Hard Stuff

About Hard Stuff

Curious AF is a podcast for people who want more out of life than just ticking boxes. Hosted by Luke Biermann, entrepreneur, father of three, and relentless explorer of human potential, the show dives deep into the conversations that matter. From endurance sports and entrepreneurship to psychedelics, parenting, spirituality, and self-discovery, Curious AF explores how we can live with greater purpose, connection, and fulfilment. Expect raw, unfiltered stories and thoughtful insights from people who are redefining success, breaking cycles, and choosing to live with intention. Connect and follow us on socials: General Inquiries: hello@curiousaf.com.au Instagram: @curiousaf.podcast Youtube: @CuriousAFPodcast X: @curiousaf_pod

Publisher

Luke Biermann

Category

business · education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Oct 2024

Latest episode

5 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

41 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Jan 2026

   #40 Why Yelling Doesn’t Work in Parenting with Sue Donnellan

   What happens when the parenting strategies we grew up with stop working? In this episode of Curious AF Podcast, Luke sits down with parenting coach Sue Donnellan to unpack why yelling, punishment, and control often backfire — and what actually works instead. Sue shares her journey from “reformed yeller” to intentional leader in the home, drawing on psychology, behavioural science, and real-world parenting experience. Together, they explore how proactive, leadership-based parenting builds conf...

2. 

   29 Dec 2025

   #39 Experience Hunting vs Trophy Bagging Adam Darrow

   In this candid episode of Curious AF Podcast, Luke sits down with Adam Darrow to explore the tension between experience and external validation. They unpack the difference between experience hunting and trophy bagging, and why so many people chase approval instead of genuine fulfilment. Adam shares insights from extreme adventure sports and a decade-long non-monogamous marriage that forced him to confront fear, jealousy, masculinity, ego, and identity. Together, they examine how discomfort, w...

3. 

   23 Dec 2025

   #38 Entrepreneurs: This Is Why You Burn Out with Andrew Miller

   In this deeply honest and emotionally powerful conversation, Luke sits down with business coach and TEDx speaker Andrew Miller to unpack why so many entrepreneurs feel anxious, burnt out, and unfulfilled, even when they’re “successful.” Starting with Andrew’s TEDx talk More Than Just Money, the discussion explores how society measures success almost exclusively through money, and how that mindset quietly damages mental health, identity, and self-worth. The episode takes an unexpected and vuln...

Who has been a guest on Hard Stuff

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Bruno Cignacco
• Juen Phie
• Tyson Pratt
• Mike Scott
• Evan Williams

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

31,261

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 51 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

53

Social presence

90

YouTube

76

Engagement

0