The Unscripted Show

Step into the raw, real, and unpredictable world of sport with Unscripted. Join former NRL star Josh Mansour as he dives deep into the game — no scripts, no filters, just honest conversations. From behind-the-scenes insights to heated debates and bold opinions, Josh and his guests tackle the biggest stories, controversies, and personalities in the world of sport.

The Unscripted Show is a sports podcast hosted by AIIMS Creator Hub, with 65 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

AIIMS Creator Hub hosts The Unscripted Show, a sports show with 65 episodes published.

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  Damien Cook | Dragons Poor 2026 Season | Castleford Tigers | South Sydney Rabbitohs

  Sep 26, 20261h 17m

  Damien Cook joins Josh Mansour on Unscripted to open up about the Dragons’ 2026 season, his decision to leave the NRL and why he’s making the move to the Castleford Tigers.Cook reflects on his time at South Sydney, captaining the Dragons, State of Origin, the evolution of the hooker position and some of the biggest moments of his career — including a great Russell Crowe story.

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  Alex Twal | Wests Tigers 2026 Season | Rugby League World Cup | Diet & Training

  Sep 19, 20261h 20m

  Wests Tigers star Alex Twal joins Josh Mansour on Unscriptedfor a raw and entertaining chat about life in the NRL. Twal opens up about the Tigers’ culture, controversies and toughest moments, the infamous Mad Monday in Bali, his hardest period personally and what really goes on behind closed doors at the club. Plus, Alex talks the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, life beyond footy, Jaeman Salmon, teammates vaping in the gym and takes on Sauce’s Spin the Wheel.

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  Hazem El Masri | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs | Goal Kicking Technique | 2004 Premiership | Sonny Bill Williams drama

  Sep 15, 20261h 44m

  From migrating to Australia and facing the struggles ofgrowing up Lebanese, to becoming one of the most iconic players in NRL history, Hazem El Masri’s story is bigger than rugby league. The Bulldogs legend joins Josh Mansour on Unscripted to reveal the stories behind his incredible career,including the salary cap scandal, nearly walking away from Canterbury, his legendary goal-kicking technique and the unforgettable 2004 premiership. Hazem also opens up about fasting while playing NRL, the Bulldogs’ star-studdedearly-2000s side, Sonny Bill Williams’ shock departure and why he ultimately decided it was time to retire.

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  Jared Waerea-Hargreaves | Rabbitohs vs Roosters | Hull KR | New Zealand | NRL World Cup

  Aug 29, 20261h 32m

  Jared Waerea-Hargreaves joins Unscripted with Josh Mansour for a wide-ranging chat on his career, the Roosters, Hull KR and life after the NRL. Jared opens up about coaching the next generation, his relationship with Trent Robinson, the aggression that defined his game, his biggest rivals, signing with Manly, joining Hull KR and winning the 2025 Super League Grand Final and Challenge Cup. He also reflects on his most rewarding Roosters premiership, Cooper Cronk’s 2018 Grand Final heroics, playing for New Zealand, the meaning of the Haka, and why New Zealand should be home to the NRL’s 20th team. Raw, honest, and straight to the sauce.

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  Jacob Kiraz & Jordan Samrani | El Jannah | Rugby League World Cup | Bulldogs vs Eels | Playing for Lebanon

  Aug 22, 20261h 21m

  Jordan Samrani, Jacob Kiraz and Josh Mansour dig into some El Jannah while discussing their Lebanese heritage, the Parramatta Eels vs Bulldogs rivalry, and representing Lebanon at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.They open up about debuting for Lebanon at 17, playing under Michael Cheika, the rise of Lebanese players in the NRL, and choosing between Australia and Lebanon. Plus, the boys take on Spin With Sauce, karaoke, and a prank call to Michael Cheika.

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