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The Unscripted Show
by AIIMS Creator Hub
Step into the raw, real, and unpredictable world of sport with Unscripted. Join former NRL star Josh Mansour as he dives deep into the game — no scripts, no filters, just honest conversations. From behind-the-scenes insights to heated debates and bold opinions, Josh and his guests tackle the biggest stories, controversies, and personalities in the world of sport.
Episodes
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$40,000 vs $850: Is the Rugby League World Cup FAIR?💰
In this episode, we delve into the world of Rugby League, discussing the financial incentives that drive players to choose which country to represent in international competitions. The conversation highlights the significant difference in prize money between countries, with Australia offering a...
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Michael Chee-Kam will always choose Samoa over New Zealand
Michael Chee-Kam shares his thoughts on the upcoming World Cup and the chances of Samoa making it to the final and his allegiance to Samoa over New Zealand, the country where he grew up as a child. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Michael Chee-Kam | From NRL to Tradie Life | Time at Wests Tigers, Rabbitohs & Manly | Injuries and Setbacks
From the highs of the NRL to the challenges of life after footy, Michael Chee-Kam joins Josh Mansour on Unscripted! Michael opens up about his decision to retire, the financial realities of life after rugby league, his lowest moments in the game and finding faith. We also revisit his time at…
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Have the Australian Kangaroos lost their fear factor?
Join us as we preview the 2026 Rugby League World Cup! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Why Bronson Xerri signed with the Melbourne Storm ⚡
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The TRUTH behind Bronson Xerri's Bulldogs exit!
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Bronson Xerri | Leaving the Bulldogs | Joining the Melbourne Storm | Meeting Craig Bellamy
Bronson Xerri joins Josh Mansour on Unscripted for an open conversation about the end of his time at the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and the next chapter of his career with the Melbourne Storm. Bronson opens up on signing with Melbourne, his first conversations with Craig Bellamy and why he...
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Keaon Koloamatangi on playing for Tonga and Tongan Culture
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Keaon Koloamatangi's Dragons Helicopter Ride 🚁
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Keaon Koloamatangi | Joining the Dragons | Rabbitohs | Representing Australia | Spencer Leniu
Keaon Koloamatangi joins Josh Mansour on Unscripted for an open conversation about closing the chapter on his time at the South Sydney Rabbitohs and taking on a new challenge at the Dragons.Keaon opens up about telling Wayne Bennett he was leaving, interest from rival NRL clubs, the Dragons…
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Damien Cook | Dragons Poor 2026 Season | Castleford Tigers | South Sydney Rabbitohs
Damien Cook joins Josh Mansour on Unscripted to open up about the Dragons’ 2026 season, his decision to leave the NRL and why he’s making the move to the Castleford Tigers.Cook reflects on his time at South Sydney, captaining the Dragons, State of Origin, the evolution of the hooker position and...
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Alex Twal | Wests Tigers 2026 Season | Rugby League World Cup | Diet & Training
Wests Tigers star Alex Twal joins Josh Mansour on Unscriptedfor a raw and entertaining chat about life in the NRL. Twal opens up about the Tigers’ culture, controversies and toughest moments, the infamous Mad Monday in Bali, his hardest period personally and what really goes on behind closed…
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Hazem El Masri | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs | Goal Kicking Technique | 2004 Premiership | Sonny Bill Williams drama
From migrating to Australia and facing the struggles ofgrowing up Lebanese, to becoming one of the most iconic players in NRL history, Hazem El Masri’s story is bigger than rugby league. The Bulldogs legend joins Josh Mansour on Unscripted to reveal the stories behind his incredible...
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Jared Waerea-Hargreaves | Rabbitohs vs Roosters | Hull KR | New Zealand | NRL World Cup
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves joins Unscripted with Josh Mansour for a wide-ranging chat on his career, the Roosters, Hull KR and life after the NRL. Jared opens up about coaching the next generation, his relationship with Trent Robinson, the aggression that defined his game, his biggest rivals…
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Jacob Kiraz & Jordan Samrani | El Jannah | Rugby League World Cup | Bulldogs vs Eels | Playing for Lebanon
Jordan Samrani, Jacob Kiraz and Josh Mansour dig into some El Jannah while discussing their Lebanese heritage, the Parramatta Eels vs Bulldogs rivalry, and representing Lebanon at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.They open up about debuting for Lebanon at 17, playing under Michael Cheika, the rise...
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Nicolas Milanovic | Scottish Premiership | Western Sydney Wanderers | Socceroos | Western United
Nicolas Milanovic joins Josh Mansour for an open conversation covering his journey from the A-League to the Scottish Premiership and back to the Western Sydney Wanderers. Nicolas opens up about playing in Scotland, adapting to European football, the differences between the Scottish Premiership…
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Marcelo Montoya | Pink Eye | Replacing Kyle and Jackie O | Death Threats | Circumcision Rumours
Marcelo Montoya joins Josh Mansour for one of his most open and entertaining conversations yet. From his decision to retire from the NRL and his return to the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, to the death threats, internet trolls, and the infamous Mad Monday photos, nothing is off limits. Marcelo...
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Dallin Watene-Zelezniak | Jumping over iShowSpeed | NZ Warriors Culture | Family History and Surname | Watches
New Zealand Warriors star Dallin Watene-Zelezniak joins Josh Mansour on Unscripted for one of his most open interviews yet. Dallin reflects on his journey through the NRL, the highs and lows of his career, why he left Penrith and the Bulldogs,life inside the Warriors, receiving online hate, his...
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Thomas Jenkins | Re-signing with Penrith | Time at Newcastle | Lying to the Media | Relationship with Ivan Cleary
Thomas Jenkins joins Unscripted with Josh Mansour… ThePenrith Panthers outside back opens up about almost signing with Parramatta, his road to the NRL, returning to Penrith, and the phone call from Ivan Cleary that changed everything. He also shares behind-the-scenes stories about Brian To'o…
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2x Welterweight Champion Shawn Porter | Tim Tszyu vs Errol Spence Jr | Fight Predictions
Former two-time welterweight world champion Shawn Porter joins Josh Mansour on Unscripted for an in-depth conversation covering boxing, championship mentality, and one of the biggest fights in the sport.Shawn reflects on his incredible career inside the ring, sharing stories from facing some of...
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Cristian Volpato | Socceroos | FIFA World Cup | Signing for Roma | Meeting Mourinho | Friendship with Totti
Unscripted with Josh Mansour welcomes Cristian Volpato fresh off the plane from the FIFA World Cup with the Socceroos. In one of his most honest conversations yet, Cristian opens up about being released by the Western Sydney Wanderers, his family sacrificing everything to move to Italy, signing...
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Todd Gurley | NRL vs NFL | YG’s Neighbour | LA Rams | Saquon Barkley
Former LA Rams star Todd Gurley joins Josh Mansour on Unscripted for a wide-ranging conversation covering the NFL, rugby league, life after football, and some incredible stories from his career and beyond.Todd reflects on his journey to becoming one of the NFL's biggest stars, what it was like...
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Maty Ryan | Socceroos Preparation | Landon Donovan Comments | USA | Playing at Brighton and Arsenal
Socceroos captain Maty Ryan joins Josh Mansour on Unscripted to talk all things FIFA World Cup 2026. From becoming the first Australian footballer to play in four World Cups to facing the biggest stars in the game, Maty reflects on his incredible international career and the moments that shaped…
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George Burgess | Fighting Nelson Asofa-Solomona | Acting with Russell Crowe | Friendship with Chris Hemsworth | Michael Maguire Army Camps
Former NRL enforcer George Burgess joins Josh Mansour onUnscripted for a wide-ranging chat covering boxing, rugby league, Hollywood, and plenty of hilarious stories along the way. George opens up on the differences between an NRL pre-season and a boxing fight camp, why he decided to step into the...
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Terrell May | Missing Origin Selection | Respect for Benji Marshall | The May Surname | Becoming a Leader
Josh Mansour sits down with Terrell May for one of the mosthonest episodes of Unscripted yet. From turning down the Panthers, missing out on Origin, dealing with online trolls and carrying the May surname, to leadership at the Wests Tigers and his Rugby League World Cup dreams — nothingis off...
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Clint Newton | RLPA | NRL Rule Changes | Collective Bargaining Agreement with NRL
Josh Mansour sits down with Clint Newton for a raw and insightful chat covering everything from life after football to the future of the game. From player welfare and leadership to behind-the-scenes stories from the NRL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Braith Anasta & Reni Maitua | Origin Selection Debate | Nathan Cleary's Future? | Bulldogs Downfall
Braith Anasta and Reni Maitua join Josh Mansour on Unscripted for a deep dive into this year’s State of Origin series.From team selections and the pressure on NSW and Queensland to Nathan Cleary, Billy Slater, Laurie Daley and their predictions for the series — Braith and Reni share expert...
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Moodi Dennaoui (Part 2) | NRL Drug Testing | Testosterone | Steroids vs Peptides | Diet & Exercise
In this episode of Unscripted, Josh Mansour sits down with Moodi Dennaoui to unpack the truth about testosterone, peptides, diet, exercise, and drug testing in professional sport.They discuss the Enhanced Games, low testosterone and sperm counts in men, natural ways to boost testosterone, the...
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Andrew Abdo | NRL Rule Changes | Broadcast Deal | State of Origin | Rugby League World Cup | UK Super League
NRL CEO Andrew Abdo joins Josh Mansour on Unscripted for a deep dive into the future of Rugby League. From his upbringing and love for the game to handling criticism, new NRL rules, Las Vegas expansion, Magic Round, the broadcast deal and the future of international Rugby League — Andrew Abdo…
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Jason Saab | Seibold Sacking | Representing Lebanon | NRL Fastest Player | Racing iShowSpeed
Jason Saab joins Josh Mansour on Unscripted for a wide-ranging chat about re-signing with the Manly Sea Eagles, the toughest moments of his career, and the motivation behind becoming one of the fastest players in the NRL. Saab also opens up about his Lebanese heritage, representing Lebanon at the...
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Mai Soliman | Fighting at the Pyramids of Giza | Turki Al-Sheikh phone call | Manifestation | Jasmine Parr
On this episode of Unscripted, Mai Soliman opens up on herrise in boxing — from sparring men and backing her mindset through manifestation, to navigating the sport as a Muslim woman. She breaks down her preparation with Mizuki Hiruta and fight with Jasmine Parr, including the tension that…
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Jai Opetaia | Stripped Title | Las Vegas | Breaking his Jaw | Being Samoan | Visualization
Jai Opetaia joins Unscripted for a raw, no-filter chat, from having his world title stripped and why boxing’s best don’t fight each other, to breaking his jaw against Briedis and the brutal reality of recovery. He opens up on his Samoan roots, starting his own gym, dealing with fear, sacrifice…
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Moodi Dennaoui | Nutrition | Use of Peptides | Creatine | Weight Loss Drugs | Diet Fads | Importance of Sleep
Moodi Dennaoui joins Unscripted with JoshMansour for a deep dive into the world of nutrition, performance and health myths. From breaking down macros and the food pyramid to unpacking the truth behind peptides, creatine, and weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Moodi cuts through the noise with real...
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Stephen Crichton | Leadership at the Bulldogs | Bronson Xerri | Faith in God | Samoa
Stephen Crichton goes deep on Unscripted with Josh Mansour — from Vegas madness to pressure, leadership and the moments that shaped him.Critta opens up on the Bulldogs’ new era, being the hunted, and the mindset behind clutch plays like his match-winning field goal. He reflects on career-defining...
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Alex Johnston | Breaking the Try Scoring Record | Statue Unveiling | Nearly Leaving the Rabbitohs | PNG Chiefs
NRL try-scoring machine Alex Johnston joins Josh Mansour on Unscripted for a deep dive into one of the game’s most iconic careers. From breaking records and dealing with the pressure that comes with it, to the emotional moments in the sheds and the crowd storming the field—AJ relives it all. He...
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Brian To’o | Game Day Meal | Panthers 2025 Season | Playing for Samoa | Jarome Luai Relationship
Penrith Panthers superstar Brian To’o joins Unscripted with Josh Mansour for one of the funniest and most honest episodes yet. From his game-day diet and life at the Panthers to an embarrassing Cronulla sand dunes story (and evenfarting on the podcast), To’o brings the laughs while opening up…
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Straight to the Sauce | Round 2 Preview | Las Vegas Recap | New NRL Rules
Josh Mansour is back on Unscripted to break down the madness of NRL Round 1 in Las Vegas. The boys also unpack the new NRL rule changes heading into 2026 and what they could mean for the season ahead, before giving their early preview and predictions for Round 2. See omnystudio.com/listener for...
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Jai Opetaia | Moving to Heavyweight | Dream of Being Undisputed | Zuffa Boxing | Coached by his Dad
Jai Opetaia joins Josh Mansour on Unscripted for a powerful and honest conversation 🔥 The world champion opens up about a potential move to heavyweight, his dream of becoming undisputed, the rise of Zuffa Boxing, and what it’s really like being coached by his dad. Focused, fearless and chasing...
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Shane Flanagan | Signing of Keaon Koloamatangi | Coaching his Son Kyle | Sharks 2016 Premiership
NRL premiership-winning coach Shane Flanagan joins Josh Mansour on Unscripted for an in-depth conversation covering the Dragons’ trip to Las Vegas, key recruitment decisions, emerging young talent, and lessons from his 2016 premiership win with Cronulla. Flanagan also opens up on coaching his son...
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Cameron Ciraldo | Reed Mahoney & Toby Sexton | Bulldogs Logo | Gus Gould | Bulldogs 2026 Season
Cameron Ciraldo joins Josh Mansour on Unscripted for an honest, behind-the-scenes chat on the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. Ciraldo opens up on Reed Mahoney and Toby Sexton leaving the club, the controversy around the new Bulldogs logo, his relationship with Gus Gould, and the vision for the...
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Straight to the Sauce | Matt Utai Shooting | Origin Eligibility |Pre-Season Challenge | Las Vegas
Straight to the Sauce is back with another hit of NRL news and opinions. This week, we unpack the shocking Matt Utai shooting, break down the latest Origin eligibility rule changes, react to the Pre-Season Challenge, and look ahead to Round 1 in Las Vegas See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
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Hudson Young | Meeting Conor McGregor | Las Vegas Altercation | Reece Walsh Headbutt | Young Supplements
Hudson Young joins Unscripted with Josh Mansourfor a wide-ranging chat on Raiders life and the moments that shaped him. Hudson opens up on the 2025 Ashes Tour, what Ricky Stuart means to him, turning GIO Stadium into a fortress, the Vegas trip and on-field controversies, launching Young...
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Straight to the Sauce | Payne Haas Signs with the Rabbitohs | Adam Reynolds Rabbit Return | Michael Chammas on PNG GM | Sauce’s Top 8 for 2026
Straight to the Sauce is back with the latest NRL headlinesand inside mail. This episode breaks down Payne Haas’ shock move to theRabbitohs, the potential Adam Reynolds return to South Sydney, and MichaelChammas’ insights into the PNG expansion and GM landscape. Plus, Sauce revealshis early Top 8...
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Nathan Cleary (Part 2) | 2025 Season | Broncos Semi-Final | GOAT Label | Will He Leave the Panthers?
Nathan Cleary returns for Part 2 on Unscripted with Josh Mansour, breaking down the Penrith Panthers’ 2025 season, the GOAT debate, and that huge semi-final clash against the Brisbane Broncos. Cleary opens up on Panthers culture, Jarome Luai’s departure, debuting in the NRL at 18, his discipline...
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Nathan Cleary (Part 1) | Dating Mary Fowler | Adidas HQ | Ashes Tour | Negative Media | State of Origin Series
Nathan Cleary joins Unscripted with Josh Mansour for a rare, wide-ranging chat on footy, fame and life beyond the headlines. He opens up on Mary Fowler’s injury, clears up marriage rumours, discusses her new book Bloom, and reflects on the toughest challenges of his career. Nathan also dives into...
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Rafael Fiziev | Living in Kazakhstan | Getting Bullied | Mauricio Ruffy | Face to Face with a Spider
Rafael Fiziev joins Unscripted with Josh Mansour for a raw and entertaining chat about life inside the UFC. One of the most dangerous strikers in the lightweight division, Fiziev opens up on his fighting style, mental preparation, injuries, comeback mindset, and what it really takes to compete at...
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Straight to the Sauce | Shane Flanagan Confirms Jacob Liddle Will Miss Round 1 In Las Vegas
Josh Mansour cuts through the noise and goes straight to the source on the biggest NRL stories of the week. This episode dives into the Las Vegas Round 1 hype, an inside look at the Dragons camp with Shane Flanagan, whispers around Brad Arthur potentially taking the England coaching job, and the...
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Allen Iverson | Party boy lifestyle | Playing comeback | Problems in the NBA Today | NBA 75
NBA icon Allen Iverson joins Josh Mansour on Unscripted for a raw, honest conversation about life, basketball, and legacy. Iverson opens up about partying before games, his undying love for the sport, and whether he’d ever step back onto the court. He shares his thoughts on modern load…
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Nikita Tszyu | Fighting Michael Zerafa | Living up to the Tszyu name | Boxing Career
Nikita Tszyu joins Unscripted with Josh Mansour for a laid-back but revealing chat ahead of his upcoming fight with Michael Zerafa. Nikita opens up about choosing a quiet life on the farm to escape the hustle and bustle, what it was really like growing up with boxing royalty as a dad, and the...
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Michael Zerafa | Nikita Tszyu Fight | Tim Tszyu History | Being a Villain | Hate & Death Threats
Michael Zerafa joins Josh Mansour on Unscripted for a raw, no-filter chat ahead of his upcoming fight with Nikita Tszyu. Zerafa opens up about his long history with the Tszyu family, his rivalry with Tim Tszyu, and what it’s really like being labelled boxing’s “villain.” From constant hate and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Step into the raw, real, and unpredictable world of sport with Unscripted. Join former NRL star Josh Mansour as he dives deep into the game — no scripts, no filters, just honest conversations. From behind-the-scenes insights to heated debates and bold opinions, Josh and his guests tackle the biggest stories, controversies, and personalities in the world of sport.
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