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Straight Talk with Mark Bouris

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Aug 10, 2022 • 1h 1min

#40 The race to unlock the mystery of dark matter with astronomer Alan Duffy

The average human body gets hit by a dark matter particle about once a minute. But what is it?Professor Alan Duffy is a world-leading astronomer whose research aims to improve our understanding of the nature of dark matter. Duffy is working alongside a global team to create the deepest underground physics laboratory in the Southern Hemisphere, right here in Australia, all searching for dark matter.Watch the episode on YouTube herehttps://youtu.be/K0XGUFCveckFabrication Research Images Threatens Key Theory Alzheimers Diseasehttps://bit.ly/3w35MXwMelbourne Writers Festival 2022 https://bit.ly/3JJYopDBuy Astronomy: Sky Country book by Karlie Noon and Krystal De Napoli https://bit.ly/3dgcX85Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.Want to grow your business and stay ahead of the pack? Access Mark Bouris' Masterclasses.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 3, 2022 • 57min

#39 Life is short so live it to its fullest with Grant "Scooter" Patterson

Paralympian and all-around adrenaline junkie Grant "Scooter" Patterson wants to reach the mountain's peak.Scooter recently took home the bronze and silver medals in swimming at the Tokyo Paralympic Games last year and preparing for the 2023 Para Swimming Championships in Manchester. He's also taking on competitive go-kart racing during the off-season. Scooter wants to inspire as many people as possible to go out and be better. Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.Want to grow your business and stay ahead of the pack? Access Mark Bouris' Masterclasses.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 27, 2022 • 1h 5min

#38 Russell Manser: From bank robbery, prison to surviving lifelong trauma & finding justice

Russell Manser lived a life of crime and built a criminal career off robbing banks during the 80s and early 90s. This eventually led him to prison, serving up to 23 years.But there is more to Russell's story than a life behind bars. Russell experienced sexual abuse at a young age whilst at several boys' homes. Thirty years later he provided evidence to Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse in 2014 and now tells his survivor story.  Visit Voice Of A Survivor ____________Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.Want to grow your business and stay ahead of the pack? Access Mark Bouris' Masterclasses.   If you or anyone you know needs help:StandBy — Support After Suicide on 1300 727 247Lifeline on 13 11 14Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636Headspace on 1800 650 890See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 13, 2022 • 1h 12min

#37 Asking confronting questions: The secret to telling a good story with You Can’t Ask That’s Kirk Docker

Kirk Docker –– is a producer, documentary maker show creator and the co-creator of one of the most successful Australian TV formats in history, You Can’t Ask That.He’s pulled the curtain on society's fringes and has shown us the truth of who we really are. The hit series is now in its 7th season and asks the questions you’re too scared to explore. The format that has been sold across the globe and in 9 different languages. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 30, 2022 • 52min

#36 If you want to achieve great things, you need to chase discomfort: Running across Aus for the Guinness world record with Nedd Brockmann – Part 1

Nedd Brockmann wants to see how far he can push his body to discomfort. Too often, we avoid the uncomfortable, especially when dealing with homelessness. Brockmann wants you to get used to that feeling and do something about it. With his long flowy mullet, Nedd will run across Australia from Perth's Cottesloe Beach to Sydney's Bondi to raise $1 million for charity. The challenge is to do it within 43 days. Donate to neddsrecordrun.comBUY TICKETS TO RESET AND RISEhttps://bit.ly/3Sftjgl ____________Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.Want to grow your business and stay ahead of the pack? Access Mark Bouris' Masterclasses.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 15, 2022 • 1h 5min

#35 ARLC chairman Peter V'Landys: How to tackle high-stakes negotiation

Nothing in sport happens without V'Landys.Peter V'Landys is the Australian Rugby League Commission chairman, Chief Executive, and board member with Racing NSW.He's described as a hard-willed enthusiast with a crash-or-crash-through style of negotiation.Peter is someone determined to pay back the debt to the game for the life opportunity it provided him. Join Mark Bouris and Peter in a special live podcast event hosted by the Sydney Roosters Business club. ____________Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.Want to grow your business and stay ahead of the pack? Access Mark Bouris' Masterclasses.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 1, 2022 • 57min

#34 Tom Tilley on how he left his hardline, tongue speaking church

Religion presents a singular view of the world and asks you to believe in it. Journalism presents many world views and wants you to arrive at the truth independently.Tom Tilley is someone who's born out of the tension between these two. You might know him as the former longtime host of triple j's 'Hack', a youth journalism program. He's someone who can speak to people from all walks of life, particularly in the regions. Tom grew up in Mudgee, raised in a 'hardline' Pentecostal church with his mother and pastor father, alongside his three younger brothers. After rebelling against the church in his twenties, he's since lived many lives.  Tom kept his Pentecostal upbringing very separate from his journalism career, but now he details this in his memoir, Speaking In Tongues. ____________Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.Want to grow your business and stay ahead of the pack? Access Mark Bouris' Masterclasses.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 25, 2022 • 54min

#33 Joe Hockey never lets a crisis go to waste

Joe Hockey served as Australia's ambassador to the United States in the last year of President Barack Obama's term and throughout Donald Trump's presidency. He's now released a memoir that tells the tale of those tumultuous, extraordinary times titled, fittingly, Diplomatic.Significantly few people emerged unscathed from their encounters with Trump, and Hockey proved to be the notable exception. Successfully defending and projecting Australia's interests within our alliance with the United States. ____________Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.Want to grow your business and stay ahead of the pack? Access Mark Bouris' Masterclasses.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 18, 2022 • 55min

#32 The Abdallah family find strength, freedom and peace in forgiveness

There are two sides to life. There are moments of great joy and periods of great sadness. The father of six, now seven children, Danny Abdallah, sat down with Mark Bouris to share his story that tragically forced his family into the public eye in 2020 after a drunk driver killed their three children and niece in Oatlands, Sydney's west. Danny and his wife, Leila, have since publicly forgiven the driver and asked the nation to turn their anger into forgiveness. The Abdallah and Sakr family have since launched 'i4give day' in memory of the children's deaths.____________Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.Want to grow your business and stay ahead of the pack? Access Mark Bouris' Masterclasses.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 11, 2022 • 54min

#31 Australian democracy will determine Scott Morrison's destiny

Since the last election, Australia has faced national, life-altering events such as the devastating 2019/20 Black Summer, the COVID-19 pandemic, and global economic uncertainty. It is now time to decide which party is up to the task of getting us through the next three years. The 30th Prime Minister of Australia, Scott Morrison, joins Mark Bouris. An invitation to the Opposition Leader has been shared and remains to be answered.____________Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.Want to grow your business and stay ahead of the pack? Access Mark Bouris' Masterclasses.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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