Peter Freedman AM is the founder and chairman of RØDE Microphones, the Australian audio powerhouse that revolutionised podcasting and the global creator economy.

Was awesome to have him in the studio to talk about his life story. Coming to Australia as an immigrant at a young age, experiencing rough bullying, dropping out of high school, going through hell before finding success and ultimately changing podcasting/creator forever. We had an intriguing conversation about A.I.’s future and Australia’s.


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Peter Freedman AM is the founder and chairman of R&Oslash;DE Microphones, the Australian audio powerhouse that revolutionised podcasting and the global creator economy.
Was awesome to have him in the studio to talk about his life story. Coming to Australia as an immigrant at a young age, experiencing rough bullying, dropping out of high school, going through hell before finding success and ultimately changing podcasting/creator forever. We had an intriguing conversation about A.I.&rsquo;s future and Australia&rsquo;s. 
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#207 Peter Freedman: The Aussie Billionare who changed Podcasting forever

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Greg Norman changed the game of professional golf forever, both on and off the course.

Greg is Australia’s most iconic golfer, who has disrupted the game of golf with LIV. Greg was world No.1 for 331 weeks through the 80s and 90s, and used his nickname to create the Shark brand, which has gone on to become an extremely lucrative global business.

We spoke about:
• Disrupting golf forever with LIV
• Why he started LIV
• His early life, mindset & becoming a businessman
• What he learnt from Bob Hawke and Kerry Packer
• Becoming mates with Presidents and Prime Ministers
• The 2032 Olympics and his business plays today
• Untold stories from his wild experiences around the world
• And much more

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Greg Norman changed the game of professional golf forever, both on and off the course.
Greg is Australia&rsquo;s most iconic golfer, who has disrupted the game of golf with LIV. Greg was world No.1 for 331 weeks through the 80s and 90s, and used his nickname to create the Shark brand, which has gone on to become an extremely lucrative global business.
We spoke about: &bull; Disrupting golf forever with LIV &bull; Why he started LIV &bull; His early life, mindset &amp; becoming a businessman &bull; What he learnt from Bob Hawke and Kerry Packer &bull; Becoming mates with Presidents and Prime Ministers &bull; The 2032 Olympics and his business plays today &bull; Untold stories from his wild experiences around the world &bull; And much more
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#221: Greg Norman on LIV Golf, disruption, playing with US Presidents & Australia’s Best PM

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Wyatt Roy might not be a household name like our famous sportspeople, politicians or actors, but he is a young Australian playing a major role in one of the most innovative projects of our time.

Wyatt is Australia’s youngest ever federal MP and was a key leader driving innovation inside Saudi Arabia’s NEOM project, one of the most ambitious city building visions in modern history.

In this episode, Wyatt breaks down what is really happening inside Saudi Arabia’s economic transformation, how Vision 2030 is reshaping the region, and why global talent and investment are flooding into Riyadh.

From leadership to policy, cultural change to entrepreneurship, Wyatt offers a rare first hand look at a society pivoting at speed and what Australia can learn from it.

A wide-ranging conversation on politics, innovation, media, culture, and the future of work.

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Wyatt Roy might not be a household name like our famous sportspeople, politicians or actors, but he is a young Australian playing a major role in one of the most innovative projects of our time.
Wyatt is Australia&rsquo;s youngest ever federal MP and was a key leader driving innovation inside Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s NEOM project, one of the most ambitious city building visions in modern history.
In this episode, Wyatt breaks down what is really happening inside Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s economic transformation, how Vision 2030 is reshaping the region, and why global talent and investment are flooding into Riyadh.
From leadership to policy, cultural change to entrepreneurship, Wyatt offers a rare first hand look at a society pivoting at speed and what Australia can learn from it.
A wide-ranging conversation on politics, innovation, media, culture, and the future of work.
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#220 Wyatt Roy: Australia’s Youngest Ever MP on Saudi Arabia’s Vision & the Future of Innovation

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Larry Emdur has been a household name and TV icon in Australia for decades.

In this conversation, Larry talks about growing up in Bondi, breaking into television, and the highs and lows that shaped his career. He opens up about what it takes to stay at the top of the media game, the importance of connecting with an audience, and why he still loves getting up early for the morning show.

We also dive into his family, some great stories, his latest venture the Ben Buckler Whisky, the business lessons behind it, and how his upbringing continues to influence the decisions he makes today.

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Larry Emdur has been a household name and TV icon in Australia for decades.
In this conversation, Larry talks about growing up in Bondi, breaking into television, and the highs and lows that shaped his career. He opens up about what it takes to stay at the top of the media game, the importance of connecting with an audience, and why he still loves getting up early for the morning show.
We also dive into his family, some great stories, his latest venture the Ben Buckler Whisky, the business lessons behind it, and how his upbringing continues to influence the decisions he makes today.
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#219 Larry Emdur: 40 Years in TV, Staying Relevant & a New Chapter in Business

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#207 Peter Freedman: The Aussie Billionare who changed Podcasting forever

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