Episodes
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"I'm Done..." - The Night Andrew Fifita Almost Lost His Life
In 2013, Andrew Fifita was on top of the rugby league world, playing 37 games, playing State of Origin, and winning a World Cup. Just a year later, behind the scenes of career-best stats, relentless media scrutiny, and back-to-back injuries, he hit rock bottom. In this raw MAYDAY™ Mini, Andrew...
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The 30 Days That Almost Destroyed Andrew Fifita's Career
30 days before the 2016 NRL Grand Final, Strike Force Raptor Squad showed up at training. His home was raided. The media besieged his front door. Booed on every carry and snuck through back doors during Grand Final week, Fifita was blacklisted from winning the Dally M, Prop of the Year, and the...
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The Secret Battle That Saved Andrew Fifita’s Life | MAYDAY™ | Ep. 30
The life and times of one of the most misunderstood athletes in NRL history. Andrew Fifita sits down with Terrell May to share exclusive, never-before-heard stories from a life and career lived entirely on his own terms. For years, the media painted him as the ultimate villain. Now, Andrew holds...
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Why I Refuse To Vote In Australia
Jon Bernard looks back on how leaking daily lockdown numbers and trolling politicians turned him and his brother into some of Australia's biggest content creators. He shares a wild story about running into former NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet in an elevator—who revealed that the government were...
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Why Interviewing Russian UFC Fighters Is DANGEROUS!
Ahead of Alexander Volkanovski taking on undefeated Russian Movsar Evloev, Jon Bernard reveals what really goes down behind the scenes when interviewing Russian and Dagestani UFC fighters. From getting on the wrong side of Islam Makhachev and his manager Ali Abdelaziz after gifting Islam a pair…
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Why The Rugby League World Cup Feels FAKE
Jon Bernard's take on why the Rugby League World Cup has become the most unserious tournament in world sport. From players like Dane Gagai, Kalyn Ponga, and Victor Radley switching allegiances between Tier 1 nations, to Mitchell Moses choosing Australia's payday over Lebanon. Jon breaks down why...
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Why The NRL Treated Us Like Criminals
Jon Bernard calls out the NRL over how he and his brother were treated during the Las Vegas trip. Despite being two of Australia's biggest sports content creators, they were restricted from going near the field and treated like criminals, all while the NRL brought OnlyFans creator Anna Paul onto...
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Why I'm Breaking The Rules In Australian Media | MAYDAY™ | Ep. 29
Terrell May sits down with Jon Bernard for a one-hour masterclass on backing yourself, staying consistent, and keeping a tight circle when transitioning into the media game. Across the hour, the conversation moves from roasting the Rugby League World Cup, to calling out the Australian government...
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Every NRL Player Needs To Do THIS Once in Their Career
Blake Austin opens up about the day he pulled over on the side of the road in Canberra and drove a freezing fan straight to GIO Stadium before running out to play. He challenges the modern generation of NRL players and elite athletes to step outside the professional bubble, embrace simple acts of...
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Why I Self-Sabotaged My NRL Career
Former Dally M Five-Eighth of the Year Blake Austin sits down for a deeply emotional, raw reflection on the mental hurdles that defined his rugby league career. Opening up about the hidden pressure of elite sport, Blake details why reaching the top was easy—but staying there was terrifying. He...
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Why NRL Players Deserve WAY More Money
Blake Austin opens up about where the modern NRL is heading, arguing why rugby league athletes need to start earning, and investing, like global superstars in the NBA and European football. From private physios and in-home cryotherapy to hiring personal chefs, he breaks down what true elite...
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The NRL Need's to STOP DOING THIS!
Is the NRL losing sight of what really matters? 👀 Blake Austin reveals what he'd change if he were running the NRL in 2027, from constant rule changes and gambling influence to the alarming state of grassroots rugby league. While the NRL has never been stronger at the elite level, Blake believes...
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How I Bought My Parents a House at 9 YEARS OLD!
Blake Austin shares the unbelievable story of winning a Holden Jackaroo on Channel 9’s - The Footy Show, as a 9-year-old, and how selling the prize car gave his family the deposit they needed to buy their very first home and leave housing commission behind. 🔐 MAYDAY™ Club Memberships:...
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What Scares Blake Austin About The NRL’s Future | MAYDAY™ | Ep. 28
Blake Austin was good at reaching the top, Staying there was another story. In this episode, Blake Austin opens up about self-sabotage, the fear of giving everything and still failing, and the reality of life as a professional rugby league player. From his upbringing in Mount Druitt to becoming a...
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Why We Will NEVER Partner With Gambling
As someone who's been part of a family affected by the dark side of gambling, we share our personal experience and why they've made a conscious decision to distance themselves from the industry. The harsh realities of how gambling can affect not just individuals, but also their loved ones. The...
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"WHAT WENT WRONG” Brutal Wests Tigers Season Review
The boys don’t hold back as they address the disrespect directed at head coach Benji Marshall, break down exactly what went wrong on the field, and set the record straight on the vaping rumors and drama that challenged their character. 🔐 MAYDAY™ Club Memberships: https://linktr.ee/maydayinfo 📩...
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Terrell May Shuts Down the VAPING Rumour
Terrell May fires back at the fabricated media rumours and direct attacks on his character, specifically addressing the baseless claims—amplified by Paul Kent—that he was vaping in the Wests Tigers' gym. He shares his frustration over constantly being an easy target because of his surname, but...
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Why I’m Not Playing for Samoa | RLWC 2026
Terrell May opens up about his difficult decision to step away from the 2026 Rugby League World Cup for Samoa, choosing instead to prioritise his long-term commitment and pre-season with the Wests Tigers. He shares his honest reflections on a challenging season, explaining that sitting out the...
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Why We Turned Down a 6-FIGURE Gambling Deal | MAYDAY™ | Ep. 27
🔐 MAYDAY™ Club: https://linktr.ee/maydayinfo Welcome to SZN 3! | Special Host Josh Mansour... Terrell May and Taylan May! The brothers reveal why they believe some opportunities simply aren't worth the money, and what they want MAYDAY™ to stand for moving forward. They also open up about the...
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The Championship Mindset of Nathan Cleary
Nathan Cleary breaks down the championship mindset and winning habits inspired by legendary NBA coach Phil Jackson’s book. He shares how Phil Jackson’s alternative coaching methods, from meditation to picking personalised books for every player, helped unite superstars like Michael Jordan and…
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Why Matty Johns still cries over the 1997 Grand Final
A visibly emotional Matthew Johns breaks down recounting the intense grand final week, including his brother Andrew playing with a burst lung and a legendary, tear-filled hotel room meeting led by Paul Harrigan. He relives the frantic final seconds of the game where a childhood theory about a...
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The Real Matty Johns Story | MAYDAY™ | Ep. 26
In this exclusive MAYDAY™ conversation, Rugby League icon Matty Johns joins Terrell May for the definitive story of his NRL career and life off the field. The Newcastle Knights legend breaks down his Hunter Valley coalfield roots, the drunken reality of his first-grade debut, and the raw emotion...
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Why Spencer Leniu Refuses To "Fall In Line"
Spencer Leniu opens up about the immense pressure to conform to society's expectations, urging young people to stay true to themselves and avoid simply "falling in line" with how others want them to behave. He vows to never change or switch up regardless of fame or money, staying fiercely loyal…
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What's Next for Joseph Manu?
What's next for Joseph Manu? Joey sits down to share his honest thoughts on his future and his transition to rugby union. While he admits he's "playing union for now," he opens up about his goal to be the absolute best he can be on this new stage.He also reflects on his time playing in Japan,...
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Why Nathan Cleary Warns Jett Cleary About NRL Media Hype
Nathan Cleary opens up about his brother Jett Cleary and handling media expectations as a young player making his way toward the NRL. He shares his honest thoughts on Jett’s "ballsy" decision to join the NZ Warriors, noting it was the best move to help him escape the Sydney spotlight and pave his...
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World's HOTTEST Chip CHALLENGE Feat. Terrell & Taylan May
🔒 MAYDAY™ Club Memberships → https://linktr.ee/maydayinfo📩 Sponsorships? [email protected] by: https://www.innerdream.coCHAPTERS:0:00 - WORLD’S HOTTEST CHIP0:39 - WHAT’S COMING UP…1:05 - 😂 BATMAN’S 5 FORFEIT SELECTION3:18 - TINY’S SHOULDER PROGRESS5:03 - CAMP CHECK IN7:11 - JAI JULY -...
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Hectic Fred on Hidden NRL Agendas & Mainstream vs. Content Creators | MAYDAY™ | Ep. 25
🔐 MAYDAY™ Club Memberships https://linktr.ee/maydayinfo This week we sit down with Hectic Fred — NRL content creator, Bulldogs tragic, and one of the most unfiltered voices in rugby league. A wide-open conversation covering everything from quitting his full-time job to pursue content, to his...
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Sione Fainu on Hitting 140KG Before Turning His Life Around | MAYDAY™ | Ep.24
After leaving Manly, Sione ballooned to 140KG, isolated himself, and nearly walked away from football entirely, until watching his younger brother debut in the NRL sparked something in him.He reveals how he dropped back to 102KG, earned the belief of Benji Marshall, and found purpose again. 🔐...
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Siua Wong LEAKS Album, Trent Robinson's Standards & Owning His Jersey | MAYDAY™ | Ep.23
Sydney Roosters emerging star pulls back the curtain on the infamous army camps and brutal wrestling pre-seasons that pushed players to their absolute limits. - He reveals what Trent Robinson standards really look like behind closed doors, before the boys go completely off the rails revisiting…
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Taylan May ACCUSED Him of CHEATING! + TRIVIA Goes OFF the Rails!
CONTROVERSIAL TRIVIA GAMES! Batman HOTSEAT! Latest on Jarome Luai, NRL Reviews, MAY-VERSE Updates, Giveaway Winners & Terrell May Selects FORFEIT! 🔐 MAYDAY™ Club Memberships https://linktr.ee/maydayinfo 📩 Sponsorships [email protected] 🎬 Directed by https://www.instagram.com/jpethy/ ⏱️…
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Olan Tekkers on NRL’s Expansion PROBLEM! Africans, Peptides & Media Restrictions | MAYDAY™ | Ep.22
Olan Tekkers speaks on NRL's expansion problem nobody wants to talk about, and why African/Nigerian players are almost invisible in the league. Continues on a genuine disbelief at the current NRL media copyright laws which are strangling creators who are trying to grow the game organically. He...
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Fonua Pole on CHURCH Over AFL Dreams, INJURY HELL & BENJI's Words | MAYDAY™ Ep.21
Fonua Pole's rugby league career almost didn't exist.His mum pulled him out of the AFL pathway because match days clashed with Sunday church, and at the time, Victoria only had four junior league teams running. The grind nobody tracked, the knee that unravelled his 2025 season, and the faith he's...
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The Real Denan Kemp Story | MAYDAY™ | Ep.20
Denan Kemp sits down with Terrell May for the full story. Growing up week-to-week on the Gold Coast, getting bullied through school, and escaping into video games, Denan never even played league until he was 17. A single Confraternity Shield carnival later, the Brisbane Broncos came calling.…
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Terrell May's Trivia DISASTER, Comment-Voted FORFEIT & MAY-VERSE Season Launch!
NRL Reviews, MAY-VERSE Updates, 4X NEW Trivia Games & FORFEITS! 🔐 MAYDAY™ Club Memberships: https://linktr.ee/maydayinfo Tiny breaks down the REAL story behind his shoulder injury — and what rehab actually looks like day-to-day while the boys are out there playing. Then we dive into Rounds 2, 3…
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Jahream Bula on God’s Gifts, Supernatural Abilities & Meditating on The Word | MAYDAY™ | Ep.19
Jahream Bula opens up like never before on faith and the supernatural. NRL star Jahream Bula sits down with MAYDAY™ to share the side of his life that doesn't make the highlight reels. From chasing NBL dreams to finding God in the middle of a professional NRL career, Growing up Seventh-day...
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Mega Unit on BIGGEST LIES About ISLAM & Ryan Garcia's NO REAL FRIENDS Reality! | MAYDAY™ | Ep.18
🔐 MAYDAY™ Club Memberships [https://linktr.ee/maydayinfo] Mega Unit opens up about the time wasted in business and his relationships with some of international sport's most recognised names. From dinners with Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov, to lunches with Tyson Fury, to business moves...
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Kai Pearce-Paul on BENJI's Promise, STORMZY's Music Video & Being Part VIKING! | MAYDAY™ | Ep.17
🔐 MAYDAY™ Club Memberships [https://linktr.ee/maydayinfo] KPP grew up in South East London, believes Sydney feels more like home than Newcastle ever did. He reveals UK rap stories that shaped his upbringing and the time he was in a Stormzy music video at 14. Benji Marshall personally pulled him...
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The Real Nathan Cleary Story | MAYDAY™ | Ep.16
There are great players. There are champions. And then there's a rare breed who attempt to transcend the game entirely – ascending to a pantheon reserved for the truly elite. - Nathan Cleary continues to strive toward that very pinnacle of the game. - Five consecutive grand finals. Four…
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Sio Siua Taukeiaho on Burna Boy Sickie, Crypto Fails & Tongan Movement | MAYDAY™ | Ep.15
The 33-year-old reveals how a single phone call at Sydney Airport baggage claim sparked the Tongan rugby league revolution that changed international footy forever.Sio opens up about the wake-up call from Trent Robinson that saved his career, playing a Super League grand final on a broken foot…
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Sitili Tupouniua on Bulldogs Resurgence & Channeling Explosive Power | Ep.14
Sitili Tupouniua keeps it real about the Bulldogs' resurgence and how he's learned to channel his natural aggression under Cameron Ciraldo. - The 28-year-old edge forward brings the laughs while breaking down his explosive playing style & fatherhood changing him. - If you're searching for a funny...
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Isaiah Iongi on Learning Footwork from YouTube & Rookie Season Review | Ep. 13
Isaiah Iongi opens up about his path to the NRL, learning agility and footwork by studying Kevin Locke & Roger Tuivasa-Sheck highlights on YouTube on repeat. - The 22-year-old Parramatta Eels fullback breaks down his rookie season, what he absorbed training alongside Penrith's premiership squad.…
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The Real Spencer Leniu Story | Ep.12
Spencer Leniu breaks his silence on his biggest controversies and why he's ditching mainstream media to build his own platform. The 25-year-old Sydney Roosters enforcer and three-time NRL premiership winner has become one of the most talked-about front-rowers in the game. Spence reveals the real...
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Naufahu Whyte on Avoiding Alcohol, NZ Kiwis & Evolving as a Leader | Ep.11
At just 23, Naufahu Whyte has become a cornerstone of the Roosters pack. But his journey from juniors to an NRL regular showcases something much deeper than just rugby league success. In this episode, Naufahu opens up about: His unwavering commitment to staying alcohol-free Navigating the early...
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The Real Benji Marshall Story | Ep.10
Benji Marshall opens up on never before told stories – the 2024 Hall of Fame inductee who went from a skinny kid in Whakatane to Tigers premiership superstar overnight. From that iconic 2005 Grand Final flick pass that inspired a generation, to conquering the world stage with the Kiwis, to his...
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Heamasi Makasini on NRL Debut at 18, Still in School & Buying His Family a House | Ep.9
We sit down with 18-year-old prodigy Heamasi Makasini, who made his debut for the Wests Tigers while still completing Year 12. From scoring on debut to walking back into the classroom Monday morning, Heamasi shares his ambitious plans to buy his family a house, and reveals the NRL superstar on…
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May Brothers Exclusive Announcement, Season Review & Who Has Tiny's GF Ring? | MAYDAY™ | Ep 8.
🔐 Join the MAYDAY Club™ [https://tr.ee/79nrfSEhYR] - "The May Brothers announce an exclusive NRL first and deliver an in-depth season review. From Pacific Championship dreams to the funniest dressing room yarns, this episode reveals what success really looks like beyond the headlines." - 🚨...
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Jake Tago on Reality of the NRL, Biggest Lessons to Securing a Contract | Ep 7.
"Jake Tago opens up on the reality of chasing an NRL dream, from nearly walking away to working construction, to finally locking in with the Eels securing a 2-year contract extension." - 🚨 Welcome to the MAYDAY Podcast! Your emergency landing zone for real talk, real stories, and everything in...
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Api Koroisau on Chasing Excellence, Benji’s Standards & the Tigers’ New Era | Ep 6.
“Api Koroisau opens up on chasing excellence, stepping into leadership, and how Benji’s standards are reshaping the Tigers’ culture. From his nerve-wrecking 2014 GF debut to 12 years deep still setting the standards, Api shares the mindset that keeps him at the top.” - 🚨 Welcome to the MAYDAY...
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Terrell May on Quitting NRL, Putting Family First & Origin Dreams | Ep 5.
“Terrell May opens up on the moment he nearly walked away from the NRL, why Benji’s ‘family first’ message changed his path, and his dream of wearing the Blues jersey. From growing up in Mt Druitt to building resilience, starting Mayday, and chasing Origin, this is Terrell’s story.” -🚨 Welcome…
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Taylan May Breaks his Silence on NRL Return | Ep 4.
“Taylan May breaks his silence on his NRL return, from the darkest setbacks and checking into a psych ward, to faith, redemption, and 441 days later crossing the line at Leichhardt Oval. This is deeper than footy, it’s about fighting for yourself and finding a way back.” - 🚨 Welcome to the…
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