Straight Talk with Mark Bouris

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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Michael Cheika on the Sydney Roosters, Building Winners & Coaching Culture (round 2)

17 Aug. 2026
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Nikki Osborne (Bush Barbie): The Aussie Comedian who broke the internet!

12 Aug. 2026
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David Pocock on Life before politics, gas, gambling and taking on the major parties

09 Aug. 2026
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Ex-Army Soldier & Defence Investor Steve Baxter on how War has changed forever

Steve Baxter discusses his journey from regional Queensland to establishing a defense investment fund focused on scaling Australian startups into the US market. The episode explores how modern warfare, particularly in Ukraine, is driving an intense innovation cycle characterized by 'neo primes,' drone technology, and decentralized procurement marketplaces. The conversation further examines the technological arms race involving counter-drone systems, the complexities of navigating US taxation and supply chain sovereignty, and the broader geopolitical implications of energy shifts. Ultimately, Baxter highlights the strategic necessity of defense investment as a means of deterrence in an increasingly volatile global landscape.

02 Aug. 2026
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Gerard Rennick on How Australia’s Economy Is Broken and How We Fix It

Gerard Rennick shares how his upbringing in a farming family and early accounting career, combined with extensive global travels, shaped a 'people first' worldview. He critiques the rise of political polarization driven by social media algorithms, the dangers of belligerent diplomacy, and the lack of hands-on experience among modern professional managers. The discussion explores specific economic proposals from the 'People First' party, including tax threshold increases, making superannuation voluntary, and creating a development bank to fund infrastructure. Rennick argues for a return to fundamental values like family and community while addressing the challenges of bureaucracy, housing inflation, and the need for domestic manufacturing.

26 Jul. 2026