Paul Fenech&nbsp;is an Australian filmmaker, film and television actor, director, producer and writer.&nbsp; He is best known for writing, directing, producing and starring in the television series&nbsp;,&nbsp;,&nbsp;&nbsp;and&nbsp; and the motion picture&nbsp; In this conversation, we unpack:  Fenech's rise to fame Making it in a competitive industry Mental resilience, discipline, and toughness Diversity quotas v merit The modern media landscape Cancel culture Fenech's new book about the life and times of bikie Phil 'Ugly' Mawson Lockdown laws in Australia  Show Notes: Get the book: UGLY - &nbsp; Watch Pizza on-demand on 7Plus: &nbsp; My new YouTube channel: &nbsp; --- Our sponsor:  ORGANIFI - get 20% off all products at&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

407: Pizza's Paul Fenech on Making it in Film & Television

Andrew Bogut is one of Australia’s most decorated basketball exports. He was the first overall pick in the 2005 NBA draft, won an NBA championship in 2015 with the Golden State Warriors, and spent 15 years honing his craft in the States, making about US$120M in career earnings.&nbsp; &nbsp; He also represented the Australian Boomers on three separate Olympic Games. &nbsp; Away from the court, Bogut has been an outspoken critic of Australia and in particular, the State of Victoria’s lockdown measures. &nbsp; In this conversation, we unpack:  Bogut’s early years and what it took to make it in the big leagues Social justice politics in the NBA Victoria’s lockdown restrictions and civil unrest Raising kids to be hungry, despite being born into money And more.  &nbsp; We also cover some very important ground, such as Bogut’s favorite Croatian food, and who he would pick to start in a hypothetical Yugoslavia 2021 basketball team.&nbsp; &nbsp; You can find Bogut on Twitter at @andrewbogut, Instagram at @andrewbogut, and on the Rogue Bogues podcast.&nbsp; &nbsp; With that, I bring you the one and only, Andrew Bogut. &nbsp; Show Notes: &nbsp;  Bogut on Twitter: @andrewbogut Bogut on Instagram: @andrewbogut Rogue Bogues podcast: &nbsp; Andrew Bogut and the Political Intolerance of the Left article: &nbsp; Future Squared podcast: &nbsp;  --- Our sponsor:  ORGANIFI - get 20% off all products at&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;  &nbsp;

408: Andrew Bogut on Basketball, Social Justice Politics in the NBA, and Australia’s Lockdown Measures

Jesse Fink is the author of five non-fiction books and has been published in over 20 countries and 13 foreign languages. His most recent book, Pure Narco: Th real-life tales of Luis Antonio Navia aka 'El Senador', is out now. In this episode we unpack: - Fink's rise to prominence as a non-fiction author - the life and times of Luis Navia, a Cuban-American cocaine trafficker who is estimated to have been complicit in the shipment of up to 300 tons of cocaine, worth US$10B during his 25 years on the run --- Show Notes: Get the book: https://www.amazon.com/Pure-Narco/dp/178946336X Jesse on Twitter: @jessefink

409. How to Make it as a Cocaine Trafficker with Jesse Fink

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