Apart of my morning routine is getting into my car and tuning into Ben Fordham on 2GB.

It was great to finally sit down and chat with one of Australia’s leading voices on the radio.

We covered a wide range of topics including Ben's family dynamics and insights from growing up with his father, John, a legendary talent manager, and his mother, Veronica. We also spoke about how fear of failure motivates him, his early days in the radio industry, his process when interviewing prominent figures such as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and internet sensation Spanian, current issues were facing in Australia, and much more.

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Whether you love him or hate him, you cannot deny Nick Kyrgios's uncanny ability to entertain.

It’s taken a while to get Nick on the pod but the wait is finally over.

It was awesome to get to know who the real Nick Kyrgios is. We covered a wide range of topics, including his Greek heritage, journey to success, challenges of fame and social media, his relationship with his girlfriend Costeen, interactions with the media, return to professional tennis, his various business ventures, involvement with OnlyFans, experiences interviewing icons such as Mike Tyson & Gordon Ramsay, speculation on the possibility of breakaway competitions in professional tennis similar to LIV Golf and more.

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As someone who has been a rugby league fan since the '60s, it's fair to say that the NRL could be in its best state yet.

Much of the strength we see in the game today is owed to the work of my latest Straight Talk guest, John Quayle.

John served as the General Manager and CEO of the NSWRL and ARL from 1983-1996. Under his leadership, the game underwent significant changes, including the iconic Tina Turner campaign, the Super League War, and the sport's expansion throughout Australia.

In this week's Straight Talk pod, John and I reminisced about the early days of rugby league, his role in professionalising the NRL, how he persuaded Tina Turner to sing in an NRL advertisement, his involvement in the Super League War, negotiation tales with Kerry Packer, and much more.

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In these politically divisive times, whether we sit on the left or the right, it’s crucial to engage in respectful conversations with one another.

In this week's Straight Talk pod I spoke to founder of Cheek Media Hannah Ferguson about the current state of journalism and Australian politics.

Hannah and I have different perspectives from our life experiences, but I found it very insightful to hear how she views the world.

We spoke about her experience studying law, starting Cheek Media, the importance of having healthy discourse, her thoughts on Rupert Murdoch, running for Prime Minister, the state of Australian politics, her podcast 'Big Small Talk' and much more. Enjoy!

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I've always been fascinated by successful leaders and coaches. Why can some make it happen and others not?

Paul Roos turned around a 72-year losing culture at the Sydney Swans and deeply contributed to the club’s popularity we see today.

If there’s someone qualified to talk about leadership and coaching, it’s Paul. I’ve long admired how he inspired change and instilled a winning mentality at the Swans.

In our second podcast together we spoke about Paul's new life in Hawaii, his early AFL playing career, his coaching & leadership process, bringing meditation to the Swans, importance of journaling, what makes a great leader, his new business 'Performance by Design' and much more.

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George Kambosos Jr has never cut corners in his boxing career, and his next bout is shaping up to be his toughest challenge yet.

The former world champ will face Vasiliy Lomachenko, one of this generation's most decorated boxers, on May 12 in Perth.

Us Aussie boxing fans are greatly indebted to George for his relentless pursuit in bringing the best fights Down Under.

If you're looking for motivation, this podcast is a must-listen.

In our third round of recording a pod together, we spoke about:

• George's upcoming battle in Perth
• The dedication he has in bringing the best fights to Australia
• Not taking easy matches
• What he learned from the Haney losses
• Ryan Garcia's recent antics
• Mike Tyson v Jake Paul
• How he balances his boxing career and family life
• Physical preparation and mindset for this fight

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It's always puzzled me how those who bring us the most laughter often battle the greatest demons.

Dan reinvented himself after an underwhelming AFL career and became one of Australia's most popular podcasters. But reaching this success off the footy field has been a hell of a mental battle.

We spoke about :

• Dan's childhood
• Becoming a no.10 pick in the AFL draft
• The struggles in his footy career
• Hitting rock bottom after retirement
• Dan's mental health journey
• Going viral on social media
• The strategy behind his podcast 'Dan Does Footy' which has been charting no.1 in Australia
• Imposter syndrome
• Wanting to revolutionise AFL media

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Robert Kiyosaki is an acclaimed entrepreneur, author, and investor best known for his influential book series "Rich Dad Poor Dad," which emphasises financial education and wealth-building principles. The legendary book has gone on to sell more than 40 million copies in over 100 countries worldwide.

I caught up with Robert while he was Down Under for his last speaking tour ever in Australia.We spoke about his love for Australia, growing up in Hawaii, serving in Vietnam, his relationship with his poor dad, what he learned from his rich dad, achieving financial success, what made him write his legendary book, his predictions on a future recession, the possibility of WW3, how powerful the banks are, his relationship with President Donald Trump and much more.

Make sure to tune into this one, this podcast is stacked with golden nuggets of information.

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