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Fresh off coaching New South Wales to a series win nobody outside the camp gave them a chance of, Laurie Daley sits down for a full debrief on the campaign — the celebrations, the criticism, and everything in between.

Daley takes us inside the moments after the siren: the Gatorade shower, the speech in the sheds, a beer on the SCG turf with the playing group, and the 5:30am walk into a radio station on zero sleep to do an interview live, still buzzing from the win. He also answers his critics head-on — the press conference "grenade," the pile-on over Melbourne's interchange calls, and whether Laurie Daley holds a grudge (his answer: no, but he's keeping receipts).

Along the way he talks through what Stuart Diver's story meant to the playing group, a reunion dinner with the 1996 Blues team, the viral clip of Phil Gould pinching his seat in 2002, and just how far Andrew Johns' influence reached inside the camp this year. There's also a quiet moment about his late father, and the song that reminded Daley he was with him in spirit on the day it mattered most.

In this episode of Chiming In, Laurie shares what it really took to win the "unwinnable" series — and what's next for him and the Blues.

00:00 - Intro
01:08 - Welcome: the Origin-winning coach in the studio
02:35 - What's next — the contract question and his plans
06:50 - Celebrations: the Gatorade shower and the sneaky phone request
08:52 - On the field when the siren went
10:27 - The team photo, and standing at the back on purpose
12:21 - A beer on the SCG turf and the speech in the sheds
14:59 - 16 weeks without a beer, then the one that mattered
16:10 - The 5:30am walk into the radio station
17:51 - Over a thousand texts, and who reached out
26:51 - The press conference "grenade"
29:09 - Does Laurie Daley hold a grudge?
30:15 - The "putting his players to sleep" story
32:44 - Answering the Melbourne interchange criticism
37:56 - Brian To'o's Origin future
39:44 - Stuart Diver's story and what it meant to the group
42:08 - Reuniting with the 1996 Blues team
44:03 - Phil Gould's "greatest ever" comments
45:44 - The viral Gus seat-pinching clip
47:38 - What he learned about himself this campaign
48:38 - Isiah Yeo's leadership in camp
50:26 - Nathan Cleary and the immortal conversation
52:13 - Mitch Moses' kicking game and his role in the win
56:25 - His late father, and the song that reminded him he was there
58:11 - Wrap-up and what's ahead for the Blues
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Paul Nobby Clarke is one of rugby league’s good guys.

A powerful front rower forward in the 1980s and 90s, Clarke gave as good as he got but always found time to look at the lighter side of life.

Tough, skilful and uncompromising, Clarke played a major role in Penrith’s first ever premiership victory in 1991.

According to team-mate Royce Simmons, Clarke was deserved on the Churchill Medal. Clarke reckons Simmons told him after the game that he was Canberra’s best player in the first half and Penrith’s best performer in the second.

In this episode of Chiming In, Nobby shares the secrets of his success and recalls how his childhood dream of playing in the NRL never left his radar.
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You would think former Manly coach Anthony Seibold would be death riding the Sea Eagles this year. Strangely, that’s not the case.

Dumped by the Club after just three NRL games, Seibold is today back on top of his game and would be more than pleased if his former chargers went on to the win the premiership.

In this episode of Chiming In, Seibold opens up on shock moment he was shown the door at Brookvale and how he has since put his life back together.

His openness and honesty will surprise you. In fact, Seibold hasn’t given up on Coaching NRL again - despite failing to fulfil his last two contracts at Manly and Brisbane.

He also talks candidly about his time at Souths and the enormous pressure he found himself under after joining the Brisbane Broncos.

Often criticised but always up for the challenge, Seibold is one of rugby league’s true survivors. His honesty and frankness will surprise many and his journey from a ball boy to an NRL head coach will amaze you.
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Royce Simmons is one of the most loved people to have ever played the game of rugby league.

Who could forget the 1991 grand final, when Simmons - in his very last game for the Penrith Panthers - scored two tries in a five star performance to overcome the Canberra Raiders.

Sadly, in recent times, the former NSW and Australian hooker has struggled with health issues and is battling dementia.

But it hasn’t stopped Simmons' zest for life and his desire to raise funds and try and find a cure for the debilitating disease.

In this episode of Chiming In, Simmons talks passionately about his health battles, his love for rugby league and those he has shared his journey with.

But it’s his funny life stories which will have you chuckling as Simmons recalls a career well done.

Simmons also reveals the greatest ever forward he’s ever seen - and it will shock you.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Start
00:04 - Highlights
01:46 - Diagnosis Dementia
04:16 - Walking
05:06 - Warning Signs / Finding Out
07:01 - Biggest Killer in the World / Stats
08:41 - Treatment for Dementia
10:06 - Treatment in America
11:36 - Dealing / Living With It
12:46 - People Reaching Out
14:03 - Lightbulb Moment for Starting Charity
15:31 - England & Hull Work
18:46 - Raising Money & Marathons
21:56 - "Worst Thing That Could Happen"
25:36 - Nathan Cleary & Current Penrith
26:56 - Penrith Pride
28:31 - Named in His Honour + Retirement / Aged Living Apartments
34:16 - '91 Grand Final + Last Game
37:36 - Promise to Fans + Grand Final Night
39:01 - Growing Up in the Bush
43:46 - Early Sporting Days
46:59 - Pet Horse + Motorbike
50:16 - Meeting His Wife + Meeting in High School
52:46 - Clubs That Almost Signed
56:16 - Comparing Old vs New Players
58:11 - Isaah Yeo / Best Forward Ever
01:02:16 - Upcoming Walks & Fundraisers
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Wes Heritage is a former Australian Rules footballer who gave the game away to focus on the family business - burying people.

And while some of his former team-mates went on to greatness, the hard working funeral director chose a different path.

Each year, Heritage oversees more than 600 funerals - ensuring families and their loved ones are given nothing but the best support and care in a most difficult time.

Death awaits us all yet we never really explore the funeral process until it’s bestowed upon us.

If you’ve ever wondered what happens when you die, Heritage has the answers on a Chiming In podcast of a very different kind.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Start
00:04 - Highlights
01:28 - Intro
01:52 - Introduction to Wes
02:37 - Death
03:47 - Starting the Funeral Business
06:52 - Witnessing Death
08:12 - Funeral Sizes
10:07 - Burying at Sea
11:19 - What Makes a Good Funeral Director?
13:37 - How Does It Work?
14:52 - Changes of Funerals Over the Years
18:07 - Picking Celebrants
20:37 - Wes' Experience as a Priest
20:57 - Funeral Costs
23:45 - Funeral Insurance
26:31 - Cremation
28:07 - Items of Remembrance
29:42 - Managing Emotions
32:52 - Pet Funerals
35:27 - Bikie Funerals
37:22 - Life After Death
38:37 - Open Caskets
41:17 - Funeral Songs
42:33 - Rivalry Companies
45:22 - White Lady Funeral
46:22 - Funeral Director Conventions
48:52 - Advice for Funerals
50:52 - Attending Wakes
52:22 - Funny Funerals
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