Straight Talk with Mark Bouris
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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 heal...
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 creat...
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 ...
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 ...
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/
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.
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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 figh...
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 Wentwor...
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.
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 r...
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 politi...
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.
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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 P...
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 explaine...
*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...
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 ima...
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.
Delvene Delaney is an actress and documentarian. Her documentary, Love of an Icon: The Legend of Crocodile Dundee, pays tribute to Paul Hogan and honours her late husband, John Cornell.
John was not only a great friend of mine but, in my opinion, one of Australia’s greatest creative minds. His vision helped revolutionise cricket with World Series Cricket and co-create Crocodile Dundee, one of the most successful Australian films of ...
Skye Nicolson is an Australian professional boxer and the reigning WBC featherweight world champion, with an undefeated record and a gold medal from the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
Her story is one of resilience and inspiration.Skye's family has deep roots in boxing, with her late brother Jamie Nicolson being one of Australia’s greatest boxers, winning bronze at the 1990 Commonwealth Games and competing in the 1992 Olympics. Tragic...
Julia Morris is a powerhouse of Australian comedy, a celebrated TV host, and an all-around entertainer-and she's also a great mate.
We had an absolutely hilarious chat about life after divorce, her career, her ADHD diagnosis, and plenty more.
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