The Imposter Podcast AU
Ever feel like you're winging it through life? You're not alone.
Welcome to The Imposter Podcast AU — the down-to-earth Aussie show where real people tell unreal stories. Hosted by Burso, a former soldier and cop turned community mischief-maker, this podcast dives into raw conversations with everyday legends, underdogs, and the occasional wildcard.
We unpack life behind the titles: the messy middle, the quiet wins, the funny fails, and the moments no one sees. No fluff, no filters — just banter, bold stories, and a few brutal truths.
Whether it’s trail running disasters, near-death moments, or figuring out what the hell we're doing with our lives... this is a space for the honest, the hilarious, and the human.
Episodes
60 episodes
Four Blokes, Two Mics & a Surf Park - The Waves Of Wellness Debrief
In this chaotic, hilarious, and unexpectedly meaningful episode, Burso is joined by Fitzy, Juzzy, and Dave “Johnno” at Melbourne’s URBNSURF to reflect on their eight-week journey through the Waves of Wellness surf program—a mental health...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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57:32
Salt in My Weet-Bix and Sand in My Shoes
Welcome to a very real, slightly unhinged debrief from the Surf Coast Trail Marathon — where fitness meets dysfunction and high-vis Team Veteran shirts try to outshine deep sand and cramping quads. Recorded on the move with DJI mics (and some v...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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40:20
The Sweaty Sock Symphony: Tales from Amateur Marathoners
This episode brings the trio—Burso, Fitzy, and Joe—back together for a mix of trail-running prep, personal stories, and absolute chaos. With Joe signed up to run the first 19km leg of the Surf Coast Trail Marathon (w...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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57:49
Axes, Algorithms & ASMR: Sam Wride’s Warhammer World
In this episode of The Impostor Podcast, Burso is back on the couch with the absolute madman himself — Sam Wride — a former soldier turned armored brawler, fitness coach, Warhammer nerd, and part-time Twi...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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44:57
Cake, Combat, and Cracked Ankles: The Life of a Modern Knight
“What do you get when you mix full-contact medieval fighting, international travel, injuries, Instagram fame, and a whole lot of cake?” That’s exactly what you’ll discover in this unfiltered, laugh-out-loud episode with Sam Wride,...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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52:43
Old Dog, New Tricks: How to Survive Being the Campus Grandpa
In this hilarious and heartfelt episode, Burso sits down with his mate Fitzy — a former Blackhawk mechanic turned first-year Marine Science student at Deakin University. At nearly 45 years old, Fitzy is navigating a new world of lectures, labs,...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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58:51
Comedy & Chaos: Navigating the Vetaverse
Welcome to 2025 with Burso, Sam Wride & Jarryd GoundreyThe boys are back with the first podcast of 2025, kicking off the year with absolute chaos. Burso, Sam Wride, and Jarryd Goundrey dive into everything from medieval combat...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:04:35
Creative Dreams and Christmas Schemes, The end of Season One, looking forward for Season Two.
In this lively Christmas-themed episode, the gang – Burso, Fitzy, and Nick Wise – weave through holiday banter, reflections on achievements, and plans for the year ahead. With their trademark humor and camaraderie, they take listeners on a mean...
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Season 1
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Episode 53
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46:53
Nick Wise: Balancing Family, Farming, and Fulfillment
This episode delves into the captivating journey of Nick Wise as he transitions from a corporate manager to a full-time farmer, balancing family commitments, personal growth, and the challenges of agricultural life. Alongside hosts Burso and Fi...
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Season 1
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Episode 52
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59:55
Farms, Family, and Fights: The Nick Wise Story
This episode dives into the life and ambitions of Nick Wise, a man who has seamlessly transitioned from gym bro culture to boxing rings, triathlons, and even farming—all while balancing the chaos of parenthood. With plenty of laughs, candid sto...
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Season 1
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Episode 51
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1:17:12
#50 Run for Brotherhood: The Emotional Journey of Alex Prestney (pt 2)
In this lively episode of The Imposter Podcast, Alex Prestney shares the highs, lows, and all the hilarious moments in between of his 560km run from Mildura to Melbourne. With hosts cracking jokes and keeping things light, Alex dives i...
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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1:05:26
#49 Alex Prestney, From Grief to Grit: A Police Officer’s Story of Loss and Resilience
In this powerful episode, Alex Prestney, a current-serving police officer, shares his deeply personal journey of running from Mildura to Melbourne in honor of his brother, Josh, who tragically lost his life in the 2020 Eastern Freeway crash, al...
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Season 1
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Episode 49
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55:45
#48 Balconies, Breakouts, and Arm Wrestling Trophies with Pete O'Hanlon (Part 3)
In this episode of The Imposter Podcast AU, Burso and Fitzy bring on their guest, Pete O'Hanlon, for an action-packed and hilarious conversation that dives into the unpredictable world of indie filmmaking and competitive arm wrestling....
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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1:14:39
#47 Rogue Soldiers: Stories of Survival, Success, and Screenplays - Pete O'Hanlon part 2
What happens when a decade-long journey of writing a book collides with the unpredictable world of podcast production? Join us alongside Fitzy and Peter O'Hanlon this podcast episode, Burso hosts a lively discussion with co-host Fitzy and guest...
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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1:11:47
#46 World War Bloody Timor - From Boots to Books: The Pete O'Hanlon Episode
Ever wondered how a young man with little direction can transform into a seasoned military professional? Join us as we sit down with Peter Hanlon, an ex-army infantryman whose compelling journey takes us from his family's military roots to the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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1:01:22
#45 Nick’s 100K Adventure: Preparation, Perseverance, and Recovery
Ever wondered what it’s like to push your body and mind to the absolute limit? Well, in this episode, Burso sits down with Nick The Runner, fresh off the back of completing a 100km ultra marathon, and let me tell you, it’s a wild ride....
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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1:15:54
#44 - Australian Firefighter, Philanthropist and Army Veteran Imposter Chris May Part 2
We sit down with Chris May, a serving Firefighter and a director of the 000 Foundation. Chris shares his journey of leadership in firefighting and his remarkable achievements, including his involvement in organizing the Melbourne Firefighter St...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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1:24:29
#43 - Ultra-Marathon Redemption: Nick's Return to the Surfcoast Century
[Intro Music Plays]Burso (Host):"Welcome back to The Imposters Podcast AU! On today’s episode, we dive into the world of ultra-marathons with two legends taking on one of the toughest challenges on the calendar...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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1:24:12
#42 - Australian Firefighter, Philanthropist and Army Veteran Imposter Chris May Part 1
We sit down with Chris May, a serving Firefighter and a director of the 000 Foundation. Chris shares his journey of leadership in firefighting and his remarkable achievements, including his involvement in organizing the Melbourne Firefighter St...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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1:19:22
#41 - Imposter Burso's Riveting Captivating & Enthralling Solo Episode
Fresh back from the Veteran Games up on the Gold Coast with his Average Joe's team mates. Burso contemplates his experience there and how the games had varied from the previous one. Starting off with a Q and A in relation to how hi...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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53:13
#40 - Podapalooza 4
We made it! This is the fourth instalment of The Imposter Podcast Podapalooza.We’re celebrating our incredible journey and epic milestones. Join us as we recap the past few weeks, packed with exclusive new guests, an insightful conversa...
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Episode 40
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59:16
#39 - Inside the World of Medieval Combat with Imposter Samuel Wride Part 2
In this episode of The Imposter Podcast, we step into the medieval arena with Samuel Wride, a Buhurt medieval combat athlete and Australian Army veteran. Buhurt, often described as medieval MMA, is an intense full-contact sport where fi...
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Episode 39
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1:00:55
#38 - Inside the World of Medieval Combat with Imposter Samuel Wride Part 1
In this episode of The Imposter Podcast, we step into the medieval arena with Samuel Wride, a Buhurt medieval combat athlete and Australian Army veteran. Buhurt, often described as medieval MMA, is an intense full-contact sport where fi...
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Episode 38
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1:03:46
#37 - Smashing the PTSD Stigma: Imposter Mark Thomas Code 9 Foundation Part 2
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Mark Thomas from The Code 9 Foundation, an organisation dedicated to supporting current and veteran first responders dealing with PTSD, depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. <...
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Episode 37
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1:27:29
#36 - Smashing the PTSD Stigma: Imposter Mark Thomas Code 9 Foundation Part 1
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Mark Thomas from The Code 9 Foundation, an organisation dedicated to supporting current and veteran first responders dealing with PTSD, depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. <...
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Episode 36
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1:11:08
