The Unscripted Show

Mitchell Pearce discusses the pressures young halves face when playing NRL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mitchell Pearce sits down and reflects on his time playing for NSW in the State of Origin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NRL legend Mitchell Pearce joins Josh Mansour on Unscripted for an open and honest chat about life after the NRL, moving to France and finding a new perspective away from the spotlight. Pearce opens up about his time with the Catalans Dragons, the pressures of being an NRL halfback, his conversion to Islam and his State of Origin career. The boys also dive into the future of international rugby league, how to fix the Rugby League World Cup and whether the NRL should invest in the Super League. Plus, Pearce takes on C&A Surveyors Charades and shares some hilarious stories about his dad, Wayne Pearce! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alessandro Circati reveals how he found out that S.L. Benfica wanted to sign him! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us as we review Round 2 of the RL World Cup and we discuss whether the International Rugby League system is working or not? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alessandro Circati opens up over why he chose to play for the Socceroos over Italy and how he went through a similar experience with Socceroos team mate Cristian Volpato. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Fifita opens up about the backlash surrounding his decision to play for Tonga over Australia and how supporting his childhood friend was used against him by the media and the NRL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Fifita sits down with Josh Mansour and says that the rivalry between tonga and Samoa is bigger than State of Origin! What do you think? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Fifita joins Josh Mansour on Unscripted for a massive Rugby League World Cup special! From turning his back on the Kangaroos to represent Tonga, to the unforgettable moment Tonga defeated Australia, Fifita opens up about his proudest international moments, the rise of Pacific nations and why this could be the most competitive Rugby League World Cup yet. The boys break down the biggest World Cup matchups, debate the game's best players, share some untold stories and make their predictions for Round 2. We're also celebrating the release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, which is out now! Visit callofduty.com to get yours now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Socceroos star Alessandro Circati joins Josh Mansour on Unscripted! From leaving his family behind to chase his football dreams to signing with Benfica and representing Australia on the world stage, Alessandro opens up about his incredible journey. We get into interest from some of Europe's biggest clubs, choosing Australia over Italy, life in Portugal, becoming Socceroos captain and his ambitions for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What went wrong for Lebanon after their 42-18 thrashing at the hands of PNG? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who will play fullback for the the Kangaroos in their next WC game against Fiji? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us as we review round 1 of the Rugby League World Cup and we discuss the best and worse performers, as well as whether Tonga has the strongest forward pack of the competition? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 substantial $40,000 per game to its players, compared to smaller nations like Lebanon, which receives a mere $850 per game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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 Manly, Wests Tigers and South Sydney, the unforgettable try against the Broncos, and his experiences representing Samoa on the international stage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us as we preview the 2026 Rugby League World Cup! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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 believes the Storm is the right place for him heading into 2027. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.