Episodes 21
Avg. Duration 1h 11m
Activity Sporadic
Since Feb 2022
Latest Episode May 2025

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Monthly
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Episodic
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About This Podcast

The REAL STUFF is a podcast by Hunter Johnson, Founder of two organisations redefining masculinity; Man Cave, and Stuff That Matters. As the world changes and power jostles for position behind purpose, masculinity, as we know it, has reached an inflection point. The typecast REAL man is not working for the planet, not working for communities and families, and it’s not working for men. Hunter is no stranger to initiating vulnerable conversations, he’s spent significant time in the ring when it comes to emotions, having worked with over 85,000 young men across Australia through Man Cave Programs. With suicide being the leading cause of death for men under 45, and one woman murdered by her intimate partner every week in Australia, can talking about what’s really going on for men break the cycle? Hunter believes it can. The REAL STUFF brings wisdom to the wisecracks, and checkmate to the chat... although there’s no shortage of banter in these fortnightly episodes.

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Recent Episodes

S3E4 AFL Star | Bailey Smith | The Man Behind the Mullet, Rock Bottom, Mental Health & Purpose Beyond Footy #21

May 27, 2025 56m

Bailey Smith: The Story You Haven’t Heard  In his most personal interview yet, AFL star Bailey Smith joins Real Stuff podcast to share the man behind the mullet - and the mental health journey that…

Richmond Great | Trent Cotchin | Leadership, Authenticity & Redefining Success #20

Jan 08, 2025 1h 29m

In this episode of REAL STUFF, Hunter Johnson goes deep with one of the AFL’s most decorated captains, Trent Cotchin.From winning a Brownlow Medal to leading a struggling club to three premierships,…

S3E3 Olympic Boxer | Harry Garside | Self-Discovery, Embracing Vulnerability & Redefining Success #19

Dec 12, 2024 1h 29m

Harry Garside: Embracing Growth and Redefining SuccessIn this REAL STUFF episode, Hunter Johnson sits down with Olympic boxing champ Harry Garside – a multi-medal athlete shattering stereotypes. From…

S3E2 AFL Legend | Jarryd Roughead | Resilience, Family & Life Beyond Footy #18

Nov 01, 2024 59m

Jarryd Roughead: Resilience Beyond the Footy FieldIn this inspiring episode of REAL STUFF, host Hunter Johnson sits down with AFL legend Jarryd Roughead. Known for his loyalty to the Hawthorn…

S3E1 NRL Champion & Brand Ambassador | Kalyn Ponga | Mental Wellbeing, Values-Driven Leadership, Learning from Mistakes & Redefining Masculinity #17

Aug 30, 2024 59m

Kalyn Ponga: NRL Champion and Advocate for Mental WellbeingThe first episode of REAL STUFF season 3, host Hunter Johnson sits down with Kalyn Ponga, captain of the Newcastle Knights and reigning…

Four Pillars Founder | Stu Gregor | Fatherhood and Business #16

Aug 24, 2023 1h 24m

Stu Gregor: Four Pillars Gin co-founderWant to become a shareholder of STUFF? Find out more here - https://www.birchal.com/company/stuffIn this episode of “Real STUFF”, Hunter sits down with…

Visionary Investor | Paul Bassat | Business & Purpose #15

Jul 27, 2023 1h 9m

Paul Bassat: Visionary Investor & Business FounderWant to become a shareholder of STUFF? Find out more here - https://www.birchal.com/company/stuffIn this episode of “Real STUFF”, Hunter chats…

Rites Of Passage Expert | Dr Arne Rubinstein | Transformational Growth #14

May 31, 2023 1h 29m

Dr Arne Rubinstein: doctor, counsellor, mentor, speaker & workshop facilitatorIn this week’s episode of "Real STUFF” our host Hunter Johnson sits down with Founder of the Rites of Passage…

S2E2 Contemporary Artist | Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran | On Cultural Value & Identity #13

May 03, 2023 1h 6m

Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran: Australian contemporary artist - but don’t put him in a boxIn this week’s episode of "Real STUFF” our host Hunter Johnson sits down with the contemporary artist Ramesh…

S2E12 Woolworths CEO | Brad Banducci | Unconscious Bias, Wellbeing & Authenticity #12

Apr 17, 2023 37m

Brad Banducci: the leader of Australia’s most trusted brand, WoolworthsKicking off Season 2 of the Real STUFF podcast, Hunter Johnson is humbled to be in conversation with Woolworths CEO and Managing…

S1E11 Rugby Dad | Dean Mumm | Journey to Fatherhood #11

Sep 03, 2022 1h 16m

In the second Father’s Day special of Real STUFF, Hunter Johnson sits down with retired Rugby Union legend Dean Mumm. Dean’s professional sports career included over 100 appearances for the NSW…

S1E10 Bunnings Leader | Michael Schneider | Fatherhood and Business #10

Aug 24, 2022 1h 16m

In this special Father’s Day episode of Real STUFF, Hunter Johnson interviews Michael Schneider, Managing Director of one of Australia’s most iconic and trusted retailers, Bunnings. As well as his…

S1E9 Leadership Expert | Holly Ransom | Peak Mental State #9

Aug 08, 2022 1h 19m

Real STUFF flips the script in this episode, with Hunter Johnson interviewing the interviewer extraordinaire, Holly Ransom. What the hell is it with these snowflake millennials, huh? Warm up for…

S1E8 Wallabies Captain | Michael Hooper | The Power of Asking for Help #8

Jul 04, 2022 1h 18m

This week on Real STUFF, Hunter sits down with the legendary Michael Hooper, an Australian professional rugby union player and captain of the Wallabies – the Australian national team.This chat covers…

S1E7 Clinical Psychologist | Dr Zac Seidler | Speaking Truth #7

Jun 12, 2022 1h 21m

Real STUFF hits some raw edges in this episode, with Hunter Johnson interviewing one of Australia’s most free-speaking mental health experts, Dr Zac Seidler. Debunking a tonne of speculations and…

S1E6 Rugby Renegade | James O’Connor | Rock Bottom and Back #6

Apr 27, 2022 1h 15m

Real STUFF guest James O’Connor has experienced more adrenaline rushes than most. After playing for Australia in front of thousands of fans as a youngster, he was a model, a party boy, a substance…

S1E5 Client Liaison | Monte Morgan | The Creative Zone #5

Apr 11, 2022 44m

Real STUFF puts creativity, mental health and transcendental experiences on the agenda this week with Monte Morgan, better recognised as one half of cult pop duo Client Liaison. We’re not going to…

S1E4 Youth Advocate | Yasmin Poole | Equality and Privilege #4

Mar 28, 2022 1h 4m

Real STUFF covers bold new territory in this episode with youth advocate, Rhodes Scholar, and feminist Yasmin Poole. What is feminism and how can men play a role? How do we check our own behaviour to…

S1E3 Essendon Captain | Dyson Heppell | Values-driven Leadership #3

Mar 15, 2022 53m

Real STUFF this week kicks it up a gear as Hunter Johnson interviews the iconic Bombers captain Dyson Heppell. The two talk in real terms about club culture, keeping perspective and not letting fame…

S1E2 Tomorrow Man | Tom Harkin | Awkward Conversations #2

Mar 08, 2022 1h 49m

Real STUFF digs into the transformation of masculinity with one of the leaders of the movement, Tom Harkin, founder of Tomorrow Man. The mutual respect between Hunter and Tom allows a…

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REAL STUFF with Hunter Johnson has published 21 episodes since February 2022, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Mental Health.

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REAL STUFF with Hunter Johnson is currently sporadic with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 1h 11m.

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