Andy Lee - DO NOT Listen To This Episode!

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<p>When he was 15, Andy Lee&rsquo;s mum forgot who he was.</p> <p>💌&nbsp;Join 9,400+ others in our newsletter community -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theimperfects.com.au/sign-up-to-our-newsletter/">https://www.theimperfects.com.au/sign-up-to-our-newsletter/</a></p> <p>Given only two weeks to live, Andy tells Hugh, Ryan and Josh how this news impacted his family, impacted his childhood, and continues to impact his sense of self.</p> <p>And then, we&rsquo;re going all the way back to the early days of Radio Karate, and Hamish &amp; Andy.</p> <p>In a long overdue conversation (recorded, of course), Ryan and Andy chat about their own friendship dynamic and why they both felt like the odd one out.</p> <p>Getting down to business, Andy and Ryan discuss how a bunch of 20 year old guys made tough financial decisions while trying to remain mates, how they learnt to give constructive criticism to each other, and with the blessing of hindsight, how they feel about that time now.</p> <p>Andy, we&rsquo;ve been waiting for this episode longer than a baker with his oven off.</p> <p>0:00 &ndash; 2 years of secret vocal coaching<br>4:35 &ndash; HOW long for one cartoon episode?<br>5:48 &ndash; When Andy met Hamish (and Ryan)<br>9:39 &ndash; The impact of getting cancelled after 5 episodes<br>10:08 &ndash; The best advice Andy received<br>14:07 &ndash; Jealousy, Jealousy<br>20:25 &ndash; The Four Way Split of Hamish &amp; Andy<br>23:42 &ndash; Should we be recording this?<br>25:10 &ndash; Social media has replaced the paparazzo<br>26:11 &ndash; Andy&rsquo;s nude photo scandal<br>30:23 &ndash; Inspiration and renegotiation<br>36:55 &ndash; The Vulnerabilitea House<br>38:02 &ndash; When your mum is given two weeks to live<br>40:30 &ndash; Rapid deterioration and rush to hospital<br>43:28 &ndash; Taking on the parent role at 15<br>46:04 &ndash; Furious at the new normal<br>49:09 &ndash; Why &ldquo;Don&rsquo;t Worry, It&rsquo;ll Be Fine&rdquo; is the worst thing to say<br>54:36 &ndash; Andy&rsquo;s Dad&rsquo;s incredible sacrifice<br>58:20 &ndash; The Lee Gazette<br>1:00:50 &ndash; Why we should talk about will&rsquo;s</p> <p>🫖Imperfects episodes mentioned on this episode</p> <ul> <li>Ryan Shelton - Shame, Jealousy &amp; Purpose - <a href="https://bit.ly/4A230B5">https://bit.ly/4A230B5</a></li> </ul> <p>📺&nbsp;Things to watch</p> <ul> <li>Institute of Sayings from Real Stories - <a href="https://bit.ly/4xBJHgq">https://bit.ly/4xBJHgq</a></li> <li>Do Not Watch This Show! - <a href="https://bit.ly/4cAwlIZ">https://bit.ly/4cAwlIZ</a></li> <li>New Zealand Spy - <a href="https://bit.ly/4hdjPBI">https://bit.ly/4hdjPBI</a></li> </ul> <p>🎧Things to listen to</p> <ul> <li>Andy Lee on Falling Upwards with Kate Langbroek - <a href="https://bit.ly/4yucp30">https://bit.ly/4yucp30</a></li> </ul> <p>🩷To host your own Vulnerabilitea House, purchase here - <a href="http://theimperfects.com.au/shop">theimperfects.com.au/shop</a></p> <p>🩵To purchase our journal (or your novel)&nbsp;<em>My Imperfect Life,</em>&nbsp;click here - <a href="http://theimperfects.com.au/shop">theimperfects.com.au/shop</a></p> <p>🩵To join our subscriber community, <em>A Little More Imperfects,</em> follow this link - <a href="http://patreon.com/theimperfects">patreon.com/theimperfects</a></p> <p>🩷 AND you can subscribe to <em>A Little More Imperfects</em> through Apple Podcasts <a href="http://apple.co/theimperfects">http://apple.co/theimperfects</a></p> <p>The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you&rsquo;re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>