MAYDAY™ Real Talk and Raw Stories

“From Fijian roots to back-to-back premierships, Rookie of the Year and now the next-gen Tigers build, Sunia Turuva shares the journey behind the energy, the faith from his mum, and why Benji’s influence was key to his move. Tito’s story is about culture, joy, and celebrating his enthusiasm for vlogging."

🚨 Welcome to the MAYDAY Podcast! Your emergency landing zone for real talk, real stories, and everything in between.

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🎙️ Hosted by Terrell Davis May, and around here, we don't sugarcoat a thing. From the world to sports, culture, controversy, and comebacks, we dive deep. No filter. No fluff. No fear.

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Whether it’s breakdowns or breakthroughs, this is where we unpack it all. So buckle up, this is your MAYDAY call, and we’re coming in hot. Let’s get into it.

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🔐 Join the MAYDAY Club™⁠https://tr.ee/79nrfSEhYR⁠ |

Gain access to a world-first NRL player community.

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📩 Sponsorship & Collab Enquiries⁠[email protected]⁠

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📲 Stay Connected with MAYDAY™ on Socials

Instagram: ⁠@maydaypodcast00⁠ + TikTok: ⁠@maydaypodcast00⁠

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🎬 Directed by: ⁠@jpethy

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⏱️ CHAPTERS

00:00 – Welcome to MAYDAY
01:15 – Coming Through the Grades
02:15 – Influence of Fijian Origins
03:03 – Penrith Development System
05:30 – Did You Feel Ready Before Debut?
07:09 – Rookie of the Year
08:11 – 2023 or 2024 Grand Final
10:14 – World Cup Fijian Camp
12:29 – New Club, New System, New Vibe
14:39 – Staying True to Myself
15:38 – Claw Celebration
16:48 – Mentors in the Journey
17:44 – #1 Fan, His Mum
22:59 – Api Relationship
24:40 – Benji’s Part in the Move
26:28 – When You’re Not Playing Footy
28:13 – Message to the Youth
32:15 – Hard Work Over Talent

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“From back-to-back premierships with the Roosters to a shattered face, chasing an All Blacks dream, his latest Japanese Rugby stint, and now expressing himself through music with Dream Yourz, Joseph Manu opens up on resilience, identity, and life beyond footy.”

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🚨 Welcome to the MAYDAY Podcast!
Your emergency landing zone for real talk, real stories, and everything in between.

-

🎙️ Hosted by Terrell Davis May, and around here, we don't sugarcoat a thing. From the world to sports, culture, controversy, and comebacks, we dive deep. No filter. No fluff. No fear.

Whether it’s breakdowns or breakthroughs, this is where we unpack it all. So buckle up, this is your MAYDAY call, and we’re coming in hot. Let’s get into it.

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🔐 Join the MAYDAY Club™
https://tr.ee/79nrfSEhYR
Gain access to a world-first NRL player community.

-

📩 Sponsorship & Collab Enquiries
[email protected]

-

📲 Stay Connected with MAYDAY™ on Socials
Instagram: @maydaypodcast00
TikTok: @maydaypodcast00

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🎬 Directed by: @jpethy

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⏱️ CHAPTERS
00:00 – Welcome to MAYDAY
01:28 – Hometown: Tokoroa
02:08 – Parents / Making It as an Athlete
03:55 – Moving from NZ to Sydney
05:00 – Biggest Inspiration
06:02 – Grand Final Week 2018
07:58 – Favourite Moment in 2018 GF
08:43 – Going Back to Back
10:12 – Mindset Shift in the 2nd GF
12:57 – Latrell Mitchell Shoulder Charge Story
15:06 – The Future of Joseph Manu
15:57 – All Blacks Dream
17:08 – Biggest Culture Shock in Japan
18:17 – Lessons from Japan
19:51 – Did Japan Change You?
20:22 – Rap Career Backstory
21:59 – Athletes Are More Than Athletes
23:10 – Vlogging Stigma
24:32 – Expressing Yourself Creatively
25:28 – Dealing with Criticism & Haters
27:46 – Message to the Youth

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.