The Big Stiff Podcast

Rhys Wesser was a special Rugby league footballer, He won a premiership with Penrith in 2003, played for QLD in the state of origin and was an indigenous dreamtime representative, he still has the club record for most tries for the Penrith Panthers. We discuss all of these accolades, we talk about the piss up after the premiership win, how hard it is to win a premiership, the build up to a grand final, playing origin, pre-seasons, changing clubs and what he's up to now. 

Genevieve Lacaze-Gregson is a 3 time Australian Olympian in the steeplechase event.  Gen joins us from her quarantine lockdown Post-Olympics to discuss what life as a professional Athlete is like, the long and arduous road to making an Olympic debut, making the Olympic finals in each appearance,  to battling horrific injuries as a result of the sport.  This raw and down to earth interview is one not to be missed.

Ash is an Australian racing driver who currently drives for Brad Jones Racing as a co-driver alongside Jack Smith. Walsh took up motor racing in 1999 by racing go karts at the Ipswich Kart Club. By 2003, he was a dual Australian Karting Champion. Natural progression followed, and in the following years Ash made his debut in Formula Racing and finally into Supercar Racing. He is currently gearing up for another Supercar season, all the while practicing as an Accountant.

We talk about Ash's career to date, what training an elite V8 supercar driver has to do in order for a race, how much it costs to get into the sport, go-karting, what Ash is up to now and much more. 

Former Australia captain John Eales is one of a select group of players to have won two Rugby World Cups, in 1991, aged just 21, and as captain in 1999. A towering second-row, Eales was not only an outstanding lineout expert and great ball player, but also a formidable kicker of the ball. With 173 points to his name, he remains the highest point scoring forward in the history of the game. Among his most memorable kicks was a late match-winner from the touchline to win the Bledisloe Cup in 2000. Eales, who made over a century of appearances for Queensland, made his test debut against Wales in his hometown of Brisbane in 1991 and went on to earn 86 caps over the next decade. At the time of his retirement, Eales was the most-capped second-row in history.

George Scott was born in Aberdeen 25th October, 1944. George went to St Paul Street Primary School and then Middle Secondary School. A talented footballer, he represented Aberdeen Schools and was selected for Scotland Schools but was unable to play due to injury. The caretaker of his school, Jim Lornie, the former St Mirren goalkeeper, was a scout for Liverpool and he suggested to Bill Shankly, the new manager of the club, that he should take a look at this promising striker and that’s where it all began.

Join us and learn about the history of Liverpool, George has had a wonderful career and he was very underrated. Tune in and Enjoy.

George Scott was born in Aberdeen 25th October, 1944. George went to St Paul Street Primary School and then Middle Secondary School. A talented footballer, he represented Aberdeen Schools and was selected for Scotland Schools but was unable to play due to injury. The caretaker of his school, Jim Lornie, the former St Mirren goalkeeper, was a scout for Liverpool and he suggested to Bill Shankly, the new manager of the club, that he should take a look at this promising striker and that’s where it all began.

Join us and learn about the history of Liverpool, George has had a wonderful career and he was very underrated. Tune in and Enjoy. 

Jeff Fenech joins The Big Stiff Podcast, he talks about his illustrious career, fighting with broken hands, having a troubled childhood, being rorted in a couple if his fights and much more. He's a legend of a bloke and he's so humble! listen and enjoy