The Weekly Offload

In this episode, Wests Tigers forward Alex Twal joins us to talk about resilience, consistency, and what it really takes to stay ready week after week at NRL level. We get into his relationship with coach Benji Marshall, how he approaches preparation and expectations, and the mindset required to keep performing regardless of noise or circumstances.

Alex also reflects on the long road that led to one of the most talked-about tries in recent memory, while we share a funny story from former teammate Aaron Woods about Alex’s famously clean eating lifestyle. A calm, honest conversation about persistence, pressure, and why backing your process matters more than chasing headlines.

It’s our first three-way in a while… relax, it’s just the pod. 🎙️

Jon & Mena are back at the table and what started as a catch-up might just turn into a regular thing — welcome to The Merrylands Round Table.

This episode has everything:

🔥 First impressions vs reality — and how wrong we usually are
🌍 What it’s really like raising a family in a Muslim country
📢 Jon’s BIG announcement
🎯 Diagnosing each other’s “style” (unqualified, but confident)
🎲 Silly games… that somehow get deeper than expected

It’s chaotic. It’s honest. It’s got laughs, tension, and a surprising amount of substance.

At one point I genuinely say this could either be our most listened-to episode ever… or I’ll be lining up at Centrelink in Parramatta on Monday.

Strap in. This might be the start of something.

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ADHD Court
Stories We Probably Shouldn’t Tell
Noor relives moments from his past life, did someone say bottle service
Matty delivers 2 absolute bangers and 1… questionable one
Including:
seeing his mate perform as a male stripper
and the SAME mate later getting hit with a hammer (yes, really)

KJ shares her journey from India to Australia, opening up about identity, dating, injury, and learning how to become herself in a new country. A real, honest conversation about growth, change, and finding confidence in who you are.

After the deep dive we took in the prequel Faith Over Football, we’re back at the table with one of our top 3 favourite guests — Mena — to talk about something almost all of us are navigating: dating, faith, and how the two intersect in real life.
In this candid episode we unpack our dating philosophies, get honest about what we’ve learned (and unlearned), and explore how faith shapes the way we connect, commit and show up for others. Whether it’s setting boundaries, understanding purpose, or just trying to get it right, this conversation gets real — fun, reflective, and unexpected.
If you’ve ever wondered how faith plays into your love life, or why one person just clicks while another doesn’t, this one’s for you. Pull up a chair, grab a drink — the table’s open. 🎙️

In this episode, we sit down with Johnny Hanna to talk about what happens when your vision starts changing—and your patience goes with it. Johnny opens up about losing his sight, the anger that comes with it, and the weird in-between phase of trying to stay positive without pretending everything’s fine. We talk frustration, dark humor, adapting to a future you didn’t plan for, and why “just stay positive” is maybe the most annoying advice ever. It’s honest, uncomfortable at times, surprisingly funny, and very real—because coming to terms with loss doesn’t mean losing your sense of humor.Somehow, the thing Johnny should probably be most angry about is being a Dragons fan, so we also unpack their Round 1 Vegas clash, relive the emotional damage, and preview this weekend’s game. It’s honest, occasionally uncomfortable, unexpectedly funny, and very real—because losing your sight is hard, but supporting the Dragons might be harder.

In this episode, we sit down with Johnny Hanna to talk about what happens when your vision starts changing—and your patience goes with it. Johnny opens up about losing his sight, the anger that comes with it, and the weird in-between phase of trying to stay positive without pretending everything’s fine. We talk frustration, dark humor, adapting to a future you didn’t plan for, and why “just stay positive” is maybe the most annoying advice ever. It’s honest, uncomfortable at times, surprisingly funny, and very real—because coming to terms with loss doesn’t mean losing your sense of humor.Somehow, the thing Johnny should probably be most angry about is being a Dragons fan, so we also unpack their Round 1 Vegas clash, relive the emotional damage, and preview this weekend’s game. It’s honest, occasionally uncomfortable, unexpectedly funny, and very real—because losing your sight is hard, but supporting the Dragons might be harder.

In this prequel conversation with Mena, we start the journey from an unexpected place. Before Part 1 drops, we wrestle with the tension between faith and football — asking whether you can play a certain character on the pitch while living differently off it, and if God accepts who we become in competition. This episode sets the foundation for the full story, exploring identity, integrity, and choosing faith in a game that often demands compromise.

Not exactly what I expected, especially considering Mena is usually a joker — and even more so when I casually reveal my personal top three: Ngoc, Mena, and myself…

This isn’t a clinical breakdown of ADHD—it’s a real conversation. We talk honestly about what living with ADHD actually feels like, beyond stereotypes and symptom lists. From overlooked struggles to experiences people rarely talk about, this episode highlights parts of ADHD many don’t realize exist.

Meet Ngoc — a nutritionist, personal trainer, and all-around legend at One Playground. Growing up on the Central Coast as an Asian woman, Ngoc faced a tough battle with binge eating. But through grit, healing, and a whole lot of unlearning, she’s turned her struggles into strength.In this podcast, Ngoc gets real about the ups, downs, and detours on the path to true wellness. From food freedom to fitness myths, body image to cultural expectations — nothing’s off the table. Expect honest convos, expert tips, and the kind of laughs that only come from someone who’s been through it and come out the other side thriving.