Speak Free with MattyG

DISCLAIMER: This episode was filmed prior to the commencement of the 2026 NRL Finals Series.EPISODE #88: Winston Neville, Bulldogs diehard and super popular content creator joins me, MattyG, in the Speak Free Studio. We chatted Winston’s incredible journey in content creation, how NRL clubs have embraced creators within rugby league, what NRL fans deserve for entertainment at grand finals, and we make some early predictions for next year for our own team’s seasons, plus a whole heap more!

EPISODE #87: Mitch Field, social media superstar joins me, MattyG, in the Speak Free Studio. We chatted Mitch’s massive move to the Gold Coast, the hugely popular ‘run it straight’ series that blew him up to new heights, the morality of signing promotion/advertising deals with betting companies, Mitch’s boxing debut and huge win, plenty of footy, plus a whole heap more!

EPISODE #86: Just Mates, the content creator duo & Newcastle Knights diehards join me, MattyG, in the Speak Free Studio. We chatted the boys’ friendship and how their chemistry laid the foundation for their rapid rise in the content space. We also talked plenty of footy, our predictions for the big dance, and of course we talked Jude & Tyrin’s beloved Newcastle Knights and the incredible season they’ve had so far, plus a whole lot more hilarious yarns throughout! 

EPISODE #85: Tasteless Baker (Kane Bergman), social media star & content creator joins me, MattyG, in the Speak Free Studio. We chatted about how Kane started turned his passion for baking into a successful career in content creation, dealing with online haters & the power and importance of authenticity. Since Kane is also a fellow passionate Wests Tigers fan, we also talked our shared love for the club, Kane’s incredible experience working with the club starring in the 2026 season draw announcement, plus a whole heap more! 

EPISODE #84: Lez (Big Lez’s League), NRL content creator & podcaster joins me, MattyG, in the Speak Free Studio. We chatted about Lez finding his passion for rugby league in 2017 and beginning his incredible content journey a couple of years later. We also chatted plenty of current hot topics in the NRL, the struggles at Tiger Town, and of course we delved into Lez’s love for his South Sydney Rabbitohs, plus a whole heap more!

EPISODE #83: Shaun Mielekamp, Wests Tigers CEO joins me, MattyG, in the Speak Free Studio. We talked the club’s massive decision to release Jarome Luai early, Shaun’s belief in Benji Marshall as a coach, the club’s stadium plans for next year without Leichhardt, kicking off 2027 in Vegas, and how important the fans are for the success of Wests Tigers, plus so much more! 

EPISODE #82: Kit Laulilii, Wests Tigers young gun forward joins me, MattyG, in the Speak Free Studio. We talked Kit’s big move next year to new franchise Perth Bears, his recovery from concussion this season, growing up a Wests Tigers fan and how much it’s meant to be part of the close-knit Wests Tigers culture, the May brothers re-signing prank, and so much more!

EPISODE #81: Ziad Soltani, inspirational sports photographer & videographer joins me, MattyG, in the Speak Free Studio.

At just 12 years old, Ziad was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour and faced a life-threatening battle. Against all odds, multiple operations & a high-risk surgery performed by Charlie Teo, and the support of a community that rallied behind him helped change the course of his life.

We chat about his remarkable journey, the rugby league community that stood by him, his passion for the NRL & the Bulldogs, and how he now uses sports photography and videography to inspire others and raise awareness through his work in the game he loves.

This is a story of resilience, gratitude and never giving up.

EPISODE #80: Keith Galloway, Wests Tigers legend, life member, and one of the best props to ever wear our colours joins MattyG in the Speak Free Studio to chat Keith’s career, which totalled 210 games in the NRL (173 at Wests Tigers) and 42 games in Super League. They also chatted his huge achievements including representing NSW for State of Origin in 2011, and representing Australia in the Kangaroos for 5 Test Matches. The boys talked the Wests Tigers culture and how it shifted from 2006-2015, Keith’s favourite players he’s ever played with, and his admiration for Tim Sheens as a coach. They also discussed this year’s Wests Tigers team, and how well Benji is doing as Head Coach to bring the club back to a winning culture, plus a whole heap more!

EPISODE #79: Pheonix Godinet, rising Wests Tigers star, joins MattyG in the Speak Free Studio to chat Pheonix’s journey through the Wests Tigers pathways, his coaching/skills work and content creation, and how his dad has had such a positive impact on him not only as a player, but as a person, plus a whole heap more!