Straight Talk with Mark Bouris

If you think Merrick Watts is "just" a funny guy, then think again. Being underestimated and proving people wrong is something he loves to do. Merrick is, in his own words, a chameleon. He's able to adapt and thrive in any situation you throw at him. Grapes Of Mirth 2022 Event tickets.––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.Want to grow your business and stay ahead of the pack? Access Mark Bouris' Masterclasses.Got a question or comment for Mark? Send an email. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eddie Hearn is one of the most prominent names in boxing. As chairman of Matchroom Sport, Hearn is behind some of the biggest clashes in the industry like Tyson Fury v Deontay Wilder, Canelo Álvarez vs.Caleb Plant and Katie Taylor vs Claressa Shields.Eddie Hearn talks to Mark Bouris about Matchroom's influence, the infamous KSI V Logan Paul 2 fight and his thoughts leading up to Teófimo López vs. George Kambosos Jr. at Maddison Square Garden. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.Want to grow your business and stay ahead of the pack? Access Mark Bouris' Masterclasses.Got a question or comment for Mark? Send an email. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Ivan Cleary presented his son The Clive Churchill medal, moments after the heart-stopping 2021 grand final win against the South Sydney Rabbitohs, the crowd's loud cheers faded into the background. It was a surreal moment for the Penrith Panthers coach, who, just a year ago, was recovering from their premiership loss against Melbourne Storm. And it was a surreal moment for the Penrith faithful back home at the foot of the mountain in Western Sydney.Ivan and Mark talk about shifting the narrative from a 2019 huge loss to bringing home a win for Western Sydney and the father/coach relationship dynamic with his son Nathan.––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.Want to grow your business and stay ahead of the pack? Access Mark Bouris' Masterclasses.Got a question or comment for Mark? Send an email. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In more than 30 years, Harry Garside took home an Olympic bronze medal after facing Cuba's Andy Cruz at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Despite the accolades for securing a spot in the Olympics, he remains hungry to do more and be better as a pro boxer.  ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.Want to grow your business and stay ahead of the pack? Access Mark Bouris' Masterclasses.Got a question or comment for Mark? Send an email. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While everyone is thinking about the COVID-19 pandemic, writer, filmmaker John Safran is checking up on the world's largest cigarette company, Philip Morris. In September 2018, on the same day as World No-Tobacco Day, Philip Morris announced it wants to “unsmoke” the world.In his latest book, Puff Piece – How Philip Morris Set Vaping Alight (and burned down the English language), John Safran investigates how the tobacco company bend and shape-shift language to convince the world they're helping people give up smoking through genius marketing.––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.Want to grow your business and stay ahead of the pack? Access Mark Bouris' Masterclasses.Got a question or comment for Mark? Send an email. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NBA and NBL player Andrew Bogut is one of the many people caught in the middle of Australia's lockdown.After going public on social media about the hard COVID-19 lockdown in Melbourne, Bogut's explosive rant went viral, triggering a divided response amongst people. Mark and Andrew have an open discussion about why they believe the COVID-19 lockdowns are affecting those in lower socio-economic areas disproportionately harder and why governments need to face up to some of the faults of lockdown.   Listen to Andrew Bogut's podcast 'Rogue Bogues' here Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.Got a question or comment for Mark? Send an email. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh van Cuylenberg is the founding director of The Resilience Project, a best selling author, and co-host of the popular podcast, The Imperfects. Hugh is on a quest to share what it means to live a happier, more fulfilled life through practising gratitude and building resilience. Many of us lack the tools to practise gratitude and resilience, leaving us worse off and incomplete. Learn how to develop the skills to become more resilient, no matter your situation, with Hugh van Cuylenberg and Mark Bouris.##### 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Right now, being Treasurer isn't an enviable job.Mark Bouris spoke to the Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg about the plan for reopening the Australian economy safely, why the economic foundations remain strong and the likelihood of a bounce-back for Australian businesses.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.Got a question or comment for Mark? Send an email. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Bridges has managed to carve her way to the top of the fitness world and maintains her top spot as an industry leader.But in 2020, Michelle experienced what she describes as one of her “darkest moments”, and as a result, the public saw a different side of her.Michelle Bridges is incredibly honest during her chat with Mark Bouris and shares how she managed to get through an unfamiliar dark period in her life. Michelle and Mark also discuss Celebrity Apprentice Oz, how the MB business evolves and what her son, Axel, is getting up to with mum. Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.Got a question or comment for Mark? Send an email. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More and more people are looking to invest, especially since the pandemic.Peter Simpson is a financial advisor of Shaw and Partners and shares his 20+ investing knowledge.Mark and Peter chat about the highs and lows of the sharemarket, AfterPay and things to consider before making an investment.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.Got a question or comment for Mark? Send an email. ******Disclaimer: The information on this podcast contains general information and does not consider your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. Peter Simpson is a registered Financial Advisor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.