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The Mastering Podcast
In a world obsessed with instant gratification and overnight success, Mastering… offers a refreshing antidote. We go beyond the surface-level stories and delve into the nitty-gritty of what it truly takes to master a craft.Mastering is a podcast that delves into the secrets of mastery by interviewing experts at the top of their game. Each episode features an in-depth conversation with a master from a different field, from artists and athletes to entrepreneurs and scientists. We'll explore their…
Episodes
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Jeff Horn: The Belief Behind Australia’s Greatest Boxing Upset
In 2017, former schoolteacher Jeff Horn walked into Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium as the underdog and left as WBO world welterweight champion after defeating…
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Vibe Coding, AI Agents, and the End of Traditional Admin with Lucas Meadowcroft & Dean Cavanagh
Australia’s being sold a shiny AI future, but most businesses are still stuck between a headline and a half-built software project. Our hosts Magnus Olson and…
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Cleaning Up With Franchising, Debt to 150+ locations, and Master Franchising | Damien Boehm
Franchising sounds like a shortcut until you hear what it actually takes to build one. Our hosts Magnus, Don Sanka, and Lucas talk with Damien Boehm, founder…
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Mastering Sport as a Force for Change | Professor Sarah Kelly OAM
Sport can look like a scoreboard, a sponsorship deck, or a weekend habit, but we see something bigger: a national trust asset that shapes identity, community…
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Mastering the Green and Gold | The Real Cost of Olympic Gold with Natalie Cook
Three straight aces to start an Olympic semi-final is the kind of moment that makes most people shrink. Natalie Cook tells us what it takes to do the opposite…
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Mastering the Modern World Part 2 | The Future of Health, AI and Human Connection with Dr Vu Tran and Gopi Sara
If you’ve ever promised yourself you’d get on top of your health, then got beaten by time, friction, and old habits, this conversation is for you. Our hosts…
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Mastering the Modern World: Risk, Resilience, and Startups with Dr. Vu Tran & Gopi Sara
A family fleeing into the night with gold sewn into clothing is not just a dramatic story; it is a masterclass in conviction. This week, our hosts Magnus Olson…
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Beyond Exams | Mastering Education with Mat Jacobson
Exams, rankings, research prestige… none of that matters when you graduate and still don’t know how to do the work. We take a hard look at why higher education…
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Boards To Books: Governance, Property And Crime Fiction with Peter Robertson
Peter Robertson has lived more than one professional life.He has moved from mathematics and technology into property development, governance, sport…
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Don't Think Just Run! Mastering Speed with Matty Scott and Rajeev Balakrishnan
Australia’s track and field resurgence is real, and it’s being built from the ground up, one training group at a time. This week, our host Magnus Olsen and…
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Breaststroke, Red Snakes, And Real Estate: Abbey Harkin on Mastering Performance, Pressure & Perspective
What does it take to miss your Olympic dream by a tenth of a second and still choose to sprint toward the next start line? In this episode of the Mastering…
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Mastering Resilience - Rise After Impact with Michael Dobbie-Bridges
In this episode of The Mastering Podcast, we sit down with Michael Dobbie, a Paralympian, leader, and advocate whose story defines the true meaning of…
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Mastering Speed: Unpacking Elite Sprint Performance with Reece Holder & Dr. Christopher Dale | Part Two
Ever wondered what it takes to transform an athlete into a world-class performer? In this fascinating second part of our deep dive into mastering speed, our…
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Mastering Speed: Unpacking Elite Sprint Performance with Reece Holder & Dr. Christopher Dale | Part One
The 400-meter sprint might be the most punishing event in track and field—a brutal combination of raw speed and lactic acid endurance that pushes athletes to…
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Is This AI’s iPhone Moment? | Builder AI’s Collapse + Apple’s AI Gamble: Mastering Technology with Lucas Meadowcroft and Don Sanka Small
Our hosts, Don Sanka Small and Lucas Meadocroft, explore AI's potential "iPhone moment" as OpenAI and Johnny Ive collaborate on what could be the next…
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The Matilda Who Didn't Know the Matildas Existed | Mastering Sports with Amy Chapman
What happens when a seven-year-old girl from country Australia decides she wants to play for the Socceroos? For Amy Chapman, it meant cutting her hair into an…
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Unlock Your Mind: Mastering Mental Health and Breaking Down Stigmas with Dan Hunt
⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of mental illness, addiction, trauma, and suicide. Listener discretion is advised.In this raw and…
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Mastering Politics | Part Two with Michael Johnson and Phil DiBella | Beyond Election Day: The System We Deserve
Dive into the second part of this raw, unfiltered analysis of Australia's political landscape ahead of a crucial federal election. Former MP Michael Johnson…
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Mastering Politics | Beyond the Ballot: What Voters Need to Know Before Election Day with Phil Di Bella and Michael Johnson
When was the last time you truly understood what you were voting for? In this eye-opening conversation with former federal MP Michael Johnson and renowned…
The Mastering PodcastLynnsanity Unleashed: From Cricket Pitch to Purposeful Leadership | Australian Cricket Powerhouse Chris Lynn
The smashing sound of cricket balls flying over boundaries may have made Chris Lynn famous, but it's his journey beyond the cricket pitch that reveals his most…
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Digital Twins & Terminators: Debunking AI Myths with Lucas Meadowcroft
The AI revolution is here, transforming how we work, build businesses, and solve problems at unprecedented speed. In this illuminating conversation with Lucas…
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The 10,000-Hour DJ: Building a Music Career from Scratch | Up-&-Comming Australian DJ and Producer Yussi
Yussi's transformation from civil engineering student to international drum and bass producer offers a masterclass in artistic dedication and modern music…
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The Billion Dollar Brick: Small Daily Choices Build Wealth - Elite Sports, Sports Psychology and Wealth Creation | Guest Panellist Elia Hill
Elite athletes distinguish themselves through intention, commitment, passion, and natural hunger – traits that translate to success in any field, including…
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Beyond Human Limits: The Mind and Body of an Ultra Endurance Athlete - Bonus Episode | Ultra Marathon Runner Tim Franklin
Tim Franklin isn't just an ultra marathon runner—he's a testament to what happens when you push beyond the boundaries of possibility. As one of only eight…
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Giving It a Shot: The Crazy World of Elite Athletics! | Olympians Riley Day & Cedric Dubler
Giving It a Shot: The Crazy World of Elite Athletics!Storytelling in sports as a tool for connection. Experience the extraordinary journey of elite athletes as…
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Mastering Podcast Introduction
Are you ready to go beyond the surface and truly understand what it takes to master your craft? Join our expert panel and tune in to mastering. Your journey to…