One of Australia’s most popular podcasts, The Imperfects, is back for Season 7, now streaming on LiSTNR from February 10.
Kicking off the season, surfing icon Mick Fanning opens up to hosts Hugh van Cuylenburg, Ryan Shelton, and Josh van Cuylenburg about mental health, loss, grief, and resilience. Fanning, who has faced unimaginable personal tragedy and global fame – including surviving a great white shark encounter – shares how he’s navigated life’s toughest challenges.
The podcast is know for it’s fearlessness with deep subjects. From ADHD and postnatal depression to menopause and dementia, it tackles the topics that matter. It’s also redefining how men talk – shedding light on toxic masculinity, mental health, and men’s violence with raw, unfiltered conversations.
Each episode sees guests open up about their vulnerabilities, imperfections and struggles, as well as
sharing any wisdom they have learned along the way. Previous guests include Grace Tame, Zan
Rowe, Hamish Blake, Billy Slater and Urzila Carlson.
Podcast co-host, Hugh, said: “The podcast is now in its seventh season, and in that time I hope we’ve become more professional – not less imperfect, but more professional. When we did our first-ever episode with Missy Higgins, I asked everyone to sit outside the room so no one could hear, I was that self conscious. Now I allow other people to be in the room. Talk about growth!”
Ryan Shelton, Hugh van Cuylenburg and Josh van Cuylenburg.
Co-host, Josh, said: “To me the podcast is a place for vulnerable, funny, curious conversations with incredible people. A place where the guests, us, and the listeners are connected by our common flaws and imperfections and we cannot wait to continue this journey with LiSTNR.”
Meanwhile, fellow co-host Shelton, added: “Ironically, we think LiSTNR is going to help us become less
imperfect – but don’t worry, even with their incredible team supporting us, we will do everything in
our power to keep the imperfection flourishing.”
Executive producer and creative partner, Bridget Northeast, said: “As the fourth ‘imperfect’ wheel of this podcast, and the person who drives the show behind the scenes, joining LiSTNR feels like rocking up to the Ferrari pit crew in a Holden Barina and the four of us are absolutely stoked to be here.”
Pictured: Ryan Shelton, Hugh van Cuylenburg and Josh van Cuylenburg