Best Sam Sutherland Podcasts (2025)

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Pierre Poilievre on the Role of Government, Freedom, and Affordability 56:40

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This week, we're releasing a special episode of TKP with Pierre Poilievre. While we don't often tackle politics on the show, we are trying to improve political discourse by offering a platform for both sides to speak with depth and nuance. This episode covers the economy, media, free speech, immigration, corporate subsidies, and more. (And before y…

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SharkCast: Twelve Wishes of Christmas 2025 2:00:34

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This is our annual Xmas episode! Sam Shinazzi, Josh Bolling, Jardian Ormsby and Kieran Fraser (with an absent Clinton Maynard, Gary Dover, Cam Webb and Tristan K'Nell) go through the 12 wishes for the Cronulla Sharks to come true in 2026 and beyond. From Jesse Colquhoun to Craig Fitzgibbon, to a new leagues club, to winning the NRL, we cover it all…

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Be Your Best in 2026: The Most Important Lessons from The Knowledge Project (2025) 1:10:45

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The Knowledge Project closes 2025 with a look back at the most meaningful conversations of the year. Featuring insights from some of our most impactful episodes, this collection brings together practical insights on decision-making, leadership, preparation, relationships, trust, and performance. This episode features insights from world-class inves…

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1963: Blood Feast 1:12:23

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There are few things more immediately associated with horror cinema than gruesome images of blood and gore. But it wasn't always like this. For the first 60 years of the film genre, there was very little gore to be found on screen at all. But this all changed in 1963 with a movie that painted the genre blood red forever, Blood Feast! In this episod…

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Have Yourself A Very Riccio Christmas! Live From Mr Paisely's Cafe (17/12/25) 1:03:48

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Respected journalist Dave Riccio joins the show for his annual Xmas appearance; we discuss all things Cronulla Sharks! Thanks to Mr Paisely's cafe in North Caringbah for their hospitality, we urge you to go taste their delicious food and drinks! We cover too many things to document here but some of it includes: Player retention for the next few yea…

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America's missing anchors: Why 1 in 3 men are struggling | Beth Akers 46:01

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There's a growing national discussion about how men are doing — economically, socially, and emotionally — and whether they face unique challenges related to purpose, connection, and opportunity in American life. In this episode, host Nic Dunn sits down with contributor Beth Akers to discuss new Sutherland/Y2 Analytics survey findings on the well‑be…

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Bernie Marcus: The Home Depot Story [Outliers] 1:00:47

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Bernie Marcus is the co-founder and former CEO of Home Depot. This is how he built a culture of ownership, kept going when everyone turned him down, nearly lost it all, and created one of the most successful retailers in history. ----- Approximate Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:00) Part 1: An Accidental Miracle (09:29) Part 2: A Golden Horses…

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The Great Whites Interview Series - Phil Bailey 1:15:24

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This is the third episode of The Great Whites interview series, where we have the honour of sitting down with former Cronulla Sharks players for a detailed look at their playing career, how they got there and in some cases, what they are up to now. It's a collaboration between SharkCast and the Cronulla Sharks, with club historian Ashley Taylor and…

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A Bit Of This, A Bit Of That: Year-End Design Debrief 44:24

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Send us a text Year-end is when the honest stuff bubbles up: what we built, what broke, and what we’ll try differently next time. We raise a glass to the community that’s carried this show and jump straight into the craft and chaos of design life—part celebration, part hard-won field notes. We start with the real costs and protections behind small …

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Why apprenticeships matter more than ever | Zach Boren 51:08

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College is often treated as the default path to success — but there are other successful paths that are underused. In this episode of Defending Ideas, Nic Dunn sits down with Zach Boren of Apprenticeships for America to explore how expanding work-based training can open new doors to upward mobility, especially for men and boys who are struggling to…

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How to Think Like a World-Class Marketer | Rory Sutherland 2:01:07

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Ogilvy Vice Chairman Rory Sutherland reveals the formula for persuasion, why people make decisions and how you can use psychology to your advantage. Rory is the world’s leading advertising strategist. He spent almost four decades as Ogilvy studying why people behave the way they do and how to change that behavior. He explains why contrast drives ch…

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1962: Carnival of Souls 1:18:48

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Its a familiar story for anyone who is fan of horror cinema: the story of a young director, with no film experience, no money, and no industry know-how, who wrangles up some friends, a camera, and some borrowed money from his community, and goes out and makes a cult classic film that catapults them to a successful career in the larger film world. B…

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The map that changed Utah | Taylor Morgan 45:07

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Utah’s redistricting battle has reached a breaking point, and the stakes go far beyond political outcomes. In this episode, Nic Dunn sits down with public affairs expert Taylor Morgan of Morgan May Public Affairs and Bill Duncan to unpack how one judicially selected congressional map reshaped Utah’s political landscape, sidelined the constitutional…

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Mary Kay Ash: The Greatest Salesperson In History [Outliers] 1:03:41

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How do you get ordinary people to achieve extraordinary results? Mary Kay Ash built a two-billion-dollar company by solving that specific problem. After watching men she trained get promoted above her for double the salary, she quit to build a company based on a radical idea: meritocracy. This episode breaks down how she did it. You’ll learn her tw…

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Catching Up With Kieran Over Coffee About Cronulla (2/12/25) 1:17:31

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Sam Shinazzi catches up with Kieran Fraser to discuss all things Cronulla Sharks including: Ryan Papenhuyzen on the market Jesse Ramien's manager on the loose 2026 Draw analysis Ocean Protect sponsor talk plus a whole lot more including this week's Random Shark of the Week! Brought to you by: Dyson Logistics Pty Ltd Royal Motor Yacht Club Port Hack…

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The Great Whites Interview Series - David Hatch 1:00:08

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This is the second episode of The Great Whites interview series, where we have the honour of sitting down with former Cronulla Sharks players for a detailed look at their playing career, how they got there and in some cases, what they are up to now. It's a collaboration between SharkCast and the Cronulla Sharks, with club historian Ashley Taylor an…

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How to keep politics civil at Thanksgiving 8:26

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As families gather for Thanksgiving, disagreements about politics and culture can feel unavoidable. In this episode, Nic Dunn explains why the best way to lower the temperature is to lead with your deeply held principles, not partisan talking points, and how doing so strengthens both relationships and our civic life. Defending Ideas is a weekly pod…

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7 Principles of Inner Excellence to Stay Calm Under Fire | Jim Murphy 1:17:32

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Top Performance Coach Jim Murphy reveals how to eliminate fear, master pressure, and unlock elite performance. Jim spent 5 years writing Inner Excellence, the mental toughness manual that shot from obscurity to #1 New York Times bestseller overnight when star athlete A.J. Brown was caught reading it on the sidelines of a NFL playoff game. A persona…

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Ocean Protect Stadium Launch - Interviews with Toby Rudolf and Blayke Brailey 17:31

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Sam Shinazzi brings you the latest news from the beach! Hear from Toby Rudolf and Blayke Brailey about the new stadium sponsor Ocean Protect, as well chat about last season, this season and a bunch more! Brought to you by: Dyson Logistics Pty Ltd Royal Motor Yacht Club Port Hacking Jason Hawes (Real Estate) www.sharkcast.com.au SharkCast is in our …

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Can Washington’s shutdown revive federalism? | Jennifer Butler 40:08

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A 43-day federal shutdown exposed how fragile state programs become when Washington can’t keep the lights on. In this episode, Nic Dunn is joined by Jennifer Butler, Senior Policy Advisor for the Center for Practical Federalism at the State Policy Network, along with Sutherland’s Bill Duncan and Christine Cooke Fairbanks. They unpack what the shutd…

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Charlie Munger: The Psychology of Human Misjudgment [Outliers] 1:13:38

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Charlie Munger spent his life studying one question: why do smart people make bad decisions? In his legendary talk The Psychology of Human Misjudgement, Munger outlined 25 psychological tendencies that quietly distort how we think. From incentives and social proof to denial, envy, and authority bias, you’ll learn how these hidden tendencies shape b…

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2026 NRL and NRLW Draw Release and Analysis - Livestream 40:36

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Sam Shinazzi brings you the live release of the NRL and NRLW draw; we analyse the season for both teams - complete rundown of the games, venues, times and days - who we play once, days of the week etc Brought to you by: Dyson Logistics Pty Ltd Royal Motor Yacht Club Port Hacking Jason Hawes (Real Estate) NEW SITE! www.sharkcast.com.au https://rugby…

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1961: The Pit and the Pendulum 1:22:35

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In 1960, Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho introduced the world to the future of my horror. But before the genre would embrace it, it would first confront it's very origins with a boom of Gothic Horror films that would make icons out of people like Vincent Price, Barbara Steele, and Christopher Lee. Perhaps no one would have a greater impact on this era of…

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The Great Whites Interview Series - Aaron Raper 1:12:15

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This is the first episode of The Great Whites interview series, where we have the honour of sitting down with former Cronulla Sharks players for a detailed look at their playing career, how they got there and in some cases, what they are up to now. It's a collaboration between SharkCast and the Cronulla Sharks, with club historian Ashley Taylor and…

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Your Beam Is Too Big: Architects & Engineers 57:56

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Send us a text Start with a flooded hotel room, end with a four‑metre cantilever, and in between unpack the messy, creative space where structure meets form. We sit down with structural engineer Joel Marsh of Pocket to map out how architects and engineers can move beyond transactional deliverables and into a truly design‑led process that saves mone…

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Can Utah lead the way on education reform? | Molly Hart 55:45

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Utah’s new state superintendent, Dr. Molly Hart, joins Nic Dunn alongside Christine Cooke Fairbanks to discuss the future of education in Utah. From strengthening local control to harnessing innovation in the classroom, they explore how Utah can lead the nation in rethinking public education and empower parents, teachers, and students to thrive. Sh…

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Panera Founder Ron Shaich 1:43:44

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Restauranteur Ron Shaich reveals how he built the fast casual industry, scale a business, and spot the trends before they happen. Ron Shaich is an entrepreneur and investor. He was the founder and former CEO of Panera Bread and Au Bon Pain, generating 25% annualized returns and helping define the fast casual restaurant segment. Now he's the chairma…

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Catching Up With Kieran Over Coffee About Cronulla - 10th Nov 25 1:04:48

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Sam Shinazzi catches up with Kieran Fraser to discuss all things Cronulla Sharks and NRL including: Sharks on International duty 2026 Draw leaks The new retro jersey Sharks Stadium turns into a Carols by Candelight venue plus a whole lot more including this week's Random Shark of the Week! Please note we also hit some non-Sharks subjects to finish …

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Can states solve America's benefit cliffs crisis? | Keith Barnes 44:37

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What parent would take a raise if it meant their family would be worse off? That’s the reality for many families facing the “benefits cliff.” Nic Dunn sits down with Keith Barnes of the Beyond the Cliff Coalition to discuss how government policies can unintentionally punish work — and how states can innovate for smarter, family-centered reforms to …

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Steve Wozniak: The Engineer Who Built Apple [Outliers] 56:06

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Steve Wozniak is the engineer who built Apple. Then he did something Silicon Valley still doesn't understand: he gave millions of his own money away to early employees, walked away from power, and refused to play the game everyone else was playing. While HP rejected his design and competitors built walled gardens, Wozniak's philosophy of open archi…

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Top 10 Cronulla Sharks Prospects w/ Dan Nichols (Fins Up/Rugby League Outlaws) 49:10

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Sam Shinazzi is joined by Dan Nichols from Fins Up/Rugby League Outlaws to discuss their latest episode on their top 10 young prospects at the Cronulla Sutherland Sharks! After you watch this, or maybe even before(!), watch their episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGFRN4bgVz0&t=877s Brought to you by: Dyson Logistics Pty Ltd Royal Motor Yacht…

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2025 Player Review with Josh Bolling 45:00

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Sam Shinazzi is joined by Josh Bolling to discuss the year that was 2025. This is one of a few end of year reviews we will be doing. On this episode we get into all things Cronulla Sharks including: Rating the season itself Our annual player review with ratings plus a whole lot more Brought to you by: Dyson Logistics Pty Ltd Royal Motor Yacht Club …

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1960: Psycho (Part 2) 1:00:01

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In 1960, Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho ushered in the modern era of horror filmmaking. But in order for the film to make the impact that Hitch wanted, he was going to need to overcome several massive obstacles to fulfill his vision. Whether it was the censor board, struggles with the music editing, or the very way that films were screened at the time, …

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Inside the federal government shutdown | Matt Weidinger 46:03

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The federal government shutdown isn’t just a budget story, it’s a reflection of deeper challenges in how Congress governs. On this episode of Defending Ideas, Nic Dunn talks with Matt Weidinger of the American Enterprise Institute about what led to the latest shutdown, how it’s affecting key programs like SNAP and Medicaid, and what it says about t…

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Forensic Account Anthony Scilipoti: The Bubble No One is Talking About 1:34:47

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Anthony Scilipoti is one of the sharpest minds in investing. He's the President and CEO of Veritas Group of Companies. He called the collapses of both Valeant Pharmaceuticals and Nortel before they happened, and now he has some thoughts on AI. We talk about asking better questions, reading the fine print, the role of short selling, and what it mean…

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Catching Up With Kieran Over Coffee About Cronulla (and other things) - 27/10/25 1:23:10

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Sam Shinazzi catches up with Kieran Fraser to discuss all things Cronulla Sharks and NRL including: Ronaldo's injury Ramien's rumoured future November 1st player market Global 2027 Round 1 venues Sharks Stadium turns into a MotorCross venue plus a whole lot more including this week's Random Shark of the Week! Please note we also hit some non-Sharks…

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The Narrative Power: Architecture & Film, Take Two 56:38

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Send us a text What if a building could be more than an object on a pedestal and instead feel like a living character on screen? We sit down with two architectural filmmakers, Nikolas Struger from ravens At Odds and Veeral Patel who show how to move beyond glossy hero shots and capture the heartbeat of design: process, people, and emotion. From sof…

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1960: Psycho (Part 1) 48:51

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In 1960, Alfred Hitchcock released Psycho, a bold new sort of horror film that shocked audience's with it's sequences of murder and depravity, including a shower stabbing sequence that is firmly in the canon of iconic film moments. But where did this cinematic burst of bloodlust come from? In part 1 of our debut episode of Years of Fear, we explore…

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The public good of private faith | Bill Duncan and Sam Abrams 44:58

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In today’s cultural climate, religion is often treated as a purely private matter — something best kept out of public life. But what if that assumption is missing the bigger picture? On this episode of Defending Ideas, host Nic Dunn sits down with two leading experts to review new research showing that religious participation offers powerful public…

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Jim Clayton: Turning Competitors’ Mistakes Into $1.7B [Outliers] 1:04:50

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The incredible story of Jim Clayton and the counterintuitive strategies he used to build Clayton Homes into a juggernaut. When the bank forced him into bankruptcy at 27, they literally seized everything, including his accountant’s calculator. He started over and rebuilt following an unconventional playbook. He refused bad loans, vertically integrat…