Mark Schwarzer is one of the greatest goalkeepers Australia has ever produced — 109 caps, a Premier League career spanning two decades, and a front-row seat to some of football's most defining moments.

Recorded during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, we break down Australia's chances against Egypt, what it actually feels like to face a penalty shootout, and why he believes the current Socceroos squad might be the most exciting group of Australian footballers ever assembled.

We speak about:
• How Australia should set up tactically against Mo Salah and Egypt 
• Why Kylian Mbappé appears to have more time on the ball than anyone else 
• The psychology of penalty shootouts from a goalkeeper's perspective 
• The infamous 2006 World Cup loss to Italy and Fabian Grosso's theatrical dive 
• Growing up in Grose Wold and his path from Marconi FC to European football 
• Football as the one sport that unites multicultural Australia 
• The John Travolta story from the Uruguay qualifier dressing room

Mark Schwarzer is one of the greatest goalkeepers Australia has ever produced &mdash; 109 caps, a Premier League career spanning two decades, and a front-row seat to some of football's most defining moments.
Recorded during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, we break down Australia's chances against Egypt, what it actually feels like to face a penalty shootout, and why he believes the current Socceroos squad might be the most exciting group of Australian footballers ever assembled.
We speak about: &bull; How Australia should set up tactically against Mo Salah and Egypt &bull; Why Kylian Mbapp&eacute; appears to have more time on the ball than anyone else &bull; The psychology of penalty shootouts from a goalkeeper's perspective &bull; The infamous 2006 World Cup loss to Italy and Fabian Grosso's theatrical dive &bull; Growing up in Grose Wold and his path from Marconi FC to European football &bull; Football as the one sport that unites multicultural Australia &bull; The John Travolta story from the Uruguay qualifier dressing room

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Too often, we avoid real conversations. Entrepreneur Mark Bouris sits down and gets to know people, understands what makes them tick, and shares the great and unusual things they&rsquo;re doing. There&rsquo;s no sugar coating. There&rsquo;s no hiding behind fancy marketing slogans. Just an honest conversation.

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Socceroos Legend Mark Schwarzer on World Cup 2026, Egypt & the Italy Heartbreak That Still Stings

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Alex Volkanovski walked into Mark's studio years ago with no idea what his brand was. Now he's a former UFC featherweight world champion, part-owner of a fight gear company, building a media presence through Cooking with Volk, and defending his belt at 38 — by choice, not necessity. This is a conversation about identity, purpose, and what happens when elite athletes build something that lasts beyond the sport. Volk is as calculated in business as he is in the octagon, and this conversation proves it. For more content like this:

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Alex Volkanovski walked into Mark's studio years ago with no idea what his brand was. Now he's a former UFC featherweight world champion, part-owner of a fight gear company, building a media presence through Cooking with Volk, and defending his belt at 38 &mdash; by choice, not necessity. This is a conversation about identity, purpose, and what happens when elite athletes build something that lasts beyond the sport. Volk is as calculated in business as he is in the octagon, and this conversation proves it. For more content like this:
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Executive Producer: Samuel Morgan Head of Production: Jonah Mclachlan&nbsp;

UFC Champ Alex Volkanovski on Retirement, His Next Fight & Life Outside the Ring

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Johnathan Thurston didn't make the Broncos academy as a kid — and that rejection lit a fire that carried him to four Dally M Medals, three Golden Boots, and the most iconic grand final moment in NRL history. But this conversation goes well beyond football. JT breaks down the chess match inside rugby league in a way you've never heard before — body language reads, defensive line manipulation, kicking routines under grand final pressure. And then he talks about the work he's doing now, pulling kids away from the justice system and back into school, one program at a time. This is what a champion actually looks like when the jersey comes off.

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Johnathan Thurston didn't make the Broncos academy as a kid &mdash; and that rejection lit a fire that carried him to four Dally M Medals, three Golden Boots, and the most iconic grand final moment in NRL history. But this conversation goes well beyond football. JT breaks down the chess match inside rugby league in a way you've never heard before &mdash; body language reads, defensive line manipulation, kicking routines under grand final pressure. And then he talks about the work he's doing now, pulling kids away from the justice system and back into school, one program at a time. This is what a champion actually looks like when the jersey comes off.
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Johnathan Thurston "I was going down the wrong path": The Decision That Changed My Life

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Two journalists from The Australian spent years digging into the real story behind tech giant Atlassian, and turned it into a book.

It traces how two UNSW graduates built a global software company from a Glebe share house into a NASDAQ listed giant worth more than $100 billion at its peak. Along the way, Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar became best men at each other's weddings and eventually bought mansions next door to each other in Point Piper.

But the book also uncovers how internal tensions, diverging lifestyles and a neighbourhood renovation dispute ultimately drove a wedge between them, turning one of Australia's greatest business partnerships into one of its most quietly broken.

Purchase the book here: https://harpercollins.com.au/products/9781460769492

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Two journalists from The Australian spent years digging into the real story behind tech giant Atlassian, and turned it into a book.
It traces how two UNSW graduates built a global software company from a Glebe share house into a NASDAQ listed giant worth more than $100 billion at its peak. Along the way, Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar became best men at each other's weddings and eventually bought mansions next door to each other in Point Piper.
But the book also uncovers how internal tensions, diverging lifestyles and a neighbourhood renovation dispute ultimately drove a wedge between them, turning one of Australia's greatest business partnerships into one of its most quietly broken.
Purchase the book here: <a href="https://harpercollins.com.au/products/9781460769492">https://harpercollins.com.au/products/9781460769492</a>
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The Atlassian Story: The Rise of the Tech Bros & the Ultimate Broken Partnership

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Socceroos Legend Mark Schwarzer on World Cup 2026, Egypt & the Italy Heartbreak That Still Stings

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