On this week's episode of Roosters Radio, we are joined by new recruit, Mark Nawaqanitawase. Mark talks to us about his recent experience at the Paris Olympics, his roller coaster year of 2024 and how he is settling into the club. We are also joined by 2 of our NRLW stars, Jasmin Strange and Tiana Davison. We chat about the season thus far and the …

On this week's episode of Rooters Radio, we are joined by former Roosters premiership winning captain, now academy coach Jake Friend and the General Manager of the Sydney Roosters Foundation, Pat Brown. Pat and Jake share the story of the formation of the foundation, how it's building the roosters of the future, the long term goals, and how you can…

On this week's episode of Roosters Radio, we are joined by our coach, Trent Robinson. Robbo speaks about the season thus far, where we will look to improve coming into the back end of the year, and shares his thoughts on the Olympics! We also review both wins over the weekend, as-well as preview this week's huge NRLW clash against the Tigers. See o…

This episode is sponsored by bewatersmart.info. The heat getting to you? There’s a good chance it’s also impacting your plants. I discuss various heat related plant issues and ways to mitigate them. To ask questions for future shows, submit them at: · Facebook · Instagram · email Marlene at marlenetheplantlady@gmail.com Find Marlene over on YouTube…

On this week's episode, we are joined by one of the Roosters biggest supporters and chookpen leader, Haynesy. Haynesy chats to us about where his love for the club came from, his commitment to travel from Brisbane to every game and what it means to be part of the chookpen. We also preview two huge games this weekend for our NRL and NRLW sides. See …

Carol Kirkwood shares the secret behind not only being the UK's favourite weather presenter, but a bestselling author as well - and reveals where her lifelong love of fast cars comes from. The Antipodean singing-comedian Michelle Brasier reveals how she survived a house fire, grieved for the loss of her father and brother to cancer, befriended her …

On this week's episode of Roosters Radio, we are joined by NRLW coach John Strange, ahead of this week's round one clash against the current premiers Newcastle Knights. Strangey talks to us about what we can expect for the season ahead, the up and coming players to keep an eye on and the return of Sam Bremner out of retirement. We also preview huge…

Welcome to the brightest and boldest of Saturday Lives as fashion-designer Dame Zandra Rhodes arrives. Perhaps as famous as the garments which have adorned the likes of Princess Diana and Freddie Mercury as she is for her neon-pink hair - She has now published her memoir through the prism of 50 of her most precious items. Matt Forde has, I think it…

On this week's episode of Roosters Radio, we are joined by Anthony Minichiello. Mini chats all things origin ahead of tonights decider at Suncorp and reviews our huge top 4 clash this Saturday night against the Melbourne Storm. Mini also shares with us our UNIBET bet of the week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

A multi tempo show for you today… In ‘allegro’, maverick music programmer, curator, and Head of Classical Music at the Southbank Centre Toks Dada is on a mission to change the face of classical music. We’ll give ‘andante’ to Joseph Cavalli-Price, a pianist and hugely accomplished tenor who embodies the profound power that music can have playing for…

On this week's episode of Roosters Radio, we are joined by strength and conditioning coach, Simon Jones. Simon talks to us about his journey to the Roosters, this years pre season and gives listeners some sleep and nutrition tips! We also congratulate JWH ahead of his record breaking game on the weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…

The author Joanne Harris, who describes herself as ‘test-driver of experimental dream machines who sometimes writes a bit’, grew up living above her grandparents sweetshop and celebrates the 25th anniversary of Chocolat this year. The multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter Jack Garratt shot to fame in 2016 and became one of the UK’s brightest new…

On this week's episode, we are joined by Terrell May. Terrell shares his amazing journey to first grade after watching his brothers run out for Penrith. He talks about the sacrifices and hard work he put in to finally get his call up at the Roosters. We discuss the role his family has played and how never giving up has led him to where he is today.…

This episode is sponsored by bewatersmart.info. In this episode, I discuss 10 of my favorite drought tolerant plants. Even if you think you don’t have a green thumb, these plants will thrive in your garden with minimal water requirements. Plus, I include pollinator information. To ask questions for future shows, submit them at: · Facebook · Instagr…

Rob Rinder…barrister, broadcaster, occasional orchestra conductor, lover of Amazing Hotels, currently on our TVs travelling through Italy with Rylan - and now bestselling author with his latest novel The Suspect. Beer sommelier and one of the best brewers in the UK, Jaega Wise reveals how she went from pop star to hop star to judging at this years …

On this week's episode of Roosters Radio, we are joined by Naufahu Whyte. Naufahu talks to us about moving from NZ as a teenager to chase his dream at the Roosters, the friendly rivalry between our forwards, and life away from footy with a young family. We also review our strong win on the weekend against the dogs, and preview this weeks clash with…

Writer Sebastian Faulks, recently described as ‘a state of the species novelist’, famous for his historical stories, he’s now taking us into the future exploring what it means to be human in new book The Seventh Son. The cautious traveller Sarah Brooks, reveals how her life was changed after a vodka fuelled evening in a dining car on the Trans-Sibe…

The Journalist and presenter Ashley John-Baptiste, who’s written a very moving memoir about growing up in care. The Lahore born poet Imtiaz Dharker will be appearing on the programme. We’ll be talking about what’s made her identify as a Scottish, Pakistani, Calvinist, Muslim who’s been adopted by India and Wales. Plus, landscape and garden designer…

On this week's episode of Roosters Radio, we are joined by Michael Jennings. Michael shares with us his journey to the Roosters in 2013, what led him back to our great club in 2024 and his 'why' that motivated him to return to the NRL. We also review our come from behind win over the Eels and preview a huge clash this weekend against the in form Bu…

In this episode, I have a great conversation with the Chocolate Botanist, Derek Haynes. Hear about his journey becoming a plant biologist as well about his mission to debunk misinformation on the internet. We discuss his “favorite” myths and how he handles the backlash he receives on social media. Derek is a plethora of educational and entertaining…

On this week’s episode of Roosters Radio, we are joined by enforcer, Spencer Leniu. Spencer talks about his journey from Auckland to the NRL, how proud he is to represent his family each week, and his amazing state of origin debut. We also give some big score predictions ahead of this week’s mega clash with the Parramatta Eels. See omnystudio.com/l…

This week we sit down with the recently retired Mitchell Pearce. Mitchell looks back at his stellar career at our club which included 2 grand final appearances including the 2013 premiership victory. In a wide-ranging conversation, we discuss the highs and lows of his career as well as the friendships, teammates and coaches he had the privilege of …

Fashion designer, entrepreneur and Great British Sewing Bee judge Patrick Grant has put his money where his seams are with his company Community Clothing and new book 'Less' urging us to stop buying so much rubbish and appreciate fewer, better things. We’re taking cheesy to another level with Razan Alsous who came to the UK as a refugee from Syria …

On this week's episode of Roosters Radio, we are joined by Victor Radley. Rad's talks to us about fatherhood, his new style of play and the friendly competition within our side to always compete for your spot. We also congratulate our origin stars and look forward to this weekend's clash against the Cowboys. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy …

We’re kicking off the festival season in style, and in the sun, with three very different books… but who’s authors have more in common than you may think. This week’s events haven’t stopped Mishal Husain making her way to us this weekend – for what will surely be the only down time she’ll have over the next 6 weeks. Mishal’s new memoir charts her f…

On this week's episode of Roosters Radio, we are joined by Englishman, Dom Young. Dom talks us through his journey to the NRL, his decision to come to the Roosters and answers some of your fan questions! We are also joined by Chloe Saddler, the grand-daughter of Roosters legend, Ron Saddler. Chloe designed this week's indigenous round jersey and te…

The bestselling, prolific screenwriter and author of the Hawthorne series Anthony Horowitz… whose creative achievements may be further admired and perhaps understood when he reveals what he’s overcome with the relationship with his father. Possessed with a similar drive, Capt. Preet Chandi is with us, now the fastest woman to cross Antarctica she s…

Eyal Solomon (@EyalSolomo44643) is the CEO and co-founder of Lunar, an open-source platform which bills itself as the “first reverse API gateway.” Lunar allows engineering teams to monitor, manage, and optimize API consumption. According to Eyal, it’s very easy to integrate with APIs, but difficult to keep them maintained, and there was a clear nee…

On this week's episode of Roosters Radio, we are joined by Nat Butcher. Nat talks to us about his form over the past few weeks, the friendly competition between the back rowers at our club and how he is settling into fatherhood! Plus, we give an update on the Nick Politis medal leaderboard and give our score predictions ahead of the huge clash this…

Mary Beard unearths some of the fascinating little-known stories that helped build the Roman Empire in her new series of Being Roman, and reveals how a cake is responsible for making her Britain’s best-known classicist. From the senate and the people of Rome to the Sherlock Holmes of Tudor England – star of the new Shardlake series, Arthur Hughes j…

On this week's episode of Roosters Radio, we speak to the form second rower in our game, Angus Crichton. Angus touches on his amazing start to the year, his journey to being back to his best and what excites him the most moving forward with the Roosters. We also review our dominant win against Broncos and preview this Sunday's huge clash against th…

The Titan of Tartan Noir, crime writer Val McDermid, who grew up playing in the ruins of Macduff's castle, shines a new light on Lady Macbeth in her new book, and tells us show she became addicted to video games. Nicola Nuttall has written a beautiful memoir about helping her daughter Laura make the most of her final days living with brain cancer…L…

On this week’s episode of Roosters Radio, we are joined by this years ‘Ashton Collier spirit Anzac’ Medalist, Sam Walker. Sam talks to us about his new look with the beard, his amazing performance in our Anzac clash and why he is so excited to return to Brisbane for this week’s mega clash against the Broncos. We also looked back on our record break…

Birmingham’s unofficial global ambassador, Steven Knight, who did as much for flat caps as he did for Brum by creating Peaky Blinders and he’s now taking us back to the West Midlands of the 1980’s with his latest TV series This Town. Catherine Coldstream had a bohemian upbringing in London, lived in Paris and fell in love with "unsuitable propositi…

Shirshanka Das (@shirshanka) is the CTO of Acryl Data and founder of DataHub, which bills itself as the #1 open-source metadata platform. It enables data discovery, data observability and federated governance to help tame complex data ecosystems. Shirshanka first developed DataHub while at LinkedIn, but has grown it into an independent project with…

On this week's episode of Roosters Radio, we are joined by Connor Watson. Connor talks to us about his journey back to the tri colours, his involvement with his family's non for profit 'Cultural Choice Association' and what it means to play on Anzac Day. We also preview a massive game this Thursday against the Dragons for the Anzac Day Cup. To lear…

Racing driver Nic Hamilton is the first disabled athlete to compete in the British Touring Car Championship. Born with cerebral palsy and told he would always need to use a wheelchair, he certainly embodies his self-given title of ‘limit defier’ and shares how he proved everyone wrong in his new book 'Now That I Have Your Attention'. Victoria McClo…

On this week's episode, we chat with Roosters enforcer Lindsay Collins. In a wide ranging conversation Lindsay talks about the kick off return. How it set's the tone of the game and how the contact "fires" him up. We chat about his interests away from footy, the work he is doing for mental health in the construction industry, his diet, and how his …

The broadcaster, marathon runner, and proud parent to her life saving stoma Audrey, Adele Roberts reveals how she overcame cancer wrote a book and danced on ice. Writer and comedian Ben Elton whose new stand-up tour highlights his trademark incisive social commentary by exploring authentic stupidity. David Duke went from sleeping rough and living i…

After his first child was born, Matt Wonlaw (@tantaman) imagined giving his son life advice. What kind of life did he want his kid to lead? At the time, he was working for Facebook, and he decided that his own life needed a change in direction. So Matt started vlcn, aka Vulcan Labs, a research company that develops open-source projects like CR-SQLi…

On this week's episode of Roosters Radio, we are joined by Roosters legend and SG ball coach, Jake Friend. Jake talks us through the junior Roosters academy, his undefeated season with our SG ball side heading into the finals and some junior Roosters we can expect to see in the future. We look back at that "crazy" game last Friday night and we give…

The irrepressible Tom Shakespeare shares how the boy nicknamed 'The Blob' at school went on to become a bioethicist, disability rights advocate, and now a debut novelist. Kate Silverton has swapped the newsroom for the therapists couch having retrained as a child counsellor. She has also become a bestselling author and her latest book maintains tha…

On this weeks episode of Roosters Radio, we are joined by our Captain, James Tedesco. Teddy chats to us about his new outreach cancer programme, becoming a father and he leaves a strong message for the Roosters faithful. We also update our Nicky P leaderboard and look ahead to a big clash this Friday night against the Bulldogs. See omnystudio.com/l…

Soil science can be a bit confusing. How long does it take for materials to be broken down, is it good practice to add microbes and what exactly are microbes? Robert Pavlis addresses these questions and more. Check out his new podcast Garden Fundamentals plus his impressive list of books including Soil Science for Gardeners and Compost Science for …

One of Yorkshire’s finest, the actor famous for Fat Friends, Coronation Street and Emmerdale, Gaynor Faye. She’s making her directorial debut with the stage adaptation of The Syndicate, written by her mother; the late, great Kay Mellor. Tommy Blaize is the voice of Strictly. He’s been singing on the show since the very first episode. But today he r…

Amplication is an open-source development platform for scalable and secure Node.js applications. It allows engineers to skip writing boilerplate code and offers the flexibility to customize and add components. Amplification was created by Yuval Hazaz (@Yuvalhazaz1), a veteran developer who determined that low-code platforms save time but restrict f…

This week we look back at our massive victory over Souths. Sandon Smith joins us to talk about his performance and the leadup to the big game. We discuss the importance of winning as part of JWH's 300th game, stepping into the halves and how Connor Watson stole his 1st NRL try! We also look forward to this Thursday night's HUGE game against the Pan…

Rear Admiral Jude Terry, the first woman to hold flag rank in The Royal Navy, keeps us ship shape and shares how a rebellious teenager became the highest ranking female member of the Navy. Ready to send us to the sin bin Sara Cox, not that one, reveals how she "walked through stinging nettles" to become the world's first professional female rugby u…

Entertainer, actor, comedian, author and very clever man, Julian Clary joins us, he makes disdain and innuendo hilarious and he’s back onstage playing Herod in Jesus Christ Superstar. When Christopher Samuel picked up a biro and drew a picture of himself, it changed his life. He’ll tell us how he’s now using art to challenge the perceptions of disa…

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