Too often, we avoid real conversations. Entrepreneur Mark Bouris sits down and gets to know people, understands what makes them tick, and shares the great and unusual things they’re doing. There’s no sugar coating. There’s no hiding behind fancy marketing slogans. Just an honest conversation.
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Mark Bouris speaks to business owners and entrepreneurs, finding out what makes them tick and their plans for growth. Some business owners are on the way up and enjoying new success, others are at a turning point. Mark digs into their stories and finds out why they set out to create their own path, their challenges and where they go from here. Based on his own personal experiences and learnings, he also passes on his own guidance on how to take their business to the next level.
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#216 Ita Buttrose: The Unapologetic Woman Who Changed Australian Media
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1:05:07Ita Buttrose is one of Australia’s most influential journalists, editors, and businesswomen. In this conversation, we trace her remarkable journey — from her early days at The Australian Women’s Weekly and Cleo to leading the ABC and becoming a national icon. Ita opens up about John Laws, her family influences, the women’s liberation movement, and …
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#506 Chris Lucas: The Visionary Behind Australia’s Hottest Restaurants
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51:16Chris Lucas is one of Australia’s most successful and influential restaurateurs — the visionary behind some of the country’s most culturally defining venues, including Chin Chin, Grill Americano (Melbourne & Sydney), Society, Maison Bâtard, Yakimono, Kisumé and Baby Pizza. In this conversation, we discuss his newest venture, Grill Americano Sydney,…
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#215 Tony Abbott: Australia Has Lost Its Courage & It’s Costing us
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1:19:39Tony Abbott, Australia’s 28th Prime Minister, joins me to talk about leadership, courage, and conviction in an age where those qualities are under siege. We unpack his views on what makes a great leader, how Australia has changed, and why he believes we’ve lost our national confidence. We also spoke about : His Early life and education Understandin…
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#505 Over the Back Fence: Wine, Friendship & Building a Community with Nicola Dale & Di Edwards
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58:40Best friends Di Edwards and Nicola Dale turned their backyard chats into Over the Back Fence — a growing movement built on connection, courage and purpose. From honest conversations about life to empowering women in business, they’ve created a platform that uplifts and inspires through every episode. Through their different series — Over the Back F…
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#214 Michelle Payne: The Melbourne Cup winner on making history, tragedy & the dark side of fame
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1:30:45Michelle Payne is an Australian horse racing icon and the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup in 2015, riding Prince of Penzance to victory and breaking barriers in a male-dominated sport. Ten years on from that magical win, I speak to her about: Growing up with ten siblings Making history as the only female to win the Cup The dark side of…
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#504: Mark Humphries: What We Can Learn from the Rise & Fall of Business Tycoon Christopher Skase
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55:22Mark Humphries is a journalist, author, and commentator known for his deep dives into some of Australia’s most fascinating corporate and cultural stories. In this episode, Mark sits down with him to discuss his new podcast series Skase: Fall of a Tycoon, exploring the rise and fall of Christopher Skase and the empire he built with ambition, charm, …
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#213: Mick Fanning Reveals the No.1 Reason Behind His Winning Mindset in Surfing, Business & Life
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1:31:26You might know Mick Fanning as one of the greatest surfers of all time, but there’s a lot more to him than that. He’s a sharp businessman who helped build and sell Balter Breweries for a reported $200 million. Mick’s a three-time World Champion, one of the most respected figures in modern surfing, and someone who’s lived one hell of a life. I sat d…
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#503 Inside the Wave Pool: The Master Plan That’s Going to Change the Gold Coast with Luke Altschwager
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40:08Luke Altschwager is the Managing Director at Palm Valley, and he’s partnered with Mick Fanning to build the Gold Coast’s first wave pool. In this episode, Mark sits down with Luke to unpack the massive transformation of Parkwood Village — a project that fuses sport, business, and entertainment into one of the most ambitious developments in Queensla…
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#212 Kate Reid: What Formula 1 Taught Me About Building a Bakery Empire
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1:13:47Kate Reid built her career as an aerodynamicist at Williams Formula 1, before stepping out into the world of pastry making. In this episode, she opens about obsession, burnout, mental illness, and finding a new purpose, realising that her dream job wasn’t the dream life. She talks about rebuilding her life through baking and creating Lune Crossaint…
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#502 Holly Fowler: Creating the Dating App for the Neurodivergent World
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51:29In this episode, Holly Fowler, founder of Wable, joins us to share how she’s building the world’s first dating app designed specifically for the neurodivergent community. Inspired after watching Love on the Spectrum, Holly opens up about the personal experiences that led her to create Wable, co-founding it with Michael Theo, the stigma neurodiverge…
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#211 Former Prime Minister John Howard on Australia’s Future, Political Rivals & Immigration Policies
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1:46:06In this episode of Straight Talk, I sit down with former Prime Minister John Howard — Australia’s second-longest-serving PM — for an unfiltered conversation about leadership, politics, and the lessons that shaped his life. We start from the beginning: his early years in Earlwood, his education and early professional life, and how his interest in po…
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#501 Britt and Taz from The Block – Behind the Scenes of the hit TV show
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#210 The Untold Stories of The Footy Show: Behind the Scenes with Glenn Pallister
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1:16:47Glenn Pallister was one of the original producers of Rugby League's The Footy Show. In this episode, he takes us inside his incredible career — from the early days of building one of Australia’s most iconic TV shows, to what made it a cultural phenomenon. Glenn shares untold behind-the-scenes stories, working with Matty & Fatty, producing Shane War…
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#500 Speaking with the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces for NSW: Hon Paul Scully
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58:01Paul Scully is a 51-year-old lifelong Wollongong local and the current NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, serving as the Member for Wollongong since 2016. In this episode, we dive into his family heritage and education, the political background and dynamics that shaped his career, and his perspective on raising the standard of living and …
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#209 The Truth About SAS Soldiers with Ex- Team Commander Harry Moffitt
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1:01:56Anthony “Harry” Moffitt served nearly 30 years with the SAS, completing 11 combat tours before becoming Director of High Performance. Wounded in action in 2008, he later trained as a psychologist and now advises elite teams worldwide. In this episode, Harry reflects on SAS selection, risk-taking, modern stoicism, military diversity, technology in w…
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#499: Why the Trades Will Be Vital in an AI World with Dominique Gill
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53:49Dominique Gill is the Founder and Managing Director of Urban Core, a multi award-winning construction company generating $80 million in annual revenue, with offices in New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland. A pioneer in diversity and inclusion, Dominique leads one of Australia’s few female-led building firms, with women making up 50% of the Urb…
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#208 Mindset Expert: Signs You're Burnt Out & Don't Even Realise It! Sarah Grynberg
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51:07Sarah Grynberg built her career behind the mic as Executive Producer of Hamish and Andy and on breakfast radio, before stepping out front with her own hit show A Life of Greatness. In this chat, she opens up about burnout, personal growth, the role of community, her spiritual journey, becoming a mindset coach and why podcasting can be as therapeuti…
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#498 Empower Money: Breaking Barriers to Home Ownership in Australia with Peter Khoury
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46:17The housing crisis is hitting everyone, especially first home buyers. Empower Money is changing the game by helping Aussies buy a home with zero deposit. Founder Peter Khoury shares his journey from startup struggles to building an innovative funding model that’s making home ownership possible for more people than ever before. Disclaimer: YBR has a…
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#207 Peter Freedman: The Aussie Billionare who changed Podcasting forever
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1:05:26Peter Freedman AM is the founder and chairman of RØDE Microphones, the Australian audio powerhouse that revolutionised podcasting and the global creator economy. Was awesome to have him in the studio to talk about his life story. Coming to Australia as an immigrant at a young age, experiencing rough bullying, dropping out of high school, going thro…
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#497 Jenny O’Brien: How Intense Burnout Inspired a Wellness Venture
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44:35Jenny O’Brien is the founder of Beyond Wellness, a bespoke retreat and concierge service in the Barossa. This episode was part of our podcast trip down in South Australia. Jenny shares her journey from community work to creating Beyond Wellness, the challenges she overcame, and how burnout led her to focus on health and healing. She also talks abou…
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#206 Josh Szeps returns for another Uncomfortable Conversation
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1:23:01Josh Szeps is an intellectual, comedian, and host of the podcast Uncomfortable Conversations. Josh is known for his nuanced takes — which often spark backlash. In this episode, we get into his recent article on Israel and Palestine, his views on gay parenting, identity, tribalism, media manipulation and much more. Check out his podcast here: https:…
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#496 Sammy Robinson: From YouTube Star to Fashion Label Founder
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49:51Sammy Robinson is one of Australia’s most famous influencers, an entrepreneur, and the founder of fashion label One Mile. In this episode, she opens up about her journey from creating content as a teenager to building a successful fashion brand. We dive into her early days on YouTube, the evolution of social media, and the challenges of balancing p…
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#205 Westpac CEO Anthony Miller: My First Podcast with a Major Bank Leader
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1:05:56Anthony Miller is the CEO of Westpac Group, appointed in December 2024. In this episode, we cover his story from family and siblings to his swimming career, personal growth, and early professional path before making the move into banking and leadership. Anthony talks about the challenges and opportunities in the industry, why stakeholder management…
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#495: R.M.Williams CEO Paul Grosmann on leading Australia’s Iconic Brand
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50:05This week I sit down with Paul Grosmann, CEO of R.M.Williams, to talk about one of Australia’s most iconic and enduring brands. We go back to 1932 and the story of founder Reginald Murray Williams, and how a bloke with no formal training built a business that became a global name. Paul shares what makes the boots and jackets so special, why Aussies…
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#204 James Magnussen Returns: Life on PEDs, Enhanced Games & the Anti-Aging Industry
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1:20:26Exactly a year since our last chat, I sit down again with James Magnussen — and this time he’s a very different man, physically and mentally. With his recent PED protocols for the Enhanced Games, James opens up about the rigorous systems, medical oversight, and personal transformation behind his preparation. From peptides and TRT to tailored traini…
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#494 MCM House: The Art & Strategy Behind One of Australia’s Iconic Furniture Design Brands
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52:02Charles Hinckfuss, founder and creative director of MCM House, joins us to share the story of building one of Australia’s most distinctive furniture brands. In this chat, we get into the hustle behind MCM House — where the ideas come from, how you stay ahead of trends, the grind of running logistics and retail, and what it takes to keep a brand “co…
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#203: NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey's life Story, Political Beginnings & the latest Budget
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54:20In this episode, Daniel Mookhey shares his journey from his family’s history and early life to becoming a key figure in New South Wales politics. We discuss his path into the Labor Party, how he balanced political and union roles, and the thinking behind NSW’s latest budget and economic strategy. Daniel also unpacks significant investments in child…
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#202: Chalky’s Boxing Gym with NSW Premier Chris Minns, Johnny Lewis, Jeff Fenech & Robert Burton
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41:43Apologies for the audio guys!! These things can happen with live events. Last week I had the pleasure of hosting a charity breakfast with Premier Chris Minns to raise funds for Chalky’s Gym in Moree. Chalky’s isn’t just a boxing gym — it’s a place where young people in the community learn confidence, discipline, and character. Boxing has changed th…
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#493 Hyro's formula: How Hydration, Hustle & Community Built a Brand with Steve Chapman & Taylor Chapman
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56:39Join me as I sit down with Steve Chapman and Taylor Chapman, the husband-and-wife team shaking up Australia’s hydration game with Hyro. We talk about how they turned personal experiences and a passion for wellness into a bold new product, the science behind electrolytes, and what it really takes to launch a startup, raise capital, and build a loyal…
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#201 John Laws: A candid conversation with Australia's King of Radio
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57:05John Laws is known to generations of Australians as the man with the "Golden Tonsils" — sits down for a rare and candid conversation spanning over six decades of broadcasting. In this rare conversation, we go back to where it all began — growing up in Bendigo, breaking into radio, and building a career that saw him become one of the most influentia…
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#492: The story of Chalky’s Boxing Gym with NSW Premier Chris Minns, Johnny Lewis, Jeff Fenech & Robert Burton
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41:43I had the pleasure of hosting a charity breakfast with Premier Chris Minns to raise funds for Chalky’s Gym in Moree. Chalky’s isn’t just a boxing gym — it’s a place where young people in the community learn confidence, discipline, and character. Boxing has changed the lives of many out there. It gives kids purpose, routine, and someone in their cor…
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#200: The Inspired Unemployed on Wild Career, Better Beer & their new Interesting Venture
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57:17The Inspired Unemployed boys have flipped the script on success — and what’s possible by 30. In this episode, I sit down with Jack Steele and Matt Ford to unpack the chaos behind their comedy skits, their new lifestyle in the spotlight, and some hilarious travel stories. We also get into how they built Better Beer from the ground up — and what they…
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#491 CABN: The No.1 escape for those who work hard & need to reset — with Michael Lamprell
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53:11In this episode, we sit down with Michael Lamprell — founder of CABN, the off-grid escape reshaping how Australians connect with nature and themselves. Michael opens up about the reality behind a seemingly successful life in global sales and marketing — and the internal struggles that pushed him to make a change. A trip to Harvard and a book on min…
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#199: Michael Cheika on Coaching the Wallabies, Time in the Fashion World & Evolving as a Leader
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1:12:11In this episode, Michael Cheika opens up about the early years that shaped him — from his childhood and first taste of sport to the drive that led him into professional rugby. He reflects on his rise through the coaching ranks, the lessons learned from international roles, and the mindset needed to build world-class teams. He also dives into his ti…
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