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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Originally from Toronto, Canada Mark Sensei has been teaching English and living in Japan for over 10 years at universities, high schools, language schools and through his own English teaching business. He will read articles about discuss various topics and provide listening tests for English language learners who want to test their listening skills.
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Hey! We're Michelle and Mark. I'm Michelle, a long-time realtor from Tulsa, Oklahoma. And I'm her husband Mark. I've spent more than 40 years as a TV news anchor and reporter from coast-to-coast. Together we’ve started a podcast called Let’s Talk, where we dive deeper into trending topics and talk to real people making a difference in their community. And we have fun doing it.
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These days, digging into real philosophy and virtues feels like a lost art. It was cool to bounce ideas with Ryan Holiday, a prolific writer who’s breathed new life into stoicism and modern philosophy. Ryan’s bestsellers like ‘Ego is the Enemy’ and ‘The Obstacle Is The Way’ have sold over four million copies and dominated bestseller lists for more …
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The Matildas are absolute superstars in Australia right now, and they’ve earned every bit of that title. It was a great thrill chatting with Matildas star Caitlin Foord, and learning about her mindset and life story before she heads off to the 2024 Paris Olympics. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this one! We had a great chat about Caitlin's journe…
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Josh Szeps is an Australian-born broadcaster, writer, and commentator known for his work in media and journalism. Josh's curiosity and intellect has seen him interview some of the biggest names in comedy, journalism and politics. Like many working in the media today, he’s dealt with the consequences of discussing controversial issues and agendas. I…
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Rick Grossman is an Australian rock musician renowned for his role as the bass guitarist for two iconic Australian bands, Divinyls and Hoodoo Gurus. Rick's rockstar journey has seen incredible highs and challenging lows. He shot to international fame with the Divinyls but faced a tough battle with heroin addiction, which led to his departure from t…
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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 h…
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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…
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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, Veroni…
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Whether you love him or hate him, you cannot deny Nick Kyrgios's uncanny ability to entertain. It’s taken a while to get Nick on the pod but the wait is finally over. It was awesome to get to know who the real Nick Kyrgios is. We covered a wide range of topics, including his Greek heritage, journey to success, challenges of fame and social media, h…
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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 under…
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"Blurred Lines," the sound of the summer of 2013, is compared (unfavorably) with a cold sore in today's episode, which pits Robin Thicke, TI, and Pharrell against Weird Al's screed against bad grammar and usage errors. Despairing of Shazam, continuing to die on the hill of "irregardless," and the tyranny of younger siblings over the #oldladywalk pl…
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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 ex…
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Thirty years after the death of frontman Kurt Cobain, Nirvana and their music still feel very close. Does that have anything to do with Weird Al's equally "defining" parody, a track that let Al "sell out" again after the disastrous UHF experience...with a band at the bleeding edge of the sell-out conversation? The shroud of tragedy, the performance…
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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…
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It's an all-time training-montage banger vs. Weird Al's vision for Rocky XIII in today's episode, as we drop Wiki factoids, contemplate an all-depressing-follow-up-hits season, digress at length on Live's legal battles, and wonder when in Reagan's presidency the Me Decade became sentient. Greetings from the Sly Stallone industrial complex; get that…
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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…
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You can't always control what people do with your art once it's out in the world -- something Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits may have learned the hard way with both the original "Money For Nothing" AND Weird Al's re-imagining of the song via a dream sequence in UHF. Essential references versus essential songs, 20th-century TV's preoccupation with yo…
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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 childhood Becoming a no.10 pick in …
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It's that Airbnb pasta-taxonomy poster in pop-song form: "Lasagna," Weird Al's take on Los Lobos's take on Ritchie Valens's take on the Mexican folk song Sarah and her classmates dutifully droned during first-period Spanish. Before we cast our votes (and yours!), we talk about the restaurant from Big, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Dr. Melfi's ex-husband…
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Robert Kiyosaki is an acclaimed entrepreneur, author, and investor best known for his influential book series "Rich Dad Poor Dad," which emphasises financial education and wealth-building principles. The legendary book has gone on to sell more than 40 million copies in over 100 countries worldwide. I caught up with Robert while he was Down Under fo…
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Late-sixties melodrama meets early-nineties blockbuster in today's episode, as we contemplate who left the Barney cake out in the rain while comparing Richard Harris's "MacArthur Park" and Weird Al's "Jurassic Park." Claymation, foiled cantatae, The Odyssey, Godspell, and songs for when the coffee's kickin' in, plus the YouTube-comments bingo card …
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The first cricketer to represent Australia without a first-class match to his name... David Warner has never shied away from going first, he has made a career out of it. It was a real privilege to hear David's perspective on his legendary career in my latest Straight Talk. We spoke about his childhood, rise to the national cricket team, his batting…
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It may be winter but the weather feels like spring. It's a great time to start preparing your house to sell. Michelle is a realtor with nearly 25 years experience. In this podcast, she has some things to think about if you're planning on putting your home on the market soon.
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We all love a success story, but what we value even more is a comeback story. George Calombaris has made his mistakes but he is not hiding from them. George is an accomplished Australian chef and restaurateur, widely recognised for his culinary expertise and contributions to the food industry. Renowned as a former judge on the popular television sh…
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The unique legacy of Tommy James and the Shondells adds another chapter today, as Weird Al contends with Tiffany's smash cover of "I Think We're Alone Now." We're discussing Jersey-girl aspirational fashion, budge sound that's a feature and not a bug, and that person you could know becoming that person everyone does know. Take a break from sewing p…
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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,…
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Can Weird Al inch ahead in the season standings with "I Lost On Jeopardy," his parody of the Greg Kihn Band's "Jeopardy"? We're talking early adopters, terrible album-title puns we admire, second careers, cheap-but-creepy videos, and how MB's personal Jeopardy! journey deepens his appreciation of this Yankovic joint. Tell 'em what they've won, Don …
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What's the "in" paint color this year? How do you keep celery fresh in the refrigerator for a month? Just a couple ideas you'll learn in this episode. Michelle and I talk with interior designer Julia Kirkendall and restaurant owner and chef Nancy Bruce. We're on location at Studio by K/D in Tulsa. Kirkendall's new venue offers "a broad range of int…
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Before there was such a thing as Nedd Brockmann, Pat Farmer was who inspired the Australian people regarding endurance feats... Pat is most well known as the only person who ran successfully from the North to the South Pole. Yes, Pat ran 21,000 km from the top of the earth to the bottom, nearly dying in his pursuits, but his no.1 rule in life is wh…
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This week's match-up pits The Presidents of the United States of America's "Lump" against Weird Al's "Gump"...but is it really a face-off if the original is two thirds of the way towards being the parody? What is the age of Al-wakening? What's the difference between "unserious" and "unpretentious"? Are butt-adjacent references the Yankovic equivale…
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Melissa Leong is an independent Australian food writer, critique connoisseur, and media personality. Driven by curiosity, Melissa has transitioned from writing books to becoming a star on television, marking a successful career journey. From judging on the Masterchef to interviewing UFC fighters, Melissa finds it easy to adapt in the media with her…
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"What if we just........didn't." That's one of the questions confronting us as WE confront an out-of-character entry in the Weird Al songbook: "Fat." The problems don't start there; there's the cheap-sounding and turgidly self-serious original, "Bad"; by problematic artist Michael Jackson; the risible video by MJ, and the shortcutsy cruelty from WA…
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What's best? Crispy or chewy chocolate chip cookies? Michelle and I have a debate. She likes cookies that are gooey and chewy and I like them crispy. I baked some crispy cookies recently and Michelle challenged me to make ones she likes. So I did. But we needed an impartial judge. We found one. Our 8 month old grandson Jack was hanging out with us …
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An Australian film getting a sequel is a rare sight, but The Dry was such a good mystery-thriller that it demands a follow-up titled The Force of Nature. In an exclusive long-form interview, world-class Australian actor Eric Bana joins Mark Bouris to discuss the making of The Dry 2, directed by Robert Connolly and Eric's business partner. Bana talk…
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Grab a tube sock for your privates: it's time to pit the Red Hot Chili Peppers against Weird Al! Before Mark makes the pun that drives our listenership numbers off a cliff, we're discussing the omnipresent Chilis hits "Under The Bridge" and "Give It Away"; how many songs Weird Al might have tried to fit his Flintstones joke set into before settling…
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Jeff 'Morgs' Morgan is a former bank robber who has become a life and mindset coach. He had a difficult upbringing in Redfern but was able to transform his life by creating a program called "Cut the Bullshit". Jeff shares his insights into his past challenges and the principles that guide his coaching approach. In this conversation, you will discov…
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Welcome to the Weird Al vs. Everybody season of MASTAS! We're looking at a couple dozen Weird Al Yankovic songs and the originals that inspired him, and choosing a winner in each match-up -- starting with Coolio homage "Amish Paradise"! Before we get into self-serious videos for movies we think might be fake, cultural appropriation of pre-tech soci…
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Jonathan Pease, an experienced creative and communication expert, shares practical insights from his latest book “Winning The Room: Storyteller Tactics for Speeches, Pitch Meetings, and Everyday Life.” Jonathan will help you conquer your public speaking fears, captivate your audience and build trust in any room. He will share his proven strategies …
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Vincent Wong is a 37-year-old Chinese Australian who has faced varying degrees of adversity throughout his life. Despite a challenging upbringing in Auburn, he has risen to great heights of success in business as the Director of Astute Agency, showcasing his resilience. Vincent's survival mentality, the impact of his father, and the turbulent busin…
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Michelle and I usually hike in our national parks in the summer and fall. As we ended 2023 and began the new year we visited Estes Park, Colorado and nearby Rocky Mountain National Park. Hiking in the winter brings on a different set of challenges, namely the weather. It's cold and icy and snowy. But if you love to hike and explore, you make it wor…
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Sports journalist Andrew Webster has authored a revealing exploration of Wayne Bennett, Australia's greatest rugby league coach. Webster delves into the intriguing life of Bennett, who has won seven premierships and unparalleled ability to manage players and the public eye. Webster uncovers the paradoxes within Bennett's character, revealing a self…
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Disclaimer: This episode was first released on 22nd June 2023. --- Kayla Itsines is the co-founder of the Sweat app. Kayla Itsines has amassed an impressive following of 15 million on Instagram and has become a household name in the fitness world. As the co-creator of BBG, which later evolved into the popular Sweat with Kayla and now simply Sweat, …
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Thank you for the biggest year YET. Want to hear the full episode of your Top Five Guests for 2023? #99 Matty Johns #66 Ed Kavalee #66 Charlie Teo #92 Ben Crowe #85 Kayla Itsines Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. You can subscribe to the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/e7C8akgj. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio…
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John Wayne Parr, an Australian Muay Thai legend, started his martial arts career at the young age of 11. He went on to become a 10-time World Champion before retiring at the age of 45 after a memorable cage bout against Eduard Folayang. From his early days practising taekwondo to his storied career as a 10-time World Champion, Parr's legacy is a te…
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Matt Formston was diagnosed with Macular Dystrophy at age five and has since lived life with only 3% of his vision. Growing up in 1980s Australia, he shattered stereotypes by excelling in mainstream school and sports, including Rugby and surfing. Battling bullying, he transformed into a world-class athlete, setting a cycling world record in 2009, r…
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Chris Hill was once a promising Data Analyst at the Australian Bureau of Statistics. However, he became an accomplice in Australia's only known insider trading case. In this story, Chris takes us through the high-stakes world of currency trading, betrayal, and the aftermath of a scheme gone awry. Chris shares his experience of being arrested, the s…
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The competition is over, but the discussion of comeback songs isn't -- and today's is about comebacks in the answer/clapback sense. Seven "answer" songs come under the MASTAScope, as well as the frequency with which Neil Young is told to shut it, Bavaria's unexpected move to Ireland, the Judy Cycle opera we need to see, and pop songs that have beco…
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Abbie Chatfield is an Australian media sensation known for her reality TV work, political opinion, and podcast "It's A Lot with Abbie Chatfield." From her rise on The Bachelor to launching businesses and coping with online scrutiny, Abbie opens up about her journey. Join for an honest conversation and an exclusive insight into Abbie's life, career,…
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It's time to declare a winner -- the definitive pop-music comeback song -- but the road to the final result is a twisty one. "Believe" and "Walk This Way" each crystallize the concept of the comeback, but in different ways, so to help us choose, we're watching videos, discussing the synecdoche of Cher, rummaging through a bin of PhD-thesis topics, …
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Bondi born and bred, Andrew ‘Reidy’ Reid is a lifeguard and TV personality, best known for saving lives on Channel 10’s Logie award-winning TV series, Bondi Rescue. The programme, which has aired since 2006, follows the daily lives and routines of the Waverley Council professional lifeguards who patrol Bondi Beach. A ratings smash in Australia sinc…
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