The Weekly Offload

For Vivian, it was a conversation with a teacher at Prairiewood High School that she never forgot.

As a young mum, Vivian needed someone to believe in her. Sometimes, all it takes is a little encouragement from the right person to give you hope and help you see something in yourself that you couldn’t see before. 🫶

Moving to the Central Coast, becoming a teacher, and eventually overcoming her need to please everyone around her, Vivian found her true self later in life — while growing alongside her kids. 🌱

We also talk about our experiences at school and how much a child's school experience has changed with social media. The pressures are different now, and unfortunately, social media can make it easier for bullying and negativity to follow kids beyond the school gates.

A really honest conversation about growing up, finding yourself, parenting, and the impact that teachers and the people around us can have on our lives.

Jesse Pt 2

CJ opens up about growing up as the "fat kid", becoming an adult before she was ready, and why she only started playing rugby league two years ago. It's an honest conversation about body image, responsibility, self-doubt, and proving it's never too late to try something new.

The Tigers head into a crucial clash with the Eels under a cloud, and there's plenty to unpack.

Matt is joined by CJ to break down the Adam Doueihi saga, Jarome Luai's influence, the biggest match-ups, key talking points, and their predictions for Eels vs Tigers.

This is just a preview of CJ's story. His full life journey will be shared in an upcoming episode of our Am I Normal? series, where he opens up about the experiences that have shaped him. It's an honest and powerful conversation you won't want to miss.

Some stories stay with you long after the conversation ends.Jesse survived a bombing as a child. He later faced addiction, domestic violence, suicidal thoughts, and eventually made the extraordinary decision to join the French Foreign Legion in search of a new beginning.

In this episode, Jesse shares the moments that shaped his life—the trauma, the lowest points, the lessons he learned, and how he fought to rebuild himself.

At one point, Jesse stopped and said, "I can't believe I've told you all of this."

It's one of the most raw and vulnerable conversations we've ever had on The Weekly Offload. If you've ever wondered how someone survives the unimaginable, loses themselves, and somehow finds hope again, this episode is one you won't forget.

This episode discusses trauma, addiction, domestic violence and suicide, which some listeners may find distressing. Listen now, and if Jesse's story resonates with you, please share it with someone who might need to hear it.

This isn't just another episode—it's one of our biggest releases yet.

Hectic Fred joins Matty for an unfiltered conversation about State of Origin Game III, sharing his honest thoughts on the series and explaining why he has such a strong dislike for Queensland. Whether you agree with him or not, his passionate take is guaranteed to get people talking.

The Offload Line also makes its return, bringing more of the conversations that listeners have come to enjoy. Mena reacts to Egypt's heartbreaking defeat to Argentina, sharing his perspective on the result and what it means moving forward.

Matty, Noor and Mena then dive into a wide range of topics, from relationships and religion to culture, personal experiences and everyday life. The discussion is filled with humour, honest opinions, thought-provoking moments and plenty of friendly debate, making for one of our most entertaining and well-rounded episodes yet.

If you're a fan of footy, enjoy authentic conversations, or simply love listening to mates having real discussions with plenty of laughs along the way, this episode has something for everyone. Sit back, tune in and enjoy one of our biggest and most memorable episodes to date.

Brendan McCormack is a nursing academic and internationally renowned nursing leader. Brendan speaks about coming out in his home country of Ireland and his rise to one of the best nurses in the world.

Brendan's research focuses on person-centredness with a particular focus on the development of person-centred cultures, practices and processes. 

Anna has lived through the kind of loss that could break anyone. After losing both her mum and dad, she spent years battling self-doubt, binge eating, and believing she wasn't good enough.

But this isn't a story about becoming a victim—it's about taking back control.

In this episode, Anna shares how she lost 65kg, healed the mindset behind her binge eating, discovered her calling in nursing, and learned to embrace the person she always had the potential to be.

We also dive into healing your inner child, finding purpose, building resilience, and why, as Anna says, "You don't choose nursing... nursing chooses you."

If you've ever felt defined by your past or wondered if real change is possible, this conversation is proof that your story doesn't end with your struggles—it starts when you decide to rewrite it.

What happens when an Australian grows up in the Netherlands and falls in love with rugby league?

In this episode, I sit down with The Leaguie to explore rugby league and life from a perspective that sits well outside the traditional Australian bubble. From starting out as just another fan with strong opinions to building a respected voice in the game and eventually achieving his goal of appearing on Bloke in a Bar (which he genuinely thought was a prank at first), his journey is a fascinating one.

But this conversation goes far beyond rugby league.We discuss whether rugby league's tier system is holding the international game back, why Queensland's passion for State of Origin feels different to New South Wales, and whether Origin's success may actually come at a cost to the NRL competition.

We also dive into culture, identity and belonging, comparing life in a largely monocultural society with living in a multicultural world. Along the way, we talk about the realities of putting yourself out there online, handling criticism, building something meaningful, and staying authentic in the process.

Throw in an unexpected fire alarm interruption, plenty of laughs, thoughtful debate, and a few vulnerable moments, and you've got a conversation that goes well beyond sport.Whether you're a rugby league fan or simply interested in different perspectives on life, this is one worth listening to.

This week, Mason is back after one of our most popular episodes, and he's brought along his Hyrox partner-in-crime, Ash.

If you're still wondering what Hyrox actually is, don't worry—we get the boys to break it down in a way even we could understand. We dive into their training, competition experiences, what the sport means to them, and why Hyrox is attracting people from all walks of life.

To make things interesting, we put Mason and Ash on the spot with questions separately to see how well they really know each other. The results? Some great answers, a few surprises, and plenty of laughs.

We also tackle the criticism from people who dismiss Hyrox as "just another fitness trend" and hear why the sport has become such a big part of both their lives.

You'll also get to meet Ash properly—a laid-back bloke who seems chilled on the surface but is incredibly switched on when it comes to training, competing, and pushing his limits.

And in true Mason fashion, he kicks things off by completely rattling Ash, telling him the podcast was terrible and had absolutely nothing to do with Hyrox... which may or may not have caused a brief panic before we even hit record.

Whether you're a Hyrox athlete, fitness enthusiast, or someone who still has no idea why people voluntarily run and suffer in equal amounts, this episode is packed with stories, banter, insights, and plenty of laughs.

🎙️ Tune in and find out if Ash survives Mason's prank, who knows who better, and why Hyrox might be a lot tougher than it looks. 💪😂