
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.
Latest episodes

Jan 4, 2023 • 29min
#61 Best of 2022: Finding resilience in the darkest places
Resilience is a muscle that needs to be constantly exercised. When you listen to these moments, know there is always light at the end of the tunnel. Nedd Brockmann is yet to find his limit after running across Australia – Part 2 Alex Fevola had no other choice but to choose resilience Russell Manser: From bank robbery, prison to surviving lifelong trauma & finding justice Em Rusciano: All my life I've just wanted to be seen The Abdallah family find strength, freedom and peace in forgivenessJoin the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 28, 2022 • 15min
#60 Best of 2022: A countdown of your top 4
Reflect on your favourite Straight Talk episodes of 2022. Thanks for tuning in for a fantastic year.Make sure you check out the full episodes: 4. Tai 'Bam Bam' Tuivasa: 'i'll have a crack at anything'3. Porn Star Angela White: I make very good money, but I also work very hard2. If you want to achieve great things, you need to chase discomfort: Running across Aus for the Guinness world record with Nedd Brockmann – Part 11. Why you're not achieving the things you want in life: James Smith PTJoin the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 21, 2022 • 1h 6min
#59 Nedd Brockmann is yet to find his limit after running across Australia – Part 2
Nedd Brockmann returns to Straight Talk after achieving the unthinkable in 47 days – running from Perth's Cottesloe Beach to Bondi in Sydney. After raising A$2.5m for homelessness, Nedd reflects on what only two people have achieved in the country's history. Mark first met Nedd in June, months before he hit the pavement for the big run in November 2022, when his social following was just a few thousand – now it's upwards of 250k.He has inspired a nation. But what will Nedd do next? Listen to Mark's part 1 with Nedd Brockmann hereJoin the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 14, 2022 • 60min
#58 Comedy trio Sooshi Mango: sold-out arena's, ethnic dads, internet creators
Sooshi Mango is a comedy trio that consists of two brothers, Joe and Carlo Salanitri, and their best friend, Andrew Manfre.First gained popularity when they started in 2015 upon the virality of their video Italians Vs Greeks and Ethnic Dads on Facebook.They have broken the record as the first Australian comedy act to perform three shows at Rod Laver Arena, which seats 15,000 people.Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 7, 2022 • 1h 10min
#57 How do you want to spend the last 10 years of your life? Neurophysiologist: Louisa Nicola
Louisa Nicola is a neurophysiologist, founder and CEO of Neuroathletics.Louisa works with top performers from professional sports, investing, and business to help them leverage neuroscience to perform better, think faster and achieve resultsthat previously felt out of reach.Mark and Louisa chat about ways to help optimise your habits, including sleep, nutrition and exercise that will empower you to perform better in your day-to-day life.Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 30, 2022 • 45min
#56 Porn Star Angela White: I make very good money but I also work very hard
Angela White is one of Australia’s most successful exports, with 9 million on Insta and counting. There’s a lot of noise about what adult entertainers make on OnlyFans, but Angela’s achievements dwarf them.Mark and Angela chat about how she has built a highly profitable brand and business and is very much in control of her career, and is a testament to a new breed of adult entertainment controlled by women.Watch the full chat here:https://youtu.be/keu8oSqvVHoJoin the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 23, 2022 • 58min
#55 Matt Nable comes face-to-face with the inevitable
Matt Nable is someone who’s given so much to Aussie entertainment through his acting, books, and iconic voice.Recently Matt's younger brother Aaron was diagnosed with bulbar onset Motor Neurone Disease. The average survival of this kind of Motor Neurone Disease is between 6 months and 3 years from diagnosis.The Nable family are going through a challenge that no one deserves to go through.We can help by donating to the Nable family’s GoFundMe herehttps://bit.ly/3EzIRGGBUY TICKETS TO RESET AND RISE TOURhttps://bit.ly/3Sftjgl Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 17, 2022 • 1h 12min
#54 MMA Champion on the fight for his life: Mark Hunt
Mark Hunt is a champion in the combat sports industry and a former UFC heavyweight who won the 2001 K-1 World Grand Prix.Hunt is known as the "King of Walk-Offs" because he popularises walking away and stopping attacks before the referee officially ends the match.But he is not walking away from his battle with the UFC. BUY TICKETS TO RESET AND RISE TOURhttps://bit.ly/3Sftjgl Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 9, 2022 • 1h 14min
#53 Comedian Wil Anderson: I don't have confidence but I do things anyway
Wil Anderson is one of Australia's most successful comedians. The host of ABC's popular and long-running show, Gruen and his chart-topping podcast, Wilosophy. Wil's ability to blend critical thinking and comedy has carried him to the top of his industry on a global scale. Ready to celebrate his 25th Melbourne International Comedy Festival, 2020 was supposed to be the best year of Wil's life. I Am NOT Fine, Thanks is part memoir, part manifesto and all comedy from Wil Anderson.VOTE FOR STRAIGHT TALK PODCASThttps://australianpodcastawards.com/voteBUY TICKETS TO RESET AND RISE TOURhttps://bit.ly/3Sftjgl Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 2, 2022 • 52min
#52 The art of the hustle and grind: Behind the influencer of Aussie hip-hop: Hau Latukefu
Hau Latukefu is the influencing voice of Australian hip-hop. He has introduced Aussie audiences to The Kid LAROI, Sampa The Great, Remi, and ONEFOUR. Now working with emerging artists through his imprint of Sony Music, Forever Ever Records, Hau has remained a central part of Australia's music scene for the best two decades. King: Life, Death and Hip Hop, written with journalist Christopher Rileyhttps://www.penguin.com.au/books/king-9781761046308VOTE FOR STRAIGHT TALK PODCASThttps://australianpodcastawards.com/voteBUY TICKETS TO RESET AND RISE TOURhttps://bit.ly/3Sftjgl Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.