Australian comedic duo The Inspired Unemployed‘s podcast is returning in April, and joining LiSTNR. This exciting new chapter for Matt Ford and Jack Steele, and their signature humour, calls for a dance:
Since launching, The Inspired Unemployed podcast has become a standout success in the Australian podcast landscape, creating a brand that spanned audio, digital platforms, social media, brand partnerships and television. They were signed exclusively to Spotify for three seasons and were regularly in the top 5 most listened to in Australia.
After their Spotify contract wrapped with the last episode in August 2024, the duo are returning with fresh content under their new LiSTNR partnership, bring with them a combined 4.2m followers across Instagram and TikTok.
Matt Ford, creator and co-host said:
“Honestly, we’re bloody pumped. Our podcast has always just been us talking rubbish and somehow people keep listening, which is unreal. Joining LiSTNR feels like a big step for the show and gives us the chance to make it even bigger. The support from listeners since day one has been insane, so we’re keen to keep doing what we do, just on a bigger scale.”
Jack Steele, creator and co-host said:
“It still blows our minds that a podcast that started as two mates having a chat has grown into what it is now. The audience we’ve built is everything to us, and this move is all about giving them more, more episodes, more stupid stories, and more of the stuff they actually tune in for. We’re frothing to get stuck into this next chapter with LiSTNR and see where we can take it.”
Sam Cavanagh, Head of Content – LiSTNR Original Podcasts said:
“We’re thrilled to welcome The Inspired Unemployed to LiSTNR. Matt and Jack have built one of Australia’s most recognisable and successful comedy brands. Their fiercely dedicated fanbase has waited patiently for the podcast to return, and we’re pumped to help them make this next season even bigger and better.”
The Inspired Unemployed will have new episodes available from Wednesday April 1 on the free LiSTNR app, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.