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Straight Talk with Mark Bouris

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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Episodes
  • #230: Braith Anasta: Footy, Fatherhood & The Pain That Shaped Me
    Feb 25 2026

    NRL star turned Fox League host Braith Anasta joins me for an honest, wide-open conversation about footy, family, mental health and life after the game.

    We get into:
    • Losing his dad to suicide at 15
    • Mental health
    • NRL career highlights
    • Who scared him the most in the game
    • What he learned from the Johns brothers
    • Dealing with controversy
    • Fatherhood
    • Transitioning post-retirement

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • #229 Elvis Smylie: Australia’s Next Golf Superstar on Winning Big & Thinking Bigger
    Feb 18 2026

    At just 23 years old, Elvis Smylie is already making serious noise in world golf.

    Fresh off a breakthrough win and a multi-million dollar payday, Australia’s most exciting young golf prospect sits down to unpack the mindset behind his rapid rise.

    Elvis opens up about the independence required in golf, the pressure of performing on global stages, and why ownership of your career matters more than talent alone.

    We also dive into:
    • The psychology of elite performance
    • The role of his team and caddy
    • Joining LIV Golf and embracing team dynamics
    • Managing money, expectations and pressure at 23
    • The business side of professional golf
    • His goals for the 2026 majors

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    46 mins
  • #228 Chris Kohler: "Australia’s Economy Is Controlled By A Few Giants!" THIS Thing Making You Poorer.
    Feb 11 2026

    Chris Kohler is a 35 year old Australian financial journalist, author, and content creator, currently serving as Finance Editor across the 9News network. As one of the most recognisable faces in Australian business reporting, he is known for making complex economic issues clear and accessible to everyday Australians.

    Purchase Chris's book here: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/how-they-get-you-9781761356414

    In this episode, we cover:
    • His journey into journalism and rise within financial media
    • Building a strong social media presence and developing a well known alter ego
    • Breaking down interest rates and Reserve Bank decisions for the public
    • Behind the scenes insights from RBA press conferences
    • Leadership pressures facing central bank governors
    • Public trust in institutions and media accountability
    • Themes from his book and broader social commentary
    • Consumer behaviour, subscriptions, and loyalty programs
    • Productivity trends and economic pressures
    • The evolving media landscape and digital integration
    • Communicating complex narratives to a broad audience
    • Ethical responsibility in modern journalism

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    1 hr and 11 mins
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