The Unscripted Show

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 it. He discusses why Australia continues to be underestimated on the world stage, reacts to Landon Donov...

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 ring against Nelson Asofa-Solomona, and what it was like acting alongside Russell Crowe. Plus, Damien...

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 limits. Terrell also opens up on Jarome Luai, the May Day Podcast, the Tigers’ recent form, and the pressu...

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.

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 insights, behind-the-scenes stories and what it truly feels like to pull on the Origin jersey.

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 latest peptide discoveries, TB-500 vs BPC-157, cognitive peptides like Semax and Selank, NRL drug testing...

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 opens up on the biggest challenges and proudest moments of leading the NRL.

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 Rugby League World Cup, the viral Haumole Olakau’atu video, streaming with N3on, racing iShowSpeed, an...

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 followed, and why female fighters still aren’t getting the recognition they deserve. From Cairo and the Pyrami...

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, and the mental war behind the sport — plus his thoughts on heavyweight dreams, Usyk, and advice for the...

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 insight. He reveals the biggest mistakes athletes make, why sleep is more powerful than you think, and t...

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 moments — the missed tackle, his Panthers debut try, injuries before finals — and what it really take...

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 opens up on returning from an Achilles injury, his loyalty to the South Sydney Rabbitohs, the heartbreak...

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 about getting older in the NRL, the departure of key Panthers players, and whether he’d ever leave Penrith...

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.

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 greatness — this is Jai like you’ve never heard him before. 🥊 Proudly sponsored by Solar Battery Group...

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 Kyle, fixing mistakes from 2025, and how the Dragons’ high-performance program is shaping the club’s f...

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 Bulldogs’ 2026 season.

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

Hudson Young joins Unscripted with Josh Mansour for 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 Supplements , and giving real advice to the next generation coming through the NRL. Raw, honest, and straight t...

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 predictions for the 2026 NRL season.

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 and diet, life beyond footy, and whether he’d ever leave the Penrith Panthers. He also touches on playi...

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 the Rugby League Ashes Tour, sledges and chin jokes, visiting Adidas HQ in Germany, the realities of m...

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 the elite level. From behind-the-scenes fight stories to laughs outside the cage, this episode shows t...

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 latest update on Selwyn Cobbo. No spin, no rumours — just facts, straight to the sauce.