Refuse to Lose Podcast

Rhys Duke, Jake Duke

The Refuse to Lose podcast is a space for professional athletes to tell powerful stories and share their deep passion about making a difference in society. Each episode not only aims to inspire but spark important conversations about big issues. Host Jake Duke is a presenter and sideline commentator for Fox Sports and Fox League, and previously a sports reporter with Nine News and NRL on Nine. He and co-creator Rhys Duke are proud Indigenous men who have developed a strong social conscious about the world around them. They realise the ability sports people have to create change and plan to use this podcast to help.

  1. S3 Episode 4 - Mat Rogers

    27/07/2022

    S3 Episode 4 - Mat Rogers

    We sit down with dual international Mat 'the Rat' Rogers. This guy has had an incredible life filled with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Talking his prestigious career in the NRL & Australian Rugby. What it was like growing up the son of a footy legend in Steve Rogers. The difficulties of losing his Dad to suicide just years after the passing of his mother to cancer. He speaks so passionately about his charity 4 ASD Kids , created to help young people born with Autism like his son Max. He also discusses his reality TV career from Dancing with the Stars to being a two time Survivor contestant ... plus the work he's doing in sports management now through his new business Rogers Sports Management. All that and so much more! Enjoy.

    1hr 38min
  2. S3 Episode 3 - Siosifa Talakai

    20/04/2022

    S3 Episode 3 - Siosifa Talakai

    Talakai the Tank Engine - recently Jake sat down with the rising Sharks star for Fox League. He talks about how his own arrogance led to his sacking at South Sydney. His time as a garbage man and the guilt he felt not being able to support his family and six siblings. He's softly spoken but very honest about his own flaws and how he turned them around to revive his footy career at Cronulla!

    25 min
  3. S3 Episode 2 - Tai "Bam Bam" Tuivasa

    08/03/2022

    S3 Episode 2 - Tai "Bam Bam" Tuivasa

    One of the baddest men on the planet Tai Tuivasa stopped by for a chat today! We talk about his rapid rise through the UFC heavyweight ranks and his desire to be a world champ. Tai is unapologetically himself and is brutally honest. We talk about the tough times growing up in Western Sydney and how he turned around a potential life of crime to be one of the most popular athletes in the world. He strives to be a role model for underprivileged kids like himself, teaching them to appreciate what they have... while also never settling for it if you have big dreams. He talks his wild and brutal footy career, his secret swimming talents and even locked himself into a $1000 bet with @jakeyduke plus plenty more. Check it out. 💰🏊🏽‍♂️ Video also available now on @kayosports 🎥

    1hr 11min
  4. S3 Episode 1 - Greg Inglis

    16/02/2022

    S3 Episode 1 - Greg Inglis

    It was an honour and a real career highlight to sit down with one of the G.O.A.Ts of the NRL and talk about absolutely everything!! We chat about his stints in rehab and his on-going battle with bi-polar; how his Goanna Academy is helping to change the mental health outcomes for other young men, we talk hanging up on Russell Crowe twice, sharing the 2014 GF win with one of his idols Cathy Freeman. Plus how he almost played AFL for Essendon and SO SO much more !!! I've watched a lot of G.I interviews over the years and I honestly don't think I've seen him so raw but also so relaxed, entertaining and at peace. SEASON 3 of the podcast kicking off with a BANG!! Check it out now LIVE on Kayo Sports

    1hr 32min
  5. S2 Episode 11 - Caitlin Bassett

    20/12/2021

    S2 Episode 11 - Caitlin Bassett

    Really interesting and honest chat with Australian Netball legend Caitlin Bassett. Due to serious knee injuries, the former Australian captain finds herself in an unwanted and unique position, currently without a super netball contract despite still being a member of the Australian squad. In this emotional chat we talk the possibility of retirement, the difficulties of realising her 18-year professional career could be over and the difficult trail of self discovery she is currently on. That plus all the highlights from her glittering career, her concerns for the future of Australian Netball and its development of young players, her love of animals and her hopes for the future!! That plus plenty more!

    1hr 15min
  6. S2 Episode 10 - Harry Garside

    01/12/2021

    S2 Episode 10 - Harry Garside

    A new era for the Refuse to Lose Podcast. Filming our first episode in the Kayo podcast studios. We couldn't have picked a better person to do it with. Harry Garside's story is incredible. He's Australia's first Olympic medallist in boxing for 33 years .... taking Bronze in Tokyo after actually missing Olympic selection on 5 previous occasions. But this man smashes just about every stereotype you have about boxers. He does ballet training, loves performing arts & high school musical, paints his nails is comfortable wearing dresses ... and he does it all to challenge how masculinity is viewed not only in combat sports but society as a whole. He is such a critical thinker and a man of outstanding moral integrity who pushes himself and other young people to achieve their best. A MUST LISTEN! Hope you all enjoy it!

    1hr 15min
  7. S2 Episode 9 - Ryan James

    17/10/2021

    S2 Episode 9 - Ryan James

    Finally got a chance to get Ryan James on the poddy! One of the nicest blokes in Rugby League despite being a beast on the field! We chat about his move to the Broncos and how he's come back so strong after so many devastating injuries! We chat getting his Masters in Business and how he's striving to help other Indigenous people start their own initiatives. We talk his charity work and his own foundation plus plenty more fun stuff including the time he met Margot Robbie! Also available on Kayo Sports.

    1hr 22min
  8. S2 Episode 8 - Tyrell Sloan

    19/08/2021

    S2 Episode 8 - Tyrell Sloan

    Tyrell Sloan's story is a wild one. His parents struggled with drug and and alcohol abuse, therefore he was raised by his grandmother from two months old, who was also on welfare. He is one of the nicest and most driven young men you'll ever meet! Wisdom beyond his 19 years. A great story for all to hear! We hope you enjoy!

    1hr 2min
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4.9
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80 Ratings

About

The Refuse to Lose podcast is a space for professional athletes to tell powerful stories and share their deep passion about making a difference in society. Each episode not only aims to inspire but spark important conversations about big issues. Host Jake Duke is a presenter and sideline commentator for Fox Sports and Fox League, and previously a sports reporter with Nine News and NRL on Nine. He and co-creator Rhys Duke are proud Indigenous men who have developed a strong social conscious about the world around them. They realise the ability sports people have to create change and plan to use this podcast to help.

Information

  • Creator
    Rhys Duke, Jake Duke
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Rhys Duke, Jake Duke
  • Show Website
    Refuse to Lose Podcast

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