This week on the podcast, I’m joined by former NRL player Daniel Mortimer for a funny and enjoyable chat full of stories from his rugby league journey.

We have a laugh about what it was like living up to the Mortimer name, how he somehow went from missing junior rep teams to playing NRL just a few years later, and the wild ride that was the famous 2009 season. Daniel shares the story of losing to the Dragons one week and then turning around to beat them the very next, plus the biggest spray he ever copped along the way.

We also get into winning a premiership with the Roosters, plenty of behind-the-scenes moments, and a stack of laughs you won’t hear anywhere else. A great mix of humour, honesty and footy stories and much more.

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Podcast - @rememberwhenpod_

Lachie - @lachiepiyasiri

Guest - @danielmortimer6

This week, Lachie sits down with Sean Phillip, founder of The Shaka Project, for a powerful and deeply honest conversation around mental health, purpose and perspective. Sean opens up about his own mental health journey, why it’s important to remember that it’s everyone’s first time living, and the simple but vital reminder that you matter. We also dive into how The Shaka Project began, the impact it’s having across communities, and the workshops they run to help start meaningful conversations and create real change. An episode full of perspective, vulnerability and important reminders for anyone navigating life.

This week on the The Remember When Podcast, we’re wrapping up the year with a Best of 2025 episode – and it doesn’t get much bigger than this.

We revisit one of our standout chats of the year with Brisbane Broncos premiership-winning prop Corey Jensen, as he opens up on what truly got the Broncos to the 2025 NRL Grand Final. Corey breaks down the moments, standards and culture that drove the run, before reflecting on the Grand Final itself and just how much that achievement meant to him personally.

From the grind behind the scenes to the emotion of the biggest day on the calendar, this is a powerful look back at a season to remember and one of the defining stories of 2025.

Cheers,

Lachie

This week Lachie sits down with RLPA CEO and former NRL player Clint Newton for a wide-ranging chat on the game today and the journey that got him here. Clint gives a 2025 NRL season review from an RLPA perspective, diving into the players’ association’s key goals, priorities and challenges moving forward. He also reflects on his time in the NRL, before opening up on growing up being told he’d never make it, how he learned to ignore the nay-sayers, and the strong support system that helped drive his belief and resilience. A powerful conversation on leadership, perseverance and the future of the game.

Podcast - @rememberwhenpod_

Lachie - @lachiepiyasiri

Guest - @cnewton11 & @rlplayers

Sending love and my thoughts to all those who have been affected by the Bondi tragedy

This week on the pod, Lachie sits down with Aus Cricketer and Sydney Sixer Maitlan Brown

Maitlan dives into the current WBBL season, the continued evolution of the women’s game, and the call from Alyssa Healy that brought her to Sydney and changed the trajectory of her career. She also shares insight into what it takes to perform at the elite level as the competition keeps growing.

Away from cricket, Maitlan opens up about her interesting hobbies, how she switches off from the game, and wraps things up with a fun quickfire questions segment that shows a different side of her.

A must-listen for cricket fans and anyone who loves hearing the stories behind the journey.

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Podcast - @rememberwhenpod_

Lachie - @lachiepiyasiri

Guest - @maitlanjoy

In this episode, Lachie sits down with Samoan head coach and newly–appointed Perth Bears Assistant coach Ben Gardiner for a deep dive into an unreal few months in his coaching journey.

We chat about Samoa’s recent Pacific Championships campaign and the lessons he’s taken from coaching at the international level. Ben opens up on the massive move from the Penrith Panthers system to becoming a key figure in the brand-new Perth Bears club, what attracted him to the opportunity, and how he plans to help build a winning culture from day one.

We also talk about why the Mark Hughes Foundation means so much to him, the personal connection behind his passion for fundraising and awareness, and how rugby league continues to unite around an incredible cause.

Plus, we wrap things up with some quickfire questions to get to know Ben beyond the footy field.

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In this episode, Lachie sits down with Broncos prop Corey Jensen to break down the 2025 finals series and Brisbane’s run to the premiership. Corey opens up about life growing up in a small country town, the grind of proving people wrong, and the massive influence his wife has had on his career.

He also takes us inside the Broncos’ preseason, the rock-solid culture that drives the club, and why mental health has become such an important part of his journey. From resilience to relationships to premiership footy, this one covers it all.

Another unreal chat. Enjoy!

Podcast - @rememberwhenpod_

Lachie - @lachiepiyasiri

Guest - @corey_jensen2018

In this episode, Lachie sits down with rugby league legend James Maloney to dive into the mindset behind why he managed to win everywhere he went. James opens up about his competitive edge, the habits that kept him successful, and the brutal but honest advice he once received from Craig Bellamy that completely changed the way he approached his game.

Plus, Lachie hits James with a surprise he definitely didn’t see coming.

It’s a funny, honest and unreal chat, you’re gonna love this one!

Podcast - @rememberwhenpod_

Lachie - @lachiepiyasiri

Guest - @jamesmaloney489