A Room with a View Podcast

Room 70 | Greg Maguire – Powerhouse Hotels

From humble beginnings to regional hotel icon, Greg Maguire has spent a lifetime quietly transforming what great hospitality looks like in country Australia. In this episode, Greg shares the story behind Powerhouse Hotels, the risks and resilience that shaped his journey, and the leadership lessons he’s picked up along the way. It’s a warm, generous chat packed with practical pearls of wisdom for anyone who loves hotels, regional Australia, or building something that truly lasts.

This podcast is dedicated to another hotel legend Caroline Wright who will forever be a Powerhouse.

In Room 69 of A Room With A View*, Grant and Scott take things back to where it all began. It’s a relaxed, straight-up chat about how life's journey—both here at home and abroad—and what’s on the horizon for the rest of the year. No script, no spin, just two mates reflecting on the road so far and the opportunities ahead. Grab a coffee, settle in, and enjoy this open and honest conversation

In Room 68 of A Room With A View, we sit down with landscape architect and creative mind Daniel Baffsky — a man whose story is as much about family as it is about design. Daniel opens up about the values he learned from his father, the energy that family life brings to his work, and the evolving passion that’s shaped his career. It’s a thoughtful and honest conversation about legacy, purpose, and what comes next — a look at how personal and professional worlds intertwine in a life built on creativity, connection, and curiosity.

Welcome back to A Room With A View, the final episode for what has been a fantastic year together.

Today we’ve got a very special guest in the Room With A View studio: Michael Johnson. Hall of Famer, proud dad, hotel professional and an absolute legend of our industry, Michael has been recognised in both the HM Awards and AHA Hall of Fame – and for good reason.

In this episode, we dive into another great chat with Michael about the industry we love, the people who make it special, and where we’re heading next. To all our A Room With A View listeners – our Roomies – we want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Thank you for all your support, for listening, sharing, and being part of this wonderful community.

We can’t wait to bring A Room With A View back next year with more conversations, more insights and more incredible guests. Until then, thank you for listening – and please remember to like, subscribe, and share the show with your fellow Roomies-in-waiting.

There are few names more recognisable – or more genuinely loved – in Australian television than Larry Emdur. From early mornings on The Morning Show to game shows and everything in between, Larry’s career has spanned decades, making him a constant presence in Australian living rooms.

But what’s most interesting isn’t just what he’s done – it’s where he’s going next. In this episode, Larry joins us for a conversation that’s as surprising as it is heartfelt, sharing his latest passion project: The Ben Buckler. What started as a creative side venture has become something deeply personal – a reflection of his roots, his community, and his search for meaning beyond the camera lights.

We cover a lot of ground – television, life in hospitality, growing up in Bondi, and yes, a shared appreciation for good things and good people. It’s one of those conversations that reminds us why stories matter and how passion keeps us young.

So, pour a glass of The Ben Buckler, settle in, and enjoy a very special chat with the one and only Larry Emdur.

https://thebenbuckler.com