The Unscripted Show

Damien Cook joins Josh Mansour on Unscripted to open up about the Dragons’ 2026 season, his decision to leave the NRL and why he’s making the move to the Castleford Tigers.Cook reflects on his time at South Sydney, captaining the Dragons, State of Origin, the evolution of the hooker position and some of the biggest moments of his career — including a great Russell Crowe story.

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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.

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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.

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Keaon Koloamatangi joins Josh Mansour on Unscripted for an open conversation about closing the chapter on his time at the South Sydney Rabbitohs and taking on a new challenge at the Dragons.

Keaon opens up about telling Wayne Bennett he was leaving, interest from rival NRL clubs, the Dragons flying him to a meeting in a helicopter, his relationship with Cameron Murray and the position he expects to play at his new club.

He also talks representing Tonga and Australia, the speed of the modern NRL, his clash with Spencer Leniu and why he plans to represent Australia at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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New Zealand Warriors star Dallin Watene-Zelezniak joins Josh Mansour on Unscripted for one of his most open interviews yet. Dallin reflects on his journey through the NRL, the highs and lows of his career, why he left Penrith and the Bulldogs,life inside the Warriors, receiving online hate, his family's remarkable history, training with IShowSpeed, and much more.

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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.

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