Straight Talk with Mark Bouris

You 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. ...

Kate 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 Crossainterie, applying the same engineering mindset to mastering the croissant.

In 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 professio...

Glenn 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 Warne's interview show, and reflects on whether The Footy Show could eve...

Anthony “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 warfare, and the “fourth pillar&rd...

Sarah 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...

Peter 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 through hell ...

Josh 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.

Anthony 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 and corporate r...

Exactly 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 training, we dig into how science is r...

In 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 ch...

Apologies 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 confid...

John 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 influential v...

The 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 wha...

In 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 time in the fashion world and shares stories fr...

In this episode, I sit down with Andrea Clarke — author, former TV journalist turned humanitarian, and now a leadership coach helping people stay relevant in a rapidly changing world.

We discuss her new book, Adapt: Mastering Change in Four Steps.

Her message is simple but powerful: don&r...