have jumped over a 6m high bar. But Australian pole vaulting champion Steve Hooker has done...

Lewis Hobba - Success Is Never Enough

22 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lewis Hobba grew up idolising Triple J. But despite being chosen as Triple J’s drive-time co-host by the age of 30, and being selected by Andrew...

Taryn Brumfitt - Every Body Is Perfect

15 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As Australian of the Year, Taryn Brumfitt is making a massive impact on an issue that effects people everywhere… BODY IMAGE.Not only is Taryn a...

Tim Minchin - Lucky To Be Here

08 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Minchin is an Australian comedian, actor, writer, musician, poet, composer, and songwriter. He’s probably best known for his music, his come...

Vulnerability Update: Josh Wrote a Song!

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you know, you know. And if you do know, you’re just as bonkers excited as we are.Buuut if you don’t know, that’s totally fine too...

Dan Sultan - Stopping The Bullshit

01 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Eastern Arrernte and Gurindji singer/songwriter Dan Sultan is a 5-time ARIA Award winner and respected stalwart of the Australian music industry. But ...

Jack's Gambling Addiction Story

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For Jack, it’s progress, not perfection when it comes to his battle with gambling addiction.This one is a slightly different episode for The Imp...

Dr Emily - Other People Matter

24 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Emily is back - and once again proving why she is increasingly becoming the most popular person on The Imperfects.This Emisode is all about a funda...

Brooke Blurton - The Path Of Most Resilience

17 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

To only say that Brooke Blurton was on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, would not only be a crime to Show Notes, but a huge disservice to you. As Hu...

Penny Moodie's New Book - OCD & Finding Joy Again

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Penny Moodie first shared her OCD story on The Imperfects in 2020. Since then, we and she have been flooded with incredible feedback from OCD sufferer...

Professor Tim Spector - Food Fight

10 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Food is such a mystery. Well, I mean, it’s the stuff we eat when we’re hungry, we know that much. But there are so many mysterious things ...

Grant Denyer - Self-Worth Was Worth Fighting For

03 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whether it was Family Feud or whether it was the weather, Grant Denyer has been a larger than life fixture on Australian TV for 25 years. But it hasn&...

Dr Emily - Friendship 4 Eva

27 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Monica. Chandler. Rachel. Ross. Phoebe. Joey. We all love Friends. But what about friendSHIPS? Why are our friendships so important to us?  In th...

Myf Warhurst - The Anxiety of Uncertainty

20 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Myf Warhurst is an icon. An Australian icon. Everyone, we have an icon on our podcast. From Spicks & Specks to Triple J, and Eurovision to Bluey&h...

Osher Günsberg- In & Out Of Control

13 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For 20 years, Osher Günsberg has been one of Australia’s most famous and successful TV/radio/podcast personalities. Since hosting the wildl...

Dr Richard Harris - “That Thing In Thailand”

06 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While our guest might humbly refer to his heroics as “that thing in Thailand”, it was in fact far more significant…In 2018, the wor...

Dr Emily - When Are You Triggered?

30 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The phrase, “That’s triggering” or “I’m triggered”, has become more and more common. And while people are triggere...

Christie Whelan Browne - Unbreakable

23 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Christie Whelan Browne is one of the funniest (and most talented) people in Australia. If you know, you know. She’s won multiple awards and done...

Laura Henshaw - What Do They Think Of Me?

16 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Laura Henshaw has achieved a lot. Not only is she an author, law graduate and podcaster, but she is the CEO and co-founder of the wildly popular and s...

James van Cuylenburg - Love Your Wonky Bricks

09 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Other than being a Clinical Psychologist (with a child specialisation), Dr James van Cuylenburg is not only Hugh and Josh’s cousin, but in Hugh&...

Dr Emily - How to Stress Less

02 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when you’re stressed? Watch the telly? Scroll the innuhnet? Fix yourself a stiff VB on the rocks? We all feel stressed and burned...

Hugh & Penny - The Elephant in the Relationship

25 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You might remember Penny Moodie from her first appearance on The Imperfects when she talked about her own experience with OCD. Link below if you don&r...

Michael (Wippa) Wipfli - Light at the End of the Tunnel

18 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you live in Sydney, you probably know Wippa. He’s on NOVA every morning with Fitzy and Kate Ritchie (or 6-7pm in the rest of the country), bu...

Kemi Nekvapil - The Secret of Your Success

11 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We all want to be successful. But what is ‘success’? And what if we’ve been thinking about it in the wrong way? Enter Kemi Nekvapil&...

Ben Shewry (Pt 2) - How The Chef Was Made

04 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is Pt2 of our chat with award-winning chef and owner of Melbourne restaurant, Attica. Go back and listen to Pt 1 if you haven’t yet. It&rsq...

Ben Shewry (Pt 1) - The Other Side of Excellence

28 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Originally from New Zealand, Ben Shewry is the head chef and owner of Melbourne-based restaurant Attica - the highly respected restaurant that has bee...

Dr Emily - Curb Your Perfectionism

21 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve spent about four and a half years on this podcast telling you why we’re all imperfect. But on this episode, Dr Emily actually explai...

Broden Kelly - When Anger & Creativity Collide

14 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you don’t know comedy sketch group Aunty Donna, then take a moment, open your local internet browser and watch their incredible stuff for a b...

Emma Murray - How Mindfulness Actually Works

07 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Emma Murray is the high-performance mindset coach for the Richmond Football Club and Mum to four children.As the founder of High-Performance Mindfulne...

360 (Matt Colwell) - From Addiction to Authenticity

30 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This extremely raw and revealing episode with Australian rapper 360 is all about authenticity. 10 years ago, 360 (Matt Colwell) was one of the most su...

Dr Emily - How Anger Affects Us All

23 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We all get angry. Some of us show our anger and some of us suppress it, but at the end of the day, we’re all susceptible to being angry.In this ...

Bronte Campbell - Comparison, The Thief of Joy

16 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What if you were one of the best swimmers in the world, but you still couldn’t beat your older sister? That’s what Olympic swimmer Bronte ...

Some Things We Wish We Knew Earlier

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This B-B-B-BONUS episode arrives thanks to Hugh - a man who claims to hate lists. At least he did until he saw a list called “40 Things I Wish I...

Ann Davidman - Should You Have Children?

09 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When Ryan spoke about his ongoing indecision surrounding whether or not he should have children (Episode: To Breed or Not To Breed - link below), it d...

Dilruk Jayasinha - When Drinking Stopped Being Funny

02 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dil’s rise from accountant, to one of Australia’s most successful stand-up comedians is incredible. But what might be even incredible&hell...

Dr Emily - A Guide To Getting Therapy

26 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Emily is back in the studio with Hugh, Ryan and Josh to deliver a slightly different, but extremely practical episode.You may not be ready to see a...

Ben Crowe (Pt 2) - Now BE Your Inner Fan

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This Academy of Imperfection is a Part 2, or… addendum episode… with the phenom that is Ben Crowe! So, if you haven’t heard Part 1...

Ben Crowe (Pt 1) - Meet Your Inner Fan

19 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Crowe is a huge part of our humble Imperfects history. Ben’s first episode with us in 2021 continues to be one of our most listened to episo...

Samuel Johnson - A Life of Vulnerability

12 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us first met actor and writer Samuel Johnson - and his silky voice - when he burst onto our screens over 20 years ago in the iconic show, The ...

Hugh's Special... Verrry Special

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A lil b-b-b-bonus ep to announce some exciting news...Our very own Hugh van Cuylenburg has filmed and released his Resilience Project talk as a Specia...

Chrissie Swan - Honesty

05 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A few years ago, Australian TV and radio legend Chrissie Swan decided to finally be honest with herself. She stopped doing the things she didn’t...

Season 5 Trailer

26 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Season 5 and oooooooooooh baby, are we excited!!! Yes we are. Why? Because everything’s new BUT everything’s also the same! Y&r...

Lael Stone - Take Care of Yourself

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Okay so quick brag… last year’s episode with parenting expert Lael Stone was 2022’s #1 Most Shared Episode on Apple Podcasts, which...

How (and Why) Ryan Dumped His iPhone

15 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan loves his smart phone. Or at least, he used to.Recently, he became fed up with it ruling his life. Endless scrolling, lost time, and just general...

Santa Claus - A Special Vulnerabilitea House

18 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Well… it doesn’t get more exclusive than this!During the busiest time of his year, Santa Claus has been kind enough to join Hugh, Ryan an...

Hugh van Cuylenburg - Ageing, and Other Reflections

11 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this third of three b-b-b-bonus episodes, Hugh enters the Vulnerabilitea House and answers the question, ‘What do you see when you look in th...

Josh van Cuylenburg - How to Defeat Envy

04 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In yet another b-b-b-bonus episode, it’s Josh’s turn to draw from the deck Vulnerabilitea House cards. And in doing so he shares his strug...

Esther Perel - Let's Be Better Lovers

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If there’s such thing as a b-b-b-bonus B-B-B-BONUS ep, this is it. Psychotherapist Esther Perel is THE woman to turn to for relationship advice ...

Ryan Shelton - To breed, or not to breed

27 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Teeeeechnically the season is over… but who cares about rules when you’ve got three hosts who eat rules for breakfast! Hugh, Ryan and Jos...

Nedd Brockmann - The Man, The Myth, The Neddgend

20 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you look up ‘Nedd Brockmann’ in the dictionary you won’t find anything because it’s a proper noun. But if you google &lsquo...

Dr Emily - Lonely? You're Not Alone

13 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Emily is back with Hugh, Ryan and Josh for the final Emisode of the year, and she’s chosen to talk about something we can all relate to in on...

A DARN GOSH BIG ANNOUNCEMENT

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re doing it. Well… there’s no turning back now. Hugh, Ryan and Josh are going live on tour around the country with a stage show ...

Kate Reid (Pt 2) - The Life-Saving Croissant

06 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you haven't heard Part 1 of our chat with Lune founder and master-baker, Kate Reid, we recommend you do that first. Because this episode, the seque...

Kate Reid (Pt 1) - The Impossibility of Perfection

30 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lune is highly regarded as the most respected patisserie in Australia. The New York Times even called the Lune croissant the best in the world. And th...

Oliver Burkeman - The JOY of Missing Out

23 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

4000 weeks. Like it or not, that’s (approximately) the average length of a human life. And while we intend to use that time wisely, and do all t...

Linda Marigliano - Strict Parents & Being a ‘Good Girl’

16 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As a DJ, TV presenter, award-winning podcaster and Triple J royalty, Linda Marigliano has had a big career and spoken to some of the biggest artists o...

Dr Kiran Martin - Truth, Leadership & Gratitude

09 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After listening to this Academy of Imperfection, you’ll no doubt be heartily agreeing with Hugh, who introduces Dr Kiran Martin as the most impr...

Dr Emily - Rejection Sensitivity

02 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

None of us like to feel rejected. Whether it be at work, with friends, or on a date. In this Dr Emisode, Dr Emily - our very own psychologist - tells ...

Hamish McLachlan - A World Turned Upside Down

25 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

While many of us may think of Channel 7’s Hamish McLachlan as the voice of sport in Australia, Hamish is very quick to point to Bruce McAvaney i...

Nazeem Hussain - Losing a Parent

18 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stand-up comedian Nazeem Hussain lost his father to COVID-19 in 2021. In this episode, Nazeem shares the difficulties surrounding his family’s l...

Johann Hari (Pt 2) - Why Do We Do What We Do?

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In Part 2 of this Academy of Imperfection, author and profanity purveyor, Johann Hari answers more of your brilliant questions. As a result, Johann ta...

Johann Hari (Pt 1) - How Can We Change?

11 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Imperfects regular, Johann Hari joins us IN STUDIO for the first time to answer your questions! In this very special edition of The Academy of Imperfe...

Mark Wilson from JET - Dealing with Loss

04 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In 2003, JET’s Are You Gonna Be My Girl was one of the biggest songs on the planet. It was so big, Apple even used it for their first iPod ad. R...

How to Write a Gratitude Letter

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate Father's Day, Hugh plays some intimate audio of him reading a chapter of his book, 'Let Go', to his Dad (and Josh's Dad incidentally). Bu...

Dr Emily - Who Is Your Inner Critic & Why Is It There?

28 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this Emisode, Dr Emily explains some reasons why the inner critic is there in the first place, and where it’s coming from.   To watch Sh...

Darcy Vescio - They/Them Matters & Here’s Why

21 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Carlton footballer Darcy Vescio is one of the biggest names in the AFLW, having won multiple awards including the Carlton Best & Fairest, 2-time A...

Dr Paul Callaghan - How To Follow The Dreaming Path

14 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This Academy of Imperfection is a little different. As Hugh explains in the opener, this episode actually IS more like a lecture. But trust us, that&r...

We Need to Talk... Again - Hugh, Ryan & Josh have a chat

07 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

B-B-B-BONUS EP!!! A-A-A-AGAIN!!! Every now and then, Hugh, Ryan and Josh like to get together and chat about their own imperfections that they’v...

Dr Emily - You Are Not Your Emotions

31 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

She’s back again! Our very own psychologist, Dr Emily! In this emisode, Dr Emily reflects on a very moving chat we had with comedian Steen Rasko...

Steen Raskopoulos (REPEAT - but with new intro!)

24 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Okay, so we're dabbling with repeat episodes because we've taken a week off. But we have recorded a new intro bit so there ya go, at least there's SOM...

Michelle Brasier - The Case For Optimism

17 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Maybe you know Michelle Brasier from Aunty Donna. Or maybe from Shaun Micallef’s Mad as Hell. Or maybe she’s made you laugh (or cry) in an...