The Unscripted Show

Jason Saab joins Josh Mansour on Unscripted for a wide-ranging chat about re-signing with the Manly Sea Eagles, the toughest moments of his career, and the motivation behind becoming one of the fastest players in the NRL. Saab also opens up about his Lebanese heritage, representing Lebanon at the Rugby League World Cup, the viral Haumole Olakau’atu video, streaming with N3on, racing iShowSpeed, and the Dragons saga — plus plenty more.

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On this episode of Unscripted, Mai Soliman opens up on herrise in boxing — from sparring men and backing her mindset through manifestation, to navigating the sport as a Muslim woman. She breaks down her preparation with Mizuki Hiruta and fight with Jasmine Parr, including the tension that followed, and why female fighters still aren’t getting the recognition they deserve. From Cairo and the Pyramids to a surprise call from Turki Al-Sheikh, this one’s got everything — capped off with a fiery Truth or Sauce and advice for the next generation.

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Jai Opetaia joins Unscripted for a raw, no-filter chat, from having his world title stripped and why boxing’s best don’t fight each other, to breaking his jaw against Briedis and the brutal reality of recovery. He opens up on his Samoan roots, starting his own gym, dealing with fear, sacrifice, and the mental war behind the sport — plus his thoughts on heavyweight dreams, Usyk, and advice for the next generation.

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Moodi Dennaoui joins Unscripted with JoshMansour for a deep dive into the world of nutrition, performance and health myths. From breaking down macros and the food pyramid to unpacking the truth behind peptides, creatine, and weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Moodi cuts through the noise with real insight. He reveals the biggest mistakes athletes make, why sleep is more powerful than you think, and the truth about fasting, gut health and diet fads. If you care about performance, longevity or just wantto understand what actually works when it comes to your body — this one’s a must listen.

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Stephen Crichton goes deep on Unscripted with Josh Mansour — from Vegas madness to pressure, leadership and the moments that shaped him.Critta opens up on the Bulldogs’ new era, being the hunted, and the mindset behind clutch plays like his match-winning field goal. He reflects on career-defining moments — the missed tackle, his Panthers debut try, injuries before finals — and what it really takes to lead at the top level.Plus, we get raw insight into his Samoan roots, faith, family life, rivalries, and the mentality shift from being the “nice guy” to a competitor feared across the NRL.

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NRL try-scoring machine Alex Johnston joins Josh Mansour on Unscripted for a deep dive into one of the game’s most iconic careers. From breaking records and dealing with the pressure that comes with it, to the emotional moments in the sheds and the crowd storming the field—AJ relives it all.

He opens up on returning from an Achilles injury, his loyalty to the South Sydney Rabbitohs, the heartbreak of the 2021 Grand Final, and his connection to PNG and the Kumuls. Plus, stories on Wayne Bennett, Russell Crowe, life beyond footy, and a hilarious round of Truth or Sauce to wrap it up.

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Penrith Panthers superstar Brian To’o joins Unscripted with Josh Mansour for one of the funniest and most honest episodes yet. From his game-day diet and life at the Panthers to an embarrassing Cronulla sand dunes story (and evenfarting on the podcast), To’o brings the laughs while opening up about getting older in the NRL, the departure of key Panthers players, and whether he’d ever leave Penrith. He also dives into his Samoan heritage, the rise of Samoan rugby league, crazy locker room stories, and the Rugby League World Cup with Samoa—before taking on Truth or Sauce.

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Josh Mansour is back on Unscripted to break down the madness of NRL Round 1 in Las Vegas. The boys also unpack the new NRL rule changes heading into 2026 and what they could mean for the season ahead, before giving their early preview and predictions for Round 2.

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Jai Opetaia joins Josh Mansour on Unscripted for a powerful and honest conversation 🔥

The world champion opens up about a potential move to heavyweight, his dream of becoming undisputed, the rise of Zuffa Boxing, and what it’s really like being coached by his dad.

Focused, fearless and chasing greatness — this is Jai like you’ve never heard him before. 🥊

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NRL premiership-winning coach Shane Flanagan joins Josh Mansour on Unscripted for an in-depth conversation covering the Dragons’ trip to Las Vegas, key recruitment decisions, emerging young talent, and lessons from his 2016 premiership win with Cronulla. Flanagan also opens up on coaching his son Kyle, fixing mistakes from 2025, and how the Dragons’ high-performance program is shaping the club’s future.

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