The Weekly Offload

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, while Noor shares his personal reasons and the positives from his perspective. It’s not about telling...

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

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. Hearing someone you care about open up about something this heavy hits differently. Julie is a midwife, a...

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 that shaped her, the discipline that stuck, and how that upbringing compares to how younger generations mo...

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 simpler days growing up in Fairfield — when MySpace was the peak of social media and life felt a whole...

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 this chat wasn’t just her physical strength — it was her mindset. Her now-iconic line, “think abou...

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 it’s like going from sitting in the classroom to teaching at the front of one, and how life changes as you...

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 — diving into the aftermath of a life-changing event, his experience competing, and the mindset that...

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.

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 social media era, and what it actually takes to stay genuine when thousands of people think they know you....

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 keep performing regardless of noise or circumstances. Alex also reflects on the long road that led to o...

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 are 🌍 What it’s really like raising a family in a Muslim country 📢 Jon’s BIG announcement 🎯 Diag...

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 stripper and the SAME mate later getting hit with a hammer (yes, really)

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.

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 philosophies, get honest about what we’ve learned (and unlearned), and explore how faith shapes the way we...

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 everything’s fine. We talk frustration, dark humor, adapting to a future you didn’t plan for, and why “just stay p...

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 everything’s fine. We talk frustration, dark humor, adapting to a future you didn’t plan for, and why “just stay p...

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 competition. This episode sets the foundation for the full story, exploring identity, integrity, and choo...

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.

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 podcast, Ngoc gets real about the ups, downs, and detours on the path to true wellness. From food freedom to...

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 wholesome turn when Eva joins in to share her Christmas wishes with Santa — a moment that perfectly capture...

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 it’s like to hold onto your faith in a place that isn’t built for difference. We get real about missing...

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 footy version of Mystic Meg. And just when you think things couldn’t get more unhinged, we decide it’s...

This week on The Weekly Offload , I sit down with Darren, the manager of Merrylands — someone I’ve worked alongside for years, yet never really had the chance to dig into who he is behind the role. Darren is one of those people who finds it hard to talk about himself — humble, steady, and quietly hardworking. In our conversation, we explore why opening up doesn’t come naturally to him, how he sees...

In this heartfelt and wide-ranging conversation, I sit down with Kat—the traveller, and all-around luminous human—to explore the layers of identity, healing, and belonging that have shaped her journey. We talk candidly about eating disorders and the ongoing work of building a gentler, more compassionate relationship with our bodies. Kat shares how moving from Sydney to Bali completely shifted her...