The Unscripted Show

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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