Podcast Episodes

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

Season 4 Episode 38

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 sequel in our Croissantology, continues Kate's miracul…

Published on 3 years, 1 month ago

Kate Reid (Pt 1) - The Impossibility of Perfection

Season 4 Episode 37

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 the woman behind it all is Kate Reid, a former Aero…

Published on 3 years, 1 month ago

Oliver Burkeman - The JOY of Missing Out

Season 4 Episode 36

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 the things we care about, we often find ourselves doing …

Published on 3 years, 1 month ago

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

Season 4 Episode 35

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 of all time. And now she joins Hugh, Ryan and Josh…

Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

Dr Kiran Martin - Truth, Leadership & Gratitude

Season 4 Episode 34

After listening to this Academy of Imperfection, you’ll no doubt be heartily agreeing with Hugh, who introduces Dr Kiran Martin as the most impressive person he’s ever met.

Over 30 years after jumpin…

Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

Dr Emily - Rejection Sensitivity

Season 4 Episode 33

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 Hugh, Ryan and Josh why some of us have a sensiti…

Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

Hamish McLachlan - A World Turned Upside Down

Season 4 Episode 32

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 instead. As it turns out, we all love Bruce McAvaney A L…

Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

Nazeem Hussain - Losing a Parent

Season 4 Episode 31

Stand-up comedian Nazeem Hussain lost his father to COVID-19 in 2021. In this episode, Nazeem shares the difficulties surrounding his family’s loss, and how his Dad’s life and sudden death has impact…

Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

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

Season 4 Episode 30

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

As a result, Johann talks with Hugh, Ryan and Josh about intrinsic and …

Published on 3 years, 3 months ago

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

Season 4 Episode 29

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 Imperfection (which we’ve split into 2 MASSIVE EPISODES …

Published on 3 years, 3 months ago