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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In this episode of Straight Talk, I sit down with economist Chris Joye for round five, a frank conversation about government spending, immigration, productivity and Australia’s economic future.

Chris argues that Australia’s challenges run deeper than events in the Middle East. He examineswhat he describes as $660 billion in additional government debt since 2022, the pressure population growth is placing on housing and infrastructure, and an expanding public service alongside declining private sector productivity.

He also questions the Reserve Bank’s “narrow path” strategy, whether political influence has shaped its approach to inflation, and the cost to Australian households. I then ask Chris what needs to change: how to rein in spending, lift productivity and get Australia’s economy back on track.

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In this episode of Straight Talk, I sit down with economist Chris Joye for round five, a frank conversation about government spending, immigration, productivity and Australia&rsquo;s economic future.
Chris argues that Australia&rsquo;s challenges run deeper than events in the Middle East. He examineswhat he describes as $660 billion in additional government debt since 2022, the pressure population growth is placing on housing and infrastructure, and an expanding public service alongside declining private sector productivity.
He also questions the Reserve Bank&rsquo;s &ldquo;narrow path&rdquo; strategy, whether political influence has shaped its approach to inflation, and the cost to Australian households. I then ask Chris what needs to change: how to rein in spending, lift productivity and get Australia&rsquo;s economy back on track.
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Executive Producer: Samuel Morgan Head of Production: Jonah Mclachlan

Economist Chris Joye WARNS: "We're Going Into Recession" And How We Fix It

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Australian house prices are down 7% from their national peak — and according to SQM Research’s Louis Christopher, there’s an 80% probability they’ll fall another 5–10% over the next six months. In this Straight Talk roundtable, Mark Bouris sits down with Louis and auctioneer Tom Panos to unpack what’s happening in Australia’s property market, why buyers are losing confidence and where prices could go next. From sharp falls on the Gold Coast to first home buyers walking away, rising government spending and the risk of recession, they examine what’s gone wrong and what needs to change.

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Australian house prices are down 7% from their national peak &mdash; and according to SQM Research&rsquo;s Louis Christopher, there&rsquo;s an 80% probability they&rsquo;ll fall another 5&ndash;10% over the next six months. In this Straight Talk roundtable, Mark Bouris sits down with Louis and auctioneer Tom Panos to unpack what&rsquo;s happening in Australia&rsquo;s property market, why buyers are losing confidence and where prices could go next. From sharp falls on the Gold Coast to first home buyers walking away, rising government spending and the risk of recession, they examine what&rsquo;s gone wrong and what needs to change.
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Property Experts Warning: Australian House Prices Could Fall Another 10%

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Adam Gilchrist built one of the greatest cricket careers Australia has ever seen — and almost nobody knows how close he came to losing it. In this episode of Straight Talk, Mark Bouris sits down with Gilly to unpack the mindset behind elite performance: what it's like to get booed onto the field at 22, how a single email from a mate mid-Test-match changed the way he thinks forever, and why the 2005 Ashes nearly broke him. Plus, the real story behind his tequila business,  El*Arquero  and what every Australian entrepreneur can learn from it.

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Adam Gilchrist built one of the greatest cricket careers Australia has ever seen &mdash; and almost nobody knows how close he came to losing it. In this episode of Straight Talk, Mark Bouris sits down with Gilly to unpack the mindset behind elite performance: what it's like to get booed onto the field at 22, how a single email from a mate mid-Test-match changed the way he thinks forever, and why the 2005 Ashes nearly broke him. Plus, the real story behind his tequila business, &nbsp;El*Arquero&nbsp; and what every Australian entrepreneur can learn from it.
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Adam Gilchrist: “Have I Been A Hoax?” — The Truth Behind His Cricket Career

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

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