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Straight Talk with Mark Bouris

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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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#196 Chris Joye Returns: Middle East Tensions,...

Straight Talk with Mark Bouris ·

2025/06/30

The return of Chris Joye comes at a critical moment, with tensions escalating in the Middle East and Trump’s tariffs now in effect. In this episode, we reflect on the trade developments since April — back when Trump first rattled markets with his tariff threats. We look at Trump’s unpredictable economic plays, Coolabah Capital’s bond trading strategy, and how quantitative models are being used to read the chaos. There’s no avoiding the geopolitical tension in the Middle

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46:35

#195 Mark Hughes: Resilience, Rugby League & Brain...

Straight Talk with Mark Bouris ·

2025/06/25

Get Your Beanie for this week's Beanie for Here! https://markhughesfoundation.com.au/ Mark Hughes, a former NRL player for the Newcastle Knights and NSW Origin representative, was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2013 and went on to co-found the Mark Hughes Foundation with his wife Kirralee, raising over $30 million through initiatives like Beanie for Brain Cancer and establishing a $25 million research centre at the University of Newcastle. Mark shares his inspiring journey from professional

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#194 Trump, Iran & Israel: Ceasefire or are we in...

Straight Talk with Mark Bouris ·

2025/06/24

In this episode recorded today, I speak with military strategist Major General Mick Ryan. After 35 years in the Australian Army, including deployments to East Timor, Iraq, and Afghanistan, and service on the U.S. Joint Staff, Mick now advises companies across Australia, the UK, and the U.S. He breaks down the recent Iran-Israel confrontation and the US-brokered ceasefire, unpacking the complex geopolitical dynamics, technological warfare, and strategic calculations behind the scenes. Is this a

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1:15:29

#193 Michael Katsidis: The Former Boxing World...

Straight Talk with Mark Bouris ·

2025/06/18

Michael Katsidis, a former Australian Olympian and world champion boxer known for his relentless, aggressive style and multiple lightweight titles, earned global respect for his thrilling battles and unshakable resilience in and out of the ring. Today, as a mindset coach, he shares hard-earned wisdom from his personal struggles—including addiction, profound loss, and redemption—to empower others with powerful lessons on mental health, perseverance, and purpose.In this powerful episode, Michael

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1:17:49

#192 Andy Cooks on the Intensity of Chef Life,...

Straight Talk with Mark Bouris ·

2025/06/11

Andy Hearnden—better known as Andy Cooks—is a digital chef with over 15 million followers across TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. With more than 20 years of professional kitchen experience, Andy’s mission is simple: to help people cook better food at home.This episode is a raw, honest, and practical chat with someone who’s lived through it all and come out the other side with purpose, clarity, and a huge burst of creativity.We spoke about his childhood, the highs and lows of working in some

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#191 We Mean Well: A Hilarious Chat with Lu & Jarchy...

Straight Talk with Mark Bouris ·

2025/06/04

Jarchy & Lu host one of Australia’s most popular podcasts, We Mean Well, and they’ve shot to fame in the world of social media. But I actually met Jarchy — aka Jack Archdale — 10 years ago when he was doing a show called The Streets of Sydney.It was great to chat with them about their journey, how they’ve built such a massive audience, their unique style of comedy, and how they’re feeling ahead of launching their new radio show next week.Follow Mark Bouris onInstagram,LinkedIn, Twitter

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47:32

#190 Project 100: Gary Brecka Reveals the Root Cause...

Straight Talk with Mark Bouris ·

2025/05/28

This is Part 1 of my podcast with Gary Brecka. To hear the full 90-minute episode, just search Project 100 with Mark Bouris wherever you get your podcasts.Gary Brecka is one of the world’s top human biologists and longevity experts, and in this episode he breaks down how to live longer, stronger, and better. If you’re serious about taking control of your health, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. Plus, Gary gives a preview of his upcoming Ultimate Human Australian tour. He’ll be live in

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59:08

#181 Why Stories Matter: Tara Rae Moss on Violence,...

Straight Talk with Mark Bouris ·

2025/05/21

Tara Rae Moss is an author and advocate, now hosting a new season of the award-winning domestic violence podcast There’s No Place Like Home. We speak about her fascinating life, her approach to writing, what inspires her book characters, her advocacy work, and much more.Listen to the There's No Place Like Home podcast here: https://www.futurewomen.com/theresnoplacelikehome/Follow Mark Bouris onInstagram,LinkedIn, Twitter &YouTube.You can subscribe to the newsletter here:https://lnkd.in/e7C8akgj

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1:07:29

#188 Mat Steinwede’s Story: Addiction, Fatherhood,...

Straight Talk with Mark Bouris ·

2025/05/14

Mat’s been to hell and back with addiction - and turned it all around to become one of Australia’s top real estate agents.We had a deep conversation ranging from going down the wrong path, addiction, grief, fatherhood, success and much more.Follow Mark Bouris onInstagram,LinkedIn, Twitter &YouTube.You can subscribe to the newsletter here:https://lnkd.in/e7C8akgj. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#187: Jack Della Maddalena: Is this Australia’s Next...

Straight Talk with Mark Bouris ·

2025/05/06

This conversation was recorded back in February while Jack was in Sydney for UFC 312, before his championship fight with Belal Muhammad was announced.We sat down for a conversation with Jack Della Maddalena, we talked about his fighting, his journey into MMA, and what drives him in the octagon. From his unique striking style and training regimen to the mentors who shaped his career and his rise in the UFC. Whether you’re a fight fan or just love a story of hard work paying off, this is the

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35:27

#186 Ro Knox: Running for Wentworth & what she wants...

Straight Talk with Mark Bouris ·

2025/05/01

In this episode, I sit down with Ro Knox, the Liberal candidate running for Wentworth, going up against independent MP Allegra Spender.We unpack who Ro really is - her upbringing, schooling, and long career in business - and how that experience shapes her approach to politics. She speaks candidly about the need for stronger economic leadership, concerns around Australia’s credit rating under Labor, and what she believes Wentworth needs from its representative.We also talk about her support for small

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1:40:35

#185 Peter Dutton: The Election Week Interview - The...

Straight Talk with Mark Bouris ·

2025/04/30

We got to know Peter Dutton in the last podcast - this one’s all about policy, Australia’s economy, and the future of the country. From housing and the cost of living to energy policy and the consequences of a Labor government. I’m not here to tell you who to vote for, but if you’re undecided and want to hear the Opposition Leader's Peter Dutton’s final pitch — this is the conversation to hear before you vote this Saturday.Follow Mark Bouris onInstagram,LinkedIn, Twitter &YouTube.You can

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1:08:12

#184: Senator Andrew Bragg on fixing the Housing...

Straight Talk with Mark Bouris ·

2025/04/28

Senator Andrew Bragg is a Liberal Senator for New South Wales, first elected to the Senate in 2019. Throughout his time in Parliament, Andrew has been active in shaping policy across superannuation, technology, financial regulation, and housing. In March 2024, he was appointed Shadow Assistant Minister for Home Ownership. In this episode, Andrew unpacks his journey into politics, his work in the Senate, and his focus on major reforms. We discuss his inquiry into superannuation governance, proposed

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1:04:32

#183: Scott Yung on running for parliament & why he’s...

Straight Talk with Mark Bouris ·

2025/04/23

Scott Yung is the Liberal candidate for Bennelong. He grew up in Sydney, raised in public housing by migrant parents, did great at school - and years later, he ended up working for me at Yellow Brick Road. Now, he’s running for federal parliament, putting his hand up to represent the people of Bennelong.We sat down to talk about where he comes from, what shaped his values, his time in business, and why he’s stepping into politics. If you want to know what he stands for - and why he thinks he’s the

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1:17:48

#182 Michael Hooper on leading the Wallabies & life...

Straight Talk with Mark Bouris ·

2025/04/16

Michael Hooper is a distinguished former professional rugby union player, best known for his role as an openside flanker and for captaining the Australian national team, the Wallabies.We spoke about his playing career, life after footy, his transition to business and work with RCVRI, the current state of rugby union, and plenty more in between.Mentored+ is a new platform built to bring you the best insights on business, career, and life. Find more info and sign up here:

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1:24:33

#181 Angus Taylor: The Shadow Treasurer’s plan for...

Straight Talk with Mark Bouris ·

2025/04/09

Angus Taylor is the Shadow Treasurer of Australia and the Federal Member for Hume.In this episode, we dig into Angus’ story - from growing up on a farm to studying economics at university, building a career across a variety of businesses, and ultimately stepping into politics. We talk about the tough economic conditions Australians are facing right now, his assessment of Labor’s economic model, and why he believes the Liberal Party is best positioned to lead the country forward. Angus also answered

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1:14:56

#180 Treasurer Jim Chalmers on Trump's Tariffs & the...

Straight Talk with Mark Bouris ·

2025/04/09

Jim Chalmers is the current Treasurer of Australia, a position he has held since May 23, 2022, under the Albanese government. We spoke about the recent Trump tariffs, the ongoing impacts of the trade war, and his political experience during the 2008 Global Financial Crisis. Jim also shared his personal journey-from his childhood in Logan, QLD, to his school years, and the moment he met the mentor who changed everything. He explained why he believes Labor should remain in office and the values that

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59:37

#179 Christopher Joye: Trump’s Tariffs & How the...

Straight Talk with Mark Bouris ·

2025/04/03

*For context, this episode was recorded on Tuesday.*Christopher Joye founded Coolabah Capital in 2011 and now leads over $15 billion in short-term fixed-interest investments as CIO. He drives strategy, pricing, and research, heads a top-tier team, and writes for The AFR as one of Australia’s leading economic minds.In this episode, we unpack his journey, the mechanics behind his $15 billion fund, and his outlook on where the economy is heading. He explains the real consequences of Trump’s tariffs,

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#178 Lucinda Price: Inside the World of Froomes, her...

Straight Talk with Mark Bouris ·

2025/04/02

Lucinda Price (aka Froomes) is a writer, broadcaster, comedian - and one of the most popular Australian voices dissecting the modern internet.Her debut book, All I Ever Wanted Was To Be Hot, is a refreshingly honest look at how pop culture, the internet and beauty standards shape the way we see ourselves. It’s funny, personal, and brutally real.In this episode, we talk about her new book, her childhood, career journey, body image, cosmetic surgery, Froomes creative processand much more. Purchase her

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#177 Jai Opetaia: How the Boxing Champ became one of...

Straight Talk with Mark Bouris ·

2025/03/26

Jai Opetaia is an undefeated Australian boxer, who holds the IBF cruiserweight world title.We spoke about his climb to the top, what drives him in the ring, his passions outside of boxing, the importance of family, his thoughts on Riyadh Season, and so much more. It was a real privilege to sit down with one of the most electrifying boxing prospects Australia’s ever produced.General Admission tickets for Return To Paradise OPETAIA vs SQUEO 13 May, Gold Coast exhibition centre, are on sale 12pm QLD

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