We sit down with dual international Mat 'the Rat' Rogers. This guy has had an incredible life filled with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Talking his prestigious career in the NRL & Australian Rugby. What it was like growing up t

S3 Episode 3 - Siosifa Talakai

Apr 20th, 2022 24m 33s

Talakai the Tank Engine - recently Jake sat down with the rising Sharks star for Fox League.He talks about how his own arrogance led to his sacking at South Sydney.His time as a garbage man and the guilt he felt not being able to support his

S3 Episode 2 - Tai "Bam Bam" Tuivasa

Mar 8th, 2022 1h 10m

One of the baddest men on the planet Tai Tuivasa stopped by for a chat today!We talk about his rapid rise through the UFC heavyweight ranks and his desire to be a world champ. Tai is unapologetically himself and is brutally honest. We talk a

S3 Episode 1 - Greg Inglis

Feb 16th, 2022 1h 32m

It was an honour and a real career highlight to sit down with one of the G.O.A.Ts of the NRL and talk about absolutely everything!! We chat about his stints in rehab and his on-going battle with bi-polar; how his Goanna Academy is helping to ch

S2 Episode 11 - Caitlin Bassett

Dec 20th, 2021 1h 15m

Really interesting and honest chat with Australian Netball legend Caitlin Bassett. Due to serious knee injuries, the former Australian captain finds herself in an unwanted and unique position, currently without a super netball contract despite

S2 Episode 10 - Harry Garside

Dec 1st, 2021 1h 15m

A new era for the Refuse to Lose Podcast. Filming our first episode in the Kayo podcast studios. We couldn't have picked a better person to do it with. Harry Garside's story is incredible. He's Australia's first Olympic medallist in boxing for

S2 Episode 9 - Ryan James

Oct 17th, 2021 1h 21m

Finally got a chance to get Ryan James on the poddy! One of the nicest blokes in Rugby League despite being a beast on the field! We chat about his move to the Broncos and how he's come back so strong after so many devastating injuries!We cha

S2 Episode 8 - Tyrell Sloan

Aug 19th, 2021 1h 2m

Tyrell Sloan's story is a wild one. His parents struggled with drug and and alcohol abuse, therefore he was raised by his grandmother from two months old, who was also on welfare.He is one of the nicest and most driven young men you'll ever me

S2 Episode 7 - Alex "The Great" Volkanovski

Jul 31st, 2021 56m 19s

Alex Volkanovski is one of Australia's most under appreciated World Champions. He is the current Featherweight title holder in the UFC and is preparing to defend his crown again this year after winning a scary battle against COVID-19. We talk d

S2 Episode 6 - Latrell Mitchell, Damien Cook & Cody Walker

Jun 8th, 2021 41m 43s

This is a very special episode to myself and Rhys and one of the things I am most proud of in my career so far.It's called Rabbitohs Raw and was originally taped as a special feature piece on Fox Sports for Indigenous round in the NRL in 2021

S2 Episode 5 - Ash Gardner

Jun 2nd, 2021 38m 5s

This episode features Australian Women's Cricket star Ash Gardner and it's another we've done in conjunction with News Corp and The Daily Telegraph to celebrate the companies first ever Indigenous sports month.As a proud Kamilaroi man I've be

S2 Episode 4 - Kyah Simon

May 31st, 2021 24m 54s

This episode features Matildas superstar Kyah Simon and its one we've done in conjunction with News Corp and the Daily Telegraph to celebrate the companies first ever Indigenous Sports Month.As a proud Kamilaroi man I've been very lucky to be

S2 Episode 3 - Paul "Showtime" Fleming

Apr 13th, 2021 1h 15m

Today's episode is with Australian boxing sensation Paul "Showtime" Fleming.If you haven't seen or heard from him before and you're wondering why they call him "Showtime" you'll quickly learn.Like all great fighters he can absolutely talk th

S2 - Bonus Episode - Jahrome Hughes

Mar 22nd, 2021 25m 4s

Recently I sat down with Melbourne Storm halfback Jahrome Hughes for Fox League to talk about his career in the NRL and the prospect of the Storm defending their premiership in 2021.It was such an enthralling chat and we had a lot of people a

S2 Episode 2 - Jai Arrow

Mar 9th, 2021 52m 30s

My guest for today's episode is Jai Arrow from the South Sydney Rabbitohs.Jai is a Queensland Origin star and one of the best young forwards in the NRL. He's tough & uncompromising, but also one of the most laid back guys you will meet.Thro

S2 Episode 1 - Jamal Fogarty

Feb 14th, 2021 1h 35m

This is the first episode of Season 2 of the show, so thank you for coming back for another year and if you're a new listener don't forget to go back and check out all our previous shows.To open up 2021 we are chatting to Gold Coast Titans ha

Bonus Episode - James Roberts 2021

Jan 17th, 2021 14m 20s

A year on from our first episode, Jake sat down with James Roberts for Nine News.2020 was a tough year for James, the COVID break and a season ending injury once again triggered the demons he's battled since childhood.Roberts spent time in

Episode 15 - Ronaldo Mulitalo

Dec 13th, 2020 1h 12m

This is our final episode of the year and we've saved one of the best for last.Ronaldo Mulitalo is a rising young Sharks winger with arguably the best super star name in the NRL.And make no mistake ... this kid is an absolute superstar!Ronaldo

Bonus Episode - Tyler Wright

Dec 6th, 2020 18m 10s

Hey guys welcome to another bonus episode of the Refuse to Lose Podcast.This week I did an interview with 2 x World Champion surfer Tyler Wright for Nine News but it was such an enthralling chat that I've decided to share the whole thing with

Episode 14 - Dylan Brown

Nov 22nd, 2020 1h 2m

Welcome to the next episode of the Refuse to Lose Podcast! My guest today is Parramatta Eels superstar Dylan Brown.Dylan is truly one of the most unique characters we've had on the podcast. He's just 20 years old but as you'll soon realise...

Episode 13 - Charlotte Caslick

Oct 27th, 2020 1h 7m

Welcome to the next episode of the Refuse to lose podcast !My guest today is cross code football superstar Charlotte Caslick.Charlotte rose to prominence four years ago by leading the Australian Women's Rugby 7's team to Olympic gold in the

Episode 12 - Gavin Badger

Oct 12th, 2020 1h 12m

This episode of The Refuse to Lose Podcast features Gavin Badger.This is Gavin's first in-depth interview since retiring as a referee.He doesn't hold back ... telling stories about on-field sledging, the toughest players to deal with plus his

Bonus Episode - Joel Thompson (with 'The NRL Roast')

Sep 28th, 2020 46m 59s

THIS IS YOUR NRL LIFE - JOEL THOMPSON.The Sea Eagles hardman tells some cracking stories about his career from faking injuries, to talking smack on the field to cutting his tongue in half... He holds nothing back in this wild chat to celebra

Episode 11 - Brad 'Freddy' Fittler

Sep 16th, 2020 40m 2s

This episode features NRL legend and New South Wales origin coach Brad 'Freddy' Fittler.Freddy is a Panthers and Roosters Premiership legend plus a former captain of New South Wales and Australia.Throughout this podcast, Freddy tells me how

Episode 10 - Preston Campbell

Aug 26th, 2020 1h 25m

This is our 10th episode and a very special one for me.I'm chatting with Rugby League legend Preston Campbell ... a Dally M medallist with the Sharks and Premiership winner with the Panthers.But anyone who know's Preston will tell you his g