1 hr 1 min
Ep 214 - David Mead Talking with TK
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- Rugby
G’day guys welcome to episode 214 of the Talking with TK podcast. Special guest is David Mead. David is a current member of the Brisbane Broncos. His career started at the Gold Coast Titans in 2009 and his played 171 career games for 75 tries. He played 3 seasons at the Catalans in the Super League, winning the Challenge Cup in 2018. His represented NSW Country in 2 games and PNG in 14 tests which includes 3 World Cups and he also had the honour of captaining PNG at the 2017 World Cup. Away from footy he hosts The David Mead Podcast and had some incredible guests including the likes of Marcus Bai, Justin Olam, Alex Johnston, Ben Ikin and Dave Donaghy.
Time stamps:
1:01 - Why he started his podcasts6:30 - His upbringing in PNG9:50 - Family values and traditions11:15 - School in PNG15:35 - When he first came across Rugby League 18:05 - Why he moved over to Australia at 1220:11 - Did he ever want to move back home?21:44 - Why he changed his surname from Moore to Mead22:55 - How he broke out of his shy nature25:08 - Developing despite a late start to playing footy 26:07 - Where his speed comes from27:55 - Signing his first contract with the Titans at 17 31:16 - Discipline and extras32:43 - His first grade debut against Wendall and the Dragons33:40 - Family watching his NRL games back in PNG34:55 - Marcus Bai36:46 - His try against the Sharks39:20 - Long range trys40:51 - Early success and the frustrations of the following seasons43:13 - His leadership style with the Broncos youngsters44:25 - Leadership and becoming captain of PNG47:40 - Playing infront of his family in PNG48:20 - Moving over to the Catalans in the Super League50:51 - Memories from winning the Challenge Cup in 201854:08 - What are 3 things men can do to stay mentally healthy 56:35 - 3 masculine traits he most admires59:30 - 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.
www.talkingwithtk.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
G’day guys welcome to episode 214 of the Talking with TK podcast. Special guest is David Mead. David is a current member of the Brisbane Broncos. His career started at the Gold Coast Titans in 2009 and his played 171 career games for 75 tries. He played 3 seasons at the Catalans in the Super League, winning the Challenge Cup in 2018. His represented NSW Country in 2 games and PNG in 14 tests which includes 3 World Cups and he also had the honour of captaining PNG at the 2017 World Cup. Away from footy he hosts The David Mead Podcast and had some incredible guests including the likes of Marcus Bai, Justin Olam, Alex Johnston, Ben Ikin and Dave Donaghy.
Time stamps:
1:01 - Why he started his podcasts6:30 - His upbringing in PNG9:50 - Family values and traditions11:15 - School in PNG15:35 - When he first came across Rugby League 18:05 - Why he moved over to Australia at 1220:11 - Did he ever want to move back home?21:44 - Why he changed his surname from Moore to Mead22:55 - How he broke out of his shy nature25:08 - Developing despite a late start to playing footy 26:07 - Where his speed comes from27:55 - Signing his first contract with the Titans at 17 31:16 - Discipline and extras32:43 - His first grade debut against Wendall and the Dragons33:40 - Family watching his NRL games back in PNG34:55 - Marcus Bai36:46 - His try against the Sharks39:20 - Long range trys40:51 - Early success and the frustrations of the following seasons43:13 - His leadership style with the Broncos youngsters44:25 - Leadership and becoming captain of PNG47:40 - Playing infront of his family in PNG48:20 - Moving over to the Catalans in the Super League50:51 - Memories from winning the Challenge Cup in 201854:08 - What are 3 things men can do to stay mentally healthy 56:35 - 3 masculine traits he most admires59:30 - 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.
www.talkingwithtk.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1 hr 1 min