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#119 The Unapologetic Willie Mason: From Rugby League Enforcer to Insightful Mentor
Willie Mason has observed the NRL for over 20 years as a junior player, NRL star, veteran, commentator and now as a coach.
The 43-year-old's keen eye is now paying dividends as as a pathways coach for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and a co-host for one of rugby league's most popular podcasts on the 'Levels Network'.
We discussed various topics, including the 2024 season launch of the NRL in Vegas, his childhood, the impact of his father's death, the highs and lows of his career, relationships with Wayne Bennett and Phil Gould, the success of his new podcast with Justin Horo, how he guides players today as a coach and much more.
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#165 Peter Dutton: The Opposition Leader’s story & vision for Australia
01:26:04|It's election year in Australia, and this week I had the chance to sit down with the Leader of the Opposition - Peter Dutton.You've seen him in parliament, you've read about him in the papers, but who really is Peter Dutton? Tune in to learn about the man behind the politician, where his political ambitions came from, his take on the big issues facing Australia and why he believes he should be the next Prime Minister.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter & YouTube. You can subscribe to the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/e7C8akgj.#164 Johnny Gannon on the Bra Boys, taking charge of your health & building strong communities
01:21:03|Johnny Gannon has been a leading name in the fitness industry for over 20 years, training NRL teams, professional surfers, and elite athletes.We delved into his upbringing in Maroubra, the story behind the Bra Boys, and his path to becoming a highly respected personal trainer. Johnny’s journey took him around the globe as the trainer for surf legend Taj Burrow and he’s got some powerful insights on getting your life back on track, taking charge of your health, the value of a strong community and his Big8 challenge.Johnny’s Big8 Challenge launches on February 3rd! This eight-week program is all about building lasting healthy habits through intense workouts, smart nutrition, and proper recovery. It kicks off with a DEXA scan and brings you into the Big8 crew for some friendly competition and a supportive community. With programs tailored for beginners, intermediate, and advanced fitness levels, there’s something for everyone.Find out more about the Big8 Challenge here: https://big8challenge.com.au/Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter & YouTube. You can subscribe to the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/e7C8akgj.#163 Peter Bol’s Journey: Olympics career, setbacks & harnessing the power of resilience
01:30:30|Peter Bol is an Australian Olympian who has represented the country in the 800 meters. He competed at the 2016 Rio Olympics, placed fourth at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and won a silver medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.We had a fascinating conversation about Peter's life—from fleeing the Sudanese civil war to growing up in Toowoomba, his introduction to athletics, his journey as an elite athlete, his Olympic experiences, how he dealt with the doping scandal for which he was ultimately cleared, how he bounced back from the incorrect doping allegations, what he's up to now, and so much more.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter & YouTube. You can subscribe to the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/e7C8akgj.Best of 2024 Part 2: Nick Kyrgios, Jim Jefferies, Chantelle Otten, David Warner and Nina Kennedy
56:04|Straight Talk reached new heights in 2024. Thanks to everyone who listened, my team and I are incredibly grateful for your support.Here are some of last year's standout moments. Please comment which episodes were your favourites and who you want on the podcast next year.00:00-11:45 (Nick Kyrgios)11:47- 24:48 (Jim Jefferies)24:52-35:49 (Chantelle Otten)35:51- 49:23 (David Warner)49:27 - 55:51 (Nina Kennedy)Listen to the full podcast via the links below,#128 Nick Kyrgios#140 Jim Jefferies#153 Chantelle Otten#121 David Warner#144 Nina KennedyFollow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter & YouTube. You can subscribe to the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/e7C8akgj.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter & YouTube. You can subscribe to the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/e7C8akgj.Best of 2024 Part 1: Eric Bana, Ben Fordham, Mia Freedman, Nathan/Ivan Cleary and Robert Kiyosaki
01:19:58|Straight Talk reached new heights in 2024. Thanks to everyone who listened, my team and I are incredibly grateful for your support. Here are some of the year's standout moments. Please comment which episodes were your favourites and who you want on the podcast next year.00:00-14:31 (Eric Bana)14:33- 31:24 (Ben Fordham)31:26 - 47:12 (Mia Freedman)47:16- 1:05:50 (Nathan & Ivan Cleary)1:05:53- 1:19:46 (Robert Kiyosaki) Listen to the full podcast via the links below,#116 Eric Bana#66 Ben Fordham #66 Mia Freedman#92 Nathan & Ivan Cleary #85 Robert KiyosakiFollow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter & YouTube. You can subscribe to the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/e7C8akgj.#162 Neil Perry on crafting an iconic legacy in Australian Food
01:12:58|Neil Perry is one of Australia’s most celebrated chefs and restaurateurs, with a career spanning over four decades that has shaped the landscape of Australian dining.We had a wide-ranging conversation about his upbringing, his rise to prominence in the culinary world, his approach to parenting, what sets his restaurants and venues apart, and so much more.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter & YouTube. You can subscribe to the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/e7C8akgj.#161 Ray Hadley: The Life & Career of a Legendary Broadcaster
01:39:29|I couldn’t think of a better time to drop this than in Ray’s final week of his 43-year career in full-time radio.We reflected on his childhood, where the origins of his ambition came from and how he got his start in radio. We also delved into Ray’s incredible career, his competitors in the industry, classic rugby league stories, his fiery exchanges with politicians and much more. Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter & YouTube. You can subscribe to the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/e7C8akgj.#160 The Legend of Harry Triguboff: How the Property Billionaire built his empire
01:26:52|Harry Triguboff is one of Australia’s most iconic entrepreneurs. His journey is truly remarkable, being born in China, and arriving in Australia as a teenager to live without his parents. From there, he built Meriton into the nation’s largest property development company and became a self-made billionaire.High-Rise Harry doesn’t hold back. He shares his unfiltered views on Australia’s political climate, takes on the housing crisis, and offers priceless insights into what it takes to succeed.Harry's new authorised biography is available for pre-order here: https://www.booktopia.com.au/high-rise-harry-harry-triguboff/book/9781760797881.htmlFollow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter & YouTube. You can subscribe to the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/e7C8akgj.#159 Mia Freedman: A candid conversation with the creative force behind Mamamia
01:22:56|Mia Freedman is the co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Mamamia, Australia’s largest women’s media company. Mamamia engages over 6.5 million women monthly and hosts the world’s largest women’s podcast network, with 173 million listens across 46 shows. Mia is an author of 4 books and was the youngest ever editor of Cosmopolitan magazine at 25-years-old. We had an open and honest conversation about our experiences of being parents and grandparents, Mia’s early career in media, the journey of building Mamamia, the growing influence of podcasts on political elections, living with ADHD, and much more.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter & YouTube. You can subscribe to the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/e7C8akgj.