REAL STUFF with Hunter Johnson

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.

Mental Health
Society & Culture
Sports
1
AFL Star | Bailey Smith | The Man Behind the Mu...
From rock bottom to rebuilding – AFL star Bailey Smith opens up about mental health, identity, and finding purpose beyond the game.
56 min
2
Richmond Great | Trent Cotchin | Leadership, Au...
89 min
3
Olympic Boxer | Harry Garside | Self-Discovery,...
In this thought-provoking episode of REAL STUFF, host Hunter Johnson sits down with Olympic boxer and trailblazer Harry Garside.
89 min
4
AFL Legend | Jarryd Roughead | Resilience, Fami...
In this inspiring episode of REAL STUFF, host Hunter Johnson sits down with AFL legend and advanced melanoma survivor Jarryd Roughead. Together they delve
59 min
5
NRL Champion & Brand Ambassador | Kalyn Ponga |...
In the Season 3 premiere of REAL STUFF, host Hunter Johnson sits down with NRL Champion and Stuff That Matters Ambassador Kalyn Ponga. Together, they delve into Mental Wellbeing, Values-Driven Leadership, Learning from Mistakes, and Redefining Masculinity.
59 min
6
Four Pillars Founder | Stu Gregor | Fatherhood...
In this episode of “Real STUFF”, Hunter sits down with Australian success story, Stu Gregor. Stu is the co-founder of Four Pillars Gin, and fresh off its buyout, chats through the story behind Four Pillars, how he juggled a high pace business and being a father, as well as the powerful rise of women in sport and leadership.
84 min
7
Visionary Investor | Paul Bassat | Business & P...
In this episode of “Real STUFF”, Hunter chats with the Founder of SEEK, and Square Peg Capital; Paul Bassat, a Venture Capitalist, Entrepreneur, Founder & supporter of both STUFF and The Man Cave.
69 min
8
Rites Of Passage Expert | Dr Arne Rubinstein | ...
In this week’s episode of "Real STUFF” our host Hunter Johnson sits down with Founder of the Rites of Passage Institute, Dr Arne Rubinstein, the an internationally recognised expert on rites of passage and adolescent development. A GP, author, social commentator and a mentor of Hunter himself.
89 min
9
Contemporary Artist | Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran...
In this week’s episode of "Real STUFF” our host Hunter Johnson sits down with the contemporary artist Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran at the Sydney Opera House. During the podcast, Hunter and Ramesh explore various themes related to art, identity, and cultural values.
66 min
10
Woolworths CEO | Brad Banducci | Unconscious Bi...
Kicking off Season 2 of the Real STUFF podcast, Hunter Johnson is humbled to be in conversation with Woolworths CEO and Managing Director Brad Banducci, one of the most respected corporate leaders in the country.
37 min
11
Rugby Dad | Dean Mumm | Journey to Fatherhood #11
76 min
12
Bunnings Leader | Michael Schneider | Fatherhoo...
76 min
13
Leadership Expert | Holly Ransom | Peak Mental ...
79 min
14
Wallabies Captain | Michael Hooper | The Power ...
78 min
15
Clinical Psychologist | Dr Zac Seidler | Speaki...
81 min
16
Rugby Renegade | James O’Connor | Rock Bottom a...
75 min
17
Client Liaison | Monte Morgan | The Creative Zo...
43 min
18
Youth Advocate | Yasmin Poole | Equality and Pr...
64 min
19
Essendon Captain | Dyson Heppell | Values-drive...
53 min
20
Tomorrow Man | Tom Harkin | Awkward Conversatio...
Real STUFF digs into the transformation of masculinity with one of the leaders of the movement, Tom Harkins, founder of Tomorrow Man. The mutual respect between Hunter and Tom allows a cut-to-the-chase deep dive into the journey to manhood in all its beauty, bravery and bullshit. Tom’s experience holding space for vulnerability in men, whether they be elite athletes or high-performance executives, sees him go deep with self-reflection about his own relationship with his dad, and the father he wants to be for his kids. It doesn’t get more real than this.
109 min
21
List Cloggers | Dyl Buckley and Dan Gorringe | ...
65 min