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.


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Recent Episodes
  • #187: Jack Della Maddalena: Is this Australia’s Next UFC World Champion?
    May 6, 2025 – 24:15
  • #186 Ro Knox: Running for Wentworth & what she wants to bring to Parliament
    May 1, 2025 – 35:27
  • #185 Peter Dutton: The Election Week Interview - The Coalition’s Policies & Australia’s Future with Labor
    Apr 30, 2025 – 1:40:35
  • #184: Senator Andrew Bragg on fixing the Housing Crisis, Reforming Super & life inside Parliament
    Apr 28, 2025 – 1:08:12
  • #183: Scott Yung on running for parliament & why he’s the right person to represent Bennelong
    Apr 23, 2025 – 1:04:32
  • #182 Michael Hooper on leading the Wallabies & life beyond the game
    Apr 16, 2025 – 1:17:48
  • #181 Angus Taylor: The Shadow Treasurer’s plan for Australia’s future economy
    Apr 9, 2025 – 1:24:33
  • #180 Treasurer Jim Chalmers on Trump's Tariffs & the case for another term of the Labor Government
    Apr 9, 2025 – 1:14:56
  • #179 Christopher Joye: Trump’s Tariffs & How the Trade War will hit Australia
    Apr 3, 2025 – 59:37
  • #178 Lucinda Price: Inside the World of Froomes, her creative process & a candid discussion on Body Image
    Apr 2, 2025 – 57:39
  • #177 Jai Opetaia: How the Boxing Champ became one of the Baddest Men on the Planet
    Mar 26, 2025 – 45:45
  • #176 Delvene Delaney: The Untold Story Behind Australia’s Most Iconic Film - Crocodile Dundee
    Mar 19, 2025 – 1:24:48
  • #175 Skye Nicolson: The rise of Australia’s new boxing superstar
    Mar 16, 2025 – 1:14:00
  • #174 Julia Morris Unfiltered: Life After Divorce, ADHD & A Ton of Laughs
    Mar 12, 2025 – 1:24:04
  • #173 Dylan Buckley: AFL’s Podcasting Pioneer on Footy, Mental Resilience & Building a Brand
    Mar 5, 2025 – 1:02:52
  • #172 Jeff Fenech: The life story of Australia's greatest boxing champion
    Feb 26, 2025 – 1:16:29
  • #171 The Happy Hour Duo: Lucy Jackson & Nikki Westcott on friendship, business & dating
    Feb 19, 2025 – 54:23
  • #170 Alex Pereira on Fighting Oleksandr Usyk, moving up to Heavyweight & who the UFC GOAT is?
    Feb 17, 2025 – 43:16
  • #169 Bruce Buffer: The Voice of the UFC on Life, Business & Wild Vegas Nights
    Feb 12, 2025 – 54:14
  • #168: UFC boss Dana White & NSW Premier Chris Minns talk UFC 312
    Feb 5, 2025 – 31:47
  • #167 UFC Champion Dricus Du Plessis on war with Sean Strickland, Alex Pereira & who is the GOAT?
    Feb 3, 2025 – 44:39
  • #166: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on upcoming election, the housing crisis & Australia’s future
    Jan 29, 2025 – 1:10:39
  • #165 Peter Dutton: The Opposition Leader’s story & vision for Australia
    Jan 22, 2025 – 1:26:04
  • #164 Johnny Gannon on the Bra Boys, taking charge of your health & building strong communities
    Jan 15, 2025 – 1:21:03
  • #163 Peter Bol’s Journey: Olympics career, setbacks & harnessing the power of resilience
    Jan 8, 2025 – 1:30:30
  • Best of 2024 Part 2: Nick Kyrgios, Jim Jefferies, Chantelle Otten, David Warner and Nina Kennedy
    Jan 1, 2025 – 56:04
  • Best of 2024 Part 1: Eric Bana, Ben Fordham, Mia Freedman, Nathan/Ivan Cleary and Robert Kiyosaki
    Dec 25, 2024 – 1:19:58
  • #162 Neil Perry on crafting an iconic legacy in Australian Food
    Dec 18, 2024 – 1:12:58
  • #161 Ray Hadley: The Life & Career of a Legendary Broadcaster
    Dec 11, 2024 – 1:39:29
  • #160 The Legend of Harry Triguboff: How the Property Billionaire built his empire
    Dec 4, 2024 – 1:26:52
  • #159 Mia Freedman: A candid conversation with the creative force behind Mamamia
    Nov 27, 2024 – 1:22:56
  • #158 Cam Smith's New Chapter: Aussie Golf icon on Illustrious Career, LIV Move & Married Life
    Nov 20, 2024 – 1:10:27
  • #157 Joseph Sua'ali'i: Inside the rise of the Wallabies Superstar
    Nov 13, 2024 – 1:11:26
  • #156 BREAKING: Ex-Wallabies Captain Rocky Elsom Speaks Out on His International Arrest Warrant
    Nov 9, 2024 – 1:07:12
  • #155 Joe Aston Unfiltered: The Chairman’s Lounge, Qantas Selling Australia Out, & The Journey to Sobriety
    Nov 6, 2024 – 1:32:36
  • #154 Former Treasurer Joe Hockey on Trump vs. Harris, China & Australia’s Political Future
    Oct 30, 2024 – 1:03:09
  • #153: Sexologist Chantelle Otten breaks down sex myths, the impact of porn & common mistakes
    Oct 23, 2024 – 1:16:08
  • #152 Zara Seidler: The Daily Aus co-founder on modern news, power & the generation wars
    Oct 16, 2024 – 1:02:18
  • #151: Nathan & Ivan Cleary reflect on the Penrith Panthers' Legendary 4-Peat
    Oct 12, 2024 – 1:21:17
  • #150 Daily Telegraph's Ben English: The Murdochs, Trump vs Harris & The Future of Media
    Oct 2, 2024 – 1:37:51
  • #149 Andrew Hamilton’s Redemption: From Magic Mushroom Kingpin to Comedy Star
    Sep 25, 2024 – 1:07:53
  • #148 Yvonne Sampson: Pioneering the future of women in Rugby League Media
    Sep 18, 2024 – 1:09:14
  • #147 Arthur Laundy’s Rise: The Man Behind Australia’s Biggest Pub Empire
    Sep 11, 2024 – 1:22:14
  • #146 Cody Simpson: 'Swimming Saved My Life' – From Pop Stardom to Olympic Dreams
    Sep 4, 2024 – 1:31:42
  • #145 Anthony Minichiello: Sydney Roosters legend on rollercoaster career, longevity tips & untold tales
    Aug 28, 2024 – 1:18:33
  • #144 Going for Gold: How Nina Kennedy Soared to Olympic Success
    Aug 21, 2024 – 1:09:07
  • #143 Osher Günsberg: Finding your true contribution to the world
    Aug 14, 2024 – 1:13:13
  • #142 Gary Jubelin: Inside the Mind of Australia's most Decorated Detective
    Aug 7, 2024 – 58:36
  • #141 Turia Pitt's Unbreakable Mindset: Inspiring Lessons in Resilience for All
    Jul 31, 2024 – 1:12:53
  • #140 Jim Jefferies: Australia's Top Comedy Export on Illustrious Career, Hollywood Parties, Trump & Family Life
    Jul 24, 2024 – 1:39:15
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