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Step into the raw, real, and unpredictable world of sport with Unscripted. Join former NRL star Josh Mansour as he dives deep into the game — no scripts, no filters, just honest conversations. From behind-the-scenes insights to heated debates and bold opinions, Josh and his guests tackle the biggest stories, controversies, and personalities in the world of sport.
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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. He also dives into his Samoan heritage, the rise of Samoan rugby league, crazy locker room stories, and the Rugby League World Cup with Samoa—before taking on Truth or Sauce.
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 – powering homes, businesses, and the future of energy. Get a free quote now! https://solarbatterygroup.com.au/ppc-campaign-2025/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=aiims-creator-hub&utm_campaign=nrl-2026
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 future.Proudly sponsored by Solar Battery Group – powering homes, businesses, and the future of energy. Get a free quote now! https://solarbatterygroup.com.au/ppc-campaign-2025/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=aiims-creator-hub&utm_campaign=nrl-2026
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 Mansourfor 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 to the sauce.
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 playing at CommBank Stadium, teams to watch in 2026, and finishes by turning the tables with a Truth or Sauce round.
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 media pressure, underperforming in the 2025 State of Origin series, and his thoughts on Reece Walsh and the Kangaroos in the UK — plus a signed jersey giveaway to wrap it up.
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 the real Rafael Fiziev — honest, hungry, and unapologetically himself.
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.
NBA icon Allen Iverson joins Josh Mansour on Unscripted for a raw, honest conversation about life, basketball, and legacy. Iverson opens up about partying before games, his undying love for the sport, and whether he’d ever step back onto the court. He shares his thoughts on modern load management, the current player he sees himself in, his reaction to being named NBA 75, and what being a role model truly means to him. A must-listen from one of basketball’s most influential figures.
Nikita Tszyu joins Unscripted with Josh Mansour for a laid-back but revealing chat ahead of his upcoming fight with Michael Zerafa. Nikita opens up about choosing a quiet life on the farm to escape the hustle and bustle, what it was really like growing up with boxing royalty as a dad, and the dynamic of sharing the spotlight with brother Tim Tszyu. With plenty of laughs, honest moments and his naturally quirky personality on full display, this episode shows a very different side of one of Australia’s most intriguing young fighters.
Michael Zerafa joins Josh Mansour on Unscripted for a raw, no-filter chat ahead of his upcoming fight with Nikita Tszyu. Zerafa opens up about his long history with the Tszyu family, his rivalry with Tim Tszyu, and what it’s really like being labelled boxing’s “villain.” From constant hate and online abuse to death threats, Zerafa explains the truth behind the ‘bad guy’.FOR TICKETS TO THE LIVE EVENT OR PPV EVENT VISIT: https://nolimitboxing.com.au/events/tszyu-v-zerafa
On this powerful episode of Unscripted with Josh Mansour, former world champion Billy Dib opens up like never before. From the highs of his boxing career and winning world titles to the heartbreaking loss of his wife to cancer, Billy shares the moments that shaped him. He also speaks candidly about his own cancer diagnosis, the fight it inspired, and the message behind his new book Boys Can Cry.
Mark Nawaqanitawase joins Josh Mansour on Unscripted for a wide-ranging chat about switching between rugby union and rugby league, his journey to the Roosters, and the freakish try-scoring instincts that made him one of Australia’s most exciting cross-code athletes.
Kevin-Prince Boateng sits down with Josh Mansour for one of the most honest, unfiltered and emotional interviews of his career. From choosing Ghana over Germany, to the truth behind being kicked out of the 2014 World Cup, walking off the pitch at AC Milan, and how finding God completely transformed his life — KP doesn’t hold back.
He also reveals why he’s moved to Australia, his plans to open a football academy, and what he really thinks about the A-League. Plus stories from Barcelona alongside Messi & Suarez, AC Milan’s superstar era, racism in world football, and the moment that changed everything.
Lachlan Ilias joins Josh Mansour on Unscripted for his most honest chat yet. After a turbulent exit from the Dragons, Lachlan opens up about what really happened behind the scenes, how he processed the fallout, and why the Titans became the perfect place for a fresh start. He also dives into his unexpected viral TikTok videos that had the whole NRL talking.
Michael Cheika joins Josh Mansour on The Unscripted Podcast to talk about the new rebel rugby competition R360, his time coaching the Wallabies and Argentina, and his exciting move to the Sydney Roosters coaching staff for 2026. A raw and honest chat with one of the most passionate minds in sport.
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