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Refuse to Lose Podcast
by Rhys Duke, Jake Duke
The Refuse to Lose podcast is a space for professional athletes to tell powerful stories and share their deep passion about making a difference in society. Each episode not only aims to inspire but spark important conversations about big issues. Host Jake Duke is a presenter and sideline commentator for Fox Sports and Fox League, and previously a sports reporter with Nine News and NRL on Nine. He and co-creator Rhys Duke are proud Indigenous men who have developed a strong social conscious about the world around them. They realise the ability sports people have to create change and plan to use this podcast to help.
Episodes
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S3 Episode 4 - Mat Rogers
We sit down with dual international Mat 'the Rat' Rogers. This guy has had an incredible life filled with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Talking his prestigious career in the NRL & Australian Rugby. What it was like growing up the son of a footy legend in Steve Rogers. The...
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S3 Episode 3 - Siosifa Talakai
Talakai the Tank Engine - recently Jake sat down with the rising Sharks star for Fox League. He talks about how his own arrogance led to his sacking at South Sydney. His time as a garbage man and the guilt he felt not being able to support his family and six siblings. He's softly spoken but very...
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S3 Episode 2 - Tai "Bam Bam" Tuivasa
One of the baddest men on the planet Tai Tuivasa stopped by for a chat today! We talk about his rapid rise through the UFC heavyweight ranks and his desire to be a world champ. Tai is unapologetically himself and is brutally honest. We talk about the tough times growing up in Western Sydney and…
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S3 Episode 1 - Greg Inglis
It was an honour and a real career highlight to sit down with one of the G.O.A.Ts of the NRL and talk about absolutely everything!! We chat about his stints in rehab and his on-going battle with bi-polar; how his Goanna Academy is helping to change the mental health outcomes for other young men…
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S2 Episode 11 - Caitlin Bassett
Really interesting and honest chat with Australian Netball legend Caitlin Bassett. Due to serious knee injuries, the former Australian captain finds herself in an unwanted and unique position, currently without a super netball contract despite still being a member of the Australian squad. In this...
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S2 Episode 10 - Harry Garside
A new era for the Refuse to Lose Podcast. Filming our first episode in the Kayo podcast studios. We couldn't have picked a better person to do it with. Harry Garside's story is incredible. He's Australia's first Olympic medallist in boxing for 33 years .... taking Bronze in Tokyo after actually...
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S2 Episode 9 - Ryan James
Finally got a chance to get Ryan James on the poddy! One of the nicest blokes in Rugby League despite being a beast on the field! We chat about his move to the Broncos and how he's come back so strong after so many devastating injuries! We chat getting his Masters in Business and how he's…
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S2 Episode 8 - Tyrell Sloan
Tyrell Sloan's story is a wild one. His parents struggled with drug and and alcohol abuse, therefore he was raised by his grandmother from two months old, who was also on welfare. He is one of the nicest and most driven young men you'll ever meet! Wisdom beyond his 19 years. A great story for all...
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S2 Episode 7 - Alex "The Great" Volkanovski
Alex Volkanovski is one of Australia's most under appreciated World Champions. He is the current Featherweight title holder in the UFC and is preparing to defend his crown again this year after winning a scary battle against COVID-19. We talk dealing with hate and criticism, his championship...
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S2 Episode 6 - Latrell Mitchell, Damien Cook & Cody Walker
This is a very special episode to myself and Rhys and one of the things I am most proud of in my career so far. It's called Rabbitohs Raw and was originally taped as a special feature piece on Fox Sports for Indigenous round in the NRL in 2021. This is the extended cut which includes my entire...
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S2 Episode 5 - Ash Gardner
This episode features Australian Women's Cricket star Ash Gardner and it's another we've done in conjunction with News Corp and The Daily Telegraph to celebrate the companies first ever Indigenous sports month. As a proud Kamilaroi man I've been very lucky to be involved in this initiative…
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S2 Episode 4 - Kyah Simon
This episode features Matildas superstar Kyah Simon and its one we've done in conjunction with News Corp and the Daily Telegraph to celebrate the companies first ever Indigenous Sports Month. As a proud Kamilaroi man I've been very lucky to be involved in this initiative through my work at Fox...
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S2 Episode 3 - Paul "Showtime" Fleming
Today's episode is with Australian boxing sensation Paul "Showtime" Fleming. If you haven't seen or heard from him before and you're wondering why they call him "Showtime" you'll quickly learn. Like all great fighters he can absolutely talk the talk but mostly importantly he can back it up in the...
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S2 - Bonus Episode - Jahrome Hughes
Recently I sat down with Melbourne Storm halfback Jahrome Hughes for Fox League to talk about his career in the NRL and the prospect of the Storm defending their premiership in 2021. It was such an enthralling chat and we had a lot of people ask to hear more so I asked Fox League and they were…
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S2 Episode 2 - Jai Arrow
My guest for today's episode is Jai Arrow from the South Sydney Rabbitohs. Jai is a Queensland Origin star and one of the best young forwards in the NRL. He's tough & uncompromising, but also one of the most laid back guys you will meet. Throughout this episode we talk about a number of topics...
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S2 Episode 1 - Jamal Fogarty
This is the first episode of Season 2 of the show, so thank you for coming back for another year and if you're a new listener don't forget to go back and check out all our previous shows. To open up 2021 we are chatting to Gold Coast Titans halfback Jamal Fogarty! Again, Jamal is a guy Rhys and I...
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Bonus Episode - James Roberts 2021
A year on from our first episode, Jake sat down with James Roberts for Nine News. 2020 was a tough year for James, the COVID break and a season ending injury once again triggered the demons he's battled since childhood. Roberts spent time in mental health facilities and at times considered…
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Bonus Episode - Tyler Wright
Hey guys welcome to another bonus episode of the Refuse to Lose Podcast. This week I did an interview with 2 x World Champion surfer Tyler Wright for Nine News but it was such an enthralling chat that I've decided to share the whole thing with you. Tyler is in Hawaii preparing for the restart of...
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Episode 14 - Dylan Brown
Welcome to the next episode of the Refuse to Lose Podcast! My guest today is Parramatta Eels superstar Dylan Brown. Dylan is truly one of the most unique characters we've had on the podcast. He's just 20 years old but as you'll soon realise... he has the maturity and temperament of someone much...
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Episode 13 - Charlotte Caslick
Welcome to the next episode of the Refuse to lose podcast ! My guest today is cross code football superstar Charlotte Caslick. Charlotte rose to prominence four years ago by leading the Australian Women's Rugby 7's team to Olympic gold in the sports introduction to the games. But in doing so her...
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Episode 12 - Gavin Badger
This episode of The Refuse to Lose Podcast features Gavin Badger. This is Gavin's first in-depth interview since retiring as a referee. He doesn't hold back ... telling stories about on-field sledging, the toughest players to deal with plus his incredible life ... from child sex abuse survivor to...
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Bonus Episode - Joel Thompson (with 'The NRL Roast')
THIS IS YOUR NRL LIFE - JOEL THOMPSON. The Sea Eagles hardman tells some cracking stories about his career from faking injuries, to talking smack on the field to cutting his tongue in half... He holds nothing back in this wild chat to celebrate his amazing career in the NRL. You won't be...
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Episode 11 - Brad 'Freddy' Fittler
This episode features NRL legend and New South Wales origin coach Brad 'Freddy' Fittler. Freddy is a Panthers and Roosters Premiership legend plus a former captain of New South Wales and Australia. Throughout this podcast, Freddy tells me how he developed from a party boy in his youth to a...
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Episode 10 - Preston Campbell
This is our 10th episode and a very special one for me. I'm chatting with Rugby League legend Preston Campbell ... a Dally M medallist with the Sharks and Premiership winner with the Panthers. But anyone who know's Preston will tell you his greatest achievements are off the field. In this podcast...
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Episode 9 - Cody Walker
To celebrate Indigenous round in the NRL this week I've sat down with two of the games most prominent Aboriginal players ... Cody Walker and Josh Addo-Carr. This episode features Rabbitohs half Cody Walker and in it we focus on a number of things including his upbringing in Casino, his late start...
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Episode 8 - Josh Addo-Carr
To celebrate Indigenous round in the NRL this week I've sat down with two of the games most prominent Aboriginal players ... Cody Walker and Josh Addo-Carr. This episode features Melbourne Storm flyer Josh Addo-Carr. The Fox as he is commonlly known is one of the games most entertainjng…
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Episode 7 - Parramatta Eels
In this episode Parramatta Eels stars Blake Ferguson, Junior Paulo and Will Smith talk about the Black Lives Matter movement and how they have encountered racism in their careers. It's an issue they're very passionate about given 59% of the Eels NRL squad is made up of Indigenous or Pacific…
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Episode 6 - Patty Mills
Episode 6 OUT NOW with NBA star Patty Mills all the way from the USA 🇺🇸 We chat about his humanitarian work including; his passion for culture, bringing clean water to Indigenous communities and his relief work in the Australian bushfires. Plus, we also talk about the resumption of the NBA…
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Episode 5 - Kieren Jack
In this episode of the Refuse to Lose Podcast, for the first we are stepping outside Rugby League and I couldn't think of a better guy to do it with then Kieran Jack. Kieren is a former captain of the Sydney Swans who played 256 games in the AFL. But he is so much more than just an athlete. In…
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Episode 4 - Liam Knight
This episode of the Refuse to Lose Podcast is with South Sydney Rabbitohs star Liam Knight. Liam discusses his nomadic childhood, being homeless as a first grade footballer, his Mum's passing, the spray he copped from Roosters coach Trent Robinson and his infamous 'aero guard' drink driving…
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Episode 3 - Tom & Jake Trbojevic
Episode 3 of the Refuse to lose podcast is with Manly Sea Eagles superstars Jake and Tom Trbojevic. The brothers are a little different to previous guests. They haven't had to endure a tough up bringing or being subject to heavy trauma on their road to being professional athletes. But that…
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Episode 2 - Joel Thompson
Episode 2 of the Refuse to Lose Podcast is with Manly Sea Eagles star Joel Thompson. Joel has spoken a lot about his story and his charity The Mindset Project previously. In this podcast he also discusses: his fears for suicide and domestic violence in the Covid19 crisis; his own bi-polar…
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Episode 1 - James Roberts
This episode of the Refuse to Lose Podcast features Rabbitohs superstar James Roberts or Jimmy the Jet as he's known to NRL fans. This is the first time James has spoken in depth about his life and to say the least ... it's an emotional rollercoaster. He is a man blessed with incredible football...
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Refuse to Lose Podcast - Introduction
In this introductory episode, host Jake Duke provides an overview of the Refuse to Lose Podcast, touching on how and why the show was created whilst giving listeners an idea of what athletes and topics they can expect to hear in the coming episodes.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Refuse to Lose podcast is a space for professional athletes to tell powerful stories and share their deep passion about making a difference in society. Each episode not only aims to inspire but spark important conversations about big issues. Host Jake Duke is a presenter and sideline commentator for Fox Sports and Fox League, and previously a sports reporter with Nine News and NRL on Nine. He and co-creator Rhys Duke are proud Indigenous men who have developed a strong social conscious about the world around them. They realise the ability sports people have to create change and plan to use this podcast to help.
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