Best Simon Dutton Podcasts (2025)

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Guardian Essential report: can Labor live up to expectations? 25:18

6d ago25:18

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Post-election Albanese has seen a surge in popularity but what is the electorate expecting from a second term Labor government and can they deliver during challenging times? Guardian Australia’s political reporter, Josh Butler sits down with chief political correspondent, Tom McIlroy and Essential Media’s executive director, Peter Lewis.…

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Guardian Essential report: is the real question now just how big Labor’s victory will be? 15:12

20d ago15:12

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Just days out from the crucial vote, the latest Guardian Essential poll shows steady support for Labor. But with a significant number of undecided voters and a strong field of independents, questions remain about how convincing their victory will really be. Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent, Tom McIlroy, sits down with Essential Me…

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Guardian Essential report: as Labor pulls further ahead, can Dutton outmanoeuvre Albanese? 19:28

1M ago19:28

19:28

As the election draws near, Labor has extended its lead against the Coalition in the latest Essential poll, raising new questions about what Peter Dutton needs to do to shift the momentum in his favour. Political reporter Dan Jervis-Bardy sits down with Essential Media’s executive director Peter Lewis to unpack the strategies and dynamics shaping t…

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Guardian Essential report: power v poise – Australian Politics podcast 21:37

2M ago21:37

21:37

At the electoral crossroads, Guardian Australia’s political reporter Krishani Dhanji talks to Essential Media’s executive director Peter Lewis about what risks and rewards await Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese as they gamble over the projection of strong v steady leadership to win the hearts and minds of Australian voters. Plus: who would people …

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Guardian Essential report: as Albanese’s approval rating rises, why do the lads stand out? – Australian Politics podcast 23:06

2M ago23:06

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As the prime minister hits his highest approval ratings in 18 months, the Guardian Essential poll goes deep into demographics this week. Why do young Australian men support Trump and Dutton more than anyone else? Could Dutton take advantage of this trend? Guardian Australia’s political reporter Josh Butler talks to Essential Media’s executive direc…

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Guardian Essential report: How do the major parties plan to win your vote? 22:33

3M ago22:33

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Has the interest rate cut made any difference to how people intend to vote at the upcoming federal election? Guardian Australia’s political reporter Dan Jervis-Bardy and Essential Media’s executive director Peter Lewis discuss how voters are responding to major political parties’ campaign rhetoric on key issues affecting their lives…

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Guardian Essential report: how do you make voters care about policy? – Australian Politics podcast 21:20

3M ago21:20

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Guardian Australia’s political reporter Dan Jervis-Bardy and Essential Media’s executive director Peter Lewis discuss the mood of voters and look at the challenges of running a successful election campaign in the era of TrumpBy The Guardian

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Does the economy need a defibrillator? Cherelle Murphy on what might get it going again 36:53

5M ago36:53

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Guardian Australia political editor Karen Middleton speaks with Cherelle Murphy, chief economist for EY Oceania, about this week’s sluggish national accounts figures and how the government can revive a barely breathing economyBy The Guardian

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Building a cult! Episode 189 with Paul Mort 1:41:57

5M ago1:41:57

1:41:57

🎙️Episode 189 of the Self Made Podcast: Diet & Exercise alone is not enough for health with Bryan Walsh is now live! Anyone who knows Mr Paul Mort knows knows he is unfiltered, uncensored and will get to the root of what you really need to do to turn your life around. Anyone who knows me knows I have also got no filter so you can imagine what happe…

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Guardian Essential report: do voters’ views on housing and wages spell trouble for Labor? 25:25

6M ago25:25

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Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent, Paul Karp, and Essential Media’s executive director, Peter Lewis, discuss the public’s disappointment with Labor’s handling of the housing crisis and what that means for the party in the lead-up to a federal electionBy The Guardian

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Chris Bowen on Cop29, reducing emissions and rolling out renewables 42:19

6M ago42:19

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Guardian Australia’s political editor, Karen Middleton, speaks with the federal minister for climate change and energy, Chris Bowen. They discuss the wins and losses from the recent Cop29 climate conference in Baku, the pace of the transition to renewables and whether Australia needs to brace for blackouts over summer…

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Amanda Rishworth on tackling gender-based violence 37:05

6M ago37:05

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This Monday marks International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Guardian Australia’s political editor, Karen Middleton, speaks with the social services minister, Amanda Rishworth, about battling online misogynists, and stopping the welfare system empowering angry exesBy The Guardian

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Guardian Essential report: Australians worry about the climate crisis and the economy as Trump returns 27:33

6M ago27:33

27:33

Guardian Australia chief political correspondent, Paul Karp, and Essential Media executive director, Peter Lewis, talk about what Australians think about Donald Trump’s election winBy The Guardian

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Clare O’Neil on Labor’s plan to fix the housing crisis 30:45

6M ago30:45

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Guardian Australia’s political editor, Karen Middleton, speaks with the federal housing and homelessness minister, Clare O’Neil. They discuss whether a double dissolution is on the horizon, the role housing will play in the upcoming federal election campaign and how the housing crisis is more than just a problem of economics…

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Diet & Exercise alone is not enough for health with Bryan Walsh 1:24:46

6M ago1:24:46

1:24:46

🎙️Episode 188 of the Self Made Podcast: Diet & Exercise alone is not enough for health with Bryan Walsh is now live! I’ve been following the work of Dr Bryan Walsh my entire career. In fact I don’t think there is a bigger expert on functional nutrition, physiology and blood work around. So I knew this episode would be special but I wasn’t prepared …

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Arthur Sinodinos on what Trump keeping his promises means for Australia 43:43

6M ago43:43

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Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton speaks with Arthur Sinodinos AO, former ambassador to the US, chair of the Australia Practice at the Asia Group, as well as a former Liberal senator and adviser to John Howard. They talk about why Americans voted as they did, what the outcome means for Australia’s upcoming election, and how big …

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Why testosterone is declining and what can you do about it? Episode 187 with Mark Holman 1:30:51

7M ago1:30:51

1:30:51

🎙️Episode 187 of the Self Made Podcast: why testosterone is declining with Mark Holman is now live! Testosterone levels in the west are declining at an alarming rate. With massively rising obesity levels, stressful lives, toxins and nutrient deficiencies on the rise its not surprise men are feeling worse than ever. 12 men in the US die every year t…

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Bridget McKenzie on the Qantas saga and conflicts of interest 39:34

7M ago39:34

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Guardian Australia’s political editor, Karen Middleton, speaks with the federal shadow transport and infrastructure minister, Bridget McKenzie. They discuss the prime minister’s upgrades with Qantas, opposition leader Peter Dutton’s free flight care of Gina Rinehart, and whether the parliamentary register of interests needs an overhaul…

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The menopause what does a coach need to know? with Dr Carrie Jones 1:13:01

7M ago1:13:01

1:13:01

🎙️Episode 186 of the Self Made Podcast: The Menopause what a coach needs to know with Dr Carrie Jones is now live! As coaches we can have the biggest impact on the health of our clients. People often go to visit doctors when things have already progressed and make a visit every few years. As coaches we speak to our clients more frequently and can i…

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Bob Brown on Lidia Thorpe and the right to protest 38:39

7M ago38:39

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Guardian Australia’s political editor, Karen Middleton, speaks with Bob Brown – environmentalist, social justice campaigner, former senator and leader of the Australian Greens. They talk about the right to protest in a democracy in light of Lidia Thorpe’s recent protest against King Charles during his visit to Parliament House in Canberra, and Bob …

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Level up your productivity! Episode 185 with Charlie Beestone 1:35:00

7M ago1:35:00

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🎙️Episode 185 of the Self Made Podcast: Level up your productivity! With Charlie Beestone is now live! Charlie is a man who wears a lot of hats! 13 to be precise. Working for and running companies in nutrition, coaching and productivity. Yet so many of us (myself included) often feel like we are drowning in admin and unsure of the best use if our t…

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Guardian Essential report: why has support for the Australian republic gone tepid? 22:26

7M ago22:26

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Guardian Australia political editor Karen Middleton and Essential Media executive director Peter Lewis take a look at the latest Essential poll to see how popular King Charles III is in Australia and what support there is to become a republicBy The Guardian

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David Pocock on why negotiation is key to good government 36:40

7M ago36:40

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After almost a full term as a politician, independent senator David Pocock joins political editor Karen Middleton. They discuss why he thinks Labor’s refusal to bargain with the crossbench is holding back changes that Australians need, if Albanese buying a multi-million dollar house this week is a bad look and what his past as a professional rugby …

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Should we blindly trust the science? Episode 184 with Acos Ashioti 2:06:19

7M ago2:06:19

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🎙️Episode 184 of the Self Made Podcast: Should you blindly trust the science! With Acos Ashioti is now live! The term evidence based has become one of the most overused terms in the industry. Everyone claims to be an expert in the science arguing with each other and throwing around terms like misinformation. But is everyone really an expert? Is sci…

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The former NT attorney general on whether the criminal justice system is being used as a form of ‘racial control’ 31:27

7M ago31:27

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Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton speaks with the member for Gwoja Chansey Paech about how Labor lost the law-and-order vote at August’s election, and what the future holds a year on from the voice to parliament referendumBy The Guardian

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Guardian Essential report: how much are people willing to change to combat cost of living? 25:51

7M ago25:51

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Guardian Australia chief political correspondent Paul Karp and Essential Media executive director Peter Lewis take a look at the latest Essential poll to gauge what solutions to cost-of-living pressures Australians want implemented and how they think the government is handling the volatile situation in the Middle East…

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The former deputy governor takes us inside the RBA 39:44

8M ago39:44

39:44

Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton speaks with economist and former deputy governor of the Reserve Bank, Guy Debelle. They discuss how the board makes decisions about the economy and the pressure they face in taking all sides into accountBy The Guardian

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Andrew Leigh on the power imbalance between supermarkets and their customers – Australian politics podcast 32:08

8M ago32:08

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Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton speaks to Andrew Leigh, assistant minister for competition, charities and Treasury, about the federal government’s draft of a food and grocery code of conduct. They also discuss negative gearing and Labor’s census debacle You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport…

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You get to optimise for truth! Episode 183 with Jordan Shallow 1:40:52

8M ago1:40:52

1:40:52

What does it truly take to become an authority in the fitness industry? It is a complex question with manny possible answers and that is exactly what myself and this week's guest Jordan Shallow discuss in this conversation. The industry seems to be leaning into the quick fix territory now more than ever with the race to 10k months, the tribalistic …

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Guardian Essential Report: who wins in the political debate on housing? 28:04

8M ago28:04

28:04

Guardian Australia’s political editor, Karen Middleton, and Peter Lewis from Essential Media talk about Labor’s stalemate on housing, as well as how voters feel about stronger privacy regulations and the proposed social media ban for childrenBy The Guardian

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A former White House staffer on if the US election will be won on vibes 42:20

8M ago42:20

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Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton speaks with former Kamala Harris White House staffer and PhD candidate Cory Alpert about the upcoming US election. Alpert explores some of the complexities of the US electoral system, the ‘October surprise’, and the impact of algorithms on the race to the White House…

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Why your clients don't listen to you! Episode 182 with Lewis Potts 2:08:23

8M ago2:08:23

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In this episode we welcome Lewis Potts to the show. Lewis aims to make coaching great again by encouraging coaches to implement more true coaching and communication into their services. Client adherence is the biggest roadblock that I hear coaches have. they have a good knowledge of training and nutrition but this is useless if the client cannot st…

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Catherine King on reforming Australia’s aviation sector 30:39

8M ago30:39

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This week the federal opposition suggested that perhaps Qantas should be forced to sell off its low-cost stablemate Jetstar. This followed the recent release of the federal government’s aviation white paper, which includes ideas on how to make flights cheaper, boost competition and hold airlines to account for delays and cancellations. Guardian Aus…

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Guardian Essential report: are Labor’s student visa caps good politics? 21:02

8M ago21:02

21:02

Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent, Paul Karp, and Peter Lewis from Essential Media talk about the public support for Labor’s international student visa caps, and if the politics behind the reform are being driven by the upcoming electionBy The Guardian

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Steven Miles on winning back Queensland voters to win a fourth term 31:37

9M ago31:37

31:37

Guardian Australia’s political reporter Amy Remeikis speaks with Queensland’s premier, Steven Miles, about the Great Barrier Reef, the housing crisis, youth crime and the upcoming election. You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupportBy The Guardian

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Is the carnivore diet healthy? Episode 181 with Steven Collins 50:10

9M ago50:10

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🎙️Episode 181 of the Self Made Podcast: Is the carnivore diet healthy? With Steven Collins! We have become so tribal in this industry it seems harder and harder to get an objective and balanced view on any topic. Maybe it is because the middle ground and nuance (sorry Pat Davidson I know you hate that word) does not get clicks and shares but I care…

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Saul Eslake on falling inflation and when interest rates might finally come down 37:13

9M ago37:13

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Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton speaks with independent economist Saul Eslake about the government’s attempts to deal with inflation and why prices are still so highBy The Guardian

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Guardian Essential report: is calling Peter Dutton divisive playing into his political strategy 25:55

9M ago25:55

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Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent, Paul Karp, and Peter Lewis from Essential Media talk about voters’ opinions of Peter Dutton’s call to stop people fleeing Gaza from entering Australia and whether he is driving division for political gain You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport…

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Is therapy worth it? Episode 180 with Robb 1:34:55

9M ago1:34:55

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🎙️Episode 180 of the Self Made Podcast: Is therapy worth it? With Robb! You never really know what life is going to throw at you. I have learned this the hard way this year when everything I thought was certain, many of the things I held dear and the person I cared about more than anything else in this world disappeared literally in an instant. I w…

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Andrew Bragg on housing, the ‘poison’ of Nimbyism, and the NSW Liberal council election debacle 33:10

9M ago33:10

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Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton speaks with New South Wales Liberal senator Andrew Bragg about the Coalition’s plan on housing, and the federal implications of the NSW Liberals’ catastrophic failure to lodge paperwork for the local government electionsBy The Guardian

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Jim Chalmers on getting cost of living relief right and Dutton’s divisiveness – Australian Politics podcast 39:29

9M ago39:29

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Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton speaks with treasurer Jim Chalmers about the governments economic track record, a busy week in parliament, and the nature of the current political debateBy The Guardian

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Is the fitness industry getting DUMBER? Episode 179 with Steven Collins 38:11

9M ago38:11

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Summary The conversation revolves around the oversimplification of fat loss to calories in versus calories out in the fitness industry. The hosts discuss whether the industry is becoming dumber and more focused on marketing rather than health. They mention the polarizing views of Paul Saladino and the need for a nuanced understanding of health. The…

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Guardian Essential report: have voters lost faith in their government? 26:29

9M ago26:29

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Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent, Paul Karp, and Peter Lewis from Essential Media talk about why there is still no appetite for systemic reform to close the gap, who the government listens to, and why trust and faith in government is so lowBy The Guardian

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Tips for Building and Maintaining Meaningful Connections! Episode 178 with Robb Mcgeary 1:07:44

10M ago1:07:44

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🎙️Episode 178 Why building friendships gets harder as we get older and how to build meaningful connections. I'm currently going through the biggest turning point in my life! Leaving a bunch of friends in Hong Kong to start a business online in the UK. Things were going well and them the relationship with the most important person in my life ended a…

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The next steps after an ‘extraordinary’ apology 40:04

10M ago40:04

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Recently, the Northern Territory’s police commissioner, Michael Murphy, issued an apology to the Indigenous people of his jurisdiction, declaring police have favoured protecting ‘settlers’ over Aboriginal people and he is ‘deeply sorry for the hurt and injustices’ this has caused them over more than a century. Murphy speaks to Guardian Australia’s …

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George Brandis on the politics of creating and dissolving ministries 35:33

10M ago35:33

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Guardian Australia’s political editor, Karen Middleton, speaks to former attorney general George Brandis about his view that ASIO needs to answer to the attorney general’s department to be kept accountable. They also discuss the politics behind the creation of the Department of Home Affairs and what the recent changes mean.…

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Guardian Essential report: would Australians vote for Donald Trump? 26:34

10M ago26:34

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Guardian Australia’s political reporter and politics live blogger, Amy Remeikis, speaks to Peter Lewis from Essential Media about the increased favourability of both Donald Trump and Peter Dutton among Australian voters. They also discuss the continued support for unions, despite declining membership and the recent furore over the CFMEU…

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Why your niche sucks! Episode 177 with Robb Mcgeary 1:16:11

10M ago1:16:11

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Summary The conversation explores the concept of niche in the fitness industry and the importance of understanding and speaking to your target audience. The hosts discuss the current state of fitness niches and the lack of clarity in the industry. They emphasize the need for fitness professionals to understand who they are serving and how to effect…

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Joe Hockey on what a new US president could mean for Australia 40:46

10M ago40:46

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Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton talks with Joe Hockey, former federal minister and ambassador to Washington, and now global president and founder of US-based consulting firm Bondi Partners. Hockey talks about what a Kamala Harris victory in the US election would mean for Australia, and whether there are upsides if Donald Trump…

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Men seek the solution with Andrew Keiller 1:55:13

10M ago1:55:13

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🎙️Episode 176 of the Self Made Podcast: What really drives hypertrophy with Andrew Keiller also known as the Honest Life Coach. The biggest killer of men my age is by their own hands! This is a sentence I have always found incredibly scary that people got to the stage of feeling they would be better if they were not around but I did not ever truly …

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