In this episode, we sit down with our great mate Braith Anasta — and this one had it all: big laughs, raw moments, and some incredible stories.We talk about Braith’s career on the field and how he’s built an even bigger presence off it, now front and centre as the host of NRL 360. From handling media pressure to personal challenges, high-profile feuds, mental health, family life, Braith opens up like never before.Follow Off The Record on Instagram here & subscribe to our YouTube channel here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#12: Nathan Cleary to ARU?, AFL's "Nose Beers'" Problem & Buzz's feud with Sterlo
This week, Webby and Buzz break down the latest State of Origin game, Champs and Chumps, and just how bloody good those Canberrans are playing. You’ll hear it here first — who’s set to coach the Kangaroos, what the future holds for Nathan Cleary, and the AFL’s ongoing "nose beer" problem. Plus, Buzz opens up on his legendary feud with Peter Sterling and the two deliver their fearless forecasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#11: GUS GOULD Does It Again, Ange to the HOF? & The Enhanced Games Debate
Webby opens up about a recent melanoma scare and the health reality check that came with it. From there, it’s classic Buzz & Webby — no punches pulled. The boys hand out their Champs and Chumps of the week, weigh in on the controversy surrounding the Enhanced Games and James Magnussen, and throw around ideas for where Origin should head next.They don’t hold back on Lachlan Galvin’s messy Tigers exit or Gus Gould’s role in the drama. Plus, a few rugby league war stories that are themed around lies and deception. And a round of fearless forecasts to cap it off.Follow Off The Record on Instagram here & subscribe to our YouTube channel here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#10 BREAKING: Will Marky Mark go back to ARU?, DCE to Chooks & Origin War stories
This episode brings the heat. Two big breaking stories on Marky Mark and DCE circling the Roosters, Buzz reckons there’s no hype around Origin this year, and the lads don’t hold back- sharing Origin war stories, fearless forecasts, and all the major headlines from the week.Follow Off The Record on Instagram here & subscribe to our YouTube channel here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#9 Buzz v Madge's Heated Phone Call, Chammas booted & Jack Gibson War Stories
The lads kick things off with Champs and Chumps, before diving into the PNG NRL franchise’s mounting concerns, Michael Chammas’s controversial boot from a TV panel, and Buzz details his fiery phone call with Broncos coach Michael Maguire.They also unpack James Johnson’s surprise resignation from Football Australia, and Buzz and Weidler share some classic war stories about the legendary Jack Gibson. The episode wraps up with some fearless State of Origin predictions you won’t want to miss.Follow Off The Record on Instagram here & subscribe to our YouTube channel here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Two of Australia’s most well-known sports journos are finally on the same team.Phil “Buzz” Rothfield and Andrew Webster are no longer just going head-to-head in rival publications - they’re joining forces for Off The Record, a new sports podcast that cuts through the spin and calls it how it is.Yes, there are about 12,000 sports podcasts out there. But this one hits different. Off The Record is going to brings a fresh edge, unfiltered takes, and two of the country’s sharpest sports journos calling it exactly how they see it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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