Only one Australian can say he holds the NFL Superbowl title ring, and that's Jesse Williams. Born in Brisbane, to Indigenous Australian parents and dreaming of playing football. Jesse was the first Indigenous Australian to receive a scholarship to play college football over in the US. Shortly after signing with the Seattle Seahawks, his NFL career was over before it even had a chance to get started - Jesse was diagnosed with kidney cancer at the age of 24. It's tough for any athletes coming to the end of their sporting careers, let alone having to deal with that as soon as they've made it onto the stage they dream of playing on. So how did Jesse deal with it? Find out more about Jesse's work here: https://www.firststepfoundation.com.au/ Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Jemma King is a Human Behaviourist specialising in Emotional Intelligence and Performance under Stress expert. Dr King is also a Research Fellow at the University of Queensland School of Psychology and works as a specialist external advisor to McKinsey and Company. She has consulted the Australian Defence Force, Special Operations Command, and the Centre for Australian Army. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Current New South Wales premier Dominic Perrottet and opposition leader Chris Minns share with Mark Bouris their position for the eastern state of Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life is fleeting. Don't waste it criticising how you look and feel. Taryn Brumfitt leads the Body Image Movement, teaching people to love and appreciate their bodies. She is also 2023's Australian Of The Year. In 2016, Taryn's documentary Embrace tackled the serious issue of women’s body loathing and her own path to body acceptance. Her work has since reached more than 200 million people, leading her to become an internationally recognised keynote speaker whose work is recognised by UN Women. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Page is the original Yellow group member of the mega-success band, The Wiggles. Wiggles announced that Page would leave the group due to poor health in 2006. Greg collapsed suddenly during a reunion show at Castle Hill RSL in Sydney. Due to a "strong chain of survival," Greg survived a cardiac arrest. Greg founded his charity, Heart of the Nation, after his near-death experience. His goal with the charity is to ensure everyone can access an AED as needed through "communal ownership" to help share the cost. Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The highly anticipated showdown between Australia's UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski and lightweight contender Islam Makhachev in Perth in February 2023 has become one of the sport's greatest fights. Volkanovski is known for his powerful striking and elite grappling skills. While he couldn't protect his title, he remains pound-for-pound the best in the world. Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Everyone can make their narrative, and you can't control it." Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw are the co-founders of KIC – a wellness and health brand. While the fitness industry and the tech industry is one of the noisiest markets, KIC is one of the biggest apps in Australia. Buy You Take Care by Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Charlie Teo is Australia's most well-known neurosurgeon for right and wrong reasons. Since the end of 2021, Teo has been unable to operate in Australia due to restrictions on his licence. Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iliza Shlesinger is an American comedian, actress, television host, executive producer, and screenwriter. One of today’s leading comedians with a fan base who shows their loyalty by creating Iliza-inspired swag to wear to her shows. Fans have seen her and her comedy evolve from “party goblin” to a mother and voice of the “elder millennial” generation. Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's it like to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy? Retired Army Major General Mick Ryan AM shares his insight almost a year on from when the Russia-Ukraine first broke at the start of 2022. He shares why he thinks Zelenskyy is the greatest leader of the 21st century, where the war is going next, and what comes next. Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Manson's orange book, The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck continues to strike a chord with audiences across the globe. With over 15 million copies sold, readers love its no-bullshit, life-changing advice. The book has now made its way onto the screen. As we continue to be tested by things outside of our control, this chat is a reminder that there are only so many things we can give a fuck about, so we need to figure out which ones really matter. Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Assadi Youssef is a former hacker working at KPMG as a cybersecurity consultant. He helps Australian businesses improve cybersecurity because he knows how to exploit their weak points. Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 forgiveness Join the Facebook Group. Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 hard 2. 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 1. Why you're not achieving the things you want in life: James Smith PT Join the Facebook Group. Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 here Join the Facebook Group. Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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 results that 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.

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/keu8oSqvVHo Join the Facebook Group. Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 here https://bit.ly/3EzIRGG BUY TICKETS TO RESET AND RISE TOUR https://bit.ly/3Sftjgl Join the Facebook Group. Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 TOUR https://bit.ly/3Sftjgl Join the Facebook Group. Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.