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The Weekly Offload
by Matthew McCormick
A podcast that discusses serious Sports and Entertainment topics with a dash of dark humour...
Episodes
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Lebanon International Footballer Charbel Tasipale ● Sporting Offload
From playing Rugby League for Parramatta and representing Lebanon at a World Cup to Castleford in the Super League and eventually One Playground — Charbel Tasipale has had one hell of a journey. I spoke to Charbel for two weeks about coming through the Eels system, playing for Lebanon, making the...
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NRL Soapbox: Finding God, Losing Dad ● Mental Offload
NRL Soapbox joins the pod for one of the rawest chats we've had. He opens up on the religious experience that flipped his whole life around, and the twist nobody sees coming, his own dad going quiet on him over it. We get into what it's actually like living with the haters when you're just a…
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Charbel Tasipale Pt.1 (Edited Cut): Ground Zero ● Mental Offload
This is the story of putting family first when the whole game tells you not to — the visa grind, the homesickness, English pies as a war crime, and what it actually costs to chase the life you want instead of the career everyone expects. No hot takes, no highlight reel. Just the truth about what...
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NRL Soapbox: Cleary Shouldn’t Play (Audio) ● The Sporting Offload
NRL Soapbox joins the pod for one of the rawest chats we've had. He opens up on the religious experience that flipped his whole life around, and the twist nobody sees coming, his own dad going quiet on him over it. We get into what it's actually like living with the haters when you're just a…
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NRL SoapBox: Cleary Shouldn’t Play & Nobody Cares About the Sharks (Video) ● Sporting Offload
NRL Soapbox debuts on The Weekly Offload , and somehow the boys have found two things to disagree about before even getting started. Matty reckons Nathan Cleary shouldn’t be suspended. The boys disagree over whether his sin-bin was deserved. And, in what may be the most controversial take of the...
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Hectic Fred: Goes Off On The NRL ● Sporting Offload
Full-time NRL content creator Hectic Fred pulls up for a proper rant this week, and he does not hold back. He goes off on why NRL defense has completely fallen off a cliff and who's to blame for it, and gets into the shift from "watch the game" to "watch the highlights" and what that's actually...
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Charbel Tasipale: Lebanon’s Fastest Security Guard ● Sporting Offload
From playing Rugby League for Parramatta and representing Lebanon at a World Cup to Castleford in the Super League and eventually One Playground — Charbel Tasipale has had one hell of a journey. I spoke to Charbel for two weeks about coming through the Eels system, playing for Lebanon, making the...
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Alex Twal: West Tigers Turmoil? ● Sporting Offload
In this episode, Wests Tigers forward Alex Twal joins us to talk about resilience, consistency, and what it really takes to stay ready week after week at NRL level. We get into his relationship with coach Benji Marshall, how he approaches preparation and expectations, and the mindset required to...
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Vivian: One Conversation Changed My Life ● Mental Offload
For Vivian, it was a conversation with a teacher at Prairiewood High School that she never forgot. As a young mum, Vivian needed someone to believe in her. Sometimes, all it takes is a little encouragement from the right person to give you hope and help you see something in yourself that you...
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CK: Take Responsibility. You're An Adult Now ● Mental Offload
CJ opens up about growing up as the "fat kid", becoming an adult before she was ready, and why she only started playing rugby league two years ago. It's an honest conversation about body image, responsibility, self-doubt, and proving it's never too late to try something new.
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The Doueihi Saga | Eels vs Tigers CK | Sporting Offload
The Tigers head into a crucial clash with the Eels under a cloud, and there's plenty to unpack. Matt is joined by CJ to break down the Adam Doueihi saga, Jarome Luai's influence, the biggest match-ups, key talking points, and their predictions for Eels vs Tigers. This is just a preview of CJ's...
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Jesse: I Can't Believe Spoke About All Of This ● Mental Offload
Some stories stay with you long after the conversation ends.Jesse survived a bombing as a child. He later faced addiction, domestic violence, suicidal thoughts, and eventually made the extraordinary decision to join the French Foreign Legion in search of a new beginning. In this episode, Jesse...
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Hectic Fred: MASSIVE Origin Crash Out ● Sporting Offload
This isn't just another episode—it's one of our biggest releases yet. Hectic Fred joins Matty for an unfiltered conversation about State of Origin Game III, sharing his honest thoughts on the series and explaining why he has such a strong dislike for Queensland. Whether you agree with him or not,...
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Professor Brendan McCormack: Childhood Trauma ● Mental Offload
Brendan McCormack is a nursing academic and internationally renowned nursing leader. Brendan speaks about coming out in his home country of Ireland and his rise to one of the best nurses in the world. Brendan's research focuses on person-centredness with a particular focus on the development of...
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Anna: 60kg Weight Loss Journey ● Mental Offload
Anna has lived through the kind of loss that could break anyone. After losing both her mum and dad, she spent years battling self-doubt, binge eating, and believing she wasn't good enough. But this isn't a story about becoming a victim—it's about taking back control. In this episode, Anna shares...
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The Leaguie: Beyond the Australian Bubble ● Sporting Offload
What happens when an Australian grows up in the Netherlands and falls in love with rugby league? In this episode, I sit down with The Leaguie to explore rugby league and life from a perspective that sits well outside the traditional Australian bubble. From starting out as just another fan with...
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Mason/Ash: Hyrox ● Mental Offload
This week, Mason is back after one of our most popular episodes, and he's brought along his Hyrox partner-in-crime, Ash. If you're still wondering what Hyrox actually is, don't worry—we get the boys to break it down in a way even we could understand. We dive into their training, competition...
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Shane: I Wasn't Angry At Her...I Was Angry At Life ● Mental Offload
We've finally got Shane off the bench and into the starting side for his full episode. A lot has changed since the days we first met. These days, Shane is a teacher a husband , a dad of three , and still a passionate Newcastle Knights supporter In a really honest conversation, Shane opens up…
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Jamie Soward: Dragons 5/8 ● Sporting Offload
With State of Origin around the corner and the game on Wednesday night, it only felt right to bring this one forward… but this episode is about so much more than footy. Jamie opens up about some of the darkest periods of his life, dealing with anxiety and pressure that many people probably…
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Zoe: You've Still Got A Song Left To Sing ● Mental Offload
Zoe first caught attention after shooting her shot on Australian Idol, but this episode goes far beyond music. She opens up about feeling different growing up, struggling to fit in at school despite being incredibly talented, and the pressure of being too hard on herself while trying to work out...
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Rugby League Guru: No.1 Ep ● Sporting Offload
Matty was away in Townsville so here is our no.1 episode. Rugby League Guru joins me for a different kind of rugby league conversation. We dive into the making of the man behind the mic — from his journey as a teacher to becoming one of the most recognisable voices in rugby league. Head to…
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Rachel: Peptides Under Question PT 2 & Undiagnosed ADHD ● Mental Offload
In this episode, I sit down with Rachel to unpack a very different perspective on peptides — and why she’s not completely sold on the hype. We dive into what it’s like living with undiagnosed ADHD, how it shows up in everyday life, and how it’s shaped the way she approaches health, fitness, and...
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Billy: Opening Up At McDonald's ● Mental Offload
Met Billy Bilbos at Prairiewood Swimming Pool after he dropped an absolute bomb off the side—water went everywhere, lifeguards probably reconsidered their career, and somehow… we were mates for life from that moment This ep of Call a Mate gets real though. Billy opens up about growing up not…
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Comedian Sam Zito: Autusim? In Comedy ● Mental Load
Comedian Sam Zito jumps on for a wild one. We dive into the reality of being a comic—bombing on stage, chasing laughs, and the chaos that comes with it. From how he got started with We Swag On The Beat to some seriously questionable life stories… including sh*tting in a box. This one goes in some...
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Sandor Earl: Getting Banned From The NRL ● Sporting Offload
Over the next few weeks, I sat down with Sandor Earl for a series of conversations that go deeper than footy. In this episode, we talk about the moments that shape who you become as a man — from elite sport and stepping into the arena on Gladiators, to the controversy around peptides and what…
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Danny: My Stripper Mate ● Mental Load
Danny’s someone people think they’ve figured out… but I’ve always seen a completely different side. In this episode of Call A Mate, I reconnect with an old friend who’s lived a life most people wouldn’t expect — from growing up with a dad who literally showed up to school as a magician (and he...
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Noor Yaghi: Pro Peptides Point Of View PT 1 ● Mental Load
With this podcast, the goal has always been to talk about everything — within reason. Nothing’s really off limits, as long as it’s an honest conversation.This episode, Noor opens up about taking peptides. Matty takes the opposing side, questioning whether it’s normal, necessary, or even worth it,...
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Noor Yaghi: Bulldogs Bandwagoners ● Sporting Offload
Are Bulldogs fans bandwagoners? What’s going on with Islander content creator world? The 6-again debate, changing rules, and everything in between—this one’s a no-holds-barred take on the weekend’s highlights and controversies
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No Episode After Julie • Didn't Feel Right So No Thursday Am I Normal?
After Julie’s episode, it didn’t feel right to roll straight into anything else.Just a quick check-in — a real insight into being a dad with a podcast (with a cameo from Eva) — and a look ahead to Sandor Earl next week.
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Julie: Surviving Childhood Abuse ● Mental Offload
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of childhood sexual abuse.This episode made me a bit emotional during and also think about all the poor children who experience something like this.I’ve known Julie for years — and sitting down to have this conversation with her wasn’t easy.…
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Ngoc Tran: Waking Up At 2am ● Mental Load
What’s normal when you’ve been raised on 2AM starts and a relentless work ethic In this episode of Am I Normal?, Ngoc shares what it was like growing up with Asian immigrant parents running a café on the Central Coast — where hard work wasn’t a choice, it was just life. We get into the habits…
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Peter Allen: MySpace & Growing Up In Fairfield ● Mental Offload
In this episode of Call A Mate, we dive into one of Peter’s all-time classic stories — his infamous tackle on Fairfield rugby league star Chris Smith. It’s the kind of story that still gets brought up years later, and for good reason. From there, we take a trip down memory lane, reflecting on the...
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Survivor Queen V ● Mental Offload
In this episode of Am I Normal, I chat with “Queen V” from Survivor — and there’s a lot more to her than what you saw on screen. Outside the game, V is a record-breaking powerlifter and strength & conditioning coach, capable of lifting numbers that speak for themselves. But what stood out most in...
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Hilly: An Old School Friend ● Mental Offload
In this first ever episode of Call A Mate, I give my old high school mate Shane Hill a ring. Life’s moved on a bit since those days — he’s now a teacher, a husband, a dad of three, and a loyal Newcastle Knights supporter. We chat about the strange guilt that can come with being a parent, what…
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Adam Issa: Half A Faith, Full A Dream ● Mental Offload
Recorded at our new studio at Nations Merrylands— who provide a fantastic living space and are a big part of the community in Sydney’s west. Adam Issa is back by popular demand after his last episode hit #2 on the charts 🔥 In this next chapter, Adam and Matty McCormick pick up where it left off…
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Where This Podcast Is Going in 2026
In this short episode I talk about the vision for the podcast in 2026, the types of shows and guests we will have will be honest which means they will be honest conversations.
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Rugby League Guru • The Nerd, The Brand & The Timing Of It All | Sporting Offload
In this Full-Length Special, Rugby League Guru joins me for a different kind of rugby league conversation.We dive into the making of the man behind the mic — from his journey as a teacher to becoming one of the most recognisable voices in rugby league. We talk timing, building a brand in the…
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Wests Tigers Alex Twal | Sporting Offload
In this episode, Wests Tigers forward Alex Twal joins us to talk about resilience, consistency, and what it really takes to stay ready week after week at NRL level. We get into his relationship with coach Benji Marshall, how he approaches preparation and expectations, and the mindset required to...
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3 Way Walks Of Life | Am I Normal?
It’s our first three-way in a while… relax, it’s just the pod. 🎙️ Jon & Mena are back at the table and what started as a catch-up might just turn into a regular thing — welcome to The Merrylands Round Table. This episode has everything: 🔥 First impressions vs reality — and how wrong we usually...
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Spending 100k In A Club | Am I Normal?
You're Favourite boys with ADHD are back for 2026!New segments just dropped ADHD Court Stories We Probably Shouldn’t Tell Noor relives moments from his past life, did someone say bottle service Matty delivers 2 absolute bangers and 1… questionable one Including: seeing his mate perform as a male...
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India To Finding Herself in Australia | Am I Normal?
KJ shares her journey from India to Australia, opening up about identity, dating, injury, and learning how to become herself in a new country. A real, honest conversation about growth, change, and finding confidence in who you are.
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Don’t Settle, Mena Said | Am I Normal?
After the deep dive we took in the prequel Faith Over Football, we’re back at the table with one of our top 3 favourite guests — Mena — to talk about something almost all of us are navigating: dating, faith, and how the two intersect in real life. In this candid episode we unpack our dating...
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Seeing The World w/ Johnny Hanna | Am I Normal?
In this episode, we sit down with Johnny Hanna to talk about what happens when your vision starts changing—and your patience goes with it. Johnny opens up about losing his sight, the anger that comes with it, and the weird in-between phase of trying to stay positive without pretending…
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Uncut Video- Seeing the World w/ Johnny Hanna
In this episode, we sit down with Johnny Hanna to talk about what happens when your vision starts changing—and your patience goes with it. Johnny opens up about losing his sight, the anger that comes with it, and the weird in-between phase of trying to stay positive without pretending…
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Faith Over Football — The Prequel (Part 2 Released First) w/ Mena
In this prequel conversation with Mena, we start the journey from an unexpected place. Before Part 1 drops, we wrestle with the tension between faith and football — asking whether you can play a certain character on the pitch while living differently off it, and if God accepts who we become in...
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ADHD: Attention, Divergence and How Olek's Diagnosis Shaped His Future
This isn’t a clinical breakdown of ADHD—it’s a real conversation. We talk honestly about what living with ADHD actually feels like, beyond stereotypes and symptom lists. From overlooked struggles to experiences people rarely talk about, this episode highlights parts of ADHD many don’t realize exist.
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2025 Fan Favourite Episode Re-Release w/ Ngoc Tran
Meet Ngoc — a nutritionist, personal trainer, and all-around legend at One Playground. Growing up on the Central Coast as an Asian woman, Ngoc faced a tough battle with binge eating. But through grit, healing, and a whole lot of unlearning, she’s turned her struggles into strength.In this…
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From Sexist Bros to Santa: Luana Returns for a Very Unhinged Christmas
Luana returns for a very unhinged Christmas morning episode, and nothing is off the table. We chat about sexist male podcasts, body positivity, and how our perspectives have shifted since her first appearance talking bad dates and self-worth. Between the laughs and reflections, things take a...
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Respect Behind Bars | Am I Normal?
What does respect really look like behind bars? In this episode, we talk about being accepted as a Muslim in prison and why listening, understanding, and basic respect matter more than people think. Our co-host Noor shares firsthand experiences from spending six months in prison, including what...
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You Wouldn’t Host Of The Ogescars: Pat Clifton – 2025’s Most-Listened Episode
Pat crashes the pod to talk all things mental health, rugby league, and why he absolutely refuses to use a normal indoor voice. We get (accidentally) deep about anxiety and therapy, then immediately undo all that emotional progress by letting Pat give his State of Origin predictions like he’s the...
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A podcast that discusses serious Sports and Entertainment topics with a dash of dark humour...
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