Chiming In - Steve Gillis, Player Manager

Ken Callander is an Australian national treasure.

The legendary media personality warmed the hearts of millions of Aussies while successfully forging a career in print, television and the radio industry.

In this episode of Chiming In, Kenny shares some hilarious stories about his rise to fame from humble beginnings.

Highly respected, innovative and with a wicked sense of humour, Kenny reflects on numerous short stories which will entertain you from start to finish.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Start
00:04 - Highlights
04:08 – First memories of the race track
04:53 – Start in media
11:39 – Married for 58 years
14:14 – Wide World of Sports
16:29 – Kerry Packer’s bookie
23:18 – The 12th Man
28:45 – Love for NRL
33:04 – Great mates with Ray Warren
36:50 – How bookmaking has changed
40:58 – Mateship with PVL
42:34 – Jockeys & Trainers
46:04 – Melbourne Cups
56:56 – Writing a book
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At just 21-years-old, Max Jorgensen has already played 20 Test matches for the Wallabies.

Chased by NRL clubs, the talented youngster recently committed to Australian Rugby for five years.

Only two players - Michael Hooper and Loti Tuqiri - have previously signed similar long term deals.

Jorgensen’s decision to pledge his allegiance to rugby is just the beginning.

In the episode of Chiming in, Jorgensen talks about his love for the game, his desire to help Australian Rugby become super successful and the reason why he turned his back on rugby league.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Start
00:04 - Highlights
01:17 - 5 year deal
04:38 - Peter Jorgensen
05:38 - Back to the beginning
09:11 - Lure to rugby union
13:13 - Training with Roosters
17:18 - Wallabies in WC
20:07 - Injury woes
25:11 - Test debut
27:48 - Best coaches
29:39 - Code hoppers
32:45 - Try against England
42:54 - Shute Shield
44:01 - Playing NRL
45:42 - R360
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Cam McInnes is a rugby league warrior.

Often photographed at the end of a match will a bloody face and missing teeth, the NSW State of Origin representative concession 2026 will be his swan song at the club.

And with a premiership window well and truly at Cronulla, McInnes is hoping to go out on a high.

Soon to return from reconstructive knee surgery, McInnes speaks openly about the recovery process, his plans for the future and why this could be the Year of the Shark.

He tells of his bumpy relationship with Russell Crow and how he was shown the door at his previous club St George Illawarra.

McInnes explains his plans to play for another few seasons and shares his thoughts on what might be on offer.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Start
00:05 - Highlights
01:36 - Off contract at Sharks
04:00 - ACL injury update
07:24 - Signing with Perth Bears
12:02 - Inside word on PNG
16:14 - Cam's TED Talk
17:50 - Mum & dad school teachers
21:33 - Cam's tackle record
26:37 - Tension at Bunnies
34:23 - Booted by Dragons
45:41 - Moving to Sharks
48:05 - Fight with Russell Crowe
52:20 - Cam as a father
58:25 - Playing Origin
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Shane Richardson stepped down at Wests Tigers CEO in December last year - just as the Club was finally finding its feet.

There were fears the highly regarded league official might have been lost to the game forever.

In this exclusive interview - his first since stepping aside - Richardson opens up on his love for the Tigers fanatical fans, his desire to get back into the game, why Benji Marshall is the right man to take the Club forward and why the NRL should buy the English Super League.

He also shares his thoughts on the futures of Jerome Luai and Jahream Bula.

It’s serious and at times hilarious and will leave you wanting more.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Start
02:58 - The day Richo resigned
04:04 - Benji as coach
05:09 - Jarome & Jahream
08:31 - Relationship with player agents
10:23 - Relationship with the media
14:11 - What is a 'good CEO'?
18:43 - Back to the beginning
27:05 - Sharks days
34:31 - Panthers days
37:52 - Rabbitohs days
43:29 - 201 Souths premiership
46:42 - Connection to Indigenous players
57:26 - Richo's future
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He’s considered one of the most feared yet respected front rowers in modern day rugby league.

Jared Waerea-Hargraves is the highest capped Sydney Rooster and boasts three premiership rings.

Last season, he left the NRL for a swan song in the English Super League and came up trumps - winning the Challenge Cup, League Leaders Shield and the Premiership.

In his first ever podcast appearance, JWH exclusively shares the highlights of an amazing career and reveals what drives him to success. He also shares how he turned his back on rugby union to become a legend of league.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Start
01:47 - Life ban!
03:14 - Going to Super League
14:11 - Playing Rugby Union
16:42 - Moving to Rugby League
17:51 - Love for the Roosters
26:37 - Playing with Superstars
31:08 - Trent Robinson
34:52 - Playing for NZ
38:33 - Working with Roosters Academy
42:08 - The Art of Being a Tough Man
49:41 - Rivalry with Spencer Leniu
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