Straight Talk with Mark Bouris

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.

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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.

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"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

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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Assadi Youssef is a cybersecurity consultant working at KPMG.

He helps Australian businesses improve cybersecurity because he knows how to exploit their weak points. 

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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. 

1. Nedd Brockmann is yet to find his limit after running across Australia – Part 2
2. Alex Fevola had no other choice but to choose resilience 
3. Russell Manser: From bank robbery, prison to surviving lifelong trauma & finding justice 
4. Em Rusciano: All my life I've just wanted to be seen 
5. The Abdallah family find strength, freedom and peace in forgiveness

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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

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