Straight Talk with Mark Bouris

Millie Ford is one of the fastest-rising creatives in Australia. Having amassed over 1.7 million followers online with her uncanny portrayal of everyday teachers, parents and shop assistants. Millie has also appeared on Home And Away and has recently made her musical debut, collaborating with Hellcat Speedracer on the summer anthem Lovestruck.We had an honest conversation on mental health, finding comedy in chaos, her creative process, the delusion of social media, modern dating and much more.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter & YouTube.  You can subscribe to the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/e7C8akgj.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a kid from Punchbowl, I wasn’t your typical surfer, but I still became mad obsessed with the sport.One of my fondest childhood memories was heading to my local news agency to pick up a surf magazine. Surf media has evolved significantly since those days, far beyond those paper magazines.It was great chatting with the co-founder of Stab Mag Sam McIntosh to dive deeper into the surfing world.We discussed his family's impactful move from inland to the coast during his youth, his beginnings working at surf magazines, a crucial book project with Taj Burrow that was a career turning point, the origins of Stab Magazine, the craziness that exists in the surf industry, the creative process behind Stab''s projects, our shared love for risk-taking and much more.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter & YouTube.  You can subscribe to the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/e7C8akgj.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apart of my morning routine is getting into my car and tuning into Ben Fordham on 2GB.It was great to finally sit down and chat with one of Australia’s leading voices on the radio.We covered a wide range of topics including Ben's family dynamics and insights from growing up with his father, John, a legendary talent manager, and his mother, Veronica. We also spoke about how the fear of failure motivates him, his early days in the radio industry, his process when interviewing prominent figures such as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and internet sensation Spanian, current issues were facing in Australia, and much more.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter & YouTube.  You can subscribe to the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/e7C8akgj.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Kyrgios opens up about his Greek heritage, challenges of fame, off-court earnings, return to professional tennis, and involvement with OnlyFans. He discusses his experiences interviewing icons like Mike Tyson, his relationship with girlfriend Costeen, and speculation about breakaway competitions in tennis.

As someone who has been a rugby league fan since the '60s, it's fair to say that the NRL could be in its best state yet.Much of the strength we see in the game today is owed to the work of my latest Straight Talk guest, John Quayle.John served as the General Manager and CEO of the NSWRL and ARL from 1983-1996. Under his leadership, the game underwent significant changes, including the iconic Tina Turner campaign, the Super League War, and the sport's expansion throughout Australia.In this week's Straight Talk pod, John and I reminisced about the early days of rugby league, his role in professionalising the NRL, how he persuaded Tina Turner to sing in an NRL advertisement, his involvement in the Super League War, negotiation tales with Kerry Packer, and much more.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter & YouTube.  You can subscribe to the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/e7C8akgj.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In these politically divisive times, whether we sit on the left or the right, it’s crucial to engage in respectful conversations with one another.In this week's Straight Talk pod I spoke to founder of Cheek Media Hannah Ferguson about the current state of journalism and Australian politics.Hannah and I have different perspectives from our life experiences, but I found it very insightful to hear how she views the world.We spoke about her experience studying law, starting Cheek Media, the importance of having healthy discourse, her thoughts on Rupert Murdoch, running for Prime Minister, the state of Australian politics, her podcast 'Big Small Talk' and much more. Enjoy!Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter & YouTube.  You can subscribe to the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/e7C8akgj.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I've always been fascinated by successful leaders and coaches. Why can some make it happen and others not?Paul Roos turned around a 72-year losing culture at the Sydney Swans and deeply contributed to the club’s popularity we see today.If there’s someone qualified to talk about leadership and coaching, it’s Paul. I’ve long admired how he inspired change and instilled a winning mentality at the Swans.In our second podcast together we spoke about Paul's new life in Hawaii, his early AFL playing career, his coaching & leadership process, bringing meditation to the Swans, importance of journaling, what makes a great leader, his new business 'Performance by Design' and much more.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter & YouTube.  You can subscribe to the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/e7C8akgj.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Kambosos Jr has never cut corners in his boxing career, and his next bout is shaping up to be his toughest challenge yet.The former world champ will face Vasiliy Lomachenko, one of this generation's most decorated boxers, on May 12 in Perth.Us Aussie boxing fans are greatly indebted to George for his relentless pursuit in bringing the best fights Down Under.If you're looking for motivation, this podcast is a must-listen.In our third round of recording a pod together, we spoke about:George's upcoming battle in PerthThe dedication he has in bringing the best fights to AustraliaNot taking easy matchesWhat he learned from the Haney lossesRyan Garcia's recent anticsMike Tyson v Jake PaulHow he balances his boxing career and family lifePhysical preparation and mindset for this fightFollow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter & YouTube.  You can subscribe to the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/e7C8akgj.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's always puzzled me how those who bring us the most laughter often battle the greatest demons.Dan reinvented himself after an underwhelming AFL career and became one of Australia's most popular podcasters. But reaching this success off the footy field has been a hell of a mental battle. We spoke about :Dan's childhoodBecoming a no.10 pick in the AFL draft The struggles in his footy careerHitting rock bottom after retirementDan's mental health journeyGoing viral on social mediaThe strategy behind his podcast 'Dan Does Footy' which has been charting no.1 in AustraliaImposter syndromeWanting to revolutionise AFL mediaFollow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter & YouTube.  You can subscribe to the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/e7C8akgj.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Acclaimed entrepreneur and author Robert Kiyosaki discusses his book 'Rich Dad Poor Dad', financial education, predictions on a future recession, the power of banks, his relationship with President Trump, and more valuable insights on achieving financial success.