Nina Kennedy is an Australian pole vaulter and Olympic athlete, fresh off her gold medal win at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

In this candid conversation, we explore Nina's inspiring journey—from her early days in little athletics to drawing inspiration from Steve Hooker’s gold medal win, and ultimately rising as one of Australia’s top pole vaulting talents. We discuss the complexities of the sport, including the physical demands, the critical role of preparation, her winning mindset and the financial realities of a career in track & field. Nina also shares her decision to leave a part-time job to dedicate herself fully to pole vaulting, her experiences with mental challenges, the responsibility she feels as a role model in women’s sports, plus much more.

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Osher Günsberg is an Australian television, podcast, and radio host, best known for his roles on "The Bachelor Australia" and "Australian Idol."

In this candid conversation, we explore Osher's journey—from his upbringing and struggles with mental health and addiction to his rise as an iconic TV host. We also delve into the art of relationships, maintaining good health, embracing authenticity, and finding your true contribution to the world. This episode is packed with Osher's honest insights and real-world experiences, all sprinkled with some sharp pop culture references along the way. Osher has plenty of wisdom to share..

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Former Detective Chief Inspector Gary Jubelin is one of the country's most respected Homicide Detectives and has been credited with solving some of Australia’s more high profile, complex and horrific crimes.

Gary and I had a wide-ranging conversation about his distinguished career as a police detective, the mindset required to excel in his field, the cases that still haunt him, and his controversial departure from the police force. We also discussed how his viral podcast took off, the public's fascination with crime, and his experiences at the unconventional Macquarie Correctional Service.

And we reminisced about the charity boxing fight that Gary and I participated in a few years ago...

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If you're Australian, you probably know Turia Pitt's story and what happened to her over a decade ago. What you might not know about Turia is her powerful mindset, which developed long before the tragedy in 2011.

In this episode, we discussed her Tahitian heritage, the deep admiration she has for her mother, being a proud nerd in school and university, her drive to challenge herself and make her parents proud, and her ambitions in the mining industry. All of this was before what seems like her second life.

We then talked about that tragic day in September 2011, her excruciatingly painful recovery, what got her through the dark times, and her life today as a mother, author, and renowned public speaker. If you're looking for a wake-up call or a renewed perspective, tune into this one

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Jim Jefferies is one of Australia's all-time comedy greats; so I was truly stoked to have him in-studio for a Straight Talk episode.

We talked through his childhood, early years in Australia and his rise to comedy stardom. We also discussed Trump's assassination attempt, and the current state of the United States. We laughed over untold jokes and wild Hollywood stories, talked about his decision to give up booze, and delved into his relationship with his wife and kids. And, of course, we touched on his unwavering love for Australia.

Make sure to tune into this one, this could be the funniest Straight Talk yet.

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Bedros Keuilian is a well-known entrepreneur, business coach, and author, recognised for his work in the fitness industry and beyond. 

Bedros has an inspiring backstory as an immigrant from Armenia. His family fled the Soviet Union to the United States when he was 6-years-old.

We spoke about his early life and the hardships his family faced, his love for America, and his journey into fitness. Bedros shared details about his specific training and health routine, how he built a $200 million empire, and the healing he has undergone due to abuse in his youth. We also discussed the current division in the United States, the assassination attempt on Trump, and much more.

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James Magnussen is gearing up for a new kind of swimming competition—one that's like the Olympics but with a major twist; no drug testing.

In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of the Enhanced Games. James breaks down how he joined the controversial competition and all the aspects involved in the Enhanced Games. We also discuss his time competing in the Olympics and the shocking statistics about PED use in the Olympics. Tune in as we explore how the Enhanced Games could transform competitive sports forever, the possibility of world record-breaking performances, the ethical considerations involved, potential side effects, and whether James is ready for the public backlash.

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Heston Russell is a former Australian Special Forces Major with over 10,000 hours of leadership in combat operations in the Middle East.

After over a decade of combat leadership, including taking the fight to ISIS, Heston Russell was proud to serve his country. Yet, he felt deeply abandoned when the ABC falsely accused his platoon of war crimes. Make sure to tune in, as the Aussie veteran offers a raw and honest insight into the complexities of modern warfare.

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We see all the headlines and outrage regarding Australain Rugby Union, and to be honest, I’m a bit bored with all the media antics. I want to understand the real intricacies of what created this mess.

I sat down with Stephen Hoiles, a former Wallaby, grassroots rugby coach for Randwick, and TV analyst, who knows the current state of rugby inside and out. Drawing from his experience as a player, coach, and fan, Stephen provided an honest and interesting perspective on the numerous problems facing Rugby Union in Australia.

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These days, digging into real philosophy and virtues feels like a lost art.

It was cool to bounce ideas with Ryan Holiday, a prolific writer who’s breathed new life into stoicism and modern philosophy.

Ryan’s bestsellers like ‘Ego is the Enemy’ and ‘The Obstacle Is The Way’ have sold over four million copies and dominated bestseller lists for more than 200 weeks.

We spoke about his life in Texas, how Ryan became so passionate about stoicism, what his learnt from Marcus Aurelius, the problem with today's world leaders, his mentor Robert Greene, his body of work and much more.

Ryan will be touring around Australia starting 31 July, for more info click here.

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