Talking with TK (Tristan K'Nell)

James Horwill joins me on the podcast. James is a professional Rugby Union player for Harlequin F.C. in the UK. His stellar career has included 62 test caps for the Wallabies where he was Captain on 16 occasions. He also played 116 games for the QLD Reds and led them to the 2011 Super Rugby title.

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Kurt Gidley joins me on the podcast. Kurt is a legend of the NRL and Newcastle Knights and is a former captain of the club. His first grade career featured 251 first grade games for the Knights and also 55 games in the English Super League for Warrington. He had the honor of captaining NSW and appearing in 12 State of Origins and 12 tests for Australia.

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My special guest is Tony Adams. Tony is one of rugby league's most respected journalists. He currently works for Channel 9 online sports under the name of the Mole. He is the go to for the latest news and rumours under his Twitter handle Moley. His career includes over 20 years working at both Rugby League week and the Daily Telegraph.

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Grab a copy of my book 'Talking with Champions' is available now in stories at Dymocks or online at Dymocks, Booktopia and Angus & Robertson. With some of the biggest names in sport, this collection of interviews, quotes and tips is bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. · Featuring interviews with the finest athletes across Australia and New Zealand as well as international champions ... from 'JT' to Evander Holyfield! · This is a book bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. · With easy to ready breakout quotes and tips

Angus & Robertson

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Booktopia

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The man considered one of the fastest players of all time, Lee Oudenryn joins me on the podcast. One of the most request rugby league players in this shows history, Lee was a cult hero of the 90's in the NRL. Who could forget his debut season in 1992 with the Parramatta Eels and his race with English Legend Martin Offiah prior to the tour game between Parramatta and Great Britain. His career includes 132 first grade games, debuting at the Parramatta Eels and the journey taking him to the Gold Coast, Auckland Warriors and North Queensland scoring 49 trys and kicking 41 goals.

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Grab a copy of my book 'Talking with Champions' is available now in stories at Dymocks or online at Dymocks, Booktopia and Angus & Robertson. With some of the biggest names in sport, this collection of interviews, quotes and tips is bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. · Featuring interviews with the finest athletes across Australia and New Zealand as well as international champions ... from 'JT' to Evander Holyfield! · This is a book bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. · With easy to ready breakout quotes and tips

Angus & Robertson

https://www.angusrobertson.com.au/books/talking-with-champions-tristan-knell/p/9781760790912?zsrc=go-lifestyle&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr6Gpg-_R4wIVz4RwCh225QvaEAYYAiABEgJWhPD_BwE

Booktopia

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League Legend Adrian Vowles joins me on the podcast. Adrian is a former professional rugby league player who played in both the NRL and Super League in England. He debuted at the Gold Coast Seagulls where he would earn representative honours for Queensland in the 1994 State of Origin series before he moved to the Cowboys in 1995. He achieved a huge amount in the English Super League where he joined the Castleford Tigers in 1997 and was an integral part of the club moving from a relegation club to a playoff team and in the process won the 1999 Man of Steel which is the equivalent to our Dally M Medal in Australia. His time in England also included stints at both Leeds and Wakefield while also representing Scotland at the 2000 World Cup.

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This podcast is bought to you by Manscaped. Check out the range at https://au.manscaped.com/ and use code TK for 20% off and free delivery.

Grab a copy of my book 'Talking with Champions' is available now in stories at Dymocks or online at Dymocks, Booktopia and Angus & Robertson. With some of the biggest names in sport, this collection of interviews, quotes and tips is bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. · Featuring interviews with the finest athletes across Australia and New Zealand as well as international champions ... from 'JT' to Evander Holyfield! · This is a book bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. · With easy to ready breakout quotes and tips

Angus & Robertson

https://www.angusrobertson.com.au/books/talking-with-champions-tristan-knell/p/9781760790912?zsrc=go-lifestyle&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr6Gpg-_R4wIVz4RwCh225QvaEAYYAiABEgJWhPD_BwE

Booktopia https://www.booktopia.com.au/talking-with-champions-tristan-k-nell/prod9781760790912.html?source=pla&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr6Gpg-_R4wIVz4RwCh225QvaEAYYASABEgJBbfD_BwE

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Nick Evans joins me on the podcast. Nick is a former professional rugby union player for the Otago Highlanders and Auckland Blues in Super Rugby and Harlequins in the UK. At Harlequins he holds a club record of 2217 points scored and won the 2012 English Premiership. He is All Black number 1039 and is capped 16 times for New Zealand which included the Rugby World Cup in 2007.

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Matilda's Striker Kyah Simon joins me on the show.

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My special guest is Troy Worner. Troy is one of the biggest fans in rugby league and has been called the NRL's most dedicated fan. He's been following the Parramatta Eels for over 30 years and attended every Parramatta match last year (home and away) which included trips to Darwin, Brisbane, Townsville and Melbourne. He has recently been names as a Bank West Stadium Fan Ambassador and we sat down to podcast in his Parra Cave which is an extraordinary room with every bit of Eels merchandise and player memorabilia you could think.

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David Lyons joins me on the podcast. David is a former professional rugby union player who is capped over 100 times for the NSW Waratahs and 46 times for the Wallabies. He played in two World Cups in 2003 and 2007. His career also moved overseas where he played in both France and Wales.

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My special guest is Nathan Grey. Nathan is a former professional rugby union player who played 35 tests for the Australian Wallabies winning a World Cup in 1999 and playing 94 games for NSW between 1998 and 2005. His made some impressive strides in his coaching career which started in Japan and has included assistant coaching roles at the Melbourne Rebels, NSW Waratahs and the Wallabies. Currently he is Technical director at the Sun Wolves and is currently a High Performance Coach at Rugby Australia.

Grab a copy of my book 'Talking with Champions' is available now in stories at Dymocks or online at Dymocks, Booktopia and Angus & Robertson. With some of the biggest names in sport, this collection of interviews, quotes and tips is bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. · Featuring interviews with the finest athletes across Australia and New Zealand as well as international champions ... from 'JT' to Evander Holyfield! · This is a book bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. · With easy to ready breakout quotes and tips

Angus & Robertson

https://www.angusrobertson.com.au/books/talking-with-champions-tristan-knell/p/9781760790912?zsrc=go-lifestyle&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr6Gpg-_R4wIVz4RwCh225QvaEAYYAiABEgJWhPD_BwE

Booktopia

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Luke Ricketson joins me on the podcast. Luke is a legend of the NRL and Sydney Roosters. He is second all time for games for the Roosters with 301 first grade games while he also played 10 State of Origins for NSW and 6 tests for Australia.

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Ben Creagh joins me on the podcast. Ben Creagh is a former professional rugby league player who co-captained the St George Illawarra Dragons winning a premiership in 2010. He played 272 first grade games for the Dragons scoring 54 trys, with his representative career including 6 games for NSW Country, 2 games for Australia and 11 State of Origins for 11 months. Away from the game, Ben is the a Financial Wellbeing Adviser at Shadforth Financial Group. We chat transitions & educating NRL players on their finances, his love of basketball, finding footy late, working at Jameroo Action Park, rebounding from a shocking debut, switching to the backrow, combo with Ben Hornby, Wayne Bennett, 2010 premiership to that famous origin brawl & that push on Hodgo.

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St George Illawarra Dragons head coach Anthony "Hook" Griffin stops by for a chat with TK.

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Cameron Murray joins me on the podcast. Cameron is a back rower for the South Sydney Rabbitohs. His junior career included selection in the Australian Schoolboys, Junior Kangaroos and he was captain of both the NSW under 18's and 20's.

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Willie Peters joins me on the podcast. Willie Peters is a former professional rugby league player who played 76 first grade games in the NRL for Souths and the Dragons and 67 first grade games in the Super League for Gateshead, Wigan and Widnes. Post footy he has made some impression moves in coaching. He is currently the first grade assistant coach to Adam O'Brien at the Newcastle Knights where he moved from South Sydney last year where he was assistant to Wayne Bennett.

Grab a copy of my book 'Talking with Champions' is available now in stories at Dymocks or online at Dymocks, Booktopia and Angus & Robertson. With some of the biggest names in sport, this collection of interviews, quotes and tips is bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. •Featuring interviews with the finest athletes across Australia and New Zealand as well as international champions ... from 'JT' to Evander Holyfield! •This is a book bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. •With easy to ready breakout quotes and tips

Angus & Robertson

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Booktopia

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Clint Newton joins me on the podcast. Clint is a former professional Rugby League player who played 273 games for the Newcastle Knights, Melbourne Storm, Hull and the Penrith Panthers. He won an NRL premiership in 2007 with Melbourne. Away from the game, Clint is the Rugby League Players Association General Manager of Player Relations.

Episode presented by Bulk Nutrients. Check out their range of supplements at www.bulknutrients.com.au/tk

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Anthony Minichiello. Anthony is a legend of the NRL playing 14 seasons and is the most capped player with the Sydney Roosters which includes 139 trys and 1 field goal. He represented Australia in 19 tests, NSW in 11 Origins while also winning the Golden Boot in 2004. Away from footy his an Ambassador at the Roosters while also has Mini Fit Promoting the health and wellbeing for children. We chat how he made a comeback from a serious back injuries, growing up & back yard battles with brother Mark, Signing with Roosters, Freddy Fittler, Finchy vs Fletch, becoming the best full back in the world, getting kicked out of Origin, Grand Finals, Sonny Bill, Nick Politis and many more great stories & insights from his illustrious career.

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Dean Mumm joins me on the podcast. Dean is a former professional Rugby Union player whose extensive career included over 100 appearances for the NSW Waratahs, 3 years over in the UK for Exeter and 56 caps for the Wallabies. Dean has also made a successful transition into the corporate world and is the Rugby Union Players Association President.

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My special guest is Blayke Brailey. Blayke is the starting hooker for the Cronulla Sharks where debut in 2019 after coming through as a local junior. He represented the Junior Kangaroos, NSW Residents and NSW Under 20's in 2018.

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Grab a copy of my book 'Talking with Champions' is available now in stories at Dymocks or online at Dymocks, Booktopia and Angus & Robertson. With some of the biggest names in sport, this collection of interviews, quotes and tips is bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. · Featuring interviews with the finest athletes across Australia and New Zealand as well as international champions ... from 'JT' to Evander Holyfield! · This is a book bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. · With easy to ready breakout quotes and tips

Angus & Robertson

https://www.angusrobertson.com.au/books/talking-with-champions-tristan-knell/p/9781760790912?zsrc=go-lifestyle&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr6Gpg-_R4wIVz4RwCh225QvaEAYYAiABEgJWhPD_BwE

Booktopia

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Melbourne Storm and QLD Maroons front rower Christian Welch joins me on the podcast. After making his first grade debut 2015, Christian has played 77 first grade games while also making his representative debut for Queensland in Game 3 of the series in 2019.

I'm excited to announce that my book 'Talking with Champions' is available now. With some of the biggest names in sport, this collection of interviews, quotes and tips is bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. •Featuring interviews with the finest athletes across Australia and New Zealand as well as international champions ... from 'JT' to Evander Holyfield! •This is a book bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. •With easy to ready breakout quotes and tips

Angus & Robertson

https://www.angusrobertson.com.au/books/talking-with-champions-tristan-knell/p/9781760790912?zsrc=go-lifestyle&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr6Gpg-_R4wIVz4RwCh225QvaEAYYAiABEgJWhPD_BwE

Book topia

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Mat Rogers joins me on the podcast. Mat is a former professional rugby league & rugby union player and the son of league great Steve Rogers. He was a dual international with rugby league career seeing him feature in 200 first grade games for the Cronulla Sharks & Gold Coast Titans scoring 106 trys and 465 goals. His representative career included 5 state of origins for Queensland and 11 test matches for Australia winning the Wold Cup in 2000. He crossed over to rugby union with the NSW Waratahs in 2002 with 40 game career and 45 test matches for the Wallabies. Away from the game with his wife Chole Maxwell is the co-founder of the charity 4asdkids and co-produced the TV show Maxing Out.

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My special guest is Nick Phipps. Nick is a scrum half for both the NSW Waratahs and Australian Wallabies which includes 97 Super Rugby Games and 68 tests for his country. He won a Super Rugby Tittle in 2014 for the Waratahs, a silver medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games and has been to two World Cups in 2011 and 2015. Nick probably has the most intriguing back story of them all with both his Grand Fathers being together as prisoners of war in World War 2 and years later his parents meet randomly and marry. In the podcast we chat about Cheikas half time blow up in Argentina, living in the Kings School, Winning Silver at the Comm Games, Grass roots & Shute Shield, Super rugby title in 2014 to living with the boys in the Pentagon.

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Terry McFlynn joins me to kick off 2019 on the podcast. Terry is a former professional footballer and legend of Sydney FC. Born in Ireland, Terry played in the lower leagues of England for the likes of QPR, Woking, Margate and Morecambe. After trialing with Sydney FC in 2005, he played 10 seasons for the Sky Blues winning two A-League championships in 2006 & 2010. Irish born & raised Tez has an incredible story that bought him to trial for Sydney in 2005. We chat some great tales from his career & life including stories about Vinny Jones, Peter Crouch, Dwight York & Del Piero to the rivalry with Melbourne Victory and the penalty shootout win in the 2010 Grand Final.

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NRL Legend Nathan Cayless joins me on the podcast. Nathan was a one club man he played 259 games for the Parramatta Eels between 1997 and 2010. He represented and captained New Zealand, playing in 39 Tests. Post footy he has moved into coaching and is the assistant coach to Trent Robinson at the Sydney Roosters after coaching lower grades at both the Parramatta Eels and the New Zealand Warriors.

Grab a copy of my book 'Talking with Champions' is available now in stories at Dymocks or online at Dymocks, Booktopia and Angus & Robertson. With some of the biggest names in sport, this collection of interviews, quotes and tips is bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. · Featuring interviews with the finest athletes across Australia and New Zealand as well as international champions ... from 'JT' to Evander Holyfield! · This is a book bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. · With easy to ready breakout quotes and tips

Angus & Robertson

https://www.angusrobertson.com.au/books/talking-with-champions-tristan-knell/p/9781760790912?zsrc=go-lifestyle&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr6Gpg-_R4wIVz4RwCh225QvaEAYYAiABEgJWhPD_BwE

Booktopia

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Connect with the show on social media search Talking with TK on Facebook and Twitter. Get in touch via email at tristan@talkingwithtk.com and find the entire back catalogue of podcasts.

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Bulldogs Legend Andrew Ryan joins me on the podcast. "Bobcat" as he is known is a former professional rugby league player for the Canterbury Bulldogs and Parramatta Eels where he played 291 games and captained the Bulldogs to the 2004 premiership. His rep career included 12 State of Origins for NSW, 11 Tests for Australia and six Country Origins. Post footy his still heavily involved in the NRL as a players transition manager, is part of the ABC Grand Stand NRL team and also coaches in the Newcastle first grade competition.

Grab a copy of my book 'Talking with Champions' is available now in stories at Dymocks or online at Dymocks, Booktopia and Angus & Robertson. With some of the biggest names in sport, this collection of interviews, quotes and tips is bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. · Featuring interviews with the finest athletes across Australia and New Zealand as well as international champions ... from 'JT' to Evander Holyfield! · This is a book bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. · With easy to ready breakout quotes and tips

Angus & Robertson

https://www.angusrobertson.com.au/books/talking-with-champions-tristan-knell/p/9781760790912?zsrc=go-lifestyle&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr6Gpg-_R4wIVz4RwCh225QvaEAYYAiABEgJWhPD_BwE

Booktopia

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Mark Hughes is my special guest on the podcast. Mark is a former professional rugby league player at the Newcastle Knights. Please support the Mark Hughes Foundation at http://www.markhughesfoundation.com.au/

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Kurt Wrigley joins me on the podcast. Kurt is a former professional rugby league player and coach. He debut at the Cronulla Sharks in 1992 with his career spanning 41 games across the Sharks, St George Dragons and Adelaide Rams. He has over 20 years coaching experience and was a first grade assistant at the South Sydney Rabbitohs, St George Illawarra Dragons and Newcastle Knights while also coaching the Queensland Under 20's. Today he works as a facilitator at Leader Teams.

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Grab a copy of my book 'Talking with Champions' is available now in stories at Dymocks or online at Dymocks, Booktopia and Angus & Robertson. With some of the biggest names in sport, this collection of interviews, quotes and tips is bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. · Featuring interviews with the finest athletes across Australia and New Zealand as well as international champions ... from 'JT' to Evander Holyfield! · This is a book bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. · With easy to ready breakout quotes and tips

Angus & Robertson

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Booktopia

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Alex Corvo joins me on the podcast. Alex is an expert in physical performance having over 20 years experience across professional rugby league. His notable roles has included Head of Physical Performance at the Melbourne Storm for 11 years which includes 3 premierships, Head of Performance at the Brisbane Broncos for 4 years and Head of Performance at the New Zealand Warriors for 2 years. On the rep scene, he has been on the performance staff with the Queensland State of Origin for 4 years and Head of Strength and Conditioning for the Australian Kangaroos for 6 years.

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Grab a copy of my book 'Talking with Champions' is available now in stories at Dymocks or online at Dymocks, Booktopia and Angus & Robertson. With some of the biggest names in sport, this collection of interviews, quotes and tips is bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. · Featuring interviews with the finest athletes across Australia and New Zealand as well as international champions ... from 'JT' to Evander Holyfield! · This is a book bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. · With easy to ready breakout quotes and tips

Angus & Robertson

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Booktopia

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League legends Paul Sculthorpe and Ruben Wiki are my special guests in a double episode bonus of the podcast.

Paul Sculthorpe is a legend of British rugby league with his distinguished career spanning 13 years and 325 first grade games across Warrington and St Helens. His achievements included 26 test caps for Great Britain including being National captain and the only player to ever win back to back Man of Steel awards. He also played in 3 premiership wins in 1999, 2000 & 2002, played in 4 Challenge cup wins in 2001, 2004, 2006 and 2008 and 2 World Club Challenge wins in 2001 & 2007.

Ruben Wiki is a legend of the NRL with his illustrious career spanning 311 first grade games for the Canberra Raiders and NZ Warriors. We won a premiership with the Raiders in 1994 and he represented New Zealand in a record 55 tests and was test captain on 18 occasions.

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The full transcript of the chat with Ruben Wiki can be found at - https://www.talkingwithtk.com/wiki

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The contender boxing champion Garth Wood joins me on the show.

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NRL legend Danny Buderus joins me on the podcast. Danny is a former professional rugby league player for the Newcastle Knights and Leeds Rhinos. He played 339 first grade games scoring 76 trys and 1 goal. His reprentative career saw him play 21 state of origins for NSW which included the honor of being captain while also playing 24 tests for Australia. Post footy, Danny is assistant coach to Brad Fittler for the NSW State of Origin team and is also an analyst on Fox Sports. We chat coaching, growing up in Taree, being passed on by the Dragons, nearly being lost to the Mariners, learning to become a hooker, working out Joey Johns, leadership lessons from Freddie Fittler and many more great stories from his illustrious career.

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Monty Betham joins me on the podcast. Monty is a former professional Rugby League player for the New Zealand Warriors and Wakefield (UK). He represented both Samoa and New Zealand at Test level. He made an impressive switch to boxing retiring with a 8-1 record while today he is a trainer, media personality and is heavily involved in his charity Steps for Life.

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Australian Basketball legend Shane Heal joins me on the show.

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Jamie Soward joins me on the podcast. Jamie is a former professional rugby league player who's journey saw him play 215 first grade games across the Roosters, Dragons and Panthers, winning a premiership in 2010 with the Dragons. He career in the NRL saw him score 53 trys, 521 goals and 26 field goals. He represented NSW in 3 State of Origins, NSW Country in 2 games while also representing the Indigenous All Stars in 3 games. Away from the game his deep in the media working for 2GB, NRL.com and Channel 9 while also starting his own podcast Sweet and Soward which he hosts with AFL Legend Nick Davis.

Grab a copy of my book 'Talking with Champions' is available now in stories at Dymocks or online at Dymocks, Booktopia and Angus & Robertson. With some of the biggest names in sport, this collection of interviews, quotes and tips is bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. •Featuring interviews with the finest athletes across Australia and New Zealand as well as international champions ... from 'JT' to Evander Holyfield! •This is a book bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. •With easy to ready breakout quotes and tips

Angus & Robertson

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Booktopia

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Tom Carter is my special guest on the podcast. Tom is a former professional Rugby Union player for the NSW Waratahs where he played in 85 matches while he also won 8 First Grade Premierships at Sydney Uni. Away from the game he is the founder and director of Human Performance and is the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Sydney Sixers.

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Rugby League legend Henry Paul joins me on the podcast. Henry is a dual international in rugby league and rugby union with his distinguished career including 334 first grade games in the English Super League for Wakefield Trinity, Wigan, Bradford Bulls and Harlequins Rugby League. He represented New Zealand in 24 tests in Rugby League. He would convert to rugby union playing over 150 games across Bath, Gloucester, Leeds Carnegie & Rotherham while representing England in 6 tests and the 2002 & 2006 commonwealth games winning a silver medal. Post professional football, Henry has moved in coaching where he is currently the assistant national coach of Canada after stints also coaching Russia & Jebel Ali Dragons in Dubai.

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Reni Maitua is my special guest on the podcast. Reni is a former NRL player for the Canterbury Bulldogs, Parramatta Eels and the Cronulla Sharks. He played over the Super League while represented City Origin, Samoa and Australia. Away from the game he hosts the show Unfiltered with Willie Mason, works with the NRL as a State of Mind Project Officer while he is about to make his professional boxing debt in early February 2018.

For full episode guides and show notes please visit www.talkingwithtk.com and get in contact with me at tristan@talkingwithtk.com

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St George Illawarra Dragon's star back rower Joel Thompson joins me to chat about his passions away from the field. Super Bike Legend Wayne Gardner takes us through career stories and also some insights on his son Remy Gardner while Cricket legend Brad Hogg chats about the upcoming Ashes series and 20/20 season.

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Blake Austin joins me on the podcast. Blake is a professional rugby league player for the Warrington Wolves. He starred in the NRL for the Canberra Raiders, Wests Tigers and Penrith players where he played 122 first grade games, scoring 43 trys, 11 goals and a field goal. He played for NSW City in 2015 while he made his senior rep debut last year playing two games for Great Britain.

Grab a copy of my book 'Talking with Champions' is available now in stories at Dymocks or online at Dymocks, Booktopia and Angus & Robertson. With some of the biggest names in sport, this collection of interviews, quotes and tips is bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. •Featuring interviews with the finest athletes across Australia and New Zealand as well as international champions ... from 'JT' to Evander Holyfield! •This is a book bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. •With easy to ready breakout quotes and tips

Angus & Robertson

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Booktopia

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Stirling Mortlock joins me on the podcast. Stirling is a legend of Australian Rugby having captained both the national Wallabies and ACT Brumbies.

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Wallabies and ACT Brumbies Legend Mark Gerrard joins me on the podcast. ark is a former professional rugby union player with his distinguished career seeing him play 25 times for Wallabies with 23 test caps. His super rugby career seeing him debut at the Waratahs before moving to the Brumbies winning a super rugby title in 2004 scoring 3 tries in the grand final as well as a stint at the Melbourne Rebels and some time playing the game in Japan. Post footy he works in real estate while his first year of head coaching saw him take Warringah to the Shute Shield grand final.

Grab a copy of my book 'Talking with Champions' is available now in stories at Dymocks or online at Dymocks, Booktopia and Angus & Robertson. With some of the biggest names in sport, this collection of interviews, quotes and tips is bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. •Featuring interviews with the finest athletes across Australia and New Zealand as well as international champions ... from 'JT' to Evander Holyfield! •This is a book bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. •With easy to ready breakout quotes and tips

Angus & Robertson

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Booktopia

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Billy Walters joins me on the podcast. Billy is the starting hooker for the Wests Tigers and is in his second season of first grade after debuting in 2019 for the Melbourne Storm. He comes from legendary Walters family with his Father current QLD Maroons coach and Brisbane Broncos Legend Kevin Walters and his Uncles Steve and Kerrod Walters. The podcast is a double header with George Tonna and Marco Quintao from Heroes with Ability joining me on the podcast. They provide inclusive sports programs (such as Rugby League) that are designed to cater for the health and wellbeing of people with varying abilities.

More information about Heroes with Ability can be found at https://www.heroeswithability.com/about-us

Grab a copy of my book 'Talking with Champions' is available now in stories at Dymocks or online at Dymocks, Booktopia and Angus & Robertson. With some of the biggest names in sport, this collection of interviews, quotes and tips is bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. •Featuring interviews with the finest athletes across Australia and New Zealand as well as international champions ... from 'JT' to Evander Holyfield! •This is a book bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. •With easy to ready breakout quotes and tips

Angus & Robertson

https://www.angusrobertson.com.au/books/talking-with-champions-tristan-knell/p/9781760790912?zsrc=go-lifestyle&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr6Gpg-_R4wIVz4RwCh225QvaEAYYAiABEgJWhPD_BwE

Booktopia

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Dene Halatau joins me on the podcast. Dene is a former professional rugby league player with his distinguished career seeing him play 249 first grade games for the Wests Tigers and Canterbury Bulldogs, winning a premiership with the Tigers in 2005. He represented New Zealand in 15 tests while away from the game, Dene is involved in the NRL wellbeing and education programs, while his expert comments can be found on the weekends for ABC Grand stand.

I'm excited to announce that my book 'Talking with Champions' is available now. With some of the biggest names in sport, this collection of interviews, quotes and tips is bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. •Featuring interviews with the finest athletes across Australia and New Zealand as well as international champions ... from 'JT' to Evander Holyfield! •This is a book bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. •With easy to ready breakout quotes and tips

Angus & Robertson

https://www.angusrobertson.com.au/books/talking-with-champions-tristan-knell/p/9781760790912?zsrc=go-lifestyle&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr6Gpg-_R4wIVz4RwCh225QvaEAYYAiABEgJWhPD_BwE

Book topia

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Wallabies star Karmichael Hunt joins us on the show.

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Chris Lynn joins me on the podcast. Chris is a professional cricketer and is noted as one of the most exciting players in the world cricket. His domestic career started at the Queensland Bulls but he is noted in recent years for his prowess in the twenty twenty form of the game where he captains the Brisbane Heat in the Australian Big Bash and is a star in the Indian Premier League where he opens the batting for the Kolkata Knight Riders.

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I'm excited to announce that my book 'Talking with Champions' will be coming out on the 14th of August. Pre sale is available now With some of the biggest names in sport, this collection of interviews, quotes and tips is bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. •Featuring interviews with the finest athletes across Australia and New Zealand as well as international champions ... from 'JT' to Evander Holyfield! •This is a book bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. •With easy to ready breakout quotes and tips Dymocks https://www.dymocks.com.au/book/talking-with-champions-by-tristan-k-nell-9781760790912

Angus & Robertson

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Book topia

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Josh Childress joins me on the podcast. Josh is a professional basketball player with his distinguished career taking him to the heights of the NBA with Atlanta, Phoenix, Brooklyn and New Orleans, a stint in Europe with Olympicaos while also down-under with the Sydney Kings and Adelaide 36ers.

For full episode guides and show notes please visit www.talkingwithtk.com and get in contact with me at tristan@talkingwithtk.com

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My special guest is Matt Adamson. Matt is a former professional rugby league player who played 175 NRL games across the Parramatta Eels, Penrith Panthers and Canberra Raiders and 72 games for the Leeds Rhinos in the Super league. His representative career includes 2 state of origins for NSW, 1 tri series game for NSW and represented Australia on 5 occasions during the Super League year of 1997.

Time stamps

0:30 - Welcome to Matt Adamson

1:00 - Taree

1:43 - Where his height comes from 

2:18 - Where his brother Phil is these days

3:00 - Growing up as a star cricketer

7:00 - Learning from Brad McNamara and Greg Matthews

8:48 - Opening the batting with Adam Gilchrist

10:38 - Learning from the Australian Cricket team

13:00 - Key lessons from Alex Ferguson and Craig Bellamey

16:33 - Leading without the captaincy 

18:45 - How he got the Rhinos a day at Manchester Utd

21:50 - Putting yourself out there

23:00 - How he got his start at the Parramatta Eels

27:30 - The pitch from Phil Gould to get them to Penrith

29:40 - His huge left boot

31:01 - Who’s idea it was to move him into the back row

33:17 - His bond with Ryan Girdler and Craig Gower

35:13 - Signing with Super League

37:50 - His break out year in 1997

41:43 - Touring England at the end of 97

42:19 - Moving over to the Leeds Rhinos

43:13 - The Challenge Cup 

45:46 - Trying to establish a culture with players from different countries

47:49 - Enjoying being a senior player and leader

49:02 - The cross over skills between sports and business

50:42 - His relationship with Christian Welch

51:50 - Teaching young players leadership

57:00 - Harry Grant

58:48 - Planning for retirement

1:03:25 - Missing the thrill of playing rugby league

1:04:58 - 5 people he would invite to a private dinner party

Find 200 + episodes of Talking with TK in that back catalogue. I've been blessed to interview the likes of Ellyse Perry, Petero Civoniceva, Robert Whittaker, Mark Schwarzer, Shane Webcke, Adrian Morley, Mark Ella, Willie Tonga, Steve Menzies, Jamie Lyon Craig Wing, Danny Buderus, Mat Rogers, Anthony Minichiello, Luke Lewis, Chad Townsend, Andrew Ettingshausen, Bradley Clyde, Stirling Mortlock, Alex McKinnon, Mark Geyer, Cameron Murray ,Craig Lowndes, Pat Cash, Matt Toomua, Kieren Perkins, Paul Harragon, Robbie Maddison and many more.

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Joe Williams joins us for episode 39 of the Talking with TK podcast. Joe is a former NRL player who played at South Sydney, Canterbury & Penrith, he is also a former professional boxer. Today he an international key note speaker and the author of the soon to be released "Defying the Energy Within".

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On Episode 34 of Talking with TK I'm joined by some of Australia's elite fighters across Boxing and UFC. World rated Luke Jackson (15 - 0, 6 KO's) joins me to chat about his recent outstanding win over Humberto de Santiago in Hobart. Regular guest and WBA number 7 world rated George Kambosos (12-0, 6 KO's) joins me to chat about his fight on October 13 in Melbourne against the veteran Thai Krai Settaphan. While with UFC Sydney on November 19th, Alex Volkanovski and Mark Hunt will join me to preview their fights. An action packed episode ahead.

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Ryan Hipwood joins me on the podcast. Ryan is one of the World's premier big wave surfers and has recently started competing on the World Surf League Big Wave Championship.

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Paul Wade, former Socceroos captain joins me on the show.

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Justin Horo joins me on the podcast. Justin is a former professional rugby league player who took his career around the world. He played 120 first grade games in the NRL debuting at Parramatta while also having a successful stint at Manly where he started in the 2013 in the 2013 Grand FInal. He moved over to the Super League in 2016 playing 83 games for Catalans and Wakefeld. Post footy he hosts his own podcast "The Scope".

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Listen to his podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-scope-nrl-nfl-nba-podcast/id1482073145

Grab a copy of my book 'Talking with Champions' is available now in stories at Dymocks or online at Dymocks, Booktopia and Angus & Robertson. With some of the biggest names in sport, this collection of interviews, quotes and tips is bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. •Featuring interviews with the finest athletes across Australia and New Zealand as well as international champions ... from 'JT' to Evander Holyfield! •This is a book bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. •With easy to ready breakout quotes and tips

Angus & Robertson

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Booktopia

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My special guest is Martin Offiah. Martin is a legend of Rugby League and widely regarded as one of the fastest players ever to grace the field. His stellar career includes scoring over 500 trys in a career which took him to 5 League Premierships, 4 Challenge Cups and 2 World Club Challenge wins across his career at Wigan and Widnes. He played in Australia at the Roosters and Dragons and is capped 33 times for Great Britain.

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Michael Lynagh joins me on the podcast. Michael is a legend of Australian Rugby Union. with 72 test caps including 12 as captain and Vice Captain of the 1991 World Cup victory and also holds the record for most points scored by a Wallabies with 911 points. Away from the game he lives in London as the managing director for Dow Jones Corporate EMEA and a rugby analyst for Sky Sports.

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The super boot Daryl Halligan joins me on the podcast. Daryl Halligan is a former professional rugby league player who played 230 first grade games across the North Sydney Bears and Canterbury Bulldogs and widely regarded as one of the greatest goal kickers of all time kicking 855 goals at 79.31% success percentage and scoring 2034 points. He played in 3 grand finals winning a premiership with Bulldogs in 1995. He represented New Zealand in 20 Tests while post footy he works in the media and is the kicking coach for many of the sharp shooters across the NRL and Rugby while he is also the co-founder of Super Tee.

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Grab a copy of my book 'Talking with Champions' is available now in stories at Dymocks or online at Dymocks, Booktopia and Angus & Robertson. With some of the biggest names in sport, this collection of interviews, quotes and tips is bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. · Featuring interviews with the finest athletes across Australia and New Zealand as well as international champions ... from 'JT' to Evander Holyfield! · This is a book bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. · With easy to ready breakout quotes and tips

Angus & Robertson

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Booktopia

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NRL legend Tim Brasher joins me on the podcast. Tim's distinguished career seeing him debut at the Balmain Tigers while still at school in 1989. He would play in one of the greatest grand finals of all time. His career would span from 1989 to 2002, playing 244 first grade games across the Tigers, Souths and Cowboys, while his representative record includes 21 State of Origins for NSW and 16 tests for Australia. We chat Origin memories, bonding sessions, Australian schoolboys with Freddy Fittler, how he got out of his Wests Magpies contract, playing a grand final at 18 and marking Mal Meninga, Tigers culture and much more.

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James Maloney joins me on the podcast. One of the real characters of rugby league, Jimmy is currently playing for the Catalans in the English Super League. His record in Australia speaks for itself, winning premierships with the Roosters in 2013 and Sharks in 2016. In the NRL he played 247 games across Melbourne, New Zealand, Sydney Roosters, Cronulla and Penrith scoring 64 trys and kicking 772 goals, 8 field goals for 1825 points. His rep career includes 3 games for NSW Country, 14 games for New South Wales and 3 Test Matches for Australia.

Grab a copy of my book 'Talking with Champions' is available now in stories at Dymocks or online at Dymocks, Booktopia and Angus & Robertson. With some of the biggest names in sport, this collection of interviews, quotes and tips is bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. •Featuring interviews with the finest athletes across Australia and New Zealand as well as international champions ... from 'JT' to Evander Holyfield! •This is a book bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. •With easy to ready breakout quotes and tips

Angus & Robertson

https://www.angusrobertson.com.au/books/talking-with-champions-tristan-knell/p/9781760790912?zsrc=go-lifestyle&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr6Gpg-_R4wIVz4RwCh225QvaEAYYAiABEgJWhPD_BwE

Booktopia

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Paul Whatuira joins me on the podcast. Paul is a former professional Rugby League player who won two premierships with the Penrith Panthers (2003) and West Tigers (2005) while also representing his country New Zealand at test level.

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Australian Cricketer Hilton Cartwright joins me on the podcast. Hilton plays state crickets for WA and in the big bash for the Perth Scorchers. In 2017 he made his International Debut in both test match and one day international cricket for Australia.

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Dorian Yates joins me on the podcast. Dorian is one of the Greatest Bodybuilders of all time having won the Mr Olympia on six consecutive occasions. Today is he the founder of Dorian Yates Nutrition and is a prominent speaker and author of his recently released autobiography. ​

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My special guest is George Rose. George is a former professional rugby league player who played 154 first grade games across the Sydney Roosters, Manly Sea Eagles, St George Illawarra Dragons and Melbourne Storm. He won a premiership with Manly in 2011 and presented the Indigenous All Stars on 6 occasions and was awarded the Preston Campbell Medal for his man of the match performance in the All Star Games 2015. Post footy he is a community and player engagement manager at the NRL, Television presenter on Over the Black Dot which airs on NITV and boxing promoter through No Limit Boxing which he runs with his brother Matt. We chat becoming a boxing promoter, bringing lil Bow Wow to Walgett, making it in Sydney, Freddy Fittler, moving to Manly, 2011 Grand Final, his dislike of Melbourne but moved there and much more.

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Paul Briggs joins me on the podcast. Paul is an Australian Hall of Fame of boxer who was a highly World Ranked boxer in the Light Heavy-Weight division. His career record was 26-4 (18 KO's) which included two memoraible World Championship bouts against Poland's Tomasz Adamek.

Episode presented by Bulk Nutrients. Check out their range of supplements at www.bulknutrients.com.au/tk

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League Legend Nigel Vagana joins me on the podcast. Nigel is a former professional rugby league player who played in both the NRL and Super League. His NRL career took him to 4 clubs, Auckland, Canterbury, Cronulla and Souths for 240 games where he scored a staggering 140 trys. He was a main stay in the New Zealand test team for years where he is capped in 38 tests while he also played 2 tests for Samoa.

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Grab a copy of my book 'Talking with Champions' is available now in stories at Dymocks or online at Dymocks, Booktopia and Angus & Robertson. With some of the biggest names in sport, this collection of interviews, quotes and tips is bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. · Featuring interviews with the finest athletes across Australia and New Zealand as well as international champions ... from 'JT' to Evander Holyfield! · This is a book bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. · With easy to ready breakout quotes and tips

Angus & Robertson

https://www.angusrobertson.com.au/books/talking-with-champions-tristan-knell/p/9781760790912?zsrc=go-lifestyle&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr6Gpg-_R4wIVz4RwCh225QvaEAYYAiABEgJWhPD_BwE

Booktopia https://www.booktopia.com.au/talking-with-champions-tristan-k-nell/prod9781760790912.html?source=pla&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr6Gpg-_R4wIVz4RwCh225QvaEAYYASABEgJBbfD_BwE

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Ellyse Perry joins me on the podcast. Ellyse is a dual international in Football and Cricket. She is coming off a stunning season where she scored a record 213 not out in the historic day night test, won a WBBL title and was the winner of the Belinda Clark Award and ICC Women's cricketer of the year.

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Luke Egan joins me on the podcast. Luke is one of the greats of Australian surfing having finished second twice on the pro tour while competing for 22 years and finishing in the top 5 on 5 occasions.

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Episode 49 of the Talking with TK Podcast features two of the stars of the A-League in Josh Brillante & Ryan Kitto. Josh plays in the centre of mid-field for Sydney FC after returning from a stint playing at the highest level in Italy. He is also capped 5 times for the Socceroos. Ryan is an attacking mid-fielder for Adelaide United and has played at the Under 23's level for Australia.

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Adrian Skeggs joins me on the podcast. Adrian is a former professional Rugby player for NSW, Queensland, Natal and is the only player to represent Australia from Lord Howe Island. Adrian is a master of building relationships and networks and plays a key role at the Rugby Business Network, Arival Global, Magnify World, Be Business and is also a prominent motivational speaker.

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NRL Legend David Solomona joins me on the podcast. David is a former professional rugby league player who was born in Auckland, New Zealand who played in both the NRL and Super League. David debut in the NRL for the Sydney Roosters in 1999 before moving to Parramatta and played in two grand finals for both clubs. He moved over to the Super League playing over 200 games for Wakefield, Bradford and Warrington, winning a Challenge Cup Final in 2010 with Warrington. He represented New Zealand in 13 tests and also played for Samoa in 8 tests including World Cups in 2000 and 2008. Post footy, David works for the NRL as a Welfare and Education Officer.

Grab a copy of my book 'Talking with Champions' is available now in stories at Dymocks or online at Dymocks, Booktopia and Angus & Robertson. With some of the biggest names in sport, this collection of interviews, quotes and tips is bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. · Featuring interviews with the finest athletes across Australia and New Zealand as well as international champions ... from 'JT' to Evander Holyfield! · This is a book bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. · With easy to ready breakout quotes and tips

Angus & Robertson

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Booktopia

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Iron man champion Trevor Hendy joins us on the show.

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David "Wolfman" Williams is a cult hero and former professional rugby league player. He played 103 first grade games for Manly scoring 66 trys and kicking 4 goals.. His representative career included 2 State of Origins in 2009 and 2 tests for Australia during the World Cup of 2008. We chat how became the Wolfman, Grand Finals, Origin, the battle to get to first grade, coming back from major adversity and much more.

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Wests Tigers Legend Mark O'Neill joins me on the podcast. The man known as "Buckets" had a great career which featured 223 first grade games in the NRL for the Balmain Tigers and Wests Tigers where he won a premiership with the Tigers in 2005. He also played in England for 2 seasons for 28 first grade games for the Leeds Rhinos and Hull KR. Post footy, Mark is the General Manager of Football at the Parramatta Eels after several years working for the NRL.

This podcast is bought to you by Manscaped. Check out the range at https://au.manscaped.com/ and use code TK for 20% off and free delivery. Grab a copy of my book 'Talking with Champions' is available now in stories at Dymocks or online at Dymocks, Booktopia and Angus & Robertson. With some of the biggest names in sport, this collection of interviews, quotes and tips is bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. · Featuring interviews with the finest athletes across Australia and New Zealand as well as international champions ... from 'JT' to Evander Holyfield! · This is a book bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. · With easy to ready breakout quotes and tips

Angus & Robertson

https://www.angusrobertson.com.au/books/talking-with-champions-tristan-knell/p/9781760790912?zsrc=go-lifestyle&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr6Gpg-_R4wIVz4RwCh225QvaEAYYAiABEgJWhPD_BwE

Booktopia

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AFL Legend Anthony Koutoufides joins me on the show.

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Socceroos & Hull City midfielder Jackson Irvine joins us to chat his career and preview the Socceroos huge World Cup Qualifier vs Honduras.

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My special guest is Jamie Dwyer. Jamie is a legend of World Hockey with his stellar career including being the most capped Kookaburra of all time with 365 appearances. He won 3 Olympic medals including a Gold in 2004, 2 World Cup Golds, 3 Commonwealth Golds, 6 Champion Trophy Golds and was remarkably World Hockey Player of the Year on 5 occasions.

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Welcome to episode 215 of the Talking with TK podcast. Special guest today is South Sydney Rabbitohs front rower Mark Nicholls. Mark’s career has seen him play 110 NRL first grade games, debuting at the Canberra Raiders in 2012, with his journey also taking him to the Melbourne Storm before finding first grade consistency at the Rabbitohs where he has been since 2018.

Time Stamps

0:00 - Welcome Mark Nicholls

0:45 - Leeton and the Nicholls family

1:52 - His secret goal kicking ability

5:55 - Growing up around footy with his Dad and Uncles

6:42 - Little Mark at School

7:46 - Why they moved to Canberra

9:14 - The edge back rower10:54 - Early years at the Raiders

11:29 - The story of his debut against the Dragons

14:36 - Why he used to wear a headgear

17:43 - Injuries and falling out of first grade

22:45 - Moulding the right mind set

25:10 - The joys of Fatherhood

26:43 - Moving to the Storm, the work program and Army camp

29:23 - Why the Storm system works so well

31:23 - The benefits of working with so many different coaches

32:09 - Leadership and the story behind his game as captain

38:30 - The real Wayne Bennett

41:05 - How he actually got to the Rabbitohs

45:02 - Exploring work outside of rugby league

48:10 - How he balanced work and footy

50:45 - Transferable skills from sports to business

52:45 - The 2021 season

54:40 - How his found consistency at the Rabbitohs

58:35 - Finally getting more than a one year deal after he was 30

59:34 - 5 people he would invite to a private dinner party

Find 200 + episodes of Talking with TK in that back catalogue. I've been blessed to interview the likes of Ellyse Perry, Petero Civoniceva, Robert Whittaker, Mark Schwarzer, Shane Webcke, Adrian Morley, Mark Ella, Willie Tonga, Steve Menzies, Jamie Lyon Craig Wing, Danny Buderus, Mat Rogers, Anthony Minichiello, Luke Lewis, Chad Townsend, Andrew Ettingshausen, Bradley Clyde, Stirling Mortlock, Alex McKinnon, Mark Geyer, Cameron Murray ,Craig Lowndes, Pat Cash, Matt Toomua, Kieren Perkins, Paul Harragon, Robbie Maddison and many more.

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Canberra Raiders legend Bradley Clyde joins me on the show.

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My special guest is Eric Grothe Snr. Eric is legend of the NRL having played 152 first grade games for the Parramatta Eels where he won 4 premierships. His representative career includes 8 tests for Australia and 9 State of Origins for NSW. Eric has been named into the NRL Hall of Fame.

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UFC middle weight World Champion Robert Whittaker & his performance coach Fabricio Itte join me on the podcast.

I'm excited to announce that my book 'Talking with Champions' will be coming out on the 14th of August. Pre sale is available now With some of the biggest names in sport, this collection of interviews, quotes and tips is bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. •Featuring interviews with the finest athletes across Australia and New Zealand as well as international champions ... from 'JT' to Evander Holyfield! •This is a book bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. •With easy to ready breakout quotes and tips

Angus & Robertson

https://www.angusrobertson.com.au/books/talking-with-champions-tristan-knell/p/9781760790912?zsrc=go-lifestyle&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr6Gpg-_R4wIVz4RwCh225QvaEAYYAiABEgJWhPD_BwE

Book topia

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A super guest this week in dual league and union international Apollo Perelini. Apollo represented Samoa at the 1991 Rugby Union world cup and 1995 Rugby League world cup. Nicknamed “The Terminator”, he established a reputation for his hard-hitting tackles. Originally a product of the Auckland and New Zealand rugby systems, Apollo established himself as one of the best front rowers in the world during his very successful time at St Helens between 1994 and 2000. His transition into coaching came initially as head trainer for Sale Rugby (UK), followed by a hugely successful career at championship-winning St Helens Rugby League (UK). He is currently Managing director of Apollo Sports Academy and High Performance Manager at the UAE Rugby Federation.

Grab a copy of my book 'Talking with Champions' is available now in stories at Dymocks or online at Dymocks, Booktopia and Angus & Robertson.

With some of the biggest names in sport, this collection of interviews, quotes and tips is bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion.

· Featuring interviews with the finest athletes across Australia and New Zealand as well as international champions … from ‘JT’ to Evander Holyfield!

· This is a book bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion.

· With easy to ready breakout quotes and tips

Angus & Robertson https://www.angusrobertson.com.au/books/talking-with-champions-tristan-knell/p/9781760790912?zsrc=go-lifestyle&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr6Gpg-_R4wIVz4RwCh225QvaEAYYAiABEgJWhPD_BwE

Booktopia https://www.booktopia.com.au/talking-with-champions-tristan-k-nell/prod9781760790912.html?source=pla&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr6Gpg-_R4wIVz4RwCh225QvaEAYYASABEgJBbfD_BwE

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Catalan Dragon's head coach Steve McNamara joins me on the podcast. At the Dragon he currently coaches the likes of James Maloney, Israel Folau and Sam Tompkins. Steve

has had a tremendous playing and coaching career. His playing days saw him play over 300 first grade games in the English Super League for Hull FC, Bradford Bulls, Wakefield and

Huddersfield. He has coached the Dragons to a Challenge Cup title, while also being head coach at the Bradford Bulls and England national team. He has spent time in the NRL as

an assistant coach to Trent Robinson at the Sydney Roosters and Stephen Kearney at the New Zealand Warriors.

This podcast is bought to you by Manscaped. Check out the range at https://au.manscaped.com/ and use code TK for 20% off and free delivery.

Grab a copy of my book 'Talking with Champions' is available now in stories at Dymocks or online at Dymocks, Booktopia and Angus & Robertson.

With some of the biggest names in sport, this collection of interviews, quotes and tips is bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion.

· Featuring interviews with the finest athletes across Australia and New Zealand as well as international champions … from ‘JT’ to Evander Holyfield!

· This is a book bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion.

· With easy to ready breakout quotes and tips

Angus & Robertson https://www.angusrobertson.com.au/books/talking-with-champions-tristan-knell/p/9781760790912?zsrc=go-lifestyle&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr6Gpg-_R4wIVz4RwCh225QvaEAYYAiABEgJWhPD_BwE

Booktopia https://www.booktopia.com.au/talking-with-champions-tristan-k-nell/prod9781760790912.html?source=pla&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr6Gpg-_R4wIVz4RwCh225QvaEAYYASABEgJBbfD_BwE

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One of my favourite players from the English Super League, Keith Senior joins me on the podcast. Keith was a feared competitor on the field, a beautiful fend and brought so much physicality to his centre position. A legend of rugby league in England, Keith has played a staggering 505 first grade games which began at the Sheffield Eagles before he switched to the Leeds Rhinos. His career saw him win the Challenge Cup with Sheffield in 1998 and played in 4 winning grand finals with Leeds in 2004 and the 3 peat from 2007 to 2009. His representative career includes 33 games for Great Britain and 9 games for England playing in two world cups in 2000 and 2008. Post footy, Keith is the 1st team coach of the Sheffield Eagles and Community and Welfare Support Manager at Rugby League Cares.

Grab a copy of my book 'Talking with Champions' is available now in stories at Dymocks or online at Dymocks, Booktopia and Angus & Robertson.

With some of the biggest names in sport, this collection of interviews, quotes and tips is bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion.

· Featuring interviews with the finest athletes across Australia and New Zealand as well as international champions … from ‘JT’ to Evander Holyfield!

· This is a book bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion.

· With easy to ready breakout quotes and tips

Angus & Robertson https://www.angusrobertson.com.au/books/talking-with-champions-tristan-knell/p/9781760790912?zsrc=go-lifestyle&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr6Gpg-_R4wIVz4RwCh225QvaEAYYAiABEgJWhPD_BwE

Booktopia https://www.booktopia.com.au/talking-with-champions-tristan-k-nell/prod9781760790912.html?source=pla&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr6Gpg-_R4wIVz4RwCh225QvaEAYYASABEgJBbfD_BwE

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Socceroos Legend John Aloisi joins me to celebrate the 200th episode of Talking with TK. A big shout out to everyone who has listened and supported the show since 2017.

I've got some massive plans to make the podcast bigger and better for 2021 but I truly appreciate all your support.

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Grab a copy of my book 'Talking with Champions' is available now in stories at Dymocks or online at Dymocks, Booktopia and Angus & Robertson.

With some of the biggest names in sport, this collection of interviews, quotes and tips is bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion.

· Featuring interviews with the finest athletes across Australia and New Zealand as well as international champions … from ‘JT’ to Evander Holyfield!

· This is a book bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion.

· With easy to ready breakout quotes and tips

Angus & Robertson https://www.angusrobertson.com.au/books/talking-with-champions-tristan-knell/p/9781760790912?zsrc=go-lifestyle&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr6Gpg-_R4wIVz4RwCh225QvaEAYYAiABEgJWhPD_BwE

Booktopia https://www.booktopia.com.au/talking-with-champions-tristan-k-nell/prod9781760790912.html?source=pla&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr6Gpg-_R4wIVz4RwCh225QvaEAYYASABEgJBbfD_BwE

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On the show this week is one of the all time greats of rugby league in Denis Betts. Denis did it all in the game, his career in England seeing him win numerous leagues titles, championships and challenge cups with Wigan. He was also the Lance Todd Trophy winner in 1991 and Man of Steel in 1995. Denis spent time in the NRL for the New Zealand Warriors between 1995 and 1997 and was a regular representative of both England and Great Britain and captained his country in a World Cup Final in 1995.

Post playing, Denis has had many notable positions in coaching. His been head coach at Wigan and Widnes while also being assistant coach of the English National team and also Gloucester Rugby Union.

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Willie Poching joins me on the podcast. Willie Poching is a former professional rugby league player. He was born in Auckland, New Zealand and played 236 first grade games in Australia and England. He debut at the Auckland Warriors in 1995 and his journey in the NRL took him to the North Queensland Cowboys, Hunter Mariners (Super League) and St George. He achieved significant success over in England where he played for Wakefield and the Leeds Rhinos. At the Rhinos we would win a premiership in 2004 and he represented Samoa at the World Cup in 1995 and 2000. Post footy, Willie has moved into coaching and is currently the assistant coach to Tony Smith at Hull KR. He has also spent time as an assistant at Salford Red Devils, NZ Kiwis, Warrington Wolves and Leeds Rhinos. 

Grab a copy of my book 'Talking with Champions' is available now in stories at Dymocks or online at Dymocks, Booktopia and Angus & Robertson.

With some of the biggest names in sport, this collection of interviews, quotes and tips is bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion.

· Featuring interviews with the finest athletes across Australia and New Zealand as well as international champions … from ‘JT’ to Evander Holyfield!

· This is a book bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion.

· With easy to ready breakout quotes and tips

Angus & Robertson https://www.angusrobertson.com.au/books/talking-with-champions-tristan-knell/p/9781760790912?zsrc=go-lifestyle&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr6Gpg-_R4wIVz4RwCh225QvaEAYYAiABEgJWhPD_BwE

Booktopia https://www.booktopia.com.au/talking-with-champions-tristan-k-nell/prod9781760790912.html?source=pla&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr6Gpg-_R4wIVz4RwCh225QvaEAYYASABEgJBbfD_BwE

Connect with the show on social media search Talking with TK on Facebook and Twitter.

Get in touch via email at tristan@talkingwithtk.com and find the entire back catalogue of podcasts at www.talkingwithtk.com

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Anthony Seibold, the former head coach of the Brisbane Broncos and South Sydney Rabbitohs joins us for a chat on the podcast.

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Welcome back to another season of Talking with TK. First up on the podcast is NRL legend Owen Craigie. After debuting in 1995, Owen played ten years in the NRL for the Newcastle Knights, Wests Tigers and South Sydney. He played 153 first grade games and won a premiership with the Knights in 1997 before retiring at 26 years of age. He is the only player in the history of rugby league to represent the Australian schoolboys on three occasions.

These days he is a mental health advocate inspiring people through Chase the Energy. 

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Welcome back to another season of Talking with TK. First up on the podcast is NRL legend Owen Craigie. After debuting in 1995, Owen played ten years in the NRL for the Newcastle Knights, Wests Tigers and South Sydney. He played 153 first grade games and won a premiership with the Knights in 1997 before retiring at 26 years of age. He is the only player in the history of rugby league to represent the Australian schoolboys on three occasions.

These days he is a mental health advocate inspiring people through Chase the Energy. 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/owiecraigie/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/owen.craigie.3

Chase the Energy - https://www.instagram.com/chasetheenergy/

Join the NRL fantasy and tipping comps. First prize is $500 and is free to enter for the Talking with TK and Talking League communities. 

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Or visit https://www.footytips.com.au/comps/Talking_League

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NRL Legend Ian Roberts joins me on the podcast. Ian is a former professional rugby league player who played 194 first grade games in the NRL for South Sydney, Manly and the North Queensland Cowboys. He represented Australia in 14 tests and played 9 games for NSW in State of Origin. He was Dally M Prop of the Year in 1987, 1993 and 1994. Post footy he has over 50 credits in acting including being Star Wars episode 2, Superman returns an Underbelly on TV.

Follow Ian on Twitter - https://twitter.com/didiforget

Join the NRL fantasy and tipping comps. First prize is $500 and is free to enter for the Talking with TK and Talking League communities. 

NRL Fantasy 

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Or visit https://www.footytips.com.au/comps/Talking_League

Subscribe for free to my new podcast Talking League where we chat about all things NRL.

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Tim Simona joins me on the podcast. Tim played for the Wests Tigers from 2011-2016 playing in 79 first grade games where he scored 27 tries. He has represented Samoa in 5 tests.

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Direct link

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NRL Tipping

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Or visit https://www.footytips.com.au/comps/Talking_League

Subscribe for free to my new podcast Talking League where we chat about all things NRL.

Subscribe for free to the Talking League podcast on the links below.

Listen on Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/talking-league/id1540659900

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Caroline Buchanan joins me on the podcast. Caroline is an 8 times World Champion which is 3 times BMX and 5 times Mountain Biking, while she also is a two time Olympian having represented Australia in London 2012 and Brazil in 2016.

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GWS Captain Stephen Coniglio joins me on the podcast. He was drafted number 2 in the 2011 draft and has played 133 games for the Giants kicking 78 goals and being an integral part of the team success over the past 5 years.

I'm excited to announce that my book 'Talking with Champions' is available now. With some of the biggest names in sport, this collection of interviews, quotes and tips is bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. •Featuring interviews with the finest athletes across Australia and New Zealand as well as international champions ... from 'JT' to Evander Holyfield! •This is a book bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. •With easy to ready breakout quotes and tips

Angus & Robertson

https://www.angusrobertson.com.au/books/talking-with-champions-tristan-knell/p/9781760790912?zsrc=go-lifestyle&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr6Gpg-_R4wIVz4RwCh225QvaEAYYAiABEgJWhPD_BwE

Booktopia

https://www.booktopia.com.au/talking-with-champions-tristan-k-nell/prod9781760790912.html?source=pla&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr6Gpg-_R4wIVz4RwCh225QvaEAYYASABEgJBbfD_BwE

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One of the all time greats of the NRL, Petero Civoniveca stops by to share his story.

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I'm excited to announce that my book 'Talking with Champions' will be coming out on the 14th of August. Pre sale is available now With some of the biggest names in sport, this collection of interviews, quotes and tips is bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. •Featuring interviews with the finest athletes across Australia and New Zealand as well as international champions ... from 'JT' to Evander Holyfield! •This is a book bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. •With easy to ready breakout quotes and tips

Angus & Robertson

https://www.angusrobertson.com.au/books/talking-with-champions-tristan-knell/p/9781760790912?zsrc=go-lifestyle&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr6Gpg-_R4wIVz4RwCh225QvaEAYYAiABEgJWhPD_BwE

Book topia

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Socceroos legend Mark Schwarzer joins me on the podcast. Mark's distinguished career seeing him the most capped Socceroos of all time with a record 109 caps and representing Australia at the 2006 & 2010 World Cups. His 26 year professional career includes 514 appearances in the Premier League which includes 151 clean sheets and an assist. Away from the game he published a children's book while he is making huge strides in the media world with his expert analysis regularly seen on Optus sports.

I'm excited to announce that my book 'Talking with Champions' will be coming out on the 14th of August. Pre sale is available now With some of the biggest names in sport, this collection of interviews, quotes and tips is bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. •Featuring interviews with the finest athletes across Australia and New Zealand as well as international champions ... from 'JT' to Evander Holyfield! •This is a book bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. •With easy to ready breakout quotes and tips

Angus & Robertson

https://www.angusrobertson.com.au/books/talking-with-champions-tristan-knell/p/9781760790912?zsrc=go-lifestyle&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr6Gpg-_R4wIVz4RwCh225QvaEAYYAiABEgJWhPD_BwE

Book topia

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Kyle Flanagan joins me on the podcast. Kyle Flanagan is the starting half back for the Sydney Roosters where he joined in 2020 and has already tasted success winning a World Club Challenge. He debut at the Cronulla Sharks in 2018 where he came through as a local junior. In 2017, he set a record in the Holden Cup scoring 360 points from 20 trys and 140 goals while 2018 saw him Captain the NSW Residents team, play in the NSW under 20's and be included in the NSW Emerging Blues squad.

Grab a copy of my book 'Talking with Champions' is available now in stories at Dymocks or online at Dymocks, Booktopia and Angus & Robertson. With some of the biggest names in sport, this collection of interviews, quotes and tips is bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. •Featuring interviews with the finest athletes across Australia and New Zealand as well as international champions ... from 'JT' to Evander Holyfield! •This is a book bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. •With easy to ready breakout quotes and tips

Angus & Robertson

https://www.angusrobertson.com.au/books/talking-with-champions-tristan-knell/p/9781760790912?zsrc=go-lifestyle&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr6Gpg-_R4wIVz4RwCh225QvaEAYYAiABEgJWhPD_BwE

Booktopia

https://www.booktopia.com.au/talking-with-champions-tristan-k-nell/prod9781760790912.html?source=pla&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr6Gpg-_R4wIVz4RwCh225QvaEAYYASABEgJBbfD_BwE

Connect with the show on social media search Talking with TK on Facebook and Twitter Get in touch via email at tristan@talkingwithtk.com and find the entire back catalogue of podcasts

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My special guest is Jamie Lyon. Jamie is legend of the NRL having played 359 first grade games for Parramatta Eels, St Helens and Manly Sea-Eagles. He won a Super League Man of Steel, Challenge Cup and Grand Final for St Helens, while back home in Australia he featured in 5 grand finals winning two for Manly in 2008 and 2011.

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Cronulla Sharks rising star Billy Magoulias. Billy is a local junior at the club and plays in the lock forward position. He debut in round 19 against the Cowboys in 2019 and was an integrall part in the last second wins for the Newtown Jets in their grand final victories in both the Canterbury Cup and State Cup last year. Billy has also represented NSW in the Under 20's origin. Billy gives us an in-depth look into his life and progression into first grade. We chat the advantages of being a smaller player in the middle, his greek heritage, growing up a Manly fan, progression through the grades at Cronulla, stories from playing under John Morris & Shane Flanagan to those two match winning plays to win two grand finals for Newtown in 2019.

Follow Billy on social media: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/billymagoulias/

Grab a copy of my book 'Talking with Champions' is available now in stories at Dymocks or online at Dymocks, Booktopia and Angus & Robertson. With some of the biggest names in sport, this collection of interviews, quotes and tips is bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. •Featuring interviews with the finest athletes across Australia and New Zealand as well as international champions ... from 'JT' to Evander Holyfield! •This is a book bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. •With easy to ready breakout quotes and tips

Angus & Robertson

https://www.angusrobertson.com.au/books/talking-with-champions-tristan-knell/p/9781760790912?zsrc=go-lifestyle&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr6Gpg-_R4wIVz4RwCh225QvaEAYYAiABEgJWhPD_BwE

Booktopia

https://www.booktopia.com.au/talking-with-champions-tristan-k-nell/prod9781760790912.html?source=pla&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr6Gpg-_R4wIVz4RwCh225QvaEAYYASABEgJBbfD_BwE

Connect with the show on social media search Talking with TK on Facebook and Twitter Get in touch via email at tristan@talkingwithtk.com and find the entire back catalogue of podcasts

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Paul Roos joins me on the podcast. Roosy is a former champion AFL player who played 356 games across Fitzroy and the Sydney Swans and is an inductee into the AFL Hall of Fame. He coached the Swans to their first premiership in 2005 and was pivotal in building the Bloods Culture. He also coached the Melbourne Football Club. Away from footy, Paul is the founder and director of Performance by Design.

Check out Performance by Design online - https://performancebydesign.co/au/

Follow Paul on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/paulroos1/

Grab a copy of my book 'Talking with Champions' is available now in stories at Dymocks or online at Dymocks, Booktopia and Angus & Robertson. With some of the biggest names in sport, this collection of interviews, quotes and tips is bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. •Featuring interviews with the finest athletes across Australia and New Zealand as well as international champions ... from 'JT' to Evander Holyfield! •This is a book bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion. •With easy to ready breakout quotes and tips

Angus & Robertson

https://www.angusrobertson.com.au/books/talking-with-champions-tristan-knell/p/9781760790912?zsrc=go-lifestyle&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr6Gpg-_R4wIVz4RwCh225QvaEAYYAiABEgJWhPD_BwE

Booktopia

https://www.booktopia.com.au/talking-with-champions-tristan-k-nell/prod9781760790912.html?source=pla&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr6Gpg-_R4wIVz4RwCh225QvaEAYYASABEgJBbfD_BwE

Connect with the show on social media search Talking with TK on Facebook and Twitter Get in touch via email at tristan@talkingwithtk.com and find the entire back catalogue of podcasts.

Talking with TK is a part of the Diamantina Media Network – the home of Australia’s favourite podcasts. For more information, visit http://www.diamantina.com.au

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Cronulla Sharks legend Andrew Ettingshausen joins me on the podcast.

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NRL & New Zealand Legend Richard Barnett joins me on the podcast.

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The hottest fighter in the UFC for 2019 Jorge Masvidal joins me on the podcast for an end of year special show. It's a great opportunity for me to thank all of you for your support of the podcast and the book and I look forward to bringing you a new season starting Monday January 6. I hope you all enjoy today's show and have a safe and happy new year. Jorge will be touring Australia in February with live shows, private dinner parties and training opportunities planed. For touring dates, tickets and further information visit jorgemasvidal.com.au

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