Mark Bouris

I’ve spent the last year interviewing the best experts in the country to learn as much as I can about increasing our longevity and in this tweet I’ll break down the 3 core lessons that have given me the biggest returns in my health. And make sure you read till the end cause they may just increase your health span. (read thread in comments)

"You don't really heal from it" In our conversation, Michael Clarke opens up about his leadership philosophy, the weight of captaincy, and the personal costs of life in the spotlight. He discusses the tragic loss of teammates including Phil Hughes, Shane Warne and Andrew Symonds, shares insights on modern cricket’s evolution, and reflects on the controversial moments that defined his career. Clarke also speaks candidly about fatherhood, finding balance through the strong women in his life, and how becoming a parent has fundamentally changed his perspective on leadership and empathy.

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When Michael Clarke was tasked with leading Australia back to no.1 in the world! In our conversation, Clarke opens up about his leadership philosophy, the weight of captaincy, and the personal costs of life in the spotlight. He discusses the tragic loss of teammates including Phil Hughes, Shane Warne and Andrew Symonds, shares insights on modern cricket’s evolution, and reflects on the controversial moments that defined his career. Clarke also speaks candidly about fatherhood, finding balance through the strong women in his life, and how becoming a parent has fundamentally changed his perspective on leadership and empathy.

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@MClarke23 is one of Australian cricket’s most successful yet polarising captains. In our conversation, Clarke opens up about his leadership philosophy, the weight of captaincy, and the personal costs of life in the spotlight. He discusses the tragic loss of teammates including Phil Hughes, Shane Warne and Andrew Symonds, shares insights on modern cricket’s evolution, and reflects on the controversial moments that defined his career. Clarke also speaks candidly about fatherhood, finding balance through the strong women in his life, and how becoming a parent has fundamentally changed his perspective on leadership and empathy. Search Straight Talk wherever you get your podcast to watch and listen.

RBA rates were lifted with a close 5–4 vote in favour. Should there be more transparency around who’s making these decisions?

My thoughts on RBA’s interest rate hike today!

How Australia's Military Strategy has already been decided for us. Mark Wales is a former SAS soldier who served multiple tours in Afghanistan and Iraq, now providing strategic analysis on the unfolding Middle East conflict and Australia’s defence vulnerabilities. Wales breaks down the current Iran operation, explaining how it differs from previous Middle East campaigns and why traditional military technology still requires boots on the ground. He discusses Australia’s concerning defence gaps, from our 35-day fuel reserves to our minimal submarine fleet, and explains how geopolitical tensions could cascade into a broader global conflict involving multiple fronts. Search Straight Talk wherever you get your podcast to watch and listen. --

How the US President Can Launch a Nuclear Strike anywhere in the world. Mark Wales is a former SAS soldier who served multiple tours in Afghanistan and Iraq, now providing strategic analysis on the unfolding Middle East conflict and Australia’s defence vulnerabilities. Wales breaks down the current Iran operation, explaining how it differs from previous Middle East campaigns and why traditional military technology still requires boots on the ground. He discusses Australia’s concerning defence gaps, from our 35-day fuel reserves to our minimal submarine fleet, and explains how geopolitical tensions could cascade into a broader global conflict involving multiple fronts. Search Straight Talk wherever you get your podcast to watch and listen.

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How worried should Australia be right now? Mark Wales is a former SAS soldier who served multiple tours in Afghanistan and Iraq, now providing strategic analysis on the unfolding Middle East conflict and Australia’s defence vulnerabilities. Wales breaks down the current Iran operation, explaining how it differs from previous Middle East campaigns and why traditional military technology still requires boots on the ground. He discusses Australia’s concerning defence gaps, from our 35-day fuel reserves to our minimal submarine fleet, and explains how geopolitical tensions could cascade into a broader global conflict involving multiple fronts. Search Straight Talk wherever you get your podcast to watch and

Is this the start of WW3? Mark Wales is a former SAS soldier who served multiple tours in Afghanistan and Iraq, now providing strategic analysis on the unfolding Middle East conflict and Australia's defence vulnerabilities. Wales breaks down the current Iran operation, explaining how it differs from previous Middle East campaigns and why traditional military technology still requires boots on the ground. He discusses Australia's concerning defence gaps, from our 35-day fuel reserves to our minimal submarine fleet, and explains how geopolitical tensions could cascade into a broader global conflict involving multiple fronts. Search Straight Talk wherever you get your podcast to watch and listen.

What shocked this AI expert most about how fast AI is moving. Toby Walsh is one of the world’s foremost artificial intelligence researchers — a professor at UNSW, author of multiple books on AI, and a regular voice at the United Nations on the governance of autonomous weapons. Search Straight Talk or hit the link in the bio to record.

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Watch this before buying a home in 2026. Episode one of the home buyer series is out now on my YouTube channel. After 50 years in the mortgage and property game, I feel compelled to package up everything I’ve learnt and share it all with you in the form of this new series which we are calling the Home Buyer Series. We’re gonna cover the cornerstone topics like the criteria for picking winning properties, how to save as efficiently as possible, how to maximise your borrowing capacity but also I’ll take you step by step through the loan process - rates, hidden costs, finding the right broker, the buying process - dealing with real estate agents, auctions, conveyancing and making money from property, as well as negative gearing, tax advantages etc. Watch now on my YouTube channel

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The growing threat of AI Warfare. @TobyWalsh is one of the world’s foremost artificial intelligence researchers — a professor at UNSW, author of multiple books on AI, and even a voice at the United Nations on the governance of autonomous weapons. Search Straight Talk or hit the link in the bio to record.

@hkrob Thanks for listening Rob

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How they get you! Straight Talk with the iconic Chris Kohler is out now! In this episode, we cover: - Breaking down interest rates and Reserve Bank decisions for the public - His journey into journalism and rise within financial media - Building a strong social media presence and developing a well known alter ego\ - Behind the scenes insights from RBA press conferences - Public trust in institutions and media accountability - Themes from his new book and broader social commentary - Productivity trends and economic pressures - The evolving media landscape and digital integration Search Straight Talk wherever you get your podcast to watch and listen.

"He was terrifying because he had those crazy eyes" Straight Talk with Braith Anasta is out now! The former NRL star turned Fox League host joins me for a straight, honest conversation about footy, family, pressure and life after the game. We talk about: • Losing his dad to suicide at 15 • Why men stay silent and the cost of bottling things up • The highs of his NRL career and the moments that shaped him • Who genuinely scared him on the field • What he learned from the Andrew Johns and Matthew Johns • Handling controversy when the spotlight turns harsh • Fatherhood and breaking the cycle • Finding identity and purpose once the jersey comes off

What helps Braith Anasta most with mental health. And he doesn't mind a photo too..  Straight Talk with Braith Anasta is out now! The former NRL star turned Fox League host joins me for a straight, honest conversation about footy, family, pressure and life after the game. We talk about: • Losing his dad to suicide at 15 • Why men stay silent and the cost of bottling things up • The highs of his NRL career and the moments that shaped him • Who genuinely scared him on the field • What he learned from the Andrew Johns and Matthew Johns • Handling controversy when the spotlight turns harsh • Fatherhood and breaking the cycle • Finding identity and purpose once the jersey comes off