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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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  • 22 episodes
  • weekly
  • Avg 1 hr 16 min
  • English

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  • Saturday · 1 hr 19 min

    Alex Twal | Wests Tigers 2026 Season | Rugby League World Cup | Diet & Training

    Wests Tigers star Alex Twal joins Josh Mansour on Unscriptedfor a raw and entertaining chat about life in the NRL. Twal opens up about the Tigers’ culture, controversies and toughest moments, the infamous Mad Monday in Bali, his hardest period personally and what really goes on behind closed doors at the club. Plus, Alex talks the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, life beyond footy, Jaeman Salmon, teammates vaping in the gym and takes on Sauce’s Spin the Wheel.

  • September 15 · 1 hr 43 min

    Hazem El Masri | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs | Goal Kicking Technique | 2004 Premiership | Sonny Bill Williams drama

    From migrating to Australia and facing the struggles ofgrowing up Lebanese, to becoming one of the most iconic players in NRL history, Hazem El Masri’s story is bigger than rugby league. The Bulldogs legend joins Josh Mansour on Unscripted to reveal the stories behind his incredible career,including the salary cap scandal, nearly walking away from Canterbury, his legendary goal-kicking technique and the unforgettable 2004 premiership. Hazem also opens up about fasting while playing NRL, the Bulldogs’ star-studdedearly-2000s side, Sonny Bill Williams’ shock departure and why he ultimately decided it was time to retire.

  • August 29 · 1 hr 31 min

    Jared Waerea-Hargreaves | Rabbitohs vs Roosters | Hull KR | New Zealand | NRL World Cup

    Jared Waerea-Hargreaves joins Unscripted with Josh Mansour for a wide-ranging chat on his career, the Roosters, Hull KR and life after the NRL. Jared opens up about coaching the next generation, his relationship with Trent Robinson, the aggression that defined his game, his biggest rivals, signing with Manly, joining Hull KR and winning the 2025 Super League Grand Final and Challenge Cup. He also reflects on his most rewarding Roosters premiership, Cooper Cronk’s 2018 Grand Final heroics, playing for New Zealand, the meaning of the Haka, and why New Zealand should be home to the NRL’s 20th team. Raw, honest, and straight to the sauce.

  • August 22 · 1 hr 20 min

    Jacob Kiraz & Jordan Samrani | El Jannah | Rugby League World Cup | Bulldogs vs Eels | Playing for Lebanon

    Jordan Samrani, Jacob Kiraz and Josh Mansour dig into some El Jannah while discussing their Lebanese heritage, the Parramatta Eels vs Bulldogs rivalry, and representing Lebanon at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.They open up about debuting for Lebanon at 17, playing under Michael Cheika, the rise of Lebanese players in the NRL, and choosing between Australia and Lebanon. Plus, the boys take on Spin With Sauce, karaoke, and a prank call to Michael Cheika.

  • August 15 · 1 hr 22 min

    Nicolas Milanovic | Scottish Premiership | Western Sydney Wanderers | Socceroos | Western United

    Nicolas Milanovic joins Josh Mansour for an open conversation covering his journey from the A-League to the Scottish Premiership and back to the Western Sydney Wanderers. Nicolas opens up about playing in Scotland, adapting to European football, the differences between the Scottish Premiership and the A-League, and his pathway into professional football.He also discusses the Western United experience, the club’s termination, returning to Australia, the Sydney Derby rivalry, the Socceroos, and the future of Australian football. Plus, Nicolas shares his thoughts on Messi vs Ronaldo, playing alongside Juan Mata, Irankunda, the love of the NRL, and what it’s really like playing in front of passionate fans. The episode wraps up with Truth or Sauce and plenty of quick-fire questions.

  • August 8 · 1 hr 18 min

    Marcelo Montoya | Pink Eye | Replacing Kyle and Jackie O | Death Threats | Circumcision Rumours

    Marcelo Montoya joins Josh Mansour for one of his most open and entertaining conversations yet. From his decision to retire from the NRL and his return to the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, to the death threats, internet trolls, and the infamous Mad Monday photos, nothing is off limits. Marcelo also opens up about life beyond football, launching The Montoya's Podcast with his wife Tayla, filling in for Kyle & Jackie O on KIIS FM, and the bizarre circumcision rumours. Plus, Tayla joins the show for a hilarious game of Perfect Partners before Marcelo takes on Truth or Sauce and our quick-fire questions.

  • July 26 · 1 hr 32 min

    Thomas Jenkins | Re-signing with Penrith | Time at Newcastle | Lying to the Media | Relationship with Ivan Cleary

    Thomas Jenkins joins Unscripted with Josh Mansour… ThePenrith Panthers outside back opens up about almost signing with Parramatta, his road to the NRL, returning to Penrith, and the phone call from Ivan Cleary that changed everything. He also shares behind-the-scenes stories about Brian To'o, Dylan Edwards, Mitch Kenny and the Panthers' culture, reveals what it's really like dealing with media pressure and competition for spots.

  • July 20 · 59 min

    2x Welterweight Champion Shawn Porter | Tim Tszyu vs Errol Spence Jr | Fight Predictions

    Former two-time welterweight world champion Shawn Porter joins Josh Mansour on Unscripted for an in-depth conversation covering boxing, championship mentality, and one of the biggest fights in the sport.Shawn reflects on his incredible career inside the ring, sharing stories from facing some of boxing's biggest names and what it takes to compete at the highest level. He also breaks down the highly anticipated showdown between Tim Tszyu and Errol Spence Jr, giving his expert analysis, fight predictions, and explaining exactly what each fighter needs to do to get their hand raised.From life as a world champion to his thoughts on the future of boxing, this is an episode packed with insight, honest opinions, and behind-the-scenes stories you won't want to miss.

  • July 15 · 1 hr 34 min

    Cristian Volpato | Socceroos | FIFA World Cup | Signing for Roma | Meeting Mourinho | Friendship with Totti

    Unscripted with Josh Mansour welcomes Cristian Volpato fresh off the plane from the FIFA World Cup with the Socceroos. In one of his most honest conversations yet, Cristian opens up about being released by the Western Sydney Wanderers, his family sacrificing everything to move to Italy, signing with Roma, meeting José Mourinho, and joining Francesco Totti’s management company. He also reflects on representing Italy, choosing Australia,and what it was like living out a childhood dream on football’s biggest stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

  • July 12 · 1 hr 6 min

    Todd Gurley | NRL vs NFL | YG’s Neighbour | LA Rams | Saquon Barkley

    Former LA Rams star Todd Gurley joins Josh Mansour on Unscripted for a wide-ranging conversation covering the NFL, rugby league, life after football, and some incredible stories from his career and beyond.Todd reflects on his journey to becoming one of the NFL's biggest stars, what it was like playing for the LA Rams, and how the physical demands of the NFL compare to the NRL. He also shares his thoughts on Saquon Barkley, opens up about living next door to rapper YG, and gives a behind-the-scenes look at life in Los Angeles during the peak of his career. Plus, Todd discusses the transition away from football, the biggest differences between Australian and American sport, and plenty of laughs with Josh along the way.

  • June 10 · 33 min

    Maty Ryan | Socceroos Preparation | Landon Donovan Comments | USA | Playing at Brighton and Arsenal

    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 Donovan's comments about the Socceroos, breaks down Australia's World Cup group and shares where the team's belief comes from heading into another campaign. Maty also opens up about his future in football, the possibility of playing in more World Cups, Cristian Volpato's decision to represent Australia, and his experiences playing in the English Premier League with Brighton and Arsenal.

  • June 6 · 1 hr 2 min

    George Burgess | Fighting Nelson Asofa-Solomona | Acting with Russell Crowe | Friendship with Chris Hemsworth | Michael Maguire Army Camps

    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 Cook and John Sutton call in with some classic George Burgess yarns,while George reflects on his South Sydney Rabbitohs career, his relationship with brother Sam Burgess, Michael Maguire's infamous army camps, and the future of the Super League.

  • May 30 · 1 hr 17 min

    Terrell May | Missing Origin Selection | Respect for Benji Marshall | The May Surname | Becoming a Leader

    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 pressure of the modern game. Plus, a powerful moment as he and Josh send their support to Jai Arrow and his family.

  • May 20 · 1 hr 18 min

    Braith Anasta & Reni Maitua | Origin Selection Debate | Nathan Cleary's Future? | Bulldogs Downfall

    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.

  • May 20 · 1 hr 36 min

    Moodi Dennaoui (Part 2) | NRL Drug Testing | Testosterone | Steroids vs Peptides | Diet & Exercise

    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, and the best diet and training strategies for performance, body composition, and mental health.

  • May 10 · 1 hr 9 min

    Andrew Abdo | NRL Rule Changes | Broadcast Deal | State of Origin | Rugby League World Cup | UK Super League

    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.

  • May 6 · 1 hr 15 min

    Jason Saab | Seibold Sacking | Representing Lebanon | NRL Fastest Player | Racing iShowSpeed

    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, and the Dragons saga — plus plenty more.

  • April 25 · 54 min

    Mai Soliman | Fighting at the Pyramids of Giza | Turki Al-Sheikh phone call | Manifestation | Jasmine Parr

    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 Pyramids to a surprise call from Turki Al-Sheikh, this one’s got everything — capped off with a fiery Truth or Sauce and advice for the next generation.

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