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Episode #237 features a rare public interview with Brendan Dowling, Deputy Secretary for Critical Infrastructure and Protective Security at Australia's Department of Home Affairs — one of the government's most senior national security roles. Brendan was previously Australia's Ambassador for Cyber Affairs.In conversation with Vidit Agarwal, Brendan shares his journey from growing up in Melbourne with Indian and Irish heritage to operating at the heart of Australia's national security system. He reflects on the influence of a mother who migrated from Chennai, a scientist father, and a deep sense of service shaped by family, education and community.Brendan unpacks his real career story — working across refugee camps in the Middle East, representing Australia in Washington during President Trump's first term, negotiating complex international agreements with the United States, and navigating the frontlines of cyber and critical infrastructure security.It's time to explore your curiosity — please enjoy!Note: this episode was recorded on the 14th November, 2025. ________To support this podcast, check out our some of our sponsors & get discounts:→ $1,000 off Vanta: Your compliance superpower — vanta.com/highIf you're keen to discuss sponsorship and partnering with us or recommend future guests, email us at contact@curiositycentre.com today!Join our stable of commercial partners including the Australian Government, Google, KPMG, University of Melbourne and more.________CLICK HERE to read show notes from this conversation. Please enjoy!________Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn or TwitterGet in touch with our Founder and Host, Vidit Agarwal directly hereContact us via our website to discuss sponsorship opportunities, recommend future guests or share feedback, we love hearing how to improve! Thank you for rating / reviewing this podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, it helps others find us and convince guests to come on the show! ________This is the sixth episode in this special series with the Australian Government and their Centre for Australia–India Relations, highlighting the deepening ties between Australia and India across technology, business, media, culture and sport. With nearly one million people of Indian heritage now calling Australia home—the country's fastest-growing large diaspora—this series brings to light the untold stories of change makers shaping the future of both nations.Other guests in this series include Peter Varghese, Sweta Mehra, Bharat Sundaresan, Lisa Stahlalekar and Sanjeev Gandhi, reflecting the breadth of Indian-Australian impact at the most senior levels across government, education, sport, business and culture.________The High Flyers Podcast is described as a "meticulously researched biography" that uncovers the untold stories of remarkable people and companies -- redefining the "high flyer". Launched in 2020, we have ranked in the global top ten podcasts for past two years, with listeners in 27 countries and over 200 episodes released. Excerpts of the podcast have been featured in Forbes, AFR, Daily Telegraph, and showcased at SXSW.200+ guests have joined host, Vidit Agarwal on the show from 15+ countries. Prominent guests include Malcolm Turnbull (Prime Minister of Australia), Anil Sabharwal (VP, Product for Google Chrome, Photos and Drive), Andy Penn (CEO, Telstra), Stevie Case (Chief Revenue Officer, Vanta), Brad Banducci (CEO, Woolworths), Jillian Broadbent (Board Member, Macquarie Capital), Sweta Mehra (EGM, NAB; ex CMO, ANZ), Bowen Pan (Creator, Facebook Marketplace), Sam Sicilia (Chief Investment Officer, Hostplus), Niki Scevak (Co-Founder, Blackbird Ventures), Mike Schneider (CEO, Bunnings), Trent Cotchin (3x Premiership Winning Captain, Richmond Football Club), Jason Collins (Head of Australasia, BlackRock) and many more. Our parent company, Curiosity Centre is your on-demand intelligence hub for knowledge, connections and growth to achieve your potential, everyday. Join 200,000+ Investors, Founders, Functional Leaders, CEOs and Emerging Leaders. Learn with the world's best and be 1% better everyday at https://curiositycentre.com
Tuesday December 16. - How BIG is Tim's head? - Cricket fears - Broken chairs and broken hearts - Bunnings is going off
The gays are truly gaying this week, as we discuss James Charles at Bunnings, Byler shippers on Stranger Things, and Kasey Musgraves at a sex sauna. We also chat Britney's clone, the Bonnie Blue Bang Bus, and our definitive rankings of the Metro Tunnel stations. Enjoy xx Please give us a comment or rating, and follow us here:https://www.instagram.com/popgayspodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@popgayspodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tuesday December 16. - How BIG is Tim's head? - Cricket fears - Broken chairs and broken hearts - Bunnings is going off
Episode #236 features Matteo Franceschetti, Co-Founder & CEO of Eight Sleep — the category-defining sleep fitness company trusted by Elon Musk, Lewis Hamilton, NFL quarterbacks and Olympic champions, and backed by Khosla Ventures, Founders Fund and Y Combinator.Note: This is a replay of Episode 159, originally released in March 2024 — one of our most loved classics.In conversation with Vidit Agarwal, Matteo shares his journey from a small town near Venice to building a global category-defining sleep company. He reflects on learning English in his mid-20s, starting his career as a lawyer, losing his father early, and walking away from a “safe” path to bet on entrepreneurship.Matteo unpacks Eight Sleep's real origin story — early prototypes, repeated YC rejections, the insight that temperature control beat sleep tracking, and the hard realities of building a durable hardware business. He also shares his philosophy on performance, health, leadership and why success comes down to one idea: chop wood, carry water.It's time to explore your curiosity — please enjoy.________To support this podcast, check out our some of our sponsors & get discounts:→ $1,000 off Vanta: Your compliance superpower — vanta.com/highIf you're keen to discuss sponsorship and partnering with us or recommend future guests, email us at contact@curiositycentre.com today!Join our stable of commercial partners including the Australian Government, Google, KPMG, University of Melbourne and more.________CLICK HERE to read show notes from this conversation. Please enjoy!________Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn or TwitterGet in touch with our Founder and Host, Vidit Agarwal directly hereContact us via our website to discuss sponsorship opportunities, recommend future guests or share feedback, we love hearing how to improve! Thank you for rating / reviewing this podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, it helps others find us and convince guests to come on the show! ________The High Flyers Podcast is described as a "meticulously researched biography" that uncovers the untold stories of remarkable people and companies -- redefining the "high flyer". Launched in 2020, we have ranked in the global top ten podcasts for past two years, with listeners in 27 countries and over 200 episodes released. Excerpts of the podcast have been featured in Forbes, AFR, Daily Telegraph, and showcased at SXSW.200+ guests have joined host, Vidit Agarwal on the show from 15+ countries. Prominent guests include Malcolm Turnbull (Prime Minister of Australia), Anil Sabharwal (VP, Product for Google Chrome, Photos and Drive), Andy Penn (CEO, Telstra), Stevie Case (Chief Revenue Officer, Vanta), Brad Banducci (CEO, Woolworths), Jean-Michel Lemieux (CTO, Shopify + Atlassian), Jillian Broadbent (Board Member, Macquarie Capital), Sweta Mehra (EGM, NAB; ex CMO, ANZ), Bowen Pan (Creator, Facebook Marketplace), Sam Sicilia (Chief Investment Officer, Hostplus), Craig Tiley (CEO, Tennis Australia), Niki Scevak (Co-Founder, Blackbird Ventures), Mike Schneider (CEO, Bunnings), Trent Cotchin (3x Premiership Winning Captain, Richmond FC), Jason Collins (Head of Australasia, BlackRock), Peter Varghese (Chief, Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs), Jack Zhang (CEO, Airwallex), Matteo Franceschetti (CEO, Eight Sleep) and many more. Our parent company, Curiosity Centre is your on-demand intelligence hub for knowledge, connections and growth to achieve your potential, everyday. Join 200,000+ Investors, Founders, Functional Leaders, CEOs and Emerging Leaders. Learn with the world's best and be 1% better everyday at https://curiositycentre.com
On today's episode of the Fletch, Vaughan & Hayley Big Pod, haven you ever hurt yourself while taking a photo? Intro Grinder wrapped Bunnings has Labubu's Butter dipped ice cream Top 6 - Things you did on 3G Hayleys insane Algorithm... SLP - Have you ever been in a fist fight? Millennial optimism trend Have you ever hurt yourself while taking a photo Red Flag Christmas presents Bet I can guess your mum's name Fletch & Hayleys upcycle Fact of the day What is the craziest thing a teacher has said? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode #235 features Steve Hind — Co-Founder & CEO of Lorikeet, one of the fastest-growing AI companies backed by QED Investors, Square Peg, Blackbird and the founders of Canva.In this conversation, Steve traces his journey from growing up in regional Queensland to competitive debating, and then an unconventional path across BCG, Bridgewater, BuzzFeed, Stripe, Watershed and a Harvard MBA.Steve shares the lessons that shaped him: the discipline and thick skin he built through debating; the customer-first mindset he learned at Stripe and why he left; the performance culture and feedback systems he absorbed at Bridgewater; and the downsides of having strong opinions in environments that demand alignment.He also breaks down Lorikeet's early pivot, how the team found real product–market fit after painful false starts, and the company's rapid rise to US$75M+ raised in under 12 months.He explains why Lorikeet backs high-accuracy AI agents over copilots, how he thinks about safety and evaluation, and what he's learned about building product, culture, ambition and customer trust while scaling globally.It's time to explore your curiosity — please enjoy.________To support this podcast, check out our some of our sponsors & get discounts:→ $1,000 off Vanta: Your compliance superpower — vanta.com/high→ Find out more about the Law Firm Allens and how they can help your company today at www.allens.com.auIf you're keen to discuss sponsorship and partnering with us or recommend future guests, email us at contact@curiositycentre.com today!Join our stable of commercial partners including the Australian Government, Google, KPMG, University of Melbourne and more.________CLICK HERE to read show notes from this conversation. Please enjoy!________Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn or TwitterGet in touch with our Founder and Host, Vidit Agarwal directly hereContact us via our website to discuss sponsorship opportunities, recommend future guests or share feedback, we love hearing how to improve! Thank you for rating / reviewing this podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, it helps others find us and convince guests to come on the show! ________The High Flyers Podcast is described as a "meticulously researched biography" that uncovers the untold stories of remarkable people and companies -- redefining the "high flyer". Launched in 2020, we have ranked in the global top ten podcasts for past two years, with listeners in 27 countries and over 200 episodes released. Excerpts of the podcast have been featured in Forbes, AFR, Daily Telegraph, and showcased at SXSW.200+ guests have joined host, Vidit Agarwal on the show from 15+ countries. Prominent guests include Malcolm Turnbull (Prime Minister of Australia), Anil Sabharwal (VP, Product for Google Chrome, Photos and Drive), Andy Penn (CEO, Telstra), Stevie Case (Chief Revenue Officer, Vanta), Brad Banducci (CEO, Woolworths), Jean-Michel Lemieux (CTO, Shopify + Atlassian), Jillian Broadbent (Board Member, Macquarie Capital), Sweta Mehra (EGM, NAB; ex CMO, ANZ), Bowen Pan (Creator, Facebook Marketplace), Sam Sicilia (Chief Investment Officer, Hostplus), Craig Tiley (CEO, Tennis Australia), Niki Scevak (Co-Founder, Blackbird Ventures), Mike Schneider (CEO, Bunnings), Trent Cotchin (3x Premiership Winning Captain, Richmond FC), Jason Collins (Head of Australasia, BlackRock), Peter Varghese (Chief, Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs), Jack Zhang (CEO, Airwallex), Matteo Franceschetti (CEO, Eight Sleep) and many more. Our parent company, Curiosity Centre is your on-demand intelligence hub for knowledge, connections and growth to achieve your potential, everyday. Join 200,000+ Investors, Founders, Functional Leaders, CEOs and Emerging Leaders. Learn with the world's best and be 1% better everyday at https://curiositycentre.com
A showdown between two Sydney content creators at an influencer event has captivated TikTok. The confrontation, which has been compared to a Real Housewives brawl, was captured by one of the women at the centre of it. Adelle Petropoulous has confirmed the real reason behind her shock decision to cancel her wedding, just three months out from the big day. Isabelle Mathers is the new owner of Ellie Watson’s much-loved Gold Coast Hinterland mansion. The estate was so popular it became the nation’s most viewed property heading into its auction according to Real Estate.com.au. US beauty influencer James Charles has ruffled feathers after a trip to the Bunnings. Sophie Jane Miller has been left stunned after spotting Justin and Hayley Bieber in a Fish market in Japan. Sunrise reporter Katie Brown has been slammed online, after weighing into the TikTok racism row. Follow Outspoken on Instagram and TikTok, plus join in on the conversation in our Facebook Community. Podcast hosted by Amy Taeuber, Kate Taeuber and Sophie Taeuber. You can follow our new podcast The Mums' Group on Instagram and join in on the conversation in our Facebook Community. Subscribe to Outspoken Plus Outspoken Plus is our subscription offering that gives you an extra dose of the hottest influencer and pop-culture news. Enjoy exclusive access to a BONUS episode every week. A Outspoken Plus subscription costs $5.99 a month, or save with our annual package, for just $49.99 a year*. You can became an Outspoken Plus subscriber via Apple Podcasts: apple.co/outspoken or via Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/03t0cQyHS8OzAYigyksL9E?si=007ba128afd74369. * An annual subscription is only available on Apple Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today on the Scoop the team from Tapod brings you all of the weekly TA & Recruitment News. We cover all sorts of headlines, including… The Australian government throws its hat into the AI world, the French Culture Ministry drugs interviewees, MI5 investigates recruiters, career opportunities for over 50's, Bunnings nails the 5-generation workforce, Australia's gender pay gap is improving, and much more! And don't forget to listen to the upcoming events!Thanks to Indeed for partnering with us on The Scoop.
Episode #234 features John Haddock — Chief Business Officer at Harvey, the fast-growing US$700M+ AI startup backed by Sequoia, OpenAI's Startup Fund, Kleiner Perkins and Elad Gil.In this conversation with host Vidit Agarwal, John reflects on his childhood in Phoenix, lessons from a decade at Stripe: working closely with the Collison brothers, leading across sales, product and global risk, and helping build foundational products like card issuing — and why he ultimately jumped to Harvey at a pivotal moment in AI.John also unpacks how he builds credibility, develops teams, stays close to customers, and manages the speed, trust and complexity required to scale enterprise AI globally, including Harvey's early growth in Australia and the UK.It's time to explore your curiosity — please enjoy.________To support this podcast, check out our some of our sponsors & get discounts:→ $1,000 off Vanta: Your compliance superpower — vanta.com/highIf you're keen to discuss sponsorship and partnering with us or recommend future guests, email us at contact@curiositycentre.com today!Join our stable of commercial partners including the Australian Government, Google, KPMG, University of Melbourne and more.________CLICK HERE to read show notes from this conversation. Please enjoy!________Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn or TwitterGet in touch with our Founder and Host, Vidit Agarwal directly hereContact us via our website to discuss sponsorship opportunities, recommend future guests or share feedback, we love hearing how to improve! Thank you for rating / reviewing this podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, it helps others find us and convince guests to come on the show! ________The High Flyers Podcast is described as a "meticulously researched biography" that uncovers the untold stories of remarkable people and companies -- redefining the "high flyer". Launched in 2020, we have ranked in the global top ten podcasts for past two years, with listeners in 27 countries and over 200 episodes released. Excerpts of the podcast have been featured in Forbes, AFR, Daily Telegraph, and showcased at SXSW.200+ guests have joined host, Vidit Agarwal on the show from 15+ countries. Prominent guests include Malcolm Turnbull (Prime Minister of Australia), Anil Sabharwal (VP, Product for Google Chrome, Photos and Drive), Andy Penn (CEO, Telstra), Stevie Case (Chief Revenue Officer, Vanta), Brad Banducci (CEO, Woolworths), Jillian Broadbent (Board Member, Macquarie Capital), Sweta Mehra (EGM, NAB; ex CMO, ANZ), Bowen Pan (Creator, Facebook Marketplace), Sam Sicilia (Chief Investment Officer, Hostplus), Niki Scevak (Co-Founder, Blackbird Ventures), Mike Schneider (CEO, Bunnings), Trent Cotchin (3x Premiership Winning Captain, Richmond Football Club), Jason Collins (Head of Australasia, BlackRock), Peter Varghese (Former Chief of Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs + Australia's High Comissioner to India) and many more. Our parent company, Curiosity Centre is your on-demand intelligence hub for knowledge, connections and growth to achieve your potential, everyday. Join 200,000+ Investors, Founders, Functional Leaders, CEOs and Emerging Leaders. Learn with the world's best and be 1% better everyday at https://curiositycentre.com
American influencer, James Charles, has managed to offend the entirety of Australia by claiming a Bunnings sausage is simply a 'hot dog'. Now I'm no scientist, but that's just not true... Catch Mick in the Morning, with Roo, Titus & Rosie LIVE from 6-9am weekdays on 105.1 Triple M Melbourne or via the LiSTNR app. Mick In The Morning Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/molloy Triple M Melbourne Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/triplemmelb Triple M Melbourne TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@triplemmelbourne Triple M Melbourne Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/triplemmelbourne See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stav, Abby & Matt Catch Up - hit105 Brisbane - Stav Davidson, Abby Coleman & Matty Acton
We grant a Christmas Miracle! Abby’s bunnings trip went poorly to say the least I peaked outside the window and he was smelling my used shoes The boys are clueless…and not like the movies Albo lied to us about his wedding Abby has organised a 4 HOUR photoshoot for her family See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
American Influencer James Charles is in Australia at the moment, and after locals gave their recommendations, James headed to Bunnings in QLD to try a snag for himself and found the whole ordeal strange but a 10/10 Aussie experience. Just like James, is there something that our International visitors can’t quite get their heads around? Plus, it’s that time of year where those of us who have chionoandrohobia bunker up inside, turn the Hallmark Xmas movies off and avoid all mention of…Snowmen. Yes, there are people who are scared of snowmen. 00:00 - There were 20 boys at Chrissie's house... 02:25 - Say Gday 06:38 - A Bunnings Snag has blown Jack Charles away 09:52 - What's an Aussie thing that's blown your mind? 13:48 - Ed tells us how he feels about Taylor's engagement! 17:58 - The 20 boys caused some chaos 20:30 - Chrissie's Quizzie 25:13 - People have phobia's of...Snowmen 27:38 - Do you have an unusual phobia? 32:20 - Chrissie's Chrissie Lunch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Big Breakfast with Marto & Margaux - 104.5 Triple M Brisbane
Some great tales of people blowing up stuff | A US Influencer visits Bunnings | Dennis Carnahan has a new cricket musical | The FULL story of the Gabba Pig incidentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bunnings. Bluey. Merch everywhere. This one's about how cartoons are billion-dollar sales machines — and what sparkies can learn from it. It's not just marketing, it's positioning. So if your marketing you electrical business in the wrong place… you're cooked.
Episode #233 features Peter Varghese — widely regarded as one of Australia's most influential architects of foreign policy. He currently serves as Chancellor of the University of Queensland and previously held two of the Australian Government's most senior diplomatic roles: Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Australia's High Commissioner to India.Born in Kenya and arriving in Australia in the 1960's under the White Australia Policy, Peter rose from “accidental public servant” to one of the nation's most influential foreign policy leaders — advising Prime Ministers, running Australia's peak intelligence agency, shaping DFAT, crafting the India strategy, and now driving UQ's global and Australia–India partnerships.In this conversation with Vidit Agarwal, Peter reflects on his identity, diplomacy, the craft of clear thinking, Australia-India relations and the lessons from a career defined by courage, conviction and national impact.It's time to explore your curiosity — please enjoy.________To support this podcast, check out our some of our sponsors & get discounts:→ $1,000 off Vanta: Your compliance superpower — vanta.com/highIf you're keen to discuss sponsorship and partnering with us or recommend future guests, email us at contact@curiositycentre.com today!Join our stable of commercial partners including the Australian Government, Google, KPMG, University of Melbourne and more.________CLICK HERE to read show notes from this conversation. Please enjoy!________Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn or TwitterGet in touch with our Founder and Host, Vidit Agarwal directly hereContact us via our website to discuss sponsorship opportunities, recommend future guests or share feedback, we love hearing how to improve! Thank you for rating / reviewing this podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, it helps others find us and convince guests to come on the show! ________This is the fourth episode in this special series with the Australian Government and their Centre for Australia–India Relations, highlighting the deepening ties between Australia and India across technology, business, media, culture and sport. With nearly one million people of Indian heritage now calling Australia home—the country's fastest-growing large diaspora—this series brings to light the untold stories of change makers shaping the future of both nations.________The High Flyers Podcast is described as a "meticulously researched biography" that uncovers the untold stories of remarkable people and companies -- redefining the "high flyer". Launched in 2020, we have ranked in the global top ten podcasts for past two years, with listeners in 27 countries and over 200 episodes released. Excerpts of the podcast have been featured in Forbes, AFR, Daily Telegraph, and showcased at SXSW.200+ guests have joined host, Vidit Agarwal on the show from 15+ countries. Prominent guests include Malcolm Turnbull (Prime Minister of Australia), Anil Sabharwal (VP, Product for Google Chrome, Photos and Drive), Andy Penn (CEO, Telstra), Stevie Case (Chief Revenue Officer, Vanta), Brad Banducci (CEO, Woolworths), Jillian Broadbent (Board Member, Macquarie Capital), Sweta Mehra (EGM, NAB; ex CMO, ANZ), Bowen Pan (Creator, Facebook Marketplace), Sam Sicilia (Chief Investment Officer, Hostplus), Niki Scevak (Co-Founder, Blackbird Ventures), Mike Schneider (CEO, Bunnings), Trent Cotchin (3x Premiership Winning Captain, Richmond Football Club), Jason Collins (Head of Australasia, BlackRock) and many more. Our parent company, Curiosity Centre is your on-demand intelligence hub for knowledge, connections and growth to achieve your potential, everyday. Join 200,000+ Investors, Founders, Functional Leaders, CEOs and Emerging Leaders. Learn with the world's best and be 1% better everyday at https://curiositycentre.com
Episode #231 of The High Flyers Podcast features Sweta Mehra — Executive General Manager at National Australia Bank (NAB) and Former Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at ANZ. Born in Agra, India, Sweta's journey spans Procter & Gamble, ANZ and NAB. At P&G, she rose to Brand Director, leading global consumer brands across Asia. At ANZ, she became Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), driving transformation, financial wellbeing, and digital growth across 34 markets. Today at NAB, she serves as Executive General Manager, Personal Everyday Banking, leading teams shaping the future of banking in Australia.In this conversation, Sweta reflects on growing up with 14 cousins in a lively household, learning resilience from her father, navigating the leap from India to Australia, and the lessons from changing industries, building diverse teams and leading with empathy and curiosity.It's time to explore your curiosity — please enjoy.________To support this podcast, check out our some of our sponsors & get discounts:→ $1,000 off Vanta: Your compliance superpower — vanta.com/highIf you're keen to discuss sponsorship and partnering with us or recommend future guests, email us at contact@curiositycentre.com today!Join our stable of commercial partners including the Australian Government, Google, KPMG, University of Melbourne and more.________CLICK HERE to read show notes from this conversation. Please enjoy!________Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn or TwitterGet in touch with our Founder and Host, Vidit Agarwal directly hereContact us via our website to discuss sponsorship opportunities, recommend future guests or share feedback, we love hearing how to improve! Thank you for rating / reviewing this podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, it helps others find us and convince guests to come on the show! ________This is the fourth episode in this special series with the Australian Government and their Centre for Australia–India Relations, highlighting the deepening ties between Australia and India across technology, business, media, culture and sport. With nearly one million people of Indian heritage now calling Australia home—the country's fastest-growing large diaspora—this series brings to light the untold stories of change makers shaping the future of both nations.________The High Flyers Podcast is described as a "meticulously researched biography" that uncovers the untold stories of remarkable people and companies -- redefining the "high flyer". Launched in 2020, we have ranked in the global top ten podcasts for past two years, with listeners in 27 countries and over 200 episodes released. Excerpts of the podcast have been featured in Forbes, AFR, Daily Telegraph, and showcased at SXSW.200+ guests have joined host, Vidit Agarwal on the show from 15+ countries. Prominent guests include Malcolm Turnbull (Prime Minister of Australia), Anil Sabharwal (VP, Product for Google Chrome, Photos and Drive), Andy Penn (CEO, Telstra), Stevie Case (Chief Revenue Officer, Vanta), Brad Banducci (CEO, Woolworths), Jillian Broadbent (Board Member, Macquarie Capital), Sweta Mehra (EGM, NAB; ex CMO, ANZ), Bowen Pan (Creator, Facebook Marketplace), Sam Sicilia (Chief Investment Officer, Hostplus), Niki Scevak (Co-Founder, Blackbird Ventures), Mike Schneider (CEO, Bunnings), Trent Cotchin (3x Premiership Winning Captain, Richmond Football Club) and many more. Our parent company, Curiosity Centre is your on-demand intelligence hub for knowledge, connections and growth to achieve your potential, everyday. Join 200,000+ Investors, Founders, Functional Leaders, CEOs and Emerging Leaders. Learn with the world's best and be 1% better everyday at https://curiositycentre.com
We think we’ve officially broken Kate she’s been enjoying her weekend but still can’t stop thinking about the show, especially after an embarrassing moment at Bunnings! She’s also got the latest Hollywood goss, with Jennifer Lawrence sharing strong opinions on reality TV and Katy Perry teasing new music that seems to hint at her recent split from Orlando Bloom. Fitzy had a massive weekend catching Oasis as they took over Sydney and gives us the full recap, while Wippa warns about a viral social media test that might not be as accurate as it claims.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We found out the Louvre’s super-secret security password, and honestly, it’s so bad it could’ve been guessed by a toddler. Then there’s Amazon, who’s stirred up chaos by mixing Easter with Christmas for a Hot Cross Pudding you didn’t know you needed. We also copped the scoop on a free ARIA-themed ice cream pop-up with flavours inspired by Aussie music legends (Troye-Senberry Sivan, anyone?). Kim Kardashian’s new legal drama got roasted harder than a Bunnings snag, and to top it all off, we dove into the wildest story of the day: a marriage ruined by a too big package. You’ll never look at Coke cans the same way again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Incoming NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani U-turns from being free to asking voters for donations, dog fight erupts over Bunnings store policy. Plus, a report reveals the Louvre Museum’s epic password fail.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Big Breakfast with Marto & Margaux - 104.5 Triple M Brisbane
Heaps going on in the sporting world and Marto is right across it | The Shonkie Awards have been nominated and we asked for your own Shonkie products | Should we still allow dogs at Bunnings | Margaux brings a new entry to The Dull Men's ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Managing director at Bunnings Group, Michael Schneider, spoke to Jacqui Felgate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode #230 of The High Flyers Podcast features Bowen Pan, who led the creation of Facebook Marketplace and held product leadership roles at Trade Me, Meta, Stripe, and Common Room. He now advises startups and serves on boards including NZME and the Auckland University Business School.Born in China and raised in New Zealand, Bowen shares how learnt English at age nine, how he built Facebook Marketplace from a hackathon, worked directly with Mark Zuckerberg, and led global teams across Silicon Valley. He reflects on lessons in execution, leadership, and returning home to help build the next generation of world-class companies from Australia and New Zealand.It's time to explore your curiosity. Please enjoy.________To support this podcast, check out our some of our sponsors & get discounts:→ $1,000 off Vanta: Your compliance superpower — vanta.com/high→ Get up to 6 months of Notion's Business plan for free with Notion AI included (worth $12K): Go to - https://ntn.so/highflyers & click “Apply Now”If you're keen to discuss sponsorship and partnering with us or recommend future guests, email us at contact@curiositycentre.com today!Join our stable of commercial partners including the Australian Government, Google, KPMG, University of Melbourne and more.________CLICK HERE to read show notes from this conversation. Please enjoy!________Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn or TwitterGet in touch with our Founder and Host, Vidit Agarwal directly hereContact us via our website to discuss sponsorship opportunities, recommend future guests or share feedback, we love hearing how to improve! Thank you for rating / reviewing this podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, it helps others find us and convince guests to come on the show! ________The High Flyers Podcast is described as a "meticulously researched biography" that uncovers the untold stories of remarkable people and companies -- redefining the "high flyer". Launched in 2020, we have ranked in the global top ten podcasts for past two years, with listeners in 27 countries and over 200 episodes released. Excerpts of the podcast have been featured in Forbes, AFR, Daily Telegraph, and showcased at SXSW.200+ guests have joined host, Vidit Agarwal on the show from 15+ countries, including The CEO's of multi-billion dollar companies like Telstra, Bunnings, Australia Post, Woolworths, Airwallex, Eucalyptus, Tennis Australia etc; Board Members at Macquarie Bank, ANZ, Reserve Bank etc; Former Prime Minister of Australia; Globally renowned Tech CEO's from Google, Microsoft, Xero etc, Successful Venture Capital and Family Office Investors; CIO's at the world's biggest superannuation funds; Leading Entertainers; Olympic Gold Medal Winning Athletes and interesting minds you wouldn't have heard of that are changing the world. Our parent company, Curiosity Centre is your on-demand intelligence hub for knowledge, connections and growth to achieve your potential, everyday. Join 200,000+ Investors, Founders, Functional Leaders, CEOs and Emerging Leaders. Learn with the world's best and be 1% better everyday at https://curiositycentre.com
Jeremy Cordeaux fires through Cup Day trivia, RBA rate nerves and Australia’s cost-of-living crunch before unloading on energy policy and political spin. He argues the Nationals are right to dump net zero, links today’s de-industrialisation to the 1975 Lima Declaration, and calls “Future Made in Australia” a slogan without cheap reliable power. He spotlights the PM’s “Joy Division” T-shirt fiasco, Nvidia’s jaw-dropping valuation, and why $8.5b more for bulk billing won’t make healthcare “free”. Plus: “jobs-for-the-boys” quangos, Bunnings’ Aussie-made price dilemma, ABC bias vs national unity, and a musical sign-off from 93-year-old Johnny Mac singing a Peter Clayton track. Melbourne Cup Day trivia; posting schedule RBA decision day; inflation ~3.2% y/y; electricity up ~39% this year Nationals dump net zero; “move as fast as partners/competitors” 1975 Lima Declaration → offshoring industry; link to today’s policy failures “Future Made in Australia” vs high energy/production costs Bunnings boss: hard to sell Aussie-made because it’s dearer PM’s “Joy Division” shirt controversy resurfaces Nvidia hits ~$5T valuation (chips → “fission chips” gag) Bulk-billing sweetener: +$8.5b; “free healthcare” myth; co-payments persist Government sits on the Briggs report; 1,200 public boards; quangos & mates Local colour: Rising Sun / Jim Elder auction plugs Dates & birthdays; Johnny Mac releases Peter Clayton song video See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday 31 October 2025 Shareholders dramatically oust the chair of James Hardie over its controversial $14 billion merger with a US building materials company. Donald Trump meets Xi Jinping and promises to accelerate US nuclear testing. Coles records much faster sales growth than archrival Woolworths. Nvidia becomes the first company to be valued at $US5 trillion Bunnings and Kmart warn of a big rise in aggressive behaviour from shoppers. Join our free daily newsletter here for your chance to win Fear & Greed merch! And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, five smart ideas for using your tax refund. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
First up, we finally unmasked the Bluey mystery voice, yep, it’s Dave McCormick, aka Bandit, and he gave us the lowdown on duck cakes, the movie, and why he keeps quiet at Bunnings. Then Joel stirred the pot on Entertainment Tonight after chatting with Rosie O’Donnell about her feud with Elizabeth Hasselbeck, and now the internet’s losing it while Joel just sits back laughing. We also had a speeding nan who thought highway 112 was the speed limit, plus Brooklyn Beckham and Roger Federer are apparently fighting over hot sauce, Adele and Gwen Stefani crashed Dua Lipa’s show, Drake’s defamation drama got tossed, and China’s traffic jam looked insane. Also, T-Pain got funky with Crocs boots inspired by his hit song Low. It’s a lot, but we’re here for it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Think teens can’t have fun without booze? Think again. In this episode of I’ll Do Better Tomorrow, Justin and Kylie share the behind-the-scenes of hosting an 18th birthday that was loud, laughter-filled - and completely alcohol-free. From a $9.99 Bunnings “doorbell hack” every parent of a gamer needs, to setting clear boundaries that still let kids feel free, you’ll hear how the Coulson's created connection and unforgettable memories without the hangover. KEY POINTS The $9.99 Bunnings wireless doorbell that stops the endless “DINNER!” yelling at teens in headphones. How to host a high-energy, alcohol-free party teens actually rave about. Teaching kids they don’t need substances to have fun or belong. Using “I’ll Do Better Tomorrow” reflections to guide weekly family growth. A fresh take on schooling: why one daughter chose a vocational “industry school” and how alternative pathways (and gap years) can set kids up for success. QUOTE OF THE EPISODE“Life is long. If the standard path isn’t working, stop forcing your child to fit something that doesn’t fit.” – Dr Justin Coulson RESOURCES MENTIONED Register interest for Justin’s upcoming Boys book here Study proves the importance of dads teaching sex education to their sons | Will & Woody A $10 Doorbell Stopped Me Yelling At My Teen | Lise & Sarah Study links a gap year to better university grades | The Conversation Gap Years, ATAR Myths & the Real Path to Success After School [with Amy Dyer] - Happy Families Podcast ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS Model Substance-Free Fun: Show your teen that great parties don’t need alcohol. Set Clear, Kind Boundaries: Explain expectations up front—then let your kids rise to meet them. Explore Alternate School Paths: Investigate vocational schools, traineeships, or gap years if the traditional system isn’t serving your child. Create Simple Connection Cues: Try the wireless doorbell or another gentle way to call your teen without yelling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Journalist and Author Cameron Wilson returns to the show this week to talk about his new book, Conspiracy Nation: Exposing the Dangerous World of Australian Conspiracy Theories, co-authored with Ariel Bogle. Hussein and Cameron talk about the conspiracies, both mundane and over-arching, that have gripped British and Australian political culture, and how the platform-based internet turned fringe conspiratorial arguments into subcultures, and eventually, influential talking points in mainstream politics. They also talk about the real-life consequences of conspiracy theories, the effects on those who have lost loved ones to the messianic promises of conspiratorial cults, and what it might take to try and, at the very least, slow down the process of online radicalisation. -------- Get a copy of Cameron and Ariel's book here: https://www.abebooks.co.uk/9781761153570/Conspiracy-Nation-Exposing-dangerous-world-1761153579/plp ------ PALESTINE AID LINKS -You can donate to Medical Aid for Palestinians and other charities using the links below. https://www.map.org.uk/donate/donate https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/how-you-can-help/emergencies/gaza-israel-conflict -Palestinian Communist Youth Union, which is doing a food and water effort, and is part of the official communist party of Palestine https://www.gofundme.com/f/to-preserve-whats-left-of-humanity-global-solidarity -Water is Life, a water distribution project in North Gaza affiliated with an Indigenous American organization and the Freedom Flotilla https://www.waterislifegaza.org/ -Vegetable Distribution Fund, which secured and delivers fresh veg, affiliated with Freedom Flotilla also https://www.instagram.com/linking/fundraiser?fundraiser_id=1102739514947848 -Thamra, which distributes herb and veg seedlings, repairs and maintains water infrastructure, and distributes food made with replanted veg patches https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-thamra-cultivating-resilience-in-gaza -------- PHOEBE ALERT Okay, now that we have your attention; check out her Substack Here! Check out Masters of our Domain with Milo and Patrick, here! -------- Ten Thousand Posts is a show about how everything is posting. It's hosted by Hussein (@HKesvani), Phoebe (@PRHRoy) and produced by Devon (@Devon_onEarth).
This week we all took a good hard look in the mirror as we revisited "Something Wall-Mart This Way Comes", an episode that arguably resonates more in 2025 than it did in 2004. As South Park is quickly being consumed by the evil Wall-Mart, the boys set out a plan to stop it before their sweet little town is gone for good.We also discuss Guy's love of Timecop, Dando's embarassing "Bunnings" moment and more.LISTEN on Spotify - spoti.fi/4fzFQbj LISTEN on Apple - apple.co/4fCJmBvWATCH on YouTube - bit.ly/southparkpodcastSupport the Four Finger Discount Network for EARLY & AD-FREE access to every show we produce, as well as 100 hours of exclusive content! Join the FFD family today at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscountCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Four Finger Discount (Simpsons) - fourfingerdiscount.com.auThe Movie Guide with Leonard Maltin - themovieguidepodcast.comSpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill-The One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcastTalking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeldSaturday Night Dive (SNL) - spreaker.com/podcast/saturday-night-dive-an-snl-podcastThe Office Talk - spreaker.com/show/the-office-talk-podcastGoin' Down To South Park is brought to you by The Four Finger Discount Network.
What's Bunnings doing in WA that NSW isn't? Jess has an issue with something her husbands done and we ask did you go through the family?Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/nick-jess-and-duckoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Send us a textWhat really drives business valuation – and how do you make your company truly exit-ready? In this episode of the Exit Insights podcast, host Darryl Bates-Brownsword is joined by regular guest Kevin Harrington to explore the crucial differences between financial optimisation and strategic value creation.Together, they break down:Why CFOs and business architects play complementary roles in exit planningThe difference between tangible financials and intangible growth driversWhat really impacts your valuation multiple beyond just profitHow to create a business that's attractive to buyers AND scalable post-exitReal-world lessons from Bunnings, Homebase, and other brand misstepsWhether you're 3–5 years from selling or just want to build a more valuable business, this episode will help you get laser-focused on what matters most.
If my boss found this out, I’d be fired Bunnings voucher blitz Did your Dad make the news? Second chance: We had a session in the servo Where do you draw the line at being environmentally friendly? Gorey story: We pulled the stitches out too early Join the Pod Squad Listen Live on the Nova Player App Follow us on Instagram - TikTok - Facebook - SnapchatSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Now, I've got a huge amount of respect for the police, and I very much, almost weakly appreciate what it is that they do for us, but I think we have to call it. Tom Phillips is embarrassing them. I mean, the fact that he is still out there with his kids coming up 4 years now is embarrassing for the police because it looks like they're having rings run around them by a skinny guy from Mara Koppa. He makes a mockery of them every single time he pops up to nick milk from a dairy or shop in full view of the public in Bunnings, or do a job on a bank. Every time someone in the family pleads for him to come home, every time an international media outlet writes another fascinated piece about him being out there. Every winter, when our own media remember that the family are still out there and draw attention to it again, every time that happens, we are reminded that our police cannot find a guy and his kids in the bush around Mara Koppa. Now, I don't know what's going on here. I have a suspicion, I've shared it with you before, that the police are deliberately just leaving him to it.Cause if they wanted to, they could get him out. And you know that. We're a country of people who understand the bush, he's not the only guy in New Zealand with bush skills. The cops have got specialist teams, and if they don't want to use those teams because they don't wanna have a shootout, well, then we've got the Defense Force. The defense force can be used here - they've actually been used in the search beforehand. And you cannot tell me that our SAS can handle the Taliban, but can't track down a guy in the bush and be on him before he knows that they're there. You cannot tell me they can't do that. I suspect the police have made the decision to not find him, which, by the way, I actually think may be the right decision given how messy I think the family court business could in fact be in this case, but they are not trying to find him. And I just wonder if maybe they should say that out loud. Maybe they should just be upfront that he is out there until the day that Tom Phillips decides to come back, just so that every single passing winter doesn't make the police look like they're being beaten by Tom Phillips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Air Zealand's boss is predicting another challenging year ahead. Our national carrier has seen profits plunge. It's partly due to weak domestic demand and ongoing engine maintenance issues. Chief Executive Greg Foran told Mike Hosking it's also facing unavoidable price hikes for things like landing charges, wages, and engineering materials. He says they can't go down to Bunnings or Mitre 10 to buy a replacement toilet seat for a 787, although he wishes they could. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko chat. 6 - Must listen. https://bit.ly/3USpuRQ 9 - Daily dump. 13 - Dating deal-breakers. 16 - Must watch. https://bit.ly/4i8xAzS 21 - Movie quotes on life. 25 - Just got on with it ay 29 - Stone Cold. 33 - Bunnings jingle. 35 - Must watch 39 - Late mail. 41 - Last drinks. Get in touch with us: https://linktr.ee/therockdrive
Wesfarmers, the owners of Bunnings, Kmart and Officeworks, will pay a special dividend to shareholders after a jump in profits today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We all have them… those little food habits that creep into our week and quietly derail our goals. Maybe it’s finishing the kids’ lunchbox leftovers, grabbing a sausage sizzle at Bunnings, or rewarding yourself with late-night snacks after dinner. In this episode of The Nutrition Couch, dietitians Leanne Ward and Susie Burrell unpack the most common bad food habits holding women back — and how to break them without guilt or restriction. Here’s what we cover: The everyday food habits that add hundreds of extra calories without you realising Why “just in case” snacks, grazing all weekend, and skipping meals can backfire New research on ultra-processed foods showing they reduce weight loss and increase cravings Our supermarket product review: a better-for-you dip and cracker snack pack Listener question: Are two-minute noodles and other noodles really that bad? Whether you’re trying to lose weight, improve your gut health, or just feel more in control of your eating, this episode is packed with practical strategies and fresh insights you can use straight away.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Love, laughs and outrage - the Ash, Luttsy and Nikki Osborne podcast has it all. In this wild episode, the duo dish on the latest celebrity gossip, family drama, and crazy innovations coming out of China. Get ready for non-stop entertainment. The gals kick things off in typical fashion - chatting about the latest influencer breakup and the unfortunate comments made by a footy coach. You'll laugh, you'll cringe. Ash and Nikki don't hold back on their opinions. At the 13 minute mark, hear Ash's crazy mother-in-law make an inappropriate Nazi joke that gets her banned from the cancer clinic. The woman refuses to apologize. You can't make this stuff up! Want to have a baby without the burden of pregnancy? Apparently China has created an android capable of carrying a child from conception to birth. Skip to 27 minutes to hear Ash and Nikki's hilarious takes on this new technology. Other moments include Nikki's run-in with a fan at Bunnings, Ash's son Teddy acing his Naplan test, and much more. Tune in for 40 minutes of unfiltered fun. What are you waiting for? Hit play now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Share your own iconic local footy moment for a chance to win a $1,000 donation to your local club thanks to Toyota - NOMINATE HERE BRAIN ROT TOUR ALL TICKETS!!! ROT TIME! Harry's LOTR Nerd Off. Josh debuts Factual or Actual. Ripper Joke Rewind: Giving bad jokes a second chance. The Lambros have hit struggletown. LIST: Top 5 worst shops to visit on the weekend. SCHEMES: Free tennis tickets & cheap paint from Bunnings! HATS HAVE BEEN RESTOCKED - NEW BEERS HAT
A trip to Bunnings, a bit of 90 ml downpipe, and a Taranaki farm shed - these were some of the initial ingredients that recently culminated in a prestigious design award for New Zealand drink-cooler company Huski. Simon Huesser spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Join us, while we dive into why Warringah is the best place to live in NSW.
In this episode of Perth Property Show, host Trent Fleskens and guest Brendon Ptolomey provide an in-depth analysis of Western Australia's regional property market. They discuss major developments, such as the opening of a new Bunnings in Karratha and its potential impact on property prices. They cover various regions including Port Hedland, South Hedland, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Albany, Margaret River, Bunbury, York, and Northern, highlighting current property trends, price surges, and investment opportunities. Brendon emphasizes the importance of understanding market risks, especially in high-yield but volatile areas like Kartha. The episode concludes with an outlook on future developments and potential interventions needed to balance supply and demand in these markets.
Some experts claim that investing in shares grows the economy, while investing in property doesn't. But is that really true?In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down an article from RNZ that encouraged Kiwis to “break up with property,” and challenge the idea that property investment is bad for New Zealand's future.You'll hear:Why comparing $100 in shares vs $100 in property misses the full picture.The hidden productivity behind property investment – from builders to Bunnings sausages.Why both shares and property can contribute to economic growth – and how.Don't forget to create your free Opes+ account here.For more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
The episode title is completely ridiculous. Thanks, ChatGPT 4.1. Also it thinks Jack is me. I'm not here to change that. Any of you people seen us in the same room? Yeah, I thought so.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Hxiz_rKOOyEIn today's episode:Simon's shirtCostco v.s. BunningsThe fire emoji Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Start your weekend right with TGIF, hosted by Charlie Pickering. This show features special guests including TGIF with Dilruk Jayasinha, Alex Ward and Tom Gleeson.Plus a performance from the cast of musical ‘In The Heights'.
“What does it take to scale one of the most trusted brands in Australia without losing its soul?”Today's guest is Michael Schneider, Managing Director of Bunnings since 2016 and a 20-year veteran of the business. Bunnings is more than a retailer. It's a cultural institution. With more than 380 stores, $18b in revenue and 55,000 team members, it's hard to imagine a time when Bunnings wasn't the default answer to every home improvement question.But behind that dominance is a story of quiet leadership, discipline, and culture at scale.In this episode, we dig into how Bunnings earned and maintained this dominance – from Every Day Low Prices and delivering brand promises at scale, to the cultural consistency that is stitched into the fabric of the business, this is a story of of what it really means to scale up — not just fast, but for good.