Hit podcasters Hugh van Cuylenburg and Ryan Shelton will appear at Cairns Crocodiles, presented by Pinterest this May, bringing one of Australia’s most influential podcast conversations to the Tropics.
The duo are co-hosts of The Imperfects podcast, alongside Hugh’s brother Josh van Cuylenburg, and the show is one of the country’s most downloaded and talked-about podcasts.
Commercially represented by the Australian podcast network LiSTNR, part of Southern Cross Austereo, the podcast is built on the belief that comparison is not only exhausting but often harmful.
Through honest, humorous and deeply human conversations, The Imperfects explore mental health, resilience and vulnerability, encouraging listeners to embrace imperfection and build more authentic connections.
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“The power, value and influence of podcasts is undeniable,” said Pippa Chambers, content director of Cairns Crocodiles. “They create intimacy, trust and scale in a way few other formats can, and The Imperfects is a brilliant example of how honest storytelling can build a deeply connected audience.”
The podcast’s popularity has extended well beyond the studio, with The Imperfects successfully transitioning into a live format between 2023 and 2025, selling out theatres across Australia and demonstrating the strength of its engaged national audience.
Van Cuylenburg brings more than 17 years of experience across education, wellbeing and elite sport, and is the founder of The Resilience Project, now delivered in more than 1,000 schools nationwide.
Shelton brings a creative career spanning comedy, television, film and visual art, with work across some of Australia’s most recognisable comedy formats, alongside recent roles on the big screen and in the gallery space.
The duo will take the stage in the Hemingway’s presented by News track, located in the iconic and heritage listed Hemingway’s Brewery on day one of the three-day event, Tuesday 12 May,
Cairns Crocodiles, presented by Pinterest returns to the Cairns Convention Centre from 12–14 May 2026. See speakers so far HERE.
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