Who's The Boss?

James Maloney talks Finals Glory, French Lessons & Footy’s Funniest Sprays


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This week, Bossy and Adam are joined by one of Rugby League’s most colourful characters and ultimate journeymen, James Maloney. A two-time Premiership winner, Origin victor, and international rep, Jimmy has done it all… and had a laugh doing it.


From humble beginnings in Orange, NSW, to crowd-surfing through Northies after breaking Cronulla’s 50-year premiership drought, Maloney dishes out tales from a footy career that saw him play under the game’s biggest names - Bellamy, Robinson, Cleary - and leave a lasting legacy at just about every club he touched.


We hear about the yogurt incident with Bellamy, goal-kicking under pressure, his time living the dream in the South of France, and how his “Goldfish Theory” helped him bounce back from intercepts and sprays from the coach - or the punters!


So grab your favourite French red, polish up that novelty key to the Shire, and settle in for a cracking episode with one of Rugby League’s most beloved personalities. This is Who’s the Boss?


TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 – Intro: Racing Highlights & Glenn Boss Kicks Off

Bossy and Adam Peacock open the episode with Randwick Championship Day reflections.

00:00:49 – Everest Contenders: Briassa's Rise

Discussion about sprint star Briassa's path to the Everest after winning the TJ Smith.

00:01:31 – Eliana Dominates the Derby

A look at a filly's standout performance against the boys and her future potential.

00:06:58 – $2.6M Yearling? Inside the Inglis Sales

Insights into the Easter Yearling Sales, including a record-breaking Zoostar filly purchase.

00:08:18 – Horse Sales Gamble: Educated Risk or Big Bet?

Bossy explains the logic behind million-dollar yearling investments and the breeding payoff.

00:10:23 – James Maloney Joins: A Rugby League Larrikin

James Maloney joins the show with laughs, stories, and insights from his wild rugby league journey.

00:12:39 – From Carpentry to Club Footy: Maloney’s Early Grind

How Jimmy went from apprentice carpenter to NRL player with no backup plan.

00:18:22 – Behind the Scenes: Playing for Bellamy at Melbourne

What it’s really like playing under Craig Bellamy’s intense but humorous coaching style.

00:31:13 – Building a Champion Team: Coaching Philosophy

Jimmy dives into coaching lessons, adapting strategies, and understanding team strengths.

00:34:07 – The Goldfish Theory: How to Let Mistakes Go

Why forgetting errors instantly is key to elite performance in both footy and racing.

00:36:34 – Sprays, Punters & Comebacks: Bossy’s Racetrack Tales

Jockeys versus owners, trainers, and punters—Bossy shares unforgettable post-race moments.

00:43:09 – Playing in France: Culture, Language & Family Life

Maloney talks life and league in France, his kids learning French, and escaping media noise.

00:47:08 – Horse Ownership: “The Mad Pirate” Chronicles

Jimmy’s brief adventure as a racehorse owner—and what happened to his steed.

00:49:04 – Keys to the Shire: Life After a Premiership

What it means to receive the “keys to the city” and life after footy glory in Cronulla.

00:53:16 – Group 1 Preview: Championships Day Two at Randwick

Bossy tees up a stacked Group 1 race day and what to watch for with the track conditions.

00:58:16 – Queen Elizabeth Stakes: Via Sistina’s Race to Lose?

Bossy evaluates the Cox Plate champ’s chances and highlights Buckaroo as a big value play.


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Who's The Boss?By Glen Boss